The licensed NCAA Football board game combines the strategy and decision making of great classic card games with the drama and tension of college football. The game features 20 of the nation’s top schools. For one to four players, the game takes about 45 minutes to play. “The game is easy-to-learn, but has the depth and variety that will bring football fans back for more,” CSE Games President Fabio Del Rio told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008.

Who wouldn’t want a bedroom graced by the soft light of a mushroom that looks like it’s straight from a Mario Brothers video game? Eric Chang reports from distributor Brando Workshop in Hong Kong that these are “selling very good,” and adults seem to crave them more than kids do. The LED lamp clicks on and off by pushing down on the head of the ‘shroom, and comes in red, blue and green.

The games looks like a real stock car, bringing the fun and thrill of NASCAR to life. It offers a drafting feature that provides an extra burst of speed to beat the competition, as well as a Rumble Technology that allows racers to actually feel vibrations when their stock car hits a wall or another car. Launch date: Fall 2007.

This electronic touch screen version of the TV series “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” features 13 subjects and more than 2,500 questions. Pocket-sized and fully portable, this illuminated, easy-to-read and simple-to-use touch screen game includes volume control and a cool pencil stylus. Launch date: Fall 2007.

The Light Peg Learning Book invites children to follow patterns to make words or pictures with colorful translucent pegs that light up when plugged into a screen above the story. The left-hand page of each spread features printed lyrics and illustrations to accompany favorite melodies. In turn, the melodies can be triggered by the corresponding sound buttons next to the light-peg screen. To the right of the screen is a storage compartment for the light pegs. Below the screen, on the right-hand page of the book’s spread, seven different patterns suggest pictures and words to create on the light screen with pegs. When the child completes a picture, he/she turns on the light.

Grab your flashlight and get ready to embark on a great adventure with the Flashlight Adventure Soundbook. Children use the flashlight to cast shadows on the wall and through shapes and cut-outs in the pop-ups that accompany the story. The flashlight features sound triggers that correspond to the story, adding more interactivity to the experience. To use, remove the flashlight from the side of the book. When a spread is opened, illustrations pop up at a right angle to the book, providing interesting shapes and stenciled outlines that form silhouettes when the child casts the flashlight on them. Some spreads in the book even feature “shadow shapers” that can cast shadows on the wall. The book also features illustrated instructions on how the child can use the flashlight to form his/her own hand shadows on the wall.

Kids who dream of taking the wheel of the celebrated Batmobile will love the Batman Steering Wheel Book, which features a mounted telescoping base with a steering wheel that raises and locks into place. Sound triggers, including the horn button on the wheel, make realistic vehicle sounds to accompany the story. Each spread features copy and illustrations on the left-hand page, while the right-hand page shows what the child sees through the “windshield” at a particular point in the story. The Steering Wheel Book was a recipient of the 2007 Dr. Toy “Best Products” Award.

The Dance Mat Book gets kids off the couch and dancing with their favorite licensed characters. The book features five different dances in two different modes, along with a non-slip, 24" x 24", colorful dance mat. With the mat placed on the floor, the child presses the “Learn-the-Steps” button to hear dance instructions. Dance-step illustrations also appear in the book to help the child learn the dances. Once the child has mastered the steps, he/she can press the “Music Note” button to hear the melody straight through while performing the dance on the mat. The book also features a fully illustrated story featuring a plot that involves the dances.
— “Sesame Street … always does well for us,” Leslie Chiaverini, owner of Adventure Toys and Teacher Supplies in Los Altos, Calif., told TDmonthly in April 2008
— In April 2008, two of 50 retailers named Sesame Street as the best-selling line of licensed products in their stores.
— First broadcast in 1969, “Sesame Street” is one of the longest-running American television series in history.

High Intencity Corp. and Chorion Silver Lining team up to introduce its collection of classic Mr. Men Little Miss characters from the 1970s children’s book series. The crystal-framed necklace is glamorous with a retro appeal. Matching crystal-framed bracelets are also available. Launch date: October 2007.

High Intencity Corp. and Chorion Silver Lining team up to introduce its collection of classic Mr. Men Little Miss characters from the 1970s children’s book series. The bracelet features adorable characters such as Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Giggles and Little Miss Trouble. Launch date: October 2007.

For his 20th year anniversary celebration, Barney and his friends take a magical train ride on Barney’s Imagination Unlimited and explore the different types of celebrations around the world. This product received a 2008 Parents' Choice Approved award, a Dove Family Approved Seal, a Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award and The Toy Man Product Guide Award of Excellence and Seal of Approval. Launch date: January 29, 2008.

The set of two canvas-printed handbags measure approximately 30cm and 20cm. Each handbag features images on both sides, a canvas handle and a brass finish.

The canvas wall clocks are available in three different versions, each with a classic image of actress Audrey Hepburn. Each clock in the three-piece set measures 14” x 16”.

The replica of Boba Fett stands 11-3/4” tall in a dynamic combat pose, simultaneously flying and firing his flame thrower. He wears an intricately replicated Mandalorian armor, in the fashion of “Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi.” Each of the six bounty hunters in the series includes a special collectible part that can be assembled with the other five collectible parts to create a full size Darth Vader ARTFX Statue. Fett will include Darth Vader’s left arm. Launch date: April 2008.

This kit includes a pillowcase screen-printed with outlined drawings and 16 non-toxic crayons. “Simple coloring with non-toxic crayons creates a creative keepsake that every child will cherish,” National Sales Manager Catherine Dyjak of Janlynn told TDmonthly.

This kit includes a pillowcase with outlined drawings and 16 non-toxic crayons. “These all inclusive kits are fun and easy to do. There are not many more things a child takes more pride in than a project they can create themselves,” National Sales Manager Catherine Dyjak of Janlynn told TDmonthly.

The 3” x 12” x 24” mountain track features a spinning wagon wheel, a bridge, crazy curves and more. The set comes with a Willy’s Butte Deco Lightning McQueen die-cast car.

The television screen features an on-screen adjustment menu, sound balance, high brightness and contrast, component video inputs, A/V composite video outputs, 4:3 standard aspect ratio, 1024 x 768 resolution, two stereo speakers, a sleep timer, a headphone jack, a remote control and more. The screen measures 7.67” x 21.65” x 14.96” and comes with a VGA input that allows the television to be used as a PC monitor. A Hannah Montana version is also available.

Children can rescue their own animals, just like Diego. Each poseable plush animal comes with its very own rescue certificate and interactive rescue badge. When the animal calls for help and the child saves the animal, the rescue badge will activate "thank you" phrases from the animal. To extend the play, kids can log on to the Diego website to create a rescue log, play rescue mission games and learn fun facts.

The five-piece collection features bendable versions of the lead characters in the classic television series, “Popeye.”

The pop-up book takes readers on a 3-D journey into the Star Wars universe. Each spread contains a variety of novelty features, including pop-ups, side flaps and working light sabers. Launch date: October 2007.

Hit Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox presents this 60-minute video of Bob and his first adventure to a real-life construction site. This product received a 2008 Parents' Choice Recommended award and a Dove Family Approved Seal. Launch date: February 5, 2008.

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.

This two-sized puzzle is soft, durable and all in one piece, making it ideal for travel. A twist on the classic jigsaw puzzle, it features flexible branches that exist all on one strand. Completed size is 17.5” x 14”. Launch date: October 2007.

The 12” Star Wars figure is a limited edition doll, with only 3,500 pieces produced. She features over 30 points of articulation and is modeled after the likeness of Natalie Portman, who portrays Padme Amidala in the “Star Wars” movies. She also comes dressed in full costume, complete with accessories and a display base. Launch date: Early 2008.
- “Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith” generated over $380,000,000 in the U.S. Box Office.
- In the Chicago-Sun Times, late movie critic Roger Ebert wrote, “‘Star Wars’ taps the pulp fantasies buried in our memories, and because it's done so brilliantly, it reactivates old thrills, fears, and exhilarations we thought we'd abandoned.”
- Golden Globe-winning actress Natalie Portman has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards and one Oscar.