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Christine Osborne from Wonder
Works in Charleston,
South Carolina
“The Play-Doh Fun
Classic Factory (1) is back!
Our favorite retro trend comes
in a vintage storage box and is
modeled after the original version
from the 1960s. It’s so nostalgic!
”The X-7 Micro Lite (2)
is a really cool light-up drone.
Drones are a huge trend in toys
right now, and this one is perfect
for nighttime flying.
“Moon Shoes (3) are now
cooler than ever! Kids experience
anti-gravity effects as they
jump, and develop balance and
coordination. With adjustable
Velcro straps and a no-skid grip,
they’re safe for ages 7 and up.
”The Passback Football (4)
lets kids practice their football skills
on their own. It has a flat end, so
when you throw it against a wall it
‘passes’ the ball right back. It’s an
innovative training tool for athletes,
and a great way for kids to develop
hand-eye coordination. Pretty nifty!
“Shopkins (5) from Moose
Toys are another hot trend. The
supermarket-themed miniatures
are the ‘it’ collectible for kids.
New characters and themes are
being released, as well as play sets,
plush and accessories. It’s popular
and at a great price point.”
Evelyn Gould from Jester’s Fun
Factory in Ontario, Canada
“Dragon Dash (6) from
Noggin Playground is an
ASTRA exclusive. We feature the
game as an in-store demo and it’s
been doing very well. Kids like
been doing very well. Kids like
how it plays and parents love
how it plays and parents love
that it’s cooperative. Adults with
that it’s cooperative. Adults with
special needs enjoy it too. It’s
special needs enjoy it too. It’s
great for different ages to play
great for different ages to play
together.
together.