All the toy companies are striving to increase revenues in a stagnant market 22 billion U.S. dollars, they want to know that the toys are “hot” for the year. Without fail, the toy trends for the year are strongly influenced by films released this year. This year, there are some awesome icons vying for our attention – Indiana Jones, Hulk, Iron Man and Batman. In addition to these superheroes, the hot toy trends for 2008, including dinosaurs, robots, musical toys and of course, web connected toys!

In addition to these, “Electronics and the Internet. This is what the kids are obsessed with today,” said Jim Silver, editor and co-publisher of Toy Wishes magazine. “You have an iPod, are on Facebook and some e-mail for five years.”

1. Related Web Toys

IToysWe all know and love Webkinz, the pioneer of the toy “virtual” revolution. Webkinz is still very good and now accompanied by several other toy manufacturers. Russ Shining Stars, TY Girlz, Barbie and now also of Ty Beanie Babies. In addition to dolls and stuffed animals, there is a new game, which includes pre-school age to play well and Technology. It’s called Me2 by IToys. Also noteworthy is Clickables, a wonderful line of toys from Techno Source. Clickables integration of the virtual world of Disney Fairies with toys for girls. There are a variety of other web connected toys and dolls. My colleague, the Doll Collecting Guide has a great article on the trend towards virtual doll.

2. Dinosaur toys dinosaurs were a bit ‘of time (see the recent Pleo?), But certainly feel his presence at the toy fair! Here’s a dinosaur that is hard to miss – Kota the Triceratops from Playskool. The friendly nature is rather high at around 40 meters and is equipped with sensors that are activated when equipped to do that move the head, tail and horns. Children enjoy sitting on this playful (and very expensive) creature. Another Dino in the spotlight is used by Mattel. D-Rex, a remote-controlled dinosaur with many different sounds and realistic movement aims to fascinate kids this year.

3. Indiana Jones Toys

HasbroIndiana Jones is really something to look forward to this year. The film “Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” is scheduled as one of the hot film of 2008. No wonder then that Lego, Hasbro and the rest is related to the formation of Indy! The plot of the film is not yet fully revealed. However, Lego had some wonderful sets based on Indiana Jones. The Indiana Jones LEGO sets include Indiana Jones Temple Escape, Indiana Jones Race for stolen treasure, Indiana Jones and the Lost Tomb and Indiana Jones Motorcycle Chase. Some of Hasbro, Indiana Jones, these packages include Mr. Potato Head: taters of the Lost Ark, Indiana Jones Sound FX Whip and of course Indiana Jones action figures.

4. Science and Nature Related Toys

Jakks Pacific saw a wide range of science kits and toys for natural theme of this year’s Toy Fair. Elmers () is the glue had been a couple of really good kit for science by Bill Nye, the man of science. Scientific Explorer kits have a lot of fun where children can experience fascinating things like bubbles offer, perfumes, volcanoes and much more. The biggie in the field of science is nothing more than to Eyeclops Jakks Pacific, which has updated versions (read night vision and greater magnification) are available. In addition, the Uncle Milton Ant Farm fame some cool Indiana Jones-based products had to be proved.

5. Batman – The Dark Knight Toys

MattelThe new Batman movie, The Dark Knight is scheduled to be released later this year. Mattel has a variety of toys and Batman action figures related to the sleeve. Stealth Batmobile and the Wayne Tech Tri Fire Blaster are must haves. Besides these two, there is not much to do, play structures and Batman action figure from Mattel. Lego also has some great kits Batman theme for this year.

6. Speed Racer Toys

Mattel Speed Racer is another big movie franchise on which Mattel has a great lineup of toys. I know that one Morph Mach 6 Hot Wheels vehicle and a helmet to offer as well as interactive Speed Racer Sky Jump Track Set among other toy has vehicles. The movie should trigger the enthusiasm for racing and toy cars, which will be huge. Lego also had some great Speed Racer kits on display at the Toy Fair. Personally I think that is watching the vote.

7. Animated Toys / Robots

Fisher PriceOk, so now everyone should have Elmo Live, the law, understand? Be ‘, it seems, the animated toy trend spreading too this year with Elmo Live, Hasbro’s Biscuit, Playskool Kota the Triceratops, Tomy ISobot and much more. While I am on this subject, let me say that I am only a preview adorable duckling from Hasbro’s FurReal Friends line – is too cute for words. Just like me, it seems that everyone likes to see animals animated today!

8. Iron Man Toys

HasbroHasbro has a fantastic range of action figures based on Iron Man This is another franchise movie for this year, which is popular with Marvel fans.

9. Green Toys

No wonder that everyone is focused on healthy and safe way to play this year. “Green” theme is predominant with many toy firms promoting their eco-friendly products. A manufacturer of toys, which I really liked was Plan Toys Indonesia, which had a wonderful lineup of toys in natural wood. There were some toys from recycled milk bottles from a company called Green Toys. They had tea, set of garden and sandy beach is on the display, which seemed very attractive. I also noticed the line of boards Kapla wooden building, which falls within the “green” category, too. 12. Classic Toys – Many anniversaries!

10. The Incredible Hulk Toys

HasbroThe Hulk had a lot of places Toy Fair 2008. I especially loved the line laptop models Kid Hulk and educational toys. Hasbro has a fantastic lineup of Hulk toys including the much awaited Hulk Smash hands, a plush animated Hulk toy, traditional, Hulk action figures, a mask of the Hulk power glow electronic Hulk dart blaster and much more. Looks like “green” is for many one of the most popular!

11. Musical Toys

KID designs for the last few years have increased the toys based on real instruments of popularity. Think, Piano Wizard, Piano Made Easy, I Can Play Guitar, Guitar Hero, and other toys in a similar way? This, together with a toy musical celebrities such as Hannah Montana, and on popular television programs like American Idol and practically dominated the musical scene toy. This year, the trend with a little ‘Hannah Montana toys, new DVD games based on American Idol (KIDDesigns is a fantastic game of American Idol DVD) and more. Stay tuned. (no pun intended)

12. Keyboard for children, Spiderman Wall Crawler

The portable DVD player is that of abuse of a child to cope. Has a 3 2-inch TFT color, with a battery life of two hours, an anti-skip buffer, grip handles and a stand for hands-free display. The player that plays DVDs and CDs, comes with a charger and power supply units, a video output and a headphone jack.

13. Wall Crawler Spider-Man

“Wall Crawler Spider-Man” is a unique innovation from Hasbro. The remote-Spider-Man toys, vacuum pump technology has actually been suggested and walls.

Last but not least, the classic toys are much in the foreground. This year, many classics were celebrating their anniversaries. Hasbro My Little Pony is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a nice birthday party at the Hasbro showroom, complete with cut cake! Cabbage Patch Kids is celebrating its 25th birthday, too. The LEGO brick celebrates its 50th anniversary with a commemorative gold brick. Other trademarks are celebrating this year include Scholastic’s Clifford the big red dog, the toy company Wham-O and Mary Meyer (who turns 75 this year). We have followed Mr. Potato Head by Hasbro congratulate who turns 80 this year. Way to go!