ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
December 11, 2009
2009 Holiday Gift Guide: Playing Along
You'll need both hands on deck for these interactive toys
Zambi the Baby Elephant (Hasbro, $49.99)
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Welcome, Zambi! This baby African elephant is the newest edition to the FurReal Friends family. Zambi responds just like a real elephant when you pet him. He can move his trunk up and down, wiggle his ears, and make trumpeting, chewing and kissing sounds. Zambi's ears are also decorated with artwork created by kids in Africa. Part of the proceeds from sales will go to the Project Zambi fund, which helps to improve the lives of young African orphans.
Also new to FurReal Friends this season is Lulu My Cuddlin' Kitty Cat ($69.95).
Matchbox Rocky the Robot Truck (Mattel, $59.99) |  |
Rev up your holiday with Rocky the Robot Truck. This hardworking dump truck is no ordinary vehicle—he's your buddy too. Rocky has a tilting truck bed that allows you to load up your cargo, and then drop it down where you want. He also has special sensors that bring him to life. Rocky can talk, tell funny jokes, play music and dance. And when he's done for the day, Rocky goes to sleep and even snores. So, load him up, and move him out!
Bumblebee Voice Mixer Helmet (Hasbro, $39.99) |  |
Become Bumblebee, the loyal Autobot from the hit Transformers movies, with this fun role-playing helmet. Remix your voice with six different music styles. Pretend you are changing from a robot into a car, and back again, by playing the transforming sounds. Or, charge into action with some of Bumblebee's movie battle phrases such as "Bumblebee to the rescue!" What better way is there to celebrate the Transformers' 25th anniversary than to be one? Autobots, roll out!
Whiplash Scooter (Street Surfing, LLC, $79.99) |  |
Experience a brand-new way to surf the sidewalks on this "scooter with a twist." The Whiplash is a cross between a caster board and a traditional scooter. To ride, place the Whiplash on a slight downward slope. Put one foot in the center of the back part of the board, and push off with your front foot. Then, twist the handlebars from side to side to keep going. You’ll be able to zip around without ever having to touch your foot to the ground again.
*Safety first: Always strap on a helmet and other protective gear before you hop aboard your scooter, bicycle or skateboard.
Nerf NBA Nerfoop 3-Point Shootout (Hasbro, $9.99) |  |
Celebrate Nerf's 40th birthday and have a ball with the NBA Nerfoop 3-Point Shootout. Who's got the best basketball-shooting skills in your circle of friends? Just hang up the net, start the clock, and find out! Whoever sinks the most baskets before time runs out will be crowned king of the court. You can also boost your score with the NBA-themed Bonus Point Ball.
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