What’s New Tomy Shows Old-School Wheels
Zing Toys Allows Kids to Fly High
ohn Deere Steel Stake Wagon, from Tomy, has been redesigned for this year. The classic wagon features rugged steel construction, a new StableSteer front axle for easy maneuverability, and smooth-ride pneumatic tires. The wagon is designed for kids ages 2 and up. Tomy will introduce Pokémon X and Pokémon Y 8-inch Plush Characters, including Pikachu, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie. These soft plush figures are designed for kids ages 3 and up.
he Zano Bow, from Zing Toys, is a new bow and arrow combo that is about one-third the size of the Z-Curve Bow, but still uses the patented Zing launch-system technology to wield a power-packed punch. Combined with new mini Zartz arrows and a wall target, the Zano Bow provides kids ages 4 and up with a complete indoor archery set that is safe and parent-approved. The bow can launch arrows more than 30 feet. Zing will also introduce its first auto-rotating, multi-launching X6 Zoom Rocket. The multirocket launch tower has six soft-foam rockets loaded in a rapid fire, air-powered, auto-rotation system. The rockets zoom into flight more than 100 feet in the air. Zing delivers the aerodynamics and kids ages 8 and up deliver the power. The harder kids stomp, the higher the rockets fly. Sky Gliderz are the newest in high-flying fun from Zing. The soft foam stealth planes loop and glide more than 120 feet. Using the same Rip-Zip bungee launcher that the Sky Ripperz handheld rockets use, kids ages 8 and up can lock and load their Sky Gliderz and send them booming at high speeds with whistle-screaming action. Hook the planes on the bungee loop, pull back, flick the wrist, and watch them ascend into the sky. Sky Gliderz allow kids to perform stunts and loop-deloops at different launch angles.
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Sleepovers Get Glam with Alex Toys
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lex Toys will debut multiple new kits from its Ultimate Kits line. Little fashionistas ages 6 and up can throw a mani-pedi party with their friends with the 427 nail essentials included in the Nail Glam Salon. Using the vibrant polish, glitter, gems, rainbow strips, and mini stickers, girls can create nail designs by sticking on and filing the 72 nail appliques—no drying time or smudging. With the Hair Chalk Station, girls ages 7 and up can color their hair with 12 bright colors, including glittery metallics. The colors can be applied to any color hair and wash out easily with shampoo. Girls can even add strands of shimmering beads for extra glam. The Tattoo Glitter Party lets girls ages 8 and up create sparkling body art with 10 reusable stencils and six colors of glitter. They can mix and match their favorite jewelry with the 135 press-on jewelry tattoo chains and charms. Perforated tattoo sheets make the process easy, with no scissors required.
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X6 Zoom Rocket
FEBRUARY 2014