The latest hottest toy for 2009 looks like it is turning out to be the robotic dinosaur.
There is always some toy that disappears from stores right before The holidays, and this is going to be it.
I suggest you purchase early, because you don't want to be left out of this craze.
Robotic dinosaurs come in a selection of styles.
At the low end of the scale there are inexpensive models that roar and move their heads.
At the other side there are dinosaurs costing hundreds of dollars.
These high-priced toys can interact with the world around them.
The more pricey toys have lots of different features.
They can saunter without running into walls.
They can sense it when you handle them.
For example, if you try hitting the dinosaur on the head it might roar at you.
Repetitive attempts eventually cause the dinosaur to attack.
One of the best and most costly dinosaurs out there is named D-Rex.
He is a hefty robot, and his appearance might be intimidating to young kids.
He has a vicious grin and a spiked collar.
This robot can do a lot of tricks though.
He can be programmed with a remote control.
Kids love to set him to guard mode and watch as he roars at anybody who comes past.
The D-Rex can be taught a sequence of commands.
The owner can use the remote to program in a list, and the dinosaur can remember and repeat it.
He also has various different modes.
He has a power saving sleep mode, a guard mode, a prank mode and a seek mode.
In prank mode the dinosaur makes hilarious noises.
In seek mode he will come when you whistle.
Many kids go through a stage where they are dinosaur crazy, and this would be the perfect gift for them.
Studying dinosaurs is a good way to encourage your children in their love of learning.
Getting this gift might spark your youngster's interest in dinosaurs, and that could lead anywhere.
Your youngster might even end up a paleontologist from an early love of dinosaurs.
This present can generate a significant dent in your bank account.
Cheaper models start as low as fifteen dollars, but these don't have numerous features.
They're not likely to be able to interact.
The D-Rex is common, but it can cost as much as two hundred dollars.
Unfortunately, Christmas gifts don't create any allowances for the state of the economy.
Neither do kids.
This toy dinosaur is just a blast to play with, and seems to have a mind of his own which will keep your kids occupied for hours.