January 2009 Notable Toys — Video Games

It's up to kids to shelter and nurse their little animal friends back to health. In "Happy Tails: Animal Shelter," they'll get to care for and love hamsters, puppies, kittens, bunnies and more in their very own animal shelter. They can learn the animals' stories and give them a happy ending by finding them perfect new homes. Launch date: October 2008.

Crazy Machines 2 is packed with all-new features to help kids create their wackiest "Rube Goldberg-style" contraptions. A 3-D physics engine lets them craft even more complex gadgets and effects. Builders can kick the brain into high gear with mind-bending puzzles and tinker with wrecking balls, lightening rods, lasers, pulleys, springs, gears and more to create the chain reaction they need. Launch date: April 15, 2008.

The Illidan Stormrage Deluxe Collector Figure is 6.5" tall with a wingspan of 11" - bringing the total height to 13". The character comes from America's #1-selling PC game since 2004, World of Warcraft.

This game console lets kids drive Hot Wheels cars virtually in an online 3D racing game, "Race The World," at HotWheels.com.

Legacy Interactive’s award-winning "Pet Pals: Animal Doctor" is now available for the Nintendo Wii. It gives animal lovers and aspiring animal doctors the chance to assume the role of a veterinarian. The simulation videogame is comprised of 30 true-to-life medical cases where players treat and nurse all the adorable animal patients brought in for minor problems like sunburn, cuts and infections, to more serious ailments, such as diabetes, tumors and snakebites. Launch date: November 11, 2008.

Legacy Interactive’s award-winning "Zoo Vet: Endangered Animals" is also available on Nintendo DS. Kids can test their skills as an animal doctor in this fun and educational vet simulation. Using the stylus, they give check-ups, treat major and minor illnesses, and even perform surgeries. Emergencies sometimes arise and players must act fast or risk losing a life. Zoo Vet will tug on heartstrings, prompt laughter, and challenge the mind. Launch date: November 11, 2008.

Kids can perform surgeries and nurse all the rescued animals back to health. There are more than 30 different animal cases, derived from practicing veterinarians that range from a drooling rabbit to emergencies involving a dog who has been hit by a car or a kitten who has swallowed a piece of string. Kids will heal and nurture these animals, along with 15 other breeds of dogs, cats, rabbits and exotic animals such as chinchillas and macaws. Launch date: October 22, 2008.

Based on the hottest selling video game of the season, "Guitar Hero," this collection features 6" scale articulated figures that each come with a character-specific guitar. The line-up includes Lars Ümlaut, Johnny Napalm, God of Rock and Axel Steel. Launch date: October 30, 2008.

PREMIER is a powerful and versatile version of Piano Wizard. Designed to help anyone learn to play the piano, and also includes a keyboard allowing for learning and playing anywhere. PREMIER includes Easy Mode and Jam Mode, as well as many other features and challenges.  PREMIER comes with 200 songs, and gives players unlimited access to thousands of additional songs, allowing players to learn songs they want to play. This package contains the PREMIER software (compatible with Mac and PC) and color-coded, removable, and washable stickers to mark the keys on the keyboard for faster learning.

PREMIER is a powerful and versatile version of Piano Wizard. Designed to help anyone learn to play the piano, and also includes a keyboard allowing for learning and playing anywhere. PREMIER includes Easy Mode and Jam Mode, as well as many other features and challenges.  PREMIER comes with 200 songs, and gives players unlimited access to thousands of additional songs, allowing players to learn songs they want to play. This bundle contains the PREMIER software (compatible with Mac and PC), keyboard, a USB cable to connect the keyboard to the computer, and color-coded, removable, and washable stickers to mark the keys on the keyboard for faster learning.

PREMIER is a powerful and versatile version of Piano Wizard. Designed to help anyone learn to play the piano, and also includes a keyboard allowing for learning and playing anywhere. PREMIER includes Easy Mode and Jam Mode, as well as many other features and challenges.  PREMIER comes with 200 songs, and gives players unlimited access to thousands of additional songs, allowing players to learn songs they want to play. This package contains the PREMIER software (compatible with Mac and PC), Suzuki keyboard, a USB cable to connect the keyboard to the computer, and color-coded, removable, and washable stickers to mark the keys on the keyboard for faster learning.

PREMIER is a powerful and versatile version of Piano Wizard. Designed to help anyone learn to play the piano, and also includes a keyboard allowing for learning and playing anywhere. PREMIER includes Easy Mode and Jam Mode, as well as many other features and challenges.  PREMIER comes with 200 songs, and gives players unlimited access to thousands of additional songs, allowing players to learn songs they want to play. This bundle contains the PREMIER software (compatible with Mac and PC), keyboard, a USB cable to connect the keyboard to the computer, and color-coded, removable, and washable stickers to mark the keys on the keyboard for faster learning.