Which of Last Years Top Toys Will Continue to Be Popular in 2011?

Now the festive season is over and the busy Christmas shopping season has passed, it is time to take a look at which toys could possibly become the top toys of 2011. At the time of writing, it is very early on in the year and many of the major toy companies are yet to finalise their new product selections for 2011, but we thought that it would be interesting to take another look at the top performing toys from 2010 and see which of them would continue their popularity into 2011. Read on to find out more detailed information on the early contenders to be among the most in-demand toys in the coming year.

The popularity of the majority of individual hot toys is often very short-lived. The toy market is littered with one-hit wonders from Christmases past, we need only think of the Cabbage Patch Dolls or Go Go Hamsters whose attractiveness took a nosedive as soon as the festive period ended. There are classic toy ranges like Lego and FurReal Friends that enjoy enduring popularity over the years due to the fact they are constantly launching exciting new products that kids love. So which of the most sought after toys of last Christmas will still be in-demand this year?

There were several toys that proved very popular in the early part of the Christmas season due to extensive TV exposure, namely Toffee the Pony and Stinky the Garbage Truck. In fact, demand for both these toys was so high that stocks disappeared rapidly and by mid-November, the peak of the holiday shopping season, they were nearly impossible to get hold of. As a result, many parents would have been unable to get their kids exactly what they wanted. This will result in Toffee the Pony and Stinky the Garbage Truck being on many kids birthday wish list in 2011, thus ensuring their popularity throughout the year.

Dave the Funky Shoulder Monkey was another popular toy last Christmas and his appeal will surely carry on this year due to his originality and quirky nature - Dave the Monkey is the centre of attention wherever he goes and Toys R Us have already stated that he will be one of their main toys of 2011.

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Dance Star Mickey: One of the Most Popular Christmas Toys of 2011

Dance Star Mickey will be on the list of hot Christmas toys of 2011. This toy is a great way for kids to get off the couch to sing and dance. Children love Mickey Mouse, and parents will love seeing their kids moving and shaking to the two interactive games and six songs that come pre-installed in Dance Star Mickey.

Families will not understand the amount of enjoyment they can have with Dance Star Mickey until they experience him for themselves. Children and parents will be awestruck by this adorable plush toy's capabilities. Dance Star Mickey will undoubtedly be a very popular toy this Christmas season.

Girls and boys of all ages will go wild with excitement while enjoying their interactive experience with this electronically animated stuffed mouse. The popularity of this toy began last year and has not wavered since. Based on various Christmas gift review articles and sites, Dance Star Mickey is slated to be one of the top 10 Christmas toys of 2011.

Dance Star Mickey is a popular Christmas toy for many reasons. For one, he does an amazing moon walk comparable to that of Michael Jackson. He also provides motivation to children to sing, dance, and laugh. This toy has several pre-loaded games, jokes, and songs. He also has interactive activities for kids to engage in. The interactive games include "Mickey Says," which is Mickey's version of Simon Says, and the Freeze Dance where Mickey instructs children to freeze after dancing to a beat. The six dance numbers that Mickey engages in are the Mambo, Techno, Moonwalk, "M" to the "I," Shake Your Groove Thing, and Get Up Off a That Thing. This item will keep children moving for a long time. This toy is excellent for those parents who are looking for a fun way to keep there kids active and exercising.

This item is very sturdy and resilient. Parents of young kids love durable toys. Mickey is absolutely adorable when he falls to the ground and state's "Please help me." When Mickey is picked up from his fall he says, "Thanks pal."

As with any electronic toy, one of the cons of this toy is the fact that it takes batteries to operate. Batteries are included; however, some have complained that the batteries die quickly. Dance Star Mickey is powered by 6 AA batteries. One suggestion would be to obtain rechargeable batteries to ease battery replacement costs. Another suggestion is to switch Mickey off with the switch located under his foot when done playing. This will help to preserve battery life. Despite this one shortcoming, Dance Star Mickey will definitely be on your child's list of hot Christmas toys 2011.