Top toy choices for Christmas

"We have travelled extensively over the past year in search of toys to bring our valued customers," says Issy Zimmerman, director, Toys R Us South Africa.

Favourites include the Furby, the electronic robotic toy which loves to talk, dance eat and be tickled as well as a popular imported bike range, Huffy, which comes with great protective gear. XBOX 360, Nintendo and LeapFrog are joining the party, with a wide range of games and consoles. Popular old timers Barbie and Hello Kitty for girls as well as Lego also have exciting ranges.

"Price and range are important for our customers as is convenience. The company's online ensures customers can choose their own shopping hours and browse through products without time pressures," he adds.

Hot list

Toddlers

• Smart Trike (exclusive to Toys R Us)
  
• Amazing Band (exclusive to Toys R Us)
  
• Learn to Play Keyboard
  
• Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Puppy

Boys

• Skyhawk Helicopter
  
• Hurricane Remote Control Car (exclusive to Toys R Us)
  
• Soldier 7 Shark AB-115
  
• Hot Wheels T-Rex Takedown
  
• Thundercats Vehicle + Figurine
  
• Lego City Fire Transporter
  
• Construction Play Set

Girls

• Hairmonies (only at Toys R Us)
  
• Kitchen Play Set (only at Toys R Us)
  
• Barbie Pocket Learner (only at Toys R Us)
  
• My Cindy Voice Control Voice
  
• Bratz Bratzillaz Doll
  
• Barbie Princess Bethanie
  
• Steffi Hawaii Camper (only at Toys R Us)