Air Hogs Hyper Actives

The Air Hogs Hyper Actives by Spin Master is a series of RC cars that run fast, travel well, and are built for serious action. Their speed and agility is what sets them apart from the pack. At $49.99 they are not over priced for the toy you get. These RC cars are recommended for older children but are easy enough to use that little brothers and sisters can be supervised with the fun. Their simplicity is what makes them so much fun. While they are designed to take the rough and tumble,

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Air Swimmers Extreme

The Air Swimmers Extreme by Animal Planet are radio controlled toys that float through the air. You have your option of the shark or a guppy, and both are coming in with mixed reviews. This is a toy that is going to be appropriate for some children and not for others. They are not crafted to stand up to brutal play. They are designed for a single purpose and children that opt to play with them in other ways will find that they have destroyed the toy. This is not a toy for outdoor use. It

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Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Dolls

There is nothing quite like the Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Dolls by MGA Entertainment. The dolls come with a basic story line, having once been adored rag dolls with a tendency to come to life. These dolls have bendable hair that children can style, twist, curl, freak, or straighten at will. Most of the dolls come with a corresponding pet. The pet also has a tail that bends for styling and creating. There are basic styling accessories that come with each doll and her pet, including a brush

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Monster High Fearleading

The three pack collection of Monster High Fearleading dolls by Mattel are a definite hit. As a quirky idea to enhance the world of dolls, the idea has swept through store lines everywhere. The dolls are formed from a simple story line of combining fashion with ghoulishness. The Fearleading team is part of a progressive high school that prefers to look good over scaring people. Draculaura is the only doll that comes with the ever necessary pom-poms. Cleo de Nile is equipped with

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Moshi Monsters

Moshi Monsters Moshling Mini Figures If you haven't gotten to know the Moshi Monsters Moshling Mini Figures by Spin Master you will be in for a treat. So will the kids. A spin off product of the Moshi Monsters, these little cuties come in a three pack. There is no guarantee of color or style, which is part of the fun. The pack includes three little Moshlings plus online benefits. Inside the package there is a code for a trial membership to the Moshi Monster website. The trial is three days

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My Keepon

The coolest little dancing toy is My Keepon by WOW! Stuff. He comes with two modes. You can set him to hit the rhythm of the music on his dancing mode. He has instant reaction and is able to keep the actual rhythm of the sounds he "hears." Making up your own rhythms is a fun challenge. You just can't outsmart him. You can also leave him on his Touch mode. When you poke him, pat him, touch him, or tickle him he offers a response. The toy was originally developed to study various issues with

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Nerf Vortex Vigilon

The Nerf Vortex Vigilon by Hasbro has brought the toy warfare industry to yet another level. The discs are simple and fast to reload and the shooting range of a good 50 feet or more. The accuracy of the discs is much improved over other Nerf guns. The weight of the discs carries much better over the distance. Of course, the weight of the discs is also a potential black eye for a small child who is shot at point blank range. The feel of the gun is sturdy, although there is a slight balancing

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Ninjango Lightening Dragon Battle

The Ninjango Lightening Dragon Battle by Lego Systems, Inc provides 645 pieces for hours of building and playing fun. This set is only sold at Toys R Us and runs $79.99. It is part of the Ninjango Lego Line, which offers a full story line and ample construction pieces. The 4 mini-figures are perfectly ready for battle. Jay, Frakjaw, Sensei Wu, and Kruncha come with a Skull Chopper Pilot, Spinner, and a lightening dragon who spits little balls of lightening. The kit also includes 2 long

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Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Popper

Whether in blue or pink, the Poppin' Park Elefun Busy Popper by Hasbro's Playskool stands out among the toys for the tots. Designed for children between 9 months and 3 years of age, the popping action and music can provide a lot of fun. The elephant sits on a base and shoots balls from his ears. He comes with 5 colorful balls. For many small children, the balls are the exciting part of the toy. The air that pushes the ball through comes from a fan that is a little bit on the loud side. Many

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Power Wheels Dune Racer

The Power Wheels Dune Racer by Mattel's Fisher-Price is a thought out machine. It comes with two forward driving speeds to prevent children from outgrowing the on the go fun. Parents can lock out the second higher speed for smaller children or beginner drivers. Once parents feel the child can handle a faster speed they simply unlock it. For different drivers, they can lock and unlock the speed access at will. There is room for two children with a weight capacity of 130 pounds. It comes with

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