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***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD & BEST BET AWARD 1999***

Awesome airbrush action! These unique pens were really markers with a special cap that caused the colour to spray out like an airbrush when someone blew into the opposite end--and kids thought they were the coolest. This package came with five non-toxic markers in different colours, and one stencil. Our testers used the special pens to create individual works of art as well as an impressive mural on one large sheet of paper. NOTE: Due to the amount of saliva produced, rinse pens before passing them around.

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD & BEST BET AWARD 1999***

These anatomically correct dolls made a big splash in the bath--and with our testers. These gorgeous dolls were made of soft plastic and had eyes that opened and closed as well as limbs that moved. A full head of hair survived multiple shampooings, and the dolls' bodies also proved water resistant. Kids loved their vanilla scent, and enjoyed playing with them in and out of the water. These dolls came dressed in well-made attire of bathing suit and robe. These dolls made kids love being water babies!

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD & BEST BET AWARD 1999***

A real knockout! This 120-piece building toy in jazzy colours was a huge hit with our testers, who were thrilled with the "punching action" performed by these futuristic models after construction. They loved watching the rubber stopper end of an extension arm on one model reach out and punch the other while it tried to race away (movement was supplied by a elastic cord). Even after repeated "socks", the models (which looked like either vehicles or monsters) stayed remarkably intact, allowing for endless battles and hours of play.

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD & BEST BET AWARD 1999***

Dial 911 for fun! Our testers were drawn into an exciting make-believe world of police action with this innovative playset comprised of four different toy sets combined under one "roof". That roof was a versatile, two-storey building that could be modified to accommodate a jail, helipad and police station interior; however, its open-ended design allowed for other play possibilities including hospital, fire station, etc. To build, little red joints were clipped into slots prior to snapping wall sections together. That took about 2 hours, but the result was a sturdy toy that held up well to children's imaginative play. Kids loved the theme and its many detailed accessories--a big hit.

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD & BEST BET AWARD 1999***

Go go go! This two-sided remote controlled car with a super sleek design thrilled our testers with such stunts as scorchin' wheelies, screamin' 360s, vertical burnouts, backflips, side spins, two-sided flip-overs and two-wheel turns. The deluxe twin stick, which required a 9-volt battery, allowed kids to command the vehicle from a 20 m (65') distance. A huge honkin' hit with our testers, indoors or out. NOTE: This car required a TMH FlexPak Battery Pack (not included) which had to be initially charged 5 1/2 hours for the first two times used.

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD & BEST BET AWARD 1999***

Make way for the little green dump truck that could! This 152-piece construction set featuring girders, plates and blocks that snapped together to form ramps and platforms for three different industrial sites was a huge hit with our testers.They loved making the toy's remote-controlled dump truck run up and down the ramps, as well as having it scoop up small red and blue plastic balls with its front loader and dump them into the platform's chutes. The command centre allowed for four control pads and eight vehicles (one is included). NOTE: Three "AA" rechargeable batteries required (included), not to be used in NiCad recharger.

***CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARD & BEST BET AWARD 1999***

Sleep, baby, sleep! This delightful toy made of durable plastic soothed our baby testers to sleep with lullabies, twinkling lights or nature sounds. It featured a remote control so the main unit could be started from a distance without baby seeing. The remote control hung well on a doorknob or could be stored in a compartment behind the toy. The "soother" offered three modes--single lullaby, 10 minutes of lullabies accompanied by twinkling lights, or approximately 10 minutes of calming nature sounds. The unit also featured a crib strap, on/off switch and volume control. A fabulous toy. NOTE: Four sizes of "C" batteries and two sizes of "AA" batteries required (not included).