If you visit the web sites of some of the top toy sellers such as Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Toys R Us you will find many of the hot toys for boys of 2009 can be pretty much be described as "a blast from the past". Although there are some new toys in the top ten, many of the top positions are dominated by updated versions of familiar names such as Lego, Star Wars, GI Joe, and Transformers
. Let's take a look at what toys, both new and old, boys will be going bonkers over this Christmas season.
With the recent movie release Transformers are once again a hot toy this Christmas season. Best sellers in this category include Transformers Movie 2 Leader Jetfire, Transformers Movie 2: Revenge of the Fallen Deluxe Class Bumblebee, and Revenge of the Fallen Bumblebee Voice Mixer.
Lego continues to be a popular Christmas toy. LEGO Ultimate Building Set, and movie related Logo toys such as LEGO Star Wars: Limited Edition X-wing Fighter, and Lego Batman and Star Wars video games which combine video excitement with Legos building action.
The movie GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra has made a hot seller of a toy which has been around for almost 45 years. G.I. Joe Mobile Headquarters Play Set, G.I. Joe 8 inch Duke Ultimate Soldier, RoomMates RMK1282SCS GI Joe Peel & Stick Wall Appliques, GI Joe Ninja Showdown Value Pack, and G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra for Nintendo DS are top sellers in this action toy category.
Another hot selling toy group sparked by the movies popularity are the Star Wars toys. Top toys in this group include Star Wars The Clone Wars Action Figure - ARF Trooper, Star Wars Captain Rex Electronic Command Helmet, LEGO Star Wars: Complete Saga for Nintendo Wii, Star Wars Clone Wars Ultimate Light Saber, and LEGO Star Wars Anakin's Fighter.
