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SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
6-8 YEARS
HANNAH MONTANA MALIBU BEACH HOUSE, 6+ The largest Hannah Montana playset to ever hit store shelves, each room in this house is an authentic replica of Hannah’s house on the Disney Channel TV show. All furniture included, dolls sold separately. PLAY ALONG, www.playalongtoys.com
CLICKABLES FAIRY CHARMS STARTER SET, 7+ A magical jewelry box, a charm necklace and three exclusive charms take girls into Tinker Bell’s vibrant online world at www.pixiehollow.com. Girls can collect, share and gift charms with a simple click-link of their bracelets. TECHNO SOURCE, www.technosourcehk.com
BARBIE IDESIGN ULTIMATE STYLIST, 6+ With a CD-ROM-based computer game, USB-connected scanner and swipe-able fashion cards, iDesign combines tech and fashion for millions of ensemble possibilities. A runway show features models dressed in the fashions girls create. MATTEL, www.mattel.com
ME2, 8+ Fashioned like a pedometer, the ME2 allows kids to earn points with every step they take. The handheld game interacts online at www.me2universe.com. Kids can race against other players and redeem points at the virtual store. ITOYS, www.irwintoy.com
BAKUGAN BATTLE BRAWLERS, 5+ Magnetic marbles burst open to reveal Bakugan warrior action figures when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards. Boys must strategically place metal Gate Cards to affect the battle in their favor. SPIN MASTER, www.spinmaster.com
9+ YEARS
TOY SKILL KEY Infant & Toddler Developmental Skills: Develop five senses, basic concepts, hand/eye coordination, active physical coordination and early language skills.
Social and Emotional Intelligence Development: Develop art, music, MONOPOLY HERE & NOW: THE WORLD EDITION, 9+ Five million Monopoly players voted on which 22 cities from around the world should be included in this groundbreaking new edition. Deal button and digital banker add new elements to play. HASBRO, www.hasbro.com
SPY VIDEO ATV-360, 9+ This remote-controlled vehicle transmits real-time video and audio to a private headset. Drivers can confirm the coast is clear by pushing a button on the remote control to perform a 360-degree room scan. WILD PLANET, www.wildplanet.com
language and social skills. Explore creative, imaginative play and role-playing.
School Readiness Skills: Develop math, logic and spatial skills. Enhance language, reading and writing skills. Discover science, nature and exploration.
Physical Skills: Develop balance and coordination using large and small motor skills, exercise and body awareness.
Technology/Electronics: Enhance knowledge of computers, music, digital images, communications, internet, geography and world events. Social Interaction/Parent/Child Interaction: Encourage and develop U-DANCE, 9+ Wireless and dance-mat free, this game system features motion-sensing technology that allows players full range of movement, using their body to control game play. Perform real dance moves like jumping, sliding, cross-overs and more. TIGER ELECTRONICS, www.hasbro.com/tiger
YOUTH SIGNATURE STREET SURFING SET, 9+ The Wave deck sits atop two wheels that are both free to rotate 360 degrees, delivering the latest craze in skateboarding. Set comes with replacement wheels and a CPSC-approved helmet. STREET SURFING, www.streetsurfing.com
close relationships through shared learning experiences.
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AIR HOGS ZERO GRAVITY MICRO, 8+ This full-function R/C drives on the floor, up the walls and even upside down! Two power settings for outstanding ground control and extreme vertical and upside-down action. Four frequencies to race against friends. SPIN MASTER, www.spinmaster.com