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Nominations for 2013 Educational Toy of the Year: |
 
Vtech InnoTab 2
A tablet for kids! Camera, MP3 player, e-reader, games and more. Upgraded for 2012.
Compare at Walmart:
VTech InnoTab Learning Tablet
Find bundles at the Vtech store:
InnoTab 2 Bundle SALES
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WINNER
LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Learning Tablet
LeapPad 2!
A tablet for kids with built in camera and learning games.
Ages 4 to 9.
Compare at amazon:
LeapFrog LeapPad 2 Explorer
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LeapFrog LeapsterGS Explorer
The newest Leapster GS, educational gaming for ages 4 to 9.
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LEGO Architecture White House (21006)
LEGO Architecture series. White house.
Ages 12 to 16.
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Spectacular Science
Chemistry demonstrations, perform a science show! Ages 12 and up.
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Thinkfun Roll and Play Board Game
A child's first game. Encourages creativity, active play and gross motor skills.
Ages 18 months and up.
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Zingo Sight Words
Teaches sight recognition of essentail words for Pre-K through 2.
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Nominees for 2013 Boy Toy of the Year: |
 
Air Hogs - Battle Tracker with Yellow Disc Firing Helicopter
Interactive play with battle tracker and helicopter.
Ages 8 to 12.
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Hexbug Warriors Battle Stadium with Battling Robots
Collectible micro robots and battle stadium.
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Hot Wheels Ballistiks.
Poor reviews on amazon.
So we're not putting up a link for purchase.
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LEGO Ninjago
Popular LEGO Ninjago sets. Most are ages
6 to 14.
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Nerf N-Strike Elite Hail-Fire Blaster
Popular Nerf N Stike.
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Skylanders Giants Starter Kit
Available for all the popular platforms, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii, PS3, Nintendo 3DS.
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shellraiser
Vehicle for popular Turtle figures.
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Nominations for 2013 Girl Toy of the Year: |
 
Disney Princess Cinderella Feature Light-Up Dress
Light up Cinderella dress for dress up play!
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Doc McStuffins Time for Your Checkup Doll
By Just Play and Disney.
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Furby 2012
All new Furby for 2012!
Responds to touch, music, words and other Furbys.
Compare at Walmart:
Furby
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Baby Butterscotch My Magical Show Pony Figure
Interactive pony that can be posed to stand, sit or lie down.
Responds to touch.
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La Dee Da
Fashion dolls in a variety of themes.
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WINNER
 
LEGO Friends Olivia's Tree House 3065
Popular LEGO Friends sets for girls!
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Monster High High School Playset
Two stories including the mad science classroom, creepateria, casketball court and lockers.
Compare at Walmart:
Monster High - High School Play Set
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2013 Innovative Toy of the Year Nominees: |
 
4D Cityscape Time Puzzles
Find puzzles for major cities, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, London, Tokyo, Paris and more.
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Crayola Light Designer
Drawings light up on a 3 dimensional surface.
No mess or clean up.
Ages 6 and up.
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Furby 2012
All new Furby for 2012!
Responds to touch, music, words and other Furbys.
Compare at Walmart:
Furby
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Illumivor Radio Controlled Mecha-Shark
Remote controlled shark with lights and sound.
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LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Learning Tablet
LeapPad 2!
A tablet for kids with built in camera and learning games.
Ages 4 to 9.
Compare at amazon:
LeapFrog LeapPad 2 Explorer
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Firevision Sports Football
Glows with ultra-bright light for day or night play.
Ages 6 and up.
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ThinkFun Swish
A spatial game that challenges you to make matches or swishes.
Ages 8 and up.
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Nominees for 2013 Infant/Toddler Toy of the Year: |
 
VTech Alphabet Activity Cube
Building blocks that teach letters.
Peg maze. Piano keys. And more.
Ages 9 months to 3 years.
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Fisher-Price Cruise and Groove Ballapalooza
Designed to grow with baby. Activities for sitting and standing.
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Rocktivity Walk N Roll Rider, Blue
Beeping horn, revving engine key, rocking tunes.
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Thinkfun Roll and Play Board Game
A child's first game. Encourages creativity, active play and gross motor skills.
Ages 18 months and up.
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WINNER
 
Cloud B Tranquil Turtle - Aqua
Underwater light effect and soothing sounds.
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B. Woofer Guitar
Cute guitar with 20 familiar songs and 9 doggie ditties.
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2013 Preschool Toy of the Year Nominations:
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Chuggington Die-Cast Wilson's Wild Ride
Over 3 feet tall with spiral play.
Ages 3 and up.
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Fisher-Price Little People Disney Princess Songs Palace
Little people sized classic Disney Princesses.
Palace has seven play areas.
Ages 18 months to 5 years.
Compare at Walmart:
Fisher-Price Little People Disney Princess Songs Palace Play Set
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WINNER
Doc McStuffins Time for Your Checkup Doll
By Just Play and Disney.
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LeapFrog LeapPad2 Explorer Learning Tablet
LeapPad 2!
A tablet for kids with built in camera and learning games.
Ages 4 to 9.
Compare at amazon:
LeapFrog LeapPad 2 Explorer
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Fisher-Price Servin' Surprises Kitchen & Table
Interactive kitchen and accessories.
Ages 2 to 6.
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Vtech Switch & Go Dinos - Brok the Brachiosaurus Dinosaur
New from Vtech.
Dinosaurs that transform to vehicles and back.
Talk button, animations, more.
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Symphony in B Music Toy
Create a symphony from 13 instruments. Ages
3 and up.
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Nominees for 2013 Activity Toy of the Year: |
 
Blingles Bling Studio
Create gem designs on any hard surface.
Ages 6 and up.
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Cool Baker Cake Pop Maker
Makes 8 cake pops, no baking required.
Ages 5 to 10.
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Crayola Light Designer
Drawings light up on a 3 dimensional surface.
No mess or clean up.
Ages 6 and up.
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WINNER
LEGO Friends Olivia's LEGO Sets
Popular LEGO for girls!
Olivia mini-doll with tree house, pet cat, ladybirds, birdhouse, butterflies and more!
Ages 6 to 12.
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Symphony in B Music Toy
Create a symphony from 13 instruments. Ages
3 and up.
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Lite Brix
Lighted building blocks for cool toys.
Helicopter, race car, space trooper and more.
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Monster High Create-a-Monster Design Lab
Build your own freaky fabulous Monster High doll!
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Nominees for 2013 Outdoor Toy of the Year: |
 
Fuze Bike FX Wheel Writer
Adds picture and led lights to light up almost any bike.
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Imperial Toy Little Tikes Go Bubbles, Blue
Bubble blower shaped like the famous Little Tikes Cozy Coupe.
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Uncle Milton Nat Geo Wild Anteater Bug Vacuum
Collect bugs, observe in the observation chamber and safely release them back into nature.
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Firevision Sports Football
Glows with ultra-bright light for day or night play.
Ages 6 and up.
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Razor 360 Flash Rider with Mini Tool Box (fs)
Classic 3 wheeler with new spark bar design.
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"The Original Big Wheel" - 16" Big Wheel Racer - Red
Grow with me 3 position adjustable seat.
Made in the USA!
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YBike Explorer Go Kart
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Nominees for 2013 Game of the Year: |
 
Jake and the Never Land Pirates Never Land Challenge
Teaches self confidence and self discovery along with early reading skills.
Ages 3 to 8.
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Patch Products Don't Rock The Boat
Balancing game for 2 to 4 players. Ages 5 and up.
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Fibber Board Game
Stretch the truth without getting caught. Ages 7 and up.
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WINNER
 
Perplexus Epic
Flip, twist and turn the sphere to solve the puzzle.
Great for travel.
Ages 6 to 12.
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Skylanders Giants Action Figures.
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Spot It Jr.! Animals
Inexpensive game, animals appeal to children, easy for travel.
Ages 4 to 15.
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The Sneaky Snacky Squirrel Game
Develops matching, sorting, strategic thinking, hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and pre-handwriting skills.
Ages 3 and up.
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2013 Specialty Toys of the Year: |
4D Cityscape Time Puzzles
Find puzzles for major cities, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, London, Tokyo, Paris and more.
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Alex All Duct Out
Make fun accessories with duct tape!
Ages 7 to 12.
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Fashion Angels Color Rox Hair Chox
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Fastrack: Ready, Aim, Score!
Aim the disks to the other side.
Develops dexterity and quick reflexes.
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WINNER
LEGO Architecture White House (21006)
LEGO Architecture series. White house.
Ages 12 to 16.
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Loopdedoo Kit for Making Twisted Accessories
Make bracelets in minutes.
Ages 8 to 15.
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Playmobil E-Rangers
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