Hot toys for Christmas

American Idol Talent Challenge
A DVD karaoke machine based on the popular television show.The unit connects to a television, comes with a working microphone and mixer and 12 songs to test your talent.
Compete with friends, who rate you using the DVD remote. You'll hear reactions to your performance from "American Idol" judges Randy, Paula and Simon.
Retail price: $49.99.

Aqua Dots Super Studio.
Use the translucent, multicolored beads to create designs. Follow the included templates, or create your own. When you're finished, spray with water, and the dots adhere.
Can be used to make decorations, light catchers and other crafts.
Retail price $24.99.
By Spin Master.

Barbie Girls.
A Barbie toy that interacts with online worlds. The Barbie Girls unit is an MP3 player that connects to a computer and unlocks a virtual world where girls create an avatar -- or virtual character -- and design their own "room," shop at a mall, go to the salon, play games, hang out and chat live with other girls. Add-on packs unlock more content.
Retail price: Device: $59.99. Fashion Pack: $9.99. Deco Pack: $9.99.
By Mattel Inc.

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock.
The latest in the series of hard-rocking video games that were among the first to use established video-game platforms in a new way. It hooks up the guitar peripheral to a PlayStation, Xbox or Wii.
The new version includes tracks from Alice Cooper, Beastie Boys, Smashing Pumpkins, Heart, Kiss and many more.
Retail price: $99.99.

Hannah Montana Singing Dolls and Pop Star Stage.
The Hannah doll, based on the popular television series, sings songs from the teen sensation.
The fold-out Pop Star Stage is the setting for a concert. Hooks up to any music player.
Retail price: Doll: $19.99. Pop Star Stage: $59.99.
By Play Along, a unit of Jakks Pacific.

Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot.
A target game that builds on the classic Nerf brand. Load the foam disks into the disc launcher, and load your blaster foam darts.
A wireless remote that attaches to your blaster lets you control when to send the disks sailing at different heights and angles to create all kinds of challenges.
Test your speed, distance and accuracy.
Retail price: $49.99.

Rubik's Revolution.
Six addictive electronic games. The games get tougher as each level completed unlocks a new one.
Retail price: $19.99.
By Techno Source.

Smart Cycle.
An exercise bicycle that powers games on your television. There are different levels of games, developed around preschool concepts like letters and numbers. It comes with one software package, and others are sold separately.
Retail price: Unit: $99.99. Additional Programs: $19.99.
By Mattel unit Fisher-Price.

Spotz.
An activity toy geared for "tween" girls using the Internet as a source of creativity. Pick a picture, put it in the Spotz Maker, and you'll get a cool collectible to show and share your style. Refills and accessory kits are also available.
Retail price: $29.99.
By Zizzle.

Swypeout Online Battle Racing.
Connect the USB scanner, go to the secure Web site and swipe your collectible trading cards to power up for all kinds of races. Play with friends around the corner or around the country.
Retail price: $19.99.
By Spin Master.

Transformers Arm Blasters & Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee.
The Transformers Movie Ultimate Bumblebee is half-Camaro, half-robot.
The Transformers Arm Blasters convert right on your arm from Autobot or Decepticon into full-force, soft-dart blaster.
Retail price: Bumblebee: $89.99.
Blasters: $29.99. By Hasbro