Lincoln Logs make a wonderful gift for kids. Perfect for little fingers and educational too. I love this set because it’s huge (115 pieces), all wood, and comes in a durable storage tin. You may want to give as a gift or keep at your house for when you have little visitors. Only $39.95. Order from Plow & Hearth.

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This is one of the hottest toys this year, at least according to my 11-year-old son. This model has a spinning aluminum G-tube (whatever that means!). The perfect toy for kids and teens who are too old for toys! $97 from Walmart.
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This is the gift for the kid that has everything from the Santa with a deep pocketbook.  It’s a kid-sized version of the European scooter.  Runs on a 12V rechargeable battery.  Removable training wheels and kickstand.  Suitable for ages 3-7.  Requires 2 AA batteries for lights and sounds.  $449.95.  Order from Hammacher Schlemmer.  Admit it….it’s very cool!

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If your kid is into remote controlled toys, this one’s a must-have.  Suitable for use on smooth surfaces such as wood and concrete, as well as water.  Has a range of 300 feet.  Uses a rechargeable 9.6V battery.  Transmitter comes with 9V battery for power.  Ages 8 and up.  $59.95.  Available from Hammacher Schlemmer.

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This is what you give the kid or guy on your list who has everything!  This 6-1/2″ robot performs some 240 movements and responds to verbal commands.  Powered by rechargeable batteries (included).  Remote requires three AA batteries.  $149.95.  UPDATE NOW $99.95 (THANKS for the heads up McFly!) Order from Hammacher Schlemmer.

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This is a great collection to give as a gift, or keep at your house to entertain little visitors.  Over 60 hours of classic cartoons, including Woody Woodpecker, Casper, and others from the 1920s to the 1980s.  Great for all ages.  Only $29.95.  Order from Hammacher Schlemmer.

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I already posted once on Bakugan Tins but the response is huge….
Everywhere I go, Bakugan items are sold out like crazy!
Besides the previous Bakugan Tin post on this site, I decided to add a few choice eBay auction items.
ENJOY! Grab the HOT ITEM of the SEASON:

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US $17.50 (0 Bid) End Date: Saturday May-26-2012 9:48:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $20.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

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US $12.99 End Date: Friday Jun-15-2012 19:58:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $12.99 Buy it now | Add to watch list

Here it is…..the hottest toy this Christmas for the preschooler set…..it’s the Imaginext Spike the Ultra Dinosaur!  This remote-controlled cutie is 27″ tall, and walks, stands, blinks, snorts, and has light-up spikes.  Perfect for ages 3 and up.  On sale for $129.99 (regular $139.99) at Toys ‘R Us.  Buy it early to avoid the rush!

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Here’s another hot item this Christmas for boys ages 5 and up.  It’s the Star Wars Republic AT-TE.  It walks and makes noise, and holds up to 20 figures.  It comes with a clone trooper….seriously….can a 10-year-old ever have too many?  Available at Toys ‘R Us.

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My sons and their friends tell me this is the hottest toy sensation of the year….Bakugan.  I’ve started to notice that all the stores are practically sold out already of these cool figures and cards.  Chances are, any little boy on your gift list already has several, but I bet they don’t have this….the official Bakugan Tin.  It’s had room for 18 figures plus cards, and comes with 2 Bakugan figures and 10 cards.  Something for moms as well…..a storage container to keep all this adorable stuff from being scattered all over the living room floor!  $21.50.

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