Holiday Toys Ages 8-12

• DRex
  DRex is a robotic dino that features biomorphic robotics which let him move and act like a real dino would. He loves to show his teeth and roar, and responds to commands, light, touch and motion. He can move his eyes, mouth, nose and tail and protect his owner.
  
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  Price: $129.99
  
  
  

  Mattel

• Crammer
  This study tool lets you combine getting ready for the big test with jammin' to your favorite tunes. The device holds up to 10 hours of music along with more than 16,000 questions on mathematics, social studies and science. You can also upload your own info and create custom digital flash cards on any subject. It also includes a Spanish translator and 2 games.
  
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  Price: $49.99
  
  
  

  Leapfrog

• Laser Tag 2-in-1
  This new laser tag system allows you to play in two different ways. If you have a friend to play against, grab your taggers and start the battle. Each one comes with SHOT BLAST attachments that allow for pumping for bigger blasts, lights and sounds, a rumble pack to tell you if you have been hit, a recoil feature with each shot, a shield to help protect you from enemy fire and a manual reload of ammo after 10 shots. If you don't have anyone to play just connect your tagger to the TV and play a first person blaster game in virtual locations.
  
  Price: $79.99
  
  
  

  Hasbro

• Disney Channel Scene It
  This trivia game is all about your favorite Disney Channel shows. Answer questions, react to video clips and solve puzzles about shows like Suite Life, Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Cory in the House, and more.
  
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  Price: $27.99
  
  
  

  Mattel

• Indiana Jones Lego: Temple of the Crystal Skull Playset
  Re-enact scenes from the latest Indiana Jones movie with this set. It includes 10 mini figures including Indy and Mutt Williams. Build the temple with all your lego pieces and create moving staircases, hidden rooms, and more. The finished temple stands over 10 inches tall.
  
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  Price: $79.77
  
  
  

  Lego

• GirlTech Stylin Studio
  Give yourself or your friends the ultimate digital makeover with this studio. Use the software and connect the touchpad console and digital camera to your computer. Then choose from lots of cool effects for make-up, hair, clothing and accessories and more to complete the new look. Once you are done you can print it out or e-mail it to your friends.
  
  Price: $59.99
  
  
  

  Radica

• U*Dance
  Chris Brown has called UDance one of the best dance games out there. What's so cool about it? There's no controller, no mat, just YOU and your feet. Simply plug the console into your TV, place the wireless tags on your feet and start dancing. The sensors will pick up your moves and show you your footprints on the screen. It allows you to do real moves to dance hit songs without being restricted by a mat. If you want a break from dancing, play games like quick-stepping or get a workout with the treadmill game.
  
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  Price: $54.99
  
  
  

  Tiger

• Girl Gourmet Cupcake Maker
  Love to make yummy desserts? Then this cupcake maker is for you! In 30 sec you can create cupcakes to share with your friend. Just add water to the batter, put it in the cupcake cup, zap in the microwave and you are set. Add water to the frosting mix, put it in the frosting chamber and you can put the perfect swirl on your cupcake. Finish it off with sprinkles and it's ready to eat. The set comes with cake in Red Velvet, Cinnamon Sugar, Chocolate and Yellow Vanilla flavors and frosting mixes for Cream Cheese, Chocolate, Vanilla and Strawberry.
  
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  Price: $24.88
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Jakks Pacific

• Mugen Pop Pop
  Are you addicted to popping bubble wrap? If the answer is yes then this keychain is for you. You can endlessly pop away by pressing on the circles and hearing the popping sound. Every so often you might pop and get a surprise sound! Choose from ice, lime, raspberry and blueberry.
  
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  Price: $5.99
  
  
  
  
  

  Bandai