UNBOXING and BLIND BAGS continues to CAPTIVATE CHILDREN nationwide! Orna-POP!™ Advent Countdown (from The Elf on the Shelf)
Unboxing and blind bags continue to captivate children nationwide and the new Orna-POP!™ Advent Countdown is right on point, offering 24 days of magical popping surprises leading up to Christmas Day! Kids simply bop and pop the self-inflating Mylar ornaments for a variety of reveals—jokes, riddles and games. Includes 27 Mylar ornaments, 27 silver cords to use in decorative displays (i.e. hang on your tree!) and a keepsake poster featuring North Pole characters! CLICK HERE
STOCKING STUFFERS
Lil’ Shuckies from WeCool (GREAT STOCKING STUFFER IDEA!)
Lil’ Shuckies from WeCool mixes the continued fascination of SLIME with the allure of the DIY bead trend AND the enjoyment of UNBOXING all together. Lil’ Shuckies is a line of colorful shells that comes with beautiful beads, a gorgeous pearl, a shell and stretchy slime all waiting to be discovered inside! To get started, kids simply use the shucking tool to open the shell. Then the play value continues as kids can collect all 24 pearls, from “common” to “ultra-rare” to make bracelets, swap or collect! MSRP is $4.99, available at Walmart, ages 4 and up. CLICK HERE
Ooze Labs Slime from Thames & Kosmos
Each Ooze Lab tube contains a fun and simple science experiment in a big plastic test tube that allows kids to create a safe material for fun play and chemistry learning. Ooze Labs 1: Magnetic Slime, Oozes Lab 2: Hot Ice Crystals, Ooze Labs 3: Magic Sand, Ooze Labs 4: Hypercolor Slime, Ooze Labs 5: Glow-in-the-Dark Slime, Ooze Labs 6 – Sunshine Slime, Ooze Labs 7 – Glitter Slime. Available now on Amazon, at Nordstrom and at your local toy store. MSRP $4.95 each Ages 7 and up CLICK HERE
MAGICAL TOYS that INSPIRE INSPIRATIONAL PLAY + SPARK NEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS
Elf Pets®: An Arctic Fox Tradition (From The Elf on the Shelf)
The new Elf Pets®: An Arctic Fox Tradition is ready to take children on a magical adventure! In this story children will discover how Santa is able to complete his Christmas Eve journey around the world in just one night. They might be surprised to learn that it involves an Arctic Fox that sets polar lights aglow and some adorable fox cubs sent to inspire a message of hope. The set includes a beautifully illustrated storybook, Arctic Fox cub plush, snow globe with glow-in-the-dark feature and official adoption certificate. CLICK HERE
STEAM: ARTS & CRAFTS, 21st CENTURY STYLE!
smART Pixelator- See how it works HERE!
Wouldn’t it be cool if you could pixelate ANY design using innovative LIGHT TECHNOLOGY? Well you can thanks to the smART Pixelator from Flycatcher Toys! The smART Pixelator empowers kids to design and build 2D and 3D projects using Bluetooth connectivity, easy-to-follow lights, and smART Pixel Beads, Sequins or Pegs. Right out of the box, kids have a choice of creating 50 step-by-step designs using Pixel Beads. A smART Pixelator app and any mobile device also let them engineer their own projects, encouraging customization and experimentation. Additional beads, sequins, pegs, and extension sets, including the smART Pixelator Bracelet Maker, are available to keep the fun flowing. Ideal for kids 7 to 107 years old. MSRP: $59.99 CLICK HERE
BATTERY-POWERED RIDE-ON’S encourages KIDS to GET OFF THEIR ELECTRONICS and OUTSIDE to play!
Rollplay Wave Catcher
Experience street surfing with the Wave Catcher from Rollplay! The Wave Catcher combines scooters, skateboards, and electric power for a one of a kind ride. It’s designed with an aluminum skateboard deck that tilts from side-to-side, providing a surfing sensation in an electric scooter. Powered with a long-lasting 24-volt lithium battery, your child can cruise and carve at thrilling speeds up to 10 MPH. Control the speed with a switch below the board that allows you to choose between 6 & 10 MPH as the max speed. The FlexBar handle allows you to soar down the street with either hand, while leaning in and out of turns. Dual push-button throttles put you in control even during extreme tilting action. When it’s not in use, simply fold it up for convenient storage. Catch the waves of the streets with this revolutionary electric scooter. The Rollplay Wave Catcher is suitable for children ages 8+, weighing up to 143 lbs. Backed by a 1 year warranty and the support of a dedicated U.S. customer service team. September Availability
Nighthawk Ride-On
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-B71VIDDgVw&feature=youtu.be
Master the thrill of the ride with the 12 Volt Nighthawk Ride-On from Rollplay! Reaching forward speeds of up to 6 miles per hour, this innovative ride-on is sure to be a hit with little thrill-seekers. Accelerator and brake pedals allow the rider to control the speed of the Nighthawk with ease. Kids will love learning how to maneuver around obstacles with the unique steering technique — lean left and right to do quick turns. Side handlebars allow your child to remain secure while protecting his or her hands. With an included rear safety flag, you can easily keep an eye on riders as they have a blast racing. Simply plug in the included charger to the 12V battery to re-power the ride-on. Recommended for ages 6+ and weighing up to 110 lbs. MSRP: $149.99 CLICK HERE
Monster Truck from Rollplay
Take on any bumps that come your way with the Rollplay 24-Volt Monster Truck! This truck definitely stands out from the crowd with its huge wheels, working shock absorbers, elevated seat, and awesome monster truck details. Operating at speeds of up to 4 MPH in forward and 1.86 MPH in reverse, the truck has a high-speed lock out option so you can be sure your little driver is going at a speed that’s right for them. The four all-terrain wheels each have rubber traction strips, ensuring that the truck grips the ground at all times. With an integrated side step, it’s easy for little legs to get in and out of the vehicle without assistance. Your child will love pretending to be a real driver with the working headlights and fun truck sounds. When it’s time for a recharge, simply plug in the 24-volt battery with the included charger in any outlet. CLICK HERE
US-MADE, ECO-FRIENDLY and SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE children’s products
Elmo’s Wagon from Green Toys
Load up Green Toys™ Elmo’s Wagon with all your favorite things! Sturdy and durable for indoor and outdoor toddler play, it features fun Elmo faces on each of the four hubcaps, as well as an Elmo on each side of the wagon. The 100% cotton rope handle makes it easy for little ones to haul around their most prized possessions, and also tucks inside for convenient, safe storage. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic with no BPA, phthalates, or PVC. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials printed with soy inks. For ages 18 months and up. Available Spring 2019. MSRP $24.99. CLICK HERE
Parking Garage from Green Toys
Drive up, fill up, fix up, and take off! The Green Toys™ Parking Garage is a multi-level play space that encourages motor skill development, cause and effect reasoning, and imaginative, narrative play. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic, the set includes a Mini Helicopter and two Mini Vehicles, and is scaled to work with the best-selling Green Toys Ferry Boat and Car Carrier. Featuring a drive-through station on one end and a ramp on the other, an elevator in back and helipad on top, this full-service, 360° set is ready for play from any angle. Super safe with no BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials printed with soy inks. For ages 3 years and up. Available Spring 2019. MSRP $39.99. CLICK HERE
PARTY GAMES that encourage KINDNESS, INCLUSIVENESS and LISTENING
Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? from Authentic Agility Games (Political and Religion version)
These days, discussing religion and politics can be a dangerous proposition. What if you had a fun way to help you talk to your friends, family, colleagues or peers about what you agree on and where your thoughts and beliefs differ? Authentic Agility’s newest card game, Why Can’t We All Just Get Along?, encourages thoughtful political and religious dialog in a non-threatening and fun way. Curious about what makes people think and believe the things they do? Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? opens a door to understanding. Roll the dice, draw a card and ask one of the game’s 500 questions to get started. Everyone has an opinion and when they play, everyone has a voice. Play, listen, and be heard. All proceeds from Why Can’t We All Just Get Along? go toward organizations that advance education and entrepreneurial initiatives. We know that education opens the doors to opportunities and entrepreneurship is one way to enter. Avail on Amazon.com $24.99
STEM
My Robotic Pet – Tumbling Hedgehog from Thames & Kosmos
Build your own adorable robotic pet hedgehog! With the 172 building pieces in this kit, you can assemble a real robot that looks like a cute hedgehog. The robot has a built-in sound sensor and is programmed to react to different sounds. After you build it, you can play with it by making different sounds and watching it tumble, roll, spin around, bristle its spines, and scurry around. Clap once, and the hedgehog will roll into a ball and tumble backwards. Clap multiple times, and the hedgehog will count your claps and tumble as many times as you instructed with your claps. You can also get the hedgehog to bristle its spines and act in a playful way with different patterns of claps. The hedgehog’s eyes light up with LEDs. By building the robot, you will gain experience in the inner mechanical workings that enable the robot to move how it does. Learn about gears, motors, sound sensors, LEDs, and the other components of this funny little pet. AGES 7+ MSRP: $39.95 CLICK HERE
Gumball Machine Maker from Thames & Kosmos
Super sweet stunts! Build your own gumball machines and learn physics lessons in the process. A turn of a handle dispenses one gumball at a time out of the clear storage globe and down the track. The gumballs land in a collection cup and can easily and sanitarily be returned to the globe for another run. The track segments can be moved around on the base to create an almost limitless number of different gumball machines. As the gumballs roll down the track, they perform cool stunts and tricks. Stunts include a pulley lift, pendulum, funnel, trampoline, variable-slope ramp, pinball launcher, and domino slide. Each segment of the track teaches a different lesson in mechanical physics, allowing users to explore topics including simple machines, force, motion, momentum, gravity, Newton’s laws, energy transfer, and more. Trial-and-error experiments teach in a fun, hands-on way: Will your gumball successfully make it to the end of the track, or will you have to reengineer your gumball machine to make it work? The kit works with standard machine-size, 16mm (5/8-inch) gumballs and includes a small supply of gumballs to get started. AGES 6+ MSRP: $39.95 Available now. CLICK HERE
PBS KIDS Playtime Pad+ from Ematic
Entertainment at your child’s fingertips! With the Playtime Pad 7” HD Kid Safe Tablet your child now has access to an array of different educational experiences including PBS games, videos, and songs. Including parental controls you now can have complete control over your child’s tablet and entertainment. Sold in a kid-safe durable silicone case this tablet was made for kids for the ultimate entertainment and learning experience wherever they go. Available now on Walmart.com. MSRP: $79.99 CLICK HERE
Magformers Amazing Sets
Click and create your own adventure with Magformers AMAZING Sets! Magformers are a magnetic construction toy where the possibilities are endless. Kids now have the opportunity to live out their dreams and become one of their dream professions such as a firefighter, a police officer, and construction worker through one of the four new Magformers AMAZING sets! Great for children aged 3 and up. Create 50 ideas with the follow-along idea booklet or build your own adventure! Ages 3+ MSRP $59.99. CLICK HERE