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BEATZ AND REMIX, 8+ Mix tools are designed to personalize your music mixes with scratch and remix options. iPods are protected inside (iPods sold separately). Comes with a belt clip, in a variety of colors. SPIN MASTER, www.spinmaster.com
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Today’s generation of kids 9 and older
CUBE-WORLD SERIES 2, 8+ Four new stick figures add personality and color. Play games individually, using the three action buttons found on each cube. Or build a cube world, where characters randomly interact. RADICA GAMES, www.radicagames.com
are more technology savvy and
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computer literate than any generation before them. In this section we
DESIGNERS WORLD PLUG ’N PLAY TV GAME, 8+ The game about the business of fashion. Create your own fashion line, pick your models, face the international judges and build your fashion empire. TIGER GAMES, www.hasbro.com/tiger
introduce some of the newest technology products designed specifically for them. Yet, we know that they also need to develop
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communication and social skills, so DRAGONOLOGY: THE GAME, 10+ Like New York Times’ bestselling book, Dragonology: The Complete Book of Dragons. This game invites players to travel the world, mastering dragons and teaching people about dragons versus slaying them. SABABA TOYS, www.sababatoy.com
we have included many games in a variety of new formats: classic board
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games involving favorite characters and celebrities, DVD board games,
ESPN FAST ACTION FOOTBALL, 8+ Electronic action game for one or two players encourages fast footwork. Play-by-play commentary and ESPN music. Three levels of play: Training Camp, Rookie or Pro, 20 games in all. FISHER-PRICE, www.fisherprice.com
electronic games, brain-teasers, trivia and active participation games. These also encourage peer and multigenerational interaction. At this age,
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building strong homework and timeESPN PLAY-BY-PLAY, 8+ The ultimate portable sports and audio entertainment system, this item inspires kids to provide play-by-play announcements, mimic athletes and announcers, conduct interviews and mix in sports music and sound bites. REAL LIVE SPORTS, www.reallivesports.com
management skills will help kids to deal effectively with scheduling their lives and managing stress. We have
FLY PENTOP COMPUTER FLYWARE, 8+ New software for your Fly Pentop Computer unlocks secret paths in Harry Potter’s Marauders Map and other games. Personalized homework software tutors algebra, writing and Spanish, plus more. LEAP FROG, www.leapfrog.com
rounded out this category with some of these new tools that the whole family can use.
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GORDIAN’S KNOT, 8+ Based on the classic brainteaser puzzle, this item challenges logic and problem-solving skills. Six colorful pieces, 69 different moves to solve. Comes with step-by-step instruction booklet. THINKFUN, www.thinkfun.com TOYS “R” US AVAILABILITY
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