Official Holiday 2007 Shopping Talkback (Spoilers)

[Matt Hazuda]

I know it's just the start of October, but the annual list of 12 must-have toys (http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/5182450.html) has been unleashed to the world and with it comes the time declare a start to the Holiday (We all know it's about Christmas though, we just don't want the other holidays to realize how much they suuuuuuuuck)2007 shopping season.If you're too lazy to read the article, here's the 12 in alphabetical order.
America Idol Talent Challenge (Tech2Go/Ages 8+ /$49.99)
Aqua Dots Super Studio (Spin Master/Ages 4+/$24.99)
Barbie Girls (Mattel/Ages 6+/device-$59.99; Fashion Pack-$9.99; Deco Pack-$9.99)
Eye-Clops (Jakks Pacific/Ages 6+/$49.99)
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock (Red Octane/$99.99)
Hannah Montana Singing Dolls and Pop Star Stage (Play Along/Ages 6+/Doll-$19.99, Stage $59.99)
Nerf N-Strike Disc Shot (Hasbro/Ages 8+/$49.99)
Rubik's Revolution (Techno Source/Ages 5+/$19.99)
Smart Cycle (Fisher-Price/Ages 3-6/unit-$99.99, additional programs-$19.99)
Spotz (Zizzle/Ages 6+/$29.99)
Swypeout Online Battle Racing (Spin Master/Ages 8+/$19.99)
Transformers Arm Blasters & Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee (Hasbro/Ages 5+/Bee-$89.99, Blasters-$29.99)I'm suprised GH3 beat out Rock Band to make the list. The rest of the stuff I have basically zero interest in.

[The Falcon]

good to see gh3 on there, but i'm not sure i'll be getting it yet. $100 is kind of pricey for me right now. think i'll stick to my usual and just get everyone gift cards. the only people i actually really shop for are my mom and dad. grandparents get something "grandparenty", like a big tin of multiflavored popcorn that they don't open until next christmas. though, this year i may get my grandpa twilight princess for the gamecube. it'll be a gift for my grandma, too, because it'll get grandpa out of her hair. lol

[Kury Wagner]

G. Zass... that time of the year, already? Dx

[sun]

G. Zass... that time of the year, already? Dx

I saw trees up in stores as early as mid September.. ? what do you think??? too early??????

[Kury Wagner]

I saw trees up in stores as early as mid September.. ? what do you think??? too early??????I dunno, it's a good idea to get a head-start on some things. Decorations, however, I'm not sure I agree with.

All I really know is that I need to start shopping now.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

/ just got done looking at that list

...what the hell is an Eye-Clop!??!

[Boy Wonder]

I dunno, it's a good idea to get a head-start on some things. Decorations, however, I'm not sure I agree with.

All I really know is that I need to start shopping now.


From here on in, all the shipping services in the world are gonna be overrun by mad shoppers (like me, not really, but a shopper is mad anyway), so get your items accordingly in a timely matter.

[Kury Wagner]

/ just got done looking at that list

...what the hell is an Eye-Clop!??!http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2671843

Scary looking. I wouldn't buy it for my non-existent kid.

[DarthGonzo]

I believe it will be 80 here in NY tomorrow. My air conditioner is still running. I'm sure as hell not thinking of the holiday season right now.

[XOMiss_Samantha]

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2671843


o_o
those poor poor children D:

[Lazerboy5000]

The only thing I'm asking of X-mas is going to be Best Buy Gift Cards.

I need money. :sweat:

[Elven Moon]

I'm already seeing more toy commercials that usual :shrug:

[KPTitan]

I'm already seeing more toy commercials that usual :shrug:

Ditto. We're already gettin' Christmas catalogs in the mail.


I believe it will be 80 here in NY tomorrow. My air conditioner is still running. I'm sure as hell not thinking of the holiday season right now.


It's supposed to snow on Saturday over here. Then again, we're Wyoming, we're supposed to be weird, lol.;)

There really isn't anything on that Top 10 list that I want....I'm not even sure what I want at the moment. As far as videogames 'n stuff go, the stuff I want in that category is gonna be comin' out this month.

[DarthGonzo]

There really isn't anything on that Top 10 list that I want....I'm not even sure what I want at the moment. As far as videogames 'n stuff go, the stuff I want in that category is gonna be comin' out this month.

As far as Christmas gifts go, I'm just happy these days if I get a gift card to a store I actually shop at.

[Darklordavaitor]

$100 for GHIII, huh? Well, since Rock Band's not coming out for the Wii(but the PS2, of all places), I guess I'm gonna have to settle. And that's all I want from the selection.

[RSNaco]

Man, other than Guitar Hero III, that list is pretty pathetic.

I don't know about the rest of you, but these are the only toys I'll be interested in: http://gear.ign.com/articles/809/809255p1.html

[Tenku]

Oh yeah, it's October... but I think I've seen decorations up around July or so.
Y'know, Christmas in July. It should be in June because it's the halfway point; it just make sense.

WTF, Rubik's Cube? I bet that's gonna be lost like the day after Christmas. I am surprised they haven't made a Elmo doll that parents are willing to beat the **** out of another parent just to get one for their kid or something.

[Martianinvader]

WTF, Rubik's Cube? I bet that's gonna be lost like the day after Christmas. I am surprised they haven't made a Elmo doll that parents are willing to beat the **** out of another parent just to get one for their kid or something.
Yes, it's been a long time since the last HUGE toy. Are they out of ideas?

I will be buying nothing, because I can't afford it. And I will be receiving nothing, because they can't afford it.

[Wanted]

I'll try to stretch the money that I'm currently in possession of... clothes for fall and DVDs for Christmas. Or, before Christmas. It's better that way.