January 2013 Notable Toys — Travel

The SKY RIPPERZ super sonic bungee-launched rockets are the newest innovation in flight technology in Zing’s Blast Off™ line. Just attach the Launcher to the Launch Hook on the SKY RIPPERZ Whistle-Screaming Rocket, pull the tab, and watch it fly over 250 feet high with a flick of the wrist! Listen as the SKY RIPPERZ Rocket takes off wailing through the air with Whistle-Screaming action. Whether kids are going for Long Shotz, High Shotz or Target Shotz, the new SKY RIPPERZ hand-launched rockets are set to soar to super sonic heights with unbelievable performance. Launch date: April 2013.

BubbleBum is perfect for parents and tots or kids always on-the-go ages 4-11. The first inflatable lightweight car booster seat, BubbleBum is a fun way for kids to ride comfortably. BubbleBum comes with seat belt positioning clips in place of arm rests and fits in small spaces, making it possible to fit three kids across the back seat. It easily deflates after use allowing it to be stored in a backpack, flight bag, trunk or even a large purse. Perfect for family car trips, fly ins with car rentals and every day use with car pools.

Four funny friends travel to Disney World for the vacation of a lifetime. They have a lot of fun, until... A pirate kidnaps one. Ghosts grab the second. A mouse house swallows the third one. And the fourth is left to find them all. Solving this magical mystery will take a little good luck and loads of creativity. Launch date: 2003.
Awards: 2004 Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family

When Christina and her friends head to Savannah, GA for the National Camporee in celebration of the Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary, Christina reassures them that on this trip, there will be no funny business and no mysteries. But as they begin exploring the historic city they stumble upon creepy clues that lead them around the city where they find themselves in the middle of a real mystery that is going to need all of the Scouting skills they have, as well as their friendship, to solve. Launch date: June 2012.

Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa go "All aboard!" Papa's borrowed train for a fast-track adventure across America. Just try to keep from being "derailed" by mysterious mishaps, spooky surprises, and - oh, it's so dark in there! - those treacherous tunnels! This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and more. Launch date: January 2012.

Mimi, Papa, and their grandchildren- Christina and Grant- fly to Paris aboard Papa's red and white airplane, The Mystery Girl. As soon as they land at Charles de Gaulle Airport and meet their pen pals, Jean-Luc and Marie, the mystery begins. A famous statue is missing from the world-famous Louvre Museum. A mysterious woman in black is following them. So is a pigeon, dropping clues and more along the way. Launch date: 2006.

The Bling Rhinestone Angel Wings Cooler Luggage Bag from O3 Kids is pretty in purple, with adorable blingy angel wings on the front to accompany children on flights. Kids on the go can take a snack along with the Cooler Luggage Bag from O3 Kids. These stylish bags for children are just the right size for a child’s travel necessities, measuring 16” x 11” x 8.5”, with a sturdy pull handle for dragging. The main compartment has plenty of room for clothes, toys, and more, with clothing straps and a book-sized pocket. The outside has another quick-grab pocket, two drink pockets, high-quality wheels, and, best of all, an insulated snack cooler in the front pocket. The Cooler Luggage Bag is small enough to use for carry-on luggage. Suggested for ages 3 and up.

Players must surround their opponent’s queen bee while trying to block their opponents from doing the same. Each insect has a unique way of moving (as in chess) and resembles the movement of the insect depicted on the tile.
Awards: 2006 Mensa Select

Traveling to Dublin? Just returned? Wish you could go? Discover a dozen popular spots, from Dublin Castle (now a convention center) to the lofty St. Patrick’s Cathedral, from the handsome brick townhouses of Merrion Square to Gaiety Theatre, the city’s longest-running theatrical stage. Launch date: September 2012.

Welcome to the Met. Boasting more than two million works, it’s one of the world’s largest art museums. Learn about twelve top attractions, including the lovely Charles Engelhard Court, the formidable Arms and Armor Court, and the Modern Art Gallery showcasing works from Monet to the artists of today. Launch date: September 2012.