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Silly Bandz: Top Summer Toy in 2010?

kpaul toys — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:50:00 +0000

Silly Bandz isn’t the only “brand” of these shaped rubber bands available, but they’re one of the more popular ones. According to their website, they were first to market with this variation of those friendship bracelets from years ago. While based on an older idea, they’ve really taken off in the summer of 2010. They’ve become so popular that there have been many, many knock-offs and off-brand versions of “Silly Bandz,” which is the official brand.

Kids love to collect and trade Silly Bandz. These Silly Bandz Fantasy Shapes can be used as rubber bands or as bracelets. Silly Bandz are easy to stretch and then return to their original shape.

Silly Bandz Fantasy Shapes:

Fun and colorful
Made of silicone
Use as rubber bands or as bracelets
Die molded in different shapes
Return to their original shape every time
Includes 48 Silly Bandz

What are your thoughts about Silly Bandz? Why are they so popular with children, teens, tweens, and even some adults? If you have the answers, let us know.

We are sure of one thing – these have been one of the most popular toys during the summer of 2010. This isn’t based on scientific “numbers,” but more of me seeing them everywhere I turn these days.

If you have a Silly Bandz story to tell, leave a comment below!

Purchase Silly Bandz:

Silly Bandz at Amazon
Silly Bandz Baseball Shapes, 48 count – Via Walmart

Top toys for Christmas 2010?

kpaul toys — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:19:12 +0000

You may be finally recovering from Christmas shopping last year, but kids certainly haven’t. They may have already begun to think about what they’re going to have on their list for next year. It’s hard to say what kids are really going to want for the next year, but there are some hints about what to look for on the list for Christmas 2010.The biggest blockbuster movies of the year often become some of the biggest toys for the year. Iron Man has already been released, and the final Shrek movie is looking to be in theatres in the next year, so keep an eye out for different action figures and toys from these movies to creep onto your child’s list in 2010.

Classic toys are becoming popular as well. With the recession and higher unemployment, companies are reimagining the toys that people used to love and bringing them back in a way that kids love too. Lego and monopoly are coming out with different toys and brands that are designed to match any child’s interests.

Another growing trend is inexpensive electronics, like digital cameras, that kids can use, but are designed to stand up to the wear and tear that kids tend to put them through. Kids are a growing up with the technology we had to spend hours learning, so it’s an obvious step that they would begin making smaller, and more durable, alternatives for kids. If your kids love to take pictures and videos, keep an eye out for inexpensive digital cameras and video cameras for kids.

Top Christmas Toys 2009 According to Associated Press

kpaul toys — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 06:17:53 +0000

According to a fact box in a story at the Marietta Times, the Associated Press lists the top toys for Christmas 2009 as:

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Zhu Zhu Pets.

Moxie Girlz (dolls made by MGA Entertainment Inc).

Liv Dolls (by Spin Master Ltd).

Barbie Fashionistas (by Mattel Inc).

Nerf items by Hasbro Inc.

Lego building sets.

Mindflex by Mattel Inc.

Source: The Associated Press

As you know, the Zhu Zhu pets are all over the news. They’re inexpensive, scarce, and have had rumors of safety concerns. All that aside, parents and children alike are actually rather mixed about the toy when I talk to them. As for the other toys on the AP list, it’s a lot of the ones we see on other lists. I’ll try to document those here this week. That way, over the years, you can come to Top Toys Blog to see what was popular in years past.

Do you agree with this top toys list? Why or why not? What toy is missing? What toy shouldn’t be on the list?