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April 25, 2024

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Candid Camera: Toys Caught on Film

By Alison Marek

Take a moment to watch the following toys do their thing right before your very eyes! It´s the easiest way to imagine how well these products will move at your store. Just click on the video links.


Videography by Alison Marek. Edited by Mark Zaslove.

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Policeman Pat 14" by TIMELESS TOYS

Policeman Pat 14" by TIMELESS TOYSThis 14" hand puppet is one in a collection designed to help teach children about the roles of various public servants in society. The puppets range from 11" to 15" in height. Also available are a fireman and a doctor. (Watch the Policeman Pat 14" Video Watch Video) 9/16/2005 (MSRP: $7.00; Age: 3 and Up)


Always Play Fair by ALWAYS PLAY FAIR LLC

Always Play Fair by ALWAYS PLAY FAIR LLCPromoting good sportsmanship and a fair deal, this unusual game stresses teamwork over a competitive nature. Players choose a Packy Play Fair game piece, spin the wheel and pick a card. Each card teaches kids how to be good sports. If Packy does the right thing players move ahead, and if he doesn´t, players take one step back. Twists and turns make this game exciting. (Watch the Always Play Fair Video Watch Video) 2/25/2005 (MSRP: $19.95; Age: 6 to 12)


Garfield Aquarium by PRECIOUS KIDS/FUN TOYS

Garfield Aquarium by PRECIOUS KIDS/FUN TOYS

Garfield is always a cute, lovely fat cat. You will definitely have a lot of fun when you see "Garfield" moving his head and arm to catch fish inside this aquarium. You can help Garfield by using the supplied "magic stick".

(Watch the Garfield Aquarium Video Watch Video) 12/10/2004


Electric Buzz Wire Game by INTERPLAY

Electric Buzz Wire Game by INTERPLAY The kit uses interlocking pieces of pre-cut wood to make a basic model on to which electrical and mechanical components are added. Each kit builds into a fascinating machine that is fun to assemble and great to play with. Once assembled, players test how steady their hand is by trying to move the wire loop along the same course as the jagged wire without touching it, which would result in a buzz. (Watch the Electric Buzz Wire Game Video Watch Video) 9/20/2005


Super Deluxe Sand Sculpting Kit by DAYS AT THE BEACH!

Super Deluxe Sand Sculpting Kit by DAYS AT THE BEACH!Finally, everything you need to build the best sand castles ever comes in one box! Each Kit contains a Can You Dig It Sand Tools Bucket & Form Set, a Can You Dig It Sand Sculptors Brush, and of course a set of 'The Right Tools'! And so you'll know how everything works, there's a copy of our award winning video, "How To Build The Perfect Sand Castle". (Watch the Super Deluxe Sand Sculpting Kit Video Watch Video) 9/16/2005 (MSRP: $32.99)


Nana Banana Classics Coloring Books by NANA BANANA

Nana Banana Classics Coloring Books by NANA BANANA Nana Banana has 19 titles in the series, including two original stories about Buttercup the basset hound and his travels to New York City and Monticello. The 14” x 20” books tell a complete story with one line of text per page. The books illustrate familiar stories and fairy tales in original pen-and-ink drawings, the exception being “The Wizard of Oz,” which reproduces the W.W. Denslow illustrations from the first “Oz” book. (Watch the Nana Banana Classics Coloring Books Video Watch Video) 7/18/2005 (MSRP: $15.95)


Create Your Own Board Game by PIATNIK OF AMERICA

Create Your Own Board Game by PIATNIK OF AMERICAThis game includes just about everything needed to create your own game: a blank game board, 110 blank playing cards, four dice, playing chips, four colored pencils and more. Players can create whatever rules they want and draw whatever they like on the game board. It´s part arts and crafts project and part challenge of wits. Players that think they have created a stellar winner can submit it to Piatnik where the game has the chance to be published, if deemed good enough. (Watch the Create Your Own Board Game Video Watch Video) 9/20/2005 (MSRP: $12.99)


Monsters Menace America by AVALON HILL GAMES

Monsters Menace America by AVALON HILL GAMES The board is a map of America, and the players are monsters bent on turning it to rubble. But there´s much more to this game, as 2-4 players use strategy to become the last monster standing while destroying everything in their paths. Pitfalls include military forces trying to control the monsters´ rampage, and points are accumulated by trampling major cities and tourist attractions. The set includes 6 colorful monster tokens, 16 "Monster Mutation" cards, and 44 plastic military units. (Watch the Monsters Menace America Video Watch Video) 9/13/2005 (MSRP: $44.99; Age: 12 and Up)


XXL Educated Bear by ABEL CREATIONS CO.

XXL Educated Bear by ABEL CREATIONS CO.This teddy bear wears your school sweater! Ideal for a graduation gift or other special occasion, this 18" teddy bear is available in either white or brown with any color sweater and any lettering. The trim at the bottom can be either stripes, trains or sailboats. Lettering on the back —- such as a birthdate or grad´s chosen college and an optional mortarboard and diploma are available, all at no extra charge. (Watch the XXL Educated Bear Video Watch Video) 9/1/2004 (MSRP: $35.00)


Fashion Angels Design a Heavenly Wardrobe by FASHION ANGELS

Fashion Angels Design a Heavenly Wardrobe by FASHION ANGELS The kit allows kids to design their own clothing and accessories for four fashionable 15" paper dolls. The kit comes with plenty of differently patterned paper, glitter, ribbons, sequins, cool glues, puff stickers, buttons and more.The dolls are packaged in a huge designer´s portfolio that can be used later to store artwork. (Watch the Fashion Angels Design a Heavenly Wardrobe Video Watch Video) 9/20/2005 (MSRP: $24.00)


Fashion Angels: Living Dolls by FASHION ANGELS

Fashion Angels: Living Dolls by FASHION ANGELSThey’re plushy with the cutest embroidered faces. They’re poseable with a full body armature. They stand 15" tall and pose from head to toe. Don’t tell anyone, but their 'dos are wigs and are interchangeable with each other. New 'dos sold separately. Last but not least, their wardrobe is to die for and the proof is in the details. They have great jewelry, accessories and shoes (made in a real shoe factory). The Fashion Angels are hip, sweet, intelligent and soulful. Pictured are Lulu, Bebe, Debo and Izzy. This product received a 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Best Toy Award.
—  As of 05/13/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Wig may lose shape if not placed on the Fashion Angels wig stand. (Watch the Fashion Angels: Living Dolls Video Watch Video) 8/30/2005 (MSRP: $36.00; Age: 8 and Up)


Feathers by AUGUST HOUSE INC.

Feathers by AUGUST HOUSE INC. This ancient Jewish tale from Eastern Europe is lavishly illustrated by Marcia Cutchin and retold by Heather Forest. The tale follows a woman who learns that hurtful words, like the feathers blown from a burst pillow, are impossible to retrieve. (Watch the Feathers Video Watch Video) 9/20/2005 (MSRP: $16.95; Age: 5 to 8)


17! by ROBOR GAMES

17! by ROBOR GAMESThe game board has 13 spots where players can move their pawns and queens, based on the role of the dice. The object of the game is to be the first to score 17 points. Players score a point when they capture an opponent´s piece and when they occupy an opponent´s Home Space. If they occupy all three of their opponent´s Home Spaces, they receive 2 bonus points. (Watch the 17! Video Watch Video) 9/20/2005 (MSRP: $29.95)


Fly Wheels Twin Turbo Launcher by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

Fly Wheels Twin Turbo Launcher by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.Launch 2 Fly Wheels with the Fly Wheels Twin Turbo Launcher, which has a real working tachometer that measures the wheels' speed, 2 unique wheels, and 2 sets of brakes and rotors. (Watch the Fly Wheels Twin Turbo Launcher Video Watch Video) 3/1/2005 (MSRP: $14.99)








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