VideoNow Color, Snugeez(TM) and Retro Toys Top Retailer's Hot Picks
PITTSFIELD, Mass., Oct. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- KB Toys, Inc. today announced
its annual hot holiday toy list for 2004, featuring 15 of the season's "must
have" toys. VideoNow Color and Snugeez(TM), a new line of KB Toys private
label plush characters, compliment a list heavy with retro toy favorites of
holidays past. Among others returning to prominence this season are the
classic virtual pet, Tamagotchi Connection, My Little Pony and a variety of
action heroes including Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. All
of these items and more are available this season at KB Toys stores
nationwide.
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KB Toys 2004 Holiday HOT Toys List (alphabetical)
Disney Princess Ages 3 & Up Various
Flip-Open Sofa Ages 3 & Up Spinmaster
FurReal Luv Cubs Ages 4 & Up Hasbro
Little People(R) Playsets Ages 1 & Up Fisher-Price
My Little Pony Ages 3 & Up Hasbro
Plug It In & Play TV Games Ages 5 & Up Jakks
Polly Pocket! (TM) Ages 3 & Up Mattel
Power Rangers Ages 4 & Up Bandai
Radio Control Flying Saucer Ages10 & Up Universal
Snugeez(TM) Ages 3 & Up KB Toys
Tamagotchi Connection Ages 6 & Up Bandai
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ages 4 & Up Playmates
World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) Figures Ages 8 & Up Jakks
Yu-Gi-Oh! (TM) Duel Disc Launcher Ages 5 & Up Mattel
VideoNow Color Ages 6 & Up Hasbro
KB Toys 2004 Holiday HOT Toys List (alphabetical)
Disney Princess Dolls & Dress Up - Various
Snow White, Jasmine and Ariel are just some of the Disney Princesses sure
to enchant this holiday season. A variety of dolls, playsets and dress up
items await girls who long to discover the wonder of classic Disney
characters. Ages 3 & up.
Flip-Open Sofa - Spinmaster
Furniture is fun! The Flip-Open Sofa provides kids with their own
personal sofa that pulls out into a bed, giving them the option of sitting or
lying down. It's perfect for sleepovers, lounging, reading, or watching
television. The Flip-Open Sofa comes in a variety of exciting licenses that
include SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, Disney Princess and more.
Ages 3 & up.
FurReal Luv Cubs - Hasbro
The latest in Hasbro's FurReal family, FurReal Luv Cubs are loveable,
huggable bear cubs that make facial expressions and adorable baby bear cub
sounds. They play peek-a-boo, love to be tickled and give warm hugs when you
press a paw. Ages 4 & up.
Little People Playsets(R) - Fisher-Price
Little People playsets offer pre-schoolers real-world experiences in a
make believe world with unlimited possibilities. Each is jam packed with
activities to ensure hours of fun and learning. Choose from Animal Sounds
Farm, Surprise Sounds Fun Park, Musical Ferris Wheel and more. Ages 1 & up.
My Little Pony Figures and Playsets - Hasbro
For years the adorable friends from Ponyville were a favorite of girls.
Now the ponies are back and better than ever with colorful new designs,
playsets and so much more. Choose from a variety of pony figures and playsets
including Friendship Ball Star Catcher with Video, Wishing Well Princess and
Pick-A-Lilly and Sunny Salsa Playsets. Ages 3 & up.
Plug It In & Play TV Games - Jakks
Here's a little bit of old school! Plug It In and Play TV Games bring the
magic of classic arcade games to your TV without the hassle of a clumsy game
console. Plug the joystick directly into your TV and rediscover the best
games from the 1980's. Choose from Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, Frogger, World Poker
Tour and more. Ages 5 & up.
Polly Pocket! (TM) Playsets - Mattel
She may be small, but Polly Pocket brings big fun and stylish play to
girls of all ages. With a wide array of dolls, playsets and fashion
accessories, Polly Pocket encourages imaginative play in a miniature world of
fun and fashion. The Club Groove Partay Bus playset features hot fashions and
a bus that transforms into a 2-story dance club! The Relaxin' Resort Rock 'n
Roller Coaster Hotel features a 4-room hotel with shops and two cool rides
including a ferris wheel! Ages 3 & up.
Power Rangers and Accessories - Bandai
Prepared to save the world from evil, wherever it lurks, the Power Rangers
are here to stay. The Power Rangers' world is stocked with action figures,
playsets and more, all designed to encourage imaginative and creative play.
Ages 4 & up.
Radio Control Flying Saucer - Universal
Easy to fly! Easy to charge! The Radio Control Flying Saucer is
controlled by radio transmitter and recharges in minutes using the included AC
adapter. Just push the transmitter to fly and hover! Ages 10 & up.
Snugeez (TM) - KB Toys
Snugeez are a totally new kind of plush toy made of spandex. Squeezable,
huggable, irresistible, once you pick up a Snugeez, you won't be able to put
it down! Choose from a wide variety of fun and colorful Snugeez friends
including frogs, lizards, snakes, caterpillars, ladybugs, cows, pigs and more.
Ages 3 & up.
Tamagotchi Connection - Bandai
The virtual best friends for girls and boys are back, with a brand new,
interactive twist! Tamagotchi Connection has infrared communication abilities
and can make friends with other Tamagotchi! They're perfect pets, without the
mess! Choose from five cool colors and designs including lavender, lime,
pink, light pink and orange. Ages 6 & up.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Playmates
A blast from the past, the heroes in a half shell are spreading Turtle
Power this holiday season. These Ninja masters offer up stimulating play and
kick some shell with new figures, vehicles, playsets and more. Ages 4 & up.
World Wrestling Entertainment(TM) Figures - Jakks
With a powerhouse of licensed action figures and playsets, the WWE storms
onto the toy scene this holiday. The detail is stunning, the play is
thrilling - it's like having the excitement of the WWE right in your living
room! Be sure to check out the new Ruthless Aggression assortment. Ages 8 &
up.
Yu-Gi-Oh! (TM) Duel Disc Launcher - Mattel
Complimenting the popular Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading card game, the Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel
Disc Launcher allows children to play the card game like they see it on the
hit TV show. Featuring an electronic number score display, the life size
launcher moves discs into new launching positions for hours of trading card
game play. Ages 5 & up.
VideoNow Color - Hasbro
The VideoNow Color is a pocket-sized personal video player designed for
little hands and kids on the go. This cutting-edge mini entertainment center
packs a big punch and comes with a sharp, full color screen and backlit
display. VideoNow Color personal video discs offer the hottest names in
entertainment including SpongeBob SquarePants, Rocket Power, Hilary Duff, Tony
Hawk, Monster Garage, Fear Factor and more. Ages 6 & up.
KB Toys, Inc. is the nation's largest mall-based specialty toy retailer.
It is a more than 80-year old company, privately held and headquartered in
Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
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