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Just Play Disney Stitch Many Moods 14-inch Interactive Plush, 50+ Sounds & ... by JUST PLAY LLC
 This Disney Stitch plush toy measures 14 inches tall and features soft plush construction with mixed materials. The interactive design includes LCD animated eyes that display various expressions in response to touch and movement. It produces over 50 sounds and phrases inspired by Disney's Lilo & Stitch. The toy offers multiple play modes activated by switching from TRY ME to ON. Users can rub its head, press its belly, or move it to trigger different reactions. When held upside down or shaken gently, it responds with sound effects and eye animations. Rocking the plush slowly activates sleep mode with yawning sounds and closing eyes. Requires 3 AA batteries (included). Licensed by Disney and suitable for ages 3 and up. The product ships in packaging that reveals color and contents. 6/10/2025
Star Wars R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid by HASBRO INC.
 This is one sidekick who definitely comes in handy! Your R2-D2 Interactive Astromech Droid figure is packed with all kinds of features to help you fight the dark side—or just have fun throughout your day. This exciting little friend rolls, spins “dances” and plays music, “remembers” and reacts to famous Star Wars characters, guards your room, plays multiple games and can even find and follow you! And with awesome features like an illuminating light beam, infrared location sensors, an adaptable droid mood status indicator, a rotating dome, motorized indoor-terrain treads, a beverage holder and manipulator arm and special “secret” features, this figure is sure to keep the fun going for “light years”! 10/28/2015 (Age: 8 and up)
KidiBeats Kids Drum Set by VTECH
 Your child can rock out and learn with the VTech KidiBeats Drum Set. This drum set for kids comes with a pair of drumsticks that can be used to tap the four different electronic learning drums. Your child can drum freestyle or play along to nine pre-set melodies in a variety of musical styles. Or for more structured play, they can follow the lights on the drums as they learn about letters and numbers. With four ways to play and a variety of fun sounds, your child will love learning to the music with this educational toy. 10/26/2015 (Price: $19.99; Age: 2 and up)
Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo by FISHER-PRICE INC.
 A press of BeatBo's tummy or any of the buttons on his feet activates fun songs, learning content and dance moves. This futuristic friend even allows mommy or baby to record a phrase, and he'll remix it into his favorite song! His 3 modes - Dance 'n Move, Learning & Games, and Customized Sing-Along - "grow" with baby to make him a fun, entertaining companion for years to come! And all the while, he's introducing baby to letters, colors, counting, music, cause & effect and much more! 9/30/2015 (Price: $39.99; Age: 1 to 3)
LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Active Video Gaming System by LEAPFROG
 Gaming just got smarter with LeapTV, the educational, active video gaming system built just for kids ages 3-8 years. Kids learn through motion as they jump and dance through innovative, engaging curriculum. With a library of 100 LeapFrog educator-approved games and videos, kids never run out of fun. 11/13/2014 (Price: $149.00; Age: 3 to 8)
Kids Drawing Easel for iPad by CTA DIGITAL
 Kids are naturally drawn to the highly visual and easy to use touch interface on the iPad. The many educational, artistic and entertaining apps available for children increases its value for parents who want to inspire their young creative minds. Keeping the iPad safe and secure by enclosing this in a traditional easel means parents can be relaxed about giving their child access to the tablet. 6/26/2013
Ubooly by UBOOLY INC
 Ubooly is a stuffed animal powered by an iPhone or iPod touch. Put the device in its fuzzy pocket, and Ubooly comes to life. Includes the Ubooly stuffed animal, the Ubooly software, and free monthly content updates. 2/26/2013 (Price: $29.99)
Barbie Digital Makeover Mirror by MATTEL INC.
 When kids look into the Barbie Digital Makeover Mirror, which is used with an iPad, they can see their reflections. Then, using the accessories provided, they can digitally put on eyeshadow, lipstick, and other makeup - without actually getting anything on their face, thanks to the mirror's augmented reality software. 2/26/2013 (Price: $69.99)
Tagamoto Large Starter Set by INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.
 Kids place stickers with different bar codes on the track. Then the race cars drive over they read the codes and perform new actions - stopping, lighting up, slowing down, and more. 2/25/2013 (Price: $14.99; Age: 4 and up)
Retro Straw- Exact Replica of the Original Krazy Straw® by FUN-TIME INTERNATIONAL
 This has the same shape and package design of the first Krazy straw® that was ever created in the 1960's. Bring to parties and be sure to turn heads. Launch date: 2012. 10/19/2012 (Price: $1.99; Age: All Ages)
How Machines Work by RUNNING PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS
 Everything that a budding inventor needs to build 12 basic machines is provided, including 25 machine pieces, 10 plastic nuts and bolts, and a detachable peg board—all color-coded for easy identification. Using the simple and direct instructions, kids can build each machine in minutes. The projects include: incline planes, levers, wheels and axles, gears (spur, compound, rack and pinion, and planetary), cams, cranks, pulleys, ratchets, and springs. Includes timelines detailing the history of each machine. Hands-on, interactive, and engaging, this kit will bring out the DIY and inventor spirit in every child. Launch date: October 2011. 10/16/2012 (Price: $19.95; Age: 7 and up)
Animal Planet Wildlands by NUKOTOYS INC
 Tap a NUKO. Run Wild. Play with virtual NUKO and physical cards. Animal Planet is an innovative 3D animal adventure game for kids of all ages. Players can collect the full set of 60 unique trading cards called 'Nuko' that magically come to life within the game. Each animal card will allow them to explore an immersive 3D world where they can interact with other animals, create herds or packs, discover hidden items and race against other animals – all while making sure they don't end up on the wrong end of the food chain. 9/25/2012
TeeGee: The Smartest Stuffed Animal in the Universe by TEEGEE
 TeeGee is a fully interactive, customizable stuffed animal capable of telling stories, singing songs, and playing games with children. TeeGee is able to interact with the world through smart accessories, speech recognition, and other modes of communication. Parents can customize TeeGee's behavior by downloading age-appropriate apps from our online app store or the iTunes app store. Launch date: August 2011. 11/11/2011 (Price: $49.99; Age: 3 to 7)
Laffy Laffalot by CARE2 MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC
 Laffy Laffalot is an innovative, interactive toy designed to bring laughter back into the lives of sick children. With its bright orange body and big engaging eyes, Laffy Laffalot is heart-warming and fun, but can take the tough love kids have for their favorite toys – withstanding a drop of up to 6 feet. Laffy Laffalot also can stand upright on a bedside table or desk - always a smiling companion, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When kids touch one of the 20 pre-programmed blue buttons, they can hear a hearty belly laugh, the giggle of an infant or a silly snort. The contagious laughs will instantly put a smile on kids' faces and help distract them from the pain and challenges of medical treatment. Laffy Laffalot was created to lift the spirits of anyone who may be feeling blue or just needs a good laugh. Laffy Laffalot's unique features include: Four buttons to record and play custom, comforting messages from mom, dad, friends or loved ones; a hilarious helium effect dial that alters any laugh or custom message for endless hours of fun. Laffy Laffalot also comes with a built-in speaker, MP3 quality sound, headphones that won't hurt small ears and two AA batteries. 6/13/2011 (Price: $19.99)
Aqua Pets by WILD PLANET
 These Aqua Pets are updated versions of eight fan favorites from the original line. They feature redesigned aqua pods, offering new games and increased interactivity. Each Aquapet has its own look, sounds and songs. The creatures come alive when kids, or other Aquapets, interact with them. A microchip, microphone and speaker housed in the toy's base enable Aquapets to register and respond to sound. Each character replies with movement and melody. The more kids play with their Aquapets, the more songs they will perform and the livelier they'll become. Aqua Pets can also play three new interactive games: - Memory Moov (a memory-building sequence game) - Aqua Speed (a fast-paced reflex challenge) - Bubble Boogie (a fun and silly way to make your mini marionette dance) Place two or more Aquapets together for an AquaParty and the buoyant buddies will dance, chirp and converse with each other. Each energetic character has a sleep function, because even the most interactive friends need to rest. 4/13/2011 (Price: $9.99; Age: 6 and up)
Phone Frenzy by BUFFALO GAMES INC.
 Phone Frenzy is a board game that uses everyone’s mobile phone as the primary game component for calling, texting, and sending photos. Every turn, players are given a challenge or activity that can only be completed with the help of one or more of their phone contacts. A challenge might be a race to receive a correct response to “Finish this lyric by Journey: ‘Just a small town girl’…” Players pick who they think are the right contacts from their phone and send them a text message with the question. The first player to receive the correct text message wins the round. Launch date: Summer 2011. ( Watch Video) 2/22/2011 (Price: $22.00; Age: 14 and up)
got milk? Magic Milk Straws by FOOD MARKET MERCHANDISING INC
 A straw that naturally transforms white milk into bold and delicious flavors. When kids drink milk through the Got Milk? Magic Straws, the milk becomes flavored and colored. "Parents and kids from 2 to 99 buy them year-round and it's completely new to toy stores with no competition," Paul Henson, CMO of Food Market Merchandising, Inc, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2010.
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, three out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that these were one of their top-2 bestselling candy items. 1/12/2011 (Price: $1.99; Age: 2 and up)
ActionJetz F-22 Raptor by ModelWorks
ActionJetz are cool diecast planes that each come with a Secret Game Code Card. With it, kids and paretns can chat, play and learn new stuff in the Online World of ActionJetz. Choose from the wide range of die cast planes which are about 3-6 inches small to collect. 12/20/2010 (Price: $4.99; Age: 3 and up)
Sqwishland® Characters by SQWISHLAND LLC
 Sqwishlanders – they are cute, they are collectible, they are fun – a craze every parent can afford to support and you don’t have to go far to find one. Available at those ubiquitous red vending machines found in every supermarket, convenience store, arcade and malls across America, put your quarter in, crank the handle and wait and see what comes out. The surprise of the catch is just part of the fun. Once you open the capsule and see which Sqwishland® character has been dispensed, a fortune cookie style secret code will reveal yet another surprise, an unknown bounty of virtual game cash will be discovered when the code is entered on line. ( Watch Video) 12/17/2010 (Price: $0.25)
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