Chutes and Ladders is the game of rewards and consequences. As kids travel along the game path, they encounter situations that reward them for good deeds by letting them climb the ladders or punish them for misbehaving by sending them down chutes. All the while, they are learning to recognize numbers and count to 100. Included are a game board, spinner with arrow, four pawns and instructions in English and Spanish.

This is the classic fast-thinking categories game. Players try to match categories using words that start with the same letter. They score points if no other player matches their answers. The game now comes with more categories for extended play. It includes six folders, 48 category cards, a 10-sided die, six plastic clip strips, a timer, a die-rolling board and an answer pad with six pencils. For two to six players.

This classic set comes with 66 wooden and plastic Tinkertoy pieces to build big structures quickly. Kids can easily build lots of structures that swing, roll and spin. Every Tinkertoy Classic building set comes in a sturdy canister package with a metal lid and bottom. All pieces, except green flags, are made of 100 percent real wood. The starter kit contains four plastic flags, four pulleys, four end caps and eight connectors.
— “Tinkertoys” was among the best-selling classic toys in the store, according to Sylvia Pudtice, co-owner of Giggles for Kids in Suwannee, Ga.
— When asked about classic toys, Roberta Kenworthy, owner of AbraKIDabra Toys in Greenville, N.C., listed “Tinkertoys” as among the best-selling in her store.
— Tinkertoy was cited by Toys "R" Us on its 2006 guide for kids with special needs. Specifically, Tinkertoy was described as a toy that “challenges kids to think.”
— “People love Tinkertoys, as well as Lincoln Logs. We carry both of them because they're so popular,” Gail Small, owner of Dragon's Toy Box in Seattle, told TDmonthly.

This 70th anniversary edition is a luxurious interpretation of the classic property trading game. “Own it all” in style, with 1930s-inspired graphics, plastic houses in four architectural styles, unique hotels and 12 deluxe tokens inspired by players’ favorites.
— “Greatest family game of all time,” said Thomas Ryan, owner of The Game Shoppe in Boston.
— “Christmas always means Monopoly in my store,” explained Donald Jacobs, owner of Jacobs’ Ladder, in Tallahassee, Fla. “It’s a family game that everyone can play.”
— Monopoly is the most-played board game of all time according to Wikipedia and, according to the Guiness Book of World Records, more than a half a billion people have played the game since its creation.

VideoNow XP is the interactive video system that allows tweens to enjoy top-rated programming and hot music videos, as well as play fun, interactive games anytime, anywhere! The VideoNow XP player combines the high-caliber programming and easy portability of the popular VideoNow Color with the addition of interactive adventures, an exciting all-new format for VideoNow. VideoNow Personal Video Discs will feature bonus trivia and games playable only with the VideoNow XP player.

Similar to the well-loved game for older children, the new PLAYSKOOL version provides arcade-style play but for a younger age group. The toy has two different play patterns: Roll It or Bounce It. During the game, electronic music plays and lights flash as players score points. Each game has three modes of play to meet the child´s skill level. Parents can easily set up and store the toy for anytime rolling and bouncing play.

Young artists show "flashes" of greatness in a whole new way with Lite-Brite FX-Flash Art. To begin, children grab their paintbrush and paint one of many design cards. Next, they insert the card into the Lite-Brite unit and push the play button. Then watch as the art forms while spinning ´round and ´round to create a unique light show with electronic lights, music and motion! Children use a variety of buttons to start, stop and showcase their masterpiece. Package includes four different bottles of cool paint and seven design cards. Includes four "C" batteries.

The final step in becoming one with the Force is for Jedis to build their own lightsaber. Now kids can choose their destiny by building their own Ultimate Lightsaber, as they decide whether to fight as a Jedi Knight, or join the Sith. Lightsaber parts assemble in different ways to design a customized look. A filter changes the blade color, while the crystal determines the heart and soul of the lightsaber. This easy to assemble and reassemble kit allows for over a thousand different configurations!

Hasbro´s new B-DAMAN is a marble-shooting toy that combines the strategy of trading card games, the skill and competition of sports, and the fun play of traditional action figures into one great brand. The tournament set includes the "official" tournament board, one B-Daman figure, scoring brackets, an IBA Blaster so kids can start B-Dafiring right out of the box, and a game spinner to determine which event kids have to play next. The B-Daman Tournament Set allows kids to play ten different B-Daman tournament games and compete for the B-Daman championship.

The initial offering of G.I. JOE Sigma Six action figures brings the action of this newly formed G.I. JOE covert mission force and will feature several of the most popular G.I. JOE characters including: Duke, Snake Eyes, Heavy Duty, Spirit Iron-knife and the C.O.B.R.A. ninja Storm Shadow. Each figure will be fully articulated and will come with their signature gear, as seen on the animated series.

On the island, ponies can ride up the rainbow or go surfing down the waterfall. They can take a boogie board ride in the lagoon as dolphins jump in the background, then purchase snorkeling gear at the souvenir shop. Ponies build sandcastles on the beach and relax at the smoothie stand. Watch the smoothies "disappear" as the magnet on the pony´s foot touches the drink. The most exciting part of Butterfly Island is that all of the ponies can fly around the island while tropical music plays in the background. Hono-loo, the only baby Pegasus pony, comes with the playset.

For a day of amusement, the Littlest Pet Shop pets gather at the Whirl Around Playground. Here, pets play on the Merry Go Round, take a ride on the swing and test their speed on the obstacle courses. Pets can ride up an elevator, walk across a bridge, swing on a hammock then slide back down to the ground. Magnets in the pets´ feet activate accessories on the playground. The playset comes with two exclusive pets, a Maltese puppy and a gray mouse.

Scamps is very expressive, with eyes that open and close, a wagging tail, twitching ears and even moving eyebrows! And just like a real puppy, scamps responds to kids´ voices. He recognizes more than 20 voice commands and can be taught cool tricks. Straight out of the box he will sit, lie down and respond to his name. After a bit more love, affection and training, he´ll learn to give a "shake," howl, and "speak" on command. Later, he´ll be able to beg, count, wave, sing and even add up numbers! Scamps also loves to be cuddled: As kids stroke his ears, he leans toward them and is happy and relaxed.

The game is played like paintball, featuring special Tagger Micro Darts that stick to vests worn by each player. Just blast the scoring zones on your opponent to score points. Each Nerf Dart Tag set comes with two rapid-fire blasters, 20 Tagger Micro Darts, two vests with scoring zones, and two pair of vision gear.

Four to 40 players shout out answers and "Whisper Rounds," encouraging teams to huddle secretly to discuss strategies before giving a combined answer relating to music or television. The game is played by inserting a Game Video Disc (GVD) into a DVD player, hitting play on the remote following the direction of an on-screen host. Shout About TV challenges players to answer questions about television shows based on action clips, sound bites and stills.

Four to 40 players shout out answers and "Whisper Rounds," encouraging teams to huddle secretly to discuss strategies before giving a combined answer relating to music or television. The gam is played by inserting a Game Video Disc (GVD) into a DVD player, hitting play on the remote following the direction of an on-screen host. Shout About Music prompts players to identify music titles from portions of songs, fill in missing lyrics as well as arrange music-related events and topics in specific order.

Just plug the handlebars into your TV and you´re ready to speed through eight levels of interactive play. Twist, turn, accelerate and brake as you control the bike with realistic handlebars through an interactive environment. Begin racing in your backyard, and advance to racing in sand quarries, and even Motocross and Supercross races! As players beat each level, they get points, which allow them to upgrade their terrain, environment, and gear! Play against the clock or against opponents.

This TV plug-in game brings a unique golfing experience to the television as you swing the club and control the shots. Grab hold of the included putter and base, choose from 10 different characters and pick one of six different golfing adventures. Fly high into outer space when you bank off a planet and sink your ball into a crater on the moon. Next, tee off a turtle´s back into a tide pool of anemones and starfish. Each hole has a different adventure in mind. With your friends or for solo play, golf fun comes alive on your television screen.

The VUGO portable multi-media system allows tech-savvy tweens to have access to their favorite TV shows, music and photos all in one sleek and stylish hand-held media system - whenever they want and wherever they go! Each unit contains 128 MB of memory, enough to hold up to 60 minutes of video, six hours of music or over 1,200 digital photos! The VuGo player´s internal memory can be expanded with the use of a standard universal memory card (SD). Using their computers, tweens can create and customize a line-up of their favorite television programs, music videos and digital photos for future viewing on their VUGO player anytime, anywhere!

The Crimson Guard troopers are elite shock troops of the COBRA legions. Each must hold a degree in either law or accounting as well as being in top physical condition. After rigorous training in COBRA combat and tactics, the “Siegies” undergo plastic surgery so that each trooper will look similar. At least two, and perhaps more, prominent members of congress (and dozens of lobbyists) are rumored to be “Siegies” in deep undercover. This full poseable action figure stands 3-3/4” high.

The GI JOE team has seen big, bad-to-the-bone COBRA troopers stumble to a halt when they spot Major Barrage steaming toward them on the battlefield. Intelligent and thoughtful off the battlefield, Major Barrage lets his two tech-enhanced shotguns do all the talking in a combat situation. The team is relieved he´s on their side, since his fast temper and faster fists are legendary. This 3-3/4” figure is fully poseable.

This 66-minute DVD features the cheerful My Little Pony friends in the bright fantasy world of Ponyville. It all happens when the "Here Comes Christmas Candy Cane" is accidentally broken by Minty. In order for Santa Claus to find Ponyville, the Pony friends need to find a solution to save Christmas. Together, they discover Christmas comes wrapped in love of good friends and one little clumsy, minty-green Pony. The special features include a bonus episode and 2 Sing-A-Longs.

This classic, controversial game consists of a board with all the letters of the alphabet and all 10 digits written on it. Players ask the Ouija a question and then give into a “mysterious” power, letting their hands roll across the board using a special arrow-shaped game piece to select letters and numbers that “answer” the question.
— “This is even scarier than the original. Kids and adults love it,” said John Strait, owner of 2Kool Toys in Chicago, Ill.
— “This is the best sleep-over toy we sell. It’s scary, fun and now it glows in the dark,” said Robin Cosby, owner of Cosby Toys in Austin, Texas.
— The Glow-in-the Dark model has caught on at The Lucky Mojo Curio Co. in Forestville, Calif., according to Diana Edler, personal assistant and buyer.

This Gloworm Teething Blankie is the perfect teething companion for babies. It´s soft to touch with three teething rings, and of course has a glow-in the-dark face right in the middle. It´s colorful and easy to take anywhere.
— There are three teething rings attached to the blankie.
— “They’re very comforting for babies, not only as a teeth-er, but as a sleep aid,” explained Wanda Glock, buyer for Starline Babies in Boston, Mass.
— The Gloworm in the center of the blankie glows when the lights go down.

Now kids can shoot digital movies, snap photographs and create their own VideoNow personal video discs with a digital video camera made just for them. The portable VcamNow, with its hip, sleek look, is the perfect accessory for kids with an “on-the-go” lifestyle. It’s loaded with an array of cool and easy-to-use features. Users can view their digital movies and photos on television and view, edit and send video and photos on their computer. It can even be used as a camera.
— “These are going to go like hotcakes,” predicted John Sedgwick of Sedgwick’s Toys in San Francisco. “They are the perfect price point, and every kid wants a camcorder.”
— The manager of Never Enough Toys in Houston, Leslie Watamul, agreed: “Every kid is going to want one of these. They are the perfect high-end stocking stuffer.”
— Jackie Washington of the Toys “R” Us in Westminster, Colo., said they’ve ordered “quite a few, expecting a real demand for them.”