The palm-size Xtreme Micro Copter is the smallest and lightest RC helicopter in the world. It charges directly from the controller for up to 12 minutes of flight on a single charge. It’s made of lightweight but durable polypropylene foam and features an auto-stability system for indoor flying. It comes ready to operate. The Xtreme Micro Copter has been a best seller for Michelle Deutschmann since she brought it into Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., in November 2006.
― Thunder Electronics is “special and different, and price points are really good,” Owner Susan Pruett of Kilmarnock Toy Store in Kilmarnock, Va., told TDmonthly in spring 2007.

The large brown plush bear responds to a wireless wand that is used for interaction and decision-making. A child simply holds the wand, which detects speed and the positioning of the hand, to activate the bear. The teddy bear dances to music and laughs when his stomach is tickled. The product is based on platform technology to later support learning games and an interactive storybook through software. “Mino is the first robotic toy developed with this technology. [It’s] a robotic bear that actually plays with you, and learns with you as time progresses,” Rhoel Abraham, product manager for the specialty division at Kittrich, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007.

This spy robot, equipped with a video camera, microphone, loudspeaker and two motors, can be controlled from a computer through WiFi connection, and from anywhere via the Internet. Able to move, take photos and record video and sound, the robot acts as a telephone, digital music player and video surveillance device, whereby it sends email alerts upon detecting movement. Spykee returns to his charging station when his battery is running low. Spykee “is not only an erector set, in which you can build three different models, but also a high-tech electronic toy with practical use — fun for both kids and adults!” Marsha Cannonie of Nikko America told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007.

This kid-friendly digital and movie camera hooks up to the computer or TV for photo and video playback. This multimedia device has 16MB of built-in memory, which is enough to store more than 120 photos or five minutes of digital video. It also features an editing tool with wacky effects, preschool games, two interchangeable face plates and headphones. Launch date: Fall 2007.

The Rubik's® Cube is an icon recognized around the world, selling over 350 million units. Now there's an all new spin on the world's #1 Cube—the Rubik's Revolution™. Packed with speed games and brainteasers everyone can play, the award-winning Rubik's Revolution is an all new spin on the world's #1 Cube. Six addictive, fast paced electronic games are easy to learn, but will push your skills to the limit with multiple challenging levels to unlock. Fun for ages 5 or 105, play by yourself or compete against your friends in both single and multiplayer games to become master of the Cube. “Rubik’s Revolution was designed as the electronic sequel to one of the best-selling toys in history ... It provides a whole new take on cubing. It is about speed. It is about smarts,” said Eric Levin, executive vice president of Techno Source. “Techno Source is also offering a Professor Rubik’s Signature Edition for the specialty market.” Winner of 10 Awards including the TIA 2008 T.O.T.Y. Game of the Year, Rubik's Revolution won a 2008 iParenting Media Award, a 2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award, a Dr. Toy Summer 2007 Best Products Award and a 2007 NAPPA Gold Award. Launch date: Summer 2007.
― “I think it will do very well,” Debbie Wurzburger, owner of Toy Chest in Pikesville, Md., told TDmonthly.
— Four out of 58 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly cited Rubik’s Revolution as their most popular “big-kid” item.
— When asked what he would most recommend for older kids and adults, Bill DeFusco, owner of Toyz Toy Store in Chesire, Conn., told TDmonthly, “The first one that comes to my mind [is] Rubik’s Revolution.”

This digital journal includes a camera and docking station so girls can record their lives both verbally and visually. Included software allows them to create a custom digital journal that can also be printed out to make a physical journal.

Cover the cage: Real parrots will develop an inferiority complex when they see this new interactive toy. Squawkers not only repeats the words it hears, but responds when kids touch it and even dances! ... All without losing its feathers. Launch date: Fall 2007.
— At Toy Fair 2007, “there was a talking parrot by Hasbro Tiger Electronics that was pretty cool,” Shanna Frieling, owner of Giggles Toys & More in Bozeman, Mt., told TDmonthly.

It's a digital camera, movie camera, MP3 player and FM radio in one small, well, gadget. It can also be used to send and receive both voice and text messages, download from the Internet and play games. It features a color hi-res screen and storage space for 100 photos, 26 songs or 20 minutes of digital video. After kids have used Gadget to create their latest masterpieces, they can attach the gadget to a printer or the TV for instant viewing of photos and movies. Launch date: August 2007.

Little prattlers can sound as tough as a Transformer robot with this new voice-changing helmet. They'll look pretty intimidating, too. It's based on a Transformer character from the Dreamworks Pictures/Paramount Pictures movie debuting in July. Launch date: June 2007.

This all-in-one system features a 2.5" digital crystal LCD screen, a slim, portable design, 50 games, a built-in speaker, an eight-direction pad and an auto-off function. It requires three AAA batteries (included). According to Carrie Wu, marketing director for Jungletac Interactive, “high clarity, more fun and endless new games” make this product unique. Launch date: January 2005.

This mobile digital system features a 2.5-inch digital crystal LCD panel and can be plugged into a TV for clearer and wider images. The product supports multiple platforms, allowing it to be used as a gaming or educational device. Certain cartridges allow it to be converted for use as a MP3/MP4 player, a digital TV or camera, or a photo viewer. The slim, portable design is lightweight and requires three AAA batteries (included). Launch date: October 2005.

This manual toothbrush allows children to hear music by such artists as Hilary Duff and Queen while brushing. A music chip containing a two-minute clip is embedded in the handle of each toothbrush, which works by streaming sound vibrations from the bristles to the teeth and transferring sound waves into the jawbone and inner ear. Three AAA batteries are included. Launch date: Fall 2006.

Listening to music is only half of the experience. Lightcast is an interactive music light show that syncs to the beat of favorite tunes. Just connect Lightcast to an iPod, MP3 player, home stereo system or personal computer, and a darkened room will come to life with multicolored lights that pulse and dance in response to each song. The Lightcast can also be used with instruments such as a guitar to create a live light show with every note played. The fully customizable projector will visualize the beat of the music through one of four distinct modes: Smooth, Flow, Vibe and Pulse. The mix modes can be used to program light shows for favorite songs. Lightcast comes with a remote control, audio input cable and an AC adapter. MP3 player and speakers not included. Launch Date: 2006. 

This bilingual (English/Spanish) learning laptop has a recording feature, a drawing board, QWERTY keyboard design, a friendly voice and lively animations, and a high-resolution LCD screen. Activities address the alphabet, words, mathematics, logic, music and games. Launch date: October 11, 2006.

This learning laptop adjusts curriculum to the child's skill level and features 24 challenging activities plus a learning system that improves memory. It includes six language games, eight math challenges, seven musical activities and six logical games. Launch date: October 11, 2006.

Ever wanted to make your own stop-motion movie like the Marvel Marching Superheroes?  Or maybe South Park?  Well, the Ani-Movie does it ... digitally.  It’s made up of a digital camera on a sweep arm that looks down on a “stage” for backgrounds and animation pieces — just like an old-time animation camera ... only digital.  Put one of the cut-out Marvel superheroes or villains on deck (Spidey or Dr. Doom), position him, hit the Red Button to capture a frame, move an arm, or leg, hit the button again, and before you know it, you’re playing your own animation back on your TV.  Mike DeCamp, art director for Jazwares and creator of the Ani-Movie has been a student of animation for years.  “I always thought it was cool and fun making stop-motions on my own.  Then I thought it might be easy to do digitally, and came up with the Ani-Movie.  It just kind of came together with Marvel —  they’ve been very helpful.”  You can use your own memory sticks to get more footage, too. Launch date: December 2006.

Nintendo’s Wii is distinct from other video game consoles because it has the wireless Wii Remote. This device detects motion, so that game-players can simulate the movement of their game rather than just press buttons. Players whose game character is swinging a sword, for example, make swinging motions to get their character to act. With a BM PowerPC-based CPU, a Wii Optical Disc, 512MB Internal flash memory, and online services such as Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, WiiConnect24, Virtual Console and Wii Channels, Wii also delivers great performance. Launch Date: November 19, 2006.

Xbox 360 delivers high definition gaming and entertainment experiences for the whole family, with games such as the classic "Pac-Man" and the new generation blockbuster "Halo 2."  With a 3.2 GHz PPC Tri-Core Xenon CPU and 500 MHz ATI Xenos GPU, the Xbox 360 provides great graphics and audio for realistic games. Xbox 360 also features high definition downloads on Xbox LIVE, access to digital music and pictures stored on a PC and voice and video chat capability via the Vision camera.  Xbox 360 is available in three models: Xbox 360 Core, Xbox 360 (with a 20 GB hard drive) and the new Xbox 360 Elite (with a 120 GB hard drive and black finish). Launch Date: November 22, 2005.

PlayStation 3 is a seventh-generation video game console. The console has a powerful 3.2 GHz Cell Broadband Engine with 1 PPE and 7 SPEs. Users can buy games such as the popular "Resistance: Fall of Man" and can also use the PlayStation Network to play interactive games with others. The console supports BD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-ROM and Super Audio CD technology. Most PlayStation and PlayStation 2 games also can be played on this new console. Launch Date: November 17, 2006.

Mmm... calamari. Lately the stolid USB flash memory market has been brightened up with fun accessories — everything from glowing ducks to chameleons — but Solid Alliance has gone them one better with a half-gig memory stick that not only glows, but also looks like a squid. Yup, cephalopod fetishists unite: This is your memory stick of choice. Imagine impressing your sushi-loving boss with one of these, or as a gift for the Cthulu fan. Marge Donklin, assistant manager at the Jackson, Miss., CompUSA pointed out that “USB sticks are becoming trendy. People are accessorizing with them and defining their ‘look.’ Squids would be really interesting.”

Modern technology has gone to the dogs with Chatterbowl, the talking animal bowl. Able to record and play back up to 10 seconds from “Master,” Chatterbowl may help alleviate separation anxiety. Now when you have to leave ol’ Fido or little Fluffy for the day, a soothing “Good dog” or “Nice kitty” is left behind. Dr. Frank W. Lavac, who heads up the VCA Wilshire Animal Hospital, agreed that a calming voice could help the nervous pet.  For your furry friend, it’s almost like you never went away...  Jay Taylor, inventor and company head of Talk2Pet LLC, has already found initial interest strong and will be taking Chatterbowl to shows this year to expand his market.

This customized radio control vehicle is easy to build, race and rebuild after a crash. Reconfigure 58 pieces, creating an off-road racer, monster truck, or whatever vehicle a kid can imagine.

Gather 3-4 friends and connect your MP3 players (sold separately) and music to iGAMEz. Secretly select a song and have your friends guess to gain points. iGAMEz comes in a number of  variations.

Mix tools are designed to personalize your music mixes with scratch and remix options. iPods are protected inside (iPods sold separately). Beatz and Remix comes with a belt clip in a variety of colors.

Experience realistic skateboard action in either individual or two-player mode. Use a combination of joystick buttons and board movements to play. Skateboarder plugs into TV.