Jersey Family Fun's
Best Tech
Toys for Kids 2014
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STEM Comes to the Playroom HEXBUG VEX Robotics 4-in-1 Kit The 4-in-1 Kit includes everything a kid needs to build one giant robotic Ant, Scarab, Spider or Strandbeast with 64 different programming variations to choose from. Flipping switches, connecting pieces experimenting with sensors, kids will learn about how the motors, sensors, gears and a robot's brain work together to bring the robot to life. Comes with over 650 snap together pieces and seven electronic elements Available on Amazon for $168.85
All these possibilities & more
Thamos & Kosmos Remote Control Machines DLX This incredible STEM-inspired toy allows kids to build 20 motorized vehicles and machines and control them with a wireless remote control unit including a three-wheeled car, bat-bot, stag beetle, robot, battle car, ball collector car, forklift, tunneling vehicle, truck, drilling machine, crane, robotic arm and more or your own creations. Comes with 3 motors, remote control unit, battery holder and 155 building pieces. 128-page, full-color instruction book. Available on Amazon for $124.99
SPARKUP Magical Book Reader Ignite your child's love for reading!
What it is & How it Works The Sparkup Magical Book Reader is an innovative device that uses technology to help your child read any picture book by hearing a familiar voice read the story. 1) Attach the Sparkup to any picture book. Record your voice as you read aloud. Parents can also download prerecorded audio files from Sparkup. 2) Kids re-attach the Sparkup to read these books at their own pace or follow along as a familiar voice reads it aloud. 3) The "magic" of the device is that it automatically recognizes the selected book and can follow along.
Includes The Magical Book Reader A hardcover demo book Instruction manual One USB cable Three AA bateries Place your order before December 15th and get two FREE large paperbook classics with preloaded Sparkup audiobooks (20$ value)
Available on _______ Amazon and Sparkup.com ___________ $59.99
Easy-to-use 1.4’’ color touch screen
VTech® Kidizoom® Smartwatch A VTech® Kidizoom® Smartwatch is not any ordinary watch. This Smartwatch not only teaches kids how to tell time, but also has many features that will rival any tablet. * More than than 50 digital & analog clock displays * Alarm clock with fun tones and animation including a voice message. On orders of $19.95 or * Timer and stopwatch in kid-friendly themes more until 12/1/14 * Voice recorder with funny voice changing effects
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Specific Product Information Camera, with photo effects, is positioned on side of watch display. Has video recording capabilities
Includes a USB cord for the rechargeable battery. Can stay charged for 2 weeks.
Includes 4 games & ability to download more games & watch displays at Vtech's site. PC & MAC compatible for uploading photos, videos & audio files.
$59.99 Available on Amazon ______ & $49.99 on _____ Vtech
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Easy-to-use 7’’ multi-touch hi-res 1024 X 600 screen
VTech® InnoTab® Max InnoTab MAX gives kids a tablet they can grow with an ever-expanding library of over 650 educator-supported learning cartridges and carefully-selected educational Android apps. The innovative design has a tough, kid-friendly, detachable cover, giving kids a more grown-up feel. Parents can download apps from Learning Lodge® and use enhanced parental controls to manage their child's apps, web access, tablet time and monitor their child's learning progress. For more information & demonstration videos visit_____________ www.vtechkids.com.
Specific Product Information 180° Rotating Camera ~ 2MP 8GB Storage ~ Expandable to 40GB with a micro SD card (not included) Has video recording capabilities, Show pictures, videos & more on your TV (HDMI cable not included) Built-in Lithium Battery + AC Adaptor 6+ Hours
18 total apps, 2 free downloadable apps, 1 Toca Boca apps Wi-Fi-certified for safe internet use. Kids can send & receive voice messages, photos, drawings and more to & from most smartphones.
$109.99
Available_________ on Amazon & ______________ Vtech w/bonus gift
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Video Games
1-2 Players
Wii, WiiU, Nintendo 2DS, 3DS, PS3, PS4, XBox One, XBox 360
$74.99 Look for Black Friday & Bundle Deals
Skylanders Trap Team Skylanders is back! But this time when you and your kids go after the over 40 evil villians, you can 'trap' them with special crystal traps. A trapped villian can pass a challenge and then be played as a good character. Consider it a lesson in how there's good in all of us... as you're trying to trap Kaos of course. Skylanders Trap Team does come with a new portal, characters, and traps, but all previous Skylanders characters will work with the Trap Team portal. Skystones and tilting lock puzzles are back as well. Additionally, in 2 player mode, players now share treasures allowing players of different abilities to make progress together. Many are calling Skylanders Trap Team the best so far in the Skylanders series. Available on Amazon.
1-2 Players Ages 7+
WiiU, Nintendo 3DS, PS3, PS4, Playstation Vita, XBox One, XBox 360, PC
$59.99 Rated “E10+� for everyone 10 and older
Lego Batman 3 Beyond Gotham Brainaic is out to destroy the Earth and it's up to you and the kids to stop him. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his twisted collection of miniature cities from across the universe and the greatest Super Heroes and most cunning Super Villains and you must venture into space and harness the power of Lantern Rings from each of the 7 Lantern Corps in order to stop him. The newest Lego game includes lots of new features & content. * * * * *
More than 150 of the popular DC Comic characters Players can be their favorite character & explore the 7 Lantern Corps planets. Classic 1960's Batman TV series-themed bonus level Specific theme songs for characters Incredible line-up of voice actors & star-studded appearances
Available on Amazon.
1 Player
WiiU, Nintendo 3DS, PS3, XBox 360
$29.99-$39.99 Rated “E10+� for everyone 10 and older
PAC-MAN & the Ghostly Adventures 2 The Pac-Man gang is back with new worlds, new characters, and new power ups! Following the colorful characters and world of the PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures animated series, PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 features PAC-MAN, Spiral and Cylindria in a new storyline as they defend PacWorld from the ghoulish army of Lord Betrayus. * Journey to Outer Space and back through time to the Prehistoric World while still battling Betrayus and his ghoulish army in Pacworld and Netherworld. * Encounter new friends and enemies from Seasons 1 & 2 of the hit Animation Series. * Enjoy enhanced power ups from the first game along with brand new power ups helping PAC become larger than life! Available on Amazon.
1-2 Players
Nintendo 3DS
$29.99 Rated “E10+” for everyone 10 and older
Power Rangers Super MegaForce Oh no! The Ruthless Prince Vekar has arrived with his massive alien Armada to conquer the Earth. To face this new evil threat, the Megaforce Rangers use special Morphers and Keys, which allow them to change into the Super MegForce Rangers. Using these special keys, players have the incredible ability to play as Legendary Rangers from the past, with their amazing powers and weapons. Can you channel your inner Super Megaforce to stop the evil Prince Vekar once and for all? * Defeat enemies with martial arts action & engage in epic, super-sized Zord battles * 30 playable characters with an all-star lineup from the hit live-action television series * Scan POWER RANGERS SUPER MEGAFORCE Ranger Keys to unlock power-ups and play as legendary Red Rangers from the past • Play as ALL of the Legendary Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Available on Amazon.
1-2 Players (2-12 Players Online Play)
PS3, PS4, XBox 360, PC
$19.99 Rated “E10+� for everyone 10 and older
GRID Autosport Brings alive the experience of becoming a professional racing driver with Grid Autosport. * 5 radically different racing styles give unique experiences and require different race strategies. * Gamers will compete in series dedicated to Touring Cars, Hyper cars, Endurance GT Cars, Prototypes, Single-Seaters and many, many more. * GRID Autosport features over 100 routes across 22 incredible locations * RaceNet Multiplayer Integration - Gamers can join with friends to form Racing Clubs and race under team colors against other Clubs in the community as clan style gaming comes to GRID Autosport. Available on Amazon.
1-2 Players (2-12 Players Online Play)
PS3, XBox 360
$49.99 Rated “E10+” for everyone 10 and older
F1 2014 Players of all abilities will feel what it’s like to compete in races with the greatest drivers in the world. * The full FORMULA ONE circuit roster has a new 2014 FORMULA 1 RUSSIAN GRAND PRIX set at the stunning Sochi Autodrom, and the return of Austria's Spielberg circuit. * Turbochargers increase both overtaking opportunities & the demands placed on drivers * All but two teams lined up with new drivers at the start of the season and F1 2014 includes all the changes up and down the grid, including Kimi Raikkonen's return to Ferrari, Kevin Magnussen's debut at McLaren and Daniel Riccardo's move to Red Bull. * Play through a full FORMULA ONE season or choose from shorter seasons, including 7 race and 12 race options. Available on Amazon.
1-4 Players Ages 7+
PS3, XBox 360
$29.99 Rated “E10+� for everyone 10 and older
Tenkai Knights: Brave Battle Players become legendary and powerfully robotic Tenkai Knights to help save the world! Powered by a special Tenkai energy everything in this world can transform, combine and shape shift. Master amazing powers in order to stop the evil Vilius and his army of shape shifting robots from destroying two worlds. * Harness the incredible power of Tenkai Energy to become a legendary Tenkai Knights. * Modify your Tenkai Knight with over 100+ parts. Customize your build to exploit your opponents' weaknesses. * Story Mode: Co-op with a friend to complete missions based on the animated series * VS Mode: Battle with up to 3 other players to crown the most powerful hero! Available on Amazon.