'Tis the Season for the eToys 2004 Holiday Hot List; New Barbie Dolls and Cabbage Patch Kids Join High-Tech Toys on Children's Must-Have Lists This Season.DENVER, Oct. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Kids of all ages will clamor for this year's hot toys, which range from a singing Elmo to the Nintendo Dual Screen System, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the toy industry experts at eToys (http://www.etoys.com/). The one-stop shop for children's toys and video games See video game console. online, eToys features one of the largest selections of hard-to-find specialty toys, engaging educational toys and the holiday season's most popular toys. The online retailer announced today its picks for the hottest toys this holiday season. The eToys 2004 Holiday Hot List highlights twelve toys sure to be on every child's wish list this season. Among the picks are the Nintendo Dual Screen System and VideoNew Color Personal Video Player, the latest innovations in electronic toys and new items from favorite brands, such as Mattel's Barbie as Princess Anneliese and E-L-M-O Elmo from Fisher-Price. The list also features Cabbage Patch Kids Cabbage Patch Kids are a brand of doll created by Xavier Roberts in 1978. The original dolls were all cloth and were available at local craft shows, and later at Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland, Georgia. , a re-introduction of the dolls that sparked the craze in the 1980's. Just like the original, each one of the 17 million new Cabbage Patch Kids is unique, and comes with a birth certificate and adoption papers. "Each year our buyers, who have collectively more than 100 years of toy buying experience, make their selections for the season's top toys," said Michael Wagner, eToys Direct CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "This sneak peak of the season's must-have toys lets gift-givers take advantage of early season promotional offers and order the hot toys with ease on eToys.com." eToys 2004 Holiday Hot List Barbie as Princess and The Pauper Princess Anneliese (Mattel) Children can play out princess moments with Princess Anneliese Barbie and her best friend, Serafina the cat from the Barbie video, "The Princess and the Pauper." (Ages 3-12) Bratz: Tokyo a Go-Go (MGA Entertainment MGA Entertainment is a manufacturer of children's toys and entertainment products founded in 1997. Its products include the Bratz fashion doll line. External links
Anything goes in Tokyo as the Bratz mix and match the craziest and coolest looks in an up-to-the-minute fashion flash of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color and style. (Ages 4-12) Cabbage Patch Kids (Play Along) Cabbage Patch Kids are each special in their own individual way, just like children. No two are exactly alike, and they are waiting to be adopted. (Ages 4-12) E-L-M-O Elmo (Fisher-Price Brands) One squeeze of Elmo's hand will send him dancing the E-L-M-O song -- the same tune as the "Y-M-C-A." Watch his arms form the letters, then squeeze his hand again and join him. (Ages 18 months-6 years) FurReal Friends: Luv Cub (Playskool) FurReal Friends Luv Cubs are lovable little creatures with lifelike movements and animation. With each hug and each game of peek-a-boo, they're sure to win children's hearts. (Ages 4-12) Nintendo DS “NDS” redirects here. For other uses, see NDS (disambiguation). The Nintendo DS (sometimes abbreviated NDS or DS) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo, which was released in 2004 in Canada, U.S., and Japan. Game System (Nintendo) This Nintendo Dual Screen System means double the screens and double the extreme gaming action. It's a revolutionary way to get into gaming with a unique, dual 3" screen system that allows gamers to get two different perspectives on game play. (All ages) RoboSapien (Wow Wee) Standing more than a foot tall, this completely interactive robot has the ability to walk, dance and groove, as well as pick up and throw items. Kids can program 84 different action sequences. (Ages 6 and over) Transformers Energon: Omega Supreme Omega Supreme is the name of several fictional characters from the various Transformers universes. Transformers: Generation 1 Known for his great strength and greater courage, Omega Supreme is the Autobots’ last line of defense against the Decepticons. (Hasbro) The quest for Energon -- a rare and potent substance that the Autobot and Decepticon warriors have battled over for eons -- continues on Earth. Only an elite team of Autobots, empowered with the Spark of Combination, can save the planet from total destruction. (Ages 5-14) Trivial Pursuit 90's Edition (Milton Bradley) One of America's most beloved board games has been updated to feature trivia from the 1990's in six categories: Oops, Wired, Viewing, Trends, Important and Hangin'. (Ages 14 and over) Tyco Radio Control Terrain Twister (Mattel) Built to tackle the toughest terrain in any weather, this radio-controlled powerhouse twists though grass, sand, water and even snow. (Ages 6 and over) V.Smile TV Learning System (Vtech Industries, Inc.) Turn game time into brain time with this tool that combines TV and video games with learning to create an engaging and educational experience for preschoolers. (Ages 3-7) VideoNow Color Personal Video Player (Hasbro) Now in color, these pint-sized video players provide on-the-go entertainment and high-styling hues. A variety of high quality PVDs (Personal Video Discs) are available for viewing at any time, any place. (Ages 6-14) About eToys Direct eToys Direct offers thousands of toys, custom dolls, video games and baby products to online and catalog shoppers through its popular web sites and its strategic retail partnerships. The company owns eToys (http://www.etoys.com/) and the My Twinn doll company (http://www.mytwinn.com/) and operates KBtoys.com (http://www.kbtoys.com/) under a long-term licensing agreement. eToys Direct also provides a toy and video game solution to its online and catalog partners, supplying category management, full-featured content, inventory control, order fulfillment and customer support. The privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. is based in Denver. CONTACT: Alissa Pinck, apinck@schwartz.com, or Rick Pendrick, both of G.S. Schwartz & Co., +1-212-725-4500, for eToys Direct Web site: http://www.kbtoys.com/ Web site: http://www.mytwinn.com/ Web site: http://www.etoys.com/ |
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