Get noticed everywhere you go with the Boogie Board Jot 4.5 eWriter. The Boogie Board Jot 4.5 focuses on simplicity and style - with a compact design that fits easily in a pocket or purse. The contoured shape of the Boogie Board Jot 4.5 case is optimized to easily hold in one hand while writing or drawing with the other. The stylus uniquely clips to the side of the eWriter to always keep it within reach. The stylus can also be used as a stand by inserting it into the kickstand slot. The frosted plastic cover keeps unwanted marks off the Reflex LCD writing surface while on the go and easily snaps on and off. Choose from four accent colors (red, blue, pink, gray) to match your personal style.

The Boogie Board Sync 9.7 LCD eWriter takes electronic note-taking to a whole new level by offering the simple, pressure-sensitive handwriting experience of paper and pen - but better. Save hundreds of pages to memory, transfer files to a computer, tablet or smartphone, share messages with Ever note, or collaborate on the big screen instantly via Bluetooth.

Say Goodbye to Paper! The Original Boogie Board 10.5 LCD eWriter is Ultra light (8.1 oz.) and thin (1/4"). The Boogie Board 10.5 gives you more room to write important messages, solve complex equations or create a masterpiece. Your young student will also like the extra space for writing, arithmetic and drawing practice. The Boogie Board eWriter’s pressure-sensitive LCD writing surface creates lines of different thickness based on how hard you push - just like paper and pen.

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Inflatable Cube for iPad® will delight and entertain children of all ages while they play and interact with their iPad. Perfect for little ninjas in training, the inflatable cube helps protect the iPad from bumps and damage, safely bringing the wonder of tablet technology to young children while entertaining them with fun images of Leo, Donnie, Raph and Mikey in action.

Kids love to race and there are hundreds of great motion-controlled racing apps to play, but tilting an iPad around just isn’t as comfortable or fun as actually turning a real wheel. With the Dora the Explorer Inflatable Car for iPad from CTA Digital kids can hop in and feel like they’re really driving! The steering wheel cradle is especially designed to hold and protect the iPad so kids can play and pretend to drift and race to first place. Watch them maneuver through virtual obstacles and go on driving adventures in this fun Dora the Explorer themed kart.

The iPotty for iPad allows parents to make this tech tool accessible to their child without having to worry about it getting dirty or damaged. Creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere can make all the difference in success for their child when learning how to use the potty. Toilet training can be a stressful time for parents and children. Many parents have discovered that the iPad, along with the many toilet training and age appropriate entertainment apps that are available, can be valuable in providing focus and fun during this important developmental time.

Kids are naturally drawn to the highly visual and easy to use touch interface on the iPad. The many educational, artistic and entertaining apps available for children increases its value for parents who want to inspire their young creative minds. Keeping the iPad safe and secure by enclosing this in a traditional easel means parents can be relaxed about giving their child access to the tablet.

MOVA Globes are perpetually moving decorative spheres meant to capture the imagination. The MOVA Globe rotates peacefully using only the energy of room light and the forces of Earth's magnetic field. No batteries or power cords are required. Each sphere spins freely without moving off its base. The globes come in many different designs: traditional world maps, starry constellations, MOVA planets and more. With their stunning design and unique technology, MOVA Globes fit in perfectly with any home or office decor. The MOVA Globe comes in 4 sizes, including diameters of 4.5", 6", 8.5", and 10".

Ubooly is a stuffed animal powered by an iPhone or iPod touch. Put the device in its fuzzy pocket, and Ubooly comes to life. Includes the Ubooly stuffed animal, the Ubooly software, and free monthly content updates.

Little ones are sure to fall in love with Hasbro's first feature Elmo toy that can hug them back! When tots give their red furry friend a hug, Elmo will wrap his arms around them to show how much he loves them! This cuddly 22-inch lifelike Elmo has flexible arms and a soft head. He sings a sweet song about hugs and a bedtime lullaby, and encourages pretend play. This all new design makes the BIG HUGS ELMO Hasbro's largest, cuddliest, most lifelike Elmo interactive plush ever! Requires four AA batteries, not included.
— David Hesel, owner of The Toy Shop of Concord Inc in Concord, Mass., told TDmonthly in a May 2013 survey that "Anything Elmo" is their best-selling licensed toy.

When kids look into the Barbie Digital Makeover Mirror, which is used with an iPad, they can see their reflections. Then, using the accessories provided, they can digitally put on eyeshadow, lipstick, and other makeup - without actually getting anything on their face, thanks to the mirror's augmented reality software.

Kids place stickers with different bar codes on the track. Then the race cars drive over they read the codes and perform new actions - stopping, lighting up, slowing down, and more.

This is a new trendy desk SmartGlobe™ —the SmartGlobe™ Horizon explores the world through 30 activities in the comfort of your own home. There is a wealth of information to be discovered through 30 different educational activities. The entire family can join in on the fun with the multiplayer games—challenge one another and see who can identify the most country capitals in a minute. Have the choice to customize levels between three age groups, so learners of all ages can enjoy the experience. Use the wireless talking Smart Pen to interact with the product and hear about fascinating topics ranging from capitals, population, currency and even world leaders. To keep the information up-to-date with current events, simply link it to your computer via a USB cable and refresh the contents. Additional activities are available by connecting the SmartGlobe™ with the MEEP! tablet (also compatible with iPad®*).

SUPER ANIMAL GENIUS features nine highly replayable minigames that introduce young learners to hundreds of fascinating facts about 12 different animal habitats and 40 different reptiles, birds, amphibians, and mammals. By playing the minigames and completing Animal Challenge quizzes, players can earn animals for each habitat while learning about the animals’ physical attributes, eating habits, predators, and more. Available for LeapFrog’s learning tablets, LeapPad1™ and LeapPad2™, and learning video game systems, Leapster Explorer™ and LeapsterGS™. Launch date: 2013.

Romo is a revolutionary mobile robotic platform that uses your smartphone as its brain. When connected to any iOS device, Romo becomes a friendly robotic avatar that wanders around your home or school. Romo is the first personal robot built for everyone. He's small but sturdy, fast, and his behaviors evolve the more you use him. At Romotive, we believe everyone - whether you're 7 or 70 - should have a robot that loves you with every cog in his heart. Romo's simple to use drag and drop programming language lets even kids with no computer science experience create and share new behaviors and personalities for their robot. Romo teaches kids about science, technology, engineering, and math in a super fun, intuitive way - by given them their own personal robot pet to program. Launch date: January 2013.

Introducing an "appsolutely" new way to enjoy story time. This sturdy case (that looks just like baby’s favorite book) will protect any iPhone® 3GS, 4 & 4S or iPod touch® 4G from dribbles, drool, teething and sticky little fingers. Baby will love unlocking never-ending content at the turn of a page – just open and close the case cover to advance app content. Through FREE interactive story apps, with adorable animations and audio prompts, baby will be introduced to classic stories, nursery rhymes, book handling skills and early literacy. (Device not included.)

The perfect addition to any Halloween party, Vampy Vince sings a Halloween song and dances along to the music (well, his arms and head move to the beat). With a cool black/red/gray outfit and a classic vampire haircut Vince is ready to party this Halloween. Just press the button on his left foot to start the action. Vince comes with 3 AA replaceable batteries.
— In a Winter 2012 survey Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., told TDmonthly that Gund monsters were one of her Halloween bestsellers.

This giant and cuddly plush dog measures 42 inches long and features 9 interactive functions. Ruffoo comes with his own bone that kids can "feed" him. Innovative KidooPets show kids how to nurture while having fun. These quality plush toys are designed in France and made with only the finest materials. Launch date: 2013.

This giant and cuddly plush horse measures 42 inches long and features 9 interactive functions. GALOO comes with a saddle and a carrot to feed him. Innovative KidooPets show kids how to nurture while having fun. These quality plush toys are designed in France and made with only the finest materials. Launch date: 2013.

Laser Maze is an innovative new game that integrates the use of laser beams into a mind-challenging logic game. 60 challenges flex strategic thinking muscles and ignite the light both on the grid and in players' minds.

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Touch Magic™ is a new product line from LeapFrog that brings intuitive touch technology to preschool toys for the first time. It combines fun, learning, and creativity. Touch Magic learning toys utilize capacitive touch technology that recognizes every tap, touch, and swipe to bring each product to life. This new collection of interactive toys includes four products that help develop core learning skills, and encourage exploration and discovery. The Touch Magic Rockin’ Guitar brings musical fun and develops preschool skills with every little touch. It fits kids’ development, engages their creativity, and builds their confidence as they learn ABCs and many new words through educational songs. Kids can choose to play solo without a backup, play along with a band, or select an electric or acoustic guitar to accompany songs including Rockin’ Robin, Itsy Bitsy Spider, If You’re Happy and You Know It, and Pop Goes the Weasel.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best Picks

TDmonthly recommends looking at Schoenhut for similar, high-quality musical toys and instruments.

Are you ready to be flashed? Everyone hears the question and thinks it’s soooo easy, but once the random 2-second flasher gets going, you could be caught off guard or even left speechless. You gotta be ready for surprise turns and stolen answers in this frantically fast, fantastically fun game! Contents: Flasher, 588 questions on 98 cards, 2 blank cards, rules. Includes: 3 AAA replaceable batteries.

This 9.5" durable play tablet features 20 colorful light-up images and 40 fun sounds and phrases that activate when children press the arrow buttons. Children will have their very own learning pad to play with, and they’ll have fun pretending to be like mommy and daddy with their tablets. Pushing each button will activate two different sounds, including phrases and sound effects. For instance, they might reveal the sound of a choo-choo train or hear the phrase, "Balls are round!" For ages 12 months and up.

Time to dust off the FURBISH dictionary because FURBY is back and ready to take the world by storm. Kids had better be prepared because FURBY has A MIND OF ITS OWN. Feed it, speak to it, tickle it, play music for it, and shake, tilt or turn your FURBY upside down. But be warned - how kids treat their FURBY will shape its personality.Kids can also download a free app to help them translate FURBISH, as well as virtually feed their FURBY and other interactive features. App is optional and works with iPad, iPod touch and iPhone with iOS 4.2 or later. Launch date: 2012.

Little touches. Big learning. All aboard for nonstop number fun and early vocabulary with farm friends. Touch numbers 1-20 to hear their names and count along. Fun games reinforce the learning. Sing along to fun songs and build your own version of "Old MacDonald" with 10 friendly farm characters. Explore 20 vocabulary words for food and animals and get practice associating a set of objects with a number. Parents can connect to the online LeapFrog Learning Path for customized learning insights and ideas to expand the learning.