TV and film inspire the top toys for boys this year, with nearly all of the selection featuring characters from our screens.
TOP BOYS TOYS 2008
Hog the air
Air Hogs claim that their micro racing car will not only speed across your floor, but across your walls and ceiling too. And with working headlights and tail lights it can even be used for a little night racing - just like the Japanese Grand Prix!
• Air Hogs zero gravity micro radio controlled vehicle, £29.99
Bakugan ready!
Despite, or perhaps because of, being incomprehensible to adults, Bakugan has become hugely popular amongst the kids. This game involves shooting Bakugan balls onto “gate cards” to release warrior action figures.
• Bakugan starter pack, £12.99
Watch out
The ultimate accessory for any Ben 10 fan, this deluxe Omnitrix watch is just like the one Ben wears in the show.
• Ben 10 deluxe Omnitrix, £15.99
Greased lightnin’
This battery operated car is based on the character Lightning McQueen from the hit Disney film, Cars.
• Cars Walkin’ Talkin McQueen, £44.99
Attach of the clones
This all-terrain vehicle can carry up to 20 clones at a time and is packed with sounds and firing features that are sure to get Star Wars fans’ hearts racing.
• Clone Wars AT-TE vehicle, £99.99
Gorm-less
Playset where children can recreate the battles between the peace-loving Gormiti and the terrifying lords of Magma.
• Gormiti Island of Gorm playset, £29.99
”I hate snakes”
Dress up like Indy with this hat and whip set and set out on amazing adventures.
• Indiana Jones hat and whip set, £24.99
It’s morphing time!
Kids can play at being their favourite Power Ranger with this hi-tech toy.
• Power Rangers Overdrive Tracker, £13.99
May the force be with you
Turn your little terrors into fully-fledged discipline heavy soldiers of the Empire with this one-size-fits-all helmet.
• Star Wars Clone Trooper voice changer, £29.99
Robots in disguise
See Optimus Prime transform, flash and talk in an incredibly realistic manner.
• Transformers Animated Roll Out Command Optimus Prime, £44.99
Beyond the ordinar-e
Fans of Wall.E can recreate their favourite scenes from the Disney Pixar film with this Wall.E robot that transforms himself into a cube and back again.
• Wall.E transforming robot, £14.99
Smack down
Wannabe wrestlers can relive the WWE action with this playset and challenge their friends to miniature tournaments.
• WWE RAW Arena Playset, £49.99
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