On newsstands tomorrow, the celebrated magazine is packed with informative articles for parents and - of course - its signature Hot Dozen list spotlighting the magazine's picks for the hottest toys of the season. The highly anticipated issue also features a super-savvy, one-of-a-kind summer entertainment guide - the ONLY parental guide to children's summer entertainment!

In order to select the coveted Hot Dozen, the Toy Wishes editorial staff reviews hundreds of toys and games. Jim Silver, Toy Wishes co-publisher, today announced the twelve toys that the magazine has chosen to be the 'must-haves' during the 2nd and 3rd quarters, 2003.

So, without further ado, here is the Spring 2003 Hot Dozen (in alphabetical order):

• A.R.M. 4000 XL (Ohio Art/Ages 8 & up/$29.99) The "Aquatic Revenge Machine" is one powerful water blaster! Kids fill up the pack, sling it on their back, strap on the arm and with a simple flex of their bicep, they become a water force to be reckoned with!
• BARBIE TAKE-ALONG TUNES JEEP 4X4 (Fisher-Price/Ages 3 & up/$239.99) Featuring awesome detailing and snazzy styling, this jeep puts kids in control of their very own four-wheeler. Girls can cruise to their favorite tunes with the removable toy CD player and radio that plays its own discs!
• BRATZ SLUMBER PARTY (MGA Entertainment/Ages 4& up/$24.99) The pretty, popular Bratz are back this summer with cool new looks and more than 30 accessories for having fun - and being glamorous. Who knew slumber parties could be this fun?
• FURREAL FRIENDS KITTENS (Hasbro/Ages 6 & up/$19.99) As close as you can come to the real thing, these adorable kitties purr, knead their paws and mew! Six sensors in their bodies, adorable faces and fabulous fur make these life-like playmates purr-fect.
• GAMEBOY ADVANCE SP (Nintendo/Ages 4 & up/$99.99) Now it's easier than ever to take your favorite games with you wherever you go! With the unique folding design, new rechargeable lithium ion battery and backlight, this system totally rocks.
• HOT WHEELS 35TH VEHICLES AND TRACK (Mattel/Ages 3 & up/$10.99) The new Hot Wheels 35th World Race series pits five teams of 35 vehicles in a fast-rolling competition. This awesome new collection features eye-popping dramatic styling, sensational colors and the kind of performance that will ramp up the action and excitement.
• JUNIOR EXPLORER GLOBE (LeapFrog/Ages 3 & up/$49.99) This truly amazing globe lets kids learn all kinds of geographical names and facts with the touch of the 'magical' stylus! Kids can engage in creative, open-ended play as they learn about landmarks, languages and geography.
• LEGO NBA CHALLENGE (LEGO/Ages 7-12/$49.99) This astounding build-and-play arena lets kids get into the exciting action of basketball with 24 players based on the real guys in the NBA!
• MY SCENE DOLLS (Mattel/Ages 6 & up/$14.99) Barbie and her friends have it so together, from wearing the coolest styles to having the most fun! This summer meet Nicole, the newest member of the My Scene gang.
• NEOPETS (Thinkway Toys/Ages 4 & up/$14.99) A super cool online favorite is virtual no longer! Neopets are coming to life in a whole new way as a line of adorable, interactive, animals that move and respond to kids with lights, sounds and different moods.
• PEZ FLAVORED BUBBLES (Spin Master/Ages 4 & up/$2.99) Kids love bubbles. Kids love Pez. Now, kids can have their bubbles and eat them too! Six different collectible Pez heads let kids blow candy bubbles - sweet!
• STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE (Bandai/Ages 4 & up/$4.99) The always adorable fruit-scented doll and all her friends return to delight a whole new generation of kids. Each berry sweet and oh-so-scrumptious doll comes complete with pets and accessories.

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