A poll conducted through America Online’s Kids Online service reveals what most kids want for Christmas-money. If giving a 10-year-old a heaping wad of cash seems like a bad idea to you, the rest seem to like the FLY Pentop Computer best.
AOL’s KOL site runs a testing program where kids can sign up to become bona fide toy scientists. The best-reviewed toys in the program were sent to an expert panel of 65 kids who voted for the best of the best.
Here’s your list:
Ages 9-12
1. FLY Pentop Computer by LeapFrog
2. I-Dog by Hasbro
3. Vidster by Mattel
4. Dream Life by Hasbro
5. Shell Shocker by Tyco R/C
6. Fly Wheels Rapid Fire Launcher by Jakks Pacific
7. The Cranium Big Book of Outrageous Fun by Cranium
8. Trivial Pursuit for Kids Nickelodeon Edition by Hasbro
9. Tamagotchi Connection by Bandai
10. Scene It?: Harry Potter Edition by Mattel
Ages 6-8
1. Rock Angelz Toys by MGA Entertainment
2. Cranium Bumparena by Cranium
3. Leapster L-MAX Learning Game System by LeapFrog
4. IZ by Zizzle
5. Pixel Chix by Mattel
6. Furby by Hasbro
7. Black Belts Karate Studio by SpinMaster
8. PNP Wheel of Fortune by Jakks Pacific
9. Spy Gear Lazer Trip Wire by Wild Planet
10. RoboRaptor by WowWee
Under 6
1. Leapster L-MAX Learning Game System by LeapFrog
2. V.Smile Pocket by Vtech
3. Cabbage Patch Kids Babies by PlayAlong
4. Read With Me DVD by Fisher-Price
5. Bulls Eye Bounce N Roll by Playskool
6. Tumble Time Tigger by Fisher-Price
7. Furreal Friends Scamps by Hasbro
8. Easy PC Keyboard by Comfy
9. Care Bears Share a Story Bear by PlayAlong
10. Shake ‘N Go Speedway by Fisher-Price
Kids registered through the KOL service can go to Keyord: KOL Holiday Toys to view a photo gallery of toys ranked with descriptions and ratings, along with feedback and comments from the Toy Testers.
