TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Action Games

XaXa™ by Astrojax USA – Active People

XaXa (pronounced "Ksa·Ksa") is designed to stimulate the senses. It's for playful, curious people, jugglers, dancers, performers – for kids of all ages. The adaptable balls invite kids to experiment and explore: Fill them with different objects to change their sound or weight and mix or match colors to get the look they like. The core of XaXa is made of shock-resistant, clear plastic that is protected by a super-elastic rubber skin. This soft skin makes the balls pleasant to touch and easy to catch. It is so stretchy and durable that the core can easily be popped out of one of the holes. 5/18/2012

KAOS Nemesis Wrist Launcher by IMPERIAL TOY LLC

KAOS Nemesis reinvents the traditional water balloon fight by taking it to a whole new dynamic level of “getting soaked.” Kids and adults can kick-up the level of insanity with an extreme water balloon fight. Each KAOS Nemesis launcher is designed to comfortably launch water balloons up to 100ft with a simple flick of the wrist. The KAOS Nemesis has a large scoop top for quick reloads and comes with 25 Balloons. 4/30/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Army vs. Aliens by WIGGLES 3D

Choose a Side, Roll the Dice, Rule the World. Can flying saucers and death rays beat out tanks, nukes and troopers?  Will the Zombie Horde outlast the pro Wrestlers?   Find out with the AvA challenger series, a fun take on dice elimination games. Eighteen custom dice—9 for each team—deliver full-value fun. The handy guides help players plan their battle moves. Players also love the two dice cups that snap together to double as a carrying case for portability and play-anywhere fun.
Now 4 Editions to Mix and Match for unlimited variety.
Army vs. Aliens               91800
Pirates vs. Ninjas           91801
Robots vs. Dinosaurs     91802
Zombies vs. Wrestlers   91803 4/27/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red Sunrise Kendama by KENDAMA CO

Kendama is the ultimate form of the traditional ball and cup game. Originating in Japan, Kendama has captivated the world with its simple design and endless freestyle trick possibilities. With no moving parts, Kendama is deceptively simple at first glance. The simplicity makes it enjoyable for the beginner and also gives it its infinite playability.

( Watch Video) 3/26/2012 (Price: $21.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

iBounce Kids Trampoline by JUMPSPORT INC

The JumpSport kids trampoline is a fun and engaging way for preschoolers to exercise and learn. Every iBounce also comes with the 12- minute exercise adventure video cartoon, “Hop-Along with RompyRoo™ - Where Is Mr. Fuzzy?” Preschoolers can bounce along with RompyRoo as they help him search for his lost teddy bear. This video introduces basic movement skills and counting concepts as children bounce through the woods, over logs and across lily pads. The iBounce uses a bungee cord system that gives a soft and lively bounce. Plus, the sturdy handle bar adds stability so little ones can safely develop their balance, coordination, endurance and motor skills. Parents that own iPads or other tablet devices can download the cartoon animation, then attach the iPad to the kid-tough, universal tablet mount that’s included. Or, kids can watch the DVD version on the TV. To keep exercise activities fresh, the company will introduce a new RompyRoo adventure every few months. Launch date: 2012.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year, 2012 Dr Toy Best Vacation Product, 2012 Mom's Choice Gold Award, 2012 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval, 2012 Parents Choice Approved Seal, 2012 Parent Tested Parent Approved Winner, 2012 Tillywig Top Fun Award.
— As of 09/13/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Triangular platform helps prevent tipping; Great exercise option for the winter; Rompy Roo DVD is fun. Cons: Assembly is involved, but is doable with two adults. ( Watch Video) 2/15/2012 (Price: $129.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monsuno Core™ and Transforming Action Figures by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

Collect hundreds of favorite characters from the Monsuno Animated TV Series for amazing transformation reveal and controllable, fast-action battle play. Each 1-pack comes with 1 collectible Monsuno core, 1 transforming action figure and 3 collector game cards. Launch date: March 2012. 2/14/2012 (Price: $7.99)

Crossboccia by HQ KITES & DESIGNS USA

Crossboccia is the reinvention of Bocce Ball by introducing play in 3 dimensions. Crossboccia balls will rest on uneven surfaces. A vertical vector becomes part of the game, so stairs, tables and chairs can be played upon. Suitable for indoor or outdoor use, the next arena can be anywhere. Launch date: February 2012. 12/29/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Electronic Battleship Advanced Mission by HASBRO INC.

The Electronic Battleship Advanced Mission game by Hasbro features a laptop design that brings this classic naval combat game to eye level for greater command of the fleet. Sinking opponent's ships is even more exciting with improved sound and commands that immerse players in each strategic battle. When  done playing, the unit folds up for quick and easy storage. Includes folding Battleship unit, 10 plastic ships, 200 white pegs, 100 red pegs, 50 blue pegs, 3 blue aircraft, 3 red aircraft, label sheet and a mission instruction booklet.
— As of 10/25/2011 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 28 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Entertaining; helps develop strategic thinking skills. Cons: Difficult to understand instructions; flimsy; several users reported faulty electronic elements. 10/25/2011 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WWE Colossal Crashdown Arena by MATTEL INC.

The Mattel WWE Colossal Crashdown Arena Play Set is the largest play set where Flexforce figures can fight it out for the ultimate title. The belt is up for grabs, hanging from the top of the ceiling to taunt all those who fight for it. Simply defeat opponents on the authentic Raw-themed skirt and ring, then climb to the top of the ceiling to grab it. But be careful, the entire superstructure is collapsible, so players will have to hurry to reach for the belt and make it their own before it all falls. Recreate  favorite matches between contenders, and decide for who deserves the title. 10/19/2011 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RedaKai Championship Tin by SPIN MASTER TOYS

The RedaKai Championship Tin offers everything needed to play. Based on the animated cartoon series, RedaKai is a fast-paced card game of Kairu battles that is easy to learn and quick to play. Ideal for kids six and up, this two-to-four-player game helps build creative and strategic thinking skills during basic and advanced gameplay. The RedaKai Championship Tin comes complete with all cards and accessories essential to the game. 10/19/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beyblade Metal Masters Triple Battle Set by HASBRO INC.

With a BEYSTADIUM™ arena to fight in and exclusive battle tops and launchers, kids can start their dueling practice as soon as they're set up. Customize the BEYSTADIUM with three battle cores: the Zip Core forces straight-line movement, the Chaos Core brings chaos to the tops' movement, and the Deflector Core brings craziness because it affects right-spin and left-spin tops differently. With the tournament grids and official rule book, kids will be ready to do battle . Set up the exclusive GALAXY PEGASUS™ and METEO L-DRAGO™ tops for a launching, spinning attack.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Fun; good starter kit. Cons: Expensive.
— As of 10/18/2011 this product had 3.5 out of 5 stars from 22 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Bey Media L-Drago is is a left-spinning top and is great; beys come assembled. Cons: not very durable; top has to be set just right before spinning, otherwise it won't go.
— In a Summer 2012 survey Deran Muckjian, owner of Catch a Falling Star in Lexington, Mass., told TDmonthly that they sell 40 Hasbro Beyblade figures every month. 10/19/2011 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nerf Vortex Praxis by HASBRO INC.

Pump-action, 10-disc blaster is customizable so kids can enhance their fire control or modify their blaster for mobility. With removable 10-disc magazine for maximum firepower with minimum reloading time. Removable stock and versatile Tactical Rail System let kids modify their blaster to meet their battlefield needs. (Tactical Rail accessories sold separately.) As with all VORTEX blasters, features XLR long-range disc technology to launch discs an ultra long distance. PRAXIS blaster comes with removable stock, 10-disc magazine, 10 discs and instructions.
— As of 10/14/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Accurate, long range; several reviewers said this was their favorite of the Vortex line. Cons: Discs are easily lost and not sold separately.
— As of 10/14/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Simple to use; clip loading process is satisfying; Doesn't hurt to get hit by the discs. Cons: Discs get lost easily. 10/14/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

uKloo by uKLOO KIDS INC

uKloo was developed as a reading game with the help of teachers, parents, lids, and special needs family testers. Great for kinesthetic learners. Offers physical exercise, builds confidence, and promotes independent learning and play. Kids search for clues and learn to read in this interactive literacy game.
Awards: Dr. Toy's 10 Best Active Products - 2011 9/16/2011 (Price: $14.95)

Dino Meal by GOLIATH GAMES

This hungry Dino has stolen another dinosaur’s eggs. Roll the die to choose which egg to rescue first, then carefully reach in and take out the egg…but watch out. No one knows when this intimidating Dino might leap out. Win the game by rescuing the eggs before the Dino attacks. Launch date: July 2011. 8/25/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Launch Pad by STRATUS GAMES LLC

Players are battling to build the biggest, baddest rockets possible and send them soaring into space. Each rocket requires metal, fuel, and the expertise needed for liftoff. As players build their rockets, they must beware of their opponents, who are eager to steal their goods and sabotage their work— players may even have some tricks of their own to thwart their opponents' progress. All the while, the launch pad is being constructed—as soon as it’s ready, the rockets that are “go” for launch will blast off into space, leaving all others behind. For 2-4 players; game time is 30-60 minutes. 8/8/2011 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gold Mine by STRATUS GAMES LLC

Gold Mine is a unique tile-laying game in which players build a maze of mine tunnels and control miners that traverse the mine collecting gold nuggets. Players race to be the first to collect enough gold to exit the mine and stake a claim. It may sound easy, but the greedy miners have several tricks up their sleeves in order to gain an advantage—including sneaking through secret passages, fighting for gold, and scaring away other miners with bats. With a different game board every time, a great balance of luck and strategy, and the addition of optional rules, this game doesn't get old. For 2-6 players; game time is 30-60 minutes. 8/8/2011 (Price: $32.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eruption by STRATUS GAMES LLC

The volcano on the players' island has sprung back to life, unleashing rivers of molten lava in every direction. Players direct lava from the volcano at the center of the island toward the surrounding villages. If lava enters a village, it will heat up and eventually burn. Occasionally, lava will spring up from anywhere on the island and cause even more devastation! To hold back the lava, players can build walls of various materials or play cards to rotate, replace, and remove lava tiles as well as cool down and fortify their own villages.  After the volcano has finished erupting, the player whose village is at the lowest temperature wins. For 2-6 players; game time is 30-60 minutes. Launch date: October 2011. 8/8/2011 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beyblade Metal Fusion Battle Top - Lightning L-Drago by HASBRO INC.

BeyBlade tops are spinning battle tops (also called Beys). Their design features five separate components, which can all be customized for unique performance. Hundreds of combinations are possible, each creating a distinct battle style. With the pull of the ripcord, the tops can be launched into battle. The last top standing wins. Top includes Face Bolt, Energy Ring: L-Drago, Fusion Wheel: Lightning, Spin Track: 100 and Performance Tip. 7/25/2011 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PopOut Ring Toss by DIGGIN

This soft and safe ring toss pops open for portable fun. Kids can take it and play anywhere, outdoors or indoors. Play solo or with the whole family. To collapse, hold the mat at the corners and twist. Comes with six rings, PopOut target with posts and storage bag. It's "A classic game that POPS open for big fun!" Jenny Stern, VP& Founder of Diggin Active Inc, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011.
Awards: 2011 Oppenheim GOLD Award 6/27/2011 (Price: $19.99)

Skateboard Madness by MINDTWISTER USA

Skateboard Madness is a board game of skateboarding. The object of the game is to win the X Games Championship in skateboarding while meeting the four Madness professional skateboarders; Andy Macdonald, Corey Duffel, Tony Mag, and Ron Allen. Along the way, players must collect sponsorship cards from the official Madness sponsors.The game includes an extensive trivia section and random action for skateboard enthusiasts. "There is nothing on the market like it," Monica Lucas, VP of Operations at Mindtwister USA, told TDmonthly. 5/27/2011 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO® Star Wars® ZipBin® Battle Bridge by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

Whether they’re fighting the Separatist droid army or simply packing their defeated enemies away for another day of galactic battle, the LEGO® Star Wars™ ZipBin® Battle Bridge Storage Case makes the perfect storage bin for kids to keep their clone troopers, Sith Lords and Jedi Knights in. Use the suspended battle bridge to gain the advantage over the enemy or sneak under them on the space station floor. No matter the battle, once over, all sides fit neatly inside this tool-box shaped case.  LEGO Blocks not included. ZipBin Products - Keep it Together™.  © 2010 The LEGO Group.  © 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. Launch date: February 28, 2011. 5/6/2011 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mashoonga Cadet by REVEL KING, INC.

The Mashoonga! Cadet is a foam saber for young children. It is made of premium materials that will provide months of fun and vigorous play.  It is constructed to be safe and has a play pattern that promotes eye hand coordination, strategic skills and builds stamina.  It teaches children good sportsmanship by following rules of play and how to safely play a contact sport. It is an all season toy that can also be used in and around water play. "The Mashoonga! Cadet is a premium product made to last.  We replace it if it brakes under normal use," Jim Bogner, president of Revel King, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2010. ( Watch Video) 4/4/2011 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Light Strike Assault Striker by WOWWEE GROUP LTD.

This laser tag game features fingerprint identification so that no one can use another player's weapon, long-range LED targeting, built-in health and ammo meters, and the ability to play with up to four teams of unlimited size, bringing video games to life. Each fully customizable shooter includes interactive lights and sound effects. Launch date: August 2011. 3/16/2011 (Price: $40.00)

Green Lantern Power of the Ring Game by PRESSMAN TOY CORP.

The path is filled with excitement and danger: will players master the four constructs that they need to defeat Parallax? Once players have the constructs- and the Green Lantern ring- go to the lantern and see if the ring comes up lit. If it does, players light up their ring and win. "Based on the upcoming Warner Brothers feature film, Green Lantern, this game includes an exclusive Green Lantern light-up ring," Jim Pressman, President of Pressman Toy Corp, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Laser Game: Khet 2.0 by INNOVENTION TOYS

The Laser Game Khet 2.0 has arrived. The completely redesigned game for 2011 combines lasers with classic strategy for an experience enjoyed by players ages 9-99. Players alternate turns moving Egyptian themed mirrored pieces, after which they fire their real, eye-safe laser with the goal of illuminating their opponents' pieces and winning the game. 3/4/2011 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]