The dawning of the fall season means a whole crop of new toys for this year. There is a wide range of items available for every age group, every budget and every interest. No matter what your child is into, you will be able to find something they love at a price you can afford.
Mindflex – Opening up a whole new frontier in the world of gaming, this kids toy has already proven popular among those who have had a chance to prereview it. Mindflex actually channels the power of your mind to move objects. The goal of the game is to move a small ball around a series of obstacles while wearing a special headset that measures brain waves. Yes, it really does work and it is unlike any other game you have ever played. The real catch here is that if it’s as popular as the other releases from the company, it may be difficult to find, so preordering is probably a route you want to consider.
Barbie Dolled Up Nails Digital Nail Printer – This release allows your child to use the power of the Internet and this one of a kind nail printer to make custom built designs right on their nails. The Barbie Dolled Up Nails Digital Nail Printer is already being considered one of the hottest new toys 2009 by a number of toy reviewers, so the chances are good that the marketing surrounding this will be plastered on most of your child’s favorite shows and cereals. The printer has been specially designed printer so that it will print right to your child’s nail. It is painless, simple and quite safe. It also seems to be a good way for your daughter to express her creativity in a unique way.
Rubik’s Touch Cube – This is an amazing update of an old and beloved time waster. This, however, is a bit different from the one you probably knew, as it includes sensitive touch technology. One of the new toys of 2009, early reports indicate that everyone will be talking about it because there are built in games as well that you can play along side the original side matching puzzle. It offers you that retro feeling with a unique technological update.
EyeClops Mini Projector – This item offers 10 full hours of projector use from just a few D batteries. For less than $100, it allows your child to have their very own high end projector in their room. An interesting concept, it can make movie night every night. Both amazing and versatile in a lot of aspects, new toys like this don’t come around very often. You can use this projector in the bedroom, living room or anywhere else you want. This can be a wonderful gift for your child but also a fantastic item for the whole family to enjoy.
PSP Go – The original PSP has gotten a face lift with this release. The new PSP Go is faster, has better graphics, is lighter and is affordable to own for anyone. This popular kids toy has gotten a full face lift thanks to the development here. It includes curved sides that allow for extended game play since the system always feels comfortable and natural in your hands. It really is a unique handheld gaming experience that none of the other current consoles seem to be offering right now.
Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Robot – Proof that Disney never runs out of great money making ideas, the new Ultimate Buzz Lightyear Robot is looking to take the Toy Story franchise to new heights. This amazing robot does it all and is sure to be one of the best new toys 2009 has to offer. It’s a unique take on what has become a fairly classic toy. This one comes with sounds, facial expressions and a fully moveable body. He says more than 100 phrases, and there’s a kid friendly remote control that help to incorporate a number of different movements. He’s interactive, too, in that your child can actually speak to him.
Star Wars the Force Trainer – Using the same essential technology as the MindFlex toy shown above, the Star Wars the Force Trainer allows your child to channel their brainwaves to move a ball up a container. This new kind of item allows your child to have fun and learn in ways that simply aren’t possible with many other toys on the market today. It comes with a fairly attractive price tag. Concentration actually activates the remote in the toy, and the enhancement of sound effects from the film make it even more attractive.
UCreate Games – Are you tired of having to play the same essential game over and over again? Try UCreate Games! This is an amazing new system that actually allows your child to create, animate and play their own games, which is not something many other companies provide at present. This system uses video game creation software in conjunction with your child’s drawings, designs and ideas to create an almost limitless number of games you can play. If your child has shown real signs of creativity and an ability to draw or even design, this can serve as a very creative outlet.
Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS 35 – What do you get when you combine the most trusted name in safe and secure game play with the excitement of a rapid fire water gun? You get the Nerf N-Strike Raider Rapid Fire CS 35. It allows your child to fire soft, harmless Nerf darts at a rapid rate. A Tommy gun-style shooter, it seems to be perfect for boys looking for a fun day of play outside or tomboys looking to get in on the action. It has a fairly attractive price point, and many industry insiders say that the drum of darts can be detached and used with other items from the company.
FurReal Friends Zambi the Baby Elephant – Most little girls can’t have too many stuffed animals, but this is hardly the plush item you’re imagining. Like many others from this brand, it offers lots of interaction. He’ll hold your finger in his truck, makes noises and act like a real baby elephant. What’s more, though, is that this item comes with an interesting lesson too. Fifty percent of all the proceeds go to support Project Zambi, a society that cares for kids who have been left as orphans as a result of the AIDS virus.
