March 2009 Notable Toys — Computers

Introducing the Tales 4 Tomorrow branded toy & website line, created to inspire children to "Save the animals!” Tales 4 Tomorrow promotes socially conscious green fun and saves endangered animals around the world by donating 5% of all proceeds to Conservation International wild life conservation programs. The spring 2009 launch includes eight plush animals made from 100% natural soy and cotton materials. “Tungar” The Tiger, “Tawa” Orangutan, “Shen Si” Panda and friends.  Each 10” plush toy comes with a donation code that gives children access to the Tales 4 Tomorrow website,tales4tomorrow.com, where they can play games, watch videos, send Tale Mail to their friends, and create lush habitats where their animal friends live and thrive. Trading Card Fun Packs will also be available.  Launch date: February 2009.

Now little boys and girls can be like their big brothers and sisters, with their very own Webkinz toy, Webkinz Jr.  “Webkinz Jr. is a world for younger children to discover, where learning and daily activities can be chosen by parents to meet their child’s needs," explained Howard Ganz, president of Ganz. "The site is bright, welcoming and easy to explore, with music, familiar environments and lots to do with every visit.”  The 12", super-soft Webkinz Jr. Monkey comes with its own code so kids can enter an online play world. Launch date: Spring 2009.