| Take it from an experienced ole aunt, buying gifts for | | | | Shopping for a little girl? Try Barbies Holiday Avatar, a |
| kids today is a hectic thing. | | | | collector's piece in a bejeweled, pale pink and golden |
| While your nephews' list to Santa may well include a | | | | lame gown with chandelier ear-rings, with her own |
| laptop and a drum kit, your sibling won't appreciate | | | | stand. Pretty as ever, Barbie in her 50th year is still |
| such wantonly disruptive gifts. How does the cool aunt | | | | everyone's top doll. |
| or uncle stay abreast of the competition? | | | | 5. Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway - Sights |
| You're going to need all the help you can get. Here's a | | | | & Sounds Set |
| countdown to this year's top Christmas 10 toys. | | | | 3 to 5 years |
| 10. James Cameron's Avatar Game | | | | Every little boys dream Christmas haul, this 86 piece |
| 12 years + | | | | wooden set includes numerous deluxe features - like |
| One of 2009s' most awaited film is now out as a | | | | the roundabout, cranky, mountain overpass, Sodor |
| video game. Fans would truly appreciate an original | | | | Scrub Shine and more. |
| version of Ubisoft's game for their collection. | | | | 4. Lego Bionicle BrickMaster Glatorian Legends |
| 9. Eyeclops Night Vision Infrared Stealth Goggles | | | | 4 years + |
| 8 years + | | | | The Glatorian Legend is the second last installation of |
| Give the lad night vision with these cool spy goggles, | | | | Lego's unique Bionicle series. Pick up a combination of |
| perfect for any tween with a flair for mystery. | | | | smaller packs of Agori and Glatorian warriors with a |
| Warning: Can get the kid in trouble but includes hours | | | | few vehicles and tanks. |
| of fun. | | | | 3. Wowee's Robosapien V2 |
| 8. Cranium | | | | 8 years + |
| 8 years + | | | | The Robosapien is a 24" toy that responds to motion |
| Cranium is 2009's best loved party board game, a hit | | | | and verbal commands. Your kid can learn to program |
| with kids and adults. The game includes sketching, | | | | the robot for a range of complex activities. |
| spelling, hopping, whistling and a bunch of other funny | | | | 2. Fisher-Price Kid-Tough Digital Camera |
| acts that the whole family can enjoy together. | | | | 3 years + |
| 7. Hasbro Transformers Optimus Prime Voice | | | | This brightly colored rugged, spill proof digicam is the |
| Changer Helmet | | | | real deal for toddlers, with sturdy rubber grips and large |
| 5 years + | | | | buttons. It may not have great picture quality but it |
| Transformers, a legend that cuts across generations. | | | | does have a 1.5 inch LCD screen and is very easy to |
| Hasbro Transformers Optimus Prime Voice Changer | | | | operate. |
| Helmet is one of the sweetest toys on the shelves. | | | | 1. Nintendo DSLite |
| Not only does it have pre-recorded stock lines, it | | | | 10 years + |
| makes you sound like Optimus Pride when you put it | | | | Available in pink, black and white, this is a toy for every |
| on. | | | | little gamer's stocking. Nintendo's sleek wifi incorporated |
| 6. Barbie 2009 Holiday Doll | | | | hand-held gaming device comes with touch screen. |
| 7 years + | | | | |