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Nano Mountain Transport by IDL MOTORS
Nano Mountain Transport by IDL MOTORS

Encased in the hand blown glass dome is a mountain with tiny taxis and buses circling on an oval track. Propulsion technology moves the miniature pieces along a very narrow track; and in this case, Pseudo Random Electronics Control causes the vehicles to stop periodically and move at varying speeds. The product features a resin base with a burl wood finish, plus non-scratch felt pads. (Watch the Nano Mountain Transport Video Watch Video) 3/30/2010

The Official SCRABBLE® Players Dictionary, 4th Edition by FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS
The Official SCRABBLE® Players Dictionary, 4th Edition by FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS

Based on the Merriam-Webster's The Official SCRABBLE® Player's Dictionary, 4th edition, this helpful handheld device will be invaluable to players at all levels, who want to master the SCRABBLE® game. It  instantly validates over 100,000 words and provides brief definitions. This device has easy to use features which enhance SCRABBLE® playing skills by building vocabulary. It provides solutions ranked by score and includes three challenging word games that can be played on three different skill levels. It offers easy-to-read large type, on-screen help, automatic shut-off and adjustable contrast control. Requires four AAA batteries (not included). 3/29/2010 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Light-Up Bubbleizer by CAN YOU IMAGINE
Light-Up Bubbleizer by CAN YOU IMAGINE

The Bubbleizer lights up bubbles as they stream out and float in the air. The light show lights the bubbles and entertains you at the same time, making bubbles look great both in the light and in the dark. Requires a bottle of bubble solution and three AA batteries, all included. Launch date: 2010. 3/24/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vertibot R.E.X (Robot EXplorer) by BSW TOY INC.
Vertibot R.E.X (Robot EXplorer) by BSW TOY INC.

This window-climbing robot scoffs at the forces of gravity, using suction cups built into its feet to climb up, down, around and even upside down smooth surfaces like windows, mirrors and metal file cabinets. It requires 2 AAA batteries. Instructions for product can be found sandwiched between the cardboard insert that includes important battery replacement directions. 3/15/2010 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Solar Pet Rock by DESK PETS
Solar Pet Rock by DESK PETS

SOLAR PET ROCK by Desk Pets is the rocking robot that responds to light. The more light it gets, the more it rocks. Four different colors rock in four different ways. The Solar Pet Rock uses 100-percent green energy for power. Batteries never need to be replaced. Launch date: August 29, 2009. 3/10/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Earloomz by EARLOOMZ LLC
Earloomz by EARLOOMZ LLC

Earloomz is a lightweight, all-in-one earpiece that combines Bluetooth technology with a bold fashion statements, featuring anything from pop-culture designs to sports teams to cheetah print. Launch date: Spring 2010. 3/4/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spy Net Secret Mission Video Watch by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.
Spy Net Secret Mission Video Watch by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

The Spy Net Video Watch puts young secret agents in control. It holds up to 30 minutes of video footage, can also capture still photos or plain audio, and features a mini USB port to upload and review files on the Web. Launch date: 2010. 3/1/2010

TrekBot by DESK PETS
TrekBot by DESK PETS

TreBot is micro robot controlled by a a 5-button IR remote that also charges it. TrekBot is available in four colors — Crystal Clear, Clear Safari Yellow, Clear Khaki Green and Clear African Sun — each color with its own frequency so they can be raced. "The size, method of movement and the USB charging" set this product apart, David Piltz, Managing Director, Desk Pets, told TDmonthly. Schylling is the distributor to specialty stores in the United States. Launch date: June 2010. Watch Video 2/23/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

GoBot by DESK PETS
GoBot by DESK PETS

GoBot is a micro bot with a compact remote control powered by an internal battery that jumps to attention upon command. It is available in four colors: Clear, Clear Smoked Black, Clear Blue and Clear Black. "It's powered by a unique remote control with that can charge GoBot through USB," David Piltz, Managing Director, Desk Pets, told TDmonthly. Schylling distributes Desk Pets to specialty stores in the United States. Launch date: June 2010.  — John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., thought the no-batteries Desk Pets "cool" at Toy Fair 2010. Watch Video 2/23/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SkitterBot by DESK PETS
SkitterBot by DESK PETS

The fast-moving SkitterBot is charged by a USB remote contoller. Individuals can battle or race the bots as each color has its own frequency. SkitterBot is available in four colors: Clear Diamond, Clear Emerald Green, Clear Ruby Red and Clear Sapphire Blue. "Our items can be charged by our unique USB remote control and SkitterBot travels at a speed of 12" per second," David Piltz, Managing Director, Desk Pets, told TDmonthly. Schylling is the distributor to specialty stores in the United States. Launch date: June 2010. Watch Video 2/23/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MobiGo by VTECH
MobiGo by VTECH

The Touch Learning System comes with a side QWERTY keyboard. It is based on self-education mostly, with Mom and Dad interface that puts the kids in these roles as they go through specially designed educational applications. The screen lets them tap, flick, pat or drag and drop. According to the apps' requirements, children will be using the MobiGo through the QWERTY keyboard, just like their parents. These should also check online on the official website as VTech offers progress reports and reading certificates. 2/17/2010 (Price: $59.99)

Kid-Tough Music Player by FISHER-PRICE INC.
Kid-Tough Music Player by FISHER-PRICE INC.

FISHER-PRICE’s Kid-Tough Music Player is, as its name suggests, a mp3 player designed to be kid-friendly and kid-tough. Able to survive drops, the player features large buttons, simple controls, and easy-to-use software. Available in pink or blue, the Kid-Tough Music Player can hold more than four hours of music and works with most digital music file types. Launch date: July 2010. 2/16/2010 (Price: $49.99)

iXL Computer by FISHER-PRICE INC.
iXL Computer by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The device, which opens like a book, has a stylus and offers kids the chance to read along with an animated story, play an arcade-style game, play music, trace letters and upload and draw on photos, among other activities. Launch date: July 2010 2/16/2010 (Price: $79.99)

FLiP animated e-reader for children by VTECH
FLiP animated e-reader for children by VTECH

Move over Kindle, there is a new e-reader in town. VTech’s FLiP is billed as an animated e-reader for children. Unlike other e-readers, the FLiP’s features were designed with kids in mind. The unit itself features bright colors and large buttons. Like other e-readers, FLiP can download books, but FLiP’s library includes kid friendly titles like Shrek and Dora the Explorer. The stories include animation, interactive games, and definitions of words, features intended to make reading fun and educational. Launch date: 2010. 2/15/2010 (Price: $59.99)

Alphie Learning Pal by HASBRO INC.
Alphie Learning Pal by HASBRO INC.

More than 30 years after his original introduction, Alphie robot is making a comeback. The educational robot has been updated with an LCD screen face and childlike voice to give Alphie more personality. With 350 questions and challenges included on 30 cards, Alphie teaches children counting, matching, rhyming and more. Launch date: Fall 2010.
—As of 10.25.2010, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 25 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 6 on the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Fun and educational. CONS: Cards can be bent and become unusable. 2/15/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puppy Tweets by MATTEL INC.
Puppy Tweets by MATTEL INC.

Now the family dog can join in on all the fun of Twitter. This high-tech attachment for a dog's collar detects the canine's barks and movements and translates those actions into pre-programmed tweets broadcast via Twitter. There are hundreds of possibilities of what Fido could "say," from commenting on catching his tail to begging his owner to come home soon. Puppy Tweets comes with a USB connector for the computer; the owner simply downloads software off the Internet and establishes a Twitter account for the dog. Launch date: Fall 2010. 2/12/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spy Video TRAKR by WILD PLANET
Spy Video TRAKR by WILD PLANET

This app-enabled, remote-controlled vehicle has video capability and features live transmission of video and audio to a color LCD panel and speaker on the remote. It comes preloaded with applications but can also be connected to a computer through a USB so that owners can create or modify apps online. It includes an SD card slot for recording, a speaker and microphone, and a software development kit for programming usage. Launch date: Fall 2010. 2/11/2010 (Price: $120) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PowerGenix NiZn AA Rechargeable Batteries – 8 Pack by PowerGenix
PowerGenix NiZn AA Rechargeable Batteries – 8 Pack by PowerGenix

These AA rechargeable batteries utilize a nickel-zinc, water-based electrolyte system to create a high performance battery (30% higher voltage than NiMH) for high-drain applications. Can be charged hundreds of times. Environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable. (Watch the PowerGenix NiZn AA Rechargeable Batteries – 8 Pack Video Watch Video) 2/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PowerGenix NiZn AA Rechargeable Batteries – 4 Pack by PowerGenix
PowerGenix NiZn AA Rechargeable Batteries – 4 Pack by PowerGenix

These AA rechargeable batteries utilize a nickel-zinc, water-based electrolyte system to create a high performance battery (30% higher voltage than NiMH) for high-drain applications. Can be charged hundreds of times. Environmentally friendly and 100% recyclable. 2/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PowerGenix NiZn Fast Charger with 4 NiZn AA Batteries by PowerGenix
PowerGenix NiZn Fast Charger with 4 NiZn AA Batteries by PowerGenix

This battery charger for PowerGenix quickly charges 2 to 4 AA or 2 AAA NiZn batteries in 3 to 5 hours. LED lights indicate charging status and the charger utilizes universal voltage for ease of use while traveling. 2/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PowerGenix NiZn Quick Charger with 4 NiZn AA Batteries by PowerGenix
PowerGenix NiZn Quick Charger with 4 NiZn AA Batteries by PowerGenix

This battery charger for PowerGenix quickly charges 1 to 4 AA or 2 AAA NiZn batteries in as little as 1.5 hours. LED lights indicate charging status and the charger utilizes universal voltage for ease of use while traveling. 2/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Santa Fe Flyer O Gauge Ready-to-Run Starter Set by BACHMANN TRAINS
Santa Fe Flyer O Gauge Ready-to-Run Starter Set by BACHMANN TRAINS

This set features a powerful diesel locomotive and three streamlined passenger cars, a 40" x 60" oval of snap-fit roadbed track, and a powerful 80 Watt AC transformer. "This set includes everything needed to get started in O gauge model railroading at an affordable price," Jack Lynch, Communications Manager, Bachmann Industries, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009. 2/4/2010 (Price: $299.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hi-Tec Art Sketch Jr by HI-TEC ART LLC
Hi-Tec Art Sketch Jr by HI-TEC ART LLC

The Sketch Jr is Hi-Tec Art LLC's most versatile version of Hi-Tec Art. It runs on three AA batteries and is very lightweight and portable. Includes patented technology that lets the user "play" with LEDs. There are three versions of this toy: Camo for boys, Flower Power for girls, and Games for kids of all ages. "The technology is brand new, the possibilities are endless, and kids absolutely love bringing light to their art!" Roy Smith, CEO, Hi-Tec Art, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 5, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kidz Gear Wireless Headphones For Kids by KIDZ GEAR
Kidz Gear Wireless Headphones For Kids by KIDZ GEAR

These IR wireless headphones are designed specifically for children with guaranteed 100-percent compatibility in all U.S. cars having built-in DVD/video systems, the unique features like automatic power off when not in use, independent volume control on the ear-cup and a comfortable design. "[The] unique design specifically focused on children's comfort, safety and fit make the Kidz Gear Wireless Car Headphones ideal for travel in the car or even at home (use the separately sold IR68KGTR wireless transmitter)," Jack Peterson, VP Sales and Marketing, Kidz Gear, toldTDmonthly. Launch date: Dec. 15, 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Bilingual Notebook by SMART PLAY LLC
My First Bilingual Notebook by SMART PLAY LLC

This toy looks like the real thing and is designed to be very sturdy. It is also lightweight, compact and portable. There are eight early learning activities in English and Spanish. The interactive bilingual toy teaches the alphabet, words, numbers, shapes and colors. Includes 3 AAA batteries. "The Ingenio line is affordable and innovative, making it attractive for the specialty market," Ilango Sankaralingam, President, Smart Play, LLC, told TDmonthly. Awards: 2009 Creative Child Toy of The Year. Launch date: October 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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