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Dr. Toys 100 Best Toy Products for 1997 Key to Type: a=Active; ac=Arts & Crafts; ap=Activity Product; at=Audio Tape; b=Book; bg=Board Game; c=Computer-related; cd=CD-ROM; cons=Construction Toy; cp=Creative Product; d=Doll; dh=Dollhouse; e=Equipment ; esp=Educational Skills Product; g=Game; h=Hobby; mm=Multimedia; m=Musical; nov=Novelty; pl=Plush Toy; pup=Puppet; puz=Puzzle; sc=Science; sw=Software; t=Toy; trav=Travel; trans=Transportation; u=Unique Product; vg=Video Game; vt=Video Tape1 |
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Company | Product | Type | Age | Price | 800/888# | |
1. | Action Games | Indoor Games | ap cp esp mm u vt | 2-7 | $14.95 | 800-399-2637 |
2. | ALEX | My Very Busy Box | ap ac cp | 6-10 | $30.00 | 800-666-2539 |
3. | Anatex | Wordpath | ap cp esp t trav | 3-5 | $29.95 | 800-999-9599 |
4. | Aurora Interactive | Safety Quest | cd esp mm u | 4-12 | $29.95 | 305-273-7013 |
5. | Baby School Company | So Smart! | vt esp | 3-18 mos. | $14.95 | 800-663-2741 |
6. | Bandai America | Tamagotchi | u nov | 7-12 | $15.00 | 310-640-8674 |
7. | Bateman Design | Odd-Quads | ap esp puz t u | 4-12 | $50.00 | 212-799-7965 |
8. | Binary Arts | Port To Port | bg esp puz t trav | 8-11 | $12.00 | 201-444-3844 |
9. | Briarpatch | Guess How Much I Love You | bg | 3-7 | $19.95 | 800-232-5474 |
10. | BRIO | Chunky School Bus | esp t | 2-7 | $24.00 | 888-274-6869 |
11. | Cadaco | Amazing Colorland | bg esp | 2-5 | $6.99 | 800-621-5426 |
12. | Career Explorers | Career Explorers | bg | 7-12 | $19.95 | 800-563-0665 |
13. | Cedco Publishing | World Wildlife Fund Series | b | 2-4 | $12.95 | 800-227-6162 |
14. | Comet-Montrose | Deluxe Painting Case with Easel | ap ac cp t trv u | 4-7 | $29.99 | 708-233-3740 |
15. | Computer Curriculum | CCCnet | c esp mm u | 8-12 | $7.95 | 800-455-7910 |
16 | Curiosity Kits | Artwork Lantern | ap ac cp esp t | 7-12 | $20.00 | 800-584-5487 |
17. | Curious Kids | Discovery Kit | ap ac b cp c esp h | 6-12 | $19.95 | 800-585-2386 |
18. | Cynergie | Choice Reward | esp | 3-12 | $12.95 | 800-844-4338 |
19. | DaMert | Triazzle Bundle | cd c mm puz u vg | 8-12 | $19.99 | 800-231-3722 |
20. | Davis Liquid Crystals | Touch Me Bookmarks | ap cp | 3-12 | $1.00 | 800-677-5575 |
21. | Discovery Toys | Create-A-Class | esp | 7-12 | $19.98 | 800-426-4777 |
22. | Dowling Magnets | Simply Science Exploring Magnets | t esp | 6-12 | $14.00 | 800-624-6381 |
23. | Dream Green | TicTac Chec | bg esp trav | 7-12 | $17.95 | 888-438-4263 |
24. | EDC Publishing | Kid Kits | ap b h | 7-12 | $10.95 | 800-475-4522 |
25. | EDDU Toy | Math Counting Series | cp t | 2 | $10.95 | 800-686-8697 |
26. | Edmark | Mighty Math Zoo Zillions | c cd esp | 5-8 | $35.00 | 800-691-2985 |
27. | Edu-Fun Productions | Singing Sounds | at | 2-7 | $15.98 | 804-977-8389 |
28. | Educational Insights | Poppumus Zoo Adventure | ap t | 2-5 | $19.95 | 800-933-3270 |
29. | Ertel Games | Checkered Flag | bg | 9-12 | $29.95 | 888-810-4449 |
30. | Explore Technologies, Inc. | Odyssey--World's First Atlasphere | ap esp trav u | 3-12 | $399.00 | 888-456-2343 |
31. | First Years | 2-in-1 Play Center | esp t u | 6 mos.-6 yrs. | $69.99 | 800-225-0382 |
32. | Folkmanis | Snowy Owl Puppet | pup | 3-12 | $24.95 | 800-443-4463 |
33. | Frank Schaffer Publications | Big Bulldozer Floor Puzzle | ap esp puz | 5-8 | $14.95 | 800-421-5533 |
34. | Gamewright | Kit & Caboodle | g esp | 8-12 | $16.00 | 800-638-7568 |
35. | Girlhood Journey | Girlhood Journeys Collection | d b | 7-12 | $29.99 | 800-553-9886 |
36. | Global Friends | Mariko from Japan | ap b c d esp mm u vt | 6-12 | $59.00 | 800-393-5421 |
37. | Golden Books | Extra Smart Pages | ap c esp u | 5-12 | $16.99 | 212-547-6700 |
38. | Gotz Dolls | Hilary | d | 7-12 | $139.00 | 315-635-1055 |
39. | Great American Puzzle Factory | Chronology Jr. | bg b esp t trv | 9-12 | $19.95 | 800-922-1194 |
40. | Green Cobweb Company | Gruggling | ap cp esp u | 8-12 | $19.95 | 617-426-8185 |
41. | Hasbro | Tinkersaurus | t ap | 4-8 | $29.99 | 800-752-9755 |
42. | Hasbro Interactive | Scrabble Crossword CD-ROM | cd c esp puz | 8-12 | $29.99 | 800-638-6927 |
43. | Horticultural Sales Products | Root-Vue Farm | ap esp u | 4-8 | $24.95 | 888-766-8883 |
44. | Humongous Entertainment | Big Thinkers 1st Grade | cd esp mm | 5-8 | $29.00 | 800-499-8386 |
45. | Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta-Music | Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta-GNU | at esp t trav | 4-11 | $14.95 | 800-492-1899 |
46. | IBM | World Book Multimedia Encyclopedia | cd mm esp | 9-12 | $79.95 | 800-426-7235 |
47. | IDG Books Worldwide | Tech Girl Internet Adventures | ap at b cd c cp esp mm | 8-12 | $19.99 | 800-762-2974 |
48. | Irwin Toy | Oopsie Daisy | d | 3-8 | $39.99 | 800-268-1733 |
49. | Jester | Jester Has Lost His Jingle | b | 2-10 | $20.00 | 800-953-7837 |
50. | K'NEX | K'NEX Solar Power 10 Model Set | cp esp h t trv | 9-12 | $49.99 | 800-543-5639 |
51. | Learning Curve | Robotix Robo-Dog | ap cp esp | 9-12 | $119.99 | 800-704-8697 |
52. | Learning Line | Get Wet Washcloth | ap cp esp u | 1-6 | $4.99 | 908-933-4172 |
53. | Learning Quest | FAB Phonics | at b esp | 5-8 | $15.95 | 888-925-3276 |
54. | Learning Resources | Gears! Gears! Gears Factory | cons | 7-12 | $44.95 | 888-800-7893 |
55. | LEGO Systems | DUPLO Dinosaur Park | ap cp esp t | 2-5 | $39.99 | 800-233-8756 |
56. | Letres Company | Letres | ap esp t trav g | 7-12 | $9.95 | 615-297-0479 |
57. | Little Tikes | All Terrain Vehicle | ap t trans | 1-1/2-3 | $24.99 | 800-321-0183 |
58. | Manhattan Baby | Radiant Rainforest Musical Mobile | t | birth-6 mos | $40.00 | 800-747-2454 |
59. | Marklin | MAXI American Starter Set | ap cp esp h trans | 8-12 | $439.00 | 800-825-0888 |
60. | Master Magnetics | Magnetic Wand Kit | ap esp t u | 6-10 | $29.95 | 800-525-3536 |
61. | Microsoft | My Personal Tutor | ap cd c cp esp mm | 3-7 | $54.95 | 800-426-9400 |
62. | MindPlay | Living Lab-Plants | cd esp mm | 8-12 | $79.00 | 800-221-7911 |
63. | Mindscape | LEGO Island | cd mm | 6-12 | $40.00 | 800-234-3088 |
64. | North-South Books | Rainbow Fish Memory Game | g esp t | 4-8 | $14.95 | 800-722-6657 |
65. | Nova Design | Dr. Hombik | ap bg cp esp t trav u | 10-12 | $24.00 | 888-318-3600 |
66. | Palladium Interactive | Wishbone Activity Zone | ap cd c cp esp h mm | 7-12 | $19.95 | 415-464-5500 |
67. | Panasonic Interactive Media | Make-A-Map 3D | cd | 7-11 | $39.95 | 408-653-1898 |
68. | Parenting Solutions | Chatter Matters | bg | 7-10 | $29.95 | 818-905-8085 |
69. | Parker Bros. | Pooh Musical Hide and Seek | esp t | 3-6 | $21.99 | 508-927-7600 |
70. | Patch Products | Avalanche Mountain | g esp | 6-10 | $20.00 | 800-524-4263 |
71. | Peeleman-McLaughlin | Perfume Creations | ap ac cp c esp t u | 8-12 | $20.00 | 800-779-2205 |
72. | Planet Dexter/Addison Wesley | Magnetic Pattern Blocks | b esp trv | 4-7 | $14.99 | 800-358-4566 |
73. | PorchLight Entertainment | The Book of Virtues | vt | 4-10 | $12.98 | 800-645-4727 |
74. | Pressman | Tilt N Tumble | g | 7-12 | $17.99 | 800-800-0298 |
75. | Primordial | Zoob | ap cp esp t u | 5-10 | $6.99 | 415-923-1895 |
76. | Purple Moon | Secret Paths in the Forest | cd c mm | 8-12 | $29.95 | 888-278-7753 |
77. | Quincrafts | Beginner Stitchery Deluxe Kit | ap ac cp c esp h | 6-10 | $9.99 | 800-342-8458 |
78. | Rainbow Communications | Dairy Farming for Kids | vt | 2-10 | $19.95 | 800-518-3276 |
79. | RMC Interactive | Jubilee's Journey | cd | 6-12 | $39.95 | 800-762-6443 |
80. | Rock 'N Learn | Letter Sounds, Phonics for Beginners | at b | 4-7 | $9.95 | 800-348-8445 |
81. | Second Avenue Creations | Discover America | bg cp esp | 8-12 | $39.95 | 800-713-1105 |
82. | Strombecker/Tootsietoy | Construction Company | u vg vt | 3-7 | $14.99 | 800-944-8697 |
83. | Sunburst | Sunbuddy Writer | cd | 5-8 | $19.95 | 800-321-7511 |
84. | TableTalk | Careers for Kids | esp g u | 10-12 | $6.95 | 800-997-5676 |
85. | TC Timber | Avalanche | g t | 3-12 | $29.95 | 800-359-1233 |
86. | Team Concepts | ComQuest Scholar | c esp trv | 6-10 | $89.99 | 718-726-5855 |
87. | Tiger Electronics | game.com | t u vg | 8-12 | $69.95 | 888-844-7767 |
88. | Today's Kids | Soft Rock 'N Bounce Zebra | ap t u | 9 mos.-2 1/2 yrs. | $80.00 | 800-258-8697 |
89. | Tomy America | Ball Party Roll Around Tower | t | 1-3 | $24.99 | 800-859-8669 |
90. | Toymax Inc. | Precious Metals Boutique | ap ac cp c esp h t u | 8-12 | $30.00 | 800-222-9060 |
91. | Twin Sisters Productions | Phonics CD-ROM | cd | 4-9 | $19.95 | 800-248-8946 |
92. | U.S. Game | Old West Card Games | ap g esp trav | 8-12 | $5.00 | 800-544-2637 |
93. | Vtech | Little Smart TinyTot Driver | ap esp t trans | 6-36 mos | $21.99 | 800-521-2010 |
94. | WEB.ola! Company | WEB.ola! | ap c esp mm nov g u | 6-12 | $7.99 | 203-371-5305 |
95. | Wild Goose | da Vinci Construction | esp t sc | 7-12 | $9.99 | 800-373-1498 |
96. | Wild Planet Toys | Powerware Pak | ap t u | 6-10 | $24.99 | 800-247-6570 |
97. | Williamson Publishing | Pyramids! Experience Egypt | ap b cp esp | 6-12 | $10.95 | 800-234-8791 x10 |
98. | Wimmer-Ferguson | Discovery Teether | t | 6-24 mos | $16.00 | 800-747-2454 |
99. | Wrebbit | Puzz-3D | puz | 4-10 | $12.99 | 800-973-2248 |
100. | YES! Entertainment | Dance Studio | ap cp | 6-10 | $19.99 | 800-222-9376 |
Key to Type: a=Active; ac=Arts & Crafts; ap=Activity Product; at=Audio Tape; b=Book; bg=Board Game; c=Computer-related; cd=CD-ROM; cons=Construction Toy; cp=Creative Product; d=Doll; dh=Dollhouse; e=Equipment ; esp=Educational Skills Product; g=Game; h=Hobby; mm=Multimedia; m=Musical; nov=Novelty; pl=Plush Toy; pup=Puppet; puz=Puzzle; sc=Science; sw=Software; t=Toy; trav=Travel; trans=Transportation; u=Unique Product; vg=Video Game; vt=Video Tape1
(c) 1997, 1998 Stevanne Auerbach, PhD San Francisco, CA. This material may not under any circumstances be resold or redistributed for compensation of any kind without prior written permission from the author. |
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