PITTSBURGH -- They look great in TV advertisements, but what will your children really think of this year's hottest toys? Each week, a group of Pittsburgh kids and their parents sit down with WPXI.com's consumer guru, Jessica Woiner, to put the items on your shopping list to the test.

A message from our guide, local mom Susan Lewis:

"We are really excited in my house to be testing toys for the holiday season. I know from many birthdays and holidays with my kids that nothing is worse than buying a toy for your children that looks like so much fun and it turns out to be a disappointment. I also love it when I find a toy that is unusual that my kids love. So I am going to try to have a good mix of both. I am going to test some popular toys but also try to find some that may be a diamond in the rough."

THIS WEEK'S TOYS:

GeoAir High-Flyin' Airport

Winnie The Pooh Roll To The Rescue Sleuthin Tigger

Little People Doodle-Pro By Fisher Price

Elmo's Learning Fun Laptop

WEEK 1 TOYS:

Fisher Price Imaginext Spike, The Ultra Dinosaur

Sesame Street Elmo Live!

WowWee Alive Polar Bear

Playskool Helmet Heroes Police Officer

WEEK 2 TOYS:

Mattel Little Mommy Gotta Go Doll

Crayola Color Wonder Light Up Brush

WEEK 3 TOYS:

Wow Wee Butterfly Indoor Outdoor Flyer

Fisher-Price Imaginext Super Friends Bat Cave

Mater The Truck Activity Ride On

Bee Bop Band Music Toy Set

WEEK 4 TOYS:

Barbie MyHouse Playset

Playskool Clipo Creativity Table And Figure Bucket

Fisher-Price Learning DJ

Little Tikes Pop Tunes Big Rocker Guitar

WEEK 5 TOYS:

Spy Gear Spy Video ATV-360

Fisher-Price Smart Cycle

LeapFrog Spin And Sing Alphabet Zoo

Fisher-Price Elmo's World Record 'N Play Phone Center