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Top 10 Toys for 2010

As you learn to concentrate, you can move the ball as you wish.

Speaking of technology, both Uncle Milton and Mattel have mind control exercise toys for kids. Everyone has figured out by now that computers are here to stay. There are a few new console features you will find this year starting with the Playstation Move, which is similar to the popular Wii, that mimics your body movements as a controller. Xbox has their new Kinect coming out this fall. The nice thing about this game is that if you already own Playstation 3, you are almost there. There are some top toys that last for years and some that even make come backs. This year is no different.

Halo is out with their new version called Halo Reach, where players will fight alongside a squad of iconic Spartan soldiers. Children will have fun with this top toy that is the latest version of the Alphie from the eighties. Kinect takes gaming a step further and your body really is the controller. One toy that makes a comeback to the top 10 toys is the Playskool Alphie. Appropriate for ages 10-18, it comes with instructions to build 4 robots to help you learn and get used to the kit. It has touch screen technology and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard so young children can start becoming familiar with the keyboard layout. There is also a limited edition bundle that includes the Xbox 360 console, 2 wireless game controllers, headset and the Halo Reach game all for just under $400.

Both toys incorporate the same dry sensor technology as EEG's. V-tech has their line of learning toys such as the MobiGoTouch Learning System, which is good for children ages from 36 months up to 7 years. Video games are always a hit and this year is no different. Talk about an exciting Christmas gift, this is a robotics kit that you can build then program the robot the way you want. He is a robot that helps pre-schoolers learn their colors, numbers, letters sounds, shape sorting and patterns, cause and effect, vocabulary development and more. They range in a variety of items that you can build and now include buildable and imaginative games, such as the Hogwarts board game. This is one of the most fun ways to learn robotics, computer programming and get a start in the world of technology.

In this game, players move objects, staircases and even relocate classrooms to hinder their opponents. Parents and teachers like it for its ability to stimulate creativity, problem solving and keeping childrens interest. His buttons light up, he sings, plays music and loves to chat. The set to graduate from this is the LEGO Ultimate Building set (model number 6166) that is appropriate for ages 4-12 years old. Fisher Price has the iXL Learning System for kids. This would make a unique and exciting Christmas gift for any child who is into building and strategy.

More top toys are the classic LEGO building sets. The set for younger children ages 18 months to about 5 years, is the Duplo Building set (model number 5380) that comes with 71 LEGO pieces. It is a hand held IPad-type toy that comes with 6 different learning applications and ability to upload songs and photos.

This latest and favorite set is called the LEGO Mindstorms NXT 2.0. You control games with a wave of your hand, by getting up, running and jumping in place and more. LEGO does have top toys for older children, and one of the most exciting is on the top 10 toys list. In these games, you connect yourself to a headset that then reads brainwaves. From there you can find instructions to build more, forums where people share their ideas and creations, programs that you can download from your computer and more. This is a fun Christmas gift and would delight any child when opened.

Leapster has their Leapster Explorer Learning Game System that teach school basics like geography, life skills, and even science. You get over 30 games and activities and can buy cartridges for new games or download more.

This game comes with 332 LEGO pieces to build the game board, then instructions for 2-4 players. No need to buy a whole new game console, just get the Playstation Move Bundle and you get a PlayStation Move wireless motion controller, Playstation Eye camera and a Sports Champions Blu-ray game so you can start playing for a price tag of just around $100.

The Mindflex game is a little more complicated as you attempt to move the ball through an obstacle course.

While the Star Wars Force Trainer is set to be a popular Christmas gift due to the Star Wars branding, it is considered somewhat easier as you try to levitate the ball up and down a chute.

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I have two pre-mattel American Girl dolls who received haircuts. I do not want to send them into the AG doll hospital to get a new head for obvious reasons. The AG doll hospital will not rewig the doll. I need to know where I can find wigs for my Kirsten and Samantha dolls; and if anyone knows how to replace them.

It's actually quite easy to buy new wigs for dolls. Try looking at sites like Dolls and Friends ( http://www.dollsandfriends.com ), Denver Doll Emporium ( http://www.denverdoll.com ), Kemperdolls ( http://www.kemperdolls.com ), MiniWorld ( http://www.miniworlddolls.com ) - there are dozens and dozens of sites.

To find the wig size, just measure their heads - the sites all have instructions on how to do so. You're sure to find a similar style to their original haircuts, or maybe even something you'll like better.

Also, if you would prefer to re-root your dolls' hair ( i don't know if the original AG dolls had rooted hair or glued-on wigs), there are doll hobbyists who who provide that service semi-professionally. Contact me if this is the case, adn I'll try to help you find someone reputable.

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