Childrens Choice Award 2007 - The Canadian Toy Testing Council


2007 Children's Choice Awards

The toys are listed according to age. All award winners are of equal value.

LEARN-AROUND PLAYGROUND (ACTIVITY CENTER) # 80509 LEAP FROG 9 months - 3 years

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Come and play at the playground! This stand-up learning centre has something for everyone. In learning mode, it teaches letters, colours and numbers; in music mode, it plays pleasant melodies. Children are captivated by both modes and happily switch from one to the other. Bright colours, letters, lights and numbers are ideal for encouraging little ones to stand-up, cruise and explore. Older toddlers love pushing the three brightly coloured balls through the chute. A fantastic toy with numerous learning and fun activities for your busy child. NOTE: Requires 3AA batteries.

MAGTASTIK PRIMARY DELUXE # 429 MEGA BLOKS INC. 3 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Children everywhere are attracted to this magnetic building set! This colourful building set includes large rods and balls and extra goofy bits to build all sorts of wild and wacky structures. The structures are easily constructed with the large pieces and they hold together well during play. Children love this easy-to-build set and its super magnetic properties. A great first construction set!

MAGTASTIK MAGNIMALS # 424, 425, 426 MEGA BLOKS INC. 3 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Animal magnetism! These funky looking, somewhat unconventional animals are built from magnetic parts so children can easily build and rebuild them. All the body parts can be attached anywhere on the round body providing the opportunity to create traditional or really unusual and bizarre animals. There are three different animals available (sold separately) and even more fun can be had when you purchase two different sets. This allows children to mix and match between sets and produce some truly unique creatures! A great set for little builders. NOTE: These sets are also compatible with the larger sets in the same line.

ELEPHANT PUPPET # 2534 FOLKMANIS, INC. 3 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Attention elephant lovers! This beautiful elephant puppet, with its wistful eyes and soft, squeezable body, is everything it should be and more. When children slip their hands into the soft underbelly of this great beast, using an innovative set of two pull rings, the trunk moves up and down. Older children are amazed by the realistic movements and can't wait to put on their own show! Even children too young to manipulate the trunk play with the elephant as a regular hand puppet or a cuddly, stuffed animal. A quality toy for home or classroom use.

PEACOCK PUPPET # 2539 FOLKMANIS, INC. 3 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Proud as a Peacock! This beautifully crafted peacock puppet has a net comb on his head and the most magnificent plumage of luxurious fabrics and trimmings. There is a pocket in his neck for head movements and a glove-like set of pockets in his wings for proudly showing off his tail feathers. Made for children yet captivating to all who are in its company!

FLAMINGO PUPPET # 2536 FOLKMANIS, INC. 3 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* This realistic, bright pink flamingo puppet is truly a beauty. With her long silky legs and two rings inside, small children can easily manipulate her graceful neck. This gorgeous puppet even captivates adult puppeteers! A sure star in the next family show.

GIANT SEQUOIA PLAY SET # 5006 FOLKMANIS, INC. 3 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* This quality set includes a giant sequoia tree hand puppet and six animal finger puppets which live in the tree. There are several holes and secret openings in the tree so that the finger puppets can pop in and out or go about their daily lives living in the forest. What a wonderful opportunity for children to learn about animals and their habitats! NOTE: This set has even more possibilities when combined with a storybook about one of the animals in the tree.

V.SMILE JAMMIN' GYM CLASS # 80-91320 VTECH ELECTRONICS CANADA LTD. 4 - 7 years

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Don't just sit there in front of the Television, jump, skip, and hop! This set for the V.Smile TV Learning System (sold separately) includes a cartridge for the V.Smile TV Learning System and a floor mat with the numbers from one to nine. By jumping on the numbers on the mat, children control and enthusiastically participate in the twelve different educational games displayed on the television screen. Games include finding healthy food choices, answering math questions and sequencing. Television has never been so much fun - action packed and educational at the same time.

FUZION ASPHALT ULTIMATE CARVING SCOOTER # fuz002 NEXTSPORT 7 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Hang ten on the side! It's a skateboard, it's a scooter...no, it's something totally new! This scooter with a skateboard type base has four wheels, two in front and two in back. It also has a collapsible handle for storage and carrying. Learning to carve may take a few tries but once you have the knack, you won't look back! Everyone, even adults (maximum weight 175 lb) have a blast with this smooth, free-rolling, stylish Scooter. NOTE: Helmet knee and elbow pads should be worn at all times. Since there are NO brakes, care should be taken to prevent injury. The folding handle should be locked securely in the upright position before the scooter is ridden.

WEBKINZ- ADOPT A PET # HM003 GANZ 8 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* These cute and cuddly stuffed animals are more than friends; they are the key to a world of great play on the Internet! Each animal comes with a special code used to create an on-line account on the Webkinz website (www.webkinz.com). Initially, children register and name their pet. Then the fun begins! Their on-line pet needs tender loving care and a lot of attention in order to flourish. By providing food, shelter and stimulation, they help their pet grow. They can also play games to win points which can be used to buy goodies for their pet. Young pet lovers spend many happy hours nurturing their on-line furry friends. NOTE: Computer requirements include a Pentium III processor 800MHz or higher, 800X600 screen resolution and Netscape, Internet Explorer or AOL. A high-speed Internet connection is recommended. Parents should always monitor children's Internet activities.

PAPER STAINED GLASS ISBN 1-57054-811-0 KLUTZ INC. 8 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Make Michelangelo proud! This set includes a book of transparent sheets outlined with designs to make "stained-glass" window art, and twelve numbered markers in a reusable storage pouch, each with a thick end and a thin end. The sheets are sandwiched between two suggested colour-by-number patterns. Children can use one of the suggested patterns or make up their own. This set is easy to use, the designs are beautiful and the finished product is outstanding. Even children with little interest in creating art enjoy this creative and portable set. Great for trips to the cottage or a rainy day.

LEGO EXO-FORCE, SENTAI FORTRESS by LEGO CANADA INC. # 7709 LEGO CANADA INC. 8 - 14 years

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* This 1448-piece futuristic battle fortress set is remarkably detailed and some of the pieces even light up! Tween builders can't wait to begin work on the 45cm x 80 cm fortress and assemble the two large battle robots, three small robots, five warriors, and numerous colourful weapons and accessories. The instructions are well written and although it takes time to build, it's well worth the effort. A great set for imaginative minds!

ZOOREKA ISBN 193315261-3 CRANIUM 8 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Eureka, the kids like Zooreka! In this board game for two to four, players compete to win food, animal, and habitat cards to build a zoo with four theme areas. There is a regular die and a second die with food, animal, and habitat sides. Before play begins, each player guesses which side of the second die will appear. By selecting the correct side, a player collects a card. The numbered die determines how far they travel. The board contains a number of trading post spaces where players can exchange their cards for zoo theme areas. The first player to complete a zoo wins. This game is a pleasure to play with family and friends. An excellent addition to the family game collection.

LUCK OF THE DRAW ISBN 1-932-812-37-7 GAMEWRIGHT 9 years and up

*CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD 2007* Test your artistic skills in this fun-filled, hilarious game! For four to eight players, this game includes 210 subject cards, 105 category cards, paper, pencils, one die, and a timer. One player randomly picks a subject card which suggests three possible items to sketch. A die is rolled to determine the item to be drawn within a 45-second time span. When time is up, everyone displays their work of art. A category card, containing the judging criteria is used to vote on the most appropriate picture. The winning picture could be "the squiggliest", "the happiest" or "the one most likely to hang on the refrigerator". The player whose drawing best fits the bill wins the category card, and the player with the most category cards is the winner. This silly game provides hours of fun and laughter for all ages.
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