The Top Toys For Christmas 2013

Nothing wrong with waiting to start your Christmas shopping, but getting a head start could help you avoid missing out on some of the hottest toys for Christmas 2013.

Get a first look at some of the hottest toys of 2013!

There are always a few must-have toys around Christmas. And there are always a few people who take advantage of the demand to buy them.

You'll find those toys on Craigslist once the stores are sold out...for 3 times the normal cost.

A quick look at some of this season's top toys might save a little stress and a lot of money later on.

USAToday.com lists a few of the most popular:

Ages 0-2: Big Hugs Elmo (Playskool) and Twilight Turtle Tunes (Cloud b)
Ages 3-5: Despicable Me 2 Talking Minion Dave & Stuart (Thinkway Toys) and LeapPad Ultra (LeapFrog)
Ages 6-8: Battroborg (TOMY) and Disney Infinity (Disney Interactive)
Ages 9 and up: Lego Chima Cragger's Command Ship (Lego) and Kurio Touch 4s (Techno Source)