November 2007 New Toys — All

Armchair Reader: World War II by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Armchair Reader series will entertain and enlighten with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, lists, and behind-the-scenes information. Take a front-row seat and delve into tales of astounding feats, unmatched heroism, unfathomable mistakes, and electrifying exploits from the European and Pacific theaters of World War II. Discover the enigma of Audie Murphy, America's most decorated soldier. Uncover the facts behind Germany's Big Gun program,ending with a weapon that weighed 150 tons, was 50 yards long, and took over 100 men to load. Learn why the Nazis feared the Freemasons. Even people who've studied World War II extensively will be captivated by the unique style and colorful slant of this collection of riveting articles! 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Muscle Cars: Kings of the Street from the Golden Era by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Muscle Cars is a car-by-car look at the machines that define the muscle era. Includes hundreds of original color photographs. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Corvette: The Shape of Performance by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Shape of Performance is a fast-paced look at America's most enduring automotive icon. Featuring a photo-rich year-by-year retelling of Corvette's fascinating history, The Shape of Performance captures the car and the times that helped to shape it. Told in lively captions, the Corvette's history has never been easier, or more fun, to appreciate. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Made Simple Baking by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Perfect for today's busy cooks, Made Simple Baking features simple, contemporary recipes suitable for everyday cooking as well as special occasions. More than 85 easy-to-prepare recipes, including cookies, bars, breads, cakes and desserts. Enjoy these tasty recipes that are sure to please and amaze guests or your family. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crock Pot® Slow Cooker Recipes Shaped Cookbook by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Delightful cookbook shaped as a slow cooker features over 40 recipes to make for every night of the week. Includes soup, poultry, beef, pork, vegetarian and even dessert recipes that are quick to make and so easy to cleanup. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Story Reader by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

My First Story Reader has a lightweight, portable design featuring magnetic closure and a convenient carrying handle. My First Story Reader uses two distinct play options that teach the first steps to reading, sound identification, matching, shapes, and colors. 3 Baby Einstein books are included with the My First Story Reader. Requires AAA Batteries (included). 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Story Reader by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Almost magically, a narrator reads the book as each page is turned, while Story Reader adds sound effects and music. Story Reader is easy to use...parents or children simply insert the story cartridge, insert the book, and turn the page to let the adventure begin. The Cars book is included with the Story Reader base unit. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney/Pixar's Cars: Tour the Town Steering Wheel Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

All kids want to be like mom and dad, and driving a vehicle is no exception. Steering Wheel books feature 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. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street Superstar Karaoke Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Use the included microphone to sing along with one of 40 classic melodies. At the end of the song, hear what Big Bird, Oscar, and Cookie Monster think about your performance! 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer: Learn to Write by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Allow your child's favorite characters to help teach letter writing and letter recognition using an LCD and gel pad writing surface. First, the child may press the UPPER/lower button to choose whether to see the animation for the uppercase or lowercase version of the letter. Then the child enters a letter by pressing a letter trigger. An animation showing the correct way to form the letter appears on the LCD. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends: A to Z with Thomas - A Talking Dictionary by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Expand your child's vocabulary with this fun Talking Dictionary. Children can input one of 400 pre-school appropriate words (in English or Spanish) using the letters on the module, which are voiced as they are typed and appear on the LCD screen. She can then press ENGLISH to hear the word spoken in English, SPANISH to hear and see the word in both languages, or DEFINITION to hear the word and definition in English. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Super Sports OgoDisks Set by OGOSPORT, LLC

Award-winning, active-play device that adapts for many sports and games. Catches and throws balls up to 150 ft., Mini Super Spots Disk Set comes with two sports disks 12-in in diameter and a soft, rubber filaments, ball.

Where to buy:
NORTH EAST ( Watch Video) 8/27/2007 (Price: $33.00)

Alibi™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

This whodunit card game makes players use their skills of deduction and reasoning to solve the who, what, where and why of a murder. Players score points for solving the mystery, but also for helping other players solve it, forcing them to make strategic decisions during play. This intriguing family game is excellent for large groups. 8/27/2007 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alchemist™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

It is the Contest of the Alchemists! The most talented Adepts of the mystical arts come from around the world to compete. They fill their cauldrons with exotic and rare ingredients, all creating new potions in the quest for fame and honor. In addition to demonstrating their talents by replicating their fellow competitors' potions, each has a secret agenda: to promote the use of the component their school of magic prizes most highly! The person who brings the most fame to his or her school-and for themselves-will win the title of Supreme Adept!

2-5 Players 8/27/2007 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Elk Fest™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

Two elk (Jule and Ole) stare at each other across a river. Longing for the greener grass where the other elk is, they set out to beat each other to the opposite bank! In Elk Fest, move your elk to the other bank by flicking wooden disks across the table and balancing your elk on them. Can your elk get to the greener grass across the river? Good grazing is just a stone's flick away! 8/27/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Age of Discovery™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the great royal houses of Europe sent explorers and conquerors all over the world, hoping to discover and secure new areas of influence and sources of wealth. Without the right naval vessels, these voyages would have been impossible. But even the incredible wealth of the royal houses could not sustain these expeditions for long. 8/27/2007 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Before the Wind™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

A fleet of commerce ships lies aside the quays, waiting to be loaded with valuable goods. An assortment of goods will fill the captain's bill, as his crew readies the ship for the sea.

You are a prominent merchant trying to fill your warehouse with the goods these captains need to fill their holds. A ship's captain will only accept goods from one merchant, so quickly collecting the right combination of goods is the key to victory. Fill your warehouse with care and spend your guilders with prudence!

Tary not, and let not a moment pass before you load your goods, for the fleet will leave the harbor with the whim of the winds! If you wait too long, your precious goods may spoil before you fill a captain's hold!

Can you keep your merchant empire running Before the Wind? Or will the winds of Fortune blow ill upon you?

2-4 Players 8/27/2007 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patrician™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

Throughout the Middle Ages, wealthy and influential men and women across Italy wished to prove their importance. They desired a solid, visible symbol of their power and prosperity. So, they built magnificent tower-like buildings: the more influential the family, the taller the towers! But the competition never let up, and if a family should ever lose influence, newer, taller towers quickly appeared.

As a master builder of these "Patrician Towers," you stand ready to profit from the vanity of these patrician families. You will build their towers, adding floor after floor. And when the towers are complete, you will be there to take the credit!

In Patrician, players compete to build the tallest towers in cities across Italy. You must shrewdly accept the building orders of the patrician families to position yourself in the right place at the right time. Play your cards right, and your name will be famous among the rich and powerful!

2-5 Players 8/27/2007 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

China Rails™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

For centuries, trade has been a crucial factor of life in China. From the ancient "Silk Road" to modern ocean trade, the flow of goods and cargo was the very lifeblood of the great "Middle Kingdom." Once, bearers traveling on foot or carts pulled by oxen were enough to fulfill the needs of this great society. But the wheel of time cannot stop turning, and thus new means are being called upon to deliver precious goods to the people.

Like a river of iron, the tracks of new railroads begin to cross the tremendous distances of the land, stretching from Shanghai to Urumqi, from Qiqihar to Hong Kong, and to every city in between. Shining dragons rush along these tracks, delivering goods as mundane as grain, as exotic as jade. From time to time, these young railroads will be called upon to transfer people: the noble workers or exalted party officials.

From Tibet to Taiwan, the needs of the Republic call out to you. With your limited resources, can you construct the most efficient rail network? Can you deliver needed goods more quickly than your competitors?

2-6 Players 8/27/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red Couch Ornament by KATHY JAMES ACCESSORIES

This decorative fabric ornament is hand painted on cotton canvas and features three layers of canvas glued together with hanging cord sandwiched in between. The back is a solid color with a coordinating polka-dot design. The gift box that is part of the painted design has a 3-D ribbon. The couch is available in requested colors, and other styles of chairs and couches are available as well. 8/27/2007 (Price: $25.00)

Our Family Bunch Dolls by KL HOBBIES

Exclusive from KL Hobbies comes the Our Family Bunch doll collection. These large plush dolls are soft to the touch and have velcro on their hands for posing and hugging. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 8/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Miniature Dollhouse Furniture by KL HOBBIES

All are standard scale 1"-1'. We carry everything to furnish a dollhouse: couch sets, dining room sets, bathroom, bedroom, nursery, garden patio set and our newest additions: a computer desk with computer, and an entertainment center complete with tv and vcr! 8/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doorbells for Dollhouses by KL HOBBIES

Four different doorbells: traditional ding-dong, Westminster Chimes, Musical plays 12 nursery-rhyme songs and our unique foghorn! Require 3AA. Includes speaker box, battery box, black button, brass ring and washer and easy to follow instructions. Battery & speaker boxes go under the dollhouse foundation. What's a house without a doorbell! 8/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Starwatcher 300 Power Refractor Telescope #AE10100 by BARSKA

The refractor telescope is easy to operate and requires minimal assembly. The set includes a Pan Head mount, a tabletop tripod, a 5x24 finderscope, a 3x Barlow lens, two eyepieces and a protective carrying case. Launch date: October 2007. 8/24/2007 (Price: $127.40) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Starwatcher 450 Power Refractor Telescope #AE10748 by BARSKA

The easy to assemble and easy to operate refractor telescope can be used by children as young as eight years old.  The telescope comes with a Pan Head mount, an aluminum tripod, a 5x24 finderscope, 3x Barlow lens, two eyepieces and Deepsky Astronomy Software. Launch date: October 2007. 8/24/2007 (Price: $91.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]