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NOVEMBER 10, 2004 at 10:33 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Canada Toy Testing Council via Yahoo! News
The Canadian Toy Testing Council has released
their list of top toys and best bets for the holiday season, and among them is LEGO's Hogwarts Express motorized train, suggested for 8- to 12-year-olds.
"Winners reflect the best toys (and books) in a number of play areas – the 'best of balanced play' – from creative construction, to exciting electronics, through to the inspired and the unique," says executive directory Leigh A. Poirier.
"We are the oldest independent toy evaluation organization in Canada, with the most intensive testing program. From the beginning, the Canadian Toy Testing Council has done the leg-work for the consumer. The hundreds of toys we test each year are evaluated and played with by Canadian children in actual home environments," says Ms. Poirier. Over 1,000 kids, ages three months to sixteen years, test toys for the Council on an ongoing basis.
[Ed. note: Don't forget that you can ride the real Hogwarts Express train next summer with HP Fan Trips.]
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Witch
Points: 859
Luthien Tinuviel says:
Wow, the Lego Hogwarts express. Motorized too. I want another potions set!(lame i know)
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 10:44 PM EST
Snape's Worst Memory
Points: 3759
Emma_is_a_goddess says:
That's awesome! Wow, it does cost quite a lot for that train set but I am happy that it is one of/the best kids' toy. First post?
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 10:45 PM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
I so want a Hogwarts Tarin toy.
i would have me some fun with that!!
i dont have any HP toys though...wait i take that back yes i do. but i want a toy from POA cause i dont have any from that movie.
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 526
shortfrancine says:
Ahhh... the joys of Harry Potter continue to aquaint with many different ages in many different ways.... I love it!
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:10 PM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
That's cool! If I was little, I would totally want it.
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2977
Apollyon Pringle says:
Man Lego rocks! I -- MUST -- HAVE!!!!
You're never too old to play with toys.. are you????
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:30 PM EST
Squib
Points: 171
bowtruckle3797 says:
Wow that's so neat!! I want one! hehehe I'm sure they will sell a lot of them over the holidays - who wouldn't want their very own hogwarts express??!
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:35 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 485
chalito hp says:
Ohhhhhh! i want that for christmas! :::::laughs out loud::::: . Anyways its great they have putted a HP toy in a list.Go HP!
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:36 PM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
LEGO!
I love lego, love them to death, yes i do, yes i do!
Well, i dont have an extensive Harry Potter Lego collection, but, i have a lego one.
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:37 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
silverpixie27 says:
Awww....cute! If I were any good at Legos, I'd get it and play with it! Yes, I'm 27. What? :)
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:46 PM EST
Points: 1108
little ray of SuNsHiNe says:
That's awesome, it's motorized. Wow. 12 more days! Yeah, it's drawing nearer. Fabulous! I seriopusly cannot wait, I'm bouncing of the walls. It's sad really. hehe.
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:50 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 408
miss potter says:
Thats sooo kool for little kids! i actually never new that they had made toys for hogwarts and Harry Potter. I think that these Toys are really cute!
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:53 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
Ha ha. I remember those days. when i used to play with lego. but back then hp wasn't as big....
Posted Nov 10, 2004 at 11:59 PM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
That's cool. I'm sure my boys would love to have that, ok I want it! My kids are already getting alot of Harry Potter stuff for Christmas though.
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:01 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2625
ravenmadluna says:
go go the hogwarts express lego train! of course its the top toy, im 18 and even I wouldnt mind having one to play with! ^_^
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:16 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3841
hermionefan1 says:
Dude, i'm 21 and i LOVE Lego's, especially HP ones, he he. I'm so gonna get that for Christmas, it will be a present to myself, L0L!!!
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:19 AM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4543
PowerGranger says:
My son expressed (er, no pun intended) interest in this when we saw it at his favorite place, The LEGO Store. I told him to put it in his letter to Santa. (As if I wouldn't just buy it for myself for Christmas if he didn't want it!)
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 606
PolarisPrewett says:
Id place bets that I get that in my stocking this year. I'm eighteen years old, and that is what I REALLY want for christms. (and HBP to surprise us and come out..) Sad eh?
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:30 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8785
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Wow!! That's cool!! So cool that i wanna have one.. And ooh, HP Fan trips, i wanna be part of that too..
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:30 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
Get outta here!! A motorized Hogwarts Express?! Well that's just been added to my Christmas list!!
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:44 AM EST
Wind Made Solid
Points: 2579
GryffindorGrad99 says:
Wow cool! I wish I was still young enough to be motivated to play with Legos!!! I think all of those Harry Potter Lego sets are so cool!
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 12:48 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1927
Ravenclaw Princess says:
Thats cool...i mean, with all these toys always out, you wouldn't think harry potter toys would still stay on top.
~*Ria*~
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 1:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 635
JaBean1234 says:
Hey thats exciting. I wonder what the hot toy is this season, it would be great if it was a Harry Potter related thing. The Hogwarts Express is awesome though and its motorized. Thats super exciting.
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 1:07 AM EST
Squib
Points: 167
foreverpink8706 says:
That so cute.
The harry potter toys are great for the holidays.
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 1:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1542
Supreme Mugwump says:
Lego, cool i love lego, i wonder if that will only be released in Canada or if it will be out in other countries too. The Harry Potter toys are so cool.
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 1:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1345
Weasleytwin says:
Sounds like a pretty cool toy and that is awsome that it is on the top of the list. Harry Potter is so popular with all ages that it doesn't surprise me too much.
Posted Nov 11, 2004 at 1:52 AM EST
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