What Kids Want: Get the Scoop on the Hottest Toys for the Holidays!

Nov. 16, 2011 — -- The holidays are almost upon us, and this morning, "Good Morning America" brought you the lowdown on the hottest toys of the season.

Shannon Eis, a contributing editor at TimetoPlayMag.com, appeared on "GMA" to tell you all about the best toys for children ages 6 and older -- so get ready to hit the store.

Here are Eis' reviews of the toys!

Toys for Boys

(From JAKKS Pacific, for age 6 years and older. Approximate retail price: $29.99)

The B.I.G. Power Hand is a cool new way for boys to role-play. Boys will like that this oversize hand moves just like a real hand, allowing them to pick things up, scratch their backs and just about anything else they can do with their real hands.

The Air Hogs Twin Vortex Helicopter is a stealthy indoor helicopter with five-way control and dual props, for precision control and an awesome flight experience.

This is a new and unique way to race Hot Wheels cars. Wall Tracks offer the same thrilling stunts that Hot Wheels is known for, but at new heights. With so many innovative ways to set up the track, kids can customize their own tracks right on their bedroom walls.

The NERF VORTEX lineup is a completely new NERF blaster experience, offering fans the latest in blaster technology and performance, and a greater blaster variety. Instead of foam darts, the Vortex blasters shoot plastic discs.

One of the most popular dolls for girls this holiday season, the Lalaloopsy dolls have gotten a new look -- bendable, plastic hair. Silly Hair Jewel Sparkles has long, bendable strands of plastic hair for girls to style and decorate. Add beads to the hair, straighten it, curl it, or twist it.

One of the things we like about the Monster High dolls is that they are freaky and fabulous with a sense of humor. The monstrously popular characters teach girls to be confident with who they are. Girls will, of course, like the bedtime fashions of each of the Dead Tired dolls. This is a great new play extension for a favorite doll line.

Young children will love using the InnoTab and having their own tablet, just like mom or dad. There are lots of activities to keep kids engage in educational and creative play. The InnoTab offers a lot of value for the money because it can grow with kids and be constantly updated.

The LeapPad is a new product in the educational toy market. LeapFrog has combined the latest technology, educational curriculum, and entertaining characters in a form that mirrors popular adult tablets. Children will love having their own tablet device -- just like mom and dad.