World Report: March 6, 1998 Vol.3 No.19

Top 5 Best-Selling Toys

Which toys will be at the top of your holiday wish list in December? Toymakers are already trying to answer that question. Last month they met at the American International Toy Fair in New York City to show off their new games and gizmos. A hit toy can make big bucks: Tamagotchi raked in $150 million in 1997. Here are last year's hot sellers, not including video games:

1. Tamagotchi virtual pets

2. Sesame Street Tickle Me Elmo

3. Holiday Barbie '97

4. Giga Pets

5. Star Wars figures

Source: The NPD Group