ASTRA MARKETPLACE & ACADEMY 2014 CLOUD B
Teen dreams will be even sweeter with the new Dreamz to Go Groovy Globes, from CLOUD B. This new collection of lights features graphics of hearts, flowers, and peace signs. Available in pink or blue, these glowing globes add a stylish touch to teen décor as they project a dazzling light show of shapes. Perfect for home or sleepovers, the lights automatically shut off after 45 minutes to create the complete darkness for sleeping recommended by pediatricians.
SPEED STACKS
SPEED STACKS’ StackPack is a set of 12 Speed Stacks Snap Top Cups in one of six assorted colors—blue, red, green, orange, pink, and purple. Kids can personalize their cups with four Snap Top designs: Blazing Fast, Atomic Silver, Bandana, and Spiro. Snap Tops change the look of Speed Stacks quickly and let kids customize each cup with their favorite designs. The StackPack includes a STACKit Timer, which doubles as the cup carrier, a newly designed StackMat, a Stack Fast training DVD, and a Stack Fast Instruction Booklet. The Competition Cups add-on is another set of 12 Speed Stacks Snap Top Cups in one of six assorted colors. The patented Quick Release Carrier protects and carries the cup. This add-on also comes with the Stack Fast training DVD and the Stack Fast Instruction Booklet. Speed Stacks’ Minis are 2.5 times smaller than regular Speed Stacks and now come with a quick-release carrier and four colors in every set. Snap Top Cups and assorted Snap Tops
NDS A R B X ALE
ALEX BRANDS has new additions to both its Poof and Alex Toys brands. With the StratoSlam Rocket Super Set, kids slam the blast chamber to send rockets soaring up to 200 feet. It includes two foam-tipped rockets, a launching dock, an air hose, and a blast chamber. The Strato-Slam Rocket Battle Blast is a deluxe dueling set that invites kids to see whose rocket can soar the highest. It includes six foam-tipped rockets, a pair of launching docks, hoses, and blast chambers. Both are suitable for kids ages 5 and up. Sketch It Nail Pens—Hot Hues lets kids use two-tip nail pens to paint and sketch nails in five bright colors. The set includes professional grade nail polish. The Sketch It Nail Pen Salon lets kids sketch and paint their nails with five different colors of two-tip nail pens, one tip being the nail polish brush and the other being a precision tip for intricate detail. Nail designs are created with color-in appliqués that kids fill in using the precision-tipped pens. Both kits are suitable for kids ages 8 and up. Metallic Hair Chalk Pens transform hair to punk in minutes. The five mess-free, vibrant chalk pens glide smoothly onto hair and wash out easily with shampoo. The Deluxe Hair Chalk Salon lets kids color their hair 12 colors, including metallic ones, and add shimmering beads. It includes washable hair chalk pens, beads, a plastic storage case, a beading tool, and hair elastics. Both sets are suitable for kids ages 8 and up. The new Gigantic Racket Set features two giant rackets that are lightweight and have soft foam grips. For kids ages 3 and up, it includes a foam tennis ball and an oversized birdie. Kids can easily create intricate mandala designs in chalk with the new Sidewalk Sweet Stuff Mandala stencil. For kids ages 5 and up, it includes a large plastic stencil, six colors of jumbo chalk, and a drawing guide. The new Color a Backpack comes in Cutie or Pirate, and includes brightly colored markers so kids ages 4 and up can design and color them in.
SPECIALTY TOYS & GIFTS
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MAY/JUNE 2014