Press Release
Yahooligans! Names The Hottest Toys Based On Kid Picks
"As a leading online destination for kids, Yahooligans! has a unique insight into youth preferences and an interactive platform to query kids on what they want -- such as the hottest toys for this holiday season," said Jason Hovey, senior producer, Yahooligans!. "We are excited to give kids a chance to make their voices heard while offering them a safe, entertaining and fun experience online."
As determined by the first ever Top 10 Toys poll on Yahooligans!, the toys kids hope to receive this holiday season are:
- Game Boy® Advance (Nintendo); 15% of total votes Bigger and badder than Game Boy Color, Nintendo has supercharged Game Boy Advance with intense color graphics, larger screen, and a new horizontal design.
- Bratz Funky Fashion Makeover (MGA Entertainment); 12% of total votes Twice the fun! After giving the Bratz doll a funky new look, a girl can give herself a makeover, too, with real make-up in the coolest colors and glitters.
- Password Journal (Radica); 10% of total votes Secrets are safe in the Girl Tech Password Journal -- it stays locked until she says the secret password, and offers an intruder alarm feature.
- Yu-Gi-Oh Trading Cards (Upper Deck); 9% of total votes Save the Earth from total destruction -- Yu-Gi's adventure role-players build their hand through authentic card decks and strive to become the world's most powerful duelist.
- Singing Starz Video Karaoke (Toymax); 7% of total votes Anyone can be a star -- perform and record music videos with this cutting-edge Singing Starz' karaoke studio.
- Barbie Camcorder (Mattel); 5% of total votes Kids looking to direct and star in their own movies and music videos will adore Barbie's (real) stylin' pink video camera!
- Spy Tracker (Wild Planet Toys); 5% of total votes Nifty Cool's Spy Tracker lets anyone keep an eye on spies -- up to 75 feet away, inside and out -- with this movement tracking device!
- Fur Real Friend (Hasbro); 5% of total votes A delightful (battery-operated) pet that responds to human touch with surprisingly realistic feline behaviors.
- Hogwarts Express (LEGO); 4% of total votes Equipped with a great variety of secret hiding places and "magical" accessories, the LEGO: Hogwarts Express is perfect for both LEGO and Harry Potter fans.
- Nintendo e-ReaderTM(Nintendo); 3% of total votes Turn paper trading cards into electronic fun with Nintendo's new e-Reader accessory for Game Boy Advance. Swipe specially designed cards through the e-Reader to get video games, animations, music and more.
About Yahooligans!
Yahooligans! is one of the most used sites in K-8 classrooms and a leading online resource for kids, parents and teachers offering a safe, educational and entertaining experience online. Launched in 1996, Yahooligans! represents Yahoo!'s commitment to providing safe, age-appropriate content and Internet services for children. Yahooligans! gives kids direct access to a variety of comprehensive and easy-to-use information and services, including online entertainment and news, a safe games environment and a directory that can serve as a personal tutor. Yahooligans! is part of the globally branded Yahoo! network that reaches millions of unique visitors each month.
About Yahoo!
Yahoo! Inc. is a leading provider of comprehensive online products and services to consumers and businesses worldwide. Yahoo! reaches more than 237 million individuals worldwide each month, and is the No. 1 Internet brand globally. Headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., Yahoo!'s global network includes 25 World properties and is available in 13 languages.
Contact:
Yahooligans!
Sarah Ross, 408/349-5172
sross@yahoo-inc.com
or
Fleishman-Hillard
Michelle Anderson, 415/356-1032
andersem@fleishman.com