Tablets, led by the Apple iPad, are once again the most wanted gifts this season and will be in high demand. Those looking for a cost-effective tablet should look at the Polaroid 7" bundle, which comes with a keyboard and earbuds, and is preloaded with Android software.
It has been nearly six years since a new videogame console has been launched. That changes with the anticipated arrival of the Wii U, the successor to Nintendo's popular Wii console. Wii U launches on November 18th and will be available nationwide, including on Shopko.com. Retail price for the console is $299. It includes not only the gaming console, but a controller that is also a color tablet.
LG and Samsung Smart TV's are the hottest entertainment gift this holiday. With a smart TV, viewers can surf the Internet, pull up a movie on Netflix, listen to music on Pandora or even engage with friends and family via Facebook.
Popular children's toy company, Mattel, is introducing an exciting and innovative new way for kids to play with Apptivity, which brings physical toys to life, transforms tablets into moving digital worlds and lets kids of all ages unlock their imaginations. The toy brands that Shopko 's retail experts expect to be in greatest demand include Barbie, Lego, Monster High, Nerf, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels and Matchbox.
