A look at the hot toys for holiday 2015
Published 7:10 am Thursday, November 26, 2015
NEW YORK (AP) — Which toys will warm the hearts of parents and kids for the holiday 2015 shopping season?
Holiday toys hit the shelves in recent weeks. And so far, just as in the past few years, there’s no single hot toy emerging. But anything “Star Wars,” life-like robotic pets and remote controlled toys should drive sales.
As the holiday shopping season kickoff starts over Thanksgiving weekend, toy sales will heat up.
The Associated Press has compiled a list of some of this year’s expected hot toys and trends for 2015:
“Star Wars”
— The Black Series Kylo Ren Force FX Lightsaber by Hasbro: toy weapon makes light and sound effects. $199.99.
—BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber set from Hasbro: system allows kids to customize weapons. $49.99.
—The Force Awaken’s BB-8 Droid by Sphero: remote-controlled robot that connects to an app. It changes expression and even perks up when given voice commands. $149.99.
— Star Wars Millennium Falcon RC Quad by Spin Master: remote-controlled version of the iconic ship. $140
Robotic Pets
—Little Live Pets CleverKeet from Moose Toys: interactive, singing and talking bird. He responds to voice. $59.99.
—Imaginext Ultra T-Rex from Mattel’s Fisher-Price: robotic dinosaur that has sound effects, walks, stands and fires projectiles. $99.99.
— FurReal Friends StarLily My Magical Unicorn from Hasbro: robotic unicorn with a horn that lights up. Also can spread and flutter her wings. It connects to an app. $119.99.
— Smart Toy Bear from Mattel’s Fisher-Price: plush bear that connects to an app and customizes based on the child’s preferences. $99.99.
—Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo: Press BeatBo’s tummy or any of the buttons on his feet to activate fun songs. Parents or the baby can record a phrase that can be remixed into a song for language and communication skills. $39.99.