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NKOK
Kids can make their entire world a laser tag arena with Discovery Kids’ Galactic Wrist Blasters Laser Tag, from NKOK. Featuring a grip that sits on a wrist, these blasters shoot invisible infrared beams of light that can bounce off of walls. There are three dynamic firing modes, each of which does different levels of damage. There are also three teams to choose from with infinite players that can join. A larger and more powerful Galactic 4-Team Infrared Space Blaster Laser Tag game will also be introduced. Also capable Discovery Kids’ Galactic of infinite players, these dynamic blasters feature sounds and vibrations with each hit Wrist Blaster Laser Tag and a reload button on the bottom of the blaster. NKOK adds six quadcopters to the refreshed Air Banditz line with a mini Astro-X that features throw launch and one-key return, and is small enough to fit in the palm of a hand. Air Banditz will also feature the Recon Raptor Drone, which comes with a built-in camera for photos, videos, and first-person-view live streaming (FPV) with a smartphone. Junior Racers is NKOK’s core preschool line, with items such as the Mini Pull Back Pocket Racers and licensed My First RC vehicles, such as a Ford Mustang GT and a Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. A new fleet of licensed friction-powered vehicles will roll onto shelves next year, including Dodge Viper, Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Ram Rebel, and Ford Mustang. Each addition features a powerful friction motor with artwork and a custom body, capturing the essence of the licensed vehicle with no batteries required. NKOK will also introduce its RealTree plush line. The line features cuddly plush buddies in various sizes, soft animal theme slippers, plush backpacks with blankets made from the actual RealTree fabric, and more. The RealTree brand will add a new 1/18 Competition Rock Crawler that will include the RealTree print and logo. NKOK also adds to the Mean Machines Rock Crawlers line with Venom, a radio-control 1/18 crawler with a suspension system that allows unparalleled rock-crawling abilities. The motors are powerful with tons of torque, making them capable to power through tough terrain.
NEAT-OH! Neat-Oh! adds new additions to its Everyday Princess line with new toys designed for kids ages 3 and older. Julia, the newest Everyday Princess is available in the Julia—The Artist Doll & Accessories set. The Latina doll comes with an artist easel, an apron, a painter’s palette, and stickers. Lucky the Pony is a nearly 5-inch doll that comes with long hair and tiny accessories to inspire imaginative play. The Buddy & Dottie set features two Everyday Princesses’ pets and accessories. The Everyday Princess Bianca Doll Outdoor Activity Set will be available in November. The set comes with a Bianca figure, a Charlie figure, a dog bowl, a purse, reading glasses, a soccer ball, and a seesaw. The Haley Ballerina Doll & Purse provides enough room for four dolls. The long straps allow kids to wear their bag on their shoulder or cross-body style. Neat-Oh! also adds to its fairytale-themed ZipBin storage line. The ZipBin Everyday Princess 40-Doll-Dollhouse Backpack w/ 1 Doll unzips into a two-story, castle-themed dollhouse with a slide and a swimming pool. When playtime is over, the castle zips into a backpack, with all the dolls and accessories inside. The ZipBin Everyday Princess 5-Doll Mini Manson w/ 1 Doll opens into a play mat with a decorative interior for imaginative play. The carry-case is lightweight, zips up from the sides, and is easy to clean with a wipe. The ZipBin Everyday Princess 40-Pony Playset w/ 1 Pony is decorated with animals and also unzips into a play mat. The ZipBin Everyday Princess 40-Pony Rainbow Park w/ 1 Pony unzips into a play mat with flowers, gardens, a picnic, and more to create the perfect setting during playtime. The mini play set also includes a travel-size pony. The Everyday Princess 4 Doll Princess Purse w/ 1 Doll comes with a 4.5inch Haley Ballerina Doll and has enough room to store four princess dolls. The purse unzips and opens into a ballet studio for playtime. Julia–The Artist Doll & Accessories
66 THE TOY BOOK | September/october 2016 | TOYBOOK.COM