• MSNBC, Monday, November 22, 2010 7:19 AM

Bill Briggs reports that it doesn't matter what age the American consumer may be, he or she wants pretty much the same thing for Christmas, and it's not world peace.

"We certainly see kids migrating to adult-like products [including] iPods, cell phones, video games, and the like," Sarah Wood, director of the Amazon.com toys and games store, tells Briggs. And adults, conversely, want the games, gadgets and even dolls that are popular with younger folk.

Ed Crotty, co-founder of ZooLert.com, says the Monster High Doll is attracting interest from collectors many years beyond the 6- to 8-year-old target. They are interested in the detailed boxes for the line; as well as those for Lalaloopsy dolls.

American Express, meanwhile, says the top three gift categories for all ages are clothing and accessories, then toys and games, then electronics and gadgets.

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