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Hasbro
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Spi-Dog Ages 8+ |
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i-dog with "good" Spiderman "costume"
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music causes Spi-dog to flash lights and move
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plug-in-cable included
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encourages movement and musical abilities along with music enjoyment
My reviewer Gabe found this to be a very cool toy! He said kids would love to receive the Spi-dog because it was fun, cool and they could dance with it! Creative new "twist" for the I-dog! Tremendously well done, Hasbro!
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Electronic Ages 5+ |
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2 in 1 - shoots "web fluid" or water "webs"
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includes one can of web fluid - others are available separately
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encourages imagination and active play
My reviewer Gabe said kids would love being able to "blast" "webs" with this toy! I found the water feature to be the best feature - water is free so kids can play with it as much as they like. Fun, creative, sure to engage kids in active play, extremely well done, Hasbro!
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Blue Box Toys/ b2
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Ages 8+ |
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simply plug into an i Pod or other music player for hours are creativity and fun
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encourages creativity, playing with others - my reviewers, Brienna and Gabe said it was cool because they could make their own band with the minis
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small portable
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flexible toy - you can play along with music or make your own - my reviewers liked they were able able to make their own music
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parents will appreciate the headphone jack:^)
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plug the minis in to other minis so you can play more than one
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Brienna and Gabe said the minis were cool and they loved everything about them!
These unique toys are sure to be one of the most wanted hot new toys for '07! Fun, cool and inspiring creativity the mi jam minis prove, "Great things come in small packages"! Tremendously well done, Blue Box Toys/b2!
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mi Jam Drummer |
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mi Jam Guitar |
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Ages 8+ |
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works with an i-pod, stereo or any musical device or on their own to allow you to accompany your favorite songs or make your own
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encourages creativity, imagination, moving, performing
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brings new meaning to the term "air drum" as the drummer plays by "hitting" the air!
Inventive, creative and cool - kids will be thrilled to receive these unique new instruments! Tremendously well done, Blue Box Toys/b2!
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mi Flower Ages 8+ |
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works with any music device so girls can have more fun with their music
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petal blink in colored lights and patterns, flower "dances" and "face" is a lcd with changing pictures - all features function in conjunction with the type of music being played
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encourages moving, music enjoyment
I have no doubt girls will absolutely love the mi Flower! Unique, creative and imaginative, tremendously well done, Blue Box Toys/b2!
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Digital Blue
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Disney Mix Stick 1.0 Ages 8+ |
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includes Mix Stick, software, stereo ear buds, lanyard with safety release and user guide
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available with High School Musical design as well as other Disney designs
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download music online, from CD or with plug and play tunes
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encourages creativity and enjoyment of music
Portable, stylish and versatile, this music stick will allow kids to take their music practically anywhere! Kids will love this! Tremendously well done, Digital Blue!
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Disney Pix Micro Ages 5+ |
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includes camera, wrist strap, software, usb cable and user guide
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holds 40 photos
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easy to use
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encourages creativity
Perfect, portable size fits in a purse, backpack or pocket! Great first digital camera for kids to learn with and enjoy! Great way to encourage children to document their lives! Tremendously well done, Digital Blue!
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American Idol Ages 7+ |
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four minutes of recording time on it's own or unlimited when attached to a computer
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includes camcorder, docking station with usb cable, wrist strap, software, microphone and user guide
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encourages creativity and skills - learn to edit video, add animation, titling and more
Your budding videographer will love this first camcorder! Spend some time with your child helping them learn to use this camcorder so they are able to record their memories! Extremely well done, Digital Blue!
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Wilson Sports
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Pink Youth 27" basketball Ages 4-8 |
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indoor/outdoor performance rubber
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fun light and dark pink with white polka-dots
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encourages moving, large muscle coordination, playing with the team, building skills, fun
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Fuse Half & Half Soccer Ball Ages 12+ |
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size 5 soccer ball
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sharp metallic blue and silver coloring
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all weather ball
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unique "prism" effect
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encourages moving, large muscle coordination, playing with the team, building skills, fun
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Wave 28.5 Basketball Ages 12+ |
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micro fiber basketball
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precision control technology
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Wilson donates to Breast Cancer Research Foundation from sales of this basketball
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unique "wavy" surface
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encourages moving, large muscle coordination, playing with the team, building skills, fun
Basketballs and soccer balls make great gifts for kids and Wilson definitely knows how to make quality sporting equipment! Tremendously well done, Wilson!
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Oriental Trading Company/Steve Spangler Science
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Steve Spangler Science - Fundamental Science Kit Ages 4-8 |
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10 complete experiments in kit
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kit includes mixing lab tray, giant test tubes, coloring tablets, insta/snow powder, water jelly crystals, three pipettes, magnifying glass and instructions
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Steve Spangler Science - Yuck! Science Projects Ages - 8+ |
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kit includes specimen jar, growing body parts, petri dish and nutrient gelatin, super absorbent crystals, slime goo, slime activator, snot goo, snot activator, shaker cups with lids, measuring cups/spoons and complete instructions
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encourages reading, measuring, learning, discovering, amazement and very high on the "cool" factor!
My reviewers, Brienna and Gabe, said these science projects were interesting and fun! They loved watching the snow and crystals form and Gabe said the Yuck projects were really cool! I appreciate how they not only tell you what to do, how to do it and provide the items you need to make the projects work, but also tell why the projects work and educate about science principles in a fun, engaging and memorable way! Tremendously well done, Steve Spangler and Oriental Trading!
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SpinMaster
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Rocket Fishing Rod Ages 8+ |
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excellent safety information provided with each Rocket Rod
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safety bobber - hook is enclosed while being launched
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includes an instructional dvd
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encourages getting outside, learning a skill, patience and interacting with adults
Fun new way for kids to fish! More than just unique, the Rocket Rod works! This really isn't a "toy", but a real, functioning fishing rod and provides the opportunity for children to learn to fish and then continue to develop the skill for a life-long skill! Tremendously well done, Spin Master!
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Zoingo Boingo Ages 8+ (up to 143 lbs) |
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works on pavement and on grassy surfaces
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includes inflation pin
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safety information included
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stresses the importance of wearing safety gear - especially a helmet - and shoes when playing with this toy
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encourages moving, active fun, exercise and learning tricks
Zoingo Boingo is a unique "take" on the old fashioned pogo stick! Kids will have fun learning to bounce on the Zoingo Boingo and then learning the many "tricks" they can do on this unique toy! Unique, fun and gets kids moving! Extremely well done, Spin Master!
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Air Hogs RC - Havoc Heli |
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Ages 8+ |
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easy to fly - follow simple directions and practice to fly like a "pro":^)
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lightweight and maneuverable - able to fly indoors
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controllers charge helicopters for more than six minutes of fly time
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laser battle models have infra-red shooting capability
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laser battle models include battle sounds
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laser battle models light up when "hit" - three direct hits to your opponent and you win
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laser battle models allow you to fire from your rc controller
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encourages hand-eye coordination, fine muscle development, patience, strategy, interactive play and imagination
These rc helicopters will be loved by children, teens and adults! My reviewers found them to be easy to learn and fly and very difficult to put down! Anyone who receives this will love it! Tremendously well done, Spin Master!
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Li'l Luvables Ages 4+ |
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includes three bear "skins", fluffy factory, fluff and more
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easy to follow instructions provide the information you need to make three bears
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encourages creativity, imagination and hand-eye coordination
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no sewing skills necessary
Unique and fun little girls will love being able to make their own stuffed toy bears! I like the "key" to the zipper opening - this allows young children to make their own bear without needing to sew. Extremely well done, Spin Master!
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Mega
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MagnaSaurs - T-Rex Ages 6+ |
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includes a collectible metal card and info on dinos
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lights and sounds add to the fun
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magnets seem firmly in place - very important
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encourages imagination, hand-eye coordination and following directions
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do NOT give to a child under 3 years old or to any child who still puts toys in their mouth, better yet, follow age guidelines put on this toy by the manufacturer
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MagnaWheels - Street Racer Ages 6+ |
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Tuner and Dune Buggy - both at 1:45 scale
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custom body kits
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wheels are movable
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magnets seem to be firmly in place
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encourages imagination, hand-eye coordination
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do NOT give to a child under 3 years old or to any child who still puts toys in their mouth, better yet, follow age guidelines put on this toy by the manufacturer
I think magnetic building sets and toys are such a fun and cool option, but ONLY for older children. Preschoolers should not be given toys with magnets - they are too young for such things. However, for older children, these toys are unique, interesting and fun - kids will truly love them! Tremendously well done, Mega!
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MegaBloks |
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Ages 6+ - stick to these ages as there are many small pieces to these building sets
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encourages imagination, hand-eye coordination, following directions
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each set includes complete directions, in color, for building each set
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Pirates of the Caribbean sets are large ships with movable playing parts
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Green Goblin's lab includes a pumpkin shooter - kids will enjoy this
Not only will children enjoy building these sets, but playing with them as well! Tremendously well done, MegaBloks!
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Mattel
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Matchbox Mega Rig Building System Shark Ship Ages 4+ |
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includes chomping shark, firing harpoon, two matchbox men, speed boats, treasure and 28 pieces
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all pieces fit together
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easy to follow illustrated assembly directions
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encourages imagination, interactive play and fine motor skills
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Flexible, unique and creative this one set works on land and in the water to create 40 ships! Hours of fun and imagination in one box! Tremendously well done, Mattel!
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Polly Pocket Race to the Mall Ages 4+ |
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includes two race cars and two Polly figures as well as furniture, shopping bags and more
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playset has a race track, food court, lounge, boutique and motorized escalator
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encourages imagination and interactive play
Finally! A race track playset for girls! Lots of pink in a shopping setting - a combination girls will love! Tremendously well done, Mattel!
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Tri-Clops Ages 8+ |
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all batteries included
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unique rc has attack features, omni-directional action, hyper-spin motion
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controller has unique, easy to use features
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includes 16 glow-in-the-dark discs which you can rapid-fire up to 20'
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encourages imagination, fine motor skills, tech abilities and fun!
Unique rc is absolutely designed to delight boys whether they are 8, 12, 18, 24 or even older! This rc has two modes and can do more than your average rc, but you can be sure, there is nothing "average" about this rc! It is sure to be hot, top of the list toy for '08! Tremendously well done, Tyco/Mattel!
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Flip - n- Go Hot Wheels Spin City Ages 4+ |
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motorized power ramp with six sayings and sounds
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encourages imagination, fine motor skills and interactive play
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easy, one step assembly
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eight service stations and a rising, spiral launch ramp
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carry feature makes for portable fun
Unique, complete playset boys will love! Exactly as it claims on the box - "an entire city of racing excitement"! Creative design! Tremendously well done, Mattel!
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Last Updated Nov. 1, 2007
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