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Hasbro: Playskool Preschool

PRESCHOOLERS MEET SOME REAL CHARACTERS WITH PLAYSKOOL'S 2003 PRODUCT LINE

A camping trip, some spring cleaning or whipping up a quick dinner is now made easy for preschoolers thanks to PLAYSKOOL! Just bring out the YARD CREW, DUSTY THE TALKIN' VACUUM and FOLD 'N ROLL KITCHEN for some role-play fun and you're on your way!

Don't forget there's always room for some classic fun with new versions of old favorites, like this year's POTATO HEAD PALS, BOB THE BUILDER toys and the newest evolution of the SIT 'N SPIN line (celebrating its 30th anniversary), SIT 'N SPLASH!

YARD CREW ROD THE MAGIC TALKIN' FISHING POLE

He's a "reel" friendly fishing pole whose favorite game is "Go Fish!" Whenever he hooks up with his trusty worm pal for some fishing fun, he always catches a big one! Press button to lower the line ... splash! Turn clicking handle to "reel in" the fish! Worm "talks" to the fishing pole! More than 12 fun phrases! Realistic fishing sounds! Pole vibrates when you catch a fish! Includes 3 "AA" batteries.

Approximate Retail Price: $9.99 Ages: 3 & Up Available: Spring

YARD CREW LIT THE MAGIC TALKIN' LANTERN

He's a beaming nighttime buddy who loves to go exploring! Wherever your adventures may take you, this lovable lantern really shines! Turn the knob or lift the handle to see his friendly face light up, and hear him talk! He says 15 fun phrases and has realistic nighttime sounds! Includes 3 "AA" batteries.

Approximate Retail Price: $9.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Spring

YARD CREW TALKIN' HAND TOOLS ASST.

Preschoolers will dig up loads of fun with these friendly garden tools! Each tool has its own personality, and says fun phrases! Just press the button (rake, shovel) or squeeze the handle (nozzle) to hear these rough-and-tumble pals "come to life!" Assortment includes ROCKY THE MAGIC TALKIN' SHOVEL, LEAFY THE MAGIC TALKIN' RAKE and SPLASHY THE MAGIC TALKIN' NOZZLE. Includes 3 button-cell batteries.

Approximate Retail Price: $4.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Spring

THE CREW - DUSTY THE TALKIN' VACUUM

This friendly talkin' vacuum loves to help out around the house! Push him along the carpet and he "comes to life" with 15 fun phrases! DUSTY THE TALKIN' VACUUM has two buddies built right in -- the vacuum and brush attachment "talk" to one another! 3 "AA" batteries included.

Approximate Retail Price: $19.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Fall

FOLD 'N ROLL KITCHEN

Foldout kitchen lets preschoolers "cook" up fun wherever they go! Take toy food out of the refrigerator, "cook" it in the oven or on the burners, then use the faucet on the kitchen sink for cleaning! When play is done, fold up the kitchen, lift up the handle and roll it away! Magically unfolds into a full kitchen! Includes fun toy features like kitchen sink with water faucet, refrigerator with icemaker and storage area, oven with clicking knobs, 2 "glowing" burners and storage compartment! Lots of accessories, including oven dish, knife, fork, food, plate, cooking pot, toaster and dish rack. Pull-up handle and rolling wheels for take-along play!

Approximate Retail Price: $19.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Fall

SIT 'N SPLASH

A favorite toy for 30 years is making a new splash in 2003 with high-speed spinnin' and splashin' fun! All the excitement of an amusement park water ride -- right in your own backyard! The faster you spin, the more you splash! Just attach an outdoor water hose and turn on the fun!

Approximate Retail Price: $19.99 Ages: 3 & Up Available: Spring

For 2003, Playskool is excited to introduce POTATO HEAD PALS! These wonderful Pals are the perfect size for little hands. It's classic MR. POTATO HEAD play in a new, smaller scale with fun themes!

MR. POTATO HEAD PALS FUNTIME FARMYARD PLAYSET

It's a farmyard full of fun: Open up the barn to discover wacky ways of designing MR. POTATO HEAD, MRS. POTATO HEAD, and their animal and toy vegetable friends, too! Mix and match parts for all the characters to create lots of funny looks! More than 20 wacky parts that all fit inside the farm for easy storage and fast cleanup!

Approximate Retail Price: $14.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Fall

MR. POTATO HEAD PALS FIRE/FARM VEHICLES

Easily converts from one vehicle to another -- toy fire engine to farm tractor! Includes MR. POTATO HEAD PALS figure, too! Includes toy potato body, vehicle body, and 11 mix-and-match parts!

Approximate Retail Price: $9.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Fall

BOB THE BUILDER LUMBERJACK BOB

Bob's a friendly, hard-working builder who can take on any kind of job! When he needs to trim a tree, he revs up his trusty chainsaw! Realistic chainsaw sounds and action - just pull the cord to start up the fun! Pull to hear Bob say a fun phrase ... and to start up the "engine"! Press blade against a surface for more phrases, tree-cutting sounds and vibrations! Plush figure is a huggable friend! Includes 3 "AA" batteries.

Approximate Retail Price: $19.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Spring

BOB THE BUILDER FIX 'N CLEAN ROADWAY

The adventures of Bob and his construction crew really "come to life" with this feature-packed playset! When Muck gets dirty after a big job, take her to the car wash and clean her up! Use the brush and a little water, and Muck is "magically" clean again! Lots of areas for fun vehicle play, including ramp, boulder drop and "fix-it" road! Includes Muck vehicle, 2 boulders, gate, road cone, 2 house sections, roof, water tower (with attached brush), water reservoir, chute, 3 road sections, assembly screws, label sheet and instructions. For use with Mini Vehicle Asst.

Approximate Retail Price: $19.99 Ages: 2 & Up Available: Spring

ABOUT PLAYSKOOL

As a leader in the infant and preschool toy category, PLAYSKOOL celebrates an incredible milestone in 2003 -- its 75th anniversary! Over the company's long history, PLAYSKOOL has had the unique opportunity to bring fun and learning to literally generations of children. Products such as MR. POTATO HEAD, SIT 'N SPIN and GLOWORM are toys parents and grandparents remember fondly from their childhood and are still available today for children to enjoy. As seen in the 2003 product line, PLAYSKOOL also continues to innovate, offering new, developmentally sound and entertaining toys for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. For more information on PLAYSKOOL, please visit us at www.playskool.com.


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