Cool. Fresh. Invigorating. Peppermint calls to mind a complex sweetness that enlivens the senses. The clean aroma and red and white striping evoke happiness and indulgence, candy canes, and a return to childhood. Celebrate the sweet tradition of this wonderful treat scented with the cool aroma of peppermint. This 2006 Barbie doll wears a strapless gown of off-white, accented with the red and off-white striping of peppermint candy, evening gloves, and “rhinestone” stud earrings. This scented doll is a delicious tribute to an invigorating flavor.

Tano Barbie doll is the fifth and final doll in the Treasures of Africa Collection and named for the Swahili number five. A fabulous fantasy, Tano Barbie doll is equal parts ethnic princess and couture queen. The Bryon Lars-designed beaded and molded top is worn with a striking belt featuring red feathers. Golden embroidery plays on the printed crepe cropped pant. Long, golden earrings, an elaborate beaded necklace with silvery accents, and red-ribboned shoes are the bold accessories. The breathtaking final element is an incredible headpiece, which includes a birdcage complete with red molded bird with feather tail.

I Love Lucy has been charming television viewers since 1951. An all-time favorite episode — The Operetta — has wacky Lucy Ricardo borrowing money from her woman’s club treasury. Then the group needs the money to stage an operetta. To save the $100 royalty fee, Lucy writes her own musical — The Pleasant Peasant — a love story about Lily of the Valley (Ethel) and Prince Lancelot (Ricky) whose love is thwarted by the gypsy queen, Camille (Lucy). Lucy rents costumes and scenery using a postdated check, assuming the money will be available in the club account after the show. The show is interrupted by moving men repossessing sets and costumes and Lucy is carried off stage, singing and slapping her tambourine.

The water blaster shoots and blocks: kids stay dry while they drench the "enemy." The blaster doubles as a full-size shield that fits right over the arm. It has a choice of three different soaking streams. No pumping required. Turn the handle and it starts spraying.

The Invisible Woman Barbie® doll was one of four friends accidentally exposed to radiated cosmic rays during a rocket test flight. An integral member of the Fantastic Four, Susan Storm Richards is able to manipulate cosmic energy and render herself, or other people or objects, invisible. The Invisible Woman, complete with “invisible” arms, comes with a cool key chain. Dolls cannot stand alone. Each sold separately, subject to availability. These dolls are due out in December 2005. Also due out that month is Barbie as Mary Jane Watson, Spider-Man´s high-school sweetheart. Coming in April 2006 are Barbie as Lois Lane and Ken as Superman.

Due Late Feb/Early March 2006, this doll comes straight from the Disney Channel hit “That’s So Raven. Raven Baxter, a seemingly normal teenager, and her two best friends are always getting into all kinds of adventures. This second Raven celebrity doll, That’s So Raven™ Stylin’ Hair doll features lots of different ways for Raven to wear her hair: Long and curly for a special occasion, wild and colorful for a day with friends. Little girls can add a curly hairpiece with lots of attitude or mix it up with braids and colorful ribbon. The doll comes with a silky, lavender hairpiece that matches her superfine outfit. Doll cannot stand alone.

At the Build-A-Bear Workshop® Where Best Friends Are Made® Barbie® doll creates adorable cuddly friends like a beary best friend, Cuddly Teddy! It’s all about love, friendship and lots of hugs at the Build-A-Bear Workshop®! Barbie® doll is dressed in a trendy outfit and includes Cuddly Teddy, a cute outfit for the bear and a signature Build-A-Bear cardboard home. Colors and decorations may vary from those shown. Dolls sold separately, subject to availability. Dolls cannot stand alone. Doll will be available in January 2006.

This all-knowing soothsayer has sure stood the test of time. Shake it up, ask it a yes or no question and in the window will appear the answer.
— Briana Miller, manager of Rockridge Kids of Oakland, Calif., said that when they get the product in, it “sells just fine.”
— According to Palo Alto Sport & Toy World manager, Eric Hager, this product still sells well for customers of all ages. For tween and teen girls, his store did “okay” with a pink tween/teen girl version called the Magic Date Ball. He suspects his store will get it back on shelves if they can negotiate a good price.
— “I never had one as a kid, and as a result I was unfocused and directionless. Fortunately, I now have one in my office, and it helps me greatly in my professional life,” wrote Robert I. Hedges from Burnsville, Minn. who gave the product 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon.com.

The mega rig breaks apart and transforms into 30 other trucks, and the dinosaur opens its jaws and roars. Tools it comes with include a firing missile launcher, a working winch and a capture claw. It also includes a helicopter and 2 Matchbox men, along with 3 LR44 batteries.

From the movie "Barbie and the Magic of Pegasus" comes a new line of Barbie toys. This doll sets Barbie as a princess in a world of winged horses and cloud castles, and along with her sparkling purple gown comes a tiara and light-up wand. A bonus activity DVD with three games is also included.

The Checkup Center accessory lets your child play doctor to a Little Mommy doll, complete with examining table and medical tools. Doctors can treat the patient with a toy thermometer, bandages, and a stethoscope that actually produces the sound of a heartbeat. The Checkup Center also includes a scale, medicine, and a measuring device.

The Little Mommy doll provides your child with the opportunity to play with and nurture a baby of their own. Children can bottle-feed the baby (no liquids), play with a set of toy keys, and teach the baby using a building block. The doll´s torso is soft, for holding and cuddling, while the head and limbs are sturdier and more realistic. The Little Mommy doll also offers a line of accessories, including a swing, a rockinghorse, a high chair, and a stroller, all purchasable separately.

This bonus two-pack features Uno and Kaboodl card games for hours of family togetherness. Kaboodl combines strategy and fun for 2 to 6 players. Uno is America´s No. 1 brand of family games and is easy to play with 2 to 10 players.

This Die-Cast Custom Vehicle features four doors and two sun roofs. A special Phat Lip technology gives the tires a deep-dish look and menacing stance.

Dropstars Die-Cast Custom Vehicles are unique show cars featuring aftermarket accessories and wheels made with Phat Lip technology for a deep-dish look and menacing stance. The two-seater Ferrari 360 Spider features a revealed engine.

The Pegasus Styling Head from the Barbie 3D Magic of Pegasus movie has beautiful, long flowing hair and lots of accessories. Featuring color change hair and make-up, and share and wear accessories and lip gloss, hours of styling fun.

Archie Comics´ Veronica couldn’t stand it when Betty became a Barbie doll, so now she’s one, too. Just like Betty, she wears cool clothes and comes with die-cut notebook.

Launched in June 2005, Betty has leaped off the pages of “Archie” comics and into little girls’ playrooms. Dressed in funky teen fashions, she comes with a die-cut notebook.

Launched in summer 2005, the new Teen Trend dolls take fashion dolls to a whole new level: 17 inches high, to be precise. Kiana is one of four posable fashion dolls that come with trendy clothes that reflect each girl’s personality. Each doll has long, stylable hair that can be streaked with gel, waved or curled. The dolls also come with their own personalized Look Books.

Send a personalized birthday greeting with these very special Barbie dolls. Each memorable doll says more than 20 different phrases that include the child´s name and birth date. Kids can activate the feature with the push of a button. Barbie doll wears a beautiful gown with sweet feminine accents and exquisite detailing. Available in three different ethnicities.

This is a very highly detailed 2005 Batman Begins Batmobile diecast model car 1:64 scale by Hot Wheels.

— “Great collectible or gift piece, one of the best showcase models for any auto enthusiast,” according to the people at iDcow.com
— “With the movie doing so well, both kids and adults want one,” stated Alice Ferming, manager of Diecast Planet.
— It comes with a Batman figurine.

Use the paw-shaped remote control to make Shannen and her fluffy dog do tricks and play together.
— This product was one of Kmart’s top selling radio controlled toys in June 2005.
— Scooch comes equipped with several dog toys.
— Scooch can also be operated separately.

Europe´s 2002 game of the year, Blokus is a strategy game for the family. It's similar to the ancient Go Game — the board is a grid and players use their pieces to try to control as much territory as possible. The game pieces are in four, 21-piece sets of varying shapes. Each player chooses a color and works on expanding his  territory on the board while blocking others from doing the same. Each new piece laid down must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but can only touch at corners, not along edges. The game ends when all players have been blocked from laying down more pieces. Points are deducted for pieces not played, and the player with the highest score at the end, wins. Blokus comes with a game board with 400 squares, 84 game pieces (red, green, blue and yellow), and instructions.
— In spring 2007, Sally Lesser, owner of Massachusetts’ Henry Bear’s Park, called Blokus a “consistent best-seller” at her three stores. It's also tops at Juggles in Wakefield, R.I., and Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash. Six of 63 retailers named Blokus as their overall best seller in September 2008. Three of 52 retailers named Blokus as one of their overall top sellers in November 2008. Blokus is no longer distributed by Educational Insights as of 12/4/08.
― “No. 1 is Blokus,” Linda Hanzelko, owner of Timmy's Toy Chest in Lake Mary, Fla., told TDmonthly when asked about best-selling games in early 2009. “It's an easy sell. It's one that people come back later and say 'You were right.'” In late 2009, Lori Hershman, owner of Evan's Toy Shoppe in Hamden, Ct., estimated sales of about 34 units monthly. Six of 38 retailers called it a best-selling game in Feb. 2010, selling from three to 150 units per month.