Buying gifts for your children (or any children for that matter) gets easier with age in the sense that they can finally tell you what they really want and make better decisions about toys. It’s still nice to surprise them with something they love that they didn’t ask for though. It also helps for people who don’t have a lot of contact with the child they are buying for to know what the hot toys for the year are. Well here are the top toys for girl’s age 9 to 12 for 2006.
First up is the Designer’s World Plug ‘N Play TV Game by Hasbro. This revolutionary toy is a plug ‘n play game that takes girls into the world of designing their own clothes and cat walking their way to fame. You simply plug the game into any television set and they are on their way from rags to riches in this realistic game of designing. They are in control of their own Designer’s World of fashion where things are always sure to be exciting and the possibilities endless. Designer’s World Plug ‘N Play TV Game is recommended for ages 8 to 12 years, retails for $39.99, and is available online and in most major retail stores.
Next on the list is the Singer Scrapbook Sewing Machine by NKOK, Inc. This child-size Singer Scrapbook Sewing Machine is a girl’s creative outlet for all kinds of scrap booking projects. The sewing machine works on paper, comes with a ton of accessories, and even has a project book included for project inspiration. Everything they need to get started and run with new ideas is included; fine-print markers, five spools of yarn, paper crimping machine, spiral bound scrapbook, sticker sheets, craft scissors, glue stick, and plastic papers. The Singer Scrapbook Sewing Machine is recommended for ages 6 to12 years, retails for $34.99, and is available online and in most major retail stores.
Next up is the Speed Stacks Set (any color, but most girls like the pink) by Play Along. Speed stacking is another one of the crazes right now and every child has to have one. Speed stacking has become so popular that over 10,000 schools have introduced it into their P.E. classes. The Speed Stacks Set includes everything your girl needs to get in on the action; 12 competition-grade cups, instructional DVD, StackMat, electronic timer, and a sport carrying bag are all included. Your girl can stack against the clock and try and improve her time or compete against friends. The recommended age for the Speed Stacks Set is 4 years and up (definitely appropriate for older children), it retails for $39.99, and can be found online and in most major retail stores.
Fourth on the list is the Girl Crush Lip Gloss Potion by Value Source Int’l. This kit allows your girl to create and design their own lip gloss with colors, glitter, and scents; there are 30 possible combinations in all. The kit includes three colors, a carrying case, three scents, and four recipe cards (refills are available for purchase separately). The Girl Crush Lip Gloss Potion is recommended for ages 6 to 12 years, retails for $19.99, and is available for purchase online and at most major retail stores.
Last on the list is the Girl Crush Airbrush Tattoo by Spin Master Toys. The Girl Crush Airbrush Tattoo allows your girl to design their won temporary tattoos with stencils, five colors, glitter gel, and gems. She simply uses the included airbrush tool and her imagination. The tattoos simply wash off with soap and water, and everything fits nicely into the included carrying case. Refills are also available for purchase for $6.99. The Girl Crush Airbrush Tattoo is recommended for ages 8 to 16 years, retails for $19.99, and is available online and at most major retail stores.
Now that you know you can surprise you girl with a great gift that she didn’t even have to ask for, go shopping and be glad you read this article first!
