Well I am in that same crowd who waits until the last minute to buy presents for the family. I cannot really see what is the cool thing this year. Instead, I am listening and watching my kids interest. One loves to hunt so I found some hunter figures with birds, moose and elk. The other loves Lego and who what where or when can you ever go wrong buying lego for a boy. Scanning the internet shopping I still see robots, new versions of Monopoly and life like dolls. Nothing has really changed. Have we maxed out all inventions? Is there ever going to be anything new? Who is say. Hey, my kid loves plastic army men. They are cheap and fun. I swear there is nothing shocking or worth standing in line for. Have fun instead with the simple toys.