The 2011 Giftee Awards
Hottest Toy
for Holiday
Hottest Toy
for Holiday
LEGO® MBA Kits 2-6 Subscription
Join the LEGO® Master Builder Academy! Subscribe to get kits 2-6! After trying out LEGO® Master Builder Academy with Kit 1 Space Designer, the journey to better building continues with the LEGO MBA Subscription. Learn new building skills with new themes and get a new kit delivered to your home every other month!
From the Judges
"I love subscription based presents- they are literally the gifts that keep on giving." - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
"I love that Legos continue to capture kids' imaginations. Sometimes, it's great to get back to basics." - Kristine Solomon, The Nest
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THE FINALISTS
Nintendo 3DS
Experience the incredible gameplay featuring real 3D graphics, with Nintendo 3DS System from Nintendo® with no need for special glasses. This console features a stereoscopic 3D display on the upper screen which gives objects within the game world a feeling of space and depth that extends far into the back of the screen.
From the Judges
"And I can say from riding the subway everyday…this is just as popular with adults." - Brie Dyas, The Huffington Post's Stylelist Home
"This will make any kid get the WOW holiday moment!" - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
LeapPad Explorer Game System
Introducing LeapPad, the personalized learning tablet just for kids with a built-in camera/video recorder. 100+ games and activities with innovative creativity and reading apps offer limitless learning and endless ways to play!
From the Judges
"they'll stop bugging you for your iphone to play games on, and they'll learn while they play!" - Trae Bodge, The RetailMeNot Insider
"This toy has it all! Cutting edge games, learning tools, and a camera, all in a sleek kid-friendly tablet." - Laura Smith, Gifts.com
"I love this gift and always feel good giving an educational toy that is really FUN!" - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
"Keep little minds occupied -- and little hands off of your iPad!" - Kristine Solomon, The Nest
Hexbug Nano Hive Habitat Playset
The HEXBUG Nano Hive Habitat Set can be connected to any pre-existing habitat set or used as a stand-alone product that kids can simply pack up to go with a convenient carrying handle. Moms and Dads will especially love the easy clean-up when playtime is over. The Hive Habitat Set comes with one extremely rare HEXBUG Nano mutation and 35 easy-connect construction pieces including 16 pegs,...
From the Judges
"The kids love these - they occupy them for hours." - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
"Hexbugs are mesmerizing to watch scramble around in their habitats. Any little boy will love hooking this playset up to their other battle zones!" - Dana Holmes, Gifts.com
Sesame Street Playskool Let's Rock Elmo
It's music time! Your little one can rock out with the Sesame Street Playskool Let's Rock Elmo. Dressed in a concert-style tee, Elmo takes the stage singing and making music — and preschoolers can too. Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments — a tambourine and a drum set. Preschoolers can choose which instrument Elmo plays and he "magically" recognizes which one you give him. For even more rockin fun, Elmo also interacts with other LETS ROCK instruments (each sold separately); he knows when youre playing the LETS ROCK Guitar, Keyboard or Microphone and plays along with you! The LETS ROCK Elmo toy sings six rockin songs, so grab an instrument and join Elmos band! Figure comes with microphone, tambourine, drums and instructions. Includes 6 "AA" batteries. Ages over 18 months to 4 years.
From the Judges
"Sesame Street gifts are great because they're something we all know and love. Get your toddler rockin' with Elmo!" - Jamie Molever, Evite
"Toddlers will have blast being in their own rock band with Let's Rock Elmo!" - Taryn Mohrman, Parents Magazine
"I'm still a sucker for Elmo after all these years." - Kristine Solomon, The Nest
"Who doesn't love Elmo! Still a classic favorite holiday kid toy." - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
Nerf Vortex Nitron
The Vortex Nitron disc blaster is the ultimate in Vortex innovation and technology! The Nitron blaster's cutting-edge acceleration trigger propels a full-auto storm of discs toward targets at extreme range for an all-out assault. Its Centerfire Tech electronic scope features pulsing targeting lights to help you center your aim. The included 20-disc magazine and onboard magazine storage.
From the Judges
"The new Vortex blasters are toys big boys will love too! Great for kids, but also great for dominating office cubicle battles." - Dan Tower, Gifts.com
"Next gen Nerf - awesome!" - Karen VanErt, BUYSEASONS
"Nerf guns are my boys' all time favorite, and Dad gets in the action too!" - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
Disney Cars 2 Lightning McQueen Talking Race Pal
Bring the automobile adventure home with the Disney Pixar Cars 2 Talkin' Race Pals! This plush Lightning McQueen toy looks just like the character, and when you press on his roof, he talks to you. The lips even move for extra realism.
From the Judges
"My nephew would love this!" - Kristine Solomon, The Nest
"Disney's Cars 2 is expected to be the highest grossing licensed children's toys of the year, so yeah, this should definitely be on the hot toys list." - Dana Holmes, Gifts.com
Air Swimmer Remote Control Inflatable Flying Shark
One of the coolest gadgets around and great fun for family get togethers, office laughs, and kids parties. Once filled with helium, the remote controlled Air Swimmer swims through the air with incredibly smooth and lifelike motion. The infra red remote control unit provides up, down, and tail fin control for moving right and left. The remote control works up to 40 feet away.
From the Judges
"This remote control swimming shark was a big hit at Parents' HQ!" - Taryn Mohrman, Parents Magazine
"How fun! I might have to get this for my cousin so that I can play with it too!" - Marie Masters, Pronto.com
Justin Bieber Tour Bus and Concert Stage
Product Description Justin Bieber always gets to the show in style with the new Rockin' Tour Bus & Concert Stage playset! A place for your JB dolls to perform for all your friends, the Rockin' Tour Bus features a pop-up concert venue with real stage lights and a spinning stage! MP3 connection and speaker let you pick the playlist for Justin's big performance from your very own digital music library! After the show, Justin can hang out in the backstage lounge featuring a reversible wall that flips from JB's dressing room to a video game theater.
From the Judges
"Why didn't we have this when I was 10? (A Shaun Cassidy Bus would have been awesome!) 'Nuf said." - Gillian Joseph, Gifts.com
"Bieber-time! 'Nough said." - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints
"This reminds me of the New Kids on the Block set my cousins gave me when I was young - OK, that dates me. But the playroom concerts never ended!" - Jamie Molever,Evite
MGA Lalaloopsy Suzette La Sweet
The Lalaloopsy were once rag dolls who magically came to life, taking on the personalities of the fabrics that were used to make them. Suzette La Sweet is royally pampered, and just a bit spoiled, she loves puff pastries and lounging about. This Lalaloopsy is sew special and is only available for a limited time!
From the Judges
"She is super collectible and the new versions for this holiday season are set to be as big a hit as they were last year." - Dana Holmes, Gifts.com
"This made my list this year - sweet, back to basics, loveable doll. Get this while you can!" - Dawn Sandomero, Party Bluprints





















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