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The Toy Retailers Association has unveiled its "Hot Dozen Toys" for Christmas 2006

The 12 toys predicted to be on the wish-lists of most boys and girls this Christmas - from Cyberman to Let's Dance Barbie - have been unveiled.

Films and TV shows have made their mark on the Toy Retailer Association's list, as have hi-tech gadgets and the more traditional board games and dolls.

A Dr Who Cyberman Mask and the interactive toy car Fast Talkin' McQueen, inspired by the hit movie Cars, will be hot favourites with boys this year.

Hollywood movies Pirates Of The Caribbean and Star Wars have also made their mark, inspiring the Isla Cruces playset and a Transformer toy set.

The girls' top 12 list includes a Disney Princess chair, and a Let's Dance Barbie which is based on the sixth Barbie movie and will add a new twist to the long-standing favourite doll.

Pre-schoolers will prefer toys inspired by Bob The Builder and Thomas The Tank Engine.
Their top 12 also includes the V Smile Baby game, an interactive toy for children as young as nine months.

For older children, the list includes Hasbro's Trivial Pursuits 90s and the electronic board game of Deal Or No Deal.

Toy Retailers Association (TRA) chairman Gary Sadler said: "We are currently seeing a resurgence in licensed toys, which combine fun and playability with the familiarity of popular characters."

The TRA's independent predictions are based on retailers' opinions, items requested by shoppers and the latest trends in new products.

Pixel Chisel Mall

In the Pixel Chix 'Love to Shop' mall your character can work so that she can earn more money to spend on all the cool things in the boutique. The mall closes up into a handbag shaped case so that you can take it wherever you go.

Trivial Pursuit 90s

Trivial Pursuit 90’s Edition brings back the decade when techno, britpop & grunge ruled the charts. From Ninja Turtles to Boris Yeltsin, questions are divided into “time capsules” that cover the early, mid & late 1990’s.

Baby born with Magic Eyes, Birth Cert & Potty

Baby Born cries, eats, drinks, squeaks and uses her nappy and potty. You can also bathe her and watch her Magic Eyes close when you put the bottle in her mouth. Comes with a range of accessories.

Dr Who Cyberman Mask

This Voice Changer is a replica Cyberhead that will give you a robotic voice. It features speech, sound effects and lights! It has 3 play buttons, one that plays Cyberman phrases, one that changes your voice into that of the Cybermen and one with Cyber weapon sound effects.

Car Fast Talkin' McQueen "speaks" 30 phrases

Fast Talkin' McQueen is a fast-talker and an even faster driver. He has animated eyes and vinyl-animated mouth, this car really knows how to talk trash! You can program him to perform up to 15 action commands at a time - driving in any direction! He says over 30 phrases, and if he crashes he makes fun of himself!

Deal or No Deal board game

An exciting version of the TV show that you can play at home. Includes boxes that you open just like the show and electronic deal phone! For 1-8 players.

Bratz doll with jewellery Featuring a real Diamond

Based on their 'Passion For Fashion Diamondz' DVD, as well as a glamorous outfit and accessories, each doll comes with a unique gift - a piece of jewellery with a real diamond! Each diamond comes with a certificate of authenticity.

Radio Control new Let's Dance Barbie can move in time with her owner

Perfect for budding ballerinas, this doll will dance with you. In performance mode Barbie can dance to the music, then Barbie can teach you dance moves by demonstrating and talking about them. Finally Barbie can follow along with your dance moves using special bracelets and a shoe accessory.

Thomas the Tank Engine Thomas Aquadraw

Draw on the mat using just the pen filled with water. It includes a Thomas train that magically follows lines drawn on special mat! Thomas plays his theme tune as he moves along. Currently Pre-School Toy of the Year.

Paper FX Dream Weaver Turns Used Magazines into Decorations

Transforms magazines and papers into chic and stylish creations. Craft fashion bags, purses, wallets, mats and coasters, trinket boxes and much more. Recycling doesn't get any more fun!

V Smile with learning experience aimed at babies

Introduces infants to learning shapes, colours, numbers and fun sounds with a development system that simply plugs into a TV. Your baby can interact with the on-screen educational programs through the chunky activity panel. Without the TV, the control panel becomes a fun stand alone toy.

The latest Tamagotchi

Version 3 of the ever popular Tamagotchi allows you to interact with fellow pets over a nifty infrared connection. This means your pets can exchange gifts, play games, 'court' each other, get married and even have babies!