Hot new toys for this Christmas season

Retailers are still struggling to keep their heads above water since the Great Recession hit in 2009. So, expect this Christmas season to hit early, with some experts speculating that we will start to see discounts even before the Thanksgiving holiday shopping season with Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

Information is already starting to be leaked regarding the hottest toy deals and discounts for this christmas season. Here are a few items that retailers like Fisher Price, Matchbox, and Mattel are expecting to be big sellers for this christmas shopping season.

Commercials for the Fisher Price Rock Star Mickey are already starting to appear on tv. Rock out with Rock Star Mickey as he bobs his head, kicks his feet, and finishes with his signature move "The Mickey Split". You child can learn his moves in the "How to be a Rock Star" mode or watch him jam with three other songs. Rock Star Mickey requires four AA batteries.

Rock Star Mickey is currently priced at $55 at the Fisher Price Online store, but expect the Rock Star Mickey to be a major item in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads. With reported discounts and black friday deals as low as $29.95.

This item is already a huge hit in the UK, and is expected to make its U.S. debut this christmas season. By Thinkway Toys, this product is sure to delight your child. This product is pretty easy to use, but is geared for at least ages 4 and up. The child has to be able to hold the button and point to get the vehicle to follow. The premise of the toy is that the cars chase the light projected from the remote control. What's nice about the car is that it is made to flip over so there is no need to worry about your child getting frustrated because it flips over and won't run.

Modestly priced at $39.99, Lazer Stunt Chaser is available at most of the major retailers, such as, Target, Toys R Us, Sears and Amazon.com. Look for a black friday or cyber monday deal that offers a price cut for the main toy and possible an additional percentage off an accessiory, like the Cyclone tube or the Doom's Gate launch hoop.

Stinky the Garbage Truck by Mattel, a surprising favorite from last year is making waves again for this holiday season. Like his pal Rocky the Robot Truck, this newest member of the Big Rig Buddies is trash guzzling tons of fun. He sings, he talks, he crunches cars, and he even tells jokes.

With an average rating of four out of five stars, this talking truck is sure to be a big hit with your child this christmas season. Look for black friday and cyber monday deals of up to half of the original price of $59.99.

I have to admit, I don't quite understand the phenomenon known as Fijit Friends. But these soft plushy robot friends are all the craze, especially with young girls. Dubbed "a gir's interactive best friend" your daughter, niece, or grandchild would love to have one of the four different Fijit Friends characters: Willa, Sage, Serafina, or Logan. Each one has a unique personality and jokes to share with their best friend.

Fijit Friends were designed for children ages 6 and up. With interactive dance abilities that allow the Fijit Friend to hear the beat of the music that is playing and respond accordingly. The head and body swivels, turns, and bops it's head to the beat of the music, no matter how fast or slow. Fijit Friends not only dance, but they sing too. Each Fijit Friend comes with it's own unique song.

In addition to dancing and singing, Fijit Friends are created with the top voice recognition technology that allows it to understand up to 30 words and/or phrases and respond accordingly. They can tell jokes, make kissy noises, and even become a night light when your child says "Good Night!".

Reasonably priced at around $45, Fijit Friends is an excellent christmas buy. Expect to see black friday and cyber monday deals as low as $24.95.