What Makes Christmas Magical?

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Teri Champigny

What Makes Christmas Magical?

Christmas is a special time of the year for the joy and intangible magic that fills the season. It comes through in the delightful decorations, glorious get-togethers with family and friends and the sheer feeling of joy one gets from giving and receiving gifts.

Although the commercialization of Christmas is often decried, shopping is an important and central activity to some of the intangible magic of Christmas. It is at the malls or downtown stores that some of the favorite sights, sounds and scents of Christmas can be experienced.

The decorations at Malls and retail establishments are usually very fanciful and eye-catching, especially to children, with the many colorful and twinkling lights. It’s also a wonder for both adults and children alike to look at the numerous tinsels, baubles and figurines such as fairies, angels and little babies that adorn the main Christmas tree in the center of shopping malls and others in department stores. These trees are usually extremely well embellished with decorations that are arranged in a very professional way that most shoppers can’t replicate in their own homes. It’s therefore a delight for them to stare at such trees in wonder and amazement.

Along with the wide variety of decorations in retail establishments, there also is the sound of music playing, bells ringing, the laughter and wishes of Merry Christmas from shoppers that also create a special atmosphere and add to the magic of Christmas. Even the sound of cash registers in the background adds something to the special feeling shoppers have at Christmas time.

And of course there’s always a Santa Claus that children can meet and tell what they want for Christmas, and also have their picture taken. Sometimes Santa Claus may distribute Christmas gifts to children, telling them that because they have been very, very good they are getting an extra special early Christmas present.

The ability to delight children by telling them stories about Santa Claus, as well as making them see and talk to the jolly old fellow, puts a lot of magic and excitement into Christmas. Once the tradition is started, or from the first time that children have been told the story, it becomes something that they look forward to every year during the Christmas season.

There’s also the sound of music from choirs or school groups who often give open performances singing Christmas carols and songs in malls and downtown areas of towns. Families and others who are out and about will pause to listen or to sing along with these groups.

Shopping is undoubtedly an enjoyable activity for most people during Christmas, but merrier and more memorable times are enjoyed when time is spent with family, friends and colleagues during the season. Before Christmas Day arrives, there usually are parties at home and at work, an evening out with friends and other occasions to get together and share the spirit of Christmas. The presence of special Christmas music and people dressed in holiday attire provide a different atmosphere and contribute to the magical feeling of the season.

Another thing that is different at Christmas is the scent from a fresh Christmas tree, of gingerbread and other cookies baking and other food preparations that are specially done at Christmas time. Most people who select a real Christmas tree instead of an artificial one for their homes do so because of the wonderful scent it provides. For many people, that scent from a Christmas tree is what puts Christmas into everything else.

Another popular scent at Christmas comes from the popular Christmas song ‘Chestnuts Roasting Over an Open Fire.’ The actual roasting of chestnuts by families during the Christmas season may be a rare occurrence these days but it is occasionally done in some downtown areas and in bakeries and confectioneries that make fresh products everyday.

All these events, activities, happenings, sights, sounds and scents of Christmas and the holidays create special and unforgettable memories. And who can deny that a pleasant memory is always something that is truly magical.

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The Joys Of Toys At Christmas

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Teri Champigny

The Joys Of Toys At Christmas

Although adults like to receive gifts, many will readily forego the pleasure by sacrificing, if it means a small member of the family will be totally pleased and delighted with their Christmas gift. Seeing the sparkle of joy in children’s eyes when they receive a toy or other Christmas present certainly confirms that Christmas is for children. And after all, Santa brings gifts for all the good boys and girls of any age.

Toys are a significant part of Christmas. Parents go all out for children, they make the extra effort to give children something really special such as what the child wishes, desires or longs for. It may be a toy such as a particular type of doll, a dream dollhouse or an item like a bike or train set, or motorized vehicle. The fun of getting a toy at Christmas begins earlier for children as they start to make their wish list and anticipate getting one or more of what they desire.

For teenagers, the most desired toy may not be a toy in the real sense of the word. A toy, in today’s casual speech, can mean a favorite gadget such as an ultra-stylish cell phone, a game stations, MP3 player, electronic organizer or even a computer.

Toy sales at Christmas play a major role in the economics of retailers in the toy industry. Toy makers use the Christmas season to release new and updated products with the hope of capturing a significant slice of the billions of dollars that consumers spend during the holidays.

The strategy among toy makers has been to release a new product that they hope will be the ‘must-have’ toy for the season. Consequently, they try to create buzz about the toys and have a specific release date, all with the hope that parents and other consumers will clamor for the item and even make it sold-out or hard to obtain as the season progresses. Such driving demand can easily justify a spike in the price of the item.

Toys have also evolved beyond dolls, trains and cars to be very interactive and educational. The popularity of educational toys and the presence of increased technology have combined to produce many toys that are highly computerized.

Receiving a toy as a gift at Christmas can play an important role in creating a lasting memory. When a child gets the right toy – one that is highly desired or is surprised by a wonderful toy – he or she will remember the feeling it brought for a lifetime and recall it whenever there’s talk of which Christmas was a favorite. It also helps to create a tradition as the child becomes an adult and wants to recapture a similar feeling by seeking to do the same for his or her own child.

Then, there are the children with a wish list that’s basically a hope to get something, any toy at Christmas. Many companies, businesses, churches and social organizations arrange to have members donate new and age appropriate toys that are distributed to children in need. Putting a smile on the faces of those children will create warm memories about Christmas and Santa Claus for them. And by participating in a charitable effort, the donors are themselves Santa Claus and spreaders of goodwill and cheer that embody the meaning of Christmas.

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Should I Use LED Christmas Lights

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Teri Champigny

Should I Use LED Christmas Lights

Classic Christmas Tree Lights & Decorations

If you are like most families out there, chances are that you have not purchased a new set of Christmas lights for quite some many years. You have probably been using the exact same strings of lights for decades, slowly replacing bulb after bulb as you find them broken or burned out. By now you may have even spent so much money on additional bulbs and supplies for your aging Christmas lights that you could have purchased a whole new set. In any event, the time will soon come where you will have to part with your old Christmas lights in favor of a whole new set – but you may be surprised about the wide variety of choices that you will be faced with. A lot has changed since you last purchased a string of Christmas lights, and now you can not only find lights that are of the traditional style, but Christmas lights that are powered by LED bulbs.

So, when you are finally faced with the choice about what type of Christmas lights to purchase, what should you do? Should you go with the classic style bulbs or the high tech new LED bulbs for your next string of Christmas lights? Even though the LED Christmas lights are completely superior in every way, shape and form to traditional Christmas lights, there may still be a few reasons why you would want to stick with traditional lights. Hopefully by examining the pros and cons of each type of Christmas light we will be able to help you in your quest to find a brand new string of lights for either indoor or outdoor use.

LED Christmas lights are a relatively new product on the Christmas lights market – but that certainly does not mean that they have not been tried and tested. In fact, they have undergone so much testing that just about each and every string of LED Christmas lights is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use – meaning that you can use the same sting of LED Christmas lights on your tree one year or on your eaves the next. If you are the type of person who likes to contribute to conservation and the environment, you will no longer have to feel guilty about running your Christmas lights for a few months in the wintertime either. LED Christmas lights have been shown to use far less energy than traditional Christmas lights – lowering your electric bill and decreasing your dent on the ecosystem.

With so many benefits, what could possibly be wrong with LED Christmas lights? Well, if you are investing in all new lights for either indoor or outdoor use, LED Christmas lights are great. They shine brightly and have a much lower rate of burning out after too much use. However, their brightness is both a blessing and a curse because if you try to mix a string of LED Christmas lights with traditional lights, the display will look incomplete and incorrect because the LED Christmas lights burn so much brighter than traditional lights. So, buy LED Christmas lights if you want a whole new set of lights, but if you are adding to your old set of traditional lights, stick with old style Christmas lights.

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All About Santa Claus

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Teri Champigny

All About Santa Claus

It’s only fitting that since Santa Claus has the magnificent capability to visit homes around the world in a single night that more than one place would claim to be his home. It’s common belief that Santa hails from the wintry North Pole, but folks in Finland will also tell you that Santa calls that country his home. To prove it, the Finns will even invite you to visit Santa in his workshop before Christmas or during the year and talk with Santa Claus as he and his elves busy themselves for their end-of-year Christmas expedition around the globe.

The popularity in America today of the images and legend of Santa Claus can be traced to the poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,’ that was written by Clement Clarke Moore in 1822. In that poem, Moore described St. Nicholas as a jolly fellow who flew from house to house in a sleigh pulled by reindeers and waited for children to go to bed on Christmas Eve before he came down the chimney to deliver Christmas presents for them.

Following the distribution of that poem, the popular magazine Harper’s Weekly published cartoons by Thomas Nast between 1863 and 1886 that depicted Santa as a cheerful fellow with a large round belly and long white beard who wore a bright red suit that was trimmed with white fur. In those cartoons, Santa also held a sack, which was filled with toys for boys and girls, over his shoulder. The cartoons also showed Santa reading letters from good boys and girls, working in his workshop with his elves, checking his list to make sure he had all the required toys and even showed his wife, Mrs. Claus.

The tradition of Santa Claus was brought to America however by Dutch colonists who settled in New York City, which was called New Amsterdam at the time. The real St. Nicholas is said to be a minor saint from the 4th Century with a reputation for generosity and kindness that gave rise to legends of many miracles that he performed for the poor and unhappy. One of the stories about the legend of St. Nicholas is that he saved three poor girls who were sisters from being sold into a life of slavery or prostitution by their father. According to the legend, Santa Claus provided the girls with a dowry so that they could get married.

The legend of St. Nicholas led to hundreds of people being devoted to him and consequently thousands of European churches became dedicated to him. After the Reformation period however, widespread practice and worship of St. Nicholas disappeared in European countries that were Protestant, except in Holland where the legend of St. Nicholas continued. St. Nicholas was known as Sint Nikolaas but that was later corrupted to Sinter Klaas.

Dutch colonists took this tradition of Sinter Klaas to New York City where it was adopted using the Englist name of Santa Claus. Over time, the Dutch legend of the kindly saint was combined with old Nordic folktales about a magician who punished naughty children and rewarded good ones with presents to give rise to the stories that now exist about Santa Claus.

The red and white-trimmed suit of Santa Claus is believed to be the colors that the original St. Nicholas wore because red and white were the colors of the robes worn by traditional bishops. It is also believed that the Coca Cola Co. played a role in what is regarded as the popular look of Santa Claus today through paintings by artist Haddon Sundblom that were placed in some of the company’s advertisement between 1931 and 1964.

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Christmas Decoration Ideas for Kids

Posted on December 16, 2011 by Teri Champigny

Christmas Decoration Ideas for Kids

Are you a parent? If so, there is a good chance that you already know just how much kids love the holidays. That is why you may want to think about letting your children help you decorate for Christmas. In fact, in addition to just letting them help you hang Christmas decorations, you may also want to let them make their own handmade Christmas decorations. Not only will you find that there are a number of benefits to doing so, but you will also find that there are a number of fun and exciting Christmas decorations that they can easily make.

Almost every family that celebrates Christmas has a Christmas tree; therefore, there is a good chance that your family will have one. One fun and exciting Christmas craft project that your children could do involves making their own Christmas ornaments. Christmas ornaments can be made from regular paper or any other type of material. In fact, you can purchase a number of Christmas ornament cutouts or guides from your local craft store. These ornament pieces are likely plain, but already shaped like something, such as a star or a cross. It would be up to your child to paint their ornament. This type of Christmas decoration craft project is great for small children or those who may be making their own Christmas decorations for the first time.

In addition to Christmas trees, a large number of families have small Christmas signs or pictures throughout their home. These signs and pictures often state a Christmas message or have a picture of Santa. Your children could easily make their own paintings or drawings, often with the supplies that can already be found inside your home. Your child’s picture would likely look great on your refrigerator or you could even frame the picture and hang it up somewhere else inside your home. This type of Christmas decoration craft project is ideal for children of any age and, as previously mentioned, is a great way to save money since you likely already have all of the needed supplies.

Another fun Christmas decoration that your children could do is make a centerpiece for your dinning room table. In fact, you may also want to use that centerpiece for your Christmas dinner. If you are looking for a somewhat elegant centerpiece, you could easily have your children make their own. You can do this by purchasing artificial flowers, a large bowl or vase, as well as other decorative items. Your children can easily arrange these items to create their own unique centerpieces for your dinning room table. It may also be a good idea to let them be crafty. Your child may also be able to create a centerpiece in the shape of Santa or a Christmas tree by using construction paper and a few other small supplies.

Regardless of which type of Christmas decorations you allow your child or children to make, they will likely enjoy the experience, especially if you participate as well. For a child, there is nothing like seeing their Christmas drawings hanging on the walls or their Christmas ornaments hanging on the tree. That is why you are advised to let your children make their own Christmas decorations. As mentioned above, there are a number of decorations that they can easily create; decorations that may require little time and money.

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The Best Xbox 360 Package For Xbox 2011!

Posted on December 4, 2011 by Teri Champigny

Xbox 360 4GB With Kinect – The Best Xbox 360 Package For Xbox 2011!

In this article we are going to have a look at the Xbox 360 4GB With Kinect and why we consider this to be one of the top Xmas gifts of 2011. Truth is there are 3 main consoles out there at the minute that are sought after if you are into gaming and that is the Xbox 360, the PS3 and the Nintendo Wii.

What sets the Xbox 360 4GB With Kinect apart id the price for this Christmas 2011. You get the new black Xbox 360 which includes the latest board so red lights and hardware issues are far less likely to happen.

The console also comes with a 4GB hard drive that while this is not the biggest but it is WAY cheaper than the Xbox 360 250GB hard-drive version. Of course the main thing as well is that you get the Kinect that when bought alone costs nearly as much as this console.

Another feature about the Xbox 360 4GB With Kinect is the fact that you get the actual Wi-Fi built into the Kinect so this means rather than having the normal wireless adapter on the back of the console you will now get a much better signal in most cases.

Of course you will also get the option to become a member of Xbox Live with the package and we recommend making sure you have enough for the $10 monthly fee so you will be able to play your games with people around the world.

You will also be able to watch the latest movies and download them and there is also a feature on Xbox Live where you can listen to Last Fm and all of your favourite music.

You also get 1 Xbox 360 Wireless Controller so if you need another it is a good idea to purchase an extra one to avoid disappointment. The other interesting thing about the new model Xbox 360 is that you get more USB ports that come in handy. Before the Xbox 360 only had 2 at the front and if you had headphones and the Kinect plugged in and you wanted to listen to your IPod this could cause problems.

With this model you get a total of 5 USB ports which are 3 at the back and 2 at the front.

Lastly you also get a free game called Kinect Adventures and this is awesome because it will allow you to see what you can do with your Kinect!

Here is exactly what you get in the box:

• Xbox 360 4GB S Console

• Kinect Sensor for Xbox 360

• Kinect Adventures game – rated “E” for Everyone

• Xbox 360 Black Wireless Controller

• Xbox 360 Composite A/V cable (standard definition)

• One Month Xbox LIVE Gold Membership

• 1 year limited warranty on console

If you want to make someone very happy this Xmas it is well worth checking out the Xbox 360 4GB With Kinect.

You can even have it wrapped and shipped to your door or anywhere else if you order Xbox 360 4GB With Kinect from Amazon!

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Lowest Price On LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7965

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Teri Champigny

Lowest Price On The LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7965!

In this article we are going to look at the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7965 which is the new model to be released from LEGO and the most sought after for Christmas 2011. If you know someone that love LEGO than you need to check this out as it will be one of the top Christmas gifts of 2011.

The LEGO set gives you a Millennium Falcon that has been taken straight from the movie Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope during the escape scene and you get stunning detail.

The hull plates open up to reveal a stunning interior, you will also have twin flick missiles and rotating quad laser cannons and a detachable cockpit cover. As well as that you will also get some figures to pilot the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon of course!

You will get LEGO figures to go with the Falcon and these include Hans Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, Princess Leia Organa and Darth Vader.

They also come with 3 lightsabers, 3 blasters and 1 crossbow included in the set.

Here is an overview of the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon:

• Straight from the Death Star escape scene of Episode IV: A New Hope

• Includes 6 minifigures: Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Chewbacca, Ben Kenobi, Princess Leia Organa and Darth Vader

• Millennium Falcon features opening hull, detailed interior, twin flick missiles, rotating laser cannons and detachable cockpit cover

• 3 lightsabers, 3 blasters and 1 crossbow also included

The LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon is an outstanding set and should not be missed!

Make sure that you get the correct model number which is 7965 or you will be getting an older version and this new one is the most sought after. Also this is quite a complex LEGO set and we recommend that children aged 12+ tackle this one as it does require some building but that is what is the fun of LEGO right?

The actual Millennium Falcon gives you over 1200 pieces so you can see how big the set is!

You will be able to seat all of the figures in similar places inside the ship once you have built it that you see in the movies. You will also be able to open up the roof because it is folding panels so that is cool when you want to play with the toy and move the figures around.

If you look as well you will also see Luke’s training droid true to the film!

You will also be able to see the table where they played virtual chess in the film.

This toy is fantastic if you have kids or relations that are into the Star Wars movies or EVEN for yourself as a collector’s item!

When you add all of the above to the fact that you get minifigures as well this is an awesome LEGO package for the price!

You can even have it wrapped and shipped to your door or anywhere else if you order the LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon 7965 from Amazon!

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Transformers Dark Of The Moon-Optimus Prime – The Best Price

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Teri Champigny

Transformers Dark Of The Moon-Optimus Prime – A Complete Review And The Best Price!

Transformers Dark of The Moon was one of the biggest movies of 2011 and that means that the toys are in VERY high demand this Xmas 2011. One of the top toys that you want to check out if you know someone that loves Transformers Dark of the Moon is the Optimus Prime from MechTech.

The Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime is able to transform into a vehicle and then back to a robot with ease. Of course Optimus wouldn’t be much of a transformer if not!

You will also get an Ion blaster that converts into a battle cannon as well.

This version has been voted the top figure because it is the most realistic version that is VERY close to the movie version of Optimus Prime.

When you transform to a truck you can store the blaster behind a compartment in the truck so you don’t have to worry about losing parts. Just a note about the transforming process – if you are new to Transformers or have very young children you might have problems with folding back the arms that you have to do to transform into a truck, however after a few goes this gets a lot easier.

Another thing to note about the Transformers Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime is that the durability and quality of the item is very good! This is a relief because you know how things can get accidently broken when the kids get excited!

You can also check out the Megatron Dark of the Moon figure if you are looking to have a battle and once you have a few of these that are very close to the movie it does look awesome! This figure is awesome as an Xmas gift but you will have to hurry as these are set to sell out very quickly!

You will also notice small details like the scar on the helmet that Optimus Prime has in the movie.

In short if you are trying to pick the best Transformers Dark of the Moon Figure you cannot do better than the Optimus Prime figure.

Here is an overview of the features that you get with the Optimus Prime toy:

· He lays his life on the line in the defence of his adopted world. Every action he takes, and every modification he makes to his formidable body, is done to protect Earth.

· Spring into action with this vehicle-to-robot hero!

· As the war rages on, keep converting him back and forth, so he is ready to face whatever his enemies throw at him!

· Robot hero figure converts from vehicle mode to robot and back! Ion blaster converts to battle cannon!

· Weapons work with any MechTech Transformer figure! (Each sold separately.)

As mentioned in the features above – if you do check out the Megatron figure you will be able to use the weapons with this Optimus prime as well.

You can even have it wrapped and shipped to your door or anywhere else if you order Transformers Dark Of The Moon Optimus Prime from Amazon!

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Playstation 3 320GB + Move Bundle – The Best Price For 320GB With Move Bundle!

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Teri Champigny

Playstation 3 320GB + Move Bundle – The Best Price For 320GB With Move Bundle!

The Playstation 3 Move Bundle is always an awesome toy and for Christmas 2011 it is predicted to be one of the top sellers. What makes the Playstation 3 more appealing is the fact that the 320GB version is now offered with the Move controller.

For those of you that are not sure about the Move controller and the Playstation Eye Camera that is also included in the package this article will help you out a little. The move controller is equipped with a three axis gyroscope and a three axis accelerometer as well as a magnetic field sensor!

What the Playstation move does during gameplay is track the precise movements and also the angle of the controller and the Playstation Eye camera which will be set up to be aimed at the player allows the console to detect the exact position of the player at any given time.

When you add both of these features together you get very realistic and responsive movements in game and this of course means that you will have hours of fun controlling your Playstation 3 and playing games with your movements alone.

To test out the capacity of the Playstation Move you also get a game included that is Sports Champions and it features six events that range from table tennis to gladiatorial combat so this will allow you to work out the Playstation 3 Move device! You will also be able to have two move controllers as well if you wanted to play with a friend.

Of course the other features of the Playstation 3 With Move Bundle deserve a mention as well. You will get a HUGE HD with the system and 320GB is more than enough to download movies even Blue-Ray ones and games. Of course the Playstation 3 also has a big advantage over the Xbox 360 in the way that you will be able to play Blu-Ray discs in the system for unrivalled picture quality.

The actual Dual Shock controller that you get with the bundle is one of the new ones as well and it features pressure sensors in each button and also the Six axis motion sensing technology that will allow you to feel each crash and explosion right in the palm of your hands!

 

Here is an overview of what you get with the Playstation 3 Move Bundle:

• PlayStation 3 320 GB system
• DualShock 3 wireless controller
• PlayStation Move motion controller (wireless)
• PlayStation Eye camera
• Sports Champions Blu-Ray game
• PlayStation Move game demos disc
• AC power cord, AV cable, USB cable

If you know someone that is after a Playstation 3 this Xmas then there has NEVER been a better time to pick up the system and with a whopping 320GB Hard Drive and the Playstation Move device you can save some big bucks this Xmas!

Just remember to pick up another controller if you want to play with 2 players!

You can even have it wrapped and shipped to your door or anywhere else if you order Playstation 3 320GB With Move Bundle from Amazon!

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Nintendo 3DS Red – Get The Best Price This Christmas!

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Teri Champigny

Nintendo 3DS Red – How To Get The Best Price This Christmas!

The Nintendo 3DS Red is set to be one of the top sellers this Xmas 2011 and we also think that the Cherry Red version will be the most popular however you can also get the system in black as well.

The Nintendo 3DS is a brand new hand held gaming console and is the fourth major release from the DS product line with the major changes being that the new 3DS utilizes 3D Slider functionality and it also gives you an improved LCD display which will actually give you a 3D effect on games without having to wear 3D glasses.

The 3D Screen as with previous models of handheld by Nintendo has an upper and lower LCD display with a “clamshell” layout. The lower screen gives you touchscreen technology which makes it easier to pick options and is 3.02″ (2.42″ wide x 1.81″ high) with a 320x 240 pixel resolution.

The screen is also capable of displaying 16.77 million colors!

However the top screen is where the REAL technology is and you will get a 3.02″ wide x 1.81″ high screen that will give you the same 16.77 million color display but it also gives you a 3D display so it adds depth to gameplay.

There is also a built in 3D depth slider and this will allow you to adjust the 3D effect to your liking. The games do look better with 3D but if you don’t like it with the slider you can turn the effect off and have it in retro 2D if you prefer!

Another awesome feature is that you get a built in 3D camera and the pixel count is quite high so the quality will be very good. You get 300,000 pixels that make up your pictures.

In short if you are looking for the ultimate handheld games console then you need to give the Nintendo 3DS Red a look, of course you don’t HAVE to go with the red color.

This is set to be one of the top toys for Xmas 2011 and with big discounts in place for the festive period as well.

Here is a look at what you get in the Nintendo 3DS box:

Nintendo 3DS system, Nintendo 3DS charging cradle, Nintendo 3DS AC adapter, Nintendo 3DS stylus, SD Memory Card (2 GB), six AR card(s) (view the cards using the outer cameras to play supported AR games), Quick-Start Guide, Operations Manual (including warranty).

A word of caution however:

If you are planning on picking up the Nintendo 3DS for Xmas 2011 make sure you are quick as these do not look like they will be in stock for long! There is a HUGE demand for these consoles and you should order early to avoid disappointment.

Wait until you see the awesome new software that you get with the system called StreetPass…

This product comes in at number 6 on our list as one of the best selling Xmas gifts of 2011!

You can even have it wrapped and shipped to your door or anywhere else if you order Nintendo 3DS Red from Amazon!

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