Parents Want to Know 101: Toy Guide 2012 -2013

By Sharon Rose

Unique, fun, and educational toys.

*Prices taken from WalMart price list, unless otherwise stated. Prices will vary throughout holiday.

1.   Hot Wheels Wall Wheel Starter Set, by Mattel; Ages 4 yrs. and up; Price: $47.97. 

      Description:  Race track that mounts on wall at eye level; wall protective strips provided.

2.   Leap Frog Pad II, by Leap Frog; Ages 4 – 9 yrs.; Price: $100.00.

      Description: Kid-friendly tablet that imitates the iPads, etc., of their parents.      

3.   Laser Stunt Chaser and Stunt Set; Ages 4 yrs. & up; Price: $38.88.

      Description: Race car controlled with laser gun light that pushes car along at top speeds;

      performs super stunts.

4.   Transformers Dark of the Moon,Voyager Sentinel Prime; 5 yrs. & up, $12.25.

5.    Fisher Price Smart Screen Laptop; Ages 6 mos. to 3 yrs.; Price: $18.88. 
       Description: Baby appropriate laptop animated LED screen, sing-a-long 
       songs in English and Spanish.

6.    Lego Creator Rescue Robot; Ages 6 yrs. and up; Price: $16.97.  Description:

       Multi-colored robot; armored chrome head protection, pose able arms and legs; 

      149 piece set.

7.    X Box 360 4 GB Console Bundle with Kinect Sensor; Ages 5 – Adult; Price: $299.99.

       Description:  Locate at www.microsoftstore.com or www.bestbuy.com.  Game that

      allows you to use your entire body to control the action on the screen without

      having to hold a controller in your hand.  Many games to choose from.  

      Parts can be sold separately.

8.   Let’s Rock Elmo by Sesame Street; Ages 2 yrs and up; Price: $37.49, Target.

      Description: Robotic Elmo holds mic and plays instruments; various instruments

      to choose from.    

 9.   Y – Volution Y Fliker F1 Scooter; Ages 5-9 yrs.; Price $79.99, Amazon.

       Description: Unique 3 wheel scooter.

10.   My Pillow Pets; Ages 3 and up; Prices vary, $24.99 and up. Description:

        Ping the Panda, Taj the Tiger, Very Hungry Caterpillar, Pinto the Horse and more

        to select from; large stuffed animal that converts to large, soft fleece blanket that

        is stuffed inside pet.

  

 11.  Disney Doc Mc Stuffins: Time for Your Check-up Doll; Ages 3-6 yrs.; Price: $63.00,
        Amazon. Description: One of the hottest selling dolls, taken from new Disney Channel
        TV show hit. Doll is dressed as doctor with bag of magical tools to fix toys.

 12.  First Act Disney Acoustic Guitar; Ages 4 yrs. and up; Price: $18.88.

        Description: Starter instrument; Cinderella or Cars Mater.

13.   Jumbo Dinosaurs, Dozen; Age: 4 & up; Price: $8.98, Amazon. Description: 6 inches long.

14.  Wii Family Fun Bundle by Nintendo; Ages 5 – Adult; Price: $169.00.  Description:

       Action packed games; you control action on screen; includes Wii console, remote,

       nonchuck and game. Games include: Michael Jackson: The Experience, $39.96;

       and Just Dance Kids, $17.96.

   

15.   Leap Frog Tag Learning System & Books; Ages 3 yrs. and up; Price: From $38.00

        Description: Encourages beginners to read; uses “touch to word” wand with audio.  

  

16.   Evenflo Exercisor Jump & Learn Frog; Ages 6 mos. – 14 mos.; Price: $89.00.

        Evenflo Exercisor Jump & Learn Bee; Ages 6 mos. – 14 mos.; Price $79.00.

        Description: Baby walker and bouncing toy; rocks, spins, and bounces. 

 17.  Angry Birds Indoor & Outdoor 3D Action Game; Ages 6 and up; Price: $29.00, Amazon.

        Description: See instructions.

 18.  Angry Birds Card Game; Ages 7 – 11 yrs.; Price: $6.35, Amazon. Description: See
        instructions.

 19.  Angry Birds Knock on Wood Game; Age 5 – 9 yrs.; Price: $13.13, Amazon.

         Description:  See instructions.

  20.  Fisher Price Laugh & Learn Stride-to-Ride Puppy; Ages 9 mos. - 2 yrs.; Price: $39.97.

         Description: Riding toy plus skill building manipulative in the shape of a floppy-ear puppy. 

  21.  Baby Alive Wanna’ Walk Doll; Ages 3 & up; Price: $42.41, Amazon.  Description:

        Walking doll.

  22.  Barbie Collector Holiday Doll 2012; Ages 6 & up; Price: $35.95, Amazon. Description:

         From the Barbie collection of dolls; Barbie dressed in beautiful red holiday evening gown.

         Popular with collectors.

   23. My Magical Wand Cinderella; Age: 4 & up; Price: $49.99. Ball gown included.

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