Hasbro had a cold day for their Toy Fair preview event today in New York, but fortunately they had coffee waiting five feet inside the door. They hosted by-invitation-only tours and demonstrated dozens of new toys for 2010. Among my favorites were the following stand-outs:
- Tonka Garage Ricochet RC Vehicle is a tough-as-nails remote-control vehicle that somewhat resembles a moon rover, with its gigantic wheels. The vehicle flips over while in motion and transforms into two modes: one for rough terrain and another for fast maneuverability. The Ricochet will be available in the fall for around $80.
- Monopoly Revolution Edition is a special, round Monopoly board designed in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Monopoly franchise. The aesthetic is clean and modern but the gameplay is still familiar. A sign of the times is that players will collect $2 million when they pass go! The Revolution Edition will be available in the fall for around $35.
- The Weebles' Musical Treehouse is a darling addition for the little guys. A Weeble-sized escalator brings the Weebles up and they slide down from the treehouse over and over. It is recommended for 18 months and up and will be around $30 when it hits the shelves this fall.
That's just three of the more than 7,000 new toys to be announced this week at Toy Fair, so stay tuned!
Photo of Tonka Ricochet RC Vehicle © Hasbro
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