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Bakugan Battle Brawlers 6 pk

Sales rank: 1

Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card

Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle

Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score

Includes 2 character cards, 3 normal cards, 6 Bakugan marble/action figures, 2 command cards, and one special ability card

Styles selected at random when shipped

Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score Includes 2 character cards, 3 normal cards, 6 Bakugan marble/action figures, 2 command cards, and one special ability card Styles selected at random when shipped Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score Includes 2 character cards, 3 normal cards, 6 Bakugan marble/action figures, 2 command cards, and one special ability card Styles selected at random when shippedThe popular and fun anime TV series "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" has spawned this strategic game that pits a variety of "Bakugan warriors" -- such as "Juggernoids," "Fear rippers," and "Robatallians" -- against each other for points. With this Bakugan Battle Pack, kids 4 and above will enjoy the challenge of earning points by rolling their Bakugan (or shooting them from a launcher) onto magnetic cards where the plastic spheres burst open to reveal the fearsome warrior apparatus inside. Kids will also love the way the Bakugan transform suddenly into warrior mode, and fans of the show will have an especially good time with the game.



Inside each plastic sphere is a fearsome warrior apparatus. View larger.


There are many colors and varieties of Bakugan to collect. View larger.
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The Good: Wide variety of Bakugan make them fun for kids to trade and collect

The Bad: No instructions with some toys

In a Nutshell: Clever and exciting interactive game that kids will enjoy even if they're not familiar with the TV show
At a Glance

Ages: 4 and up
NOTE: The Bakugan Battle Pack includes a random selection of six Bakugan warriors. It also includes eight metal cards and instructions. It does not include the optional Bakugan Launcher.

Ready, Set, Play!
The mission of Bakugan game play is to battle against other Bakugan to win the points awarded on the cards by getting your Bakugan to land on card. Players will love pretending to be one of the various characters in the show, such as the fiery 12-year-old leader "Dan" or the wise "Marucho," and they gain a deeper understanding of the cards and warriors as they play.

The Battle Pack includes instructions, making it an ideal way for newbies to get started with this fun and exciting game. The game itself is fairly straightforward, but if your child has never played before, you might have to help him or her to understand the rules -- after reading and understanding them yourself. While some of the plastic Bakugan pieces are small and could easily get lost, others, like the Bakugan Deka, are as big as a softball.

If your child is already a Bakugan fan, the Battle Pack is a good investment. This set comes with six randomly selected Bakugan and eight magnetic cards. Your child will love how this set dramatically increases their collection of Bakugan! He or she can also use the Battle Pack to play with his friends who might not have any Bakugan of their own.

Exciting Magnetic Action
The Bakugan come in lots of colors and varieties that make them fun to collect and trade. Most of them are pocket-sized and easy for your child to carry around and bring over to their friend's houses. Having a magnet that activates the warriors is a clever idea that adds excitement to the game. The Bakugan Launcher (sold separately) is a great accessory, with three shooting modes ("curve," "angle, and "distance"), but it doesn't come with any instructions.

Room for the Imagination
We like that this that this game combines skill (aiming your Bakugan) with strategy (placement of the cards). We also enjoyed the way the warriors pop open on the magnetic cards -- although sometimes they do it even when they don't land on the cards. Being unfamiliar with the TV show, we felt a little lost at first in the world of Bakugan. But with the help of the colorful, animated Bakugan Web site, we got the gist of what the game is about and how to play. Our attempts to fire the launcher proved somewhat difficult and instructions would have helped. But the launcher isn't necessary. Kids can simply roll the Bakugan like marbles for a fun and action-packed game with their friends.


What's in the Box
Six Bakugan, eight metal cards, and instructions.

Sesame Street Slide 'N Play Ball Pit

Release Date: 2008-01-01

Sales rank: 86

Play with all of your favorite Sesame Street friends!

Includes 75 Soft-Touch balls! Includes repair patch!

Toss a ball through Ernie's hoop,

add a colorful yummy scoop to Big Bird's ice cream cone or just jump and have a ball with Elmo!

Great summertime fun for you and your friends!

Play with all of your favorite Sesame Street friends! Toss a ball through Ernie's hoop, add a colorful yummy scoop to Big Bird's ice cream cone or just jump and have a ball with Elmo! This inflatable ball pit includes 75 soft-touch balls for safe, soft and fun play!
Bakugan Starter Pack Red

Sales rank: 8

Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card

Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle

Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score

Styles selected at random when shipped

Bakugan Battle Brawlers Starter Pack- Red Bakugan battle brawlers are here. Answer the call to brawl and decide the fate of the galaxy. Magnetic marbles POP open into power Bakugan warrior action figures when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards. Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards as each card affects the battle differently. Master your shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle. Styles may vary- styles are selected at random when shipped- but will all be Red. Starter Pack includes: 3 x Bakugan Morphing Marbles 3 x Metal Cards Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle Master you battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score Colors and styles may vary Styles selected at random when shipped
Hasbro Electronic Hyper Slide

Release Date: 2007-08-30

Sales rank: 21

Electronic game for table top fun and competition

3 different games for team, 1-on-1, and solo play

Designed for 1- and 2-person play; storage compartment for discs

Includes hyper band and 4 hyper discs

Recommended for ages 8 and older

Be quick as you flick, slide or shoot the different-colored hyper discs under the arch. As the game unit calls out the sequence of colors for you to pass, the game "knows" if you've passed the right disc or not. Pass 'em fast before the buzzer blasts! Obey the voice commands, get your brain in the game and break the code, or guess which color will be called next. Play with a friend or practice solo.

Tabletop slide-and-pass excitement features electronic lights and sounds, plus an announcer's voice that talks you through three fast-sliding game modes. Electronic game unit comes with four Hyper Discs, each a different color; plus Hyper Band and instructions. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For 1 or 2 players. Be quick, pick the right colored hyper disc, and flick it under the arch before time runs out. The Hyper Slide from Hasbro packs three fast-paced electronic table-top games into one compact unit. Recommended for ages eight and up, these fast-sliding games for one or two players are fun and exciting for kids and adults.



The hyper discs can be conveniently stored in a compartment on the side of the arch. View larger.


Three fast-paced electronic table-top games in one stylish unit. View larger.
Fun, Futuristic Table Top Game
With its sleek, arched design, Hyper Slide looks like a futuristic game. Resembling a hockey game for a table top, the object is to flip the pucks through the goal. However, in these games the goal can be scored from both sides of the arch, and there are four different-colored pucks, called hyper discs. The game's electronic unit calls out a color, and you must pick that color and sent it through the arc. It automatically detects whether you've passed the right disc or not. When not in operation, the hyper discs can be conveniently stored in a compartment on the side of the arch.

Three Games for Solo Play or Two-Person Play
The Hyper Slide offers a few variations of play for your enjoyment. Two lighted buttons on the top of the Hyper Slide make it easy to choose which of the three games you want to play.

While the objects of the games are simple, playing them can be a fun challenge. The first game, "Fast Pass," is all about speed. The game commands a color and you've got to pass it through the goal quickly before the buzzer blasts. With "Add One," you've got to remember the order of colors. You start with a color and add one to the sequence each time you complete a round. "Code Buster" gives you 90 seconds to decipher the secret series of colors.

Best of all, you can play all these games with a friend or by yourself. With both "Fast Pass" and "Add One," you can even play head-to-head with another player or team. For solo play, the rubber "hyper band" is attached under the arch, bouncing the discs back to your side.

Put to the Test
Playing on any smooth, nonmetal surface, you'll be surprised how much fun the Hyper Slide really is. An announcer's voice, high-energy music, and sound effects move these games along. With your head in the game, you'll soon block out all the noise and only hear the color to flick, slide, or shoot through the arch. Unfortunately, if the constant voice directions are not your thing, the game can't be played without these sounds, nor can the volume be adjusted. On the plus side, the Hyper Slide announces your score at the end of each competition and keeps track of the highest score for each game. This electronic system runs on three "AAA" batteries (sold separately). If the Hyper Slide goes unused for two minutes, this smartly designed toy "goes to sleep," saving battery life until the player buttons are pressed.

Pros

  • 3 fast-paced games for 2-person and solo play
  • Lighted buttons make it easy to switch through games
  • Games remember high scores
  • Electronic game shuts off on its own
Cons
  • Game must be played with announcer and music going
  • Volume can't be controlled
What's in the Box
Hyper Slide electronic game, hyper band, and 4 hyper discs.

Blokus Classic

Release Date: 2007-05-01

Sales rank: 5

The most awarded game of the 21st century

Promotes healthy brain activity; winner of 20+ prestigious awards, including Mensa Select

Features bright colors and simple rules; ideal for ages 5 and up

Game ends when one person places all their pieces, or when there are no possible moves

Includes 400 - piece game board with raised edges, 84 colored playing pieces, and instruction guide

Grades K and up. Europe's 2003 game of the year! Develops logic and spacial perception while kids learn to be tactical. Players take turns placing pieces on their board, each starting from their corner. Each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners! The goal is to get rid of all your pieces. The game ends when all players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. Includes one gameboard with 400 squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors, and an instruction guide.

Fun for both kids and adults, Blokus is a strategy board game that challenges spatial thinking. Bright colors and simple rules make it ideal for ages five and up, but adults will certainly be engrossed by this unique and challenging game.

Not Your Average Board Game
Blokus encourages creative thinking and has received a Mensa award for promoting healthy brain activity. The goal of this game is for players to fit all of their pieces onto the board. When placing a piece it may not lie adjacent to the player's other pieces, but must be placed touching at least one corner of their pieces already on the board. The player who gets rid of all of their tiles first is the winner and strategic thinking helps as you block moves from your opponent. Blokus sometimes comes to an end because there are no more possible moves.

Four players make this abstract game especially fast and exciting; however, it can be just as fun for two or three players. Blokus has come up with a number of different ways to play the game to make it more thrilling when playing with less than four players. Draft Blokus allows a player to use more than one color and Reverse Blokus reverses the entire game so that the person who places the least amount of tiles on the board is the winner. It can even be played in a solitaire version when one player attempts to place all of their pieces in a single sitting. A game of Blokus typically lasts a 30 minutes. As a practical feature, raised edges on the board help keep the tiles in place and allow convenient clean-up. This game includes 84 pieces in four vibrant colors, an instruction guide, and one gameboard with 400 squares.

Blokus is simple to understand, but the game's complexity is revealed shortly after everyone begins to play. It can be addictive, even for those not normally into abstract games. Blokus is a catalyst for spatial thinking, as players form images in their mind before placing the pieces on the board. Children and adults can play together for hours of competitive family fun. As Europe's 2003 Game of the Year, Blokus is adored by many and even played in professional tournaments.

What's in the Box
84 pieces in four colors, gameboard with 400 squares, and an instruction guide.


Once a piece has been placed on the board it can't be moved, so plan your moves carefully.

Adding to the game's challenges, each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners.

LEGO Star Wars Imperial Dropship

Release Date: 2007-11-26

Sales rank: 10

Send in the Imperial Dropship with its stormtrooper squad!

Equipped with laser cannons and a detachable troop platform, this speedy space transport is ready to battle the Rebellion on any planet in the Empire.

Includes 3 stormtroopers and shadow stormtrooper pilot!

Ship drops seat with 3 stormtroopers

81 pieces

Send in the Imperial Dropship with its stormtrooper squad! Equipped with laser cannons and a detachable troop platform, this speedy space transport is ready to battle the Rebellion on any planet in the Empire. Includes three stormtroopers and a shadow stormtrooper pilot. Lift back up to drop the clone troop platform into battle. Imperial Dropship is 4" long. 81 pieces.
Bakugan Battle Arena

Release Date: 2008-02-25

Sales rank: 11

Magnetic marbles pop open when on metal card

Use strategy to place you cards and set up for battle

Master your battle skills by shooting your Bakugan and landing on card to score

Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards effectively as each card affects the battle differently.

Bakugan figures and cards sold separately.

Answer the call to brawl and decide the fate of the galaxy. These small spheres magnetically morph into powerful Bakugan warriors when they roll onto the real metal Gate Cards. Use strategy to place your metal Gate Cards effectively as each card affects the battle differently. Then master your precision shooting skills to roll your Bakugan into battle and win. Cards and figures not included.
Fisher-Price Elmo Live

Release Date: 2008-11-01

Sales rank: 160

Elmo actually speaks as his mouth opens and closes just like the real muppet, Elmo, from Sesame Street.

He waves his arms, sits and stands, even crosses his legs.

Tells stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games.

Head bobbles back and forth as he speaks.

Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo’s foot, tummy, back or nose.

Is it live or is it Elmo Live? For the first time ever, in this truly life-like creation, Elmo really appears to be speaking as his mouth opens and closes just like a muppet. His mannerisms are right on target and his head bobbles back and forth as he speaks. Elmo waves his arms, sits and stands, and even crosses his legs while telling stories and jokes, singing songs and playing games. Children can activate the magic with a tickle or a squeeze of Elmo's foot, tummy, back or nose. Requires 6 "AA" batteries, included. Measures 12" tall.

Purchase limit of two (2) per household.
Connect Four

Sales rank: 30

Connect Four is a vertical game of tic-tac-toe, but with a twist - you have to get four in a row!

The first player to get four checkers lined up in a row in any direction--horizontal, vertical, or diagonal--wins the game

Game includes: grid, two end supports, 21 black checkers and 21 red checkers

This game is centuries old, Captain James Cook used to play it with his fellow officers on his long voyages, and so it has also been called "Captain's Mistress"

For 2 Players

The rules are simple: try to build a row of four checkers while keeping your opponent from doing the same. Sounds easy, but it's not! The vertical strategy creates a unique challenge: you must think in a whole new way to block your opponent's moves! For 2 players. Game includes: grid, two end supports, 21 black checkers and 21 red checkers.Connect Four is like vertical tic-tac-toe. Unlike tic-tac-toe, however (as the name suggests), you must get four checkers in a row. One player has red checkers; the other has black checkers. To play, alternate turns at dropping one of checkers down a slot at the top of the upright grid. The first player to get four checkers lined up in a row in any direction--horizontal, vertical, or diagonal--wins the game. --Alison Golder
Chutes and Ladders Diego Edition

Release Date: 2008-01-02

Sales rank: 2

The classic up-and-down board game for preschoolers featuring the popular animated animal rescuer, Diego, and all his friends!

Spin the spinners, climb the ladders and race to the top!

Gameboard comes with 4 Go, Diego, Go! character pawns, spinner with base and arrow, and instructions.

Choose your favorite character -- Diego, Alicia, Baby Jaguar or Rescue Pack ¿ to move along the gameboard.

You¿ll meet many interesting animals along the way, but watch out for those chutes! Sliding down will set you behind

Sube, sube, sube! Climb to the top with Diego! Calling all Animal Rescuers! It's time to spin the spinner, climb those ladders, and race to get to the top! Choose your Animal Rescuer - Diego, Alicia, Baby Jaguar or Rescue Pack - to move along the gameboard. You'll meet many interesting animals along the way, but watch out for those chutes! Sliding down will set you behind! Al rescate, amigos! To the rescue, my friends!No reading required to play.Includes gameboard, four Go, Diego, Go! character pawns, spinner with base and arrow, and instructions.

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