HOLIDAY TOY GUIDE
Welcome to Part One of this year’s recommended toys—all reviewed by local kids! See the complete list at www.sandiegofamily.com, and check out our December issue for Part Two. Flip to page 6 for details on how to win a few of these awesome toys, just in time for gift-giving.
GeoSafari Jr. Kidscope $39.99; 5+ EducationalInsights.com Encourage STEM learning with the Kidscope, an engaging introduction to slide microscopes. Includes 15 slides (four unique images on each), science guide, double-eye viewer, focus knob, rotating dial and LED light.
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Force 1 Cyclone RC Stunt Car $29.99; 8+ USAToyz.com This mini RC rock crawler performs tricks like 360-degree spins and upside-down racing! Oversized, all-terrain LED tires can drive over carpet, grass, sand and more. Perfect for beginner RC car drivers.
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Find 20 fun holiday countdown ideas (advent calendars and more) at www.sandiegofamily.com/for-the-kids/kidtested-toy-product-review/advent-calendars. LEGO Harry Potter Advent Calendar $39.99; 7+ LEGO.com This year’s Harry Potter Advent Calendar includes a playable board game! Each day reveals a unique gift, including six Harry Potter minifigures. Also available: Star Wars, Marvel, LEGO City and LEGO Friends advent calendars.
The Big Dig Special Edition $52.99; 3+ Target.com Kids love to dig in, move and dump sand in the backyard, playground or beach! The Big Dig features two-handed controls, a contoured seat, 360-degree rotation, and heavy-duty steel that supports up to 110 lbs. “My son loves to play in our sandbox with this!” says mom Jackie.
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Adoption Day Dolls $43.95; 3+ MadameAlexander.com Just in time for National Adoption Month (November), Adoption Day Dolls include an adoption certificate, hospital wristband, blanket, diaper, and rocking cradle. Three skin tones available. “He’s so fun to play with and he’s mine,” says Demi, age 4.
