• Promo, Monday, October 9, 2006 12:45 PM

Toy Wishes' annual list of the Top 12 must-have toys not only includes technology-infused toys, such as Nintendo's Wii and TMX Elmo, but also Monopoly's Here & Now Edition. The game features new tokens, including branded products like McDonald's French fries and Starbucks coffee. Hasbro's Butterscotch, a life-sized miniature toy pony that uses sensors to respond to touch and sound, is also expected to be near the head of the pack, despite a $299 retail price. Butterscotch moves when its name is called and falls asleep when the lights go out.

Other toys on the list: Bratz Forever Diamondz doll, which comes with a real diamond pendant that girls can wear; Barbie and the 12 dancing Princesses; Digi Makeover by Radica, a plug-and-play gadget that plugs into the TV; Fly Wheels XPV by Jakks Pacific Inc, a radio-controlled vehicle; Kid Tough Digital Camera by Fisher-Price; Lego Mindstorms NXT, a high-tech robotics toolset; Magtastik by Mega Brands, colorized magnets that teach kids math, science and problem-solving skills; and Speed Stacks StackPack, a sport that challenges kids to stack and restack specially designed cups in precise formations.

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