The 2nd Annual Great Toy Giveaway

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The 2nd Annual Great Toy Giveaway
and cards that tell you how to cook
them. It’s a game that keeps players
on their toes. WHY WE LOVE IT » Watch
out, the grill is ticklish!
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Who wouldn’t want to decorate with
duct tape—especially when it’s a tote
bag? This is a fun craft for kids of
all ages! WHY WE LOVE IT » The brightly
colored duct tape is hard to resist.
TOTS ART START
$16.99 / ALEXTOYS.COM
Alex Jr. brings us an art kit that’s
perfect for budding artists who
are eager to create. WHY WE LOVE IT »
It’s the perfect activity box for
parent-child bonding time.
$19.99 / EDUCATIONALINSIGHTS.COM
Educational Insights has created a
microphone that gets kids dancing
and stomping. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s a
cool way to exercise.
THE BIG BANG THEORY
FACT OR FICTION
TRIVIA GAME
$14.99 / CARDINALGAMES.COM
Here’s a great Cardinal Industries
game for adults who think
they know everything there is
to know about The Big Bang
Theory. WHY WE LOVE IT » Bazinga!
COLOR WONDER LIGHT-UP
PAINT PALETTE
PUPPET ON A STICK
$23.99 / EDUCATIONALINSIGHTS.COM
$24.99 / CRAYOLA.COM
FAME US
$19.99 / ASMODEE.COM
This Asmodee bluffing game tests
your skills at identifying famous
people who are described on each
player’s card. WHY WE LOVE IT » There
are secret teammates!
The paintbrush may appear clear,
but it lights up with whatever color
you’ve dipped into. WHY WE LOVE IT »
It’s mess free!
ANGRY BIRDS SUPER
3D PUZZLE
$7.99 / CARDINALGAMES.COM
Your favorite game has been turned
into a 150-piece, 3-D puzzle by
Cardinal Industries. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Come on, it’s Angry Birds!
These oversized, silly-faced puppets
by Educational Insights are sure
to drum up a few dramatic plays,
hours of fun and countless possibilities! WHY WE LOVE IT » We love anything
that allows kids to be creative.
WHERE IS LALALOOPSY?
GAME
$12.98 / CARDINALGAMES.COM
A new kind of hide-and-seek game,
this Cardinal Industries Lalaloopsy
game gets kids out of their chairs and
moving. WHY WE LOVE IT » Lalaloopsy is
just fun to say!
BARBIE BRING THE BLING
$9.99 / CARDINALGAMES.COM
This Cardinal
Industries’ game
includes 24 fabulous
MARKER AIRBRUSH
RHYME OUT!
$29.99 / CRAYOLA.COM
$12.99 / EDUCATIONALINSIGHTS.COM
Crayola’s Marker Airbrush set is all
about turning markers into spray
paint-style designs. The kit includes an airbrush sprayer, stencils,
paper and markers. WHY WE LOVE IT »
You can paint on fabric.
It’s time to rhyme with a twist in
this exciting Educational Insights
game. How do you play? Just get
silly, be creative and start rhyming. WHY WE LOVE IT » Who can pass up
a good rhyming game?
$40 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
HOTTEST TOYS. BEGINNING DECEMBER 1 AND LASTING FOR 20 DAYS,
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BARBEQUE PARTY
WRITTEN & COMPILED BY AUBREY BOOTH
Asmodee’s Barbeque Party
includes all sorts of silly grill items
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This Asmodee game tests your vocabulary skills and stretches your
imagination. WHY WE LOVE IT » You can
make the game simple for children
or more complicated for adults.
MAGIC MOVES ELECTRONIC
WAND
$54.95
DC SUPER FRIENDS VOICE COMM BATWING
TOY GIVEAWAY WILL ONCE AGAIN FEATURE SOME OF THE SEASON’S
DEC’12
$32.99 / ASMODEE.COM
$18.99 / ALEXTOYS.COM
WE DECIDED TO DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN THIS YEAR! OCALA STYLE’S GREAT
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GloGlo Inkoos, from The Bridge
Direct, come in different colors and
can even be decorated with glow-inthe-dark supplies. The best part? The
markers are washable. WHY WE LOVE IT »
This toy was the winner of the 2012
Creative Child Magazine “Top Toy
of the Year” award.
TRANQUIL TURTLE
This Cloudb turtle combines calming
sounds and sights into one sweet
little product to lull your little one to
sleep. WHY WE LOVE IT » Everyone can
use a little tranquility in their life.
$24.99 / INKOOS.COM
DUCT TAPE TOTE
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GLOGLO INKOOS
$21.99 / ALEXTOYS.COM
This box full of Alex Little Hands
3D skyscraper pieces provides a
ton of ways to mix and create all
sorts of buildings. WHY WE LOVE IT »
It encourages problem solving and
independent thinking!
rings and pink sunglasses that
reveal a secret, and that’s just
the beginning. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Kids can wear and swap the
rings with friends!
$19.99 / ASMODEE.COM
Your favorite superheroes can fly in style with
Fisher-Price’s BatWing! With flashing lights and
Batman sounds, you’ll think you’ve suddenly
stepped into Gotham City. WHY WE LOVE IT »
The BatWing recognizes which superhero
you’ve placed in the driver’s seat!
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activity center and it rolls down
the slide. WHY WE LOVE IT » Baby’s
movements make the balls explode
from the center of the toy.
THE 7 HABITS OF HAPPY
KIDS GAME
$29.99 / EDUCATIONALINSIGHTS.COM
Educational Insights has created
a cute and innovative game that
introduces kids to the seven
kid-friendly principles of happiness. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s fun and
teaches life lessons at the same time.
APPTIVITY CASE FOR
IPAD DEVICE
$35.00 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
With Fisher-Price’s new iPad cover,
your child can play all of his or her
favorite games on your iPad and
you don’t need to worry about sticky
fingers. WHY WE LOVE IT » The perfect
solution for protecting your iPad!
DC SUPER FRIENDS VOICE
COMM ACTION FIGURES
$15 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
FANTASTIC
GYMNASTICS DORA
$50 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
Every Fisher-Price BatWing needs
an action figure to soar through the
skies of Gotham City. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Place a figure in the BatWing and
you’ll unlock even more conversations
between Batman and his friends!
This Dora gymnast doll by
Fisher-Price does all sorts of
handstands, tumbles and fantastic
tricks that will keep your little
one moving. WHY WE LOVE IT » She
performs four routines on her own!
DISNEY PRINCESS SONGS
PALACE
JAKE’S MUSICAL PIRATE
SHIP BUCKY
Pretty in pink, this Fisher-Price
Disney palace is made for a princess with impressive details, like
brightly colored trim and high-flying pink flags. WHY WE LOVE IT » Little
People versions of Cinderella and
Snow White are included!
Your preschooler’s favorite pirate
is about to embark on a high seas
adventure with Bucky, the FisherPrice pirate ship. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Bucky will talk to you with a library
of over 25 phrases.
$50 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
$45 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
$60 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
This Fisher-Price activity center
allows children to exercise handeye coordination as they drop
colorful balls down slides, ramps and
chutes. WHY WE LOVE IT » Ballapalooza
grows with each developmental stage.
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A fun new way to cruise
around the house, Fisher-Price
brings you a friendly, ride-on
puppy that grows with your
child. WHY WE LOVE IT » Puppy even
teaches your child the alphabet,
manners and colors.
LITTLE PEOPLE WHEELIES
LOOPS ‘N SWOOPS
AMUSEMENT PARK
$45 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
This Fisher-Price play set is full of
loops, swirls, ramps, roller coasters
and slides for your little one’s
miniature cars. WHY WE LOVE IT » There
are lots of fun sounds, too!
LOVING FAMILY
DREAM DOLLHOUSE
$90 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
This grand estate by Fisher-Price
features large rooms, elegant styles
and sweet details. WHY WE LOVE IT »
There’s a hidden playroom and
sparkling chandeliers.
$24.99 / HASBRO.COM
Your little mommy-in-training
will love caring for Hasbro’s
lovable baby doll that drinks a
bottle and then requires a diaper
change! WHY WE LOVE IT » The doll even
comes with dress-up clothes, a tiara
and a story that can be read by your
little one.
$60 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
TEAM UMIZOOMI: COME &
GET US COUNTING UMICAR
$35 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
This remote control Fisher-Price
car moves, counts, spins and
sings. WHY WE LOVE IT » The car will
even drive straight toward the
person holding the remote.
Thomas the Train will be zooming
around the track and zipping
down the chute on this FisherPrice TrackMaster rail set. This
set provides big adventure for
your child on the Blue Mountain
Quarry. WHY WE LOVE IT » Watch out,
the bridge might collapse!
MINNIE’S BOW-TIQUE
FASHION ON-THE-GO
$40 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
Your fashionista Minnie Mouse fan
will have a ball with this FisherPrice Bow-tique. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
handy carrying case keeps all the
parts together.
TEAM UMIZOOMI UMI
SHAPE ADVENTURES
$33 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
Geo, Milli and Bot will help your
child learn all about shapes with
this Fisher-Price Umi Shape
Adventure board. WHY WE LOVE IT »
The toy features all sorts of sounds,
phrases and bright colors!
BATTLESHIP MOVIE EDITION
GAME
RESCUE HEROES VOICE
COMM POLICE CAR
$19.99 / HASBRO.COM
Hasbro combines the old-fashioned Battleship game with the
recent 2012 Battleship motion
picture, bringing this classic game
to life! WHY WE LOVE IT » The game
comes in a convenient travel case.
$25 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
Be a hero with this Fisher-Price
police car. Place one of the
action figures in the car and they
come to life with phrases and
directions. WHY WE LOVE IT » The car
responds to movement with real
police car sounds!
$40 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
Fisher-Price’s Rev ‘n Go cars really
show their moves with this cool
stunt garage. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
launcher pumps up the power for
even better stunt action!
$60 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
CRUISE & GROOVE
BALLAPALOOZA
$50 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
BABY ALIVE SIPS ‘N
TINKLES PRINCESS
THOMAS & FRIENDS
TRACKMASTER RISKY
RAILS BRIDGE DROP
REV ‘N GO GARAGE
IMAGINEXT EAGLE TALON
CASTLE
With this Fisher-Price castle
kids can cross the bridge into an
exciting world where the turn of
a figure activates a gate, shuts the
barricade and defends the castle
from enemies. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
castle’s full of latches, doors and
hidden places to discover!
LAUGH & LEARN STRIDETO-RIDE PUPPY
M3 MASTER
MOVES MICKEY
$70 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
Mickey takes his moves and music
to a whole new level with this new
Fisher-Price toy. WHY WE LOVE IT »
More than 15 dance moves will keep
your little one entertained for hours.
STAND-UP BALLCANO
$40 /FISHER-PRICE.COM
Babies will keep giggling as
they place a colorful ball on the
BEYBLADE METAL FURY
DESTROYER DOME
THOMAS & FRIENDS STEAM NINTENDO WII MARIOKART
‘N SPEED R/C THOMAS MINI RADIO CONTROL KART
$45 / FISHER-PRICE.COM
$34.95 / GOLDIEMARKETING.COM.AU
Thomas says a few phrases, moves
forward and backward, and even
spins with this cool Fisher-Price
R/C toy. WHY WE LOVE IT » This R/C
train is easy for toddlers to use!
Goldie and Nintendo have
created this remote control car
with an easy-to-use remote and
an authentic Mario or Yoshi in
the driver’sseat. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
karts look just like the ones from the
video game.
$39.99 / HASBRO.COM
If there’s a little boy in your house,
you’ve probably heard about
Hasbro’s Beyblade brand. The new
Destroyer Dome is an epic arena
that adds a whole new element to
Beyblade battles. WHY WE LOVE IT »
With this toy, you’ll even get two
collector cards!
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BOP IT! SMASH
$19.99 / HASBRO.COM
Lightening-fast reflexes and your
competitive side are required for this
favorite Hasbro game. WHY WE LOVE IT »
A perfect party game for all ages!
FURREAL FRIENDS BOUNCY,
MY HAPPY-TO-SEE-ME-PUP
$36.99 / HASBRO.COM
NERF FIREVISION TOYS
HELLO KITTY MONOPOLY
$39.99 / SANRIO.COM
The perfect addition to any Hello
Kitty collection, Sanrio and
Hasbro have created a Hello Kitty
Monopoly game that includes flats
instead of houses, garden terraces
instead of hotels and collectible
tokens. WHY WE LOVE IT » Even the
Monopoly money features Hello
Kitty!
Hasbro’s Bouncy the pup
recognizes voices and movement,
and she barks like a real, happy
puppy! WHY WE LOVE IT » She’ll even
jump around in circles.
MONOPOLY MILLIONAIRE
$19.99 / HASBRO.COM
ELEFUN & FRIENDS
SNACKIN’ SAFARI
$14.99 / HASBRO.COM
Live like a millionaire in this
high-end version of Hasbro’s
Monopoly. WHY WE LOVE IT » You
might start out with a paper
airplane and by the time the game is
over, you could own a private jet!
With his bouncing trunk, Hasbro’s
Elefun sniffs out snacks and
inspires your preschoolers to
race around the room and find
them. WHY WE LOVE IT » There’s more
than one way to play this game.
$24.99 / HASBRO.COM
$8.99 / HASBRO.COM
Hasbro’s adorable dizzy
dancing pets are sure to bring
out your child’s playful side
with spins, tricks and dance
moves. WHY WE LOVE IT » There are
over 50 Dizzy Dancers to collect.
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KOOSH GALAXY SOLAR
RECON
$26.99 / HASBRO.COM
Hasbro’s new ball launcher is
perfect for young adventurers who
want to protect the galaxy and have
exciting Nerf battles. WHY WE LOVE IT »
This glow-in-the-dark blaster has
fantastic lights and sounds.
$9.99 / HASBRO.COM
In celebration of Mr. Potato Head’s
60th birthday, Playskool and
Hasbro have created Spider Spud,
inspired by The Amazing Spiderman film. WHY WE LOVE IT » We think
this costume might be Mr. Potato
Head’s best outfit yet!
SCRABBLE CATCH PHRASE
ELECTRONIC
$19.99 / HASBRO.COM
Hasbro’s new and exciting version
of the classic Catch Phrase game
will have a whole new set of
families frantically trying to guess
the phrase. WHY WE LOVE IT » This
game creates an opportunity for
family bonding.
TONKA CHUCK & FRIENDS
TUMBLIN’ CHUCK
$39.99 / HASBRO.COM
This Hasbro truck has seven
activities and games and over 80
phrases. Your kids will have hours
of fun in the house or outside with
Tumblin’ Chuck. WHY WE LOVE IT »
This truck can even do somersaults!
BEAR IN UNDERWEAR
BACKPACK ADVENTURE
BOARD GAME
$20 / HAYWIREGROUP.COM
In this humorous new game from
Haywire Group, players must travel
through the board game’s forest
collecting food, various items and
underwear! WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s so
silly you can’t help but love it.
DINO POPPER
$9.99 / HOGWILDTOYS.COM
Hog Wild’s Dino can launch a
foam ball out of its nose with
some help from your little
one. WHY WE LOVE IT » Dino includes
six foam balls and a carry net
so you can take the Dino Popper
anywhere.
RAPID FIRE POWER
POPPER
$16.99 / HOGWILDTOYS.COM
This Hog Wild Power Popper can
hold 12 soft balls and shoot them
in rapid succession. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Provides hours of imaginative play!
ICEE DELUXE SLUSHY
MACHINE
MY LITTLE PONY TWILIGHT
SPARKLE CAR
FURREAL FRIENDS DIZZY
DANCERS
$9.99-$19.99 / HASBRO.COM
Put on the Fire Frames glasses,
turn out the lights and watch as
the ball lights up. This excellent
addition to your child’s collection
of Hasbro Nerf toys will provide
for hours of backyard (or indoor)
fun. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s just plain
cool!
MR. POTATO HEAD THE
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN
SPIDER SPUD
The magical Hasbro ponies
have found a new mode of
transportation with this cute R/C
car that’s sure to keep your little
girl giggling. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
Twilight Sparkle Car features a
playlist of songs.
PLAY-DOH SWEET SHOPPE
CANDY CYCLONE
ROBBIN’ EGGS BOARD
GAME
$19.99 / HASBRO.COM
Hasbro’s made a new way to
love Play-Doh. This time, we’re
being introduced to a Play-Doh
gumball machine that creates
colorful pieces of candy and
then sends them down the spiral
slide. WHY WE LOVE IT » Candy and
Play-Doh. What’s not to love?
$20 / HAYWIREGROUP.COM
COME ‘N PLAY COOKIE
MONSTER KITCHEN CAFE
$59.99 / HASBRO.COM
The beloved Sesame Street
friends are working in the
kitchen, training your little chefs
with this Hasbro and Playskool
toy. WHY WE LOVE IT » There are several
“food” pieces, a menu and cooking
utensils included!
In this Haywire Group game, you’ll
have to get the number of eggs in the
nest as close to the number on the
dice as possible. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
rules are silly and you’ll have to put
on your mathematics hat to win.
$25.99 / ICEE.COM
This slushy machine makes real
slushies with an easy step-bystep process that’s perfect for
kids. WHY WE LOVE IT » A yummy
family treat any time of year.
POP&PLAY TOYS
MONSUNO ACTION FIGURES
The Pop&Play activity mat and play
gym feature a variety of colorful
gadgets and gizmos that spin, twirl and
make noise to keep your baby entertained and stimulated. WHY WE LOVE IT »
The pods and plush toys are interchangeable to create a whole new
toy for your little one.
Spin into action and transform
into battle with the all-new
Monsuno Core and Transforming
Action Figures by Jakks
Pacific. WHY WE LOVE IT » There are
hundreds of Monsuno action figures
to add to your collection.
$12.99-$49.99 / INFANTINO.COM
$12.99 / MONSUNO.COM
MONSUNO WILD CORE
SPIN ‘N STYLE WHIRL ‘N
WEAR HEADBANDS
$21.99 / MONSUNO.COM
The Monsuno Wild Core brings
motorized, electronic chaos to any
battle. Jakks Pacific has created a
toy that’s loaded with perpetual
spins, LED lights and transformations. WHY WE LOVE IT » There are more
Monsuno toys to collect!
$24.99 / INTPLAY.COM
Decorate and design fashionable
headbands with International
Playthings’ new headband decorating kit. WHY WE LOVE IT » Perfect for a
kids’ party or sleepover activity.
CABBAGE PATCH KIDS
BABIES
$24.99 / JAKKS.COM
Jakks Pacific is introducing more
babies to the Cabbage Patch. Your
little mommy-in-training will love
this gift! WHY WE LOVE IT » You can
find a mini-me doll that looks like
your child!
IBOUNCE KIDS TRAMPOLINE
$99.95 / JUMPSPORT.COM
This JumpSport trampoline can be used indoors or outdoors and is the perfect size for toddlers and young
kids. WHY WE LOVE IT » There’s a tablet mount on the handlebars!
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wrench, hammer and drill! To
complete the kit, there’s a carrying
bucket for the tools. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Your little one can work right alongside you as you fix stuff.
WINX CLUB BELIEVIX
DELUXE FASHION DOLLS
$19.99 / WINXTOYS.JAKKS.COM
These enchanting Jakks Pacific fairy
dolls, based on the new Nickelodeon
show, are perfect for the little one
who loves magical transformations,
fashion and sparkles. WHY WE LOVE IT »
There’s a magical membership card
that can be redeemed online.
DOC MCSTUFFINS “TIME
FOR YOUR CHECK-UP” DOLL
$39.99 / JUSTPLAYPRODUCTS.COM
Just Play’s new Doc McStuffins
doll, based on the popular
Disney television show, is always
busy healing toys of their problems. WHY WE LOVE IT » Lambie and
Doc can even have conversations
and this doc can sing!
TINKERTOYS
Tinkertoys by K’Nex and Playskool
are made from durable plastic that
snaps together easily, allowing your
child to create one-of-a-kind 3-D
designs. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s a classic!
$34.99 / LEARNINGRESOURCES.COM
$39.99 / JUSTPLAYPRODUCTS.COM
Just Play is introducing a toy that’s
full of bouncing fun. He waves,
bounces and sings. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Tigger features a parent-friendly
volume control.
KLUTZ CRAFT BOOKS
$12.99-$24.99 / KLUTZ.COM
From creating your own coin
blaster arcade and Disney Princess
paper purses to building Buzz
Lightyear gliders and designing
mini bottle cap jewelry, Klutz
has a craft book for every
interest. WHY WE LOVE IT » All Klutz
books come with age-appropriate,
easy-to-read instructions so crafting
will never be frustrating.
MINNIE’S FLIPPING
FUN KITCHEN
$59.99 / JUSTPLAYPRODUCTS.COM
This girly Minnie Mouse
kitchen by Just Play has a
hidden sink, milkshake maker,
dish rack, Lazy Susan and a
frying pan that actually flips a
pancake. WHY WE LOVE IT » Minnie’s
kitchen makes realistic sounds.
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Your child will feel like a real ninja
with this box of action figures and
LEGO creatures. WHY WE LOVE IT »
This impressive box of figurines includes Fangtom, Jay ZX, Fangdam,
Fangpyre, ninja swords and more.
This adorable Learning Resources
toy helps you teach your child not
only colors, but the differences
between common vegetables and
fruits, as well as how to choose
nutritious meals in a fun, creative
way. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s never too early
to learn good nutrition, right?
Lolo’s Bucket Blast introduces you
to 15 games in one fun-packed
bucket! Chase, balance and toss
your way through a variety of
games. WHY WE LOVE IT » Indoor and
outdoor games are included.
BELLA BUTTERFLY TEA SET
$19.99 / MELISSAANDDOUG.COM
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NEW SPROUTS FIX IT!
$24.99 / LEARNINGRESRESOURCES.COM
This Learning Resources tool
set includes a saw, screwdriver,
It’s teatime with Melissa & Doug!
This perfectly designed tea set
comes complete with everything
your favorite girl needs to host a
spectacular tea party. WHY WE LOVE IT »
The floral designs are just too cute.
BLINGLES ACCESSORY PACK
$16.99 / MYBLINGLES.COM
The newest way to decorate your
world with sparkles comes in
the form of Moose Toys’ Blingles
Accessory Pack. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Great mess-free, accessorizing fun!
SCHWINN HIGH TIMBER BIKE
$208.13 / SCHWINNBIKES.COM
This 24-inch Schwinn bike is designed with mountain and street biking in mind.
WHY WE LOVE IT » This bike comes in color schemes both boys and girls will love!
FORTUNE COOKIE MAKER SET
$24.99 / MOOSETOYS.COM
$19.99 / MELISSAANDDOUG.COM
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BUCKET BLAST
FARMER’S MARKET COLOR
SORTING SET
This two-piece Melissa & Doug
tractor-trailer set has a great collection of wooden construction pieces
to put together. WHY WE LOVE IT »
All 22 wooden pieces fit into the
trailer so they’ll stay organized and
clutter-free.
MY OWN MAILBOX
$39.95 / LOLOFUN.COM
$70.99 / KNEX.COM
This 4-foot-tall, 1,225-piece roller
coaster set by K’Nex will provide
hours of fun for your adventurous
pre-teen. WHY WE LOVE IT » The track
is over 37 feet long and includes a
motorized chain lift.
NINJAGO MASTER OF
SPINJITZU
Candy Construction by Learning
Resources is a cute new way to build
towers and designs. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Each building piece actually looks
like pieces of candy—peppermints,
gumdrops and more!
$39.99 / LEARNINGRESOURCES.COM
ATOMIC COASTER
$29.99 / MELISSAANDDOUG.COM
FACEBOOK.COM/MELISSA&DOUG
$49.99 / LEGO.COM
CANDY CONSTRUCTION
BUILDING SET
BOUNCE BOUNCE TIGGER
BIG RIG BUILDING SET
$43.99 / KNEX.COM
Introduce your kids to the fun of
getting snail mail with this Melissa
& Doug wooden mailbox complete
with a red flag, letters, number
stickers and more. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Your child can write on the letters
and postcards with wipe-clean
crayons, which are also included.
Children get to create, write and
decorate fortune cookies with this
cool Moose Toys fortune cookie
maker. Oh yea, and they can eat
them, too! WHY WE LOVE IT » This is a
great kids’ party activity!
TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA
TURTLES POWERSOUND FX
ACTION FIGURE
PONY ROYALE
$14.99 / PONYROYALEWORLD.COM
These beautiful, bejeweled ponies
by Razor USA are super stylish
and offer more than 60 fashion
styles. WHY WE LOVE IT » You can collect
them all to create your own barn
full of beauties.
$14.99 / PLAYMATESTOYS.COM
GELARTI ACTIVITY PACK
$19.99 / MOOSETOYS.COM
Enjoy hours of creating, designing
and adding all sorts of fantastic
decorations to solid surfaces with
this Moose Toys art and activity
pack. WHY WE LOVE IT » The set even
includes a bonus book, marble tools,
stickers, paints and more.
Playmates Toys has created a
new PowerSound action figure
that can do all sorts of fun ninja
tricks. WHY WE LOVE IT » The TMNT
were so popular 20 years ago, that
they brought them back for a new
generation to enjoy.
ILLUMIVOR MECHA-SHARK
$89.99 / ILLUMIVOR.COM
Skyrocket Toys has created this
glowing, radio-controlled, half
shark, half cyborg machine with
impressive teeth and real sound
effects. WHY WE LOVE IT » This shark
measures an impressive 18 inches!
PLAYMOBIL ADVENT
CALENDAR
MICRO CHARGERS
TIME TRACK
$19.99 / PLAYMOBILUSA.COM
Equipped with four lane chargers,
this Moose Toys Time Track set is
the biggest Micro Chargers race
challenge yet. WHY WE LOVE IT » There
are lots of fun loops, twirls and spins
for your chargers!
Your child will love waking up each
morning of December and opening
the calendar doors to reveal special
surprises. WHY WE LOVE IT » This
Playmobil calendar gives your little
one something small to look forward
to each day.
$64.99 / MICROCHARGERS.COM
THE TRASH PACK SERIES 3
$11.99 / TRASHPACK.COM
Moose Toys introduces us to the
gross gang in your garbage with
this “12 Trashies in trash cans”
pack. WHY WE LOVE IT » There are more
than 100 Trashies to collect.
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with her own personality and
style. WHY WE LOVE IT » The dolls look
surprisingly life-like.
RADIATE SKATEBOARD
EASEL FOR TWO
$89.95 / ROCKBOARD.COM
Ride the streets in style with this
Rockboard Radiate Skateboard
that comes in a variety of
colors. WHY WE LOVE IT » LED wiring
literally makes the board dazzle
with lights.
ALL AROUND WAGON
WHISPER WHEELS
$49.99 / STEP2.COM
One side of this Step2 easel
features a metal dry-erase board
and the other side is perfect for
drawing with chalk. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Two children can play at once!
EASY STEER SPORTSTER
WHISPER WHEELS
$79.99 / STEP2.COM
$69.99 / STEP2.COM
One of America’s favorite childhood toy brands is back with this
Step2 wagon, uniquely designed
with whisper wheels and easy-open
doors. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s easier to
pull the kids than to carry them!
It’s like a stroller, only cooler!
With tough wheels that maneuver
well over rough roads and gravel,
this sturdy ride-on sportster is
a must for any family on the
go. WHY WE LOVE IT » The wheels may
be large, but they’re not loud.
BRILLI THE
IMAGINATION BALL
ROLLICK!
SEA WEES
$5.99 / TOYSRUS.COM
Upon placing them in warm water,
these little Toys R Us Sea Wees
change color and transform right
before your eyes, making bath time
fun! WHY WE LOVE IT » Sea Wees don’t
take up much space.
Vtech’s Brilli keeps the fun times
going with counting, sounds and
rhyming modes. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Kids can even try their hand at
classic games like hot potato!
$15.99-$29.99 / VTECH.COM
$19.99 / THINKFUN.COM
BRAIN BOX
$12.99 / UGAMES.COM
Tomy and Lamaze have created this
adorable melodious toy turtle that
features all sorts of sounds to keep
your baby entertained. WHY WE LOVE IT »
This cuddly turtle friend is perfect
for tummy time!
CREATIVE COOKS KITCHEN
$190 / STEP2.COM
Imagine the child-size version of your dream kitchen! This is it. This Step2
kitchen even includes a recycling bin. WHY WE LOVE IT » Fabulous details, like
a farmhouse-style sink.
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JOURNEY GIRLS
$32.99 / TOYSRUS.COM
Toys R Us has created a line of
lovable, collectible dolls, each
$4.99 / ZINGTOYS.COM
Your child will have loads of
fun as they prepare for takeoff
and blast off with this Zing
rocket that can soar 50 feet into the
air. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s safe for indoor
and outdoor fun.
ZEEBEEZ
$2.69 / ZINGTOYS.COM
YFLICKER F3
SCOOTER
Push the center of a Zing ZeeBeez
and then drop it on a flat surface.
The fun is in trying to catch your
ZeeBeez as it bounces up to 6 feet
in the air. WHY WE LOVE IT » It works as
a great stress-reliever!
$139.99 / YVOLUTION.COM
This three-wheeled Yvolution
scooter that will provide hours of
fun, as your child drifts down the
sidewalk. WHY WE LOVE IT » It has an
easy-to-use, stow-away folding system.
$19.99 / WONDERWORLDTOYS.COM
$19.99 / WONDERFORGE.COM
POPPIN HOPPIES
Jake and his friends have teamed
up with Wonder Forge to bring
you a high-seas adventure that
will require you to don your
pirate gear and capture gold
doubloons. WHY WE LOVE IT » This
game promotes physical activity.
AIR STORM POP ROCKETZ
Your child will enjoy hours of
racing and learning about cars
from WorxToys’ new racing
car. WHY WE LOVE IT » The Speedster
even has remote transmitter
compatibility, working doors and
removable wheels.
WONDER FISHING GAME
DAZZLING PRINCESS GAME
$29.99 / TOMY.COM
NEVERLAND CHALLENGE
GAME
A 2-in-1 Vtech transformer
that changes from a dinosaur
to a vehicle. Now that’s awesome! WHY WE LOVE IT » The LCD
screen plays short animations.
After 15 seconds of looking at a
car, you have to be able to answer
questions about it. Do you think
you could do it? WHY WE LOVE IT »
There are a variety of Brain Boxes
by University Games available that
cover all sorts of subjects.
TURTLE TUNES
$29.99 / WORXTOYS.COM
$19.99 / WONDERFORGE.COM
SWITCH & GO DINOS
ROLL&PLAY
Perfect for parents and toddlers to
play and learn together, Think Fun
has created a game that teaches
toddlers all about sounds, animals
and emotions. WHY WE LOVE IT » We
love toys that teach children about
the world around them.
SPEEDSTER
$17.99 / VETCH.COM
$24.99 / THEGAMECHEF.COM
This Game Chef game is fun for
all ages and keeps you on your
toes. You’ll be laughing out loud
(it is called Rollick! after all) as
you act out the clues with your
teammates. WHY WE LOVE IT » Rollick!
has over 750 clues.
the fun of old-fashioned tabletop
games, this Wonder Forge game
tests your wits, memory and
matching skills! WHY WE LOVE IT » This
promotes high-tech family time.
Wonder Forge has designed the
perfect magical dress-up game
featuring Disney princesses and
dazzling tiaras. WHY WE LOVE IT »
The counting and matching game
includes 200 cards.
This charming fishing game by
Wonderworld uses a wooden rod
to catch miniature magnetic fish of
various colors. WHY WE LOVE IT » We
love anything that teaches children
in a fun way.
$19.99 / UGAMES.COM
The Poppin Hoppies,
spring-loaded figures with
suction cups, are depressed and
players try to catch them as they
pop up. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s an
action-packed game by University
Games that will get family members
up and out of their chairs.
WONDER GLOW BLOCKS
$22.99 / WONDERWORLDTOYS.COM
DR. SEUSS FUN MACHINE
GAME TILES
$9.99 / WONDERFORGE.COM
A new game combining app
technology from your iPad and
Wonderworld’s glow-in-the-dark
wooden blocks provide hours of
entertainment and education for
children. WHY WE LOVE IT » The blocks
change color depending on the
lighting.
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THE LADYBUG GAME
$11.95 / ZOBMONDO.COM
Watch out, there are plenty of
roadblocks along the way as the
ladybugs try to find their way
home. WHY WE LOVE IT » This game
was invented by a young girl from
California!
HARPERCOLLINS.COM
FLOPPETS
$1.99 / FLOPPETS.COM
Zydeco Studios brings us the
newest and cutest wave of
collectables. These little guys are
perfect for adding a personal touch
to any backpack, ring, flip flop or
shoelace. WHY WE LOVE IT » Kids can
collect and share their Floppets.
CHARLIE AND THE
CHRISTMAS KITTY
DK BOOKS
By Ree Drummond
$17.99
DK.COM
AMELIA BEDELIA BOOKS
By Peggy Parish
DISNEY FAIRIES: THE FAIRIES
ENCYCLOPEDIA
$16.99
WOULD YOU RATHER...?
$29.95 / ZOBMONDO.COM
The perfect party activity is better
than ever with Zobmondo’s version
of the game that’s sure to make
you squeamish. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
hilarious questions will keep your
group laughing.
CITYVILLE MONOPOLY
$24.99 / ZYNGA.COM
CityVille Monopoly by Zynga
and Hasbro allows you to build
your dream city, compete to
become mayor and even build
houses. WHY WE LOVE IT » Every game
comes with a code that allows you
to redeem City Cash on your online
version of CityVille.
Your little fairy will love
this delightfully illustrated
book. WHY WE LOVE IT » It has a glitter
book cover!
LEGO SUPER HEROES BATMAN
VISUAL DICTIONARY
$21.99
Explore the world of Batman
and other awesome heroes. WHY WE LOVE IT » Superheroes +
Legos = Awesome.
DISNEY PIXAR CHARACTER
ENCYCLOPEDIA
Stuffed full of facts about
200 classic Disney characters. WHY WE LOVE IT » A must-have
book for Disney Pixar fans.
OPTICAL ILLUSIONS
$19.99
This interactive book is full of
flaps, tabs, pulls and impressive
optical illusions. WHY WE LOVE IT »
Honestly, it’s just a really cool book!
$22.99 / ZYNGA.COM
$40 ZOOBIES.COM
Zoobies has brought America’s
favorite storybook characters to
life with its line of 3-in-1 plush
animals. WHY WE LOVE IT » Each of the
characters acts as both a pillow and
a cuddly blanket.
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Discover why so many kids have
fallen in love with Amelia Bedelia,
the girl who’s full of surprises and
seems to be confused about everything. WHY WE LOVE IT » Everything
always seems to turn out perfectly.
THE GREAT UNEXPECTED
WARRIORS NOVEL SERIES
By Sharon Creech
By Erin Hunter
$16.99
$16.99
With a cast of intriguing
characters, from Crazy Cora to
the boy who fell out of a tree,
this book is full of surprises
when two worlds mesh together
unexpectedly. WHY WE LOVE IT » The
characters are well formed and
interesting.
Follow the adventures of four
warrior clans with this three-book
“Omen of the Star Warriors” box
set as they journey to discover the
secrets that bind them together. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s a great book
series for the tweens in your life.
DIVERGENT
By Veronica Roth
FARMVILLE HUNGRY HERD
ZOOBIES
With this story about finding
the good in everything, Ree
Drummond reintroduces his
Charlie the Ranch Dog character…
this time with a dab of winter
cheer. WHY WE LOVE IT » He’s a lovable
pup with a lesson we can all learn.
$9.99
$16.99
The whole family can play as
each person tries to gobble up
marbles with a variety of farm
animals. WHY WE LOVE IT » We have to
give Zynga and Hasbro credit for
coming up with this new idea!
literally counting everything that
goes. WHY WE LOVE IT » The colorful
illustrations will keep your child’s
attention.
DOODLEPEDIA
$12.99
This DK book will introduce
readers to a world of fantastic
facts and fabulously beautiful
doodles. WHY WE LOVE IT » The book
has kids finishing off pre-drawn
doodles.
BELIEVE: THE VICTORIOUS STORY
OF ERIC LEGRAND
By Eric LeGrand and Mike Yorkey
$16.99
This memoir, written by a football
player who was left paralyzed
following a tackle, has recently
been adapted for young readers.
WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s an inspirational
story the whole family can enjoy.
This book features 100 of
the coolest creatures on the
planet. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s a musthave book for kids who love nature.
PETE THE CAT SAVES CHRISTMAS
IT’S TIME FOR PRESCHOOL
By Eric Litwin
By Esme Raji Codell
$17.99
$15.99
Pete the Cat is the only one who
can help a sick Santa deliver
presents on time. WHY WE LOVE IT » A
new spin on the classic The Night
Before Christmas.
Codell’s book makes preschool sound exciting and
fun. WHY WE LOVE IT » Most books
concentrate on starting kindergarten—this one caters to the younger
crowd!
LITTLE BO IN LONDON
SMITHSONIAN SUPER NATURE
ENCYCLOPEDIA
$24.99
The first installment of Roth’s
much-anticipated dystopian trilogy, Divergent introduces readers
to Tris, a young woman who must
make the most important decision
of her life. WHY WE LOVE IT » Our copy
of the book is signed! Yes, seriously!
CARNIVAL OF SOULS
By Melissa Marr
$17.99
In a high-powered competition, the
characters must use their abilities to
fight for their lives. WHY WE LOVE IT »
It’s a page turner.
EVERYTHING GOES: 123
BEEP BEEP BEEP! AND
EVERYTHING GOES STOP! GO!
By Brian Biggs
$7.99
From fire-trucks and motorcycles to racecars and trucks,
Biggs will have your little one
By Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma
Walton Hamilton
$19.99
SEED BY SEED
Julie Andrews and her daughter
tell the tale of a cat named Bonnie
“Bo” who embarks on a London
adventure. WHY WE LOVE IT » This book
was a mother-daughter endeavor.
By Esme Raji Codell
$16.99
A charming story about why
we should all respect Johnny
Appleseed. WHY WE LOVE IT » This
book makes learning about history
entertaining.
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unlikely bond between one of the
troublemaking Raven Boys and
Blue Sargent. WHY WE LOVE IT » You’ll
just have to trust us on this one!
THE SPINDLERS
By Lauren Oliver
$16.99
In this story, a girl named Liza
discovers that her brother has
changed over night and it’s up to
her to save him. WHY WE LOVE IT » It’s a
story of family love and loyalty.
STAR WARS 123
$12.99
Counting Star Wars characters
and starships, your child will
learn their numbers in no time at
all. WHY WE LOVE IT » The book counts
all the way up to 100 imperial
Stormtroopers!
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY
HAPPY CHANUKAH? AND
HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY
MERRY CHRISTMAS?
By Jane Yolen & Mark Teague
$16.99
Join your favorite prehistoric
pals as they learn all about the
traditions of Chanukah and
Christmas. WHY WE LOVE IT » These
books provide a great way to
educate your child on traditions
and customs.
STARSTRUCK
By Lauren Conrad
$18.99
In this young adult book, a fictional
reality show star, Madison Parker,
learns firsthand of the downside of
fame. WHY WE LOVE IT » We like seeing
Lauren Conrad as a role model.
THE RAVEN BOYS
By Maggie Stiefvater
$18.99
THE ULTIMATE HUNGER
GAMES PACKAGE
$7.99-$30
Whether you’re just getting into
The Hunger Games phenomenon
or you’re a Hunger Games aficionado, Scholastic has the everything
you need to learn all about the
trilogy, from The Hunger Games
Collector’s Edition and Illustrated
Movie Companion to the Tribute
Guide and an intro to the world
of Panem. WHY WE LOVE IT » These
guides provide awesome behind-thescenes details.
With mystery and suspense filling
every page, this story is about an
I SEE ME
I See Me, a company that publishes personalized children’s books, offers an array
of children’s stories featuring characters with your child’s name.
WHY WE LOVE IT » Your children will love reading books that are all about them!
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NEED TO CLEAN HOUSE AND GIVE THEM AWAY! AND WE’D LIKE TO SHARE ALL OF THESE FANTASTIC
TOYS WITH YOU, OUR OCALA STYLE READERS. DURING THE FIRST 20 DAYS OF DECEMBER, LOG ONTO OCALA STYLE’S FACEBOOK
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CHARITIES, BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP. YOU CAN SPREAD THE CHEER BY VISITING OUR FACEBOOK PAGE TO VOTE ON WHICH
CHARITY YOU THINK SHOULD BE GIVEN THE BOX OF TOYS AT THE CONCLUSION OF OUR GREAT TOY GIVEAWAY!