Toy Insider 2013 Holiday Gift Guide

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SPECIAL HOLIDAY SUPPLEMENT

6-8 YEARS

BLINGLES GLIMMER GLAM STYLER, 6+ This kit includes cute stickers, glitter, gems, and accessories. Up to eight iridescent stickers that stick to smooth surfaces can be created. A fashionable tray is included for storing designs. MOOSE TOYS, www.mooseworld.com.au

DISNEY INFINITY, 6+ Players use real-world interactive figures, including power discs and play set pieces, to unlock adventures based on Disney and Pixar films inside the game. Players solve puzzles, explore iconic locations, and customize their virtual “Toy Box.” DISNEY INTERACTIVE, www.disney.com/Infinity

FLUTTERBYE FAIRIES, 6+ Each fairy includes a molded dress, glittering wings, and a charging stand. Once the wings are activated, the fairy gracefully glides across the air. Kids assist the fairy’s flight with the palm of their hand. SPIN MASTER, www.spinmaster.com

MEGA BLOKS BARBIE BUILD ’N PLAY SUPER STAR STAGE, 6+ Includes approximately 290 pieces and features three songs, real lights that flash to the beat of the music, and Super Star Barbie, Raquelle, and Teresa. An elevator with a spinning feature is also included. MEGA BLOKS, www.megabloks.com

SKYLANDERS SWAP FORCE, 6+ Gamers transform 16 Swap Force figures into more than 250 unique characters by swapping out their top and bottom halves. This new addition to the top-selling franchise also features updated versions of fan favorite Skylanders. ACTIVISION, www.skylanders.com

9+ YEARS

Toy Skill key Top Tech 12: Forward-thinking and impressive tech-based toys on the market. Incorporates the latest in digital play, creativity, and innovation.

Development of Large & Small Motor Skills: Improve hand-eye coordination skills with detailed active play, develop balance and dexterity, and improve physical awareness. AIR HOGS ELITE HELIX X4 STUNT, 12+ This R/C stunt quad-copter performs three incredible stunts with the push of a button. It can back-flip, barrel roll, and 180-degree flip. The Helix features crashresistant materials, four-channel control, and includes a USB cable. SPIN MASTER, www.airhogs.com

DRAW SOMETHING PARTY GAME, 9+ This party game has a lightweight, illuminated tablet for fast, easy play. A timer, sounds, and a card holder add to the excitement of the game, based on the Draw Something app, from Zynga. HASBRO, www.hasbro.com

Social Interaction: Encourage team play and foster close relationships with challenging and competitive activities or shared role-play interactions. Emotional & Social Intelligence: Develop art, music, language, and social skills. Explore creative, imaginative play, and role-playing.

School Readiness: Support math, logic, and spatial skills. Enhance language, reading, and writing skills. Discover science, nature, and exploration.

KURIO TOUCH 4S, 9+ This portable tablet includes an ultra-responsive touch screen display, an HD video player, a music player, specially designed earbuds, and more. More than 30 free games and apps are pre-loaded. Great for kid-safe web surfing. TECHNO SOURCE, www.kurioworld.com/us/

LEGO CHIMA CRAGGER’S COMMAND SHIP, 9+ Cragger’s Command Ship includes six mini-figures, detachable mini-boats, and a helicopter. Kids can articulate the tail and claws, fire flick missiles, and float the ship in water. The huge croc mouth can fit a minifigure. LEGO GROUP, www.lego.com/en-us

Smart Tech: Enhance knowledge of computers, programming, music, digital imaging, communication, Internet, geography, and world events. Toys “R” Us Availability: Products with this icon are available at Toys “R” Us stores nationwide, and/or at toysrus.com.

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BATTROBORG, 6+ With two-handed, wireless, motion-controlled nun chucks, players control the robot’s moves with their jabs. Operates up to a distance of 50 feet away. Perfect for one-on-one competitions or battle royales of up to 10 robots. TOMY, www.tomy.com


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