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SHOW ME THE GOODS: JUNIOR EDITION
WOWWEE
Dive into Baby Shark’s watery world with the Baby
Shark’s Big Show! Shark House Playset with Lights &
Sounds! Based on the new Nick Jr. animated series, this playset includes more than 25 pieces so kids can pretend to swim from room to room on the swimming swing or ride down the slide; turn on Baby Shark’s karaoke machine to sing along to the Baby Shark’s Big Show! theme song; and have a dance party with the light-up disco ball. Plus, the removable chimney becomes a whistle. This playset comes with glow-in-the-dark stickers, closes for easy storage, and encourages imaginative play.
Ages: 3+ | MSRP: $29.99 Available: Amazon, Target, Walmart (August)
BRIO
All aboard the BRIO Mickey Mouse Deluxe Set! Kids can build the tracks into the shape of Mickey’s head and then send Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, and Donald on a fun train ride. The set features 33 pieces, including the BRIO Mickey Mouse Record & Play Station, the BRIO Mickey Mouse Battery Train, four character figures, 23 wooden tracks, and more.
Ages: 3+ | MSRP: $179.99 | Available: Amazon (fall)
HORIZON GROUP USA
With Hello Kitty Chalk Alive, kids can create sidewalk chalk art that comes to life through an augmented reality (AR) experience. The kit includes 12 colorful chalks, a mess-free chalk holder, and four 10-inch character stencils that kids can use to color the Sanrio character right onto the sidewalk. Kids can scan their chalk art into the free Chalk Alive mobile app to watch their drawings come alive in 4D as an AR version of Hello Kitty jumps around and dances. Users can blow heart-shaped bubbles and watch them burst with confetti, dance with unicorn kitties, and capture star-filled balloons with the app, which is compatible with Android and iPhone devices.
Ages: 5+ | MSRP: $9.97 | Available: Walmart
HASBRO
It’s snack time! The Star Wars Galactic Snackin’ Grogu animatronic toy will react when kids place any of the accessories to his hand. When they put an accessory to his mouth, he’ll make eating sounds and let kids know if he thinks it’s yummy or yucky. When Grogu wants to be held, he’ll reach up with both arms, and he can also perform a two-handed Force move, inspired by the second season of The Mandalorian.
Ages: 4+ | MSRP: $79.99 | Available: mass retailers (fall)
TONIES
Tonies adds new Sesame Street characters to its line of interactive, storytelling figures. Kids can learn about music with the Elmo Tonie and his friends Abby and Cookie Monster. They can dance, play, laugh, and learn about different instruments and musical styles, as well as learn about mindfulness and friendship. With the Cookie Monster Tonie, kids can learn about healthy habits, eating in moderation, patience, and friendship along with help from Elmo and Abby.
Ages: 3+ | MSRP: $14.99 each Available: Amazon, target.com, tonies.com (September)
BBC
Snuggle up and get comfy with Bluey and Bingo in the new Bluey Toddler 2-Piece Cotton Pajama set from
American Marketing Enterprises.
These toddler pajamas are perfect for a sleepover with pals, and are available in sizes 2T-5T.
MSRP: $7.88
Available: Walmart (in-store, August)
SKECHERS
Oh, the places you’ll go in these new kicks! The
Skechers x Dr. Seuss: Marley
Jr. — Great Sights sneakers are colorful, whimsical, high-top kicks for kids’ next adventure. Part of the Skechers x Dr. Seuss Oh, the Places You’ll Go! collection, these sneakers are available in kids (11-4) and toddlers (5-10) sizes.
MSRP: $50 (kids); $48 (toddlers) Available: Skechers stores, skechers.com
KIDKRAFT
What does Blue want for her snack? Find out with the Blue’s Clue's & You! CookingUp-Clues Play Kitchen. Parents can place the paw print stickers on items in the play kitchen; then when the item is discovered, kids can draw it in the Handy Dandy Notebook. Kids will also discover Blue’s household friends throughout the four-sided playset, which features a sink, a fridge, a snack table, a stove, and an oven.
Ages: 3+ | MSRP: $99.99 Available: Walmart exclusive
VTECH
With Blue’s
Clues & You! Sto-
rytime with Blue, kids can sit down with the plush Blue and use the nonremovable Handy Dandy Notebook to choose from three of Blue’s favorite stories with a fun twist, each narrated by Josh: GoldiBlue and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Magenta, or Three Little Pigs. Each eight-page book features a variety of characters from the Nick Jr. series, including Magenta, Mailbox, Mr. Salt and Mrs. Pepper, Shovel and Pail, and Sidetable Drawer. The buttons on Blue’s paws trigger music, reading comprehension questions, or a game of Blue’s Clues, which kids can play to discover what story Blue wants to read next.
Ages: 2+ | MSRP: $34.99 Available: Target exclusive (Aug. 1)
SPIN MASTER
You got your letter to Hogwarts and your brand-new wand — now, it’s time for the perfect pet! The Enchanting Hedwig Interactive Plush features realistic features, movements, and sounds. She moves her beak, flaps her wings, and turns her head 270 degrees. Hedwig also features intuitive ruffle detection, meaning she can distinguish the direction of petting — and if kids are doing it the wrong way. Hedwig also responds to the tone of your voice: Speak lovingly, and she’ll respond with happy coos. The interactive plush comes with a Hogwarts envelope she can hold in her beak.
Ages: 5+ MSRP: $39.99 Available: mass retailers (Aug. 1)
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Sithmas time is here! In the book Vader Family Sithmas, Vader is doing his best to raise his rebellious kids Luke and Leia, while running the galactic Empire and navigating holiday cheer — including the Imperial gift exchange, Force-wielding snowball fights, gingerbread Death Stars, sledding with Han Solo, and more.
MSRP: $14.95 | Available: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, chroniclebooks.com (Oct. 10)
ISCREAM
Sharing is caring! Iscream has a full line of Care Bears accessories hitting stores this fall, including kid-sized Care Bears onesies. These plush onesies prove kindness never goes out of style, whether you vibe with Cheer Bear, Bedtime Bear, or Share Bear. The full line also includes sleeping bags, blankets, luggage, tablet pillows, and more.
MSRP: $73 Available: iscream-shop.com (September)
MOOSE TOYS
They’re all tuned up for a rematch. Space
Jam: A New Legacy Super Shoot and Dunk
LeBron James features a high-flying action figure that really jumps, dunks, and hangs-on-the-rim, and is specially designed with large hands that can palm the basketball. Load the LeBron James figure on the launcher and help him hit a threepointer or send him soaring for his signature slam dunk and rim hang. Moose’s Space Jam: A New Legacy line also features Ballers Action Figures, sold separately.
Ages: 5+ | MSRP: $19.99 Availability: Amazon, Target, Walmart
PLAYMONSTER
Can you name three Disney dog characters under the pressure of a 5-second countdown? PlayMonster’s 5 Second Rule Disney Edition is a fast-paced, Disney-themed family trivia game in which players have to try to name three items listed on the card in under 5 seconds — and risk silly answers slipping out!
Ages: 6+ | MSRP: $24.99 | Available: mass retailers
ADK EMOTIONS
Launch into a highspeed, head-to-head battle in the official Beyblade
Burst Speedstorm Motor
Strike Beystadium from Hasbro — the first motorized Beystadium in the Beyblade Burst line. At the center of the battle arena is the inescapable spinning Motor Vortex, an energy zone designed to redirect the battle and give tops the ultimate energy boost.
Ages: 8+ | MSRP: $59.99 | Available: mass retailers
BUMKINS
The Winnie the Pooh Sleeved Bib is the real hero when it comes to mealtime, saving outfits from unavoidable messes. With a handy crumb catcher/ catch-all pocket for containing spills, this sleeved bib is generously sized and made from Bumkins’ lightweight, waterproof, easy-wipe, stain-and-odor-resistant fabric. Parents can adjust the fit with a back-tie closure and elasticized cuffs. It’s wipeable and machine washable for easy cleaning. This sleeved bib is part of a larger Winnie the Pooh line featuring bibs, Chewtensils, and a Silicone Grip Dish.
