Activities Basic Fun, in collaboration with Hasbro, has added Lite-Brite to its line. Lite-Brite, the toy that lets kids color with light, has been illuminating children’s imaginations since 1967. This fall, Basic Fun will reintroduce the Lite-Brite brand with fresh new features and enhancements, including character pegs. Along with these updates, the pegs will take the classic play pattern to a whole new level for a new generation.
Moose Toys is set to expand its Glitzi Globes line next spring with the Glitzi Globes Mega Dome Pack. This kit includes one mega dome and one mini dome, plus everything girls need to assemble their globes, including four small characters, one large character, three deco shapes, two small glitter tablets, one mega glitter tablet, and a display stand. Available in two assortments, Underwater Treasures and Princess Castle, girls ages 5 and up can create globes, collect characters, and swap their creations with friends.
New from Tara Toy is the Disney Stick-on Styles Light Up activities line. With the Sofia the First Stick-On Styles Light Up Tiara, kids can design their very own Sofia the First tiara with gem stickers. The sparkling tiara includes a vinyl Sofia character graphic. Kids can press on the character to watch it light up. Easy to design, assemble, and wear, the set includes a light-up tiara, a headband, and more than 100 gem stickers. With the Minnie Mouse Light Up Fashion Purse, kids design their own Minnie Mouse purse with sparkle stickers and gems. The purse features a full-color graphic design with a glitter background. The set includes a light-up purse, gem stickers, and graphic stickers. The Princess Stick-On Styles Light Up Activity Journal lets kids design their own activity book with sparkle stickers and gems. This activity book features a graphic scene with a glittery background and an image of Disney’s Ariel that lights up when kids press on it. Kids can use the stickers, gems, crayons, and character stickers to decorate the activity pages inside. The set includes a 60-page light-up activity book, a bookmark, six crayons, gem stickers, and graphic stickers. All three activity kits are designed for kids ages 3 and up and will be available in the fall.
54 • THE TOY BOOK
DECEMBER/JANUARY 2014