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Top 5 toys for Christmas

Tates Toyworld Geelong West manager Shannon Zaitz’s top toy picks for Christmas.

1 – Magic Mixies Genie Lamp Blue/Pink

Inside this mysterious golden magic lamp is a blue Genie Mixie waiting to be

released. It’s time for your child to perform the magic steps and make real magic happen inside this feature packed magical misting Genie Lamp with over 60 different lights, sounds and reactions. RRP $119.99

2 – Radio Controlled Tornado Desert Racer

Need for Speed this amazing radio controlled car is Ready To Run. Comes with everything you need. Top speed of 36km/h. IPX4 water resistant and

7.4v 1500mah battery pack. Spare parts available and additional batteries to further your run time. Great for ages 7 up to 99 years of age. RRP $159.99

3 – Barbie Dreams Dollhouse

Kids can host the ultimate pool party with the Barbie Dreamhouse.

This deluxe doll house has the tallest slide in the series to date with a

three-story spiral design for endless fun in the sun. It inspires 360-degree play with a wide and spacious floorplan, three levels and 10 indoor and outdoor living areas. The playset also features more pet-friendly touches than ever before, including a puppy slide and pool where furry friends can play along with Barbie. Plus, the top floor bonus room wows with a sleepover transformation that allows the Dreamhouse to sleep four dolls. With

75+ accessories and customisable spaces that double the fun, it makes an exceptional gift for kids ages three and up. Assembly required. Dolls not included. RRP $369.99

4 – Bitzee

Experience a world of digital pets in the palm of your hand. Introducing Bitzee: the digital pet you can touch and feel. Bitzee interactive pets respond to swipes, tilts, shakes and touch with sounds and reactions. Each Bitzee starts as a baby puppy. Like real pets, Bitzee virtual pets need love and care to grow. The more you play, the more pets you’ll get! Feed them and play, rock them to sleep, clean up after them and give them love. Watch them grow from baby, to adult, to Super Bitzee. RRP $49.99

5 – Beast Lab

Beast Lab Shark Beast Creator is an exciting toy that allows children to experiment and create their own beast. The world is in danger and the only way to protect it is with beasts. Conduct an experiment using the Beast Creator to create one of two sharks. Will it be the Havoc Hammerhead or Mayhem Mega shark? As each step of the experiment proceeds, the intensity

increases. Pull down on the emergency lever to drain the liquid and reveal your beast inside. A Shark Beast appears surrounded by a cloud of real ‘Bio Mist’. The Shark Beasts can activate a swinging Power Strike Attack using their Pandemonium Weapon and scare away enemies. Suitable for children aged 5+ years. RRP $139.99

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