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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
3-5 YEARS
15TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE DUAL DRIVE MEGAZORD, 3+ This Deluxe Megazord can transform into vehicles with lights and sounds, just like those on the Power Rangers TV series. Heads can be interchanged with other Megazords for never-before-seen creations. Celebrates 15 years of Power Rangers. BANDAI, www.bandai.com
For more information, go to www.thetoyinsider.com or www.redbookmag.com
PRESCHOOL Preschoolers open their arms wide to explore the world around them. Their skills have moved beyond the basics
BABY SO REAL, 3+ True-to-life baby dolls have child-proportioned and weighted heads and bodies, detailed fingers and toes and beautiful baby clothes. Multi-cultural offerings promote diversity and uniqueness. Forty-eight styles are available. ITOYS, www.irwintoy.com
and their personalities and BARBIE FAIRYTOPIA MAGIC OF THE RAINBOW ADVENTURE ELINA DOLL AND DVD GAME, 3+ The Elina fashion doll acts as a remote control to play the included DVD game. Girls fly Elina to different worlds of Fairytopia in the DVD game and capture magical gems to save Fairytopia. MATTEL, www.mattel.com
preferences are starting to take form. Encourage imaginative and creative activities with role-playing, reading and pretend play. Provide opportunities for active play, exercising their bodies and their spirit of adventure. Social and emotional skills
BARBIE WORLD TRAVELER SMART GLOBE, 3+ Music, cool sound effects, animation and the voice of Barbie bring world facts to life. This interactive touch globe introduces preschool children to animals, famous sites and food and clothing from around the world. Five fun game modes. OREGON SCIENTIFIC, www.oregonscientific.com
are emerging, so music, arts & crafts, teamwork and language skills are all
BRIO NETWORK SYSTEM, 3+ BRIO Network reveals an original world of rail play featuring imaginary creatures who live inside your computer. These net-workers drive super-cool vehicles on wooden train tracks, respond to email messages and teach kids about the “net” with hands-on role-play. BRIO, www.brio.knex.com
important tools to build self-esteem and to instill a sense of mastery over their expanding world. As their confidence grows, so does their curiosity. Some children are ready to start learning social-readiness skills such as colors, numbers and problem
CALICO CRITTERS BABY PLAY NURSERY SCHOOL, 3+ Nursery school activities for your Calico Critters collection include classroom play, a rooftop patio, pretend accessories and a wading pool. Includes two soft-flocked and irresistible Calico Critters babies. INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS, www.intplay.com
solving. Our role as caregivers has CARE BEARS 25TH ANNIVERSARY TENDERHEART BEAR WITH DVD, 4+ New, limited edition 25th Anniversary Care Bear features a beautiful white and silver bear with authentic Swarovski crystal eyes and sterling silver-plated accents. Packaged with a rare DVD containing the first Care Bears episode, The Land Without Feelings. PLAY ALONG, www.playalongtoys.com
evolved into guiding them, as their abilities take shape and their imaginations soar.
CARNIVAL CLUBHOUSE SUPER FORT, 3+ Kids can build their own funhouse fort and play favorite carnival games. Colorful, easy-to-build panels and pieces provide hours of inventive play, both indoors and out. Includes game tickets, game play pieces and accessories. CRANIUM, www.cranium.com
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