The Definitive List of Top Holiday Playthings to Get Kids Wish List-Ready For The 2013 Holiday Season is Here
The Toy Authority Unveils the Definitive List of Top Holiday Playthings to Get Kids Wish List-Ready, Featuring Uber Uggly Pups, a Giggly Monkey, Unstoppable Swappables, a Cra-Z Obsession and the Ultimate Drifting Machine, Among Others
To help provide parents and gift-givers insight into the toys sure to appear on children’s wish lists as the holiday shopping season gets underway, Toys”R”Us ® has revealed its highly anticipated 2013 Holiday Hot Toy List. This can’t-miss list of the season’s coveted playthings is viewable online at www.Toysrus.com/HotToys, so shoppers can get a glimpse of the gifts they’ll want to add to their holiday checklists. The company began developing the 2013 Holiday Hot Toy List early in the year, with its buying team scouring the globe to identify items certain to make every kids’ wishes come true as they’re unwrapped on Christmas morning.
“Identifying the toys that will make the Holiday Hot Toy List is no easy feat. It’s something we take great pride in – ensuring that the toys named with this distinction are truly the toys that kids from all corners of the country will be most excited about,” said Lisa Harnisch, Senior Vice President, General Merchandising Manager, Toys”R”Us, U.S. “All 36 playthings named to this year’s list were chosen because they’re undoubtedly HOT, from Cra-Z-Loom, one of the most buzzed-about items this season, to Xbox One and tabeo e2 , which are generating a ton of excitement before they are even available in stores. As kids begin scribbling their wish lists to Santa, parents can feel confident that with the Toys”R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List in hand, they have the inside scoop on what will help make their kids’ wishes come true this season.”
THE TOYS”R”US “FABULOUS 15”: THE BEST OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON
The following are the Toys”R”Us “Fabulous 15,” representing the best new toys of the 2013 holiday season (listed in alphabetical order):
- Big Hugs Elmo from Hasbro®
- Despicable Me 2 Minion Dave , Agnes and Gru Collector’s Edition Figures from Thinkway Toys
- Doc McStuffins Deluxe Get Better Check-Up Center from Just Play™
- Sofia the First Royal Talking Vanity from JAKKS Pacific®
- Flutterbye Flying Fairy from Spin Master™
- FurReal Friends® Cuddles My Giggly Monkey Pet from Hasbro®
- LeapPad Ultra ™ from LeapFrog®
- Skylanders SWAP Force ™ from Activision®
- tabeo™ e2 from Toys”R”Us®
- The Ugglys ™ from Moose Toys
- Ever After High™ Royal & Rebel Dolls from Mattel®
- LEGO Legends of Chima™ The Lion CHI Temple from LEGO®
- Shimmer ‘N Sparkle Cra-Z-Loom™ Bracelet Maker from Cra-Z-Art®
- Xbox™ One from Microsoft®
- Crazy Cart ™ from Razor™
THE 2013 #TRUHotToyList
From Baby’s First Christmas to Big Kids, the 2013 Toys”R”Us Holiday Hot Toy List represents the top new toys of the year in each age group:
Baby’s First Christmas
Grow with Me Activity Gym & Ball Pit ™ from Infantino®
Little ones will “have a ball” with this action-packed, grow-with-me activity gym, which has pop-up mesh sides so it can convert into a ball pit. Featuring an adorable sea turtle shape, the set is complete with 4 plush toys children will fall in love with, as well as 4 colorful balls. No batteries required. Ages 0 years and up.
13 Months to 2 Years
Laugh & Learn™ Crawl Around Car from Fisher-Price
Baby can take the driver’s seat with this fun-filled learning vehicle and let the adventures begin. With different play modes, little ones can get a head start on learning everything from their ABC’s to colors. This cruising machine can also help tiny tots develop gross motor skills as it encourages crawling. 3 “AA” batteries required (not included). Ages 6 months to 3 years.
Rollin’ Tunes Zebra from Fisher-Price®
The more baby rolls, the more fun they’ll have with this interactive Zebra, which is sure to become any baby’s best pal. The music grows louder as little ones keep rollin’ along and fun phrases keep the ride exciting. 3 “AA” batteries required (not included). Ages 12 months to 3 years. Continue reading