It appears that 2004 may well be the year of the tech toy. Whether they are for your game console, your computer or even for your television, there are hundreds of different new games available for the tech savvy child. Just about every toy company or popular character has some kind of electronic toy.

The release of two popular movies this past summer, Spider-man 2 and Shrek 2 will also bring out related character figures and games for dedicated fans.

Our favorite fuzzy red guy, Elmo, is back this year dancing away to Y.M.C.A. Sure to be a hit with the young set.

Two toys caught my eye this year that might just be a hit with kids. Aquapets, from Wild Planet is an interactive "pet" that you can talk to, feed, and of course play with.

Then there are Stink Blasters from Spin Master. These strange action figures have a a strange twist. Just squeeze each figure's soft head, and they blast a funky odor. Kids might love, not sure if all parents will agree.

If that is just too much for you classic toys like Barbie, Lego, Cabbage Patch Dolls and G.I.Joe will be filling store shelves this holiday season as well.

You can purchase these toys and many more online at Kids' Turn Central through Amazon.com in our Holiday Shop. All purchases help support and maintain this site.

For information on the hottest toys in the United Kingdom check out the British Association of Toy Retailers web site.

Another informative site on where your toys may be coming from is the Thai Toy Industry Association Page showing data on who they ship toys to around the world.

Looking for detailed information about toys? The Toy Source offers reports, stock quotes on toys, news plus a search engine to help you find the toy you are looking for.

You can also check out the Top Selling Toys at Amazon.com for great ideas.

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• Kids Talk Hot Toys for 2004