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DECEMBER 2003

Dr. Toy Presents-Best Holiday Gifts Wish List
by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D., (Dr. Toy)

This is the time of year you want to begin to find those special play products for children. These products combine learning and fun plus they are unique and interesting. They will provide hours of fun beyond the holidays and can be used in many different ways to provide children with new playtime experiences.

Scramble Square Puzzles: Little brain teaser puzzles are easy to play, but hard to solve. Puzzle has nine 4" x 4" pieces with excellent original artwork for everyone's entertainment. Easy to carry, beautifully produced and perfect for home or to take on travel. Fascinating facts, trivia questions, hidden answers included. Ninety-one themes for all interests available in easy travel pouches. Ages four and up. $7.95, b. dazzle, inc. 800-809-4242
www.b-dazzle.com.

Unbelievably Soft Baby: Baby doll has extraordinary,delightful realistic firmness and softness. Magic Softskinª makes cuddly baby unique. Powdered scent provides your pretend mommy or daddy hours of important role-play experience. Baby is 19"and dressed in newborn clothing. This doll comes with lifetime guarantee. Price is right for good value. Ages 2 and up. $19.99, Goldberger Doll 800- 452 3655
www.goldbergerdoll.com.

Teaching Cash Register: Playing store will be fun and educational. Learn real-life money and math concepts,  coin and currency while interacting with  new talking toy. Large LCD screen shows real-life transactions with easy-to-read numbers, talking scanner rings up object, with sound effects such as "Special of the day," and "Big Bargain." Coin slot identifies and tallies real and plastic play coins,plus scale and four built-in games such as Coin Quiz and Money Math. Use plastic coupon to receive random price reductions or pay with a play credit card. Requires three "C" batteries. Ages Three and up. $44.95, Learning Resources 888-222-3909
www.learningresources.com.

Probuilder Code Blue: New construction product to build and rebuild 10 different land, sea and/or air vehicles. Reinforces multiple building to build up to 3 vehicles at a time. Three levels of building offers challenges and builds eye hand coordination and imagination. Excellent value with handy travel storage case. Ages 5 and up. $19.99, Mega Bloks 800-465-6342
www.megabloks.com.

LandAir R/C: Extraordinary radio-controlled vehicle patrols land and sky. Motorized flying aircraft can be launched and fly anywhere. Handset controls maneuver land cruiser to drive through various terrain. Push another button to launch  aircraft into the air, control it to soar in  sky or make sudden dives. Available in two different versions for racing based on R/C frequency and color. Ages 9 and up. $100.00, MGA Entertainment 800-222-4685
www.mgae.com.

Supermag: Magnetic construction system provides solid structures yet can be pulled apart easily. Consists of steel balls and plastic-coated magnetic, polarized rods. Connect rods and spheres to create endless structures and geometric shapes. Build bridge, motorcycle, building, animals and more. Ages 6 and up. $21.95, 800-647-9989
www.plastwoodusa.com.

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