Product Showcase: Holiday-themed toys
By Karyn M. Peterson -- Playthings, 11/18/2008 3:46:00 PM
This week’s Product Showcase features holiday-themed toys from Alexander Doll Co., KidKraft, Lego, Play Along and USAopoly.
Christmas Cheer
The collectible 8-inch Eloise Christmas doll ($69.99) features grey eyes and blonde air, and comes dressed in a Christmas version of her trademark look, with a green skirt and suspenders, white blouse, pink pantaloons, white socks, black Mary Jane shoes, plus red ear warmers, a red-and-white-striped knitted scarf, a fur-trimmed Santa’s hat and a red satin ribbon with gold bells. her dog Weenie is also adorned for the holidays in a matching scarf.
Alexander Doll Co., New York
www.madamealexander.com
Chanukah at Home
This classic wooden Chanukah Set ($29.99) for ages 3 and up lets invites the littlest kids to celebrate the holiday and safely role play the lighting of the menorah at the same time. The complete wooden playset includes a menorah, nine candles, a multicolored dreidel, six wooden coins, two potato latkes, a spatula, a pan and a storage bag for all of the pieces.
KidKraft, Dallas
www.kidkraft.com
Coolest Countdown
Forget the chocolate calendars of yesteryear! The 196-piece Lego City Advent Calendar 2008 ($29.99) is a playful twist on the classic kids’ countdown-to-Christmas calendars, featuring 24 mini gifts packaged into one themed playset. This diverse set includes eight Lego mini figures and other accessories from the Lego City line behind every numbered door, all of which are compatible with the larger Lego City sets.
Lego, Enfield, Conn.
www.lego.com
Seasonal Star
This collectible, 13-inch Hannah Montana Holiday Singing Doll ($34.99) for ages 6 and up comes packaged in a deluxe 18-piece set of accessories, including a doll stand with base, a red acoustic guitar and a silver keepsake ornament in a plush velvet gift box. She features rooted hair, key points of articulation and trend holiday fashions. Best of all, she also sings “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” at the press of a button.
Play Along, Syosset, N.Y.
www.playalongtoys.com
On a Roll
Holiday Yahtzee ($24) for ages 8 and up features custom holiday-themed dice decorated with seasonal icons (a gift, Santa’s sleigh, a candy cane, holly berries, a Christmas stocking and a tree) plus a holiday-themed, travel-sized dice cup (with lid to hold game components) and a holiday-themed score pad. The company also offers a holiday-themed version of the popular Jenga game, featuring red and green blocks and festive holiday greetings.
USAopoly, Carlsbad, Calif.
www.usaopoly.com
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Manufacturers: If you would like to be considered for the Product Showcase, please email product images (out of packaging) and descriptions to karyn.peterson@reedbusiness.com. Please include targeted age range, suggested retail price and date of availability.
