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DOHVINCI STYLE &
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BABY ALIVE – MY
BABY ALL GONE
BABY DOLL
$39.99, HASBROTOYSHOP.COM
This Hasbro doll says over 30
phrases and “magically” eats
her food. She’ll even talk to
you! WHY WE LOVE IT » SHE LETS YOU
KNOW WHEN SHE IS FULL.
This creative DIY kit from
Play-Doh and Hasbro lets
you decorate your very
own bedroom vanity with
a cool Styler tool. The 3D
designs are sure to impress!
WHY WE LOVE IT » EVERYONE NEEDS A
LITTLE EXTRA STORAGE SPACE!
Pop together and create your
own sweet Sugarcube Corner
shop with this customizable
playset from My Little Pony
and Hasbro. WHY WE LOVE IT »
YOU CREATE EVERYTHING YOURSELF AND POP
PINKIE PIE IS INCLUDED!
Perfect your aim and accuracy
with this light-beam targeting
shooting set from Nerf. With
distances up to 85 feet, you’ll
be a sharpshooter in no time.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S GREAT FOR INDOOR
OR OUTDOOR USE.
NERF N-STRIKE ELITE
NERF CAM BLASTER,
$79.99
NERF REBELLE
AGENT BOW
A glowing red-dot makes
accuracy easy as this Nerf bow
from Hasbro sends your secret
message arrows sailing up to
85 feet. WHY WE LOVE IT » SECRET
MESSAGES ARE REVEALED USING A DECODER.
HASBROTOYSHOP.COM
This blaster from Nerf and
Hasbro has a built-in camera
to record all the dart-firing fun
you have from a blaster-cam
perspective. Then share it with
friends and relive the excitement. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE 4GB
MEMORY CARD HOLDS UP TO 2,000 PHOTOS OR
100 MINUTES OF VIDEO!
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PON-3’S ROCKIN’
CONVERTIBLE CAR
This My Little Pony car from
Hasbro can fit two Equestria
Girls and has a DJ booth in
the trunk. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
WINDSHIELD COMES OFF AS WEARABLE
GLASSES. SO COOL.
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POUND PUPPIES
$19.99, FUNRISE.COM
A classic is back! These huggable puppies from Sunrise
Toys come in labrador, beagle
and more, and each comes
with its own dog house, too.
WHY WE LOVE IT » REGISTER YOUR PUPPY’S
NAME ONLINE TO RECEIVE YOUR VERY OWN
ADOPTION PAPERS.
Stack layers to create the
ultimate layered cake. Then,
use molds to add decorative
details before adding the PlayDoh Plus frosting to complete
your creation! WHY WE LOVE IT »
THIS HASBRO FAVORITE INCLUDES CANDLES,
PLATES, KNIVES AND FORKS FOR “REAL”
WORLD FUN!
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WHY WE LOVE IT » EACH HERO COMES WITH
ITS OWN UNIQUE MOVE.
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There’s more than meets the
eye with Playskool Heroe’s
electronic Optimus Primal
who, when the battle calls for
more, automatically converts
to T-Rex mode. WHY WE LOVE IT »
HE SAYS 20-PLUS PHRASES AND FEATURES
LOTS OF SPECIAL EFFECTS.
Your kids will never want to “let
it go” as they travel with Anna,
Elsa and Olaf through the
world of Frozen on this pop-up
board game. WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS
GAME CONNECTS TO OTHER POP-UP DISNEY
GAMES FOR LONGER PATHS!
SCRABBLE
ELECTRONIC
SCORING GAME
With the electronic scoring
system, you can forget about
adding triple letters and double
words yourself. The machine
does it for you, not to mention
it keeps track of the highest
scoring word. WHY WE LOVE IT »
HASBRO’S SCORING SYSTEM ALSO INCLUDES A
TIMER FOR FASTER GAME PLAY.
MARVEL BATTLE
MASTERS SUPER
HERO SLAM
$24.99/2PK, $14.99/1PK,
HASBROTOYSHOP.COM
Handheld controllers
allow kids to enact battles
SUPER HERO
ADVENTURES
SPIDER-MAN WEB
WING CAR
Put Spider-Man in the
car and with a press of a
button it transforms from a
racer to a hovercar. It’s the
perfect size for your little hero.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS HASBRO TOY
LAUNCHES ROCKETS AT BAD GUYS!
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How good is your memory?
Find out with this updated
version of Simon Says from
Hasbro. With a swipe of
the hand you’re good to go.
Play alone or with a friend.
WHY WE LOVE IT » WITH 16 LEVELS TO PLAY
THROUGH AND 4 GAMES, YOU’LL HAVE TO BE
THE BEST TO BEAT SIMON.
$24.99, GLITZIGLOBES.COM
The Glitzi Ferris Wheel by
Moose Toys lets you create
and display your very own
glitter globes. Pop it and
swap it to make new designs.
WHY WE LOVE IT » A LITTLE SPIN PROVIDES
PLENTY OF SPARKLE.
MUTANT MANIA
BATTLE ARENA
MICRO CHARGERS
PRO RACING PIT
STOP TRACK
$37.95, MUTANTMANIA.COM
Moose Toys welcomes you
to the battle arena! Bring
the wrestlers, challenge
your friends and watch
out for the flying mutants! WHY WE LOVE IT » YOU CAN
CREATE YOUR OWN WRESTLER WITH MIX &
MATCH MUTANTS FROM THIS MOOSE TOYS SET.
$37.99, MICROCHARGERS.COM
This electronic racing game
from Moose Toys allows you
to control the action. Refuel
in the pit stop to keep the
race going and outlast your
opponents. WHY WE LOVE IT » THESE
TINY CARS PUT UP SOME BIG SPEEDS.
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LITTLE LIVE PETS
$19.99, LITTLELIVEPETS.COM
These interactive pets from
Moose Toys feature over 30
tweeting sounds and can even
record and talk back to their
owners. It even responds to
your touch. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S
LIKE A REAL PET, MINUS THE EXTRA WORK!
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$39.99, VTECHKIDS.COM
Sing along to 20 melodies or
use the light-up keyboard
to learn your favorite tunes
with this VTech studio. Then
record your track to share
with everyone.WHY WE LOVE IT »
YOU CAN SCRATCH LIKE A DJ OR BECOME A
ROCKSTAR!
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$16.99, ENDLESSGAMES.COM
Get up and move with this
game from Endless Games.
Perform kid-friendly yoga
poses and exercises that’ll
have you jumping, twisting
and shaking your way to
victory. WHY WE LOVE IT » ONE ROUND
COUNTS AS A GREAT EXERCISE SESSION.
COZY COTTAGE
DOLLHOUSE
$50.00, WALMART.COM, TARGET.COM,
TRU.COM
This sweet cottage from
American Plastic Toys
features three feet of pretend
family fun. WHY WE LOVE IT » 13 FUN
ACCESSORIES ARE INCLUDED.
be battle-ready in no time.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE MOTION-ACTIVATED
SOUNDS MAKE IT FEEL REAL!
With the Imagination Guide,
you can jumpstart the design
process. WHY WE LOVE IT » ALLOWS
FOR ENDLESS CREATIVE CREATIONS.
ODDLY OBVIOUS!
SMART SHOTS
SPORTS CENTER
$39.99, VTECHKIDS.COM
This electronic sports center
teaches shapes, numbers,
opposites, counting and more
with all the creative flair
VTech is known for. Plus,
little ones get up and moving,
playing soccer one minute
and basketball the next.
WHY WE LOVE IT » WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T
LEARN AND HAVE FUN AT THE SAME TIME?
STORYTIME TOYS
BOOKS
MINECRAFT PLUSH
AND ACTION FIGURE
$8.99 EACH, JAZWARES.COM
If you have a young boy,
you’ve heard of Minecraft by
Jazwares. These plush figures
and poseable action figures
are a great addition to their
collection. WHY WE LOVE IT » BRING
MINECRAFT OFF THE COMPUTER AND INTO
THE PLAYROOM!
This game from Endless
Games places the answers to
the posed questions right in
plain sight. All you have to
do is find them. The answers
are obvious, just be the first
to shout it out and win.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS GAME REQUIRES A
BIT OF CREATIVE THINKING.
PRICES VARY BY SET
INTERMEDIATE SET IS $24.99,
AQI-INTERNATIONAL.MYBIGCOMMERCE.COM
Creativity is endless when
you can create whatever
clicks together with this great
Aliquantum International toy!
RUMBLE FIST AND
SPAR BAG
$24.99 FISTS, $9.99 BAG, TECH4KIDS.COM
With motion-activated sound
effects and a graphic-covered sparring bag, you’ll
AIRSTORM
FIRETEK BOW
$29.99, ZINGTOYS.COM
Watch as the foam arrows fly
more than 125 feet and light
up the sky with LED lights
with this Zing favorite. The
Zonic Blaze glowing arrows
make target practice fun.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE ARROWS ALSO
WHISTLE WHEN THEY’RE FIRED!
TOSY’S DISCO ROBO
CUPCAKE RACE
COLOR CLIX
$30.00, STORYTIMETOYS.COM
Storytime Toys takes classic
kid’s stories and brings them
to life with one-of-a-kind
3-D puzzle books. Snap the
pieces together and you’re
ready to read and play along
with your favorite characters.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S A BOOK AND A
PLAYSET IN ONE!
Be the first to complete your
cupcake by mixing, baking,
frosting and topping it with
this game from Endless
Games. It’s a race around the
board to collect the proper
pieces. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S A
SERIOUSLY CUTE GAME AND THE CUPCAKES
LOOK GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT!
SPONSORED BY
$49.99, TOSY.COM
Through an MP3 connection
and included speakers, this
energetic robot from Tosy can
dance to any beat you choose
whether it’s One Direction or
One Republic. WHY WE LOVE IT »
DISCO ROBO FEATURES 56 MOVES AND EIGHT
FACIAL EXPRESSIONS TO HELP BREAK IT DOWN!
TOSY AFO ALIENS
FLYING OBJECT
$19.99, TOSY.COM
This toy from Tosy recreates
the classic boomerang into an
LED lightshow. Play indoors
as a gyro, wall slider or roof
rocker, too. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT
COMES BACK TO YOU, SO IT’LL NEVER GET LOST.
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get the job done. WHY WE LOVE IT »
WHO SAYS CLEANING UP CAN’T BE FUN?
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WORK.
WOODEN FAVORITE
THINGS STAMP SET
$14.99, MELISSAANDDOUG.COM
This set of 26 wooden
stamps from Melissa &
Doug is perfect for creative
play. From card making to
crafting, the stamps feature
everything from pets to treats.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE KIT INCLUDES
A FOUR-COLOR STAMP PAD AND COLORED
PENCILS TO EMBELLISH YOUR STAMPS.
build and fix with the best of
them. And it all stores neatly
in the included workbench.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE INCLUDED
BLUEPRINTS MAKE IT EASY TO BUILD A HOUSE,
ROBOT, BOAT AND MORE.
CLOUD B TWINKLING
FIREFLY FROG
$34.95, CLOUDB.COM
The fireflies twinkle to create
a magical glow to ease a
child to sleep, along with
two soothing nature sounds
of rain and crickets, plus a
lullaby. WHY WE LOVE IT » TWINKLING
FIREFLIES HELP EASE ANY FEAR OF THE DARK!
TWILIGHT NOAH’S
ARK
$41.95, CLOUDB.COM
During the day little ones can
pretend with the included
plush animals. At night,
this Cloud b toy transforms
into a tranquil star show.
WHY WE LOVE IT » PICK FROM THREE START
COLORS, OR OPT FOR A ROTATION OF ALL THREE.
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This wooden Melissa & Doug
puzzle doubles as a stacking
toy. The nine colorful creatures slide into one another
to create a variety of stackable
structures. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT CAN
BE PLAYED WITH IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE—A
TRUE BOREDOM BEATER.
ROUND THE TOWN
ROAD RUG
$29.99, MELISSAANDOUG.COM
With more than 3 square
feet of play space, little ones
can drive the four included
cars through the town, over
waterways and past the
school of this Melissa & Doug
set. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE RUG IS STAIN
RESISTANT AND MACHINE WASHABLE.
HAMMER & SAW
TOOL BENCH
This 32-piece wooden
building set from Melissa &
Doug includes everything
a little carpenter needs to
STACKING CHUNKY
PUZZLE
MULTI-CRAFT
WEAVING LOOM
A new spin on an old
classic. Remember the woven
coasters and hot mitts we all
made as kids? They’re bigger
and better than ever with
this Melissa & Doug loom.
WHY WE LOVE IT » OVER 90 YARDS OF YARN
ARE INCLUDED, NOT TO MENTION PLENTY OF
CREATIVE SUGGESTIONS.
SUSPEND JR.
Build the perfect balancing
structure as you race to run
out of pieces with this strategy
game from Melissa & Doug.
But be careful, one false move
and the tower could crumble!
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS MELISSA &
DOUG GAME PROVIDES EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT
EXCITEMENT WITH EACH NEW MOVE.
LET’S PLAY HOUSE!
DUST, SWEEP, MOP
These child-sized cleaning
necessities from Melissa &
Doug are just right for your
little one’s hands. The included
broom, mop, dust pan and
T-REX PLUSH
This oversized T-Rex by
Melissa & Doug is guaranteed
to become one of your child’s
best friends. Standing about
3-feet high, this colorful dino
will provide hours of imaginative play. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S
POSEABLE AND EASILY STANDS ON ITS OWN!
way to fun. The large surface
allows several kids to play and
hide together. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THE TUNNEL IS OUR FAVORITE PART!
LALALOOPSY BAKING
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SCIENTIFIC
EXPLORER MY FIRST
PIRATE TREASURE
KIT
DELUXE HAIR CHALK
SALON
$24.95, ALEXTOYS.COM
With 12 bright colors, including glittery metallics, you
can express yourself with the
latest hair fashions with this
ALEX Toys kit. Pink one day,
purple the next. WHY WE LOVE IT »
EASILY WASHES OUT WITH SHAMPOO AND
WATER FOR NO LASTING EFFECTS!
$25.99, POOF-SLINKY.COM
Arrr you ready to don your
eye patch, bandana and
tattoos and hunt for treasure?
With this Scientific Explorer
kit your little one’s inner
explorer will come to life.
WHY WE LOVE IT » CHIP AWAY AT THE
DIGGING BLOCK TO REVEAL COINS AND GEMS.
TOUCH & GO RACERS
$12.99, LITTLETIKES.COM
By touching the different
sensors on this Little Tikes car,
your little one can watch it go,
honk the horn, rev the engine
and more. WHY WE LOVE IT » GREAT
SOUND EFFECTS, AND THESE CARS CAN
REALLY MOVE!
$59.99, LALALOOPSY.COM
With a real working oven
and a play stove, MGA
Entertainment gives you the
ability to make yummy cakes
and cookies with plenty of
pizzazz. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
THEMED MOLDS MAKE FOR EXTRA FUN!
SOFIA THE FIRST
MAGICAL ROYAL
PREP ACADEMY
$79.99, SHOP.MATTEL.COM
This Mattel favorite lets
kids recreate scenes from
the Disney Junior series
with three floors and nine
rooms full of lights, sounds
and phrases from the show.
WHY WE LOVE IT » HIDDEN SURPRISES
THROUGHOUT ADD TO THE FUN.
MOXIE GIRLZ ICE
CREAM BIKE WITH
SOPHINA
STRATO-SLAM
ROCKET BATTLE
BLAST
This rocket blaster from Poof
can launch 200 feet into the
air with a stomp of your
foot. It includes two rockets
to compete with friends.
WHY WE LOVE IT » SOFT FOAM NEVER
HURTS, AND THE DURABILITY CAN’T BE BEAT!
ULTIMATE COOK
KITCHEN
With this kitchen from Little
Tikes, run a kitchen and
make cappuccinos with a
“real working” oven, fridge
and microwave. The real
cooking sounds make it all
the more fun. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THE THERE’S PLENTY OF STORAGE FOR ALL
THE ACCESSORIES.
SPLISH SPLASH
SINK & STOVE
This great toy from Little
Tikes includes a working
faucet and drain so the kids
can wash dishes just like the
adults do! It doubles as a play
stove, too. WHY WE LOVE IT » EVERY
KID LOVES TO PLAY IN WATER.
$34.99, MOXIEGIRLZ.COM
You’ll be screaming for ice
cream when Sophina pedals
around and plays music on
this MGA Entertainment
favorite. WHY WE LOVE IT » BECOME
AN ENTREPRENEUR AND SELL YOUR TREATS
TO OTHER MOXIE GIRLZ WITH THE INCLUDED
PAPER MONEY!
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Turn your bath into a chemistry set when you create your
own line of bath gels, oils,
fizzers, lotions and soap with
this ALEX Toys science kit.
WHY WE LOVE IT » A LITTLE INDULGENCE
GOES A LONG WAY!
TUNNEL ‘N DOME
CLIMBER
With this dome from Little
Tikes, crawl and climb your
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$29.99
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FAMILY CHALLENGE
GAME
$19.99, SPINMASTERGAMES.COM
This Spin Master game
includes simple agility tests,
vision testing challenges and
two kinds of trivia: stuff kids
should know and things
parents probably won’t.
WHY WE LOVE IT » LOTS OF LAUGHS FOR
FAMILY GAME NIGHT.
THE YOUNG
SCIENTISTS CLUB
-- CLIFFORD FOOD
SCIENCE
$19.99, THEYOUNGSCIENTISTSCLUB.COM
Learn how to make ice cream
in a bag, explode a marshmallow, make homemade butter
and more with the help of
Clifford The Big Red Dog.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT GETS KIDS INTO
THE KITCHEN!
MOUSTACHE SMASH
MAGIC SCHOOL BUS
ENGINEERING LAB
With this Young Scientists
Club kit your little one can
design a car, build a solar
oven, construct a bridge and
more! WHY WE LOVE IT » IT COMES
WITH 33 GREAT EXPERIMENT CARDS.
GRAVITY MAZE
$29.99, THINKFUN.COM
With this gravity-powered
logic maze from ThinkFun,
you’ll arrange colorful, seethrough towers to send your
marble from starting point to
target. WHY WE LOVE IT » THERE ARE 60
DIFFERENT CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME.
AIR HOGS
ROLLERCOPTER
$44.99, AIRHOGS.COM
Roll around on the ground,
ride up the walls and then
take to the air for high-flying
fun with this new copter from
Air Hogs and Spin Master.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE PROTECTIVE CAGE
KEEPS THE COPTER SAFE!
$15.99, SPINMASTERGAMES.COM
Spin Master has done it again!
Be fast when smashing the
moustache cards! If the card
showing matches your moustache, smash it! WHY WE LOVE IT »
FUN FOR ALL AGES, AND GUARANTEED TO
PROVIDE LOTS OF LAUGHS.
MARSHALL’S FIRE
FIGHTIN’ TRUCK
CLIFFORD ANIMAL
SCIENCE
Learn about tracking animals,
what’s in eggs, animal life
cycles and more with Clifford
The Big Red Dog in this
Young Scientists Club kit.
WHY WE LOVE IT » TEACHES RESPECT AND
APPRECIATION FOR ANIMALS.
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THE MAGIC SCHOOL
BUS MATH
EXPLOSION
Who said math was boring?
Be the first player to explode
the volcano by getting the
math facts correct. Customize
your Young Scientists Club
game to adjust to your
child’s knowledge level.
WHY WE LOVE IT » INCLUDES BOTH AN
EXTENDED PLAY AND SPEEDY PLAY OPTION.
ROBOT TURTLES
$24.99, THINKFUN.COM
Learn the basic fundamentals of programming, from
coding to functions, all while
playing this ThinkFun board
game! Before long, you’ll be
making games instead of
playing them. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THIS GAME PUTS THE KIDS IN CHARGE OF
THE GROWN-UPS!
SEW COOL
$34.99, SPINMASTER.COM
Start sewing at a young
age with this revolutionary,
threadless sewing machine by
Spin Master. Pre-cut shapes
for purses, pouches and more
are included and ready to use!
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS ONE’S GUARANTEED
TO KEEP KIDS BUSY FOR HOURS.
Paw Patrol fans can fight fires
and rescue the day with their
favorite pooch, Marshall with
this Spin Master favorite.
WHY WE LOVE IT » MARSHALL IS SUPER
CUTE IN HIS FIREMAN’S HAT.
KANOODLE GENIUS
GAME
COOL BAKER MAGIC
MIXER MAKER
This mixer from Spin Master
gives you an easy, fun way
to make delicious treats.
The accessories include
stencils and sprinkles, plus
a three-tier dessert stand to
display the finished product.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT EVEN COMES WITH
PIPING BAGS AND TIPS.
ZOOMER DINO
Let Spin Master’s Zoomer
do his thing or pick up the
control pod to send him on
attack. He has both a serious
and silly side. WHY WE LOVE IT »
ZOOMER HAS LOTS OF MOODS AND LETS THEM
BE KNOWN.
DIGGITY DOGS OR
KITTEN CABOODLE
GAMES
PAW PATROL
LOOKOUT HQ SET
With a working elevator,
periscope, lights and sounds,
your little one can solve
problems and rescue those in
need with their favorite pups.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS SPIN MASTER SET
COMES WITH CANINE CHASE AND HIS VEHICLE.
$14.99 EACH, EDUCATIONALINSIGHTS.COM
Pick which dog (or cat) you
want to adopt, and then “go
fishing” for the necessities and
accessories for your new furry
friend. WHY WE LOVE IT » ENCOURAGES
SOCIAL SKILLS AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP!
FRIDA’S FRUIT
FIESTA GAME
$21.99, EDUCATIONALINSIGHTS.COM
Collect letters for Frida to
feed her little ones. Spin, find
and then place four letters in
a row to win. WHY WE LOVE IT »
EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS MAKES LEARNING
LOADS OF FUN.
SMART SNACKS
STACK EM’
DOUGHNUTS
$19.99, LEARNINGRESOURCES.COM
Learning Resources took
a basic kids stacking game
and made it colorful,
lively and full of sweet fun!
WHY WE LOVE IT » WHEN THEY
GET TOO OLD FOR THE STACKER
TOY, USE THE DOUGHNUTS IN
THE PLAY KITCHEN.
SMART SNACKS
NUMBER POPS
These irresistible ice
cream pops from Learning
Resources are perfect for
practicing numbers 1-10
and color matching, too!
WHY WE LOVE IT » HAVE FUN WHILE
LEARNING FINE-MOTOR SKILLS AND HAND-EYE
COORDINATION.
Fit the pieces to complete
the puzzles. With more than
200 mind-bending 2-D and
3-D puzzles, this Educational
Insights game will keep ‘em
thinking and strategizing.
WHY WE LOVE IT » EASILY PORTABLE FOR
ON-THE-GO FUN!
SURFSIDE
SCRAMBLE WORD
GAME
TAKE 10 COOKIE
SHAPE FINDERS
Spin the wheel and be the first
to collect one of each cookie
shape. Learning Resources
takes shape identification
to a super sweet level.
WHY WE LOVE IT » LEARN SKILLS IN 10
MINUTES OR LESS!
Slide and swap letters to
make the longest word. This
Educational Insights game
takes word building to the
next level. WHY WE LOVE IT » GREAT
FUN FOR KIDS AND ADULTS.
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SHARK MANIA GAME
Your pirate ship wrecked, and
the gold went overboard. Race
to collect it and get to safety!
Be the first one to make it to
the end with the most gold
coins and win. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THE SNEAKY SHARK ADDS PLENTY OF EXCITEMENT TO THIS SPIN MASTER GAME.
Collect acorns on your log
by spinning and choosing
the correct colors with this
Educational Insights game.
He who has the most acorns,
wins. WHY WE LOVE IT » HELPS
PRACTICE COLOR, MEMORY, SORTING AND
MATCHING SKILLS.
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STRIKE A POSE
$19.95, RNRGAMES.COM
Bend and sculpt yourself into
a living statue while everyone
guesses what or who you are
with this flexible game from
R&R Games. Are you an Oreo
or a hula hoop? WHY WE LOVE IT »
LAUGHS ARE GUARANTEED.
PRICES VARY, LOCKERLOOKZ.COM
Jazz up your locker with
rugs, picture frames, shelves,
wallpaper and more with chic
designs from LockerLookz.
Lots of styles and colors
are available. WHY WE LOVE IT »
EVERYONE’S LOCKER NEEDS A CHANDELIER!
MAGIC PATH OF
YOGA
GUESS THE MESS
You’ve got 30 seconds to rifle
through photos, choosing ones
that best match your secret
hiding place. See who can best
figure out the answer to your
hiding place based on your
“mess” of photos. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THIS UNIQUE GAME FROM R&R GAMES MAKES
FOR FUN AND FRANTIC PLAY.
$29.99, UPSIDEDOWNGAMES.US
This game from Upside
Down Games has participants
holding yoga moves on
their way to the “om” square.
Don’t forget to collect the
color cards along the way.
WHY WE LOVE IT » EXERCISE AND PLAY ALL
ROLLED INTO ONE.
Hearts of AttrAction by R&R
Games is a game where skill,
strategy and a little luck results
in a chain reaction of magnetic
proportions! WHY WE LOVE IT » YOU
CAN PLAY IT WITH ANYONE, ANYWHERE.
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CRAYOLA COLOR
WONDER PUZZLES
$8.99, CARDINALGAMES.COM
Hey Frozen fans, with this
Crayola Color Wonder puzzle
by Cardinal Games, you can
design and color Elsa and
Anna’s puzzle before putting
it together. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
MARKERS WON’T COLOR ON SKIN, FURNITURE
OR FABRIC—ONLY THE INCLUDED PUZZLE!
Once you have Elmo all put
together with this Milton
Bradley puzzle by Cardinal
Games, press his tummy
to hear him giggle. Now
how many puzzles do that?
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE PUZZLE PIECES
ARE FUZZY!
HOLLYWOOD GAME
NIGHT
The fun and games from
Jane Lynch’s hit tv show
can now be played out
right in your living room
thanks to Cardinal Games.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S BEEN NOMINATED AS
PARTY GAME OF THE YEAR!
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RAINBOW MAGIC
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Move around Ponyville doing
good deeds to earn pieces
of your rainbow. Complete
your set of colors to win.
WHY WE LOVE IT » ENCOURAGES
COMPASSION AND HELPING OTHERS THROUGH
GOOD DEEDS.
THE BIG BANG
THEORY ULTIMATE
GENIOUS GAME
Bazinga! If you think you
know your stuff like Sheldon,
then try and become the ultimate genius with this trivia
game that includes such Big
Bang categories as Fun With
Flags and Counterfactuals!
WHY WE LOVE IT » RELIVE YOUR FAVORITE
FUNNY MOMENTS FROM THE SHOW.
ELMO BIG HUGS
FUZZY FLOOR
PUZZLE W/ SOUND
WIKKI STIX
$17.95, WIKKISTIX.COM
This Wikki Stix activity set is
perfect for your preschooler.
There’s no right or wrong
way to play. Use the included
playboard to learn letter
formation, or simply smoosh
the Wikkies down and peel
them back up! WHY WE LOVE IT »
KIDS CAN DESIGN AND BEND UNTIL THEIR
HEART’S CONTENT.
ANIMAL PLANET
DEEP SEA
DISCOVERY LAB
$39.99, TOYSRUS.COM
Dive into the deep with the
Animal Planet lab and see
the whales, sharks, fish and
more as they swim right
past you! 360 degrees of fun
so multiple kids can play.
WHY WE LOVE IT » FEATURES LIGHTS,
SOUNDS AND 29 ACCESSORIES.
DISCOVERY KIDS
TYRANNOSAURUS
REX EXCAVATION KIT
$14.99-$19.99, TOYSRUS.COM
Dig and chisel to discover
the fossils hidden in the rock
with this kit from Discovery
Kids. Each kit also includes
a downloadable video game.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS GREAT TOY WILL
KEEP THEM BUSY FOR HOURS!
ANIMAL BABIES
DISCOVERY KIDS
INTERCHANGEABLE
KINETIC SPACE LAB
$29.99, OVERSTOCK.COM, TJMAXX, BEALLS
Mount planets, space shuttles
and black holes on the night
sky board and connect them
with a variety of tracks. Let
the ball loose to navigate
your course and send the
space ship careening upward.
WHY WE LOVE IT » ENDLESS ARRANGEMENTS MAKE FOR ENDLESS FUN.
$14.99-24.99, JAKKS.COM
It’s the perfect baby for kids to
name, love and nurture. These
Jakks Pacific animals suck
their thumbs and come with
pacifiers. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT HOLDS
HANDS WITH OTHER ANIMAL BABIES!
DISNEY PIRATE
FAIRY DELUXE DOLL
$16.99, JAKKS.COM
Straight from the hit movie
The Pirate Fairy, these dazzling
Jakks Pacific pirate dolls are
both fashionable and fun. A
must for your Disney-loving
little one. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
FAIRIES ARE FULLY POSEABLE.
OLAF SNOW CONE
MAKER
ANIMAL PLANET
RADIO CONTROLLED
FLYING FIRE DRAGON
$39.99, TOYSRUS.COM
Imagination takes flight
while you soar into the sky
with this radio-controlled
durable foam dragon. The
built-in propellers provide
extra precision and stability.
WHY WE LOVE IT » A QUICK-CHARGE
FEATURE LETS YOU GET BACK TO THE FUN.
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$24.99, JAKKS.COM
Turn ice cubes into delicious
icy treats with Olaf, your
favorite summer-lovin’
snowman from Jakks Pacific.
WHY WE LOVE IT » COME ON, EVERYONE
LOVES OLAF!
RHYTHM OF THE
REEF PROP PILLOW
$15.99, BABYEINSTEIN.COM
This pillow from Baby
Einstein soothes little ones
and allows them to explore
the world around them, all
while being propped up. It
features an electronic crab
playing classical melodies,
crinkle leaves and more.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S PERFECT
FOR TUMMY TIME.
DISCOVERY KIDS
2-IN-1 4X LED
STARLIGHT
LANTERN
$19.99, OVERSTOCK.COM
This cool contraption from
Discovery Kids switches
from an LED lantern to an
impressive star projector
with the touch of a button.
WHY WE LOVE IT » PERFECT FOR BOTH
PLAYTIME FUN OR OUTDOOR CAMPING.
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RHYTHM OF THE
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This play mat from Baby
Einstein includes dancing
lights, classical melodies and
soft comfort to entertain
and encourage playing!
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE ELECTRONIC BABY
NEPTUNE IS MOTION-ACTIVATED TO KEEP
YOUR LITTLE ONE GOING!
BABY NEPTUNE
OCEAN ORCHESTRA
With instruments all over
its shell, this toy from Baby
Einstein will teach little ones
how to create and appreciate
classical masterpieces all their
own! WHY WE LOVE IT » THE VARIOUS
MODES OF PLAY LET THIS TOY GROW WITH
YOUR BABY.
PRICE VARIES, MAGFORMERS.COM
Create it. Build it. Set it in
motion. The powerful, fun
Magformers we all love just
got better. WHY WE LOVE IT »
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These microsized building
blocks by Ohio Art are a
challenge for any and all
construction enthusiasts. Plus,
sooo many sets to choose
from. WHY WE LOVE IT » YOU WON’T GET
THIS KIND OF DETAIL WITH THE BIG BLOCKS.
$24.99, THEBEATRIXGIRLS.COM
Through talent and old-fashioned hard work, these dolls
by Popstar Club Inc. have
made it as pop stars with
fabulous hair and amazing
clothes. Each comes with
a matching instrument.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THEY EVEN HAVE AN
ALBUM ON ITUNES, SPOTIFY AND AMAZON.
$150, SCHOOLZONE.COM
Created by experts in early
education, the Little Scholar
tablet by School Zone
prepares your child for pre-K
through first grade. With over
200 preloaded apps, books,
songs and videos, this tablet,
which runs on a Google
Android operating system
and features an eight-inch
screen, is designed to teach
essential skills needed for
school, from reading and
spelling to math and geography. WHY WE LOVE IT » NO EXTRA
PURCHASES, DOWNLOADS OR WI-FI NEEDED.
DOC MCSTUFFINS
WALK N’ TALK
MOBILE DOLL
$39.99, JUSTPLAYPRODUCTS.COM
The Doc really walks, talks
and sings! This mobile clinic
by Just Play features a light-up
siren, doors that open, plus
plenty of handy medical
supplies for the doctor.
WHY WE LOVE IT » DOC’S FRIEND LAMBIE
IS INCLUDED AND TALKS AND SINGS
ALONG WITH DOC.
LITTLE SCHOLAR
TABLET
70
$49.99, SILVERLIT.COM
The Guinness World Record
holder for the world’s smallest
RC helicopter is literally
in the palm of your hand
with this Silverlit copter.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT FLIES UP, DOWN,
FORWARD AND BACKWARD.
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TRENDIY ART
PRICE VARIES BY KIT, TRENDIYART.COM
Design, create and wear
your own bracelets and hair
accessories by Ohio Art.
Each one is just as unique as
you. WHY WE LOVE IT » INCLUDED IN
EACH KIT IS THE TRENDIY MAG FILLED WITH
INSPIRATION AND IDEAS.
NANO FALCON FROM
SILVERLIFT
CARE BEARS (MED
PLUSH W/DVD)
This super soft and huggable
Just Play bear includes a
22-minute DVD Care Bears
episode. Great for girls or
boys. WHY WE LOVE IT » YOU PROBABLY
HAD A CARE BEAR WHEN YOU WERE A KID. WE
KNOW WE DID!
forward, backward, in fast
action or in slow motion with
this toy by The Bridge Direct.
WHY WE LOVE IT » TWO CARTRIDGES ARE
INCLUDED: LETTERS AND NUMBERS.
reels. WHY WE LOVE IT » THERE ARE
PLENTY OF ADDITIONAL REEL PACKS TO CHOOSE
FROM. COURTESY OF THE BRIDGE DIRECT.
LITE-BRITE
SKY VIPER X
QUAD STUNT
QUADCOPTER
HELLO KITTY
DANCE TIME
PUPPY SURPRISE
The mommy dog is having
puppies. Can you guess how
many? Love, groom and
nurture this cuddly puppy by
Just Play just like a real one.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S A SURPRISE HOW
MANY PUPPIES SHE WILL HAVE!
DISNEY PRINCESS
PALACE PETS: MAGIC
DANCE PUMPKIN
$59.99, BLIPTOYS.COM
Wave the magic wand and
watch Cinderella’s pooch,
Pumpkin, come to life,
following commands and
performing dance routines.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS BLIP TOYS ITEM HAS
MORE THAN A DOZEN PHRASES AND SOUNDS!
$39.99, BLIPTOYS.COM
This Hello Kitty plush from
Blip Toys really gets down
when the music turns on. She
even has two choreographed
routines. WHY WE LOVE IT » SHE CAN
BE ATTACHED TO ANY SMOOTH SURFACE.
STRAWBERRY
SHORTCAKE STAGE
PLAYSET & SWEET
BEATS DOLLS
$24.99 PLAYSET, $12.99 DOLLS,
THEBRIDGEDIRECT.COM
Strawberry Shortcake fans
can rock out to their favorite
girls by The Bridge Direct
singing “Invincible” and
“The Real Music In You.”
WHY WE LOVE IT » STRAWBERRY
SHORTCAKE STILL SMELLS AS SWEET AS EVER.
TMNT FLYING
HEROES
$16.99, THEBRIDGEDIRECT.COM
With one quick pull, your
favorite crime fighting
turtles with launch into the
air and fly like never before.
WHY WE LOVE IT » NO BATTERIES ARE
REQUIRED WITH THIS TOY BY THE BRIDGE DIRECT.
The Bridge Direct’s new and
improved Lite-Brite has lots
of great new features, including fun peg shapes, blinking
effects, reusable templates
and a detachable storage
container. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
NEW SLIM DESIGN MAKES STORING EASY.
$49.99, SKYROCKETTOYS.COM
Take to the skies and rule the
day with speeds up to 14mph
and distances up to 100 feet
away. It’s sleek, small and, best
of all, sturdy. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THIS SKYROCKET TOYS COPTER CAN BE USED
INDOORS AND OUTDOORS!
FISHER-PRICE
CLASSICS: MOVIE
VIEWER
Slide in the cartridge, adjust
the focus and start crankin’.
Kids can watch their favorites
VIEWMASTER GIFT
SET (DOC
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The 3-D images are larger
and brighter than ever, and it’s
compatible with both old and
new ViewMaster viewers and
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PHANTOM SAUCER
$10, TELEBRANDS.COM
Just move your hands to
watch the Phantom Saucer
by Telebrands float in
mid-air. You’re sure to wow
everyone, including yourself!
WHY WE LOVE IT » WHAT LITTLE KID
WOULDN’T LOVE TO PULL OFF THIS ILLUSION
FOR THEIR FRIENDS?
BALL PETS
$19.99, TELEBRANDS.COM
Throw the ball around, even
knock down some pins, but
open it up and it becomes
your very own cuddly pet.
Lots of styles and animals
available from Telebrands.
WHY WE LOVE IT » GOES FROM CUDDLES TO
CATCH IN NO TIME AT ALL!
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use the patented GridLock
construction system to build
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TEDDY TANKS
$19.99, TELEBRANDS.COM
Sure, you could put a fish in
the tank. Or, your little one
can add their own treasures
and trinkets to the teddy’s
belly for a fun and compact
storage solution. Lots of styles
available from Telebrands.
WHY WE LOVE IT » “FEED” THE TEDDY’S
TANK THROUGH YOUR ANIMALS MOUTH.
RAZOR PARTY POP
$49.99, RAZOR.COM
Glide down the street with
the all-new Party Pop
scooter from Razor. The 12
pulsating LED lights activate
when stepping on the deck.
WHY WE LOVE IT » EVEN SCOOTERS CAN
HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF SPARKLE.
$20, KIDSPREFERRED.COM
Use the patented GridLock
construction system to build
this Buildex speed machine
before taking the pole position. WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS DURABLE
RACER BY KIDS PREFERRED IS MADE OUT OF
REAL WOOD.
BUILDEX RAIL
RUNNER
BUILDEX SPEED
DRIFTER
Race to the finish with the
Buildex Speed Drifter by Kids
Get ready to leave the station
with the Buildex Rail Runner
by Kids Preferred using the
GridLock construction system to create this meter-long,
three-piece train model.
WHY WE LOVE IT » TEACHES VALUABLE
BUILDING SKILLS WHILE HAVING FUN!
BEEN THERE, DONE
THAT
$79.99, BRAVOSPORTS.COM
Zip and go on this easy-riding
electric scooter perfect for
pre-schoolers. The scooter
features a steering limiter to
prevent wipe-outs from over
turning. WHY WE LOVE IT » COMES
IN LOTS OF CHARACTERS, INCLUDING SPIDERMAN AND ELSA & ANNA, BY BRAVO.
$24.99, THEGAMECHEF.COM
Ever gone to Europe or
milked a cow? How much
do you really know about
your friends and family?
This is a fun way to find out.
WHY WE LOVE IT » WITH 896 QUESTIONS,
THE GAME BY THE GAME CHEF WILL NEVER
GET OLD!
ROCK, RIDE, ‘N
STRIDE HIPPO
LONG STORY SHORT
This classic Hungry Hippo
character has left the
game board in favor of the
front yard. This Playskool
favorite grows with your baby,
transforming from a walker
to a rocker to a ride-on.
WHY WE LOVE IT » AS BABY MOVES, MUSIC
PLAYS. STOP MOVING AND THE MUSIC FADES.
$24.99, THEGAMECHEF.COM
After the storyteller tells the
story, it’s your job to shorten
it into a headline, text or even
Tweet. WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS FUN
PARTY GAME BY THE GAME CHEF INSPIRES
CREATIVITY AND LAUGHS.
BEADOS QUICK DRY
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FROGGIO
Drop the colorful balls into
froggy’s mouth and watch
them tumble down the track,
playing music and lights along
the way. WHY WE LOVE IT » PRESS THE
BUTTERFLY BUTTON ON THIS PLAYSKOOL FROG
TO SPILL THE BALLS!
$19.99, BEADOSBEADS.COM
Create your own bead-filled
world with Beados by Moose
Toys. Craft your design, spray
it and, with no fuss or mess,
you have a unique design to
display! WHY WE LOVE IT » REQUIRES
NO HEAT OR GLUE!
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SHOPKINS THEMED
PLAYSETS
$14.99, SHOPKINSWORLD.COM
These creative playsets from
Moose Toys are super bright
and colorful and inspire
imaginative play for your little
one. From the bakery to the
veggie stand, there’s plenty to
do! WHY WE LOVE IT » COLLECT MORE
SETS TO CREATE YOUR OWN SHOPKINS WORLD.
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$39.90, TOYPIANO.COM
The perfect way to introduce
children to instruments with
an xylophone, tambourine,
maracas and more. So get
the family together and start
jamming with this Schoenhut
set. WHY WE LOVE IT » ENCOURAGES
MUSIC APPRECIATION FROM AN EARLY AGE.
OUR GENERATION
DOLL
TRAINS BY GREEN
TOYS
$34.99, BATTATCO.COM
With new clothes and
different hairstyles, your
doll lover will adore these
classic-looking 18-inch dolls
from Battat. Each has a great
personality and talent all
her own. Katelyn loves to ice
skate. WHY WE LOVE IT » MAKE SURE TO
CHECK OUT THE HAIRSTYLING HOW-TO VIDEOS!
$29.99, GREENTOYS.COM
This three-part train from
Green Toys includes the
engine, a cart full of bears
and a caboose, all made
from recycled plastic so
they’re super-Earth friendly!
WHY WE LOVE IT » CHOOSE BETWEEN PINK
OR BLUE.
SYNCRO R/C
QUADCOPTER
BAA-BAA-BARN
Moos, baas, squeaks and
songs! Just place the animals
inside this B. Toys barn and
hear them sing. Plus, drop the
ball into the silo and watch
it spin. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE ENTIRE
BARN IS INTERACTIVE AND FULL OF FUN!
$39.99, ESTESROCKETS.COM
Teens can take to the skies
with the world’s smallest
quadcopter from Estes,
coming in at just under
2-inches square. As a plus,
the copter automatically
uprights itself while flying
no matter how you launch it!
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE LED LIGHTS ALLOW
FOR NIGHTTIME FLYING!
25-KEY ELITE SPINET
PIANO
TEEPEE
This cute B. Toys teepee has
plenty of room for a few
friends, plus hundreds of
imaginary ones. Perfect for
the playroom or the bedroom!
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE INCLUDED LANTERN
PROVIDES A GREAT LIGHT-UP STAR SHOW.
SPONSORED BY
This elegant child’s piano
from Schoenhut was designed
with the perfect-sized keys
to promote proper finger
placement, allowing for an
easier transition to a bigger
piano. The chime-like tones
let you know it’s a Schoenhut.
WHY WE LOVE IT » WHAT’S NOT TO LOVE
ABOUT MUSIC?
LEGO CHIMA
PRICES VARY, LEGO.COM
Take on the world of Chima
with these sets from Lego,
including soaring the skies in
an ice vulture and crawling
the Earth in a Spider Stalker.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT BRINGS THE WORLD
OF CHIMA OFF THE TV AND INTO YOUR HANDS!
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accessories. WHY WE LOVE IT »
SOME SETS INCLUDE RARE TRANSLUCENT
FIGURES OF MIKEY, RAPH AND LEO.
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LEGO FRIENDS
With brighter colors and
taller figures, Lego Friends
are the perfect Lego sets
for girls of all ages. There’s
plenty to build, too, from a
Sunshine Ranch to a Jungle
Falls Rescue! WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
SELECTION SEEMS ENDLESS.
LEGO DUPLO
Lego DupLo is perfect for
your toddler and preschooler’s small hands. The
larger pieces make choking a
non-issue, and the pieces fit
together easily. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THE PRODUCT LINE TRULY HAS SOMETHING
FOR EVERYONE.
TABOO BUZZ’D
Say a forbidden descriptive
word and get buzzed by
the other team… and they
get your point. With more
than 1,000 words, it’s like
a new game every time.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE GAME BY HASBRO
KEEPS SCORE SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO.
GUARDIANS OF THE
GALAXY MINIMATES
$9.99 2-PACK, MINIMATES.COM
Diamond Select Toys has
captured the characters of
the film Guardians of the
Galaxy as 2-inch Minimates
mini-figures. Five different
two-packs capture most of
the cast, including Star-Lord,
Gamora, Drax, Groot and a
1-inch micro-figure of Rocket
Raccoon! WHY WE LOVE IT »
THESE PINT-SIZED FIGURES DON’T TAKE UP
MUCH SPACE.
PICTOPIA DISNEY
EDITION
$19.99, WONDERFORGE.COM
Answer trivia questions based
on pictures from decades of
Disney. From the animated
classics and blockbuster hits
to television specials and
theme park fun, how well
do you know the mouse?
WHY WE LOVE IT » DISNEY BRINGS OUT
THE KID IN ALL OF US IN THIS GAME BY
WONDER FORGE.
Move your pet from room
to room in this 3-D royal
pet salon. Find products that
are hidden throughout the
salon and remember, the one
who finds the most wins!
WHY WE LOVE IT » THIS TODDLER GAME BY
WONDER FORGE ENCOURAGES TURN TAKING
AND PATIENCE.
DISNEY FROZEN
SURPRISE SLIDES
The enchanting world of
Arendelle comes to life as you
slide past Marshmallow the
snow monster, glide across
the peaks and tread through
the troll’s glen. WHY WE LOVE IT »
WATCH OUT! THE ENCHANTING LOCATIONS
HAVE A TENDENCY TO FLIP ON YOU IN THIS
WONDER FORGE GAME.
ULTIMATE SPIDERMAN TRICKSHOT
DUEL GAME
Green Goblin is on the
loose in the S.H.I.E.L.D.
helicarrier and is trying to
free Spider-Man’s worst
enemies. Fire the discs
at your opponent to be
the last one standing.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S GOOD
VS. EVIL. YOU CAN PLAY AS SPIDEY
OR GREEN GOBLIN IN THIS GAME BY
WONDER FORGE.
MY MONOPOLY
The classic game of Monopoly
is getting personal in this
updated version by Hasbro!
Using the app or website, you
can add your own family’s
photos and interests to the
game’s properties, Chance
cards and game pieces.
WHY WE LOVE IT » EASILY GRAB PHOTOS
FROM ANY DECIVE, FACEBOOK, FLICKR,
SHUTTERFLY AND MORE.
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NINJA TURTLES
MINIMATES
$5.99 EACH / $9.99 2-PACK,
MINIMATES.COM
The heroes on the half-shell
are joining the Diamond
Select Toys Minimates
family. The mates are available
individually in blind bags at
comic shops, specialty stores
and Kmart, and in two-packs
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Charades features Dr. Seuss
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know and love. WHY WE LOVE IT »
WE DIG ANY GAME THAT GETS ‘EM MOVING.
TICKETY TOC CHIME
TIME
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TUFF VIDEO
RECON BOT
$59.99, JAKKS.COM
With this Spy Net bot from
Spin Master, kids can be
tough, driving over and under
objects. Toss it in the air up
to 30 feet, maneuver it 360
degrees and receive a live
video feed on the controller.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S BASED ON REAL
MILITARY PROTOTYPES. SO COOL!
$9.95, THAMESANDKOSMOS.COM
These experiment kits from
Thames & Kosmos will keep
your little scientist busy and
certainly teach them a thing
or two. WHY WE LOVE IT » FROM
CRYSTALS TO BOTANY TO DIGGING UP DINOS,
THERE’S SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE.
BUNZI BALANCE BIKE
$49, CHILLAFISH.COM
For kids as young as 1 year,
the Bunzi from Chillafish is
the perfect way to get them
cycling safely. It grows with
the rider by adjusting from
trike to bike. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT
COMES WITH A STORAGE TRUNK FOR COOKIES.
DISNEY INFINITY:
MARVEL SUPER
HEROES (2.0
EDITION) VIDEO
GAME STARTER PACK
$74.99, INFINITY.DISNEY.COM
Thanks to Disney, kids and
adults can take their favorite
superheroes on brandnew adventures with the
latest Infinity installment.
The storylines are only as
limited as your imagination.
WHY WE LOVE IT » ALL PREVIOUS INFINITY
CHARACTERS ARE COMPATIBLE WITH THE
2.0 PORTAL.
MAX TOW TRUCK
AIR HOGS ZERO
LAZER GRAVITY
Play along with imaginative
activities and complete challenges to collect rewards in
this game by Wonder Forge.
But remember, you’ve got to
beat the clock before the time
chimes! WHY WE LOVE IT » IT’S JUST
SILLY, AND THAT EQUALS FUN.
$39.99, AIRHOGS.COM
Yep, this awesome R/C car
by Spin Master will drive on
the floor, up the wall or even
upside down. Simply point
and the laser-guided controls
will do the rest. WHY WE LOVE IT »
IT DRIVES ON ANY SMOOTH SURFACE!
K’NEX 70 MODEL
BUILDING SET
TMNT BLIMP &
FIGURES
$34.99, KNEX.COM
If it comes to your mind,
you can build it with this
705-piece model building set
from K’NEX. Or, choose from
one of more than 70 included
inspirational ideas, from hot
air balloons to sand castles.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE PIECES STORE
EASILY IN THE INCLUDED TREASURE CHEST.
SPARK: SCIENCE IN A
FLASH
$59.99, JAKKS.COM
This toy truck isn’t playing
around. Jakks Pacific packed
Max Tow Truck with enough
power to pull or push up
to 200 pounds! For real!
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT INCLUDES OVER 50
SOUND EFFECTS AND CATCH PHRASES.
B
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$29.99, PLAYMATESTOYS.COM
Take to the skies with this 30inch blimp from Playmates
Toys that can hold up to five
different Ninja Turtle action
figures. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
RAPPELLING SYSTEM IS TONS OF FUN.
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BANANAGRAMS
WILD TILES
$14.9, BANANAGRAMSGOWILD.COM
Just when you think you
know Bananagrams, they
throw a monkey wrench in
the works. Wild monkey tiles
could be any letter, so use
them to claim your fruity
throne. WHY WE LOVE IT » WHO
DOESN’T APPRECIATE A TWIST ON A CLASSIC?
$65, MAPLELANDMARK.COM
Maple Landmark knows every child should get to set up
their wooden train set each
year, and this one is perfectly
sized for first-time conductors. WHY WE LOVE IT » CRAFTED FROM
LOCALLY SOURCED, SUSTAINABLY HARVESTED
HARD MAPLE.
LIFT AND LEARN
DINOSAUR PUZZLE
BANANAGRAMS
ZIP-IT
$14.95, BANANAGRAMS.COM
Bananagrams has created
the perfect travel game using
letter cubes and color-coded
zippers for keeping score.
First to 10 wins! WHY WE LOVE IT »
IT COMES WITH A DICTIONARY OF WEIRD
WORDS TO REALLY UP THE ANTE.
MIGHTY DRIVER FIRE
TRUCK
$29.50, MAPLELANDMARK.COM
No one makes classic wooden
toys like Maple Landmark,
especially this fire truck set.
This engine, it’s driver and her
trusty dog Banjo will put out
any flame. WHY WE LOVE IT » ALL OF
THE INKS AND DYES ARE GUARANTEED NON-TOXIC.
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$22, MAPLELANDMARK.COM
Maple Landmark knows future paleontologists have a lot
to learn, so under each dino
piece is an illustrated skeleton
and some need-to-know
information. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
WRITING AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE TOTALLY
SCRATCH PROOF, SO IT’LL TAKE SOME WORK TO
WEAR ON THEM.
LARGE FRONT
LOADER (5469)
$45.99, PLAYMOBIL.US
Need to do some heavy
lifting? Playmobil’s front
loader has you covered with
a movable arm and bucket
to scoop and haul just about
anything. WHY WE LOVE IT » KIDS
CAN FLIP OPEN THE BACK AREA TO OGLE
THE ENGINE.
Playmobil has never looked
better. Get dolled up in interchangeable outfits and take a
twirl in front of the fulllength mirror. WHY WE LOVE IT »
THIS QUALITY BOUTIQUE INCLUDES MANNEQUINS AND A FRAGRANCE SECTION.
LINCOLN LOGS
COLLECTOR’S
EDITION
HOMESTEAD
$99.99, KNEX.COM
K’Nex is the master of toy
building sets, and with
Lincoln Logs nearing their
100-year anniversary they’ve
created the ultimate
homestead set complete
with horses, barn,
wagon and more.
WHY WE LOVE IT » ANY TOY
THAT’S BEEN AROUND SINCE
1916 DESERVES SOME
SERIOUS RESPECT.
1-2-3 SANTA CLAUS
WITH REINDEER
SLEIGH (6787)
Help little ones celebrate the
season with this festive set
from Playmobil. Pop Santa’s
reindeer in the harness and
it’s time to make a delivery.
WHY WE LOVE IT » THE PIECES ARE
ROUNDED SO THEY’RE TOTALLY SAFE FOR
TODDLERS.
THE
EXTRAORDINAIRES
DESIGN STUDIO:
DELUXE SET
$39.99, EXTRAORDINAIRES.COM
This ultimate design set from
The Creativity Hub lets you
invent objects for some awesome and unusual characters
like a merman or a circus
acrobat. WHY WE LOVE IT » IT COULD
INSPIRE SOME FUTURE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS,
AND WE LOVE THOSE.
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$32.99, JOHNDEEREGIFTS.COM
It’s a bull…it’s an alligator…
it’s… awesome! These wheels
by John Deere will make your
3+ year old the coolest kid
on the block. WHY WE LOVE IT »
EACH VEHICLE FEATURES REMOVABLE “FARM
ARMOR” FOR IMAGINATIVE TWO-IN-ONE PLAY.
JOHN DEERE GEAR
FORCE EARTHMOVING DUMP
TRUCK
$39.99, JOHNDEEREGIFTS.COM,
TOYSRUS.COM
Also available in a tractor, this
truck by John Deere features
include lights, sounds and
opening hoods and panels.
Each of the vehicles also
include a figure and themed
accessories. WHY WE LOVE IT » EACH
SET IS A COMPLETE ADVENTURE IN A BOX!
SUPER POP UP
PIRATE
$24.99, AMAZON.COM
Take turns sliding colorful pirate swords into the barrel…
just be careful not to slide
a sword into the wrong slot
or POP goes the pirate (and
losers walk the plank) in this
game by Tomy! WHY WE LOVE IT »
IT’S A GREAT EXCUSE FOR THE FAMILY TO
SPEND A LITTLE EXTRA TIME TOGETHER!
TAP ‘N’ TODDLE
ELEPHANT
$29.99, AMAZON.COM
Tap the elephant on the
head to see it go tumbling
across the floor to an array of
whimsical music, while your
baby tries to catch him with
this Tomy. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
ELEPHANT PLAYS VARIOUS TUNES TO KEEP
YOUR BABY SMILING.
DISCOVER AND
LEARN ACTIVITY
CENTER
Enhanced with 12 different
activities to keep your baby
happy, this Little Tikes
Activity Center also provides
your baby with exercises to
strengthen leg, back and neck
muscles. WHY WE LOVE IT » THE
CENTER CAN BE TAKEN APART SO THE PLAY
CONTINUES WHEN YOUR CHILD GETS OLDER.
TWINKLE TUNES
This song book by Schoenhut
will simply teach your child
how to play 12 tunes on the
8-note keyboard included
on the outside of the book.
WHY WE LOVE IT » IT INTRODUCES AN
EARLY LOVE OF CLASSICAL MUSIC TO YOUNG
CHILDREN.
LI’L WOODZEEZ
HONEYSUCKLE
SCHOOLHOUSE AND
CLASSROOM &
PLAYGROUND SET
$25.99 /SCHOOLHOUSE, $13.49 /
CLASSROOM & PLAYGROUND,
WOODZEEZ.COM
This vintage schoolhouse by
Battat includes 2 mice figures
as well as interior decorating
stickers so your child can
personalize it to the fullest.
WHY WE LOVE IT » SOLD SEPARATELY,
ADDITIONAL ROOMS CAN BE ADDED TO CREATE
YOUR OWN WOODZEEZ VILLAGE.
CREATIVE BABY
IMAT: MY ANIMAL
WORLD
$29.99, CREATIVEBABYINC.COM
Featuring a full-color
illustration of animals from
around the world, iMat by
Creative Baby serves as a a
soft, interactive playland that
teaches comprehension and
vocabulary, animal facts and
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