Action and adventure seems to be the flavour of 2009 as far as boys are concerned as this years selection of predicted best sellers from the Toy Retailers Association demonstrates. Regular favourites including Barkugan and Ben 10 again make the top twelve alongside some familiarly themed futuristic toys. Tradition is represented singularly by the latest Action Man toy, other wise known as the HM Armed Forces collection.
Bakugan Battle Pack
It made the Dream Dozen last year and is back with a vengeance – Bakugan is a futuristic, fast-moving action game which combines collecting, trading, and gaming strategy. The Bakugan Battle Pack comes complete with everything needed to get started.
- Amazon – £ 20.79
Battle Strikers Starter Set
Another fast moving and futuristic action game with controllable spinning turbo tops which are directed with a special magnetic controller. The starter set comes with a special launcher and 6 collectable and customisable tops too start the collection.
- Amazon – £7.50
Ben 10 Alien Force Kevins DX Action Cruiser
Another long-term favourite, Ben 10’s popularity seems still to be in the ascendancy? Modelled on Kevin’s car this Action Cruiser quickly transforms into battle mode with fireable missiles. The car comes complete with a Kevin action figure.
- Amazon – £27.99
GX Racers Tightrope Terror
The GX Racers are scale model cars that perform fantastic stunts including racing across a tight rope at great height over the full distance of a room.
- Amazon – £18.79
Gormiti Guardian Creature
Based on the children’s Gormiti TV series these detailed action figures depict the tribal lord and the Guardian who protects him from the evil Volcano tribe.
- Amazon – £19.99
H.M Armed Forces Tank
Part of the HM Armed Forces range of military action toys and figures the fully armoured battle tank has a rotating turret, rugged rubber tracks and a realistic firing option. The battle tank can easily accommodate 2 action figure (not included).
- Amazon – £34.99
i-Bladez Flightstick and Salvation 3D Helicopter
Miniature radio controlled helicopters have been a best selling toy for a while now but they have, until now, been difficult and unwieldy to control. The i-Bladez helicopter is different because it includes a revolutionary joy-stick controller which affords ultimate control and ease of use.
- Amazon – £49.99
Nerf Raider Rapid Fire CS-35
This high-capacity blaster gun has a single or multi-fire option and the built-in drum can hold 35 separate darts so you don’t have to keep constantly reloading. The ultimate choice for realistic gun battle play action.
- Amazon – £28.94
Screature
A great interactive prehistoric pet with ferocious sound effects and movements. Learn how to treat him right and he’ll be a loyal and protective friend but mistreat him and he’ll react violently with a venomous water spray. Screature is ideal for guarding boy’s bedrooms from intruders.
- Amazon – £34.84
Star Wars Clone Wars Ultimate Blaster
Build your own Star wars blaster with this customizable kit with electronic lights and sounds. The kit can be arranged in different ways to create a compact pistol or more powerful rifle. The weapon also has a range of sound effects and the gun barrel will illuminate when fired.
- Amazon – £32.99
Transformers Movie 2 Deluxe Figures
Another popular movie franchise makes the top toys list with the Transformers Deluxe figures. With moving parts and detailed styling these transforming models are ideal for boys with an active imagination.
amazon – £13.09
Transformers Movie 2 Voyagers Figures
Same theme, different toy – this great action figure transforms from a sports car into a mighty robot.
amazon – £29.99
