Hannah Montana tops Bratz

Last updated: November 19, 2008 12:50 p.m.

Second-most-popular toy for girls, retail survey says

The Journal Gazette

Although Barbie is still the top gal in the doll parade, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday that Hannah Montana jumped four spots this year to the No. 2 spot, replacing Bratz dolls.

The 2008 Top Toys survey conducted by BIGresearch said the Bratz dolls slipped to fourth place.

Video games and "High School Musical" merchandise appeared for the first time on the Top 10 list for girls.

The list for girls:

1) Barbie

2) Disney Hannah Montana

3) Dolls (generic)

4) Bratz

5) Nintendo Wii

6) Video Games

7) Elmo

8) Disney "High School Musical"

9) Disney Princess

10) American Girl

The list for boys:

1) Video games

2) Nintendo Wii

3) LEGO

4) Cars (generic)

5) Transformers

6) Elmo

7) "Star Wars"

8) Hot Wheels

9) Remote-controlled vehicles

10) Xbox 360

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