Kids: Top 10 Christmas Toys 2011
According to the Toy Show Experience that was held at the Convention Centre, Dublin, these are the Top 10 Christmas toys on the Irish market...
1. Fijit Friends
(Mattel, Smyths €54.99)
These are funny interactive toys and robots aimed at the little girl market.. 
2. Transformers Optimus Prime (Hasbro, Smyths €67.99)
An '80s revival toy from the new Transformers movie franchise..
3. Lego Police Station
(Lego, Argos €71.89)
Aw the classic mini bricks - Lego will be around forever...
4. Monster High Dolls (Mattel, Argos €12.22-18.79)
Vampires and such have been all the rage in recent times, but it’s not just movies or TV that are cashing in on the fantasy. Mattel seems to have hit the nail on the head with their launch of Monster High Dolls. 
5. Sylvanian Families (Flair, Smyths €18.99 for whole families but all accessories vary in price)
These world famous collectibles are still going and growing! Little girls will love to play with many different families and all houses, furniture and clothing accessories that go with them. Hours of playtime!
6. Let's Rock Elmo
(Hasbro, Smyths €59.99)
There was no Sesame Street toy released last Christmas, in fact it has been a couple of years since the popular, cuddly 'Tickle Me Elmo' toy so Hasbro are delighted to present this sweet musical little guy
7. Baby Annabell
(Zapf, Smyths €29.99 for doll but all accessories range in price)
Baby Annabell is just like a real baby with realistic features and she even reacts to your voice! When you talk to Baby Annabell she turns her head from left to right depending on where your voice is coming from.
8. Kidizoom Twist
(Vtech, Smyths €44.99)
Designed by Vtech, this kids camera is both great fun and a fantastic learning experience. Kida will be able to take great quality pictures and the camera also has its own games and voice recording mode. It also comes in pink and blue.
9. Bop-IT XT (Hasbro, Argos €26.47)
When you turn it on, this totally cool Bop It game calls out commands. It’s up to you to "pull it", "bop it", "twist it" or "flick it", "spin it", "shake it"! Play Bop It! XT in party mode or solo or you can even plug in your headphones to keep the game all to yourself. Get it right and you can keep going, but if you get the moves wrong, your turn is up. Great action toy!
10. MONOPOLY Electronic Banking: (Hasbro, Smyths €26.99)
Take the banker out of the board game and enjoy the next generation of Monopoly! Use debit cards instead of paper money. One swipe and your done! With an updated Monopoly board and new token designs including mobile phone, plane, F1 car, and roller blade. Suitable for ages 8+