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Toys R Us, Walmart, and Kmart's Holiday Toy Hot Lists


Part II

You may sell specialty, but it's important to watch the mass-market to keep abreast of new trends and get tipped off early if your own best-sellers are crossing over - and to scout out any mega-trendy items that might still sell in specialty (like items from the ever-popular LEGO).

News outlets are abuzz with the release of Toys R Us, Kmart, and Walmart's holiday toy must-have lists for 2011. See their lists, then learn more about the products mentioned below. We've included product videos and reviews whenever possible to help you decide if these anticipated mass market best sellers have any potential for your store.

See more details about these products, including videos and reviews, by clicking the product name or image.

Items that appear on more than one list are bolded.


Toys R Us 2011 Holiday Hot Toys List


LEGO LEGO Ninjago Lightning Dragon Battle 2521
SPIN MASTER TOYS Moshi Monsters Moshling Mini Figures 3-pk
CHINA INDUSTRIES LTD Wow Stuff My Keepon Interactive Dancing Robot
WILLIAM MARK CORP Air Swimmers Flying Fish - Clownfish
LEAPFROG LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer
ACTIVISION Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
MATTEL INC. Fijit Friends
HASBRO INC. Playskool Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Ball Popper
Moose Enterprise The Trash Pack Trashies Garbage Trucks
HASBRO INC. Nerf Vortex Vigilon
MGA ENTERTAINMENT Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Dolls
SPIN MASTER TOYS Air Hogs Hyperactive
HASBRO INC. Let's Rock Elmo
MATTEL INC. Monster High Ghoul Spirit Fearleading 3-pk.
FISHER-PRICE INC. Power Wheels Fisher-Price Dune Racer Ride On

Kmart's Fab 15


HASBRO INC. Let's Rock Elmo
MATTEL INC. Fijit Friends
JAKKS PACIFIC INC. T-Pain's Auto Tune Microphone
MATTEL INC. Barbie Hairtastic Printables
WOWWEE GROUP LTD. Lite Sprites
SPIN MASTER TOYS RedaKai Championship Tin
HASBRO INC. FurReal Friends Cookie
HASBRO INC. Nerf Vortex Nitron Blaster
MGA ENTERTAINMENT Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse Playset
MATTEL INC. WWE Colossal Crashdown Arena
HASBRO INC. Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Ultimate Optimus Prime
LEAPFROG LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer
THINKWAY Lazer Stunt Chaser R/C Vehicle
HASBRO INC. Simon Flash
FISHER-PRICE INC. Fisher-Price Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen Playset


Click here to see Walmart's Top Twenty Toys for Toddlers to Tweens



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