TOY STATE The Trailer Team Loader Pulling Earth Drill, from Toy State, is a two-in-one Cat Earth Drill that lets kids create their own work site. Little construction workers can dig their own big holes just like a real crew member. The drill comes with a detachable trailer, so kids can play with the loader and then easily store it. The set will be available next spring, and is also available with a dump truck that pulls a water sprayer.
NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL Neat-Oh! International will introduce the Mime-Control Dino-Drone, a wearable remote that uses gesture technology and allows users to control the Dino-Drone with hand movements. The remote is adjustable to all hand sizes, and it will be available next January. The Dino-Drone is Pterodactyl-shaped and features a 3-D flip function for 360-degree action. The drone also features LED lights and has a built-in six-axis gyro for automatic hovering. The emergency and low power features allow for smooth landing. The Linkt Craft Kits line was designed by artisan Rebeca Mojica and is based on the art of chainmaille, which was used by knights and kings as protection and adornment. The kits include hundreds of metal rings and metal scales, as well as companion videos online. Linkt Craft Kits Metal Petals is a level one set that lets kids make necklaces and six pairs of earrings by linking the scales together. The Linkt Craft Kits X-Lock lets kids make five bracelets. The included patent-pending layout tool helps transform metal rings into an intricate piece of jewelry. Linkt Craft Kits Whirly Loops is a level one set that comes with hundreds of colorful silicone and metal rings. The set allows kids to make five necklaces. Linkt Craft Kits Atomic Eye lets kids create five necklaces and five matching earrings by weaving rings inside rings. The included patent-pending layout tool helps transform the metal pieces into jewelry. This level two set will be available next January. Linkt Craft Kits Eclipse lets kids create three bracelets and two pendants. This level 3 set comes with the patent-pending multi-piece tool created specifically for this weave. Linkt Craft Kits Metal Petals, Linkt Craft Kits X-Lock Level 4, and Linkt Craft Kits Atomic Eyes Level 2 will be available next Janurary. The Everyday Princess—Unity Doll Set features three 4.5-inch posable dolls: Ava, Lisa, and Haley. The multicultural dolls have thick, long hair for styling and brushing. Everyday Princess—Convertible with Bianca Doll features a 4.5-inch posable Bianca doll and a pink convertible. Bianca has long, thick hair, and the convertible has space for an additional doll or pet. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, these sets are available now. Hot Wheels Track Storage stores up to 300 Hot Wheels cars and tracks. The storage set is sized to fit into most modular storage units, features a pop-out divider for Hot Wheels tracks, and has different Hot Wheels graphics on all four sides. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the storage set collapses flat for storage when empty.
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