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0-2 YEARS
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ELEFUN BUSY BALL POPPER, 9 MOS+ Drop the five colorful balls into the Elefun character’s ears, and they could pop out of his trunk or roll into his belly. The elephant’s trunk rotates 360 degrees so mom can control the action. Plays 10 songs. PLAYSKOOL, www.playskool.com
LET’S ROCK ELMO, 18 MOS+ Elmo takes the stage singing and making music, and preschoolers can too! Elmo comes with his very own microphone, tambourine, and drum set, and magically recognizes which one you give him. Kids can play along! HASBRO, www.hasbro.com
LITTLE PEOPLE ZOO TALKERS ANIMAL SOUNDS ZOO, 18 MOS+ Interactive play set featuring animal recognition technology brings animals to life! Place any animal on the peg at the hut, and it responds with that animal’s name and corresponding sound. Fun activities on both sides of the play set! FISHER-PRICE, www.fisher-price.com
POCOYO SWIGGLETRAKS, 18 MOS+ Flexible racetrack gives preschoolers a creative way to play by allowing them to create their own course. A moving bridge adds excitement. Includes a motorized vehicle with music and ball accessory. Based on the Pocoyo TV series. BANDAI AMERICA, www.bandai.com/pocoyo
selected these as some of the hottest toys for this holiday season. Your child may have individual needs and passions, so please review each age segment and visit our website, www.thetoyinsider.com, for even more great holiday gifts that will appeal to your child.
3-5 YEARS
CHUGGINGTON INTERACTIVE RAILWAY, 3+ Featuring spiral elevation and 60 pieces, this play set includes a three-foot layout and three interactive train stops, plus Interactive Vee and Wilson! SmartTalk technology allows vehicles and locations to recognize, react, and respond during play. LEARNING CURVE, www.learningcurve.com
LAZER STUNT CHASER, 4+ Project light from the remote control and watch the Lazer Stunt Chaser race after it at super fast speeds! Race the Chaser over the stunt ramp, and it will flip over and keep going. THINKWAY TOYS, www.thinkwaytoys.com
MINI LALALOOPSY TREEHOUSE, 4+ Girls can play and explore with the Mini Lalaloopsy dolls as they climb, swing, and play in their very own tree house. This fun hangout includes lots of activities and accessories. Exclusive characters included. MGA ENTERTAINMENT, www.lalaloopsy.com
LEAPPAD, 4+ With endless ways to play and learn, this new tablet is designed just for kids. Durable device features a built-in camera, video recorder, and child-sized stylus. More than 100 games, books, apps, and videos available. LEAPFROG, www.leapfrog.com
LITE SPRITES, 4+ Use the Lite Wand to capture color and light from any flat surface and share it with the Sprites and play sets of LiteTopia. Kids can color their play world any way they choose. WOWWEE, www.litesprites.com
PLASMABIKE, 3+ The PlasmaBike’s unique shape provides a fun, more stable ride than traditional balance bikes. The wide wheels encourage balance development and help avoid the need for training wheels. PLASMART, www.plasmarttoys.com