The wish list is out for this year's hot holiday toys -but Ohio University students still prefer the popular gifts from their childhood.
For Chris Hillyer, a senior public relations major, it was the gift-wrapped boxes resembling Barbie that had her sneaking down the steps early Christmas morning. For sophomore communications systems management major Brad Dombos, it was Tin Can Alley.
Jim Silver, editor-in-chief of Toy Wishes magazine, said there is a retro trend in the selections for this years Toy Wishes' Hot Dozen. Cabbage Patch dolls, Tamagotchis and even Elmo are back and predicted to cause holiday fervor among present-purchasing parents.
Things that were popular 20 years ago are popular now
Silver said. But he said technology also is influencing the toy world.
Amidst the more retro toys on the list are personal video players and video games designed for younger children.
The V-Tech V-Smile ($60) is a video game system for ages 3 to 7 with various learning-oriented Disney games.
Videonow Color ($75) is a personal, portable DVD player for ages 6 and up. Kids can collect their own video library of various Nickelodeon shows.
Silver said Bratz dolls, a slicker, more hip variation on common dolls are expected to be a big seller. The Bratz Tokyo-a-Go-Go Dance N' Skate Club ($90) includes a lit dance floor, revolving DJ booth, roller rink, lounge, working speakers and funkadelic accessories.
After hearing what toys were on the Hot Dozen this year, Hillyer said the toys of her generation were much more simple.
Why does a 6-year-old need a DVD player? I don't even have a DVD player she said.
Raechel Campbell, a sophomore hospitality management major, said she might enjoy a Bratz doll but is asking for a video recorder for Christmas. She said the latter is a little more practical.
Dombos said he preferred his Tin Can Alley to the Hot Dozen. He is hoping for money or Best Buy gift certificates this year.
The gifts aren't as sweet anymore Dombos said, Christmas (in the past) was more about getting gifts. When you get older it is more about giving and less about receiving.
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