| When it comes to the latest kids toys it seems that | | | | the hassles a real life animal might bring. Ty, the |
| interactivity and animation just might be the wave of | | | | company who makes Beanie Babies, decided to get |
| the future. Many of the newest toys have been | | | | in the game as well when they brought forth their 2.0 |
| designed so that they can be used with the world | | | | version of the popular beanie animals. Just like |
| wide web in creative, entertaining and educational | | | | Webkinz, the latest Beanies can be transported into |
| ways. A good example of this are the Zhu Zhu Pets | | | | an online world where kids can unleash imaginations |
| which are motorized toy hamsters that scurry and | | | | and have fun learning. |
| scamper along on the floor or on specially designed | | | | There are two other doll toys which have been |
| play sets. They have been described as having | | | | released in 2009 that could give us a glimpse into the |
| artificial intelligence and unique personalities which | | | | future of toys for kids. The Dora Links doll is from |
| make them very popular among kids. The fact that | | | | the Dora the Explorer series, and has a USB |
| they don't create a mess, and can be shut off at the | | | | connection with it. Girls can link the doll to a home |
| end of a day makes them popular with parents. | | | | computer and the doll will change as Dora progresses |
| There's also the Webkinz which have been popular | | | | in her online world. Her hair, make up and other |
| for many years now. These toys are stuffed animals | | | | features will become customize, adding a unique |
| that are almost like Beanie Babies. The difference is | | | | virtual component to the toy. The new Elmo Live |
| that the Webkinz come with special codes so that | | | | Encore doll, while not really an online toy, is very |
| they can be used in an online Webkinz world to play | | | | lifelike in the way it moves, sings, and interacts with |
| games and interact with others who have the toys. | | | | young children. It seems that with the way these |
| Parents love the educational value these particular | | | | toys are going, the next step will be fully interactive |
| toys provide and kids love them for entertainment's | | | | robotic playmates for kids, which parents won't even |
| sake. Again, they provide kids a sort of pet without | | | | have to pay to keep their kids occupied. |