November 2009 New Toys — Electronics

Ben 10 Ultimate Omnitrix by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

Kids use the mini translucent figures to unlock alien lights and sounds. The Ultimate Omnitrix comes with one mini translucent figure that attaches to the base and unlocks the alien's special image and sound. Kids can collect all 10 mini translucent figures — each one unlocks its own unique holographic figure and sounds. Launch date: July 2009. 11/17/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HEXBUG Nano by INNOVATION FIRST INC.

This small, 12-legged microrobotic creature is battery powered and designed to behave just like a real bug. It moves very quickly and can even flip over by itself. Five colors are available in the Newton Gravity Series. Launch date: Fall 2009. 11/9/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mark-My-Time™ Digital Bookmark Bulk Single Color Packs by MARK-MY-TIME LLC

Mark-My-Time™ Digital Bookmark Bulk Single Color Packs contain 21 digital bookmarks in single colors, your choice of: neon blue, purple, green or bright yellow, pink or red. 11/2/2009 (Price: $187.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

KODAK Zi8 Pocket Video Camera by KODAK

This pocket-sized video camera captures 1080p HD video footage with integrated image stabilization. It has a built-in USB arm and an external microphone jack. The Zi8 comes in black, raspberry and light blue. 10/29/2009 (Price: $179.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EyeClops® Mini Projector by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

Kids can take their preferred TV shows, movies and video games anywhere, indoors or out, with this hand-sized projector that displays up to a 60" screen. It requires four D batteries (not included) and can be powered with the AC adaptor or a portable battery pack, both included. 10/28/2009 (Price: $99.99)

iPod Touch - 64 GB by APPLE INC.

With the iPod Touch, users can listen to music, watch videos, play games, surf the Web and more. This slim pocket computer has a 3.5" screen and uses electrical fields to sense and respond to touch on the surface of the screen. 10/28/2009 (Price: $399.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WhyCry Mini Baby Cry Analyzer by SERENE BABY PRODUCTS INC.

This clinically tested and 98-percent accurate product is created to listen to the cry of a baby and tell the caregiver what baby is communicating — specifically, when baby is annoyed, hungry, bored, stressed or sleepy. The WhyCry Mini is designed to stimulate baby’s development, improve parental bonding, and create healthy emotional response patterns. "There is no other product like this available in the world. The WhyCry Mini listens to the five instinctive cries all babies use to communicate hunger, stress, boredom, sleepiness and annoyance," James Valle, CEO of Serene Baby Products, Inc., told TDmonthly. "The debut of this product coincides with an ever-increasing body of neuro-biological research that affirms the importance of correctly diagnosing infants’ needs to foster healthy development in the first months of life." Launch date: September 9, 2009. 10/5/2009 (Price: $49.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zhu Zhu Pets™ Hamster - Mr. Squiggles by CEPIA LLC

This hamster on a mission loves to explore and can scoot along the ground and boogie through its different habitats. The Zhu Zhu Pets Hamster line also includes Chunk, Pipsqueak and Num Num, all of which squeak and chatter when in loving mode. This product was named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2009. Launch date: Fall 2009. 10/5/2009 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

R/C Stunt Robocar Jr. by GEOSPACE INTERNATIONAL

The Robocar Jr. features a rotating front wheel carriage that allows it to spin in 360 degrees in either direction, providing traction even when it's on its side or upside down. When the car gets stuck, simply rotate the front axle to free it or change direction. Flashing LED lights in the rear hubs and in the cockpit add a touch of exuberant fun.
— “Our best seller right now is the RC Stunt Robocar Jr. from Geospace,” Jason Curtis of Funtopia in Middletown, Ca., told TDmonthly in October 2009 when discussing best-selling hobby and R/C products. “It’s a great R/C for younger kids, too. It’s not too complicated.” 9/21/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

31" Electric Guitar - Red by FIESTA

23" Toy Acoustic Guitar in Red. Give the gift of music. Features quality sound, lustrous finishes, clear tone, quality materials and craftsmanship, and good vibrations. Play the blues, country, flamenco, rock, pop, and classical. 9/16/2009 (Price: $69.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plug ‘n Play Phone™ by Comfy, Inc.

Designed for learning and fun, this electronic preschool toy harnesses the power of a computer and utilizes Interactive Voice Recognition Technology so that the on-screen Comfy characters respond to a child's voice as he or she plays the 36 educational games and activities. The multilingual product easily switches among 20 different languages. "During the past 80+ years, different versions of toy telephones have traditionally been among the top-selling preschool toys on the market," Ron Cantor, president of Comfy, Inc., told TDmonthly. "The Plug ‘n Play Phone is a preschool child's phone for the 21st century!" Two AA batteries are required (not included). Launch date: 2009. 8/24/2009 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Prime-8 Action Robot by BOSSA NOVA ROBOTICS

Prime-8 is a fast and agile gorilla robot that does everything from play laser tag to run with your kids down hallways. He explores his own surroundings or responds to remote control. He is silly, occasionally rude, and goes crazy when disturbed in his sleep! Prime-8’s intense interactivity is powered by a battery of sensors that allow him to respond to people and to his environment. Internal sensors measure his orientation constantly, and prompt him to right himself should he fall down. Outbound sight and sound sensors help Prime-8 maneuver around obstacles, respond to questions with grunts and growls, and express himself. Finally, motion detection sensors keep Prime-8 alert so that he can chase away intruders by firing rockets! 8/24/2009 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Penbo penguin by BOSSA NOVA ROBOTICS

Penbo is a lovable interactive penguin that sings, talks, dances and plays games with you and her surprise Bebe. She responds to touch and sound and communicates with her Bebe through infrared sensors. Penbo also plays five games with you and Bebe; the more you play, the happier she becomes! Penbo is an autonomous robot designed to move like a penguin and interact with you and her Bebe through an array of sensors. She is aware of her surroundings, loves to dance, plays games and talks with Bebe in Penguish, her own language. Press Penbo’s heart to reveal a surprise egg with her Bebe inside; each color Bebe interacts differently with Penbo. 8/24/2009 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

iMote™ by Comfy, Inc.

This preschool toy is a safe, programmable TV remote control that children can use to find their favorite TV shows and channels quickly and easily. The iMote is designed to provide independence for kids and peace of mind for parents. A parent selects five safe TV channels that have their child's favorite TV shows, and access to all other TV channels is blocked. The iMote comes with 100+ colorful stickers, including the logos of popular TV channels (i.e., Nickelodeon, Disney, PBS, Cartoon Network)  to make it easy to customize for each child. "The iMote is the only remote control on the market that has been tested to pass all toy safety tests, so that when young children put it into their mouths there is no danger of lead poisoning; and parents don’t have to worry about their children watching programming that they may not feel is suitable for their children," Ron Cantor, president of Comfy, Inc., told TDmonthly. "Children develop a great sense of pride, confidence and self esteem in knowing that they have their own personal TV remote control that allows them to operate their TVs, just like Mom and Dad can." 8/21/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

AniMagic™ Pet - Peanut My Playful Puppy by Comfy, Inc.

Peanut is part of a line of five AniMagic pets, which are soft, lap-size animals that move their heads, necks, ears and eyes, make whimpering sounds when petted, and each make their signature baby animal noise — bark or meow, for example. Peanut barks in appreciation when given his special bone, and even wags his tail. Launch date: July 2009. 8/21/2009 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Headphonies Series 2: B- Star Girl by MOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

This 3" designer mini speaker has a lot of attitude. Featuring artwork by Jeremiah Ketner, it hosts a built-in hi-fi amplifier, internal rechargeable battery and can play for four to eight hours. It comes with an audio cable, a USB charging cable and a keyring clip for attachment to bags or other accessories. Headphonies can work with MP3 players, portable DVD players, computers and most mobile devices. Launch date: August 2009. 8/20/2009 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Silver Ion HEPA Air Purifier for Flu Virus by ALEN CORP.

This Silver Ion HEPA Air Filter is designed for homes with kids seeking to reduce airborne viruses that cause the flu. The HEPA air filter is coated with silver, an eco-friendly and non-toxic substance naturally occurring in nature that provides anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral protection. The Silver Ion HEPA filter is more affordable than other air sterilization methods and is designed to be extremely efficient when compared to ultraviolet technology alone. The Silver Ion HEPA filter reduces up to 50 percent of airborne viruses that cause the flu after 24 hours of use, and eliminates 99 percent of airborne allergens, 98 percent of bacteria, and up to 50 percent of the viruses that cause influenza. It's "perfect for a child's room or common high-traffic areas in the home," Akiko Tanaka, PR coordinator for Alen Corp., told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 15, 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $149) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]