Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Parents Want to Know 101: Toy Guide


By Sharon Rose

Unique, fun, and educational toys.

*Prices taken from Wal-Mart price list, unless otherwise stated.
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 Pad Explorer, 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.; super stunts.

4.   Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime; Ages 5 yrs. and up; Price: $59.88.
      Description: Based on Action hero, Optimus Prime. Electronic robot converts to tractor trailer truck.

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.   Thomas & Friends Take-N-Play Rumbling Gold Mine Rush; Ages 3 and up; Price $39.88.
        Description: Kids can act out gold mine train playset.  Includes ramp, water tower, gold nuggets and   
          more.  Can fold up and carry.

10.   Zoobies; 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. 
          My Pillow Pets – Same as above.
11.   First Act Disney Acoustic Guitar; Ages 4 yrs. and up; Price: $18.88.
        Description: Starter instrument; Cinderella or Cars Mater.
12.   Whipple Deluxe Pastry Set by International Playthings; Ages 7 yrs. and up; Price: $34.97. 
         Description: Kids sweet craft set; create confections that look like real food, necklaces, cake-shaped    
            jewelry box; not edible.

13.  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.

14.   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.  
  
15.   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; age appropriate toys
           attached.


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