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{M.C. ESCHER SILK TIE}
Artist M.C. Escher played with
architecture, perspective and impossible
spaces. Our silk tie features one of his
classic compositions that transforms the
shape of a bird. Price: $48 glenbow.org
{TWOOLy BULL}
Unique animals designed by architect
Sindy Posso and Mayan artists
combine modern concepts with
ancestral native designs. Each twooly
is entirely handmade by skilful Mayan
weavers using 100 per cent natural
wool knitted in manual looms.
Price: $44.95 glenbow.org
{TREE IN A CAN,
CHRISTMAS TREE}
Holiday cheer blossoms before
your very eyes with a little help
from Tree in a Can. Price: $14
glenbow.org
{hk+np JEWELRY}
Sterling silver jewelry from a Vancouver-based design
studio that utilizes techniques and forms derived from
architecture. All products are designed in Vancouver and
produced in Japan. Price: earrings: $200; pendant:
$230; bracelet: $330 glenbow.org
The Art of Shopping
Stephen Avenue between
Centre Street and 1st Street SE
403.268.4119
www.glenbow.org
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{Leap Pad2
Sofia the First
Royal Bundle}
The bundle includes the first
learning tablet, enchanted
neoprene sleeve, seven
wallpapers, two regal sticker
sheets, $20 digital download
card and front and back cameras/video
recorders. Preloaded with nine apps and
works with LeapFrog’s library of 800-plus educator-approved
apps, games, e-books, videos, music and more (library content
sold separately). Comes with a five-inch colour touch screen and
stylus for convenient use. 3 and up. List price: $179.99
{My Little
Pony
Equestria
Girls} Exclusive to Toys
R Us, the Hasbro’s
Equestria Girls
give My Little Pony
lovers more to love
(shown is Fluttershy,
one of several in the
collection). 5 and up.
List price: $12.99
(Fluttershy)
{ANGRY BIRDS STAR
WARS TELEPOD
DESTROYER
BATTLE GAME}
This Hasbro game set lets
you stack up a star destroyer
and knock it down with your
five bird figures. Includes Capt.
Panaka, Jedi Youngling, Anakin
Skywalker (Pod racer), Padme
Amidala and Luke Skywalker
(Jedi) Bird figures;
Emperor Palatine,
Darth Vader, Zam
Wesell, Droideka and
Storm Trooper Pig
figures. 5 and up.
List price:
$39.99
Despicable Me 2 Minion Dave
Talking Action Figure
{Lego Friends
Dolphin Cruiser} With 55 Minion sayings and sound effects using Dave’s original
voice from the Despicable Me 2 movie. Banana Mode: Press the
back of Dave’s tongue and he will think you are feeding him; then
press his pocket or move his head to hear him make a farting
sound. “Feed” him more than once to hear super fart sounds. Two
AA batteries included for in-store demonstration. 4 and up.
List price: $34.99
Features waterslide, captain’s deck,
kitchen, living room, bedroom,
bathroom, shower, bow deck, snack
bar, chaise lounges and personal
water scooter. Accessories include
water-skis, dolphin sonar, sofa, plant,
food accessories, drinking glasses and
dolphin food. Ages 6 to 12 years.
List price: $69.99
TOP 15 TOYS
FOR HOLIDAY
SEASON 2013
Which toys will be in hottest demand this season?
On Nov. 5, Toys R Us released its annual hit list as
the most desired gifts in Canada.
List continues on Page 6.
{Kurio 7S Tablet}
The Techno Source Kurio tablet allows you to
control when and how long kids can use it, define
which type of websites can be accessed, define
which type of apps can be accessed, set up to eight
profiles and tons of preloaded content. List price:
$200.00
{Big Hugs Elmo} Hug your Hasbro Big Hugs Elmo toy and he really hugs
back. Dance and sing with Elmo, and move Elmo around
and see how he responds. Lay Elmo down, and he gets
sleepy and sings a lullaby. Ages 18 months and up.
List price: $59.99
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{Fascinator}
Looking for the perfect accoutrement to your holiday
outfit? This wildly elegant fascinator will be the talk of
the town. Visit the shops of the Haskayne Mercantile
Block (located before the Heritage Park gates) to
pursue the wide selection of styles. Price: $56.95
heritagepark.ca
Christmas
Shopping
AT THE HASKAYNE MERCANTILE BLOCK
{Lazy One Flapjacks}
Stay warm this holiday season and
make sure your “cheeks” aren’t “bear”
with these Lazy One Flapjacks —
super cute, super cosy long johns with
a built in trap door. Available in baby
onesies, kids and adult sizes. Price:
$19.95-$55.95 heritagepark.ca
{Anniversary pass}
Heritage Park Historical Village
is celebrating 50 years in 2014.
This golden anniversary will include
many new events, programs and
attractions throughout the year, as
well as returning classics. Be sure
not to miss any of the fun with the
exclusive Anniversary Pass, which
offers all the benefits of a Heritage
Park Annual Pass and more.
Price: From $54.99 heritagepark.ca
{Classic toys}
Don’t lose your marbles trying to find the
perfect stocking stuffers! From Tiny Tinny
Springy Thingies to Matchbox Puzzlers,
vintage-inspired toys will delight both the
young and young-at-heart. Check out the
full selection at Heritage Park’s wall-o-toys
in the Haskayne Mercantile Block.
Price: $2.95-$5.95 heritagepark.ca
Explore five shops full of gourmet Canadian food products,
fine antiques, traditional toys, vintage accessories and collectables,
or arrange for an unforgettable antique portrait at the
Park Lane Portrait Studio.
Shopping open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Located before the Heritage Park Gates
HERITAGEPARK.CA
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{LEGO Super Heroes Iron Man:
Malibu Mansion Attack}
Includes five minifigures: Tony Stark, Mark 42 Armor, Pepper Potts,
the Mandarin and Extremis soldier. Malibu Mansion section features
include DUM-E and the Mandarin’s helicopter, which measures more
than three inches (nine centimetres) high, nine inches (25 cm) long
and three inches (9 cm) wide. Malibu Mansion section features
exploding window function, rotating computer console and
holographic screens. DUM-E includes fire extinguisher and
Mark 5 suitcase. Ages 6 to 12 years. List price: $39.99
TOP 15 TOYS
Continued from Page 4
{Furby Boom}
Collect and hatch virtual Hasbro Furblings to fill your city in the Furby
Boom app, and try to get the golden Furblings egg.You can hatch and
raise virtual Furblings with your Furby Boom and play games together
using the free Furby Boom app. Use the Furby Boom app to give your
Furby Boom creature virtual food, checkups, showers and more. Furby
Boom will remember the name you give it and the names of other Furby
Boom friends it meets. Furby Boom has more than twice as many possible
responses as the previous Furby, and how you treat Furby Boom will
shape its personality. 6 and up. List price: $64.99
{Nerf Rebelle
Guardian Crossbow} The Guardian crossbow blaster from
Hasbro fires darts up to about 23 metres.
Features include: six-dart rapid blasting
with flexing bow arms, auto-rotating
six-dart launcher. Pull slide back and pull
trigger to fire. Includes six darts. 8 and up.
List price: $24.99
{Disney Infinity Starter Kit}
Includes video game and Infinity Base, as well as base piece that allows
access to three Infinity characters: Monsters University, Pirates of
the Caribbean and The Incredibles and three Infinity characters: Mr.
Incredible, Jack Sparrow and Sulley. Also includes first Infinity power
disc, unique web codes to unlock content online and on a mobile device.
Disney Infinity supports two-player co-op play in “play set” mode, and
up to four players via local or network online play in “toy box” mode for
HD consoles (Xbox 360, PlayStation3 and Wii U). Enjoy two-player
co-op play in “toy box” mode on the Nintendo Wii. Rating: Everyone
10+. List price: $74.99
{Skylanders SWAP
Force Starter Kit} This Activision starter pack includes:
one video game, one portal of power,
three Skylanders figures, one character
collector poster, three-sticker sheets with
secret codes and three trading cards.
Platforms: Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS,
Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Wii U, Sony
PS3, Sony PS4 and Xbox One. Rating:
E 10+. Online from: $74.99
{Y-Volution YFliker F3
Scooter in Red and
Black} {Crayola Marker Maker}
Create up to 16 customized markers. All the tools needed to create customized
coloured markers using this Crayola kit. Create your own colours: use the
mixing guide or make your very own colour. Dip the marker core to absorb your
custom ink. Compact design with built in storage. 6 to 15. List price: $24.99
This new innovative three-wheeled scooter from
Yvolve Sports Ltd. is for kids and adults and
is a great way to get outside and get active.
Its cool, side-to-side ride and fun carving and
drifting action, provides a riding experience
completely different from traditional kick
scooters. Ages 7 to 9. Online price range:
$149.99-$197.99
{Monster High 13 Wishes
Haunt The Casbah Doll} The ghouls of Mattel’s Monster High have been inspired to haunt
the Casbah dolled up in to-die-for Moroccan-inspired fashions.
Each doll comes with a fun lantern accessory to help create an
even more boo-tiful night! Pictured is Frankie Stein. 6 to 13. List
price: $24.99
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{Lenox Butterfly Meadow
collection}
Based on the artistry of Louise Le Luyer, Butterfly
Meadow china dinnerware features monarchs,
tiger swallowtails, orange sulphurs, other
winged species and even dragonflies.
Crafted of Lenox white porcelain, it’s
microwave and dishwasher safe. Collection
includes dinnerware and serve-ware sets.
Price: from $14.99 to $179.99.
Available at select stores and
homeoutfitters.com
{And Then There Were Nuns}
{Angel
wings}
These metallic angel
wings mounted
on stands have an
adjustable height of
66 centimetres (26
inches). List price:
$79.99 Available at select
stores and Bowring
Bestselling author Jane Christmas’s decision to enter
a convent to discern whether she is “nun material”
becomes a dilemma when long-term partner Colin
proposes. Christmas puts her engagement aside and
embarks on an extraordinary year-plus adventure to
four convents. List price: $19.95
Available at select bookstores and indigo.ca
Gifts for HER
Whether she is a crafter, techie or the outdoorsie type, there are many
gifts that would make the woman in your life feel appreciated this
holiday season.
{Samsung Galaxy NX}
{MEC Co-Opted
Jacket}
This women’s vintage-inspired
down jacket comes with
technical features to make it a
winter staple, including being
treated with a durable water
repellent. The button-down
inner placket adds an extra
insulation measure. Available
three colours: moss, black and
redwood (shown). Price: $130
Available at mec.ca
The first 3G/4G LTE and wi-fi compact system
camera, the NX is the ideal connected device for
those who value the art of photography and want
to share their gorgeous family photos/videos on
the spot. List price: $1,699
{Heaven Scent}
Give a celestial experience fit for a
goddess with Thierry Mugler’s
limited edition scents,
which include the soft
scents of Angel (3 ml),
with notes of vanilla,
caramel, patchouli and
chocolate. Price: $45
Available wherever Samsung products
are sold
Available at select stores, including
Shoppers Drug Mart
{Grumbacher
Fine Arts
Classes}
Learn basic acrylic
painting techniques
and create your own
art piece featuring
landscapes, florals,
seascapes, still-life
paintings and portraits.
No painting experience
required. Price: See
stores for details
Available at Michaels
{Friends Taylor
headphones}
Turn the sidewalk into a catwalk with these
over-the-ear soft white leather and rose
gold handcrafted headphones. It features
a three-button mic with volume, music and
phone control, with the mic designed for
Apple products and may be compatible
with Android devices. Features include:
premium 40 mm driver, 90-degree snapresistant connector plug and zip-up carry
case. Online price: $199 Available at indigo.ca
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{Philosophy
Fruitcake Mix}
This set includes 120 ml
vanilla cake mix three-inone shampoo, shower gel
and bubble bath; 180 ml of
candied pecan hot salt body
scrub; and 60 ml of cranberry
medley body lotion. Price:
$33 Available at select stores and
thebay.com
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