Childrens Choice Award 2003 - The Canadian Toy Testing Council


Children's Choice Awards 2003


Active Play
Beyblade Top Model #76930 82517, HASBRO CANADA INC., Ages 8 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* A gyroscope that’s ready for battle! The easy to operate pull chord sets the Beyblade spinning so children can spin their top against others or enjoy alone. Interchangeable parts create strengths in attack, defense or endurance areas. Children are drawn to the bright colours and ease with which these highly prized tops can be activated. A current schoolyard spectacle! NOTE: Will mark playing surfaces. Best used in the Beyblade Dome (sold separately) or in a big bowl.
NHL Ice F/X Model #ICE FX-2001, MAD HATTER'S TOY& GAME FACTORY, Ages 8 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Hockey fans shoot and score - table hockey has never been so awesome! Air hockey ice surface combined with magnetic players produces a fast and smoothly controlled game. An electronic goal sensor with announcer adds to the enjoyment. Three sizes of pucks allow for different skill levels with the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadians taking the ice. This very realistic game was enjoyed immensely by both children and adults alike! NOTE: 3AA batteries required - game not intended for use by those under the age of eight years.
Arts & Crafts
Crayola Window Writers, Brite and Pastel Model #63652 97000, 98000, BINNEY & SMITH, Ages 3 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Windows are the new unlimited medium for children’s artwork! Now you can dress up windows, mirrors, cellophane and metallic wrapping paper with your own marker designs that go on wet and dry to a smudge proof finish. Packages of bright and pastel colours are available. Artists were pleased with their creative efforts, where the bright colours showed up on surfaces more intensely than the pastels. Removing the marker art takes two or more wipings with plain water or window spray. Children can also put their artwork on clear cellophane to make custom-made wrapping paper for gifts!
Handmade Cards Model #ISBN 1-57054-950-812, KLUTZ INC., Ages 12 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Beautiful handmade cards for every occasion! This well designed kit comes complete with pretty paper, reusable templates, measuring grid, folding tool and instructions. Only scissors, glue, pens and a sense of papering adventure need to be added to complete many unique paper crafts. Older children had hours of fun creating and designing amazing cards to give and to keep!
Construction Toys
Hogwarts Castle, Harry Potter Model #4709, LEGO CANADA INC., Ages 8 - 12 yrs

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Harry Potter lovers - this Hogwarts castle Lego set is for you! Lots of hours of entertainment come with this 682 piece set which include many Harry Potter special features. Instructions are well detailed and easy to follow. Once complete, many children enjoyed using their own imagination to retell the Harry Potter story or to make up new castle adventures!
Games
Cranium Cadoo Model #67792 00004, CRANIUM INC., Ages 7 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Think, draw, imagine what you can cadoo! This is a fun filled board game with 300 creative challenge cards that provide excellent play value for children while improving drawing, sculpting and acting skills. Challenges can be made as a group or as a solo player and the first to make four in a row on the gameboard wins! Great family fun and even young players (with some reading assistance) can impress others and themselves with their creative imagination that is set against a sand filled timer. NOTE: Any kind of clay can be substituted for what is supplied with the game.
Imaginative Play
Baby Annabell with Sweet Dream Set Model #75938, 785744, ZAPF CREATION, Ages 3 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* A life-like baby named Annabell! With realistic motions and sounds, little girls loved "mothering" this special doll by giving her a bottle or pacifier, rubbing her tummy so she could expel gas or shaking her rattle to encourage happy babbling. Children cared for Annabell as if she were a real little baby and found her adorable features and cuddly little body fascinating. One and all loved this special doll! NOTE: 4 AA batteries required.
Fun Sounds Train Model #77999, FISHER-PRICE CANADA INC., Ages 12 mos - 3 yrs

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Toot toot! This train set was a great hit with children. The train cars ran smoothly when pushed along the track and the realistic bird, train, car and rooster sounds added to the fun. The bright colours and easy-to-hold components provided hours of fun for children on their own or playing together with parents or other children. Youngsters especially loved the little bird that popped out of his house and the merry-go-round with sounds of laughing children. This train set had the added advantage that it could be connected to other Fisher Price sets to make a charming little village. A wonderful toy that was greatly enjoyed by all! NOTE: 3 AA batteries required.
Groovy Girls Lush Loft, Groovy Girl and Groovy Girl Line Various model numbers, MANHATTAN TOY COMPANY, Ages 3 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Groovy girls get groovy digs! This psychedelic room (35cm x 55 cm) with its over 30 accessories comes in cool colours, snazzy designs and a variety of interesting textures. The room itself can be reversed to change wall and floor coverings and the accessories attach securely to the wall (by Velcro). Children of all ages loved creating different looks by turning windows from daytime to nighttime or reversing accessories for different colours and designs. The table and lamp should be placed against a wall to keep them from tipping over. Added to this set are three new Groovy Girls representing three countries - England (Verity), Canada (Victoria) and the United States (Vanessa). Regardless of where they hail from, the girls have neat furniture (Beautiful Bed, Swank Seater, Fab Footstool, Terrific Tent, Luscious Lounger, Vogue Vanity and Awesome Armchair), cool pets (Schnoodle Dog and Shack, Calyx Cat and Carrier) and amazing modes of transportation (Groovin Scooter and Outrageous Auto). With easy to attach velcro straps, funky colours and durable material this set was used in a variety of scenerios both on their own and in conjunction with the Lush Loft. Both sets were greatly enjoyed by children of all ages. Groovy baby - just groovy!

Theatre Stories Model #3615, LEGO CANADA INC., Ages 3 +

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2003* Let the show begin! Young actors and playwrights used this 50-piece set, including curtain, sets, characters, costumes, props and sound effects, to create a stage and put on a play. The realistic sound effects added to the excitement (sword fight, magical spell) and suspense (creaky door, witch's cackle). The curtain and sets did not always stay in place, but this did not hinder the enthusiasm of actors as they invented new stories or acted out familiar ones. Younger children needed an older child or adult to help with the story telling and change of sets but this amazing theatre received a standing ovation from everyone! NOTE: 3AAA batteries required for sound effects.