What’s New PlaSmart Molds Kids into Professional Tricksters
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laSmart’s new Gags ’n Tricks line from Agent Trickster gives kids everything they need to pull off perfect pranks. The Master Collection, for the most serious tricksters, features 12 pranks, including the Hand Buzzer, Whoopee Cushion, Pet Poo, Nail Through Finger, Magic Ink, and more. Moving down in size, the Essential Collection contains six Gags ’n Tricks that are must-haves for any prankster. Lastly, the Whoopee Cushion and Gags ’n Tricks Assortments will be available separately for purchase. Suitable for kids ages 6 and up, this line will roll out in the spring.
Underground Toys Expands Doctor Who Line
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nderground Toys expands its offerings for Doctor Who. Make your Tardis key easier to locate with figural Doctor Who Key Chains. The expanding lineup includes a range of fan-favorite heroes and villains, including Weeping Angel, Eleventh Doctor Matt Smith, Tenth Doctor David Tennant, Adipose, and the TARDIS key, in sizes ranging from 3 to 5 centimeters. The Doctor Who Noise Isolating Character Ear Buds are available in multiple character styles, including Dalek, Weeping Angel, and Adipose. Travel through time and space in style with Doctor Who Lanyards featuring either 3-D figural or etched rubber charms in many styles. Underground Toys presents the Doctor Who 4Inch Resin Figurine Collection, including every Doctor and all the greatest monsters from the classic BBC science-fiction series, in meticulously rendered 1:21 scale. New figures include Cyberman (Earthshock) and the Fifth Doctor. Fans can also collect all their favorite characters as fully articulated 3.75-inch action figures. Voc Robot and Draconian are new to the collection. Underground Toys also offers a Star Wars-licensed home and kitchen line, including a Feel the Force Mug. Push the button on the handle of the Feel the Force Mug and watch as the mug mixes and stirs your drink—all using the power of the Force. It is ideal for tea, coffee, Doctor Who Twelfth Doctor hot chocolate, or any other drink in the galaxy.
Hav-A-Ball with Toysmith
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oysmith’s Hav-A-Ball promotes active and outdoor play among kids ages 3 and up. Available in four sizes, this lightweight yet durable ball comes in a variety of bright colors and requires a needle pump (not included) to inflate. Kids ages 5 and up can tend the garden just like Mom and Dad with Toysmith’s Kid’s Garden Sets. Each set includes a 5-inch metal garden pail with a matching spade, a rake, and three label stakes in two assorted styles.
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106 • THE TOY BOOK
FEBRUARY 2015