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ASTRA's Best Toys For Kids Nominees - Pretend - Role Play

By: TDmonthly Staff

Take a closer look at ASTRA's Best Toys For Kids Nominees in the Pretend - Role Play category.

Don't forget to check out the nominees in the other categories:


Scientific Play Constructive Play

Creative Arts Play Early Play

Game Play - 3-7 yrs
Game Play - 8 yrs+

Game Play - Brainteasers Pretend - Doll Play

Pretend - Fantasy Play
 Active Play

Classic Play - 0-7 yrs Classic Play - 8 yrs+







Age Range: 3 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Pretend Play
Creative Activities
General Toys



A rolling pin, cookie cutters, and felt "dough" make baking seem real. Flip the shapes over and they're already decorated. Made of Wood, Water based paint, Felt, Aluminium alloy.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34004      (added 3/26/2012)
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MSRP: $69.99
Age Range: 3 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Pretend Play
General Toys
Preschool



With sturdy metal construction and pivoting front wheels, this kid-size shopping cart is easy to maneuver, fun to fill and built to last. Dimensions: 23.25" x 15" x 11.75" Assembled.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34360      (added 5/25/2012)
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MSRP: $59.99
Age Range: 5 to 10
Specialty: No
Gender: Boys
Category: Play Sets
General Games
General Toys



With six athlete figures primed and ready to play, this set comes fully equipped with everything kids need to have a complete game experience. Goalie figures connect to an included goal joystick that allows kids to control the goalies' movements from behind the goal net. This compact and travel-ready set also includes a 22 x 33 inch field, soccer ball and other accessories.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34361      (added 5/25/2012)
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