Kids plug their plastic light saber into the television’s AV input to fight on-screen with their favorite Star Wars heroes. Four “AA” batteries are required (not included).

This game includes four individual dance mats where players perform dance moves they learn from on-screen instructors. Look for it in summer of 2006.

This interactive DVD game of pretend asks children to imitate the behavior and sounds of characters on the television screen. Different segments include “At the Farm,” “At the Zoo” and “In the Town.” The game can be played either alone or with a group. Look for it on store shelves in Fall 2006.

The Fuzzy Pumper Crazy Cuts is an updated version of the wildly popular Fuzzy Pumper Barber & Beauty Shop playset introduced in 1977 that allowed kids to "cut" and "comb" the boy or girl character's Play-doh hair. It’s new for 2006.

PLAY-DOH 50 COLORS gives children an endless number of creative options with 50 different-colored cans of compound, including six new colors. This product is special for 2006, Play-Doh’s 50th anniversary.

This seemingly real baby doll comes alive to speak, make facial expressions and move her eyes. In addition, she eats doll food and poops, as she did 33 years ago in the previous model. She is new for 2006.
— There were “a lot of requests” for Baby Alive as Christmas neared, said Janet Gessner, owner of Deep River Toy Company in Deep River, Conn.
— “I have no idea why it’s popular,” puzzled Ben Choinsai, manager of Special Toys and More in East Windsor, Conn.
— Four of 31 toy-store owners said they received requests for Baby Alive throughout the holiday season.

This pocket-sized digital music recorder plugs into a standard headphone jack. It comes with a belt clip, earbuds, 6 games and 6 screen savers.

This realistic Darth Vader helmet makes electronic Vader breathing sounds and includes phrases taken from the Star Wars movies. It comes with a Vader chest plate so kids can better make believe they’re the true Jedi-turned-bad-boy of the empire.
— “Our best selling boys’ toy this Christmas,” said Juan Sanchez, co-owner of Sanchez Toys in Panama City, Fla.
— Mark Haber, Haber Gifts in Washington D.C. pointed out, “With the latest Star Wars DVD coming out, boys are really wanting them.”
— “I wanted to save some for my kids, but we sold out,” Diane West, co-owner of Funopolis, in Macon, Ga., explained.

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.