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Survey's picks for hot toys this holiday season
This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2006, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

Here are some of the toys expected to be top sellers for the 2006 holiday season, based on a review of thousands of toys and interviews with parents, children and retailers. The list is alphabetical, with manufacturers' suggested retail price.

* Bratz Forever Diamondz (MGA Entertainment, $29.99 each): Each of the Bratz dolls is outfitted with faux diamonds, and each doll comes with a real diamond pendant that a child can wear. Ages 6 and up.

* Butterscotch My Furreal Friends Pony (Hasbro Inc., $299.99): Advanced animatronic technology allows the 3-foot-high pony to come to life with realistic movements. When a child climbs on, the pony responds with clip-clop and walking sounds. Ages 4 and up.

* Digi Makeover (Radica Games Ltd., $59.99): This high-tech makeover system includes a built-in camera and a touch pad. Tweens can just plug the unit into their TV, snap a picture and experiment with all kinds of new looks. Ages 8 and up.

* Lego Mindstorms NXT (Lego Systems Inc., $249): This robotic kit enables the user to create an even more powerful robot than the original Mindstorms introduced in 1998. Ages 10 and up.

* Monopoly Here & Now (Hasbro Inc., $29.99): This limited edition of this classic game reflects today's current real estate prices and features iconic properties such as Times Square and Rodeo Drive. The railroads have been replaced with airports. Ages 8 and up.

* T.M.X. Elmo (Mattel's Fisher-Price, $39.99): In this new version, timed with the 10th anniversary of Tickle Me Elmo, Elmo's squeaky laugh and body movements grow more pronounced with three successive tickles. Ages 18 months and up.

* WII (Nintendo, $250): This game console (pronounced ''We'') uses a TV-style remote controller that can be waved around like a tennis racket to manipulate action on the screen. Ages 6 and up.

Source: Toy Wishes trade publication

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