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The Retro Toy Line from Ohio Art includes the AstroRay Gun, which was first introduced in 1962. The 2016 version of the AstroRay Blaster will look just like the original and comes with four safe foam darts. It includes a light-up feature to replicate the original play pattern. The Bizzy Buzz Buzz was first introduced by The Ohio Art Co. in the fall of 1966. The original let kids write, draw, and design with the sturdy, cordless, and motor-driven drawing toy. The 2016 edition will function just like the original and will include an instruction pamphlet and three color ink pens. Spudsie, the hot potato game, sports a wind-up mechanism with a bell. Ohio Art celebrates 55 years of Etch A Sketch with the classic Etch A Sketch. The toy lets kids twist and turn to create pictures, and, when finished, kids just shake it and start all over again. The 6.25- by 4-inch screen is perfect for home or on the go, and is recommended for kids ages 3 years and up.
IMPERIAL TOY
Imperial Toy’s Star Wars Figural Bubble Toppers blow bubbles into a galaxy far, far away. The Star Wars Bubble Figural Toppers feature all new characters Captain Phasma and Kylo Ren, as well as classic favorites like Chewbacca. These 8-ounce bottles come with Super Miracle Bubble solution and lifelike sculpted toppers. Imperial Toy also makes a splash with its Finding Dory and Finding Nemo Bubble Blasters. Complete with Super Miracle Bubble Solution and a shellshaped dipping tray, kids dip the wand in the solution and watch the bubbles flow. There is also an R2-D2 Bubble Blaster, which allows for endless bubble fun with everyone’s favorite droid. Disney Glow Pods let kids accessorize their outfits even in the dark. These light-up badges and accessories feature Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Elsa, and Olaf. Lumination Glow Pods have designs for boys and girls, with everything from bracelets and necklaces to stickers and masks. Kids can channel their inner monster with Monster Hands, which are gloves that will turn any kid into a ghoul in seconds, encouraging imaginative play and maybe a few scares. Imperial Toy has transformed Disney characters into miniature sweets. D*lectables’ first line features characters such as Cinderella, Ariel, Mickey, and Minnie as ice cream, doughnuts, and cupcakes. All of these items from Imperial Toy are for kids ages 3 and up. Finding Dory Bubble Blaster
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