SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
6-8 YEARS
JUSTIN BIEBER ROCKIN’ TOUR BUS AND CONCERT STAGE, 6+ Justin Bieber’s tour bus transforms into a concert stage complete with lights, spinning floor, and an MP3 dock. Backstage lounge converts from dressing table to media room. Doll sold separately. THE BRIDGE DIRECT, www.justinbiebertoys.com
NERF VORTEX PROTON BLASTER, 8+ Nerf Vortex Blasters hurl ultra-distance discs for the ultimate battle experience. This powerful, single-shot blaster is compact enough to hide away when needed, but also quick-loading enough for surprise situations. HASBRO, www.hasbro.com
RADICA FIJIT FRIENDS, 6+ Interactive, robotic toy talks, laughs, dances to your music, and brings a new level of innovation to playtime. Kids can poke and squeeze a Fijit Friend for fun surprises. Understands and responds to more than 30 verbal commands. MATTEL, www.fijitfriends.com
REDAKAI CHAMPIONSHIP TIN, 6+ Redakai takes trading cards to the next level with amazing Blast3D technology. These trading cards contain 3-D and animation effects. Automatically tracks your progress and allows you to see the damaging effects of your attacks. SPIN MASTER, www.redakai.com
SKYLANDERS SPYRO’S ADVENTURE, 6+ Bring your toys to life! Players collect real-world toys and teleport them directly into the game using a mystical Portal Jumper. Available for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo 3DS, mobile devices, Windows PC, and the web. ACTIVISION, www.skylandersgame.com
9+ YEARS
TOY SKILL KEY Infant & Toddler Development: Develop five senses, basic concepts, hand/eye coordination, and early language skills.
Social and Emotional Intelligence: Encourage art, music, language, and social skills. Explore creative imaginative play and role-playing. ALIEN CONQUEST: ALIEN MOTHERSHIP, 9+ The Alien Mothership has appeared in the city skyline right before the eyes of the intrepid reporter! Large UFO has real spinning outer disks. Includes eerie UFO sound brick and comes equipped with abducting claw to lift and carry minifigures. LEGO SYSTEMS, www.shop.lego.com
PAPER JAMZ PRO SERIES MICROPHONE, 9+ The new Paper Jamz Microphone uses cutting-edge technology (Perfect Pitch) to deliver a unique and fun singing experience to your favorite songs. Includes two songs and enhanced features that help you sound like a professional recording artist. WOWWEE, www.paperjamzpro.com
School Readiness: Support math, logic, and spatial skills. Enhance language, reading and writing skills. Discover science, nature, and exploration.
Physical and Active: Develop balance and coordination using large and small motor skills and dexterity. Improve physical awareness.
Smart Tech: Enhance knowledge of computers, music, digital imaging, communication, Internet, geography, and world events. Social Interaction: Parent/Child or Kid/Kid: Encourage and support close relationships through shared learning experiences. SCENE IT? HARRY POTTER: THE COMPLETE CINEMATIC JOURNEY, 13+ From Harry’s first days at Hogwarts through his ultimate showdown with You Know Who, this DVD game lets you relive all eight films via clips, trivia questions, and on-screen puzzles. SCREENLIFE, www.screenlifegames.com
UDRAW GAME TABLET, 9+ Features versatile and easy-to-use tools so users can paint, draw, and color anything from simple doodles to intricate masterpieces. Comes bundled with a featurerich drawing, coloring, and art-based video game, uDraw Studio. THQ, www.worldofudraw.com
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ANGRY BIRDS PLUSH, 6+ These plush birds and pigs are based on those featured in the phenomenally popular app, Angry Birds. COMMONWEALTH TOY & NOVELTY CO., www.commonwealthtoy.com