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KB Toys Announces Annual Hot Holiday Toy List
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 KB Toys announced their much- anticipated annual list of hot toys for the holiday season. Some of the items customers will find topping children's wish lists this season include robotic dogs, scooters, a home recording studio, and marionette figures in the likeness of the teen pop idols, 'Nsync. These items and more will be featured in more than 1,300 KB Toys stores nationwide and on-line at www.kbkids.com.``There's an exciting mix of merchandise this year that reflects the increased presence of technology in toys,'' said Tom Alfonsi, Senior Vice President of Merchandising for KB Toys. ``From hi-tech dogs like Poo-Chi and Tekno to the latest musical items like Hit Clips and Dance Diva, there's something new and fun for boys and girls of all ages. Complementing these hot toys will be KB's outstanding selection of value merchandise, private label exclusives and great KB Learning Toys.'' The release of KB Toys hot toy list officially marks the beginning of a holiday selling season in which KB continues to focus on providing the most convenient shopping experience in stores or on-line. Earlier this year, www.kbkids.com was updated to incorporate customers' feedback and offer a more customer-friendly design. KB Toys remains the only toy retailer to facilitate returns and exchanges of merchandise purchased online in its stores. KB Toys operates four store formats including KB Toys, KB Toy Works, KB Toy Outlet and KB Toy Express. The following items will be available at mall- based KB Toys, neighborhood destination KB Toy Works stores, and online at www.kbkids.com this holiday shopping season. KB TOYS= 2000 TOP HOLIDAY TOYS LIST - 1. Poo-Chi/Super Poo-Chi Ages 3 & up by Tiger Electronics
- 2. Razor Scooter Ages 5 & up by Razor USA
- 3. Groovy Tunes Keyboard Ages 3 & up by KB Toys
- 4. Tekno Ages 3 & up by Manley
- 5. Hit Clips Ages 5 & up by Tiger Electronics
- 6. 'Nsync Marionettes Ages 8 & up by All Entertainment, Inc & Living Toys
- 7. Dance Diva Ages 8 & up by KB Toys
- 8. Rocket The Wonder Dog Ages 3 & up by Fisher Price
- 9. Amazing Babies Ages 4 & up by Playmates
- 10. Tucker Ages 3 & up by Hasbro
KB Toys is the nation's largest mall-based toy retailer, with $1.8 billion in annual sales. KB Toys a division of Columbus, Ohio-based Consolidated Stores Corporation, operates approximately 1,313 stores in all 50 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, doing business as KB Toys, KB Toy Works, KB Toy Outlet, KB Toy Express and with Online Shopping at www.kbkids.com. Consolidated Stores Corporation, a leading value retailer specializing in toys and closeout merchandise, operates stores throughout the country including 1,275 closeout stores operating under the names Odd Lots, Big Lots, Mac Frugal's and Pic 'N' Save. Wholesale operations are conducted through Consolidated International and Wisconsin Toy. KB Toys is headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. SOURCE: KB Toys [Posted 10/09/2000]
  
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