Woman`s Day Magazine - The Toy Insider

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SPECIAL HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT
The Source for the Hottest Toys and Gifts for the Holidays
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We are so excited to bring you the
seventh annual Toy Insider, your holiday
gift guide to the best toys for the kids in
your life. The Toy Insider panel of experts
has been scouring the aisles for the best
and hottest toys for the holiday season.
We know how busy life can be—we’re
parents too! To make your holiday
shopping a little easier, we’ve created a
comprehensive guide to provide you with
the information you need to get a jumpstart on your holiday toy shopping.
This year’s guide is packed with a brand
new selection of toys for children of all
ages. Because all kids are unique, we’ve
included a handy skill key, located on the Hot 20
page, to offer you even more assistance in finding just the right gifts for the kids on your
shopping list.
The following pages contain some of our favorite toys for the holidays, but you’ll find
many more great toys if you visit our website, www.thetoyinsider.com.
On our website, we’ve included an expanded selection of the best toys of the season,
with direct links to the manufacturers’ websites. We have added tips, trends, and blog
entries from our panel of toy experts. You can also watch videos of Toy Insider Mom
Laurie Schacht talking about and demonstrating many of our selections.
On our website, you will find a checklist of all the toys featured here. You can use the
checklist to sit down with your children and create their holiday wish list, making your
shopping experience that much easier.
As parents first and toy experts second, we know that gift giving should be fun and bring
joy to the children in your life.
Enjoy the Toy Insider, THE source for the hottest toys and
gifts of the holiday season, and be sure to visit
www.thetoyinsider.com for even more great toys and gifts!
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0-2 YEARS
For more information, go to www.thetoyinsider.com
Our Toy Insider panel of experts has
BRIGHT STARTS HAVING A BALL 5-IN-1 SPORTS
ZONE, 1+ This game zone is slam-dunk fun with five
sports in one compact toy. Including baseball, basketball,
golf, soccer, and hockey, this toy features 360 degrees of
play. Action-packed with lights, sounds, and music!
KIDS II, www.kidsii.com
CRUISE & GROOVE BALLAPALOOZA, 6 MOS+
Exciting ramp play, lights, and move-to-the-beat music
encourage baby to move and groove. Great for babies
and toddlers at all stages of development, with many
ways to play and engage. Comes with eight balls.
FISHER-PRICE, www.fisherprice.com
LIL’ PRINCESS 3 STORY ENCHANTED CASTLE, 1+
Little ones can design and build a beautiful palace that is
the perfect place for a magical ball! Princess Ivy and her
pony Chestnut can twirl and dance the night away on the
spinning platform and balcony.
MEGA BRANDS, www.megabloks.com
ROCKTIVITY SIT TO STAND MUSIC SKOOL, 6 MOS+
In music mode, tots can create rockin’ songs with the
built-in instruments, lights, and sounds. Learning mode
teaches simple concepts through music, including
shapes, colors, numbers, letters, and opposites, in
English or Spanish. PLAYSKOOL, www.playskool.com
selected these as some of the hottest
toys for this holiday season. Your
child may have individual needs and
passions, so please review each age
segment and visit our website,
www.thetoyinsider.com, for even
more great holiday gifts that will
appeal to your child.
3-5 YEARS
BATMAN THE DARK KNIGHT RISES U-COMMAND
BAT-POD, 4+ Featuring light-up wheels and sound
effects. Front wheel pivots right and left for turning and
drifting action! Send commands or a preprogrammed
action to the Batmobile using the infrared remote control
and it will carry out your commands.
THINKWAY TOYS, www.thinkwaytoys.com
CHUGGINGTON DIE-CAST RAILWAY WILSON’S WILD
RIDE, 3+ Little conductors can build a spiral more than 2
feet tall! Pull the lever to activate lights and sounds and
start the rumbling storm. Wilson shoots down the 360
degree spiral to land in the turntable, where he spins
some more! TOMY, www.tomy.com
DOC MCSTUFFINS TIME FOR YOUR CHECKUP DOLL,
3+ Based on the new Disney Junior animated series
about a girl who heals toys out of her backyard clinic.
Doc comes to life as she talks and sings while caring for
Lambie. Lambie responds to Doc’s tools with several
phrases. JUST PLAY, www.justplaytoys.com
LEAPPAD 2, 3+ This kids’ tablet features front-and-back
cameras and video recorders and 4GB of memory.
Includes a music player with five LeapFrog Learning
Songs, Cartoon Director and Art Studio creativity apps, a
Pet Pad writing app, and choice of an additional app.
LEAPFROG, www.leapfrog.com
MY MAGICAL WAND CINDERELLA, 3+
Wave the magic wand, and listen to Cinderella tell her
tale, as images from the story magically light up on her
skirt. Sing along to “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo” as you brush her
hair and help her into her glittering slippers.
TOLLYTOTS, www.tollytots.com
POWER RANGERS DELUXE MEGAZORD—SAMURAI
GIGAZORD, 4+ When the Megazords and Zords come
together they form the powerful Gigazord. Three ways to play!
Morph it to Megazord mode, spaceship mode, or combine it
with all the items in the ZordBuilder collection (sold
separately). BANDAI, www.bandai.com
6-8 YEARS
KURIO7, 4+ Android-based, 7-inch multi-touch-screen,
Wi-Fi-enabled tablet allows kids to access content they
want, while giving parents control over everything from
Internet access and play time to app access and
purchases. Up to eight different user profiles allows for
age-appropriate access for each family member.
TECHNO SOURCE, www.technosourceusa.com
LA DEE DA DOLLS, 6+
Meet Dee, an extraordinarily talented teen fashion
designer who creates the most amazing outfits with her
super-creative BFFs. From scarlet streaks to wild eye
makeup, anything goes! This doll allows girls to imagine
themselves as stylists and designers, too.
SPIN MASTER, www.spinmaster.com
LEGO FRIENDS HEARTLAKE STABLES, 6+
Give girls an exciting new way to engage in LEGO play!
Feed the horses, then saddle them up so the riders can
practice their trotting and jumps. Groom them to get ready
for the horse show. Includes two mini-doll figures and two
horses. LEGO SYSTEMS, www.lego.com
MONSTER HIGH HIGH SCHOOL, 6+
Showcase your favorite student bodies in the Monster
High High School! This two-story school features the
iconic school entrance through the gargoyle statues, the
mad science classroom, creepateria, casketball court,
and, of course, the ghouls’ creepy cool coffin-shaped
lockers. MATTEL, www.mattel.com
SKYLANDERS GIANTS, 6+
Using the mystical Portal of Power, players once again
lead a team of Skylanders in an all-new adventure to
save their world. Journey through new areas of Skylands
with 16 new characters, encountering new enemies,
overcoming obstacles, and finding rewards and treasure.
ACTIVISION, www.activision.com
9+ YEARS
TOY SKILL KEY
Developmental/Fine Motor Skills:
Improve hand-eye coordination skills by
encouraging fine motor skills with detailed
activity play.
Kid to Kid Social Interaction:
Encourage team play with challenging and
competitive activities or shared role-play
interactions.
AIR HOGS BATTLE TRACKER, 9+
The Air Hogs Battle Tracker brings true physical battle
play right into your home! With multiple ways to play, you
can engage in an interactive battle between the all-new
disc-firing heli and the missile-firing Automated Robot
Turret. SPIN MASTER, www.spinmaster.com
WII U GAMEPAD, 9+
The Wii U GamePad controller removes the traditional
barriers between games, players, and the TV by creating a
second window into the video game world. It incorporates
a 6.2-inch LCD touch screen, motion control, camera,
microphone, stereo speakers, rumble features, sensor bar,
stylus, and more! NINTENDO, www.nintendo.com
Parent and Child Social
Interaction: Foster close relationships
through shared learning experiences.
Physical and Active: Develop balance
and coordination using large and small
motor skills and dexterity. Improve physical
awareness.
Social and Emotional Intelligence:
Develop art, music, language, and social
skills. Explore creative, imaginative play and
role-playing.
School Readiness: Support math, logic,
and spatial skills. Enhance language,
reading and writing skills. Discover science,
nature, and exploration.
WORDS WITH FRIENDS LUXE, 13+
Based on the popular digital game from Zynga. Players
take turns placing tiles onto the game board, building
upon opponents’ word creations with their own. Features
a large, rotating game board and digital features to
enhance the game play. HASBRO, www.hasbro.com
Y FLIKER, 9+
Simply move your hips from side-to-side to move this
ride. Y Fliker is sturdy, stable, and easy to balance. Its
lightweight and sleek design allow for smooth carving
and drifting actions. Folds up for storage.
YVOLUTION, www.yvolution.com
Smart Tech: Enhance knowledge of
computers, music, digital imaging,
communication, Internet, geography, and
world events.
HEXBUG WARRIORS BATTLE STADIUM, 6+
The ultimate battleground for all Hexbug Warriors! Comes
with two Hexbug Warriors, weapons and armor, plus
collectible battle arena pieces. Warriors jostle with
opponents until someone loses by running out of health,
at which point they deactivate.
INNOVATION FIRST INTERNATIONAL, www.hexbug.com
ALPHABET ACTIVITY CUBE,
9 MOS+ Discover, play, and
learn! Teaches number and
letter recognition and enhances
motor skills. Comes with 13
building blocks that feature all
26 letters of the alphabet.
Teaches cause and effect with
mechanical elements that
stimulate the senses. VTECH,
www.vtechkids.com
0-2 YEARS
INFANTS
& TODDLERS
Every day is a new adventure for babies and toddlers,
who amaze their parents with their continuous growth
and development. For this age range, choose items that
stimulate their minds, bodies, and all five senses. Toys
BABY DRIVER ’N RACER, 6
MOS+ Baby is in the driver’s
seat with this colorful steering
wheel. Beep the horn and shift
gears! Designed for the
stroller, it detaches and fits on
any free wheel car for fun
“push and crawl” playtime.
BLUE BOX TOYS,
www.blueboxtoys.com
for this age group encourage experimentation with
BUILD A BOUQUET, 2+
Budding florists can create
countless floral arrangements
while saving energy and
reducing greenhouse gas
emissions. Made in the USA
from 100 percent recycled
plastic milk jugs, this brightly
colored set includes four bases,
16 stem and leaf pieces, and 24
flower pieces. GREEN TOYS,
www.greentoys.com
colors, shapes, sounds, and textures. By offering
opportunities for hand-eye coordination, motor skills,
language recognition, and nurturing, parents are
providing little ones with the early development skills
they need as they grow up.
FLYING SUPER GROVER 2.0,
2+ This motion-activated Super
Grover 2.0 character comes to
life when kids pick him up and
“fly” him around the room. His
arms will rise as though he’s
flying, and he will let kids know
whether he’s “going up!” or
“going down!” PLAYSKOOL,
www.playskool.com
GLIMMER THE GLOW
WORM, 0+
Glimmer the Glow Worm is a
plush toy, soft pillow, and
comfy blanket all in one.
Glimmer even glows in the
dark! ZOOBIES,
www.zoobies.com
HONEY BEAR, 0+
A soft bear that is perfect to
hug and easy to grab and hold.
Jittering bee in Honey Bear’s
belly teaches cause and effect
as the baby pulls it out and
watches it jitter back in.
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS,
www.intplay.com
LEGO DUPLO BUSY FARM,
18 MOS+
Children can build along to the
storybook of life on the busy
farm with all of the Lego
Duplo bricks and elements
needed to recreate each page.
Package doubles as storage.
LEGO, www.lego.com
LITTLE MOMMY DOCTOR
MOMMY DOLL, 2+
Featuring light and sensors for
responsive play, the doll
interacts with a child when the
included medical instruments
are used. Baby doll responds,
“Ahhhh!” to the tongue
depressor and giggles when
the reflex hammer makes her
knee pop up (it really kicks!).
MATTEL, www.mattel.com
PILLOW RACERS, 18 MOS+
Race around on these soft,
cuddly characters. The four
caster wheels allow these
character ride-ons to easily
turn in any direction, and the
easy-to-grip handles help little
ones hang on for a fun ride.
LITTLE TIKES,
www.littletikes.com
PLAYTIME BABIES, 1+
The perfect first baby doll.
Each handmade doll is baby
powder-scented and has a
cuddly, silky-smooth body.
They are perfect for cuddling
with a beanbag-weighted
bottom, which gives them their
lifelike feel. ADORA DOLLS,
www.charismabrands.com
ROLL & PLAY, 18 MOS+
Designed for parents and
children to play together,
cards instruct players to
“Make a happy face,” or “Moo
like a cow.” Helps kids to
shine while encouraging
creativity, active play, and
motor skills. THINKFUN,
www.thinkfun.com
SERVIN’ SURPRISES COOK ’N
SERVE KITCHEN & TABLE, 2+
Kitchen recognizes specific food
and responds with related sound
effects and songs. Table
features built-in stovetop with
burner and grill and open-andclose lightup oven. Stovetop flips
over to convert into an activity
table! FISHER-PRICE,
www.fisherprice.com
SESAME STREET FIRE
ENGINE, 1+ Elmo & Abby
Cadabby speak to little
firefighters with 15 phrases.
Thirteen buttons on the hood
and dash demonstrate cause
and effect. Young children can
use the walker bar to stretch
growing legs. Storage space
under the seat. TEK NEK TOYS,
www.teknektoys.com
SPIN-A-MALS FARM, 1+
Features 11 brightly colored
wooden gears. Place them on
the wooden base, then place the
cow, sheep, and dog into one of
the openings. Turn the knob and
watch the colorful gears spin
while the farm animals twirl.
SMALL WORLD TOYS,
www.smallworldtoys.com
TOTS ART START, 18 MOS+
This first art kit for toddlers
includes triangular shaped
crayons that are easy for little
hands to grip. Make up to six
projects using pre-printed
paper frames, crack and peel
collage boards, and lots of
stickers, doilies, tissue, fringe,
and crepe paper. ALEX TOYS,
www.alextoys.com
TRANQUIL TURTLE, 0+
Transforms any room into a
peaceful seaside oasis! The
shell projects a magical
underwater light effect with a
gentle wave motion and plays
the soothing sounds of ocean
waves and undersea melodies,
giving children a peaceful
night’s sleep. CLOUD B,
www.cloudb.com
WOOFER BY B. TOYS, 2+
Strum along with this howling
hound dog to the tune of 20
sing-along favorites and nine
peppy puppy songs. A
whammy bone and three
modes—acoustic, electric,
and Hoooouwl—will have you
rocking out in no time!
B. TOYS BY BATTAT,
www.justb-byou.com
Y GLIDER, 2+
Perfect for beginner riders, this
kid-powered ride-on features an
easy-to-use lean-to-steer
method that allows younger
children to comfortably enjoy
scooting at their developmental
stage. Extremely durable with
enhanced wheels for a smooth
ride. YVOLUTION, www.
yvolution.com
3-5 YEARS
3D CREATE ’N COLOR BREAKTHROUGH, 5+
Build, color, and play on a whole new level. The pre-cut and
interlocking pieces make assembly fun and easy. Color your
gigantic creation with crayons, markers, or paint, and mount
it to your wall for the ultimate 3-D wall art!
ROSEART, www.megabrands.com
PRESCHOOL
Preschoolers are ready to take on a
new type of play. Encourage
imaginative and creative activities with
ANGRY BIRDS: MISSION MAY’HAM, 5+
With these K’nex sets, you can build and destroy actual
levels from the original Angry Birds game! Each set comes
with a working launcher, enough parts to build and knock
down, two birds, three pigs, and an extra item.
K’NEX, www.knex.com
role-playing and pretend play. Provide
opportunities for active play, exercising
adventure. Social and emotional skills
are emerging, so music, arts and
crafts, teamwork, and language skills
BEN 10 OMNITRIX TOUCH, 4+
The Omnitrix of the future is here! With biostatic touch pad,
your fingertips drive this multi-function piece of alien tech.
Kids can hear seven alien voices, create sound effects, and
unlock secret messages from Azmuth, the creator of the
Omnitrix! BANDAI, www.bandai.com
are important to build self-esteem.
Toys that teach vocabulary and social
skills and that result in a sense of
accomplishment are of the utmost
importance.
BOUNCE BOUNCE TIGGER, 3+
“Tigger’s gonna make you bounce, bounce” with a dancing,
shimmying, rocking version of this lovable character. Tigger
shows off his best dance moves in sync with the music. Kids
can dance and giggle along with Tigger as he bounces and
“wiggety, wiggety wiggles!”
JUST PLAY, www.justplaytoys.com
their bodies and their spirit of
CINDERELLA
TRANSFORMING PUMPKIN
CARRIAGE, 3+
In celebration of Disney’s
Cinderella: Diamond Edition on
DVD and Blu-ray, kids can
recreate the iconic fairytale
metamorphosis over and over.
Change the pumpkin to a
carriage in three easy steps!
DISCOVERY KIDS 77 PIECE
BUILD & PLAY
CONSTRUCTION FORT, 5+
This 77-piece set comes with
49 poles and 28 connectors.
Build forts, playhouses, and
more. Simply cover with a
blanket or sheet!
MERCHSOURCE,
www.merchsource.com
DISNEY•PIXAR BRAVE
MERIDA WITH ANGUS, 3+
Gallop into a world of
enchantment with Merida and
her noble horse, Angus. Dressed
in a shimmering gown with long,
flowing hair and moving arms
and legs, Merida is ready for
adventure! TOLLYTOTS,
www.tollytots.com
FEED THE WOOZLE, 3+
The big-mouth Woozle is
hungry. Can you feed him 12
silly snacks before all the
snacks are gone? Set up the
Wooozle a hop, skip, and a
jump away and deliver snacks
as the spinner directs. Don't
drop those silly snacks!
PEACEABLE KINGDOM,
www.peaceablekingdom.com
FLIP FORCE VEHICLES AND
PLAYSETS, 5+
Two sides, two rides! These
vehicles flip over and keep on
rolling for two different vehicle
styles. The Flip & Fire
Launcher transforms cars and
propels them to new heights!
WOWWEE,
www.wowwee.com
IPIECES AIR HOCKEY, 4+
Experience the fast-paced
thrills of air hockey! Download
the free app and hit the
animated hockey puck with
the iPieces hockey strikers.
Represent a country of your
choice to compete in a variety
of fun and exciting
tournaments. PRESSMAN TOY,
www.pressmantoy.com
ITIKES PIANO, 3+
Teaches kids about music
theory while making it fun and
interactive! Without an iDevice,
the keyboard comes with four
built-in songs that can be
played in four modes: Freeplay,
Stepper, Solo, and Playback.
Compatible with all iDevices.
MGA ENTERTAINMENT,
www.mgae.com
JAKE AND THE NEVERLAND
PIRATES WHO SHOOK
HOOK? GAME, 4+ Captain
Hook is snoozing in his
hammock, surrounded by all
the treasure he’s nabbed from
Jake and his pirate crew.
Carefully pluck items as
directed by the spinner, without
sending Hook tumbling into the
water where Tick Tock Croc
awaits. WONDER FORGE,
www.wonderforge.com
LCR LEFT CENTER RIGHT
DICE GAME, 5+
Three specially marked cubes
are rolled to determine where
players distribute their chips as
they compete to keep as many
of their chips as they can. The
last player with chips is the
winner. Fun and fast-paced!
GEORGE & COMPANY,
www.dicegames.com
LEGO NINJAGO NEAT-OH!
BATTLE ARENA, 3+
This battle case doubles as
both a storage case for the
Ninjago masters to hide in as
well as the supreme battle
arena! Dual fighting surfaces
add another level of theater to
the masters of Spinjitzu. Lego
bricks not included.
NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL,
www.neat-oh.com
MATCHBOX BIG BOOTS
AMBUSHER, 3+
There’s a T-Rex on the loose
and the Big Boots have been
called to save the day! Once
they’ve tracked down the
dino, they can use the
vehicle’s pivoting claw to
capture the rampaging animal
and bring him back to safety.
MICRO CHARGERS TIME
TRACK, 5+ Equipped with four
lane chargers, the Time Track
lets kids load their micro racer,
launch their car, and race their
opponents to the finish line.
Kids can design and customize
the tracks, and a timer
mechanism gives real time
results. MOOSE TOYS,
www.mooseworld.com.au
MONSUNO CORE TEAM 2
PACK, 4+
Innovative new toy line that
brings to life the adventures of
the Monsuno animated series
on Nicktoons. Spin and battle
against your opponent and
watch your Monsuno monster
figure launch from its Core
upon impact! JAKKS PACIFIC,
www.jakks.com
MOBIGO 2, 3+
Multi-functional educational
handheld system allows kids
to enjoy on-the-go play and
hone their creativity all while
learning basic skills such as
math, vocabulary, spelling,
reading, logic, drawing, and
more. Features motion sensor,
touchscreen, and microphone.
Many apps available.
VTECH, www.vtechkids.com
NASCAR BASHERS, 3+
Styled like real NASCAR
racecars, these cars actually
crash. With multiple dramatic
crash transformations, there are
countless ways to wreck. Once
you’ve crashed it’s time to
rebuild your car and head back
out on the track!
SPIN MASTER,
www.spinmaster.com
MUSICAL SLINKY, 5+
The classic Slinky is now
available in a unique, musical
package! The musical box
celebrates the 50th anniversary
of Slinky! Box plays a version of
the Slinky song.
POOF-SLINKY,
www.poof-slinky.com
NENUCO LET’S PLAY
SCHOOL, 4+
Everything a child needs to be
the best schoolteacher ever!
Ring the bell and class begins!
Teach science, math, and more.
Comes with a fashionably
dressed toddler doll, desk,
lesson board, lesson plans,
teacher glasses, stickers,
marker, and more!
FAMOSA, www.famosa.es/en
NITRO MITES, 4+
These micro-sized
motorcycles deliver mega
speed, extreme stunts, and
killer style. Just rev the rear
wheels forward to gain speed,
and let them go to race, do
wheelies, and perform other
stunts and jumps.
ZAG TOYS,
www.grabzags.com
PHOEBE FROM HAIR TO
THERE, 3+
With Phoebe, every day is a
good hair day! Pull gently on
the doll’s hair to make her
lovely locks grow, and then
crank the dial for a “quick
trim!” Comes with a hair style
guide and accessories.
OUR GENERATION BY BATTAT,
www.ogdolls.com
PILLOW PETS PEACE BEAR,
3+ This brightly colored tiedye bear has a peace sign
embroidered on his front paw.
With a strap that closes
underneath to transform the
pillow into a friendly pet,
Pillow Pets are an ideal travel
pal, naptime buddy, and
cuddly friend. CJ PRODUCTS,
www.pillowpets.com
PLAYSKOOL HEROES
SPIDER-MAN STUNT CITY
PLAYSET, 3+ Spider-Man can
climb walls, web swing, and
perform other amazing stunts.
Kids will be wowed by the
magical wall climb. Lights and
sounds activate as Spider-Man
climbs skyward before
performing a stuntacular flip to
the roof! PLAYSKOOL,
www.playskool.com
PONY ROYALE PRINCESS
PONY COLLECTION, 3+
These glamorous ponies have
change-it-up hair, giving kids the
ability to instantly transform
manes and tails for endless
hours of styling fun. The mane
and tail slide in and out easily,
making it a perfect play feature
for little hands.
RAZOR USA, www.razor.com
PRINCESS FANTASY CASTLE,
4+ With turrets, a gilded
entrance gate, and a grand
staircase, this castle is the
perfect home for her royal
highness. Store all the jewels in
the tower’s secret hiding place
before taking a spin around the
ballroom on the revolving dance
floor. Includes two figures and
accessories. PLAYMOBIL,
www.playmobilusa.com
SINGALONGZ, 3+
Singalongz are plush friends
that sing along with you! Turn
on the mic, press and hold the
sing-a-link stars, and listen for
a magical sound. Sing or talk
into the microphone and your
Singalongz friend will sing or
speak your words in its own
funny voice. WOW! STUFF,
www.wowstuff.co.uk
SONIX CITY, 4+
Interactive mini vehicle play sets
with fun sounds and voices from
the vehicles and their
surroundings. Just start driving
and the play sets come to life
with more than 100 sound
effects. Collect all the play sets
and build an entire city. WILD
PLANET ENTERTAINMENT,
www.sonixcity.com
SQUINKIES ZINKIES MAGIC
SECRETS FLOWER POT, 4+
Zinkies are half the size of
Squinkies but still squishy and
adorable! This everyday pot of
flowers opens to reveal a
world of teeny tiny fun! Use
the flower magnifying glass,
leaf squeezers, and ladybug
key to discover hidden
surprises. BLIP TOYS,
www.bliptoys.com
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA
TURTLES SHELLRAISER, 4+
Inspired by the all-new CGanimated Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles series. Push a
button to send a “hero in a
half shell” flying out the side
with 360 degree Ninja flipkicking action! Figures sold
separately. PLAYMATES,
www.playmatestoys.com
TOUCH MAGIC ROCKIN’
GUITAR, 3+ Offers musical
fun and develops preschool
skills with every touch. Kids
can choose to play solo, play
along with a band, or select
electric or acoustic guitar to
play well-known songs.
Customize the experience by
adding guitar riffs, silly sounds,
and drums. LEAPFROG,
www.leapfrog.com
WAVERLY MAGIC SEASHELL
PLAYSET, 4+ Open play set to
reveal a magic pearl reader that
unlocks each pearl’s unique
secrets. There are more than 50
secrets to be revealed, including
lights, sounds, and spoken
secrets from Waverly and her
friends! THE BRIDGE DIRECT,
www.thebridgedirect.com
WINX CLUB MAGIC WINGS
BLOOM, 4+ Based on the
Nickelodeon animated series.
Place Bloom in the
Transformation Station, slide the
lever to see magical lights, hear
the Believix song, and see Bloom
spin as her wings attach and she
transforms into a Believix fairy.
JAKKS PACIFIC, www.jakks.com
6-8 YEARS
GRADE
SCHOOL
Grade-schoolers are expanding their
worlds into a broader community of
schoolmates and teammates. They are
enjoying new experiences as they
explore their choices and expand their
abilities. Encourage them to seek out
and pursue their passions. Toys and
games can help develop an
appreciation for science, the arts,
strategic and mind-stimulating
activities, and spending time with
family and friends. Kid-safe websites
present an approach to playing that
also teaches basic computer skills and
computer etiquette.
1D CD BOOMBOX, 6+
Fans can play their favorite 1D songs with the 1D CD
Boombox! The brightly colored boombox features an image
of the band, as well as a top-loading CD player, AM/FM
radio, and standard jack for headphones and earbuds.
JAZWARES, www.jazwares.com
ACTION SHOT CAM, 7+
Attach this mini video camera to skateboards, bikes, or
helmets with the secure mounting system. The Action Shot
Camera has upgradeable memory to record your wild feats
and then upload the footage through the built-in USB port to
share your adventures! JAKKS PACIFIC, www.jakks.com
AIR STORM Z-TEK CROSS BOW, 8+
With power-swing technology, amazing accuracy, and three
stick-anywhere Zartz, the Z-Tek Cross Bow is the one to
beat! Two firing modes allow for short-range (up to 35 feet)
and power-shot mode (up to 70 feet).
ZING TOYS, www.zingtoys.com
ALL DUCT OUT, 7+
Tear, stick, and wear duct tape fashions you create using
trendy colored, striped, and funky-patterned duct tape. Make
belts, jewelry, headbands, glasses, a purse, and more.
Templates and stencils make it easy!
ALEX TOYS, www.alextoys.com
APPFINITY APPDRIVE, 8+
Use your smart device to put
the pedal to the metal with the
Appfinity AppDrive. Take to the
streets with racing, to the air
with flight games, or head off
road with motocross games for
non-stop action.
SPIN MASTER,
www.spinmaster.com
BEYBLADE BEYWHEELZ
CRASH COURSE, 8+
A complete battle in a box,
this set includes a crash
course arena and multiple
stunt pieces, plus two
Beywheelz battlers and
launchers. Players can create
their course to stunt, race, or
crash their way to victory!
HASBRO, www.hasbro.com
BARBIE PHOTO FASHION
DOLL, 6+ This Barbie doll is
actually a digital camera and
Barbie doll’s shirt is where the
digital image will appear! Add
frames and effects to photos
and make your own slide
show. Holds more than 100
images and has an internal
rechargeable battery.
BLINGLES BLING STUDIO, 6+
An all-in-one station with more
than 300 gems, the Blingles
Bling Studio comes with a gem
pen, transfer slides, and a glue
roll, so you can make your own
designs or use the pre-set
patterns to decorate and
personalize up to 10 designs.
MOOSE TOYS,
www.mooseworld.com.au
COLOR ROX HAIR CHOX, 8+
The hottest hair trend—hair
chalking—is now available for
kids. The temporary hair
coloring kit offers easy
application and washes out
with shampoo. Includes
purple, pink, blue, yellow, and
green hair chox, grips, beads,
rubber bands, and a bead
threader. FASHION ANGELS,
www.fashionangels.com
CRAYOLA MARKER
AIRBRUSH, 6+
Create amazing airbrush
effects on paper, fabrics, and
windows with Crayola
markers! The Marker Airbrush
works with a simple hand
pump, so kids control the
action. Simply attach a
marker, pump it up, and
spray—no batteries required!
CRAYOLA, www.crayola.com
ELECTRONIC LABYRINTH,
8+ Interactive board game
features an electronic book
that helps players look for
magic gems. Travel through the
enchanted maze talking to the
dwellers and bringing them
objects they desire in exchange
for magic gems that help break
the evil spell and free the
captives. RAVENSBURGER,
www.ravensburger.com
FURBY, 6+
Introducing an adorable new
plush friend with a big
personality! Feed it, speak to
it, tickle it, or play music for
it—Furby’s personality is
shaped by these experiences.
Furby can learn to speak
English, and has animated
eyes. HASBRO,
www.hasbro.com
FUZE WHEEL WRITER, 8+
Displays high-tech light effects
on bike wheels as kids ride!
Mounts directly to spokes; as
the wheels spin, the superbright, computer-controlled
LEDs flash on and off to create
more than a dozen different
images and patterns—
including a working
speedometer. SKYROCKET
TOYS, www.fuzebikefx.com
JOHN DEERE MONSTER
TREADS RADIO CONTROL
TRACTOR, 6+
This all-terrain action R/C
features aggressive monster
truck styling, super bounce airinflated tires, rear stand and
spin stunt action, and great
overall performance—both on
and off the farm.
TOMY, www.tomy.com
KRE-O TRANSFORMERS
DESTRUCTION SITE
DEVASTATOR, 8+ Create four
construction vehicles, including
a crane and bulldozer,
deconstruct the vehicles to
create four different robot
figures, or combine all vehicle
builds together to form one of
the largest and most epic
enemies of the Autobot world,
the Construction Devastator!
LEGO MONSTER FIGHTERS
THE MAD PROFESSOR AND
HIS MONSTER, 7+
Assemble this mad scientist’s
lab, where the doctor is
bringing life to his monster to
defend the Moonstone, but the
Monster Fighters roll in on their
car to foil his plan. Includes four
minifigures.
LEGO, www.lego.com
LOOPDEDOO KIT FOR
MAKING TWISTED
ACCESSORIES, 8+ Create
gorgeous friendship bracelets in
minutes! Create your own
design so each bracelet is
totally unique. Complete with 18
skeins of thread and storage
drawer. This item is kid powered
(no batteries, no electricity).
ANN WILLIAMS GROUP,
www.annwilliamsgroup.com
MEGA BLOKS WORLD OF
WARCRAFT—GOBLIN
ZEPPELIN ASSAULT, 8+ Build
and battle with the Alliance
Catapault and the Goblin
Zeppelin, featuring a working
launcher. Includes three
collectible figures with custom
armor, with the collectible
Judgement-Armor and Random
Loot. MEGA BRANDS,
www.megabloks.com
LUMILITE, 6+
Create glowing 3D images!
Insert the stencils into the
glow cube and use the magic
reveal pen to scratch and light
up 3D art. Make your own
designs, and use it as a night
light! TECH 4 KIDS,
www.tech4kids.com
MUSCLE MACHINES 1:18
SCALE R/C, 8+
Muscle Machines are back!
Huge engines, wide tires, and
modified bodies all add to the
fun. This full-function R/C has
LED lights on the front that
illuminate when the car is
driven. Tri-channel feature lets
three kids play at the same
time. MAISTO INTERNATIONAL,
www.maisto.com
PERPLEXUS TWIST, 6+
The world’s first 4D marble
maze game! Players maneuver
a small marble around
challenging barriers inside a
large transparent sphere.
Players must twist and realign
the tracks to escape traps,
decoys, and cliffhangers.
PLASMART,
www.plasmarttoys.com
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA, 8+
This R/C uses your iPod touch,
iPhone, or iPad as the remote
control. Sound effects deliver
the rev of the engine and force
feedback delivers the rumble of
the engine. Features functional
headlights, tail lights, and signal
lights.
SILVERLIT, www.silverlit.com
RADIATE, 8+
“Ride the light” with the
Radiate skateboard, featuring
an integrated LED wiring
harness system with 48 LED
lights that blaze throughout
the deck for a ride that glows
over the pavement. Available
in 10 color combinations.
ROCKBOARD,
www.rockboard.com
ROXX TRIXX STADIUM, 7+
Collectible, head-to-head
competitive game of skillzz!
The ultimate holographic
stadium and Roxx set features
an intensified 3D illusion. Kids
will sharpen their Roxx skillzz
and challenge each other or
themselves for the best shot
with an extensive variety of
trixx. IMPERIAL TOY,
www.imperialtoy.com
SOCCER TABLE, 8+
Build a soccer table! This
Level 2 project helps children
advance their skill sets.
Includes guided drilling,
semi-guided bolting, cutting,
and intermediate sawing.
Assumes children have
already mastered Level 1
skills. Then, enjoy hours of
fun. RED TOOL BOX,
www.red-toolbox.com
STUNT TWISTERZ,
FLIPOVER SPEEDSTER, 6+
This full-function R/C lights
up, moves forward and in
reverse, spins, does wheelies,
and even flips over!
NKOK, www.nkok.com
THE GAME OF LIFE: ZAPPED
EDITION, 8+
You still get to move your car
from space to space and select
your path to retirement, but
now you spin, get paid, sue
other players, and make
important decisions—all on
your iPad. Land on app spaces
to unlock hilarious video clips.
WEIRD & WACKY
CONTRAPTION LAB, 8+
Standing over 2 feet tall, the
Weird & Wacky Contraption Lab
has 60 mix-and-match pieces to
build an unlimited number of
contraptions. Kids can dream up
crazy courses, then build and
test them using this easy-toconstruct system. SMARTLAB
TOYS, www.smartlabtoys.com
9+ YEARS
4D CITYSCAPE TIME PUZZLE, 9+
Use the 4th Dimension Time Poster to locate and place each
building into the puzzle floor in chronological order, as if
history is happening before you eyes. See how the city’s
skyline evolved over time!
4D CITYSCAPE, www.4dcityscape.com
TWEENS
Whether online or in person,
socializing is a key activity for kids in
this age group. While tweens are
APPGEAR FOAM FIGHTERS, 9+
AppGear connects apps with traditional toys, providing the
user with a unique interface combining the digital and real
world. With Foam Fighters, take to the skies with WWII
fighter planes for fast action and immersive aerial combat.
WOWWEE, www.wowwee.com
comfortable with technology and the
games, being creative, and being
active. Provide opportunities for them
CODEE, 9+
Each Codee strand is made of 64 flexible links marked with
letters and symbols. Twist and turn each link as you follow
the included code step-by-step to make assorted mystery or
special edition characters—or design your own creations!
TECHNO SOURCE, www.technosourceusa.com
to try new things both on their own
and with their peers. Parents and
caregivers are still key role models for
this age group, so remain present and
involved in their passions.
DIXIT JOURNEY, 9+
The storyteller gives a clue about their card, then each
player puts in one card that they believe is similar to the
storyteller’s card. Players then guess which card was the
original. Includes a gallery of artistically designed cards.
ASMODEE, us.asmodee.com
digital world, they also enjoy playing
TOP TRUMPS CARD GAME &
DOCTOR WHO DALEK
COLLECTORS TIN, 9+
Celebrate 50 years of time
travel! This war-style card game
includes 60 character cards,
featuring all 11 doctors, brave
companions, and scary
monsters! Must have for any fan
of the world’s favorite TimeLord. TOP TRUMPS USA,
www.toptrumps.com
ETÓN RUKUS SOLAR
BOOMBOX, 9+
Keep the music playing nonstop with this portable boombox
with solar panel and Bluetooth
compatibility. Pair with any
Bluetooth-enabled device, from
smartphones to tablets, to
stream music wirelessly—and
never run out of power (comes
with an AC adapter for charging
on rainy days). ETÓN CORP.,
www.etoncorp.com
HAUTE COUTURE FASHION
STUDIO, 9+ Design and sew
your own runway fashions with
a fully equipped studio for
budding fashion designers.
Create outfits for 11-inch
fashion dolls using the patterns
included. Comes with a batteryoperated sewing machine,
mannequins, fabric, patterns,
trimming, jewels, thread, and
more. SMALL WORLD FASHION,
www.smallworldtoys.com
FLYLINE COMPLETE FLIGHT
SYSTEM, 9+ Anchored
indoor/outdoor racing and
battling! These high-tech, highperformance planes fly at
supersonic scale speeds. Great
for both solo flight and multiplane battling. Learn to master
take-offs, landings, climbs,
dives, loops, double loops, knifeedge maneuvers, and more.
CPI Corp., www.flylinerc.com
IZZA WRISTLET PURSE, 9+
This classic wristlet with slipthrough wristband is available
in two colors—soft silver and
neon pink. Each Izza holds up
to four charms (sold
separately). Perfect for cell
phones, ID cards, and cashola!
MOGO DESIGN,
www.mogocharm.com
RAZOR PRO XX, 9+
Take it to the next level with
Razor’s Pro Series scooters.
Made from aircraft-grade
aluminum and 4130 CroMoly
steel construction with a rigid
downtube. New deck sizes and
unique designs with full deck
grip tape. Competition-ready
right out of the box.
RAZOR USA, www.razor.com
For more selections, go to www.thetoyinsider.com
TELESTRATIONS 12-PLAYER
PARTY PACK, 12+
Miscommunication at its best!
Players draw what they see,
then guess what they saw, to
reveal hilarious and
unpredictable outcomes. It’s the
telephone game sketched out!
No drawing skills required—
stick figures and a sense of
humor welcome! USAOPOLY,
www.usaopoly.com
THE ORB, 9+
This alien-inspired spacecraft
is lightweight and easy to fly.
The patented “auto-upright”
technology enables The Orb to
lift off straight up in the air
from any surface for smooth
maneuvering and continuous
play. It always lands upright!
EB BRANDS,
www.ebexcalibur.com
THE HOBBIT: AN
UNEXPECTED JOURNEY 6INCH COLLECTOR FIGURES,
9+ These 6-inch scale collector
figures feature intricate and
authentic detail. Each figure
contains up to 12 points of
articulation and replicates the
facial features, clothing,
weapons, and accessories of
each character as seen in The
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
THE BRIDGE DIRECT,
www.thebridgedirect.com
TWISTER DANCE, 9+
Combining today’s best dance
music with the iconic Twister
spots, Twister Dance gives
kids a new, fun way to learn
moves to today’s hottest
dance songs! Includes a
custom remix of “Till The
World Ends” by Britney
Spears. HASBRO,
www.hasbro.com
WI-SPI INTRUDER, 14+
Full R/C control via smartphone
or tablet with live video
transmission from the Intruder to
the control device. Record video
and upload it directly to social
media sites instantly. The
Intruder can also record sound
and has the capabilities for
stealth nighttime missions.
INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS,
www.interactivetoy.com
Z2300, 9+
The Z2300 has a 10 megapixel
image sensor and an integrated
printer, enabling users to
instantly capture, edit, and print
full color, 2-inch by 3-inch
prints. Customizable printing
options include the iconic
Polaroid Classic Border, full
bleed, and photo stickers.
POLAROID, www.polaroid.com

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