"Hasbro is proud to have so many of our toys and games recognized by industry experts and the national media each year," said Alan G. Hassenfeld, chairman and CEO of Hasbro, Inc. "This continued recognition from trusted sources further emphasizes the quality of play options that Hasbro consistently offers to the true toy and game experts, kids."

Below is a sampling of Hasbro's award-winning toys and games that are sure to be on many wish lists this holiday season:

FURREAL FRIENDS, voted as one of Toy Wishes magazine's Hot Dozen, is a magical line of electronic plush cats that, when stimulated by touch, convincingly duplicate and mimic the mannerisms unique to "real" cats. Each FURREAL FRIENDS cat has five intelligent sensors located on different parts of its body and three different mood modes: cuddly, playful and irritable. (Approximate retail price: $34.99; Recommended Age: 6 & up)

Recognized by e-bay and Terra Lycos as one of the hottest toys of the year, expect to find BEYBLADE high performance tops on kids' must-have lists from coast-to-coast. Kids can't get enough of these high performance tops, which they can build, customize, battle and collect. Each BEYBLADE top comes unassembled and ready for customization. Kids can interchange parts from various tops in their collection for ultimate performance and battle. Then they can launch them into action in a BEYSTADIUM self-contained arena. LET IT RIP and the last BEYBLADE top spinning gets the glory. (Approximate retail price: $6.99-$8.99; Recommended Age: 8 & up)

Hasbro brings R2-D2 to life for every kid to own! The Star Wars R2-D2 INTERACTIVE ASTROMECH DROID is a 15-inch-plus version of R2-D2 and is packed with all the spunk and charm that made the droid famous. The R2-D2 ASTROMECH DROID, chosen as a top toy by Child and Entertainment Weekly magazines, answers to your call and obeys your commands. Equipped with innovative speech recognition technology, infrared scanning technology and working sonar navigation, this R2-D2 recognizes 40 spoken phrases, plays five exciting games, and sings five tunes. It even has a retractable arm that lets it hold a 12-ounce beverage! (Approximate Retail Price: $99.99; Recommended Age: 8 & up)

The NU JAM guitar electronic game, chosen by Nick, Jr. Magazine as one of the best toys of 2002, is one all-out, game-play jam session. This stylish guitar-inspired, action-reaction game incorporates real music styles, random sequencing commands, and four game-play options. Players respond to the game's visual and audio commands by moving the sliding handle, strumming the strum bar or twisting the guitar-shaped neck. As the game progresses, the jamming intensifies, prompting the player to respond quickly and correctly to keep up with the tempo and keep the game - and the music - going. (Approximate retail price: $24.99; Recommended Age: 7 & up; Players: 1 or more)

Now preschoolers can listen to Disney music with their very own interchangeable music system. Recreate the magic of Disney's The Little Mermaid, Beauty & the Beast, The Lion King, Jungle Book, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, and more, right in your own home. KIDCLIPS Disney Tunes, also voted as one of Toy Wishes magazine's Hot Dozen, combines the breadth of the Disney music library with enchanting hardware. Each KIDCLIPS Disney Tunes music chip contains a 60-second edit of a Disney classic tune. (Approximate retail price: $9.99 - $14.99; Recommended Age: 2 & up)

For anyone who loves to sing and dance, the all-new e-kara(TM) PRO HEADSET lets you perform just like your favorite pop stars! Now, you can work it just like today's hottest artists - without holding onto a microphone. Just plug the headset microphone into the new, lightweight main e-kara unit that hooks onto a belt or waistband. Now you can karaoke - and dance - to your favorite pop tunes. (Approximate Retail Price: $ 59.99; Recommended Age: 6 & up)

Hasbro also offers some of the most recognizable brands in toys and games available today, and below are just some of the new twists on classic favorites that are sure to be a hit this holiday season:

The must-have board game this year is the TRIVIAL PURSUIT(R)20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION game. Described as the last 20 years in a box, players are challenged with 3,600 new questions to recall people, places and events that have made up the last two decades. The game play remains the same with players vying to collect all six pie wedges and answer the final question first. (Approximate retail price: $29.99; Recommended Age: Adult; Players: 2 to 6 in teams)

Families who gather around the America Edition of the world's most famous board game will gain more from the experience than just the thrill of "owning it all." A winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, MONOPOLY: THE AMERICA EDITION board game integrates the best of being American with the best in playing a board game. With new pop culture icon tokens, a twist to the rules, as well as Chance, Community Chest and title deed cards that offer a history lesson along the way, families are sure to enjoy the ultimate fantasy of wealth and success All-American style. (Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Recommended Age: 8 & up; Players: 2 to 6)

Honored with the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio top honor, the Platinum Award, the LITE-BRITE CUBE is modern spin on a classic favorite that delivers four times the fun of the original light-up picture maker. Four picture panels let kids create and save up to three pictures while they work on another - or they can have three friends join in the fun! The LITE-BRITE CUBE set features a carry handle and two-peg storage drawers that let kids bring the fun along with them wherever they go. (Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Recommended Age: 4 & up)

Now boys can take over the kitchen by making ooey, gooey, gross-looking creations - that taste great too! The QUEASY BAKE COOKERATOR oven, honored by Family Fun as a winner in the "Imaginative Play" category, comes with warming area and cover, pan pusher, mixing bowl, teaspoon, spatula, two pans, mold (for pretend bug-making, of course!) and ingredients for two special treats: MUD `N CRUD cake; DIP `N' DROOL DOG BONE cookies! (Approximate Retail Price: $24.99; Recommended Age: 8 & up)

Many fashions and products from the 80s are cool again, but few are cooler than G.I. JOE and TRANSFORMERS action figures. Both brands have returned to the themes that were hugely popular in the 80s and today's kids love them! Earlier this year, Hasbro reintroduced the legendary G.I. JOE vs. COBRA theme that launched 3-3/4" action figures in 1982 with rave reviews. Sales of the G.I. JOE brand is up 39% year-to-date and this holiday season will be action-packed with a full line of 3-3/4" and 12" action figures based on classic and new characters, in addition to cool new vehicles. (Approximate retail price: $7.99-59.99; Recommended Age: 5 & up)

Last year's return of TRANSFORMERS ROBOTS IN DISGUISE was a big success and the line is even more popular this year with the new TRANSFORMERS ARMADA collection - sales are up 79% year-to-date. Favorite characters such as OPTIMUS PRIME and MEGATRON figures convert from car to robot mode and have new MINI-CON figures that attach to unlock hidden features. (Approximate retail price: $6.99-39.99; Recommended Age: 5 & up)

Magic: The Gathering(R) Online is a great introduction for new players and loyal fans who have an opportunity to play with the best without leaving their home. Players can purchase digital cards, trade digital cards with other players, build and customize decks and organize their collection right on their PCs. 24-hour access to players, events and tournaments. (Approximate retail price: $14.99 starter game)

Those already familiar with Magic(R) will relish the release of Onslaught(TM), which begins a new tournament cycle. Experienced players will want the more than 300 new expert level black-bordered cards and appreciate the introduction of new game mechanics. (Approximate retail price: $3.29 11-cardbooster pack)

Pokemon-e: Expedition(TM), introduces a new generation of cards to the more than 30 million fans and players of the Pokemon(R) TCG worldwide. Experienced and beginning players alike will enjoy Pokemon-e cards, which combine the fun of traditional trading card game play with the handheld technology of Nintendo's Game Boy Advance(R). (Approximate retail price: $3.29 9-card booster pack; $9.99 theme deck). Nintendo's Game Boy Advance(R) sold separately.

New DISNEY WILD RACERS are a collection of cool 1/64th scale die-cast cars that are crafted to resemble the beloved Disney and Disney/Pixar characters' physical features and personalities. This year, 26 favorite characters will be represented in the first collection of miniature cars crafted to resemble the characters' physical features and personalities. DISNEY WILD RACERS are sold in two-packs and include Buzz Lightyear/Zurg from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story, Jafar/Genie from Aladdin, Simba/Scar from The Lion King, Dalmatian/Cruella from 101 Dalmatians, Mickey/Pluto and many others. (Approximate retail price is $4.99 each; Recommended Age: 3 & up)

Hasbro is a worldwide leader in children's and family leisure time entertainment products and services, including the design, manufacture and marketing of games and toys ranging from traditional to high-tech. Both internationally and in the U.S., its PLAYSKOOL, TONKA, MILTON BRADLEY, PARKER BROTHERS, TIGER, and WIZARDS OF THE COAST brands and products provide the highest quality and most recognizable play experiences in the world. (c)2002 Hasbro, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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