The creators of ‘In the Night Garden’ on the CBeebies channel have turned to the toy-makers Hasbro to come up with all the merchandise. The pick of the bunch is looking like it will be the interactive all singing and dancing Igglepiggle toy, though Igglepiggle’s red soft fleece blanket with a miniature Igglepiggle tucked inside [at MSRP: $71.17] is also tipped to be a sellout.

Players wear the “brain” and answer “yes” and “no” questions by nodding in this fast-paced game that tells each person whether he or she is right or wrong.

In this 20-minute version of Scrabble, two to four players roll the dice and use letters to construct a word. Opponents use the remaining dice to build off the previous word played, and the first person to score 200 points is the winner. Launch date: October 2007.
— Of 40 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in March 2008, four singled out Milton Bradley products as their best-selling travel games.
— Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston’s Child’s Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in March of 2008 that “travel games by Milton Bradley” are the best-selling travel games in her store.
— “Milton Bradley travel toys always are good sellers,” added Gary Larson, owner of Larson’s Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio.

This game features popular Disney Channel characters from such shows as “That’s So Raven,” “Hannah Montana” and “High School Musical 2.” Launch date: September 2007.

In this variation of the classic Monopoly game, two to six players can collect the following Disney-Pixar-themed tokens: Buzz Lightyear, Sulley and Boo, Nemo, Mr. Incredible, Lightning McQueen and Remy. Launch date: September 2007.

This product for one or more players features an oxygen pump, 15 “funatomy” parts and three all-new games. It comes in a convenient carrying case. Launch date: September 2007.

This fast-find song game sets one play list against another as two to four players scramble to display knowledge about their own music collections. The console can also be used to play favorite tunes, and is compatible with all current iPods with display screens. Launch date: September 2007.

This version of Electronic Catch Phrase® features 10,000 tunes in the categories of Pop Mix, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, Classic Rock, Hip-Hop/R&B, Country and Oldies. It challenges four players or teams to do things such as moonwalk or strike a pose as they try to achieve the fastest time. Launch date: September 2007.

This game for two or more players couples Hide ‘N’ Go Seek with speed as players must find objects on the artistically designed game board before time runs out, or go against one another to earn points. One roll of the die can mix up everything and create a new game board. Pictureka! is available exclusively at Target. Launch date: September 2007.

This DVD game for two to four players or teams is based on the TV game show by the same name. It challenges players to recall teachings from their 5th-grade classroom as they try to avoid the dunce corner by answering 10 questions correctly. Launch date: October 2007

The toy combines the worlds of Star Wars and Transformers with a new version of an iconic Darth Vader character. In robot form, the Sith Lord is wielding his lightsaber; in vehicle mode, he transforms into the Death Star.

The special edition of the classic Monopoly game replaces traditional properties with trendy boutiques like "Jillian's Jewelry Store," shopping sprees and text messages. The box for the game also doubles as a pink polka dot jewelry box, making it a great keepsake.

From the movie Transformers, Ultimate Bumblebee is a realistic model toy that changes from a Chevrolet Camaro Concept car into the beloved Autobot hero, standing at 14” tall. Bumblebee is capable of animatronic action in both vehicle and robot modes. Working headlights, battle sounds and music, including Devo's "Whip It," are part of the interactive experience.

With this three floor town kids can have their favorite pets tour overhead on a twirling gondola, visit a fancy salon, ride around on a scooter, travel up and down the elevator and visit the town cafe. There are additional play sets that can stack and snap together for never-ending fun.

In this 2007 edition of the classic game, players now have more choices, can take more chances and experience more twists and turns. Additionally, this version includes an automated LIFEPod that helps players track time and manage money, houses, cars and family matters. The board is divided into four colorful squares – Learn It, Live It, Love It and Earn It – and features multiple areas on the board where players can start the game. Launch date: August 2007.

MEGATRON is finally free, and his might will make the Earth quake. He possesses advanced AUTOMORPH technology designed to enhance vehicle-to-robot conversion that activates final battle mode, which comes with all the requisite lights and sounds. Robot mode features a launching rocket claw that becomes a chain whip and arms that combine to create MEGATRON'S infamous and deadly fusion cannon. He also has CYBERTRON jet vehicle mode.
— "Transformers will probably be the big thing," said Michelle, manager for Whippersnappers in St. Simon’s Island, Ga., when discussing upcoming sales for the 2007 Christmas season.
— Gary, manager of Johnny's Toys in Covington, Ky., told TDmonthly that movies such as “Transformers” will have a big impact on holiday sales. "They are popular at the theater and lots of them will be out on DVD for the holidays. That is when the movie toys do really well,” he said.
— Five of 54 retailers, concentrated in the Southeast, believe the Transformers line will be popular for the holidays.

This figure with a poseable flight base and a removable “invisible” force field is based on Jessica Alba’s role as Sue Storm, aka the Invisible Woman, in “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”

The classic board game provides fun for all ages as players try to remember what's hiding were and find matching pairs of their favorite things, two by two. Players just flip over the cards in trying to make a match. Two same cards are kept. The player with the most pairs is the winner. Memory is ideal for non-readers and reinforces matching and counting skills. It can be played by one or more players.
— "Memory" was among the most popular games in Three Sisters in Springfield, MA.

First there was Darth Tater, evil potato emperor. Now, on the heels of the Transformers comes Optimash Prime, the rock ‘em sock ‘em leader of the Autospuds who have come to Earth to save us from a severe mashing by the Deceptipotatoes (or some starchy situation like that). They are selling well at first invasion: Vicky, a sales associate at the Culver City, Calif., Target said, “They’re flying off the shelves ... kids and adults both like them.”

Driven to a life of crime to save his sick daughter, Flint Marko went down the unintended but dark path of becoming the Sandman. Now he won't let anything get in his way, including Spider-Man. The Sandman figure has interchangeable hands. Press the lever for smashing sand-punch action. Super detailed, this is one friendly neighborhood action figure to add to your collection The Sandman also comes with Spider-Man peel-off stickers.
— "Action figures? We do it across the board. Just got Spider-Man stuff from Hasbro. We ordered all of that," said Buddy Wood, owner of Le Jouet Inc. in Metairie, La.

Snake Eyes uses a tactical flight pack with pivoting blades, giving him speed and maneuverability in the air. His skills are essential in combating Storm Shadow, who has his own flight pack to perform aerial missions of sabotage and destruction. The articulated Snake Eyes action figure comes with ninja weapons and accessories, and features a backpack with spinning copter blades.
— Buddy Wood, owner of Le Jouet Inc. in Metairie, La., cited "G.I. Joe" as one of the lines of action figures selling well with customers in the spring of 2007.

This Twister game has a real dodgeball twist, and is easy to play for hours of outdoor fun. Three active games give players a chance to throw and dodge, and the last player standing, wins. The game includes a dodgeball, five colored wristbands and instructions.

A new edition to the Hasbro family, the Nerf Buzzsaw Ball Blaster is designed for optimum speed and fun.  Revving sounds evoke the feeling and image of a real buzzsaw, while the easy ball reloader maximizes efficiency.  The top-located ball reloader makes reloading quick and simple, allowing kids to launch balls continuously for uninterrupted play.  The blaster comes with four foam balls.

With this three-dimensional poster puzzle, kids will have fun building the puzzle as they watch their favorite superhero come to life in 3-D form.  These easy-to-assemble foam pieces lock together to create a displayable puzzle that kids can hang on the wall or display on a shelf.  The puzzle assortment includes two scenes: one of classic red Spider-Man and one of black-clad Spider-Man.  Both glow in the dark.  Launch date: May 2007.

Why stay calm with your next puzzle project, when you can go Medieval? Puzz 3D presents King Arthur’s Camelot in a challenging puzzle. This elaborate and richly detailed puzzle is a reminder of days when tables were round, and business suits were made of iron. This 608-piece Puzz 3D gem measures approximately 19" x 16" x 10" when completed and makes history come alive.