Post by Collector's Connection on Oct 19, 2004 0:47:03 GMT -5
eToys Unwraps the Season's Top Educational Toys
Monday October 18, 6:02 am ET
Online Retailer Recommends Best Learning Toys for Holiday Gift-Giving
DENVER, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The top educational toys for the 2004 holiday season encourage interactive play, with learning adventures that include exploring the globe, composing music and growing tadpoles, according to the experts at eToys (www.etoys.com). The one-stop shop for children's toys and video games online, eToys features one of the largest selections of engaging educational toys, hard-to-find specialty toys as well as the holiday season's most popular toys. The company announced today its picks for the top educational toys this holiday season.
The year's top educational toys use arcade-style games, music, drawing and even characters from favorite children's TV shows to integrate learning and fun. Whether teaching world facts, like continents and capitals or basic skills, like spelling and grammar, these learning toys keep children engaged regardless of their ages or interests.
The eToys Holiday 2004 Best Educational Toys List
V.Smile TV Learning System (VTech Industries)
This system combines TV and video games with learning to create an engaging and educational experience for preschoolers. Simply plug the console into the TV, pop in a Smartridge and let the gaming adventures begin. (Ages 3 to 7)
LeapFrog: Interactive Explorer Globe (LeapFrog Toys)
The interactive talking globe that lets players travel around the world, play exciting games and learn amazing facts. Touch the globe with the "magic pen" to learn thousands of world facts including continents, countries, capitals, music, currency and more. (Ages 8 to 17)
Leapster Multimedia Learning System (LeapFrog Toys)
Equipped with the interactive Leapster system and a library of skill-building Leapster Learning books, children can play action-packed learning games, read electronic storybooks, create works of art and watch educational videos. Kids control all the action using a multi-directional control pad or a touch-sensitive stylus. (4 to 8 years)
Fisher-Price: InteracTV Learning System (Fisher-Price)
This ground-breaking system turns watching television into an active learning experience by letting children interact with characters from their favorite TV shows, including Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street and SpongeBob SquarePants. (Ages 3 to 6)
Barbie Desktop Computer (Oregon Scientific)
A fun and friendly introduction to the world of PC computers, this interactive and engaging learning tool will guide Barbie fans through 25 activities like spelling, math, grammar, vocabulary, memory and games. (Ages 4 to 12)
Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube (Munchkins, Inc.)
This exciting learning toy teaches how sounds combine to form true polyphonic music. Just press one of the musical sides and hear the instrument play on, allowing children to compose and arrange millions of musical masterpieces. (Ages 8 months to 3 years)
Artificial Intelligence Learning Series: Tablet Notebook (VTech Industries)
This smart, kid-sized notebook computer engages older learners in fun, challenging activities that teach English, math, science, geography and history. Arcade-style games introduce higher-level thinking through unique Artificial Intelligence technology. (Ages 9 to 13)
Fisher-Price: Learn Through Music Learning System with Elmo's Scavenger Hunt Cartridge (Fisher-Price)
This interactive early learning system uses rhythm, rhyme and repetition of musical sounds and lyrics to teach preschoolers fundamental lessons. The Elmo's ABC Scavenger Hunt cartridge teaches early reading and language skills through a fun alphabet search. (Ages 18 months to 3 years)
Planet Frog (Uncle Milton Ind.)
Planet Frog is a magical place where children watch live tadpoles transform into real frogs. Observe the frogs swim in the pond and explore their habitat surroundings, and learn about the important role frogs play in the environment. (Ages 6 to 16)
Deluxe Microscope and Telescope Set (Eastcolight Ltd.)
Encourage children's interest in science with a microscope and telescope set. The 30x60x50mm telescope features a sturdy aluminum body and includes a tripod. The microscope magnifies up to 1000x and comes with a 68-piece accessory assortment that includes prepared and blank slides, hatchery, spatula, tweezers, petri dish, scalpel and more. (Ages 8 to 14)
About eToys Direct
eToys Direct offers thousands of toys, custom dolls, video games and baby products to online and catalog shoppers through its popular web sites and its strategic retail partnerships. The company owns eToys (www.etoys.com) and the My Twinn doll company (www.mytwinn.com) and operates KBtoys.com (www.kbtoys.com) under a long-term licensing agreement. eToys Direct also provides a toy and video game solution to its online and catalog partners, supplying category management, full-featured content, inventory control, order fulfillment and customer support. The privately held company is based in Denver.
Source: eToys Direct
Monday October 18, 6:02 am ET
Online Retailer Recommends Best Learning Toys for Holiday Gift-Giving
DENVER, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The top educational toys for the 2004 holiday season encourage interactive play, with learning adventures that include exploring the globe, composing music and growing tadpoles, according to the experts at eToys (www.etoys.com). The one-stop shop for children's toys and video games online, eToys features one of the largest selections of engaging educational toys, hard-to-find specialty toys as well as the holiday season's most popular toys. The company announced today its picks for the top educational toys this holiday season.
The year's top educational toys use arcade-style games, music, drawing and even characters from favorite children's TV shows to integrate learning and fun. Whether teaching world facts, like continents and capitals or basic skills, like spelling and grammar, these learning toys keep children engaged regardless of their ages or interests.
The eToys Holiday 2004 Best Educational Toys List
V.Smile TV Learning System (VTech Industries)
This system combines TV and video games with learning to create an engaging and educational experience for preschoolers. Simply plug the console into the TV, pop in a Smartridge and let the gaming adventures begin. (Ages 3 to 7)
LeapFrog: Interactive Explorer Globe (LeapFrog Toys)
The interactive talking globe that lets players travel around the world, play exciting games and learn amazing facts. Touch the globe with the "magic pen" to learn thousands of world facts including continents, countries, capitals, music, currency and more. (Ages 8 to 17)
Leapster Multimedia Learning System (LeapFrog Toys)
Equipped with the interactive Leapster system and a library of skill-building Leapster Learning books, children can play action-packed learning games, read electronic storybooks, create works of art and watch educational videos. Kids control all the action using a multi-directional control pad or a touch-sensitive stylus. (4 to 8 years)
Fisher-Price: InteracTV Learning System (Fisher-Price)
This ground-breaking system turns watching television into an active learning experience by letting children interact with characters from their favorite TV shows, including Dora the Explorer, Sesame Street and SpongeBob SquarePants. (Ages 3 to 6)
Barbie Desktop Computer (Oregon Scientific)
A fun and friendly introduction to the world of PC computers, this interactive and engaging learning tool will guide Barbie fans through 25 activities like spelling, math, grammar, vocabulary, memory and games. (Ages 4 to 12)
Munchkin Mozart Magic Cube (Munchkins, Inc.)
This exciting learning toy teaches how sounds combine to form true polyphonic music. Just press one of the musical sides and hear the instrument play on, allowing children to compose and arrange millions of musical masterpieces. (Ages 8 months to 3 years)
Artificial Intelligence Learning Series: Tablet Notebook (VTech Industries)
This smart, kid-sized notebook computer engages older learners in fun, challenging activities that teach English, math, science, geography and history. Arcade-style games introduce higher-level thinking through unique Artificial Intelligence technology. (Ages 9 to 13)
Fisher-Price: Learn Through Music Learning System with Elmo's Scavenger Hunt Cartridge (Fisher-Price)
This interactive early learning system uses rhythm, rhyme and repetition of musical sounds and lyrics to teach preschoolers fundamental lessons. The Elmo's ABC Scavenger Hunt cartridge teaches early reading and language skills through a fun alphabet search. (Ages 18 months to 3 years)
Planet Frog (Uncle Milton Ind.)
Planet Frog is a magical place where children watch live tadpoles transform into real frogs. Observe the frogs swim in the pond and explore their habitat surroundings, and learn about the important role frogs play in the environment. (Ages 6 to 16)
Deluxe Microscope and Telescope Set (Eastcolight Ltd.)
Encourage children's interest in science with a microscope and telescope set. The 30x60x50mm telescope features a sturdy aluminum body and includes a tripod. The microscope magnifies up to 1000x and comes with a 68-piece accessory assortment that includes prepared and blank slides, hatchery, spatula, tweezers, petri dish, scalpel and more. (Ages 8 to 14)
About eToys Direct
eToys Direct offers thousands of toys, custom dolls, video games and baby products to online and catalog shoppers through its popular web sites and its strategic retail partnerships. The company owns eToys (www.etoys.com) and the My Twinn doll company (www.mytwinn.com) and operates KBtoys.com (www.kbtoys.com) under a long-term licensing agreement. eToys Direct also provides a toy and video game solution to its online and catalog partners, supplying category management, full-featured content, inventory control, order fulfillment and customer support. The privately held company is based in Denver.
Source: eToys Direct