Just wondering what the latest craze is for toys for this year? Trying to figure out what I am going to get the boys. I really do not want to get to crazy this year so I want to do a little research and get the most for my money. Toys they are really going to love. Would love ideas.


Thanks,
Angela
Mom to Jaxon, Jagger, and Jordan 9/18/05

So far I've bought:
- microphone that plugs into the TV ($8 at Target)
- 3 ViewMasters and a bunch of discs ($5? each)
- bunch of books

From grandparents (they won't tell me which):
- bike that plugs into TV from Fisher Price
- Fisher Price computer keyboard with write-on pad
- Drum pad or drum set, and yes, I'm crazy
- Babies that move, make noise and "drink" from bottles (this is my mom's big idea)

The kids love to pretend, so I'm sewing them some hand puppets. I figured I could spend $20-30 on fabric and make tons of characters and animals. I've turned cheap.

If they were girls, I'd suggest they get some dress-up clothes, but maybe you could get them police hats or firemen hats? My girls love to dress up but they especially love the hats and purses. Man, I'm gonna be in trouble!!!

Loren
GGG Jan.2005 @ 28wks

Sweetened Taters - http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com

All I have so far is some Lightning McQueen shirts and a Little Tykes doctor set. I think this will be a good year for imagination play.

I am debating on a tool set, like a little tykes or whatever tool bench and stuff. Do kids actually ever really play with those? I just can't see it happening unless they actually had something to pretend on. How can you pretend put something together?

Looking forward to reading some more replies

Laura & Don
BBB 5/05
www.ourbighappy.blogspot.com

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We bought three Plasma Cars since my friend, who has triplets said they were a big hit with her trio. I'm kind of excited about those because they were a great deal and my girls LOVE their Big Wheels so I'm hoping these are just as fun. Plus, I think they can use them for a long time.

I want to get them a cool, big dollhouse, but I have yet to find one. I want one that lights up inside and the doorbell rings. Still on the lookout for one with a few bells and whistles.

We are loving our Vtechs and Vsmiles so I think I'll add some games to those.

And then the usual little things like some more books, (you can't have enough books!) puzzles and art pads with new markers and pencils.

Lisa

Are you talking about Casey? I saw video of her girls riding around on them and it was hilarious!

Loren
GGG Jan.2005 @ 28wks

Sweetened Taters - http://sweetenedtaters.blogspot.com

Yeah, I think that's what they had. Here's a link:

http://www.plasmacar.com/store/customer/index.php

If my butt will fit on it, I want to try one out, too.



Lisa

For the boys:
motorcylce racing thing that zooms off a ramp.
walkie-talkies
Leapster2's
foam swords (so they'll stop using my vac hose attachment)
spiderman or superman stuff

To share with their sister:
Cool School computer thing, has a keyboard and writing pad, attaches to the computer
A 3-in-1 game that folds away nicely
A huge anatomy floor puzzle (mine are fascinated with what's going on inside their bodies)

For Ryley:
Polly Pocket galore
A magic tea set
Leapster2

I think that's it. It's too early to think this hard! lol


Michelle

Tyler 17 1/2 years!!
Steph 16 years!!
Ayden, Ryley & Dylan 4 years!!
http://triplethefunplus2.blogspot.com/

Not sure if anyone has a TJ Maxx in their neck of the woods, but I saw a VSmile for $29.99. We got ours last year at TRU for around $50. So, that's a great deal and we love it, too. A lot of fun, educational games to play.

A trampoline with enclosure for all.
Dress up trunk for all

Baby Alive baby dolls for the girls
Garbage truck that makes sounds for William

We are going small with the AMOUNT of stuff this year and choosing to put the money into a larger shared gift.

Stephanie

Mama to Beautiful Quads
30 weeks, 5 days

and ^Angel Baby^ 1/05

Just wanted to clarify that I don't personally know the family you're referring to. But, I do know the video you mentioned.

A friend of mine with a 7 year old trio suggested the plasma cars.

Lisa

We too were thinking of the trampoline. We went to a b-day party today and that is all they wanted to do.

Thanks for all the ideas. I'll share mine when I narrow the list.


Angela