The Hot Wheels Video Racer is a car with a video camera and LCD screen built in. It can capture up to 12 minutes of footage, and kids can add music and special effects to their video. The movies can be uplaoded to a computer via the car's USB port. The car can also be attached to a bike helmet, skateboard, or wrist, so kids can record their adventures wherever they go. The Hot Wheels Video Racer is compatible with all Hot Wheels tracks. Launch date: Fall 2011.
For the first time ever players are able to customize and personalize their UNO game with UNO Roboto. Record each player’s name and set unique house rules, then let UNO Roboto get the party started with surprise commands and funny phrases that change-up the game every time.
In this all new movie, Barbie discovers that two of her dearest friends are actually fairies, and Ken has been taken to a secret fairy world not far away. Barbie and her rival Raquelle must stick together to bring him back. Along the way they learn that the real magic lies not just in the fairy world itself, but in the power of friendship. Run time: 90 minutes.
One player draws a construction card and builds the structure shown. Next, an opponent loads an Angry Bird onto the launcher and catapults the bird to knock down structures and pigs. The player with the most points and knockdowns wins. Features three Angry Birds, four green pigs, one slingshot-style launcher, structure pieces and multiple mission cards. For one or more players. Launch date: May 2011. — As of 12/17/2012 this product had 3.9 out of 5 stars from 252 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Great alternative to the app for parents who want to reduce kids' screen time; fun for the family to play together; helps kids develop dexterity and patience. Cons: Certain structures are too elaborate to build and don't seem to be grouped in the correct level of difficulty; kids with short attention spans may lose interest in building the structures; structures are easy to knock down, which can be frustrating for younger players.
These new tracks for Hot Wheels cars can be mounted on the wall using sticky mounting strips by 3M Co. that won't damage walls or wall paper. Kids can bring their tracks to new levels of fun with Hot Wheels Wall Tracks. Compatible with all standard Hot Wheels cars, these innovative tracks are mounted to the wall using sticky mounting strips from 3M Co., that can safely be removed from walls without leaving residue or stripping the paint. Wall tracks can also go up doors, accross corners, and can be connected with standard Hot Wheels tracks too.
Made of soft, tactile skin that enables lifelike movements, girls can poke and squeeze a Fijit Friend for a verbal reaction. With word recognition capability, Fijit Friends can understand and respond to more than 30 verbal commands, culling from more than 150 built-in phrases and jokes. Girls only have to turn up the music dial to transform their Fijit Friend into a dancing machine. With Beat Detection functionality, Fijit Friends can recognize different types of music and perform different dance moves for each beat. Fijit Friends includes four original songs of their own. Fijit Friends come in an assortment of four that each feature distinct colors, voices, ears and personalities and feature integrated Sonic Chirp technology - special audio coding embedded into an external device or media platform (mobile applications, webisodes, television commercials and more), that when detected by Fijit, triggers various programmed reactions. Launch date: Fall 2011.
The Little Mommy My Very Real Baby Doll features interactive light and motion innovation for a realistic play experience. Full of lifelike movements and sounds, baby doll will ask for her juice pop and teddy bear accessories - and when placed in her hands – will recognize and respond to them. Hand baby doll her juice pop to lick, and her tongue lights up green until it's magically wiped away. The boo-boo on her leg also lights up, so kids can help make her “all better” and magically wipe it away too. Tickle baby doll’s foot to make her laugh. Place doll in a lying down position and she will recognize that it is nap time and close her eyes. Includes a doll, juice pop, bear, ”bandage”, wiping cloth, bowl and spoon accessory pieces. Launch date: Fall 2011.
This Ken doll features a built-in microphone and recorder so that kids (or mischievous adults) can make Ken say ANYTHING they want. Yes, anything. The recording can be played back in the recorder’s voice, “Ken’s” voice or what is described as a “high-pitched” voice.
Girls can play out the role of bride and bridal party with Barbie® I Can Be™ Bridal Gift Set plus have access to online content that also creates a digital destination for girls to further “try on” the role as well! Code inside each package unlocks career-themed content online. Includes 5 dolls (Barbie®, Ken®, Skipper®, Kelly® and Tommy®) plus accessories. — As of 10.25.10, this product was listed in the top 30 best-selling toys and games on Target.com.
Stephenie Meyer's Twilight tells the tale of teenage romance between mortal Bella Swan, and the intriguing, dazzlingly beautiful vampire, Edward Cullen. The cultural phenomenon continues with New Moon, the follow-up movie to Twilight, in which Stephenie Meyer introduces werewolf Jacob Black as a new love interest for the main character Bella Swan. Get all three collectible dolls at one great low price. The Barbie Pink Label - Twilight Collector Doll 3-Pack Bundle includes Bella Swan, Edward Cullen and Jacob Black. — As of 10.25.10, this product was rated #11 in Walmart's Dollhouses and Furniture.
With realistic, modern details shrunk down to a size that fits in the palm of a child's hand, the Service Center 5-Pack of Matchbox cars from Mattel brings the excitement of city streets within reach. Tow truck, fuel tanker semi, heavy duty pickup and the other members of the set are completed with believable branding. Matchbox cars can be collected or traded, and their durable die-cast construction will stand up to plenty of play. — “[Matchbox] is a good price point for our store,” said Mike Snyder, manager of The Game Place in Charlottesville, Va. Snyder said his wife refers to Matchbox cars as “reward toys”. — Out of 38 retailers, four said Matchbox cars from Mattel are their top-selling die-cast item, reporting sales averaging 40 per month during a July 2010 survey. — In a Summer 2012 survey about die-cast toys, Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that they sell about 12 of this Matchbox car 5 pack each month.
The Hot Tunerz 5-Pack of Hot Wheels cars from Mattel features five different models and five sharp paint jobs on realistic street racing cars. The free-rolling cars are modeled to a detailed 1:64 scale, and are a great starter or addition to a collection of other Hot Wheels cars. —“You can't have a toy store without Hot Wheels,” said Sue Hottel, owner of No Kidding in Mattapoisett, Mass., in July 2010. — Six out of 38 retailers said Hot Wheels are a best-selling item during a July 2010 survey of top-selling die-cast items. — Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that her best-selling die-cast is "Hot wheel cars, both singles and 5 or 6 packs." She sells about 36 each month.
Girls can place this horse in the glitter-pink tub and use the real working shower head with water to reveal pink color change streaks on her mane and tail, plus colorful body art designs. Tawny the horse comes with a saddle, trophies, ribbons and treats. — As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from six reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 19 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Entertaining, cute and encourages imaginative play. CONS: Some parents questioned its quality.
With the iCoffin gadget, kids can play games, “text" the Monster High friends, and get dreadfully cool details about all the creepy characters. Use the outside buttons to scroll and play electronic games, then slide out the keypad to type special messages.
Girls can use the freaky skull key to open the Fearbook and access a specially locked section, where they can write secret messages with a “magic reveal” pen. Another lockable compartment can hide a pen and marker, composition book, and creepy stickers. When the button on the back is pressed, the book records a re-playable message.
The coolest ghouls in school at Monster High are ready to “cut up” the dance floor and boogie the night away. This doll features trendy fashions, an "iCoffin" accessory, a purse, a dance invitation and character photos.
The coolest ghouls in school at Monster High are ready to “cut up” the dance floor and boogie the night away. This doll features trendy fashions, an "iCoffin" accessory, a purse, a dance invitation and character photos.
This kit includes do-it-yourself non-permanent monster tattoos that let kids look like the students of Monster High. The roller comes with tattoos including stitches, bite marks, claw marks, scales, snake skin and mummy wraps. There are also character specific temporary tattoo stickers, as well as a skull ink pad with three colors.
This Debbie Harry doll is designed to capture the 1980s icon’s sassy spirit and famed beauty. This Debbie Harry doll, designed to capture the punk icon’s sassy spirit and famed beauty, is the first doll in the Barbie Collector's "Ladies of the ‘80s" Collection. She has platinum hair with black streaks and comes dressed in a hot pink pleather dress with matching pink platform pumps.
This stylish Barbie Collector doll embodies the 1960s chic of the award-winning television series Mad Men. Betty Draper wears a floral party dress, accessorized with a faux pearl necklace, matching pumps and a clutch containing a powder compact, lipstick and a comb.
This stylish Barbie Collector doll embodies the 1960s chic of the award-winning television series Mad Men. Joan Holloway wears her a chic purple skirt suit, accessorized with a golden pen necklace, pumps and a handbag.
