Toys 'R' Us Joy List Predicts The Toys That Will Top Kids' Wish
Lists WAYNE, N.J., Sept. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Toys "R" Us
today announced its annual list of toys anticipated to be the top
choices of children this holiday season. The Toys "R" Us Joy List
-- organized by age from infants to big kids -- features 36 toys
that are new to market this year. From this list, 14 toys were
selected as the overall "best of the season." The toys featured are
available at all Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and at
http://www.toysrus.com/. "The Toys "R" Us Joy List provides holiday
shoppers with a starting point in their search for the right gift
for each child on their list," said John Barbour, President, Toys
"R" Us, U.S. "Time is a precious commodity during the holidays, and
Toys "R" Us makes shopping easier by keeping shelves stocked with
all the hottest toys from educational and classic, to great options
for technology-driven entertainment on the go." "Customers will
find that Toys "R" Us offers an unparalleled selection of new toys,
old favorites, some terrific Toys "R" Us exclusives and many other
great values," continued Barbour. "And our experienced and
toy-trained sales staff is ready to help customers find that
perfect toy to light up a child's face." TOYS "R" US JOY LIST THE
BEST OF THE SEASON The 14 new toys that Toys "R" Us has named the
best of the season are (in alphabetical order): Bratz(TM) Rock
Angelz(TM) Tour Bus from MGA Entertainment Dora's Talking
Kitchen(TM) from Fisher-Price FLY(TM) Pentop Computer from LeapFrog
Fly Wheels(TM) Rapid Fire Launcher from Jakks Pacific Furby(R) from
Hasbro GBA Micro from Nintendo Giggles and Coos Baby Doll from You
& Me iZ(TM) from Zizzle Laugh & Learn(TM) Musical Learning
Chair(TM) (with activity table) from Fisher-Price LEGO(R) Vikings
Fortress from LEGO Pixel Chix(TM) from Mattel Roll-A-Rounds(TM)
Drop & Roar(TM) Dinosaur from Fisher-Price Thomas & Friends
Aquadoodle(TM) from Spin Master Tumble Time Tigger(TM) from
Fisher-Price THE TOYS "R" US 2005 JOY LIST FROM THE WORLD'S TOY
STORE Listed below is the overall Toys "R" Us Joy List, which
represents an expanded list of top new toys suitable for specific
ages from infants to big kids. Birth to 12 Months Elmo's Musical
Peek-a-Boo Gym from Fisher-Price Elmo comes to life and plays one
of baby's favorite games while interacting with his best friends
from Sesame Street -- Cookie Monster, Ernie and Zoe. They entertain
with activities, lights, music and fun phrases. The gym also
features more than 40 songs, phrases and sounds in three modes of
play that will inspire creativity. Elmo will also play peek-a-boo
randomly throughout play. The activities include light-up piano
keys and buttons, roller ball and a spinning dial that will teach
children ABC's, 123's, colors, music, animals and more. Ages 6
months and up. Requires 4 AA batteries (included). Laugh and
Learn(TM) Stride-to-Ride Learning Walker from Fisher-Price It's a
walker, a ride-on, and a great vehicle for learning. Beginning
walkers can steady first steps while enjoying lots of fun
activities on the busy dashboard, which includes a working steering
wheel, beeping horn, radio buttons, headlight knob, clicking turn
signals, turning key and shape sorting hood. Then, when a toddler
is ready to ride, the legs lock together to form a comfortable
seat. Music, sounds, lights, and speech bring the learning fun to
life. Ages 9 months to 3 years. Requires 3 AA alkaline batteries
(not included). Learn-Around(TM) Playground from LeapFrog The
Learn-Around Playground is the first all-in-one activity center
that links physical movements to learning connections as baby grows
from sitting to crawling to standing. With LeapFrog's patented
technology, baby can control two play modes with the flip of a
page. This "smart playground" introduces crawling and sitting
infants to colors, shapes, first words, textures and cause and
effect; and standing and cruising toddlers to the alphabet, numbers
and counting, rhyming words, language encouragement and musical
creativity. Ages 6 months to 3 years. Requires 3 AA batteries
(included). Roll-A-Arounds(TM) Drop & Roar(TM) Dinosaur from
Fisher-Price Baby can send their Roll-a-Rounds friends down
color-coordinated ball drops and ramps as colored lights and lively
tunes highlight the action and trigger roaring sound effects
including giggles and even a "hiccup." Additional busy activities
include a twirling butterfly, rattling bird and spinning dinosaur,
plus ten songs and three sound effects to entertain and encourage
baby. Ages 6 months and up. Requires 3 AA batteries (not included).
13 Months to 2 Years JoJo's Dance Mat from Pop Rocket Kids can
march, spin, and jump along with JoJo and her friends. JoJo's Dance
Mat is an interactive playmat that encourages children to get up
and play -- just like JoJo's Circus, the Playhouse Disney original
series that focuses on movement and interaction. Children can
choose to play in one of four different modes: Dance, JoJo Says,
Find or Music. Each mode encourages children to demonstrate their
skills finding JoJo and her friends, identifying colorful objects
and dancing along with the music. The mat includes a speaker module
that plays music when activated. Ages 2 years and up. Requires 3 AA
batteries (not included). Laugh & Learn(TM) Musical Learning
Chair(TM) (with activity table) from Fisher-Price This chair and
side table come to life with fun learning activities, including a
clock that teaches numbers and counting, a color-changing lamp that
teaches opposites like "on" and "off" and an activity book that
teaches about animals. The chair knows when baby is sitting or
standing and greets him or her with phrases and the alphabet song.
In Music Fun mode, baby can play "musical chairs" as the songs
start and stop as baby gets up and down from the chair. Additional
songs, sound effects and activities are included on the side table.
Ages 12 months to 36 months. Requires 3 AA batteries (included).
Thomas & Friends Ride-On with Track from Learning Curve Thomas
& Friends fans can now enjoy an easy drive rechargeable battery
powered ride-on train set that operates on track, carpet or hard
surfaces at speeds up to two miles per hour. This Toys "R" Us
exclusive set includes a rechargeable battery and charger,
push-button on-off switch, and electronic train sounds. Ages 18
months to 3 years. Requires 2 AA batteries and 1 6- volt battery
(included). Tumble Time Tigger(TM) from Fisher-Price The
sound-activated Tigger tumbles, does cartwheels and even handstands
-- all to a fun beat. Kids simply press Tigger's ear to start the
action, and magically bring him to life by clapping their hands and
calling out to him. He's got something to say, too, with lots of
fun phrases as kids continue to clap their hands to the funky
musical track and wacky sound effects. Ages 18 months and up.
Requires 6 AA batteries (included). 2-4 Years Barbie(TM) and the
Magic of Pegasus-Barbie(R) as Princess Annika(TM) Doll This fall,
Barbie(R) takes flight in a first-ever original fairytale, Barbie
(TM) and The Magic of Pegasus. Graceful winged horses, enchanting
princesses, and a magical kingdom set amidst the clouds creates a
fascinating world of fantasy and adventure in 3-D enhanced scenes.
The Barbie(R) as Princess Annika(TM) doll can change a look just
like magic. Barbie is dressed in a gorgeous lavender gown with
sparkly accents and a silvery crown. With one quick twist, girls
can change the look of Barbie's dress from princess pretty to
princess glam. She also comes with a magical light-up wand. Ages 3
years and up. Wand requires 3 LR44 button cell batteries
(included). Bella Dancerella(TM) Cinderella Princess Dance Studio
from Spin Master Bella Cinderella takes kids on a journey to the
magical world of Cinderella. Bella and her friends invite
Cinderella fans to learn the steps to ten classic dances. Found
only at Toys "R" Us, this 40-minute instructional DVD comes
complete with a Cinderella dance mat and musical wand with an
enchanted ribbon, fairy duster and magical star accessories. Ages 3
years and up. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Bulls-Eye
Bounce & Roll(TM) from PLAYSKOOL Now preschoolers can
experience the thrill of the arcade at home with Bulls-Eye Bounce
& Roll. The action never stops with two ways to play --Roll It
or Bounce It. Each game has three modes of play to meet the child's
skill level -- Target Practice, Match Me and High Score Challenge.
Electronic music and lights flash as players score points and an
electronic announcer keeps track of the score. The toy even folds
up for easy storage and cleanup. Ages 3 years and up. Requires 3 AA
batteries. Dora's Talking Kitchen(TM) from Fisher Price This
charming kitchen features a life-size Dora character that leads
children on adventures to complete different recipes. Each recipe
card encourages children to locate and identify different
ingredients in the kitchen, all accompanied by fun sound effects,
in English and Spanish. Dora's kitchen includes more than 25
additional play pieces, realistic sink, opening refrigerator, oven
and more. The set also features realistic music, sound effects and
character phrases, including a blender, phone and radio. Ages 2
years and up. Requires 3 AA batteries required (included). Function
Junction Train Table Set from Imaginarium By rail, road or air,
this exclusive Toys "R" Us transportation train set gets you there.
This complete 100-piece train set comes with a deluxe train table
for years of imaginative adventures. Features include: airport with
plane and helicopter, roundhouse, suspension bridge, seven train
cars, plenty of people, community buildings and lots of hardwood
track -- all on a big 48" x 33" x 16" table with a double-sided
playboard and two storage drawers. Ages 3 years and up. No
batteries required. Giggles and Coos Baby Doll from You & Me
Little ones will fall in love with this beautiful 16-inch
soft-bodied baby doll, only available at Toys "R" Us. So lifelike,
her expressions change with everything she does. Press her hand and
she giggles and coos. Feed her and she makes sounds as her face
moves. Lay her down and her eyes close and her tummy moves up and
down as she goes to sleep. Colors and styles may vary. Ages 2 years
and up. Requires 3 AA batteries (included). Thomas & Friends
Aquadoodle(TM) from Spin Master This innovative toy is based on the
same principles of Aquadoodle and encourages creativity even at the
youngest age. Thomas and Friends Aquadoodle, available exclusively
at Toys "R" Us, takes aquadoodling to a whole new level. Thomas,
complete with his whimsical sounds and song, can follow train
tracks that kids create using the magic water track roller and
magic water pen that makes no mess. Train lovers just add water to
the pen and watch as all the colors appear as they draw on the mat.
Colors fade as they dry in as little as five minutes so kids can
start doodling all over again. Ages 2 years and up. 2 AA batteries
required (not included). 5-7 Years Furby(R) from Hasbro Furby, one
of the best selling toys ever, is back. Hasbro's all-new Furby
features EMOTO-TRONICS technology, making him more vibrant,
expressive and humorous. Through advanced voice recognition, Furby
can hear and react to what a child says. Furby has amazing
technology allowing him to sing, tell jokes, dance, and express a
full-range of emotions from happy to sad or even mad. It also
features an off switch so it won't break into song during the
middle of the night. Ages 6 years and up. Requires 4 AA batteries
(included). Guess Who? Game Disney Edition from Milton Bradley With
this Toys "R" Us exclusive game, one of the Disney characters in
the crowd is the mystery face on an opponent's card. Players need
to guess which one. They simply ask yes or no questions to
eliminate the possibilities. When there are one or two of
everyone's favorite Disney characters remaining, players finish the
game by choosing the right one. Kids who are the first to discover
their opponent's mystery character wins. Then it's time to mix up
the game cards and start again. Ages 6 years and up. No batteries
required. Leapster L-Max(TM) Learning Game System from LeapFrog
Leapster L-Max takes learning to the max as the only educational
handheld that connects directly to a TV to unlock a new level of
learning. Kids can "game on-the-go" with the handheld or use the
dual-screen action to expand the learning and fun onto the TV
screen. The touch screen and interactive stylus enhance the game
experience while the Leapster and Leapster L-Max library of 20
titles provides a variety of action-packed games that teach
essential preschool through fourth grade skills. Ages 4 to 10
years. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). LEGO(R) Vikings
Fortress from LEGO The mighty Viking Fortress is under attack by
the Fafnir Dragon. The heroic Viking warriors use their catapult to
drive the monster away. Will they succeed? This detailed set, only
available at Toys "R" Us, features a working catapult, a fierce
dragon, and more for hours of adventure and fun. 1,019 pieces. Ages
7 years and up. No batteries required. Littlest Pet Shop(TM) Whirl
Around Playground(TM) from Hasbro 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 Littlest Pet Shop Whirl Around Playground playset
comes with two exclusive pets, a Maltese puppy and a gray mouse.
Ages 4 years and up. No batteries required. Pixel Chix(TM) from
Mattel Pixel Chix combines the latest in LCD screen technology with
the excitement of 3-D video play. The Pixel Chix virtual girlfriend
lives inside a small 3-D house. She eats, sleeps, works out and
hangs out ... at the touch of a button. Girls can interact with
their Pixel Chix friends by using the seven buttons on the house,
and the more they play with them, the more their relationship will
grow and surprises will unfold. Girls can even connect the houses
together so their Pixel Chix virtual friends can visit each other
for a party. Houses come in three designs. Ages 7 years and up.
Requires 3 AAA batteries (included). V.Smile(TM) Pocket Learning
System from VTech The V.Smile Pocket turns game time into brain
time by combining a video game platform and educational content in
a portable learning system that goes anywhere or connects directly
to the television for gaming at home. The battery-operated pocket
console allows early school-age learners to play a variety of
exciting and imaginative games anywhere they go, guided by popular
characters. More than 20 brain-building V.Smile Smartridges(TM) are
available, including Toy Story 2, Spider-Man & Friends,
SpongeBob SquarePants and Cinderella. Ages 5 years and up. Requires
4 AA batteries (not included). 8-11 Years Bratz(TM) Rock Angelz(TM)
Tour Bus from MGA Entertainment It's a party on wheels with this
rockin' hot tour bus, available exclusively at Toys "R" Us, which
comes with five places for the Bratz Rock Angelz to hang out and
get ready for the next city on tour, including a cruising lounge,
primping station, smoothie bar, chill-out loft and a real-working
Jacuzzi. This tour bus is loaded with other accessories and
features amazing detail. Bratz Rock Angelz fashion dolls and other
accessories sold separately. Ages 6 years and up. Requires 5 AA
batteries (not included). FLY(TM) Pentop Computer from LeapFrog The
FLY pentop computer is an innovative learning tool that combines
education and interactive gaming. Its power comes from an optical
scanner that actually recognizes and responds to what is written on
special dot-enabled FLY(TM) paper. Acting as a pocket-sized tutor,
it helps kids solve homework problems in math, practice spelling,
or translate words from English to Spanish. It also offers kids the
opportunity to play fun, interactive games, like Flyball(TM), FLY
Journal(TM) and The Battle for Gotham City(TM): Batman Begins(TM).
Ages 8 to 13 years. Requires 1 AAA battery (included). Fly
Wheels(TM) Rapid Fire Launcher from Jakks Pacific This empowering,
high-powered Fly Wheels launcher, found exclusively at Toys "R" Us,
has a rapid-fire mechanism that allows kids to launch five Fly
Wheels with the pull of the lever. All types of collectible Fly
Wheels can be used. The Rapid-Fire Launcher is over two feet long,
and is designed like a real race car. Set includes: Rapid Fire
Launcher and two exclusive Fly Wheels. Ages 8 years and up. No
batteries required. I-Dog(TM) from Tiger Electronics I-Dog, a sleek
and stylish, palm-sized robot dog, is sure to become any music
aficionado's best friend. This portable pooch loves to listen to
music and will groove along to any song it hears -- from hip-hop
and rock to jazz and country. I-Dog will wiggle its ears and sway
its head along to every beat. Through the use of advanced
technology, I-Dog expresses its likes and dislikes through a unique
seven LED pattern. Plug any music system directly into I-Dog and
the tunes will broadcast through a built-in speaker. Ages 8 years
and up. Requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Lincoln Navigator
(1:6 Scale RC) with MP3 Player Sound System from Fast Lane This
Toys "R" Us exclusive is a 1:6 scale full function radio control
car with MP3 player sound system built into the car. The MP3 player
features light up speakers, as well as play, stop, forward, rewind
and volume controls. The car also has working performance
headlights, signal lights and brake lights and a street styled
custom interior. Finally, the vehicle is equipped with authentic
sounds including a revving engine, screeching brakes, horn and
alarm system. Ages 8 years and up. Requires 1 9.6V and 4 AA
batteries (included). Nintendogs(TM) from Nintendo Nintendogs, made
exclusively for Nintendo DS, lets users pick a lifelike puppy from
18 different breeds and then train it to do tricks using personal
voice commands. Puppies can retrieve discs and balls, and even get
bathed when dirty. In addition, players can walk their pups around
town, where they will meet other neighborhood dogs and maybe even
find new doggie toys. Players with Nintendo DS can interact
wirelessly with their friends' Nintendogs by setting their DS to
bark whenever another puppy is within wireless range. Rated E for
Everyone. Hardware sold separately. RoboRaptor(TM) from Wow Wee
International The realistic RoboRaptor interacts and reacts to its
owner and surrounding environment based on its mode and mood.
Multi-sensory awareness allows RoboRaptor to hear, see and feel
people around it. This robotic dinosaur comes equipped with
multiple touch sensors in the head, mouth and tail, and sonic
hearing sensors to detect sound and direction. In addition,
RoboRaptor has infra-red (IR) vision sensors that help determine
and avoid obstacles. It also features a fully automated demo mode
and an easy-to-use remote control. Ages 8 years and up. Requires 6
AA and 3 AAA batteries (not included). TicTalk(TM) from LeapFrog
LeapFrog and Enfora, a global leader in wireless communications,
have partnered to develop the first parent-controlled cell phone
for elementary school-aged kids. TicTalk offers the power of a cell
phone, yet has parental controls for kids who aren't ready for the
responsibility of a real mobile phone. Designed with parents and
educators in mind, each TicTalk comes loaded with fun learning
games that teach over 400 school skills in core subjects such as
math, spelling, social studies and science. Parents control phone
usage through http://www.mytictalk.com/. Ages 6 years and up.
Requires rechargeable battery unit (included). Big Kids GBA Micro
from Nintendo Game Boy's edgy new hardware comes in silver or
black, each with three removable, fun faceplates so users can
personalize their micro depending on their mood. Game Boy micro
measures just 4 inches wide, 2 inches long and 0.7 inches thin. It
weighs 2.8 ounces, yet it boasts the same power as previous Game
Boy Advance models, complete with the ability to play all Game Boy
Advance games, a library of more than 700 titles. Ages 6 years and
up. Rechargeable battery included. iZ(TM) from Zizzle iZ is the
ultimate fusion of music and toy. Music fans can twist and turn
iZ's ears to create new combinations of rhythm and lead tracks or
press his belly to change the beat. iZ's eyes bounce to the rhythm
of the music, and his horn pulses in rainbow colors to the beat.
Owners can use the included cable to plug in their iPod(TM) or any
music source to listen to iZ play their favorite songs. Ages 5
years and up. Requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Need for
Speed(TM) Most Wanted from Electronic Arts Need for Speed(TM) Most
Wanted challenges the user to become the most notorious and elusive
street racer by combining exciting street racing and tuner
customization with the intensity of strategic pursuits. Users can
customize the ride and go head-to-head with challengers and others
in pursuit. This game allows players to get in the driver's seat of
the hottest cars-including tuners, exotics, and muscle cars-and
experience high-speed, open-world street racing at its best. Rated
T for Teen. Hardware not included. Nerf Big Bad Bow from Hasbro
Kids can take their archery skills to the extreme with the Nerf Big
Bad Bow, a Toys "R" Us exclusive. Standing over two feet tall and
designed after a real compound bow, the Big Bad Bow can launch
arrows up to 40 feet away. The bow comes with an arrow storage that
holds two arrows for quick reloading, targeting scope for accurate
aiming, and a pull back mechanism that readies the arrow for
action. Ages 6 years and up. No batteries required. PSP(TM) Value
Pack from Sony The PSP (PlayStation Portable) Value Pack system is
a dynamic entertainment medium that utilizes a wide range of
digital content including games, audio, video, internet access and
photo downloading. For use with UMD discs only, and compatible with
Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick PRO Duo. Support file formats
include MP3, ATRAC3plus, JPEG and MPEG-4. Ages 8 years and up.
Rechargeable battery unit included. Razor(TM) Dirt Rocket MX350
Electric Motocross Bike from Razor The Dirt Rocket is a scaled down
dirt bike that allows riders to live out their off-road fantasies.
It features off-road gearing with large knobby tires for maximum
power, dual suspension and riser handlebars with authentic styling.
In addition, there are over 10 miles of travel time per charge. The
Dirt Rocket is not for use on public streets or anywhere there is
traffic, and should be used only in controlled riding environments.
Ages 12 years and up (maximum weight of 140 pounds). About Toys "R"
Us Toys "R" Us, Inc. is one of the leading specialty toy retailers
in the world. It currently sells merchandise through more than
1,500 stores, including 675 toy stores in the U.S. and 624
international toy stores, including licensed and franchise stores
as well as through its Internet sites at http://www.toysrus.com/,
http://www.imaginarium.com/ and http://www.sportsrus.com/. Babies
"R" Us, a division of Toys "R" Us, Inc., is the largest baby
product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the
juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through 221 stores in the
U.S. as well as on the Internet at http://www.babiesrus.com/.
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