NEW YORK -- April 15, 2003 -- Finding what's cool for your kids this summer just got a whole lot easier.
Whether you're shopping for your own children or their friends, for everyday or birthday, Toy Wishes has got the hot list for you.
Found only in the Spring issue of Toy Wishes magazine, the "Top 10 Toys For Boys" and the "Top 10 Toys For Girls" lists feature everything from Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Hot Wheels to Strawberry Shortcake, Bratz and Neopets.
The Spring 2003 issue of Toy Wishes Magazine hit newsstands nationwide on April 8th, 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! The latest edition of the bi-annual toy magazine is the largest Spring issue yet, featuring innovative ideas on how to spend quality time with the kids in your life, plans for the perfect outdoor adventure, the inside scoop on summer camp and reviews on hundreds of toys.
In addition to the "Top 10 Toys For Boys" and the "Top 10 Toys For Girls" lists, the Spring 2003 issue of Toy Wishes also features 'Top 10' toy lists for toddlers, rainy days, travel and the toys that kids love, but drive parents crazy! Once again, Toy Wishes has taken the guesswork out of toy shopping - and put the fun back in!
Here's what you'll find on the "Top 10 Toys For Boys" list:
1. HOT WHEELS HIGHWAY 35 WORLD RACE VEHICLES AND TRACK SET (Mattel/Cars Ages 3+, Track Ages 5 & up/$10.99-11.99) With five teams, five track sets and over thirty-five vehicles to collect from this World Race is off to an amazing start!2. TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES ACTION FIGURES (Playmates/Ages 4 & up/$5.99-$19.99) Ready for Ninja action, each articulated figure has unique accessories just like in the TV show!
3. ZIPZAPS THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS LINE (Radio Shack/Ages 8 & up/$6.99-12.99) Zip together, zap with a charger and zoom! The body and tuner upgrade kits let boys build cool cars from the hit movie.
4. TRANSFORMERS GALVATRON WITH CLENCH (Hasbro/Ages 5 & up/$24.99) Part of the action-packed Gigacon line, Galvatron comes with electric sounds and lights plus a Mini-Con storage area!
5. HOT WHEELS RAPTOR BLAST TRACK SET (Mattel/Ages 5 & up/$19.99) Boys can race Hot Wheels along the motorized track, trap them in the vertical chamber to gain speed then release to aim for the two-headed raptor who explodes when hit!
6. TONY HAWK 5-INCH ACTION FIGURES (Art Asylum/Ages 4-14/$6.99) Every detail on this x-tremely cool figure is authentic Hawk, from the official gear to the insane poseability. Collect all three!
7. BIONICLE BOHROK-KAL (LEGO/Ages 7 & up/$7.99) The six Bohrok-Kal want to clear the land of Mata Nui. Now the Toa Nova figures must fend them off with new tools and armor! Each figure contains forty pieces.
8. THE FAST AND FURIOUS DIE-CAST COLLECTIBLES (Racing Champions/Ages 3 & up/$2.99) Boys can collect of all of these high performance, import and domestic 1:64-scale cars - if they can catch them!
9. NAKNAK (Hasbro/Ages 5 & up/$6.99) Boys collect these stacking battle figures and challenge opponents to stacking competitions. Choose from over ninety different figures, each can be posed in eighty different ways.
10. SPEEDEEZ 5-PACK VEHICLE ASSORTMENT WITH ACCESSORIES (Playmates/Ages 4 & up/$4.99) With high detail and patented nitrosphere rolling wheels, these super cool vehicle sets will satisfy every need for speed.
Here's what you'll find on the "Top 10 Toys For Girls" list:1. NEOPETS (Thinkway Toys/Ages 4 & up/$14.99) Each of the six new Neopets is enhanced with three different moods. The adorable, popular pets talk and light up at the sound of a voice.2. STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DOLLS (Bandai/Ages 4 & up/$4.99-12.99) The strawberry scented gal and her pals are back! The adorable dolls come complete with accessories. The Sweet Sisters two-pack comes a 5-minute DVD!
3. MY SCENE DOLLS (Mattel/Ages 6 & up/$14.99) These hip, big-city babes continue to rule the fashion scene. This summer meet Nolee, the newest member of the gang - she's a got a passion for skating and is a bit of a bookworm.
4. BRATZ SLUMBER PARTY (MGA/Ages 4 & up/$24.99) Get ready for the ultimate slumber party! With over 30 accessories - including a diary, nightwear and overnight necessities - these girls are too trendy to be tired!
5. DELUXE POCKET NEOPETS (Hasbro/Ages 6 & up/$19.99) With a large play surface and three figure characters with interactive biocards, this item is a great way for girls to get into the Neopets craze! Includes character recognition and six games.
6. BARBIE FIGURINES DOUGH CUTTERS (Rose Art/Ages 3 & up/$2.99-3.99) Fun Dough has never been so fashionable! This modeling compound comes in a canister topped with a Barbie Figure, which can be used to cut the dough.
7. MY FIRST BABY ANNABELL (Zapf Creation/Ages 3 & up/$19.99) At 14 inches, this smaller version of Annabell makes the perfect first baby doll.
8. ELLO-OPOLIS (Mattel/Ages 5 & up/$19.99) Make people, places and even jewelry using the 180 pieces and reusable stickers in this construction set designed specifically for girls.
9. DANCE 'N FLEX BARBIE DOLL (Mattel/Ages 3 & up/$14.99) Barbie's ready to hit the dance floor, thanks to her totally poseable body. Her radio, gym bag and water bottle also help her get into the groove.
10. AUDUBON STATE BIRDS (Wild Republic/Ages 3 & up/$6-12) Girls will learn about the state birds as they collect these realistic looking - and sounding - plush friends.
Consumers who frequent Zany Brainy and FAO Schwarz will receive a free issue of Toy Wishes Spring 2003 when they make a purchase, while supplies last.
Toy Wishes is available at newsstands everywhere. For more information check out www.toywishes.com.
