Top 10 Toys of 2007... #9

If you have been paying attention to my blog at all in the past year, you will know how much of an impact High School Musical has had in our lives. From the movies, to the music, to the video games to of course the dolls. While on vacation in San Diego we went to Wal-Mart (any trip I take outside of New York now contains a visit to a local Wal-Mart... i love them). While there we came upon this High School Musical two pack containing Troy and Gabriella. My love had to have it. Upon bringing it home and displaying it in our room, Scrappy loved it. She now wanted one as well, so she decided she wanted her own set for her birthday. (Yes we own two HSM sets at home).

The outfits depict the scene from the end of the movie when they sing "Together". Although Troy shoud be in a white tank top and not in his basketball jersey is forgiveable. The sound clip included is that of the song "Breaking Free" which also isn't accurate. Also the sculpt is more Barbie and Ken as Troy and Gabriella. Even with those flaws I couldnt omit these figures from the list. They just meant too much to our family.

Of course since the release of these figures Mattel has released a new line of HSM 2 dolls which are 2.5 inches shorter. So although Scrappy now has Ryan, Sharpay, Taylor and Chad they seem so much shorter than the rest. It's more accurate if the true Barbie's are supposed to be adults and these new dolls are supposed closer to the teen Skipper of the 80's. C'est la vie.

Special thanks again (for these and all other toy pics) must go out to my love... thanks baby.