This year one of the hottest toys for Christmas is the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer.  The LeapPad Explorer is a great way for kids to have fun and learn at the same time.  In the age of tablets, iPads and kindles this is the perfect time for such a teaching toy.  Children see you using your tablet and will be more than happy to use theirs to play and learn at the same time.  The LeapPad has many of the same features as the grown up version that you are using, such as a camera, video recorder, touch screen, apps that can be added, motion sensor and much more!

The biggest problem with the LeapPad is finding it in stock so that you can have it under the tree on Christmas morning.  If you must have one you have a couple choices:

1. Watch the ads closely for the next month and be ready to get to the store early and stand in line.
2. Go to eBay or Amazon to get one today(though you will pay more than retail).

Another Great LEGO set for those who love Lego's and Harry Potter. The Hogwarts Express LEGO Train includes 5 mini-figures:Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Ginny Weasley, Luna Lovegood and Draco Malfoy. The Hogwarts Express accessories include food trolley, suitcases, ice cream, owls, Invisibility Cloak and more. Also has removable passenger car roof to reveal and make access to car easier. Opening baggage compartment. Contains 646 LEGO Pieces. Great addition to the Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle.

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Everyone loves Hagrid! Visit Hagrids hut and it may just turn into an adventure. Hagrids LEGO Hut Includes 6 characters: Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Hermione Granger, Hagrid, Norbert and Aragog.

The hut features a light up fire place, Furnishings: such as chairs, a table, a stove, and pots and pans also included. This set contains 442 LEGO pieces. This is great addition to the Harry Potter LEGO Series.

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Build one the most memorable attack vehicles in Star Wars The LEGO Star Wars At-At Walker. Great gift for the Star Wars or Lego collector. This set includes 8 mini figures: Luke Skywalker, C-3PO, Han Solo in new Echo Base gear, Rebel Trooper with P-tower laser cannon, AT-AT pilot, 2 Snowtroopers, and Imperial Officer. AT-AT Walker features pose-able legs, movable head and guns and opening cockpit and side panels open to reveal interior.

AT-AT Walker measures more than 13" (33 cm) long and 12" (30 cm) tall.

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Decide the fate of the galaxy with Lego Star Wars The Battle of Endor (8038). On the forest moon of Endor, a brave team of Rebels joins forces with a fierce tribe of Ewok warriors. Their mission: to destroy the secret Imperial bunker and take out the Death Star's shields. This complete battle scene features an opening and exploding bunker with sliding blast doors.

Includes Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca, R2-D2, 3 Ewok, 2 Scout Trooper, Death Star Trooper, and 2 Rebel Commando minifigures, AT-ST scout walker with walking action, firing catapult, Ewok glider and 2 speeder bikes.

AT-ST measures 7.5" (19cm) tall. Imperial bunker measures 10" (25cm) long by 7.5" (19cm) wide.

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Great addition for any LEGO or Harry Potter enthusiast . Hours of fun exploring and imagining. The New Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle (4842) features: Harry Potter, Hermione Grange and 9 other characters exclusive: Lord Voldemort, Albus Dumbledore, Professors Snape, McGonagall, Flitwick and many more. Dumbledore's office features the Sorting Hat, Gryffindor's Sword, a Basilisk fang and secret sliding stairs. Gryffindor common room features fireplace with Sirius Black's face. Tom Riddle's book hidden in the Kinght's armour.

Also explore the Restricted Section of the library and the Great Hall decorated in Slytherin and Gryffindor colors.

Includes 1,290 LEGO pieces

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The Imaginarium Deluxe Play Around Dollhouse, hours of fun for you and your dolls. With a open design you have total access from every angle. The 3 story, 10 room dollhouse comes fully decorated and furnished. It features an open design with 4 sliding outside walls. The Imaginarium Deluxe Play Around Dollhouse features: Includes a wooden dollhouse and 33 pieces of furniture and accessories 10 rooms include: 2 bedrooms, living room, bathroom, nursery, computer room, laundry room, piano room, dining room and kitchen Featured furniture/accessories: crib, computer desk and chair, laptop, bunk bed and ladder, 2 rugs, vanity and stool, stove and sink combo, kitchen table and 2 stools, washer, dryer, bed, blanket, toilet, bathtub, mirror, chaise, chair, coffee table, piano and stool, clock, dining table, 2 dining chairs, birthday cake and 2 staircases Three-story house offers hours of make-believe fun Fully decorated Open design and 4 sliding outside walls allow total access from every angle Dolls sold separately Assembled Dimensions: 33.66 x 43.7 x 24.09 inches Package weight: 43 lbs Assembly required.

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Make your little girls dreams come true with this wonderful and stylish dollhouse. The Imaginarium Grandview Dollhouse is not only grand in scale, it comes with many amenities. There are 3 stories or floors and an ample attic, two balconies and a garage. All rooms are furnished with the latest style in home decor and the Grandview is sized just right for any 12-inch fashion doll. Your dream girl will love this dreamy dollhouse. Includes 20 pieces of furniture. Rooms included: Bathroom, kitchen, living room, garage, nursery, exercise room, bedroom and attic. 2 terraces and a roof that opens to the sunlight. Accommodates any 12-inch fashion doll.

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Kids will love playing with this fun and hip mansion. Dolls will live the life of luxury in this modern design dollhouse, that includes :11 pieces of furniture, including a shady palm tree for the patio. A gliding elevator and curved staircase give your dolls access to the second and third floors, and wide windows on the sides let you peek on your dolls from multiple angles. Colorful, detailed backgrounds brighten up every room. The mansion accommodates fashion dolls up to 12" tall and is large enough for a few children to play at once. Smart, sturdy wooden construction offers plenty of playtime and stability. Assembled dimensions: 33.5" L x 12" W x 46" H. Weight: 26.5 lbs. Includes detailed step-by-step assembly instructions.

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