Like other retailers, Argos has followed suit as released it top 10 best toys for Christmas 2013. On the top of their list is a new version of Furby by Hasbro.  Most of the toys on the list represent how ingrained technology has become not only in our lives but also the lives of our children. Most children already know how to use tablets and iPhones. Technology helps push the toy industry forward.  However, you don’t need technology for a great toy. All of the toys help children use their imagination to create their own fantasy worlds and stories. Children will not only have fun but learn at the same time.

Furby has been updated with LED lights for eyes which gives him a greater emotional connection to children. The toy features a lot more sensors this time. It can react to where you touch or tickle it. The toy works with an app. With the app loaded on the iPad or a Smartphone, children can feed their Furby or speak to it. There is a Furbish dictionary on the app which allows children to translate Furbish the English. Over the last couple of years we have seen more and more toys implement the use of technology. The best toys should be able to grow and evolve with children. Argos said that it was difficult picking just one toy, but they ultimately settled on Furby. When Furby was released in 1998, it sold 40 million units. Hasbro hopes to replicate the success it had with the old Furby.

Argos also stated that electronic tablets for kids are going to be a popular again this year. Both the LeapPad 2 and VTech InnoTab 2 made their list. These tablets are built for kids. This means that they can survive accidents. The cases are made of plastic and designed to take abuse from kids. LeapFrog has improved the cameras on its tablet and VTech has added a rotatable camera to the VTech. They said that the best part is that parents can finally reclaim their iPads from their kids. Both parents and kids will be happy.

Hasbro dominated the list with three entries. There was Furby. Another toy that made is as their web shooting Spiderman toy which shoots webs from its hands. Twister is getting a makeover with Twister Dance. The game is endorsed by the pop sensation Britney Spears.  It features its own music but you can also use your own music. It has players getting twisted as they try to put their foot on the colors that light up.  It reminds us of Dance Dance Revolution.

Mickey didn’t make the list but Minnie Mouse did with the Minnie Mouse Precious Pets Tour Van. We were happy that the Ghost Train play set from LEGO made the list. This line of LEGO toys is seriously underrated. It features spooky monsters and glow in the dark components. A Batman toy called 'The Bat' made the list. This toy ejects a Batman figure out into the air. Stardolls also made this list. Stardolls are actually found online but now we are getting a physical version of them. Cinderella is celebrating her Birthday with Cinderella feature doll which features a glowing dress.