SPECIAL HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT
6-8 YEARS
AIR HOGS ATMOSPHERE, 8+ Control the powerful levitating sphere with the palm of your hand and watch it fly. The spherical shape allows it to bounce off walls and ceilings for non-stop flight. SPIN MASTER, www.airhogs.com
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GRADE SCHOOL Grade-schoolers are expanding their worlds into a broader community of schoolmates and teammates. They are enjoying new experiences as they explore their choices and expand their abilities. Encourage them to seek out and pursue their passions. Toys and games can help develop an appreciation for science, the arts, strategic and mind-stimulating activities, and spending time with family and friends. Kid-safe websites present an approach to playing that also teaches basic computer skills and computer etiquette.
AIR STORM Z-TEK BOW, 8+ Featuring a sleeker shape, storage ammo clips, a lower profile, and improved power bungee cords with an increased tension to shooting/distance power ratio, the Z-Tek Bow is the ultimate foam bow-and-arrow combo. ZING TOYS, www.zingtoys.com
BARBIE DIGITAL DRESS DOLL, 6+ Barbie’s black dress uses a 4.5-square-inch resistive touch panel and 114 tri-color LED lights to display hearts, fireworks, and custom designs that respond to sound and music. MATTEL, www.mattel.com
BOOM BOOM BALLOON, 7+ Roll the die and carefully push in a stick until it clicks. Watch the balloon squish, squeeze, and stretch. Whichever player pops the balloon is out. SPIN MASTER, www.spinmaster.com