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Toy Wishes Magazine’s Hot Dozen toys for the holidays
In a tribute to self-fulfilling prophecy, toy-industry publication Toy Wishes Magazine (www.toywishes.com) has released its annual Hot Dozen list of what it predicts will be the top- selling toys this holiday season. Even though you might be joining many of your fellow consumers in curbing your spending habits a bit this season, here are the 12 presents your neighbors are supposed to be buying their kids.
| Toy | Manufacturer | Suggested retail |
|---|---|---|
| Crayola Glow Station | Crayola | $29.99 |
| Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker | Jakks Pacific | $29.99 |
| U-Dance | Hasbro | $74.99 |
| Bakugan Battle Brawlers Series 2 (Starter Pack) | Spin Master | $12.99 |
| Ultimate Wall•E | Thinkway | $249.99 |
| Kota the Triceratops | Hasbro | $300 |
| LEGO Agents Mission 6: Mobile Command Center | LEGO | $89.99 |
| Wonder Pets “This is Serious” Ming-Ming | Fisher Price | $37.99 |
| Sit-To-Stand Alphabet Train | V-Tech | $49.99 |
| Animal Scramble | Wild Planet | $29.99 |
| Disney Fairies Clickables— Fairy Charms Starter Set | Techno Source | $29.99 |
| Bratz Girlz Really Rock!— Punk Jade | MGA Entertainment | $19.99 |
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