Kids love the garbage truck. It drives up to their house once a week and stops right in front of it. It make cool beeping noises and rumbles as it crunches down cans full of garbage. Add to that the fact that garbage men are usually friendly and it's no wonder kids come running when they hear these big trucks enter the neighborhood. Kids love large trucks, and the garbage truck is one they see from an early age.

Toy garbage trucks are likely to be one of the top gifts this year. The toy manufacturers have gone all out this year and are releasing many cool, new vehicles. Add the new ones to the ones that are already on the market and you have the perfect year for those looking to give a garbage truck as a gift. Read the rest of the article for more information on which trucks will be the hottest ones this year.

Stinky the Garbage Truck

If early indicators are sign of things to come, Stinky will be one of the hottest gifts this year. He is a truck and a robot in one. He's loud and crass, and is likely to be your kids favorite toy once they find him under the Christmas tree. Younger kids will love Stinky's songs while the older kids in the family will laugh at the things he says and does. If you want to give the gift of Stinky this year, get him early since he'll most likely sell out.

Bruder Trucks

A Bruder toy is a quality German-made toy that is built to last. Bruder makes their vehicles without glue or screws so they will last a long time. These trucks are reminiscent of the ones we played with as kids. They look and feel like the real thing and are intended to bring out your child's imagination. These trucks are so realistic they even have knobs on the side that can be used to "crush" the trash dumped in the back.

Toy Story 3

This is set to be a banner year for fans of the Toy Story characters. There are multiple Toy Story 3 garbage trucks on the market, including a couple of Lego ones. While they are a little on the expensive side, Lego brand toys help your child build motor skills and are a fun toy for the older kids in your family. If you're shopping for younger children, then stick with the regular Toy Story 3 trucks. There's a couple of those to choose from as well.

Tonka Garbage Trucks

Yes, those Tonka trucks. Tonka has been around since the 1950's and has built a reputation for making tough trucks. They are offering at least 5 different models of garbage truck this year. While they are still made with the same care, Tonka trucks have changed a lot. There are now trucks offered for every age group. Toddlers love the Chuck and friends series of vehicles while older kids will appreciate one of the Tonka Titan trucks. Many of the trucks feature motorized arms that will dump garbage into the back of the truck when you press a button.