The “I Never Forget A Face!” matching game is a great way to help children play and grow, while learning more about the world and diversity. An Oppenheim Toy Gold Award winner, this is a beautiful and challenging game made of extra sturdy laminated board for years of use.
Recommended price $13.30 at Amazon.com.
May the force be with your little Luke Skywalker or pint-sized Darth Vader!
Once your child opens the Oregon Scientific DV33 Darth Vader Learning Laptop, they must either choose either the Force or the Dark Side by touching the Light Saber pointer to the touch-sensitive LCD screen. The Light Saber will then change color accordingly (green or red). There are 80 exciting and fun learning games reinforce math, spelling, logic and memory, including 10 games in Spanish. Laptop also features 20 minutes of intergalactic audio learning entertainment. Laptop features a QWERTY keyboard and a large, easy-to-read LCD screen with backlight for low-light conditions. Carry handle for easy portability. Games designed specifically for 1st and 2nd grade Jedis-in-training.
Recommended price $46.78 at Amazon.com.
Who doesn’t love Thomas The Train?
All aboard for early learning! With the VTech Thomas & Friends Calling All Friends Phone, you’ll lay the tracks for important lessons in numbers while dialing up hours of fun for your little one. Includes three fun learning activities. Features include light-up number buttons, removable handset for role play fun and a “surprise” Thomas music button.
Recommended price $19.99 at VSmileshop.com.
Do markers make you nervous? Do crayons make you cringe? Often they do because kids and writing utensils don’t always mix. No one wants to clean marker or crayon off the walls or the carpet. There is a way that your child can draw and express themselves without all the mess. Check out the Aquadoodle!
The Aquadoodle encourages creativity even at the youngest age. Aquadoodle is a young child’s version of Magna Doodle, only the children draw with water. Fill the pen holders with water and wet the stamp pad and you child is ready to draw - the image magically appears! After approximately 20 seconds the area dries and color disappears. The Aquadoodle mat is large enough for 2 children to play on. For ages 2 and up.
Recommended price $19.99 at ToysRUs.com.
Check out LEGO’s newest robot-building kit! It is really unbelievable!Features include: greatly improved functionality, 32-bit command center with large LCD, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth interfaces that allow robots to walk, talk and interact with their environment, Technic blocks (”studless legos”) that create a more human, less boxy look, intuitive GUI and drag-and-drop icons are PC- and Mac-friendly, redesigned touch and light sensors, new sound sensor and ultrasonic sensor, three motors redesigned for smoother, more reliable operation, 6-wire digital cables for more precise connections, and 5 main themes (8 different models) - Vehicle: Roverbot, Animal, Scorpio; Machine: Robotic Arm; Human: Humanoid; Gadgets: Clock, Music, Game and Movers.
The kit includes:
577 pieces
Quickstart Guide helps you build a robot ready for action within 30 minutes
Model-specific building instructions, tips and tricks, testing methods and programming options
Easy-to-use software
Test panel
For ages 10 and up.
Recommended price $249.99 at Amazon.com.
Now here is a gaming system for the whole family! Nintendo’s Wii video game system (pronounced “we”) is designed to attract people, regardless of their age or video game experience, to sit down and play together–whether they’re in the same room or on different sides of the globe. The two Wii features Nintendo believes creates new levels of gaming are the built-in Wi-Fi access, supported by a new online gaming service, and Wii’s intuitive, wireless, motion-sensitive game controller.The system boasts 512 MB of internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, and a slot for SD memory expansion, but the real revolution in this system is its controller, called the Wii Remote. Shaped like a TV remote, it’s been designed to be easily used by beginners and pros alike. Sensors determine the Wii Remote’s position is in 3-D space, which means that racing-game steering and a tennis swing, for example, are done through movements of your hand rather than by just your thumbs. What’s more, a tiny speaker built into the Wii Remote promises some interactive surround sound experiences. The controller also has a force feedback “Rumble” feature and an expansion port for use with accessories, such as the Nunchuck, which adds an analog thumbstick and trigger buttons. An adapter that fits over the Wii’s wee remote will be available for those who prefer the feel of a traditional controller. The Wii Remote communicates via the Bluetooth wireless standard. Up to four remotes can connect to Wii.
Recommended price from $479.95 at Amazon.com.
Let’s celebrate our return to Gizmoland with a bang! Or how about a tickle? What is the big toy for this Christmas season? T.M.X. Tickle Me Elmo, of course!Tickle Me Elmo comes with three interactive tickle spots on his chin, tummy and toe. The three different tickle spots trigger rounds of infectious laughter and movement. He slaps his belly, falls forward with his butt sticking out, stands back up again, topples backwards, and kicks his legs over his belly. Kids will absolutely love playing and tickling Elmo!
Recommended price $39.97 at Amazon.com.
Can’t afford a Wii but want to use video games to get in shape or keep your kids active? Konami has a low-cost video game to get you off the couch and into the game with Track and Field Challenge. Simply plug the mat into any TV and up to two players are ready to go head to head for the gold. Compete in a virtual decathlon with ten different running and jumping sports to play like 100m dash, Long Jump, Javelin and Hurdles.Plug and Play system includes everything you need to get started. Just hook up to your TV and get ready to compete!
More details from Konami.
Suggested Price: $29.99
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