Norton and Company compiles list of must-have toys for Christmas
(27/11/2009)

Norton and Company has compiled a list of must have toys for Christmas

FLEECED
Designed by Nick Park himself, Fleeced is a fun and frantic new game of sheep rustling based on the infamous Wallace & Gromit characters. The game includes highly detailed, fully-painted playing pieces of Wallace, Gromit, Shaun, Wendolene, Preston and Feathers McGraw, along with 40 sheep!
(Esdevium Games)
£29.99

LEGO® IS GAME FOR ANYTHING!
Enter the world of LEGO Games where you are the master of your own game play! BUILD the game, PLAY the game then CHANGE the format using the pieces and build-able dice to create a whole new challenge! Players aged 6+ can experience LEGO as never seen before. With a unique dice that you can build upon using different coloured tiles to adapt to each game, there is a game to suit each skill level and budget, testing luck, strategy and logic.
£7.99-£19.99

LEGO® UNEARTHS A REAL GEM FOR 2009!
Mysterious underground rumblings are shaking the LEGO® world, where the heroic Power Miners are busy battling to protect the world from the mischievous rock monsters who are gorging themselves on the magic crystals and becoming ever more powerful
£13.99 - £59.99

THOMAS WOODEN IS THE TALK OF THE TOWN IN 2009
In 2009 Learning Curve launches the new Thomas Wooden Railway System Talking Railway Series made from real wood and designed to provide the ultimate in realistic role play for young Thomas fans everywhere. Bringing Thomas and his friends to life like never before, the Talking Railway System uses new Engine Recognition Technology to activate over 200 possible personalised phrases (When used with Talking Railway engines) from the Fat Controller at Talking Railway Series destinations.
£130

ANIMAGIC: PEANUT MY PLAYFUL PUPPY
Peanut is just like real pet – he will respond to you just like a real puppy would! He wags his tail when he’s happy and will bark to show you he’s full once you’ve given him his bone. The more you stroke him, the happier and more playful he’ll become!
£44.99

SPA FACTORY
These ultimate Spa Factory™ pampering sets help you create your own beauty products, from perfume to soaps. So why not treat yourself to a home facial or create different coloured nail varnishes for your friends? The range includes an Aromatherapy Fountain, Spa Sleepover Party for Three and Perfume Sensations Assortment as well as various others.
£9.99 – £29.99

NIGHT NIGHT TIMMY
Night Night Timmy is the bedtime friend who will not only help little Timmy fans feel comforted and reassured when it’s time for lights out, but also show tiny ones what to do! Lie Timmy down and you’ll see that he’s tired – his eyes close and he starts to snore! Additionally, when his hand is pressed he’ll ‘baa’ a welcome at you, meaning that toddlers will have a friend to talk to and hold hands with when mum and dad aren’t around!
£17.99

TIMMY TIME NURSERY PLAYSET
This is the perfect accessory for little ones to recreate Timmy’s antics and build upon their own understanding of the world around them. With two fun poseable characters included – Timmy and one of his favourite chums, cheeky Yabba the duck – there’s buckets of nursery fun to be had, including a super ‘magic reveal’ easel on which the picture appears when brushed with water!
£29.99

BIG FARM KEEPS ON GETTING BIGGER!
2009 sees the first RC Big Farm model – the Radio Control John Deere 6430 Tractor. Includes removable wheels, cab detail, moveable parts and real steering, plus an easy-to-operate RC handset which makes rolling across the fields a real breeze! Suitable for kids aged 3+.
£49.99

VIVID WELCOMES BACK BUZZ LIGHTYEAR!
To celebrate the comeback of Toy Story 1 & 2 and the release of the much anticipated Toy Story 3, Vivid is launching Andy’s Toy Collection! The Definitive Collector’s Edition Buzz Lightyear says his well-known catch phrases such as “To infinity and beyond” and his authentic features. Talk to Buzz and he’ll respond and turn his head! Activate his forearm light in the dark and open his helmet to allow him to catch his breath! You can even pop Buzz’s wings out to get him ready for flying mode. Buzz will know whether he’s either flying or landing and will respond with relevant sound effects!
£49.99

CHAOTIC is a groundbreaking new concept in online and trading card game play taking the UK by storm!
The virtual Chaotic game can be played online at www.chaoticgame.com which allows players to select their player username, upload their trading cards, store their own personal card decks, trade cards, form player communities and ultimately compete online against other Chaotic players. Parent friendly, player safe and included FREE with the purchase of Chaotic Trading Cards, the Chaotic online experience features awesome graphics designed to immerse you in the very depths of the Chaotic virtual world.
£2.99 - £9.99

NEW SCOTLAND YARD FORENSICS KIT, has just launched into the UK toy market, having been developed hand-in-hand with real life New Scotland Yard Crime Scene Examiners (CSEs). Just a few of the engaging and educational elements include finger printing, hair and fibre testing, impression reveals, plus four detailed ‘unsolved crimes’ to work upon.
£24.99

£19.99 WOGAN’S PERFECT RECALL
This brand new boxed version of this ultimate memory game is out in time for Christmas! Just like the TV show, round by round players must answer a variety of general knowledge questions then ‘recall’ the 20 answers locked in the answer bank to win points and become the Master of Memory!
Stockist details: 01702 200660 (Vivid).

£16.99 CRAYOLA 3 IN 1 STICKER STUDIO
Design and create your own stickers and funky fashion badges to wear with the 3 in 1 Sticker Studio. A drawing unit lets you create your own designs and turn them into cool stickers or funky badges. Customise your clothes, accessories, books and notepads with your own unique designs!
Stockist details: 01702 200660 (Vivid).

£14.99 - £29.99 ICARLY
iCarly, the number one show on Nickelodeon in 2008, showcases the life of 13 year old Carly Shay, who becomes an overnight tween sensation presenting her very own live web TV show called iCarly. The range includes the Chat n Interactive Playset which allows your micro iCarly figures to communicate with each other; the PVT Notes Planner with cool, secret storage compartments for photos &letters; and the Megabyte Mic which allows you to sing along to the hit iCarly tunes and even interview your friends!
Stockist details: 01702 200660 (Vivid).

£7.99 -£9.99 FUZZY FELT
On the eve of its 60th anniversary, Fuzzy-Felt has launched a brand new product series, helping a new generation to discover and enjoy this creative and educational children’s toy.

Six new sets, covering a variety of popular themes, make up the Series 1 range. All contain an extra large folding felt board, 100+ Fuzzy-Felt pieces, plus an ideas leaflet to provide inspiration.

Stockist details: 01480 414361 (John Adams)

£19.99-34.99 TINY TEARS
The original drinking, crying and wetting doll, Tiny Tears has rooted hair, jointed limbs and an all-vinyl body. She comes dressed in toddler outfit, with bib, feeding-bottle, brush, dummy and nappy.

Classic Tiny Tears is suitable for ages 3+. New for 2009, Teeny Tiny Tears is an introductory doll, suitable for ages 1+.

Stockist details: 01480 414361
(John Adams)