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Toys let kids ride pony, learn from a croc, jam on favorite instrument
Published on Sunday, Nov 30, 2008
OTHER OFFERINGS
Here are some of the hot holiday toys by Little Tikes and Step2's Infantino and Thinkativity units.
They are manufactured or have parts made elsewhere in the U.S. or out of the country:
FROM LITTLE TIKES
• Giddyup 'n Go Pony: Kids jump on this ride-on pony, which will scoot across the floor as the kids bounce. Realistic neighing and galloping sounds.
$199.99 at Toys R Us, Walmart, Kmart and Target.
• PopTunes musical instruments: A series of toys such as a keyboard, drum and guitar, which feature real pop tunes and let kids jam.
$19.99 each at all retailers.
• My real Digital Video Camera: A working video camera that can hold 15 minutes of recording time or 1,000 pictures. It's also waterproof for underwater recording.
$99 at all retailers.
FROM STEP2's INFANTINO
AND THINKATIVITY DIVISIONS
• Play Time Activity Center: Great for tummy time and seated play, this activity center has four sides with several activities.
$24.99 at Walmart, Target and Toys R Us.
• Feed & Learn Singing Croc: This interactive crocodile sings 26 songs about letters and words.
$19.99 at Target and online retailers.
• Pretend & Play Storyteller:
This princess castle allows children to create their own fairy tale and promotes creative storytelling and language development.
$24.99 at Target and online retailers.
Betty Lin-Fisher
OTHER OFFERINGS
Here are some of the hot holiday toys by Little Tikes and Step2's Infantino and Thinkativity units.
They are manufactured or have parts made elsewhere in the U.S. or out of the country:
FROM LITTLE TIKES
• Giddyup 'n Go Pony: Kids jump on this ride-on pony, which will scoot across the floor as the kids bounce. Realistic neighing and galloping sounds.
$199.99 at Toys R Us, Walmart, Kmart and Target.
• PopTunes musical instruments: A series of toys such as a keyboard, drum and guitar, which feature real pop tunes and let kids jam.
$19.99 each at all retailers.
• My real Digital Video Camera: A working video camera that can hold 15 minutes of recording time or 1,000 pictures. It's also waterproof for underwater recording.
$99 at all retailers.
FROM STEP2's INFANTINO
AND THINKATIVITY DIVISIONS
• Play Time Activity Center: Great for tummy time and seated play, this activity center has four sides with several activities.
$24.99 at Walmart, Target and Toys R Us.
• Feed & Learn Singing Croc: This interactive crocodile sings 26 songs about letters and words.
$19.99 at Target and online retailers.
• Pretend & Play Storyteller:
This princess castle allows children to create their own fairy tale and promotes creative storytelling and language development.
$24.99 at Target and online retailers.
Betty Lin-Fisher

