The world's first interactive 360 Degree World Atlas will allow children to wander through penguin rookeries in Antarctica and stand in awe of the giant Moai statues on Easter Island. More than 1,000 Virtual Tours of the world's most incredible destinations are featured on this educational DVD software. Combining maps and Virtual Reality, viewers can travel around the world in just a few clicks of their computer mouse. 360 Degree Photographer Everen T. Brown traveled more than 1 million miles to create this unique piece of interactive software that lets children become world explorers, creating their own passport and even going on a Global Scavenger Hunt, finding answers hidden in the images.

This revolutionary new camera will allow kids to capture and create full 360-degree panoramic images that can be converted into Virtual Reality (VR) Images and viewed on a computer. They can also be shared online through one click Virtual Reality programming and posted on a special website. Another feature will let one print these long, skinny images. With the 360-degree capability, everything is captured in a true "you-are-there" photo. How about am image from a birthday party that has everyone in one shot? Or creating Virtual Tours of your neighborhood to share with other kids halfway around the world? The possibilities for fun and education are endless with a camera that puts everything in one interesting image.

The 8” talking head will say one of 100 random replies when the crown of thorns on his head is twisted. Launch date: March 2007.
— “There is absolutely nothing else like this currently on the market,” Mark Pirro, creator of the Submissive Jesus at Pirromount Products, told TDmonthly.

The electronic game, based on the movie “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” looks somewhat like a monocle and allows players to see, hear, search and capture creatures from the movie. The Seeing Stone features overlays of digital Spiderwick creatures that can be seen through the device’s proprietary electronic effects. The unit makes use of Collimator Sight & Mirror Reflection FX technology for realistic movie effects in a hand-held game. Launch date: February 2008.
— Sales depend "on what movie is coming out.… Their Spiderwick Chronicles will sell well,” predicted Gary Timmerding of Johnny’s Toys in Covington, Ky., in early 2008.

The iCoaster combines sight, sound and speed with extreme magnetic force, high-tech design and ultra-cool physics. Each track features hidden magnets, causing the metal ball to move along the track performing stunts and passing through sensors to trigger a beat or song. Kids can build the suggested extreme coaster configurations and use the pre-included sounds, or use their imagination to build their own track and plug in their digital music players and use their own songs. This product is a winner of numerous awards, including a 2007 iParenting Media Award, Fall 2007 Parent’s Choice Award, 2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award and Parents Magazine Best Toys for the Holidays Award. “The iCoaster is the perfect toy to promote creativity, allowing kids to construct a visual and technological masterpiece,” Carine Sroujian of Mega Brands told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007.

For ages 10 and up, the Light Sensor Kit teaches how to create circuits that activate using a light sensor. This kit utilizes the magnetic breadboard making the circuit easy to build and enjoyable at the same time.

This magnetic circuit board is fun and easy to use for any child that loves science. It helps children gain more knowledge of how the circuit of electricity flows. The board is safe and easy to transport to and from school, and can be used for fun, for science fair projects, and much more. Launch date: January 2008.

This dictionary is a comprehensive resource for crossword and word puzzle enthusiasts. Instantly target desired words by searching for them alphabetically, by number of letters or by common categories. Launch date: January 2008.

The electronic dictionary is designed to help business professionals or students communicate effectively. The handheld device is both a comprehensive language reference tool and planner all in one. It speaks clear and concise definitions and includes a local/world clock, built-in organizer, calculator and currency/metric converter. Launch date: August 2007.

The virtual spelling bee tutor is designed to improve spelling for both serious spelling bee participants and third to eighth grade students. The product features a 7,000 word spelling bee list and three play modes (Competition, Practice and Game Show), multi-level difficulty (Beginner, Advanced and Master) and score keeping with top 5 scores saved on the device.  The product includes a 2" vivid color LCD screen, sliding QWERTY keyboard, TV Out and an interactive male or female "moderator" with recorded speech. "This product serves a niche market for youth that are trying to perfect their spelling," Colleen DeVine, a representative for Franklin Electronic Publishers, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008.

The sound system features signature Barbie pink styling with sculpted designs and unique play features. The iPod-compatible system includes a gemstone “fun” button that reveals a special surprise feature. Launch date: 2007.

The high quality 8 x 20 binocular is Integrated with an AM/FM radio with TV channel audio reception. The binocular and radio duo also features top-control buttons, an LCD screen display, LCD backlighting, adjustable eyepiece separation, a stopwatch, a digital clock, Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display, a neck strap and a rigid carrying case with a foam insert for earphones and batteries. A one-year limited warranty is included. Launch date: December 2007.

The hand-held analyzers quickly identify and quantify lead and other toxic metals in children’s toys and jewelry. Launch date: June 3, 2007.

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.

The journal features a unique voice-recognition capability, keeping the contents of the journal safe from unwanted readers.

The dual-color alarm clock and nightlight timer lets parents appoint a time for the nightlight to change from yellow to green – teaching young children when it’s okay to get out of bed. The built-in interactive talking time-teaching game is a fun activity designed to foster an educational dialog between parent and child before bed. The product’s functional alarm, kid-friendly shape and interchangeable colored bezels make clock and nightlight duo a good fit in any room at any age. "Teach Me Time! is a unique educational time-teaching tool that grows with the child, beginning from the day he or she is first out of the crib," Rachel Zinser, of American Innovative LLC's strategic sales and marketing department, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 17, 2008.
— As of 8.24.10, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Target.com and was listed in the top 30 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Educational, entertaining and not too loud.

The portable jar comes in a two play modes: one mode allows kids to count with the cookie jar as cookies are placed inside the jar, while the other mode tests math knowledge by asking kids to place a specific number of cookies inside the jar. Kids can also count the number of colorful chips on each cookie, and then flip the cookie over to see if they are correct. This product is a 2005 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award winner. Launch date: February 2007.

This two-player game lets opponents slide, shoot and score on a table-top air hockey arena that features electronic action pucks gliding along on a cushion of air. It includes a manual scorekeeper, three pucks and two paddles.
— This is a best-selling item at Juggles in Wakefield, R.I., Storeowner Idanna Smith told TDmonthly.
— In a July 2014 survey, one out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Tabletop Air Hockey from International Plaything was their store's best-selling electronic / battery operated toy.

This fully assembled and equipped monster truck excels at racing and off-road action. New features include a race-legal fuel tank, an improved slipper and racing clutch, and a hand-held electric starter for extra-easy starts. The customized, multi-color body is made of rugged polycarbonate with a choice of six trim schemes. It comes with decals and requires 12 AA alkaline batteries, a glow starter, glow fuel (O'Donnell® 20% racing fuel recommended), six-cell NiCd or NiMH pack and charger.

This fully assembled helicopter can be test-flown indoors or out. It features symmetrical, covered wooden blades, a 120-degree eCCPM Swash Plate, full bearings and a beefy unibody airframe that offers more strength and protection. It also includes training gear, a start-up DVD, clip-on heat sinks, a trainer system on the true, five-channel radio, a Deans® Micro™ Plug on the battery, purple-anodized aluminum parts and a choice of six canopy colors with crack-resistant strength.

This miniature keychain edition of the Rubik’s Revolution is easy to take anywhere. The cube features a built-in ranking system, interactive lights and sounds and a detachable keychain. Launch date: Fall 2007.

The portable, handheld game fully illuminates, making it perfect for play anytime, anywhere. Launch date: Fall 2007.

The elephant stands on his hind legs with his trunk raised toward the sky. The 5” x 11” elephant balances on a decorative resin base. A version with a seal balancing a ball on its nose is also available. Launch date: June 2006.

This fast-find song game sets one play list against another as two to four players scramble to display knowledge about their own music collections. The console can also be used to play favorite tunes, and is compatible with all current iPods with display screens. Launch date: September 2007.

This version of Electronic Catch Phrase® features 10,000 tunes in the categories of Pop Mix, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, Classic Rock, Hip-Hop/R&B, Country and Oldies. It challenges four players or teams to do things such as moonwalk or strike a pose as they try to achieve the fastest time. Launch date: September 2007.