{"id":9313,"date":"2013-11-21T15:44:22","date_gmt":"2013-11-21T15:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/?p=9313"},"modified":"2014-03-24T12:50:58","modified_gmt":"2014-03-24T12:50:58","slug":"great-christmas-toy-ideas-from-the-entertainer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidstart.co.uk\/blog\/great-christmas-toy-ideas-from-the-entertainer\/","title":{"rendered":"Great Christmas Toy Ideas from The Entertainer"},"content":{"rendered":"Like eating too much and repeats of The Snowman, scratching your head over what to buy a little one is part and parcel of the holiday season.\r\n\r\nIt doesn\u2019t help getting bombarded by the latest toy adverts either \u2013 to the extent that finding a suitable gift for a youngster can be a far from festive experience.\r\n\r\nFortunately, at The Entertaine<\/strong>r<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>, we\u2019ve picked the best toys from our Christmas page to make things a bit easier. So whether you\u2019re looking for something state-of-the-art or a simple stocking filler, anything from this super-selection is bound to raise a smile come Christmas morning.\r\n

Kids\u2019 Tablets<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\r\nJust like the grown-up versions, junior tablets are not only a lot of fun but a great tool for learning. However just like the grown-up versions, they come in all sizes, and can vary greatly in price.\r\n\r\nLeapFrog, VTech and LexiBook are the most popular brands on the market right now. And if you\u2019re wondering which tablet is right for your child, take a peek at our comparisons page.\r\n\r\n\"Xmas-pod-Tablet-comparison-\"<\/a>\r\n

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Furby Boom<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\r\nThese cute critters have been selling out around Christmas since 1998. An irresistible cross between a cuddly toy and an electronic pet, Furbies can speak, dance to music, and even talk to fellow Furbies!\r\n\r\nThe newest arrivals, Furby Booms come in six funky designs and have more personality than ever before. There\u2019s also an app you can download which interacts with your Furby in lots of different ways.\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Robo Fish<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\r\nWhen is a fish not a fish? When it\u2019s one of these robotic wonders!\r\n\r\nJust drop one in water and it\u2019ll swim about just like the real thing \u2013 complete with life-like fin motion. Each Robo Fish is based on a real species and there\u2019s even a fish bowl to put them in.\r\n

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Stocking Fillers<\/b><\/span><\/h4>\r\nIf you\u2019re looking for something that won\u2019t break the bank then have a look at our collection of products for under a tenner.\r\n<\/a>\r\n\r\nTake your pick from travel games, art sets, classic toys and many more – just the thing for kids who have been good for Santa this year.\r\n\r\n\"stocking-fillers-hppod\"<\/a>\"potatohead\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n\"pony\"<\/a>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThis is just a tiny selection from our award-winning website. If you\u2019re still shopping around then please give us a visit. Our unique Present Finder<\/b> is perfect for tracking down that extra-special item.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nAnd to get you even more in the yuletide spirit, we\u2019re taking up to 75% off<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/span> a huge range of amazing toys!\r\n

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Merry Christmas!<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h3>\r\n

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Up to 75% off Toys + 4% KidStart Savings at The Entertainer for a limited time!<\/span><\/a>\u00a0><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\r\n

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