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Toy Wishes: Top 10 Travel Toys

NEW YORK - May 20, 2003 -- No matter the destination, this summer as families across the country board planes, trains and automobiles one question will prevail: are we there yet? The "Top 10 Travel Toys" list, found only in the Spring issue of Toy Wishes magazine, features toys and activities perfect to amuse toddlers, tweens and teens whether they're headed to Grandma's or the Grand Canyon.

The Spring 2003 issue of Toy Wishes Magazine hit newsstands nationwide on April 8th, packed with informative articles for parents and - of course - its signature 'Hot Dozen' list spotlighting the magazine's picks for the hottest toys of the season. The highly anticipated issue also features a super-savvy, one-of-a-kind summer entertainment guide - the ONLY parental guide to children's summer entertainment! The latest edition of the bi-annual toy magazine is the largest Spring issue yet, featuring innovative ideas on how to spend quality time with the kids in your life, plans for the perfect outdoor adventure, the inside scoop on summer camp and reviews on the newest, coolest toys for outdoor play.

In addition to the "Top 10 Travel Toys" list, the Spring 2003 issue of Toy Wishes also features 'Top 10' toy lists for boys, girls, toddlers, rainy day play and the toys that kids love, but drive parents crazy! Once again, Toy Wishes has taken the guesswork out of toy shopping - and put the fun back in!

Here's what you'll find on the "Top 10 Travel Toys" list:

  • GAME BOY ADVANCE SP (Nintendo/Ages 8 & up/$99.95) With the new built-in Light Screen and a rechargeable battery pack, gaming on the go has never been better.
  • PIXTER 2.0 (Fisher-Price/Ages 4 & up/$39.99) Draw send and receive digital pictures on this exciting new handheld unit. Infrared technology makes it possible to share your creations with friends!
  • HITCLIPS THEMED DELUXE PERSONAL PLAYER ASSORTMENT (Hasbro/Ages 5 & up/$9.99) Hip kids on the go can listen to their favorite HitClips on these stylish new players. Choose from twelve new styles!
  • MAGNA DOODLE ON THE GO GAMES (Fisher-Price/Ages 3 & up/$12.99) Now tic-tac-toe and other travel games can be played without pen and paper! The magic screen provides six reusable game templates, plus a blank one for drawing!
  • BRATZ FUNKY FASHION DANCE VIDEO GAME (UBI Soft/Ages 6 & up/$29.99) The glitzy girls hit Game Boy Advance in their own dress and dance video! Players pick their favorite Bratz and get ready to strut their stuff.
  • POKEMON RUBY AND POKEMON SAPPHIRE FOR GAME BOY ADVANCE (Nintendo/Ages 6-12/$39.95) Each of these exciting new games feature more graphics, two-on-two game play, multiple battle modes and 100 new characters!
  • CRAYOLA TRAVEL COPIER (Polyconcept USA/Ages 4 & up/$14.99) Now traveling young artists can create masterpieces - and make copies! With this colorful little copier kids can reproduce their finest work for everyone!
  • SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS TRADING CARD GAME (Upper Deck Entertainment/Ages 6-12/$10.99) Mr. Krabs wants people to eat his Krusty Krab patties. The player whose team convinces the most diners to try them wins!
  • MY FIRST UNO WITH DORA (Mattel/Ages 3 & up/$4.99) Little hands will love the jumbo UNO cards featuring Dora the Explorer. The deck uses both English and Spanish, so kids learn the game and a second language too!
  • STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE BERRY SWEET WEARABLES (Bandai/Ages 4 & up/$2.99) The scented 1 1/2 inch dolls feature Strawberry Shortcake and her pals in various situations. Kids on the go can choose from a keychain or mini-necklace/purse.

Consumers who frequent Zany Brainy and FAO Schwarz will receive a free issue of Toy Wishes Spring 2003 when they make a purchase, while supplies last.

Toy Wishes is available at newsstands everywhere. For more information check out www.toywishes.com.

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