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Countdown Begins as Toys"R"Us UK Announces its 2013 List of Hot Christmas Toy Predictions
MAIDENHEAD, England, September 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Toys"R"Us [http://www.toysrus.co.uk/index.jsf ](R), Britain's biggest toy and babycare
retailer, has revealed a top Christmas toy line up with twenty terrific toys sure to
become the 2013 hottest favourites for Christmas.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-b )
Action and role play toys are set to make a massive comeback as Christmas favourites
against previous year's tablet phenomenon. Flying fairies, ghoulish dolls and
technology-led pets look to feature high on the popularity stakes, giving parents a lower
priced option in the run up to Christmas.
Alongside the most-wanted toy list, Playstation(R)4 (PS4(TM)) and Xbox(TM) One, are
certain to go head-to-head due to the long awaited demand for a new games console into the
UK market. The same applies to new gaming platform Disney Infinity, the all-new video game
that integrates popular Disney(R) characters and transports them into a virtual game world
will positively battle alongside the new and highly successful Skylanders SWAP Force(TM)
characters.
"This year's outstanding line up once again demonstrates the knowledge and versatility
we have within our industry and the ability to adapt and respond to ever changing markets,
whether it be popular role play and action toys, or technology and virtual world gaming
platforms, which are entering households at a phenomenal rate", said Mike Coogan,
Marketing and eCommerce Director at Toys"R"Us.
FURBY(TM) Boom is likely to perform on the cute stakes, as its advanced features win
the hearts of the family with its built in activities and ability to adapt with online
technology. Robotic fish aptly named Robofish, along with its realistic fish bowl, will
offer amusement and in some instances tranquillity in Christmas households.
LEGO(R), a classic construction brand, also appears on the toy giant's 'Terrific
Twenty' with its City Coast Guard Patrol range. In addition, the fan-favourite,
'app-inspired' Angry Birds(TM) Star Wars(R) Telepods figures join the line up. Older kids
are expected to choose vintage blaster NERF Elite RapidStrike as its speed, as well as its
ability to produce walls of darts, looks an attractive incentive.
Ghoulish dolls from the spine tingling Monster High(R) 13 Wishes movie will become the
doll of the season and will be joined by Flutterbye Flying Fairy, the spinning fairy that
lifts into flight with the touch of a button and is guided through the air by the hands of
little ones.
Pre-school children have taken to TV character Doc McStuffins since her launch earlier
this year, allowing the Doctor's Bag Set to be earmarked as favourite role play toy for
Christmas day. And, Chasin' Cheeky, recently introduced into the games market, is sure to
get youngsters up and active as they attempt to land the ring on the monkey's tail.
Over 20 million customers are expected through the doors of the UK's biggest toy and
babycare stores in the run up to Christmas with toddlers, tweens and teens being the lucky
recipients of this year's favourites.
The season's highly acclaimed tablet perfectly suited to the family market, the new
Kurio 'S' range, which includes 3 different screen sizes, is expected to become a
household product as the season kicks off. It will be joined by HolograFX, a breakthrough
product that allows kids to perform magic shows using holograms created by their
Smartphone and tablet. The LeapPad(TM) Ultra and Kidizoom Twist Plus Camera are targeted
to appeal to a younger market.
Mike Coogan continued "We have the expertise to pull together a good all-round
selection of gifts representing a compilation of all of the favourites that are expected
to be the most popular toys. The size and ability of our stores to display not just one
toy from a range, but a full selection, adds depth to our knowledge of key lines".
"As experts in the industry, we also have a broad selection of craft toys, board games
and an abundance of outdoor toys, bikes and games tables in the UK, which has enabled us
to assess the most popular gift choices".
Other toys included in the toy store's 'Terrific Twenty' include summertime favourite,
Slushy Maker Cup. Proving to be a sensation this year, the squeezy cup turns liquid into
slushy ice without the need for ice or a blender, and looks to continue its popularity
into Christmas. Another fascinating toy proving to be a sensation in the US and on its way
to the UK is Cra-Z-loom bracelet maker, a simple loop and weave craft toy that turns
ordinary rubber bands into cool jewellery.
The all-new Monopoly(R) Empire will be the season's ultimate board game allowing
players to compete for the world's leading brand names.
The 'Toys"R"Us Terrific Twenty' take into account what consumers are requesting and
the latest trends in new products. Products appear in alphabetical order.
TOYS"R"US TERRIFIC TWENTY
Angry Birds(TM) Star Wars(R) Telepods
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Star-Wars-Angry-Birds-Telepod-Multi-Pack(0109310)?searchPosition=2 ]
Chasin' Cheeky [http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Games/Games/Chasin-Cheeky-Game(
0105748)?searchPosition=0 ]
Cra-Z-Loom Bracelet Maker
Disney Infinity Starter Pack
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Games/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Games/PS3-Disney-Infinity-Starter-Pack(0103609)?searchPosition=4 ]
Doc McStuffins Doctor's Bag Set
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Preschool-Toys/Doc-McStuffins-Doctors-Bag-Set(0102668)?searchPosition=1 ]
Flutterbye Flying Fairy
FURBY(TM) Boom
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Animals-and-Playsets/Furby-Boom-Sunny-Polka-Dot(0112693)?searchPosition=2 ]
HolograFX
Kidizoom Twist Plus Camera
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/VTech-Kidizoom-Twist-Plus-Blue-(0106632)?searchPosition=1 ]
Kurio(R) 7S Tablet
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Technology-and-Gadgets/Tablet-PCs/Toys-R-Us/Technology-and-Gadgets/Tablet-PCs/Kurio-7S-Tablet(0065223)?searchPosition=4 ]
LeapPad(TM) Ultra
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/LeapFrog-LeapPad-Ultra-Pink(0106679)?searchPosition=1 ]
LEGO(R) City Coast Guard Patrol
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Construction/Lego-City-Coast-Guard-Patrol-60014(0105828)?searchPosition=1 ]
Monopoly(R) Empire
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Games/Games/Monopoly-Empire(0105751)?searchPosition=1 ]
Monster High 13 Wishes Dolls
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Dolls-and-Accessories/Fashion-Dolls-and-Accessories/Monster-High-13-Wishes-Party-Doll-Clawdeen-Wolf(0109436)?searchPosition=3 ]
NERF N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Outdoor-and-Sports/Garden-Toys/Nerf-N-Strike-Elite-Rapidstrike-CS18-Blaster(0105153)?searchPosition=0 ]
Playstation(R)4 (PS4(TM))
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/PS4-Console(0107741)?searchPosition=1 ]
RoboFish & FishBowl
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Animals-and-Playsets/Robo-Fishbowl-Fish-(0109232)?searchPosition=1 ]
Skylanders SWAP Force
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/PreOrder/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/PreOrder/PS3-Skylanders-SWAP-Force-PreOrder-Pack(0107696)?searchPosition=2 ]
(TM)
Squeeze Cup Slushy Maker
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Role-Play/Chill-Factor-Squeeze-Cup-Slushy-Maker(0103269)?searchPosition=1 ]
Xbox(TM) One
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/Xbox-One-Console(0107740)?searchPosition=1 ]
PRESS OFFICE: Justine Pryce, prycej@toysrus.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-b
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Toys R Us
CONTACT: +44(0)2920-891964
Countdown Begins as Toys"R"Us UK Announces its 2013 List of Hot Christmas Toy Predictions
MAIDENHEAD, England, September 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Toys"R"Us [http://www.toysrus.co.uk/index.jsf ](R), Britain's biggest toy and babycare
retailer, has revealed a top Christmas toy line up with twenty terrific toys sure to
become the 2013 hottest favourites for Christmas.
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-a )
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-b )
Action and role play toys are set to make a massive comeback as Christmas favourites
against previous year's tablet phenomenon. Flying fairies, ghoulish dolls and
technology-led pets look to feature high on the popularity stakes, giving parents a lower
priced option in the run up to Christmas.
Alongside the most-wanted toy list, Playstation(R)4 (PS4(TM)) and Xbox(TM) One, are
certain to go head-to-head due to the long awaited demand for a new games console into the
UK market. The same applies to new gaming platform Disney Infinity, the all-new video game
that integrates popular Disney(R) characters and transports them into a virtual game world
will positively battle alongside the new and highly successful Skylanders SWAP Force(TM)
characters.
"This year's outstanding line up once again demonstrates the knowledge and versatility
we have within our industry and the ability to adapt and respond to ever changing markets,
whether it be popular role play and action toys, or technology and virtual world gaming
platforms, which are entering households at a phenomenal rate", said Mike Coogan,
Marketing and eCommerce Director at Toys"R"Us.
FURBY(TM) Boom is likely to perform on the cute stakes, as its advanced features win
the hearts of the family with its built in activities and ability to adapt with online
technology. Robotic fish aptly named Robofish, along with its realistic fish bowl, will
offer amusement and in some instances tranquillity in Christmas households.
LEGO(R), a classic construction brand, also appears on the toy giant's 'Terrific
Twenty' with its City Coast Guard Patrol range. In addition, the fan-favourite,
'app-inspired' Angry Birds(TM) Star Wars(R) Telepods figures join the line up. Older kids
are expected to choose vintage blaster NERF Elite RapidStrike as its speed, as well as its
ability to produce walls of darts, looks an attractive incentive.
Ghoulish dolls from the spine tingling Monster High(R) 13 Wishes movie will become the
doll of the season and will be joined by Flutterbye Flying Fairy, the spinning fairy that
lifts into flight with the touch of a button and is guided through the air by the hands of
little ones.
Pre-school children have taken to TV character Doc McStuffins since her launch earlier
this year, allowing the Doctor's Bag Set to be earmarked as favourite role play toy for
Christmas day. And, Chasin' Cheeky, recently introduced into the games market, is sure to
get youngsters up and active as they attempt to land the ring on the monkey's tail.
Over 20 million customers are expected through the doors of the UK's biggest toy and
babycare stores in the run up to Christmas with toddlers, tweens and teens being the lucky
recipients of this year's favourites.
The season's highly acclaimed tablet perfectly suited to the family market, the new
Kurio 'S' range, which includes 3 different screen sizes, is expected to become a
household product as the season kicks off. It will be joined by HolograFX, a breakthrough
product that allows kids to perform magic shows using holograms created by their
Smartphone and tablet. The LeapPad(TM) Ultra and Kidizoom Twist Plus Camera are targeted
to appeal to a younger market.
Mike Coogan continued "We have the expertise to pull together a good all-round
selection of gifts representing a compilation of all of the favourites that are expected
to be the most popular toys. The size and ability of our stores to display not just one
toy from a range, but a full selection, adds depth to our knowledge of key lines".
"As experts in the industry, we also have a broad selection of craft toys, board games
and an abundance of outdoor toys, bikes and games tables in the UK, which has enabled us
to assess the most popular gift choices".
Other toys included in the toy store's 'Terrific Twenty' include summertime favourite,
Slushy Maker Cup. Proving to be a sensation this year, the squeezy cup turns liquid into
slushy ice without the need for ice or a blender, and looks to continue its popularity
into Christmas. Another fascinating toy proving to be a sensation in the US and on its way
to the UK is Cra-Z-loom bracelet maker, a simple loop and weave craft toy that turns
ordinary rubber bands into cool jewellery.
The all-new Monopoly(R) Empire will be the season's ultimate board game allowing
players to compete for the world's leading brand names.
The 'Toys"R"Us Terrific Twenty' take into account what consumers are requesting and
the latest trends in new products. Products appear in alphabetical order.
TOYS"R"US TERRIFIC TWENTY
Angry Birds(TM) Star Wars(R) Telepods
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Action-Figures-and-Playsets/Star-Wars-Angry-Birds-Telepod-Multi-Pack(0109310)?searchPosition=2 ]
Chasin' Cheeky [http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Games/Games/Chasin-Cheeky-Game(
0105748)?searchPosition=0 ]
Cra-Z-Loom Bracelet Maker
Disney Infinity Starter Pack
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Games/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Games/PS3-Disney-Infinity-Starter-Pack(0103609)?searchPosition=4 ]
Doc McStuffins Doctor's Bag Set
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Preschool-Toys/Doc-McStuffins-Doctors-Bag-Set(0102668)?searchPosition=1 ]
Flutterbye Flying Fairy
FURBY(TM) Boom
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Animals-and-Playsets/Furby-Boom-Sunny-Polka-Dot(0112693)?searchPosition=2 ]
HolograFX
Kidizoom Twist Plus Camera
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/VTech-Kidizoom-Twist-Plus-Blue-(0106632)?searchPosition=1 ]
Kurio(R) 7S Tablet
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Technology-and-Gadgets/Tablet-PCs/Toys-R-Us/Technology-and-Gadgets/Tablet-PCs/Kurio-7S-Tablet(0065223)?searchPosition=4 ]
LeapPad(TM) Ultra
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/Toys-R-Us/Learning/Electronic-Learning/LeapFrog-LeapPad-Ultra-Pink(0106679)?searchPosition=1 ]
LEGO(R) City Coast Guard Patrol
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Construction/Lego-City-Coast-Guard-Patrol-60014(0105828)?searchPosition=1 ]
Monopoly(R) Empire
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Games/Games/Monopoly-Empire(0105751)?searchPosition=1 ]
Monster High 13 Wishes Dolls
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Dolls-and-Accessories/Fashion-Dolls-and-Accessories/Monster-High-13-Wishes-Party-Doll-Clawdeen-Wolf(0109436)?searchPosition=3 ]
NERF N-Strike Elite Rapidstrike
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Outdoor-and-Sports/Garden-Toys/Nerf-N-Strike-Elite-Rapidstrike-CS18-Blaster(0105153)?searchPosition=0 ]
Playstation(R)4 (PS4(TM))
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/PS4-Console(0107741)?searchPosition=1 ]
RoboFish & FishBowl
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Animals-and-Playsets/Robo-Fishbowl-Fish-(0109232)?searchPosition=1 ]
Skylanders SWAP Force
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/PreOrder/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/PreOrder/PS3-Skylanders-SWAP-Force-PreOrder-Pack(0107696)?searchPosition=2 ]
(TM)
Squeeze Cup Slushy Maker
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Toys/Role-Play/Chill-Factor-Squeeze-Cup-Slushy-Maker(0103269)?searchPosition=1 ]
Xbox(TM) One
[http://www.toysrus.co.uk/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/Toys-R-Us/Video-Games/Bundles-and-Consoles/Xbox-One-Console(0107740)?searchPosition=1 ]
PRESS OFFICE: Justine Pryce, prycej@toysrus.com
Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-b
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130920/642246-b
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Toys R Us
CONTACT: +44(0)2920-891964