Dinosaurs, Elmo and Batman...Oh My!
Monday, March 03 at 11:00 AM | Posted by: Danielle, Wal-Mart
Category: General

The annual Toy Fair in New York wrapped up a few weeks ago and the buzz is starting on some of the new, hot toys for this Christmas.  Here are a few of my favorites so far. 

Elmo Live.  I know, I know....how many Elmo's do you really need? I about lost my mind 2 years ago when Tickle Me Elmo launched.  It seemed every single person that works in the Wal-Mart office came by, all at separate times of course, to see a demonstration of the fury little red guy.  Cute the first 10 times, but then the high pitched voice can start to grind on you.  But Elmo Live is so different.  He sings, tells stories, dances.  It's a little creepy, but he actually seems alive.  I've tried hard the last few years to perfect my poker face, but I couldn't help but laugh out loud when I saw this little guy.  It's a must have.

D-Rex.  In a previously mentioned blog, I divulged my childhood affinity towards dinosaurs.  This item and the next make me wish I was 5 again so I could justify having these live in my room.  D-Rex is a pet dino, room protector, game player, and overall a boy's best friend and little sister's worst enemy.

KOTA the Triceratops.  A slightly less aggressive dino for a slightly younger child, KOTA claims to be a "life-size" baby dino.  Now I don't know about that, but he is pretty darn cute.  And you can ride on him!

Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition.  Two years ago, we were introduced to Monopoly Here and Now which featured the most popluar cities and sites in the US on the new and improved game board.  Now, the game is going global.  Get your vote in before March 9th and you can help decide what will be on the next iconic Monopoly board.  Taipei and Gdynia are in 1st and 2nd place for the wildcard slots.  I think I'm voting for Szczecin...it just rolls off the tongue nicely.

Batman.  Yes, the Dark Knight is back.  While I haven't been incredibly impressed with the Batman movies since the original, the new one due out this summer is sure to be a hit.  A little darker than the last few, I think it will live up to what most of us think Batman should be.  Of course there will be many toys coming out so little boys (and I'm sure some adults, too) can live out their wildest Batman dreams.  Masks, wings that fold out, action figures.  If you want it in your Batcave, you can get it.

 

Enjoy the sneak peak...there's lots more to come!

 
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     Okay, at first I thought, "there is no way in the world that Walmart has a blog."  Then, when I realized it was true, I thought, "oh no.  Walmart has a blog.  I will never, ever read that blog."  Then, I saw a review that said it wasn't evil at all, as most of the world would probably think a Walmart blog would be.  I decided to come here, and I will have to say that I am pleasantly suprised.  I love the tips, new facts about upcoming products, and general REALNESS (is this even a word?) of the authors/corporate Walmart employees.  Congrats, and welcome to the blog community.  I'll bookmark you and check back soon :)

 
Jessica on 3/3/2008 at 5:19 PM
 
 
 
 

 

These are some great toys Danielle - I also waiting in line for the tickel me elmo - Maggie would be satified with anything less. :) These are much better than Lions and Tigers and Bears.  Thanks for the sneak peak.

 
Ella on 3/3/2008 at 9:39 PM
 
 
 
 

I have a suggestion... you need to include more photos. Just one per post, possibly two if you include it after the jump. Make them nice and wide covering nearly the entire width of the column (not this scattered connect the dots type photo layout). And use only your very best shots - make 'em count. Ask a photo editor - they'll help you. If you're talking about Elmo at the trade show let's see a picture of the Elmo booth!

 
alex on 3/3/2008 at 11:35 PM
 
 
 
 

Hey there interesting to see someone who must be so busy making the time to do this.  What are you hoping to get out of doing the blog ?

 
Paul on 3/4/2008 at 12:36 AM
 
 
 
 

 

Danielle:

The readers of our blog would love to hear about Wal-Mart's plans for the Mattel Disney Pixar CARS for 2008. Anything to share? I think you know what an amazing phenomenom it is for a licensed line to sell out in minutes 18 month after release ...

 
KC on 3/4/2008 at 2:07 AM
 
 
 
 

Great to see the blog. Looking forward to seeing more of your thoughts on Toy Fair.  I attended several in the past as a buyer.  It's an amazing experience.  It's a shame my local Wal-Mart is horrible about keeping the shevles stocked with the latest toys.

 
HGH on 3/4/2008 at 6:30 AM
 
 
 
 

Nice Job!!

Normally I don't read blogs but I was reading the New York Times Headlines on my Kindle and there was an article about, WalMart employees doing a blog, and here I am!

Nice work and I hope you all continue to find the time to keep posting, so that we can keep reading. Kudos (I know a little over done but it applies here)

 

 
Gary Korzelius on 3/4/2008 at 9:39 AM
 
 
 
 

Anyone going to ToyCon in NYC ???  Dammit!  Wish I could go!

 
Jill Gilliam on 3/4/2008 at 10:30 AM