Top 10 2006 Hot Holiday Toys for Twins and Multiples

1. Butterscotch Furreal Friends Pony

It's every kid's dream - a lifesize pony - without the parents' nightmare of providing a atable and cleaning out the stall. Butterscotch is a 40" tall plush pony with robotic features like a swishing tail and whinny sound that respond to a child's care. At a retail price of $300, it's a pricy pony, especially if your multiples are unlikely to share during pony playtime. Does your playroom stable have room for multiple ponies?

2. Princess Genevieve Barbie

Barbie's latest DVD entertainment is the story of the 12 Dancing Princesses, and of course each princess has a doll to match! Barbie stars as Princess Genevieve, but twin sisters Isla and Hadley and junior-sized triplets are also part of the family.

3. Elmo TMX

Year after year, Elmo finds a place in the hearts of children, and on the lists of hot holiday toys. Early buzz makes the latest version extremely difficult to procure; the scarcity make it a very expensive option at online auctions. Parents who need two or more TMXs will have to invest some time and money to obtain them for multiples.

4. ESPN's Fast Action Football

This is an excellent option for famlies with twins who share an interest in playing electronic football, as they both can play with this game table. It's an indoor electronic game table that combines a digital electronic display with physical play using a footpad and joystick that enable a child to utilize full body gross motor skills.

5. Digi Makeover

Tween girls will love this interactive makeover toy. A cool touchpad console with a digital camera connects to the TV so girls can take their picture and get crazy with their very own makeover! A touchpad and stylus allows users to try out makeup, hairstyles and accessories.

6. Here & Now Monopoly

The 2006 editon of this classic board game features updated property values and modern ammenities like internet servers instead of utilities and airports instead of railroads. Landmarks like the St. Louis Arch and Dallas Cowboy Stadium dot the playing board; an online poll determined the lineup of new properties. New tokens resemble product placements from McDonald's, Motorola and Toyota. Board games are always a hot ticket item for twins and multiples, since they can all join in the fun.

7. Speed Stacks Stackpack

Competitive sport stacking game combines coordination, speed and action that is fun for all ages. The game is available in a variety of colors, making in an excellent option for twins and multiples; get each child their own color-coordinated set. Designed for solo play or head-to-head competition.

8. Hot Wheels Radar Gun

Hot Wheels car and track sets are good options for multiples because they provide opportunity for simultaneous play. The Radar Gun would be a fun accessory for race fans, measuring the speed of racing cars with point-and-read real life styling. It's not an easily-shared toy, however, so consider buying multiples, or be prepared to implement turn-taking measures.

9. Wii

Nintendo's eagerly awaited new game system enters the market on November 19, 2006 and is sure to be a hot ticket. No longer just a game platform for Mario Brothers, the Wii allows users to retrieve weather forecasts, access breaking news, retrieve digital pictures, and create remote personalizations that can be played away from home. Download games, surf the Internet, and go shopping right from your television set.

10. Zoombox

The Zoombox takes entertainment to a new level, allowing users to project DVDs and video games on the wall or ceiling. Creates a huge 60" diagonal image of movies and games.