31 October 2012 Last updated at 12:00 ET By Kevin Peachey Personal finance reporter, BBC News

Technological advances have again influenced the toy industry's top picks for success this Christmas.

A hand-held tablet computer for youngsters and a dance mat that can be connected to a digital music player are among those tipped for success.

They appear in the Toy Retailers Association annual Dream Toys parade.

While some battery-free toys have been highlighted, a separate campaign has offered an alternative list for traditional toys.

The cheapest toy on the Dream Toys list is a Barbie for older children called Monster High Ghouls Rule Dolls, which has a recommended price of 22.99.

The most expensive is the LeapPad 2 - a child-friendly tablet computer - which has a recommended price of 89.99.

"We continue to see technology being woven into toys to add extra dimensions to the play experience - whether this is the use of apps, interactivity, touch screens or integrated multi-functions such as e-readers and cameras," said Gary Grant, chairman of the Dream Toys selection panel.

The list also includes Nerf guns, that fire foam darts, toys with links to films such as the Web Shooting Spiderman, and new versions of older toys such as the Cabbage Patch Kids doll.

The majority of the toys in the top 13 picks require batteries or need to be charged up.

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