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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

Electronic robot-to-vehicle figure features lights and sounds, and partially automated Advanced Automorph Technology. This technology is designed to enhance vehicle-to-robot conversion with partially animated mechanical triggers that activate the final shift to battle mode. Includes 2 “AA” batteries.

The journal features a unique voice-recognition capability, keeping the contents of the journal safe from unwanted readers.

Many parents remember creative play using paint-with-water coloring books. These books encourage imaginative play with less mess than standard water color painting; making a good introduction into the “painting” activity for pre-schoolers and early grade school children. Hasbro’s TONKA division, in conjunction with Modern Publishing, has added a different twist to the paint-with-water coloring books. The TONKA paint-with-water series features TONKA-brand trucks functioning in action scenes, encouraging young children to combine imaginative “pretend play” with the paint-with-water coloring activity.

The Dream Town Rose Petal Cottage is a fabric-covered Play House, just over 4 feet tall. With Design touches drawn from adult-world cottages, the play house enhances a young girl’s “playing house” or “playing Mommy” pretend play. Original cottage includes fiberboard stove with oven that opens and knobs that turn. Available separately for use with the Rose Petal Cottage are several other pieces, including washer, sink, dinette set, and nursery. Some adult assembly required both on cottage and on stove.

Mattel’s Fisher-Price division has updated the classic Viewmaster with new designs for Viewermaster projectors. A particularly innovative approach is the Binoculars and 3D Viewer Set, which builds the Viewmaster projector into an actual 4X magnitude set of Binoculars. The three included Look & Learn slide reels have fact-based captions created by the National Wildlife Federation. The projector, slide, binoculars combination encourages children to combine learning from Viewmaster slide reels and nature-based learning experiences, using the binoculars, from their own backyards.

Robots transform from robot to vehicle and back to robot with this Ultimate Battle duo pack. Optimus Prime is equipped with power-punch capability, while Megatron comes equipped with a spinning battle blade. The set comes with an exclusive DVD that details the origins of the Transformers.

The trial-sized, quick-draw game of sketch and score comes with a game board, 50 cards, two pawns, two pencils, one die, a one-minute timer, a pad and instructions. A $3.00 coupon towards the purchase of a full-sized Pictionary game is also included.

Standing 4' tall, this animatronic, prehistoric character is more than 40" long, has sensors on 11 parts of its body, and can move its head, tail and horns. It is equipped to roar when spoken to, respond to its owner's actions, and even chew leaves. While riding in a spring-loaded seat on Kota's back, children will hear jungle sounds and can simply activate a handle switch to play adventure songs. The toy requires six D batteries (not included). Launch date: Fall 2008.

Players can either play the part of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella or Belle in this Disney Princess game. The object of the game is for players to make their wishes come true and find the gift her prince has left for her. The game is intended for two to four players.

Each of the two puzzles in the set depicts a different image of “Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus. Each puzzle contains 100 pieces and measures 10” x 13” when assembled.