Transformers, Barbie top a hot toys list
By the Boston Globe Business Team
C-Net News
November 15, 2007
Transformers, autobots popularized by the recent
Transformer movie, are expected to top the list of
must-have holiday toys for boys this year, while
Barbie's reign should continue as the number one item on
girls lists.
So proclaims a hot-toy survey out today that was drawn
up the National Retail Federation, a retail trade
association.
Other popular toys for boys this year include video
games, Nintendo Wii, and Legos, the federation said.
Girls also are beguiled by the charms of the Nintendo
Wii. Another unisex favorite - Elmo.
Bratz dolls and Disney Hannah Montana-themed items
should also be highly prized by girls, the federation
said.
The National Retail Federation's predictions for the
most popular holiday toys this year:
Girls
1. Barbie
2. Bratz
3. Dolls (generic)
4. Dora the Explorer
5 Disney Princess
6 Disney Hannah Montana
7 Nintendo Wii
8 Webkinz
9 Elmo
10 American Girl
Boys
1 Transformers
2 Video Games
3 Nintendo Wii
4 Cars (generic)
5 Spider-Man
6 LEGOs
7 Thomas the Tank Engine
8 Xbox 360
9 Elmo
10 Remote-controlled vehicles