Small Gifts Pack Big Fun as Toys 'R' Us Shares 2006 Stocking Stuffer Ideas
The World's Greatest Toy Store Offers Suggestions on 12 Tiny Toys Destined for Christmas Stockings
WAYNE, N.J., Dec. 5, 2006 -- While most beloved Christmas gifts are found under the tree, today Toys "R" Us announced a list of stocking stuffer ideas that are sure to delight kids with their simplicity, small size and hours of playtime fun. The list of 12 items includes an array of special finds for kids of varying ages and interests. All items are available at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide.
"The delight of discovering special treasures tucked inside stockings is an important part of the Christmas morning ritual," said Ron Boire, President, Toys "R" Us, U.S. "However, parents often find themselves searching at the last minute for the perfect items to fill them. Our stocking stuffer list is designed to help parents put big smiles on little faces on Christmas morning."
The 12 stocking stuffers that Toys "R" Us has identified as great finds for 2006 include:
- Bionicle® Piraka from LEGO®
- Bratz Babyz™ Ice Champions™ from MGA Entertainment®
- CARS DVD from Disney Pixar
- CARS Pullbax™ Vehicles from Mattel®
- Crayola® Pip-Squeaks™ from Binney & Smith®
- Fun on the Run™ Travel Games from Hasbro®
- Giga Pets™ from Tiger® Games
- High School Musical DVD from Disney
- My Little Pony™ Crystal Princess™ from Hasbro®
- Play-Doh® Party Pack from Hasbro®
- Tamagotchi® Connection™ Version 3 from Bandai®
- The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess from Nintendo®
Bionicle® Piraka from LEGO®
Now, kids can take on the spirits of the Bionicle Piraka, with six different stocking-sized LEGO building sets. Featuring more than 40 pieces, each set features a new Bionicle creation including Hakann ("The Bully"), Thok ("The Drifter"), Zaktan ("The Snake"), Vezek ("The Beast"), Reidak ("The Tracer"), and Avak ("The Trigger"). After building each Piraka, kids can top them off with a light-up Bionicle mask that offers the characters special powers. No batteries required. Ages 7 and up.
Bratz Babyz™ Ice Champions™ from MGA Entertainment®
With this Toys "R" Us exclusive, kids pretend to be great ice skaters who show style, grace and power. Whether on or off the ice, the Bratz Babyz™ Ice Champions™ dolls have a new winter look that is sometimes sharp, but always smooth, slick, and cutting edge. These adorable girls even come with a real brush so kids can care for their Bratz Babyz hair. No batteries required. Ages 4 and up.
CARS DVD from Disney Pixar
CARS are zooming into town! Now, kids can join Lightning McQueen, Mater, Luigi and Ramone any day of the week with the DVD release of the popular, animated Disney/Pixar movie CARS. No batteries required. This movie is Rated G.
CARS Pullbax™ Vehicles from Mattel®
Pull 'em back and let 'em rip! Based on the characters from the highly- popular, animated blockbuster movie, Mater, Luigi, Lightning McQueen and Ramone are pullback vehicles that roll along with their own personality. Stuff all four in kids' stockings and they're sure to have a ton of action- packed fun as they reenact their favorite scenes from the movie. No batteries required. Ages 4 and up.
Crayola® Pip-Squeaks™ from Binney & Smith®
Pip-Squeaks are small in size but big in color. With 16 markers in fantastic colors, such as Leprechaun Green and Little Boy Blue, Pip-Squeaks draw thick or thin lines and have washable inks. They even have a reusable pouch for easy storage. No batteries required. All ages.
Fun on the Run™ Travel Games from Hasbro®
Featuring travel-size versions of popular board games, such as Hungry, Hungry Hippos®, Connect Four®, Perfection® and Sorry!®, Fun on the Run Travel Games are ideal stocking stuffers for kids constantly on the go. No batteries required. Ages 7 and up.
Giga Pets™ from Tiger® Games
With Giga Pets Handheld Games, kids can be the caretaker of an interactive portable pal who needs a lot of attention to grow up happy and healthy. Children can explore a virtual miniature world with their pet while keeping it in a good mood by entertaining it, shopping for items it likes and needs, and watching its personality and abilities change. Featuring five different versions, kids can choose from Puffball, Tomcat, Pixie, Scorpion and Bunny. 3 1.5 V batteries included. Ages 7 and up.
High School Musical DVD from Disney
One of the most successful movies to air on the Disney Channel, the smash hit original movie is now available for the first time ever on DVD -- with never-before-seen bonus features that will rock the house! The story focuses on two high school students, Troy and Gabrielle, who meet at a karaoke contest and discover a mutual love of music. No batteries required. This movie is Rated PG.
My Little Pony™ Crystal Princess™ from Hasbro®
A royal celebration is in order, because the ponies have discovered that they are all real princesses. With the Crystal Princess line, kids can choose from Daybreak, Flower Garland, Sweet Sparkle, Star Surprise, Midnight Dream, Tangerine Twinkle, Twinkle Bloom and Daisy May, or collect them all. Each My Little Pony comes with a pony figure and brush. No batteries required. Ages 3 and up.
Play-Doh® Party Pack from Hasbro®
It's party time with the Play-Doh Party Pack. This perfect stocking stuffer gives kids 10 mini cans of the ever-popular Play-Doh to shape and mold into their own creations. Place all 10 cans in one stocking or split them up to create fun for everyone on Christmas morning. No batteries required. Ages 2 and up.
Tamagotchi® Connection™ Version 3 from Bandai®
Now kids can communicate with their friends using the newest version of Tamagotchi Connection. With the ability to store up to 52 characters in memory, Tamagotchi's Version 3 lets kids visit their friends, play games and even give gifts to their favorite pals. Featuring single player and two player games, the characters assigned depends on how well owners care for their Tamagotchi. 1 CR-2032 (3V) non-rechargeable battery included. Ages 8 and up.
The Legend of Zelda®: Twilight Princess from Nintendo®
A new legend is born. When an evil darkness enshrouds the land of Hyrule, a young boy named Link must awaken the hero. When Link travels to the Twilight Realm, he transforms into a wolf and must scour the land with the help of a mysterious girl named Midna. Players ride into battle against troops of foul creatures using an amazing horseback combat system. The Wii version of the game delivers precise aiming control using the Wii remote. No battery required. This videogame is Rated T.
About Toys "R" Us, Inc.
Toys "R" Us is the world's leading specialty toy retailer. Currently it sells merchandise through more than 1,500 stores, including 587 stores in the U.S. and 669 international toy stores, including licensed and franchise stores as well as through its Internet site at http://www.toysrus.com. Babies "R" Us is the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through 246 stores in the U.S. as well as on the Internet at http://www.babiesrus.com.
