Top 30 Christmas Gifts For Kids & Teens 2007 (SUPER GALLERY)

Before you say this is coming a little bit early, I’ll throw out a reminder that Christmas is only 6 weeks away and the items we’re featuring here are HOT; some may even already be sold out. You already know the iPod, Nintendo Wii and other equally-desired-by-adult electronics are on wish lists, but here are some of this year’s otter hot toys that are sure to earn your child the “kid with the coolest parent” title at their school.

The hottest of hot for kids and tweens? Webkins. They get kids online and interested in computers in a safe, educational way. They learn to interact with others their age from around the world too, the virtual, international playground!

Remember the Tamagotchi? Believe it or not, the hand-held electronic pets are back in the form of the Tamagotchi JinSei Plus. Different from the first, these “egg babies” allow to you interact with other Tamagotchi owners as well as connect online at Tamagtochi Town where a slew of additional games can be played.

Branded gadgets aside, the ultimate Christmas gift, in my opinion, is a digital camera. Basic digicams have become so affordable, and they teach kids to view the world with open eyes and curiosity. And, unlike the cameras the $1-per-photo Polaroid I grew up with, kids can now go crazy without costing you any additional costs after camera purchase.

Other hot toys we’ve featured are listed below, from toddlers to teens and all age in between:

Dinosaur Robot In Demand - Ugobe’s Pleo Sells Out (VIDEO)

Robots are evolving quickly in this day and age. Meet Pleo, the robot dinosaur. Pleo’s movements are very life-like; he is able to act independently and responds as if he has genuine emotions. This is thanks to the OS software system developed by Pleo’s manufacturer, Ugobe. Pleo is completely sold o… [More]

Custom Dolls - Create Your Own Mini Me at Tiny Pocket People (GALLERY)

It’s definitely a personalized world out there, so how about a miniature version of… yourself? TinyPocketPeople lets consumers personalize a 8” (14 cm) doll based on customers uploaded picture.  Just like in Alice in Wonderland, now it’s possible to shrink yourself or a loved one to pocket size. … [More]

Stationary Bike/Learning Program - Smart Cycle Physical Learning Arcade (VIDEO)

When I was a kid, we had primitive technologies called bicycles and books. In the 21st Century, Fisher-Price has developed the Smart Cycle Physical Learning Arcade, a stationary plastic bicycle that plugs into the TV. The kid rides the virtual landscape while learning various preschool concepts li… [More]

Your Drawings Stuffed With Recycled Material - Stuff Your Doodles

Simple brilliant idea & SO cool. Stuff Your Doodles makes bespoke soft toys using a doodle as the design. It is recreated with recycled materials, stuffed and sent back to you. Prices start at £50. I will leave the final words to the company: [More]

Your Look-a-Like Doll - Hero Builders Custom Action Figures

Herobuilders.com can take a couple pictures of you and produce a real life barbie doll, I mean action figure. The website shows some impressive look-alikes. Receding hairlines. Tattoos. Favorite shirt. You name it, these guys can duplicate it. Now, you can finally kick Kens ass in a fair fight. Can… [More]

MP3 Player for Toddlers

Continuing in the ‘mini-me’ trends so popular today, Peapod Toys is introducing an MP3 player specially designed for children ages 12 months and up. With built-in speakers and simple controls, youngsters can safely and easily listen to their favourit music to their hearts content. Watch for it in st… [More]

Conversational Pod Babies – Unazokin Dolls (GALLERY)

Unazokin dolls are excellent listeners! The Japanese designs have quickly become the desk-topping figuring of choice in London. The egg shaped fairy sculptures shake and nod as you speak to them, making them a fabulous friend for the workaholic or dedicated student, helping to ease the sing of lonel… [More]

Wii Sims - Nintendo MySims (VIDEO)

Soon you can take the join your old Sim addiction with your new-found love of the Ninetendo Wii!  In MySims, you get to create your avatar, discover a new city, and make it your own utopia! The new city you move into hasn’t been experiencing particularly rosy times; however, with a bit of creativit… [More]

Music For Your Bicycle - iPod Speaker (GALLERY)

iHome offers this combo iPod case and speaker system for bicycles. The case, which can be attached where a typical water bottle goes, is weather-proof and can be controlled via an included remote that fastens to your handlebars. Get it for $99. ‘All my friends ... know the low-rider...’ [More]

Strap-On Transportation - Skorpion Skates (GALLERY)

A mix between traditional 4-wheeled skates and a skateboard, the Skorpion brand skates offers a unique experience. Users strap the Skorpions on over their favorite shoes and partake in some urban skating, city commuting, rink skating, recreational & fitness skating, family recreational skating, camp… [More]

50-Foot Marshmallow Cannon (FOLLOW-UP) - Sweet Revenge (VIDEO)

So marshmallows aren’t much fun if you haven’t got an open fire around and Super-Soakers are a bummer if you hate getting wet. So, what about a pneumatic gun that shoots marshmallows?! Great idea right, if you can’t eat ‘em shoot ‘em! What can be more fun than hiding behind a bush and popp… [More]

Remote Controlled Pirate Ship (VIDEO)

Pirate lovers rejoice; ninjas beware! Shiny Shack now features a remote controlled pirate ship because, “Pirates have all the fun, they sail around firing cannons at each other and even manage to make wooden legs and parrot accessories look cool.” Pirates at heart can not only sail the high seas but… [More]

Victorian Play House - Luxury for Kids (GALLERY)

Luxury is for kids too.  The children of today have a lot of toys so it should come as no surprise that even playhouses are getting more creative.  Last year Trend Hunter covered Super Tree Houses, and now we have luxury playhouses from a company called Poshtots. Your children can choose the style … [More]

Plush Your Pet - Electric Luna (GALLERY)

Turn your cat into a plush toy! The Dutch Electric Luna is the world’s most low-maintenance kitten. Just send in photos of your cat, and the company will create a plush toy that looks just like the original! Apart from these ‘Look-a-like’ cats, the company makes ‘Retro’ and ‘Deluxe’ cats, all of whi… [More]

artiKIDS Wall Decals - Boost Your Kid’s Creations Into Art For The Home

artiKIDS is an e-Glue service that lets you duplicate and enlarge your kiddie’s masterpiece onto wall decals! Every parents has those drawings they wish to see everyday or simply show off for all to see. Escape the limits of skimpy frames and skip puncturing your place with holes—now your home… [More]

Japan’s Answer To Chia Pets - Nyokki Pet Planters (GALLERY)

Nyokki Pets. If you understand Japanese, you probably have an idea of what these little pets are. For those who don’t, “nyokki” means “grow” in Japanese… and that can mean only one thing — cool little plant-haired buddies with which to entertain yourself. Nyokki Pets ($20, set of 2) feature on… [More]

Barbie Becomes an MP3 Player + Matel Launched BarbieGirls.com (GALLERY)

Toymaker Matel just finished a “makeover” for one of the style icons of all time - Barbie.  The inclusion of an MP3 player and virtual world avatar in the doll shaped player are hoped to stem a 5 year decline in sales. Following on from Webkinz and of course MP3 players, this toy “aspiration figur… [More]

Magic Plastic Bubbles - Blow ‘Em To Your Heart’s Content (GALLERY)

Magic Plastic Bubbles are super cool! Grab a tube of your favourite colour, squeeze out a dollop of goo and roll it into a ball and pop it on the end of the blow-pipe. Then start blowing a fabulously permanent bubble! A must have for all kids and kids at heart. [More]

Trunki Ridable Carry-On Suitcase For Kids (VIDEO)

Our friends at HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER have solved a problem of traveling with children - how to get everything and everyone to your destination. This hard-sided Trunki suitcase has wheels and a specially designed seat-top. Now little Billy can sit down and hold on for dear life as you sprint to your co… [More]

Hi Tech Teenage Furniture - The Wave Chaise With Built in TV

Want anything cool for your kids? Just put this lounge in their room. The multifunctional chaise-Longue called Wave Chaise was created by Brazilian designer Roberta Ramme.  Ramme describes, “Imagine a furniture to wear… then dress it with an innovator design, intense colors, ergonomics and technol… [More]

Dancing Transformer Robot (VIDEO)

This Interactive Bumblebee Transformer robot will dance to your music and even create its own beats.  The robot has a built in MP3 player and ipod speaker functions.  The retailer notes, “Bumblebee knows how to morph your music! It’s a speaker for your music and will dance along to all your favorite… [More]

Rideable Vacuum Cleaner - A Way To Involve Your Children In Cleaning

Probably we’re never going to make our dog love the hoover (at least mine is panicking even if i pass the hoover), but we might be more successful with making our children love them. Or at least ride them. The designer is Kristina Andersson. Her aim is to involve children in cleaning up. But at le… [More]

Beads that Join with Water - Bindeez (VIDEO)

Bindeez are bright, colourful beads that magically join together with water to create fun designs.  What’s different about Bindeez is that no heat or messy glue is required.  To create easy to advanced designs; all you have to do is follow three easy steps: 1. Make: Choose a design from the wide… [More]

Cell Phones For Six Year Olds

Everyone seems to have a cell phone these days - even kids - and the wireless industry is quickly closing in on the one remaining demographic… pre-teens. There has been a growing trend that’s making a cell phone a MUST HAVE for kids as young as 6 years old.  Of course, most parents are very alarm… [More]

Cartoon Watches - The Ben 10 Watch Gets Real

Lets face it. If you cant afford a Rolex or Tag, kids watches on us trendy type grown ups are almost the next best thing. As all those in the UK know, Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 simply rocks. If you have not seen it - well in brief a 10-year-old adventurer Ben Tennyson transforms into a choice of 10… [More]

Virtual Worlds For Tweens - Webkinz (VIDEO)

While adults play in virtual worlds like Second Life, kids have found a digital outlet to play too. The online gaming site is geared at tweens (ages 8-12) and owned by Canadian stuffed animal line Ganz. The plush pets ($10-$12.50) from Ganz come with coded tags that give owners access to the Webki… [More]

Some places to send your kids for a fun retreat:

Spas for Kid - Scooops at Great Wolf Lodge (GALLERY)

Scooops is a new spa concept for kids.  It is located in the Great Wolf Lodge.  This is a first-class, full-service, year-round family destination resort designed to capture the atmosphere and adventure of the northwoods. Take a look of their website you will fin there the perfect place to spend a g… [More]

Kidzania - The Adult-Experience Theme Park for Kids (VIDEO)

Surely this is a new form of child abuse. Tokyo has unveiled the newest trend in branded entertainment: a themepark called Kidzania where adults pay $30 to let their kids “work” in various simulated job environments. According to their website, Kidzania.com, additional locations are either in deve… [More]

Lego Innovations - Legoland Presents Mini-Las Vegas (GALLERY)

Legoland California one of the Legoland Themed parks include a Lego miniland, a model village which includes models of landmarks and scenes from around the world made from millions of genuine Lego bricks. Other common features include a Lego Mindstorms centre (fun-based learning), Duplo Gardens (for… [More]

Awareness Asea - 5-Day Boat Trip For Environmental Awareness (GALLERY)

After a few days at this camp, these kids will be washed away from their Facebook communities, taken from their MySpace worlds and leave their avatars behind to sail away on an adventure to promote environmental awareness. Children who can’t commit to Bayshore Discovery’s 5-day trips can still parti… [More]

Where Kids Do What They “Wannado” - M-Lab At Wannado City (GALLERY)

Motorola teamed up with Wannado City to introduce a new theme park. With over 200 jobs to try, kids are immersed in role-playing activities that allow them to do what they “Wannado.” In a sophisticated environment with high tech reality, children can live out their dreams and future aspirations. Wan… [More]