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The Most Popular Christmas Toys by Year | Would You Still Love These Toys?

Friday, November 20th, 2009

So, I saw a cool graphic that shows the most popular Christmas toys from 1960 through 2009. That’s 50 years of the most popular Christmas toys! Not only is it interesting to see, especially to note the years I was a child (did I request any of those gifts? I don’t think so…) but I have a challenge for myself that you will get the benefits of! I am going to write two lists here. The first list will be items that adults would still love to get as a way of nostalgia. The second list will be items that kids today would still love. Ready to see how I do? Grade me on a curve!

Most Popular Christmas Gifts You’d Still Love

operation game

1. Operation game (Most Popular Christmas Gift of 1965)

The novelty of this amazing game will never wear off. And it’s always a challenge, it never gets easier! It might cause more swearing from an adult crowd, but it’ll still be fun.

uno game

2. UNO card game (Most Popular Christmas Gift of 1972)

It’s a card game I’ve always been able to understand more than poker, and if you have to incorporate kids it’s better than Go Fish. Imagine if you were trapped on a camping trip without wifi or a cellphone signal or anything – the only thing to do is hike, make smores and play UNO for hours. It’s a simpler life. But winning is just as rewarding.

3. Wii (Most Popular Christmas Gift of 2006)

Well, this is still new. If you don’t have one (I don’t) you might want one (I kinda do).

furbies

4. Furby (Most Popular Christmas Gift of 1998)

It was terrifying and for that reason, this is a great joke gift. Scare your friends. I’ve always been fond of furbies and I don’t know why… It’s not that I’d want to own one, I just find them mysterious. Like going to the zoo and getting a peek of an sea creature that usually stays hidden. There are new furby models but the original is best because it’s cutest.

Most Popular Christmas Gifts Kids Could Still Love

1. Wii (Most Popular Christmas Gift of 2006)

Again, a Wii. Just pray the kids don’t throw the remote and break it, yea?

super soaker

2. Super Soaker (Most Popular Christmas Gift 1990)

Okay, what is the deal here. Do kids not like spraying each other with blasts of water? Do they not have any substitutes? I remember many a time being pelted by a mean neighbor boy (it was totally a sign of love, whatever) with his super soaker. And once I got my hands on it…well, there would have been payback! They’re so fun to use. It’s like paintball except less expensive and less messy.

3. Strawberry Shortcake (Most Popular Christmas Gift 1979)

I have a friend who went on eBay and got her daughter a bunch of the original dolls – and she loves them. There are some newer designs for the doll..and most of them are kind of slutty and therefore I do not like them. But somewhere out there are little girls who will still be receptive to toys without enhanved boobs and Barbie-like feet. A doll is a doll, and Strawberry Shortcake is very cute – and smells good!

legos

4. Legos (Most Popular Christmas Gift 1981)

I don’t think legos are unpopular now, exactly – but they aren’t AS popular. And why not? They’re awesome. Don’t people still go to Lego Land? I always viewed legos as a boy toy, growing up (probably because I was used to pink things, and the lego dolls were all guys except for one girl). But they’re for anyone. Man, I kind of want to go find my old legos. I never really gave them a fair chance. Guess I know how the rest of my day is being spent.

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Best Christmas Gifts for 2009 : Electronic Gifts

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

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Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6″ Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation) @ Amazon $259. The Amazon kindle is great because it’s as thin as a magazine but it can hold 1,5000 books (which is more than my bookcases hold). Apparently the kindle has no glare like most screens have, and it even has a super long battery life. Still, wouldn’t you miss holding the weight of a book? This has to be great for tech people or people who travel a lot.

Moon in my Room @ Amazon $18.69. This is a great Christmas gift for kids or teens. It comes with a remote control, an audio CD that gives you moon toysa tour of the moon and it comes to life showing you the 12 cycles of the moon. You can put it on your wall and when the lights are off it lights up. It’s great for space themed rooms, or kids interested in science. This would be a smart way to get kids excited about bedtime, too. We’ve come so far from having just sticker stars on the ceilings! This is one of the best-selling gifts on Amazon.ear buds

JBuds J2 Premium Hi-FI Noise Isolating Earbuds (Black/Electric Blue) @ Amazon $29.94. What more do you need from nifty earbuds than, “Premium sound quality, Compact size, Sleek design, and ultra rugged durability”?  The silicon cushions digital picture framesfor your ear are actually comfortable? I’m down with that!

Viewsonic VFD720-12 7-Inch Digital Photo Frame with 2GB Internal Memory @ Amazon price is $59.99 when the list price is a whopping $79.99. You can store thousands of pictures in this picture frame. There’s a slideshow feature and you can customize your photos and how you see them. Digital picture frame are a hot Christmas gift for 2009.digital camcorders

Flip UltraHD Camcorder, 120 Minutes @ Amazon. Because you really would make a great YouTube star! Make great YouTube viral videos using your sleek camcorder. Share great moments with family, friends, and even strangers. Whether it’s your kid reciting funny poetry, or newborn kittens – sharing is caring.

Hitachi HV250R Magic Wand Massager @ Amazon $40.42. This has great reviews wherever I see it reviewed (including on Amazon). This is even the exact massager that Andy gives to Nancy in an episode of Weeds. I believe Samantha also has it in Sex and the City. Anyway, it is not a vibrator, although I’m pretty sure Samantha used it as one. You can use it for anything. Get this for your girlfriend/wife and she’ll love best massagersyou. “The Hitachi Magic Wand Model # HV250R is the legendary, super-powerful electric massager with the soft, flexible head. If this one doesn’t provide enough stimulation, nothing will! Two-speed switch, uses any standard 110-volt outlet. Overall length 12 inches (2-inch diameter head). One-year manufacturer’s warranty. From Hitachi.”

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Gifts for Him: Good Christmas Gifts (See also: Cheap Christmas Gifts)

Monday, November 9th, 2009

Urban Outfitters has a lot of great, silly items that make good Christmas gifts. So this is my list of  good gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season, using Urban Outfitters. Don’t fret (I know you hate to do that!), I also did a post for girls and more girl-centric gifts: Gifts for Her. Make sure to find a urban outfitters free shipping code & urban outfitters coupon code if you shop urbanoutfitters.com.

Well, it’s really hard to shop for guys. Seriously. What do you buy a guy for Christmas? Usually I have no clue. Which is why I’m on the hunt, early! Of course, these are gifts for guys in their teens/20’s/early 30’s – considering the store. They’re silly gifts, but guys often do like silly things. Usually I’m baffled because the only things guys like are super expensive things and it’s like – okay, but I can’t buy you a new Wii! Anyway! If you have to buy a present for a teenage boy? This is your go-to store for cheap Christmas gifts.

gifts for him

Ghostbusters Key Caps ($6.00)  are funny and I think they’d be appreciated. Although they are not really a substantial gift on their own.

Album Frames (2 for $20.00) are very cool – let the dude think he’s musically hip even if he isn’t!

Bottle Opener Ring ($8.00) because it’s actually useful!

Bone Foot Socks ($8.00) because he really liked Donnie Darko.

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Gifts for Her: Good Christmas Gifts (See also: Cheap Christmas Gifts)

Friday, November 6th, 2009

You may not win a shopping spree contest but we can still take a virtual shopping spree online at Urban Outfitters. Make sure to find a urban outfitters free shipping code & urban outfitters coupon code if you shop urbanoutfitters.com. The store has a lot of great, funky things that make good Christmas gifts. So I present you here with a little list of good gift ideas for the upcoming holiday season. Stay tuned for the one aimed at guys! Because yea, they deserve presents too, I guess :P

gifts for her

Urban Outfitters has a ‘cheap gifts’ section and I’ve looked around to see what is worth a purchase. Stuff I don’t like? While the Cupcake on a Rope is cute, who really wants to bother with soap on a rope? I’d skip the Lace Pedestal Jewelry stand because whoever you buy that for you’re really dooming to a lifetime of dusting that thing all the time.

Thoughtful gifts! I like the Love and Toast hand cream ($10.00) as a gift because everyone uses lotion (or SHOULD) and it’s not too personal of a gift. Plus, it’s cute! Candles are amazing! And they’re always a great gift. You can never have too many candles. Urban Outfitters has great candles on sale. There’s the Apothecary Candle for modernists & Illume Cylinder Candle for artistic folks ($12.00). Plus Aunt Sadie’s Holiday Candles ($18.00) are great for the traditionalists.

Useful gifts! The Mini Branch Wall Hook ($12.00) is a useful and cute little item. The site has a ton of little knick knacks – most of which you don’t love enough to buy for yourself so why would you give it to a friend? Back to useful things – the Robot Toothbrush Holder ($8.00) is really cute.

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