Published: Sunday, March 11, 2007
New on the block
There are some really fun new toys coming soon to a store near you.
By MARGARET WEBB PRESSLER
WASHINGTON POST
We've seen the future and it's full of really cool toys. At the recent annual International Toy Fair in New York, toy makers from around the world showed off their latest creations. Many of these amazing gizmos and games won't be in stores until fall, but you can put them on your wish list now.
To get you started, KidsPost made this list of some of the most fun, interesting and unique Toy Fair offerings. They'll be coming soon to a store near you.
EYECLOPS, $70, AGES 8 AND UP
Magnifies household items, bugs or whatever 200 times for amazing images on your TV screen. By Jakks Pacific. Available in fall.
HYPERDASH, $30, AGES 6 AND UP
Hold the console and run to touch the color or number it calls out. Put the color bases farther apart for more running. By Wild Planet. Available in fall.
FACE-OFF FRENZY CARPET HOCKEY, $40-$50, AGES 6 AND UP
Turns ordinary carpet into an air-hockey-style game, complete with bumpers. Breaks down for storage. By FunSlides. Available in fall.
POWER TOUR GUITAR, $70, AGES 10 AND UP
A very cool way to learn guitar — or just play with one. Lights show where to put your fingers. By Hasbro. Available in fall.
ROBOCAR, $30, AGES 6 AND UP
One of the smoothest, funkiest R/C vehicles around. The wheels light up and the front half of the car spins like a cartwheel. By GeoSpace. Available at specialty stores in April.
QWIRKLE, $25, AGES 6 AND UP
A little like dominoes, a little like Scrabble. Make intersecting rows by matching colorful wood tiles. By MindWare. Available in specialty stores and at www.mindwareonline.com.
SPOTZ, $25, AGES 8 AND UP
Make your own buttons with photos or pictures, then clip into accessories. Fun to make, fun to decorate with. By Zizzle. Available in July.
AQUASTRUCT, $35, AGES 8 AND UP
Finally, have fun in the shower. Build your own system of nozzles and sprayers all over the stall or tub with valves and tubes you attach with suction cups. By AquaStruct. Available in August.
GIRLZCONNECT, $20, AGES 8 AND UP
A personality quiz in the palm of your hand. Connect to the Internet to share results and download more quizzes. By Bandai. Available in July.
KHET, $45, AGES 9 AND UP
A board game with lasers that is challenging and exciting. Move mirrored pieces, which bend and direct a red laser beam. You lose when your opponent manages to focus her laser on your Pharaoh. By Innovention Toys. Available now at www.khet.com.
RUBIK'S REVOLUTION, $20, AGES 5 AND UP
It's a Rubik's Cube for the rest of us. Rather than turning pieces of the puzzle, you turn the whole thing to play games with flashing lights. Great for car rides. By TechnoSource. Available in summer.
FAVES FOR $10 AND UNDER
Parrot Pen, $7.50
Records a brief comment for fun parrot tricks! By Play Visions. Available now at specialty stores.
Neon Chalk Markers, $4-$9
Write on glass, mirrors, metal and dry-erase boards. The markers wipe off like chalk. By Cadaco. Available in June.
Grow-A-Head, Grow-A-Pet, $8-$10
Have fun trimming and styling. The grass grows easily and fast! Available now in specialty stores and at www.grow-a-head.com.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
There are some really fun new toys coming soon to a store near you.
By MARGARET WEBB PRESSLER
WASHINGTON POST
We've seen the future and it's full of really cool toys. At the recent annual International Toy Fair in New York, toy makers from around the world showed off their latest creations. Many of these amazing gizmos and games won't be in stores until fall, but you can put them on your wish list now.
To get you started, KidsPost made this list of some of the most fun, interesting and unique Toy Fair offerings. They'll be coming soon to a store near you.
EYECLOPS, $70, AGES 8 AND UP
Magnifies household items, bugs or whatever 200 times for amazing images on your TV screen. By Jakks Pacific. Available in fall.
HYPERDASH, $30, AGES 6 AND UP
Hold the console and run to touch the color or number it calls out. Put the color bases farther apart for more running. By Wild Planet. Available in fall.
FACE-OFF FRENZY CARPET HOCKEY, $40-$50, AGES 6 AND UP
Turns ordinary carpet into an air-hockey-style game, complete with bumpers. Breaks down for storage. By FunSlides. Available in fall.
POWER TOUR GUITAR, $70, AGES 10 AND UP
A very cool way to learn guitar — or just play with one. Lights show where to put your fingers. By Hasbro. Available in fall.
ROBOCAR, $30, AGES 6 AND UP
One of the smoothest, funkiest R/C vehicles around. The wheels light up and the front half of the car spins like a cartwheel. By GeoSpace. Available at specialty stores in April.
QWIRKLE, $25, AGES 6 AND UP
A little like dominoes, a little like Scrabble. Make intersecting rows by matching colorful wood tiles. By MindWare. Available in specialty stores and at www.mindwareonline.com.
SPOTZ, $25, AGES 8 AND UP
Make your own buttons with photos or pictures, then clip into accessories. Fun to make, fun to decorate with. By Zizzle. Available in July.
AQUASTRUCT, $35, AGES 8 AND UP
Finally, have fun in the shower. Build your own system of nozzles and sprayers all over the stall or tub with valves and tubes you attach with suction cups. By AquaStruct. Available in August.
GIRLZCONNECT, $20, AGES 8 AND UP
A personality quiz in the palm of your hand. Connect to the Internet to share results and download more quizzes. By Bandai. Available in July.
KHET, $45, AGES 9 AND UP
A board game with lasers that is challenging and exciting. Move mirrored pieces, which bend and direct a red laser beam. You lose when your opponent manages to focus her laser on your Pharaoh. By Innovention Toys. Available now at www.khet.com.
RUBIK'S REVOLUTION, $20, AGES 5 AND UP
It's a Rubik's Cube for the rest of us. Rather than turning pieces of the puzzle, you turn the whole thing to play games with flashing lights. Great for car rides. By TechnoSource. Available in summer.
FAVES FOR $10 AND UNDER
Parrot Pen, $7.50
Records a brief comment for fun parrot tricks! By Play Visions. Available now at specialty stores.
Neon Chalk Markers, $4-$9
Write on glass, mirrors, metal and dry-erase boards. The markers wipe off like chalk. By Cadaco. Available in June.
Grow-A-Head, Grow-A-Pet, $8-$10
Have fun trimming and styling. The grass grows easily and fast! Available now in specialty stores and at www.grow-a-head.com.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
or just play with one. Lights show where to put your fingers. By Hasbro. Available in fall.
ROBOCAR, $30, AGES 6 AND...
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