2011 hottest holiday toys list is out

PlasmaBike is on the list of the hottest toys this year. Gives children as young as 18 months a chance to learn how to ride a bike. Photo via plasmabike.com

It’s that time of the year again. Parents are trying to suss out the hottest toys to get an early start on sourcing the ‘must have’ toys for what may be increasingly difficult to find. Experienced parents know that you can’t wait until the last minute if you’re to get one of this years coveted toys of the season.

This year, the list is as diverse as it is traditional, with several brands becoming classics and timeless. Of the commonly held hot items year over year are Harry Potter and Elmo brands with new comers like Angry Birds and tween tablets making their debut.

Toy Insider’s list of the top 20 was released today. Drum-roll please:

Elefun Busy Ball Popper
9 months and up

Let’s Rock Elmo
18 months and up

Little People Zoo Talkers Animal Sounds Zoo
18 months and up

Pocoyo Swiggletracks
18 months and up

Chuggington Interactive Railway
3 and up

Plasmabike
3 and up

Lazer Stunt Chaster
4 and up

Mini Lalaloopsy Treehouse
4 and up

Leap Pad
4 and up

Lite Sprites
4 and up

Angry Birds Plus
6 and up

Justin Bieber Rockin’ Tour Bus and Concert Stage
6 and up

Radica Fijit Friends
6 and up

Redakai Championship Tin
6 and up

Skylander’s Spyro’s Adventure
6 and up

Nerf Vortex Proton Blaster
8 and up

Alien Conquest: Alien
9 and up

Paper Jamz Pro Series
9 and up

U-Draw Game Tablet
9 and up

Scene it? Harry Potter: The Complete Cinematic Journey
13 and up