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Let's Play: Activity/Outdoor Toys

ESPN® GameStation™
Fisher-Price®

Indoor game center allows players to experience six of the most popular sports today, all in one place. Kids can play 21 electronic, arcade-style games featuring basketball, football, baseball, soccer, hockey and golf. Sound effects and popular music help build the ultimate game experience. The center includes two footballs, two basketballs, two baseballs and a golf ball, soccer ball, hockey puck, golf putter and hockey stick. Encourages creative play and social skills. Also promotes awareness of sounds and introduces cause and effect. "This toy has so many activities that even if a child can't do one, there are others they will be able to do."
$189.99 / 5+ / PI, HI, LV, DD
ESPN (R) GameStation (TM) indoor game center

Gazillion Bubbles Gazillion Bubbles
Funrise Toy Corporation

Bubbles have always been fun, but now kids will love playing with them even more. With the Gazillion Bubbles, kids can blow a gazillion colorful bubbles. The top handle allows for easy carrying and a wand snaps into place so you don't get your fingers wet with bubble solution. Encourages creative play and social skills. Also stimulates available vision.
Book $3.99 / 3+ / PI, HI, DD

Nemo Motorized Bubble Blower
Funrise Toy Corporation

Kids simply turn the switch "on" to activate the motor and watch Nemo blow a gazillion bubbles! Comes with a 115 ml bottle of Gazillion Bubble Solution. Stimulates imagination and available vision. Also introduces cause and effect.
$9.99 / 3+ / PI, HI, DD, A
Nemo Motorized Bubble Blower

Swing 'N Score Baseball Swing 'N Score Baseball
Hasbro, Inc.

Kids will love to hear the roar of the crowd with every swing they take. The set features a soft baseball, interactive game mode, music and fun sound effects. Encourages creative play and social skills. Also promotes exploration of environment, and use of motor skills while stimulating available vision and hearing. Introduces cause and effect. "Even with limited physical abilities, our little girl enjoyed hitting the ball."
$14.99 / 9 months+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

Radio Flyer All Terrain Steel and Wood Wagon
Radio Flyer Inc.

The Original Little Red Wagon (TM) with high wooden stake sides and big brawny air tires can handle any terrain. Air tires provide a super soft, super quiet ride and the full sized all-steel seamless body comes with no-scratch edges. Stimulates imagination and encourages social skills. Also promotes exploration of the environment and motor skills. "Great for improving gross motor skills."
$150.00 / 1 1/2+ / PI, HI, LV, DD
Radio Flyer All Terrain Steel and Wood Wagon

Outdoor Antics Dunk Seat (TM) Outdoor Antics Dunk Seat™
Wild Planet Toys

The Outdoor Antics Dunk Seat brings the excitement of a carnival tank in your own backyard. The toy's unique spray system is safer than actual submersion and the easy garden-hose hook-up makes for minimal assembly time. Stimulates imagination and encourages use of motor skills. Also promotes tactile exploration and body awareness. "Even those children who couldn't hit the target with the ball were able to activate the target with their hand."
$19.99-$24.99 / 6+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon
Radio Flyer Inc.

With seat backs and a seat belt, kids will be extra safe while having fun in this wagon. Seats fold up for a comfortable ride, or fold down for maximum hauling capacity. The extra long handle for easy pulling also folds under for easy storage. Stimulates imagination and encourages social skills. Also promotes exploration of the environment and motor skills.
$80.00 / 1 1/2+ / PI, HI, LV, DD
Radio Flyer Pathfinder Wagon

Spy Gear Spy Lazer-Chase (TM) Spy Gear Spy Lazer-Chase™
Wild Planet Toys

When kids flex their fist at an opponent an invisible laser-like beam moves toward their tagger. Sounds and lights let them know they've been tagged. The beams travel up to 75 feet to allow for long distance tagging! Encourages creative play and social skills. Also stimulates available vision and introduces cause and effect.
$14.99-$19.99 / 6+ / PI, HI, DD

Off The Map Extreme Canteen Kit™
Wild Planet Toys

Just snap off the back cover of the canteen to expose a two compartment snack container, plus a Swiss Army-styled flip-out fork and spoon. Remove extra treats from the mesh pocket on the canteen and have a light snack. Includes a flashlight, and a cover which can be used as a plate and when you're through eating a far-flying disc! Promotes creative expression and exploration of environment. Also promotes tactile exploration.
$14.99 / 4+ / PI, HI, LV, DD
Off The Map Extreme Canteen Kit (TM)

Off the Map Trail Light (TM) Off the Map Trail Light™
Wild Planet Toys

This Trail Light lets kids keep their hands free, as the head-mounted lantern lights their way. The chrome reflector and comfortable, adjustable head strap makes the Trail Light an adventure gear essential. Encourages creative play and social skills. Also stimulates available vision and introduces cause and effect.
$6.99 / 4+ / PI, HI, DD

Radio Flyer Discover Wagon
Radio Flyer Inc.

The large capacity plastic wagon comes with side and end panels that are easy to remove, a super-large volume storage compartment, and an extra-long handle for easy pulling . The handle folds flat for easy storage and the real rubber tires guarantee a quiet ride. Stimulates imagination and encourages social skills. Also promotes exploration of the environment and motor skills. "Sharper turning radius makes it safer and allows my child to sit lower and be strapped in."
$90.00 / 1 1/2+ / PI, HI, LV, DD
Radio Flyer Discover Wagon

Radio Flyer Ultimate Family Trike Radio Flyer Ultimate Family Trike
Radio Flyer Inc.

When kids flex their fist at an opponent an invisible laser-like beam moves toward their tagger. Sounds and lights let themA great trike for kids just learning to ride! An innovative steering feature enables adults to turn the front wheel with the push handle. Freewheeling pedals allow rider to coast while an adult pushes them. Also features an adjustable seat with seat belt and riding bell. Stimulates imagination and encourages social skills. Also promotes exploration of the environment and motor skills.
$100.00 / 1-5 / PI, HI, LV, DD

Waterball ML 100™
Wild Planet Toys

This enhanced version of the original Waterball produces balls of water, like soft liquid marbles, that are nearly an inch in diameter and fly up to 20 feet. A full tank makes more than 100 Waterballs, for long-lasting play! Encourages creative play and social skills. Also stimulates available vision while promoting exploration of the environment.
$9.99-$14.99 / 6+ / HI, LV, DD
Waterball ML 100 (TM)

Off the Map Explorer's Positioning System (TM) Off the Map Explorer's Positioning System™
Wild Planet Toys

With E.P.S. kids can track the position of friends and pets by placing light and motion sensors around their backyard or campsite and observing movement on their hand-held monitor. The light and motion sensors work from up to 75 feet so kids will know when someone is heading their way! Encourages social skills and daily living skills. Stimulates imagination and available vision and hearing. Also introduces cause and effect.
$24.99 / 4+ / PI, HI, LV, DD

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Guide to Toys 2005

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