In collaboration with Disney, Medicom Toy will release in late December the Series 21 BE@RBRICK assortment (SRP $4.99), followed by the 400% BE@RBRICK two-pack (SRP $199.99) and KUBRICK two-pack (SRP $19.99) in mid-January, both designed to match the TRON: LEGACY suits which appear in the film during a musical cameo featuring Daft Punk. In April, Medicom Toy will release the 12-inch Daft Punk TRON: LEGACY Real Action Heroes (RAH) figures (SRP $229.99).
The iCarly 5.1 MP Digital Camcorder Kit also wins National Parenting Center Holiday 2010 Seal of Approval program along with the Hello Kitty Light-Up Message Board. Designed for ages 7 and up, the iCarly 5.1 MP Digital Camcorder Kit (MSRP $49.99) enables children to direct their own movies and create their own webcasts – just like iCarly and her friends from the popular Nickelodeon show. The kit includes a 5.1 MP camcorder with preview screen and built-in microphone, memory expansion slot, 2GB SD card, a mini-tripod and editing/special effects software for hours of creative play. Testers applauded the camcorder kit for: Being a “superb” introduction to storytelling and visual production; Appealing to children who are accustomed to sharing videos a la YouTube; Making the video creation process “more fun than ever.”; Combining all components in one low-priced package.
The Hello Kitty Light-Up Message Board wins National Parenting Center Holiday 2010 Seal of Approval program. The product reviewed by program testers was evaluated on multiple criteria including its level of desirability, sturdiness, and interactive stimulation. Test results are based on both statistical averaging and comments received from the parent testers.
Made by Sakar International, the Hello Kitty Light-Up Message Board (MSRP $14.99) allows users to write fluorescent-style messages to call attention to their plans, news or needs. The board can hang on a wall or mount magnetically to metal surfaces like lockers and refrigerators. Messages are written with a special marker included in the package, and can either flash or glow. Testers praised the board for: Pairing the iconic Hello Kitty brand with a place to post important notices; Encouraging children to write thoughts and ideas; Doubling as a drawing board.
Discovery Bay Games launched the Duo gaming device created to work with iPad, as well as the first game title for Duo, Yoomi, available now on the App Store. The goal of Yoomi is to find out who knows the “Chooser” best. Players compete to predict which of two answers or “favorites” that the Chooser has selected best represents him or her. Each player makes his or her prediction by placing a colored token into the corresponding slot on the top of the Duo device. After all plays are made, the Chooser taps “Reveal” on iPad’s screen revealing his or her answer. The top of the Duo spins and the players who have picked the correct answer get their tokens magically “banked” into the token holder inside Duo. Available at Toys “R” Us for a retail price of $39.99, the Yoomi for Duo game includes: a Duo, 42 Multi-Color Tokens, Game and Yoomi App Download Instruction Guide.
Panini America launched an official Justin Bieber trading card set, available at at Bed, Bath & Beyond, F.Y.E., Target, Toys “R” Us, and Walmart stores nationwide, as well as in Justin Bieber’s online store. The collection features 150 unique cards and 30 stickers, with 500 randomly inserted authentic Justin Bieber autograph cards. To fuel the collectability of the set, four nine-card puzzles can be arranged to create mini Justin Bieber posters. Special card sets are also available that include 12 Spellbound cards, 18 Downlowd cards and 10 XXOO cards. The Justin Bieber trading card packs retails for $1.99 and include five cards and one sticker.
The SweetPea3 design permits kids to carry the player everywhere and to operate it very easily. Parents love it because they control the music content and the volume. For many families, it has become an indispensible part of their daily routine as many kids won’t get in a car or go to bed without it
Build A Dream Playhouses transform cardboard boxes into an imaginative world where kids can express their creativity in the shape of cars, kitchens, castles and much more! Build A Dream play structures are lightweight, sturdy, and easy to assemble with no adhesive or fasteners required. The cardboard is printed with one-color, black graphics on the white corrugated. The clean surface allows children to decorate the play structure with paints, markers, stickers or other creative accents to truly make it their own.
Warner Bros. Consumer Products (WBCP) is set to introduce The Wizard of Oz to the next generation of young fans with a series of programs aimed at bringing the timeless classic to new platforms, including online at wizardofozkids.com. To kick off the The Wizard of Oz Kids efforts, WBCP, in association with KidsWB.com, will introduce wizardofozkids.com, a brand new interactive site for kids 2-11, featuring games, activities, downloadables and more. The site will continue to roll out fresh, innovative content for kids over the next year to fully bring the world of Oz to fans everywhere. Fans can also visit WBshop.com to discover and own an array of The Wizard of Oz products and merchandise.
