We recently told you about one of the Brightlings learning toys for infants and now, we are happy to bring you a 2007 Toy of the Year (TOTY) nominee--the Brightlings Exploration Station.  This stimulating arrangement brings on a vibrant environment, loaded with lights, sounds, and energetic characters to give every infant the chance to enjoy learning.  With activities of pushing, pulling, spinning, and many more, the experience evolves with the child in three modes of development: baby, toddler, and music.  Stop on in, and take a good look at a strong contender for Infant Toy of the Year 2007!

There are millions of reasons why art and the process of creating art are good for the human mind & soul.  So many people could benefit from expressions of their thoughts and feelings.  Now, there is a slick, digital way for kids to take part in the creativity.  The Digital Arts & Crafts Studio is a complete setup with tools that are sure to bring out the best in them.  The masterpieces are created electronically by using the digital easel and a personal computer.  The stylus can act as almost any art tool and when the work is complete, you even have the choice of saving and/or printing the art to enjoy at a later day.  Creative toys like this are just what kids need to be able to express their creativity and exercise their minds!

What better survival skill can any child learn, but to prepare and make their own food?  There is no better way to get started than to play out the act first.  The Cook'n Learn Kitchen is an activity set that is chock full of imaginary culinary creations and even loads of recipes!  In the instructional mode, the Kitchen helps children learn to follow instructions by reading recipes aloud for everyone to follow along.  Sound good?  You bet it does, and it tastes even better!

Yet another great interactive and adaptive toy has caught not only our eyes, but also those interested in the toy of the year.  Meet the WowWee Robotics Roboquad, one of the leaders in the race for intelligent and adaptive toys.  The Roboquad is an animated robot with the ability to move in any direction and has an elaborate sensor array to maintain the highest levels of environmental awareness.  A behavioral system, coupled with the ability to learn (depending mood setting) allows the Roboquad to entertain for hours.  Take a look at this fantastic toy and watch a video of it in action!

Almost everyone can think back and recall the countless wonders experienced in childhood while playing Candy Land.  There aren't too many youth today that don't get to enjoy this timeless classic either.  Now, there is another version for kids of all ages to enjoy--the Candy Land Castle Game.  Uniquely designed gingerbread gameboards help youngsters focus on learning with intricate shape and color overlays, yet the game still maintains its beautiful simplicity.  What better way to enhance a classic game!

No one in the modern world can possibly claim they do not know what the Rubik's Cube is.  It's a timeless, iconic game that sold hundreds of millions of units.  What could possibly make such a game better?  Well, how about adding another dimension to the game and call it Rubik's Revolution!  It's so much more than the original and is constantly changing to adapt to the player's skill level and dexterity.  The dynamic game change is achieved by having an intelligent software program control a series of lights and sounds to bring the game to life.  Better take a closer look at this one--it's sure to get you thinking and more than likely, puzzled.

There are many toys out there on the market, but few get lauded consistently by reputable sources.  One insanely popular game out right now that fits the bill is the Wild Planet Hyper Dash.  This fast-paced electronic entertainment is sold-out in many popular stores, both brick & mortar as well as online.  Why?  Because it’s been awarded the iParenting Award for “Outstanding Products, Toys & Games”.  This game is packed with some of the latest and greatest technologies in order to make the experience and challenges entirely boundless.  Hyper Dash has an electronic tagger that is used to hit five different colored and numbered targets.  The tagger is loaded with music and commands that instruct the players on what targets need hit and in what pattern as well.  The tagger uses radio frequency identification (RFID) to determine what targets are hit, and each target can be set up side-by-side, linear, or scattered across a 100 yard spread!  Take a good look at this one—it’s a pretty sweet game to check out.  We surely will!

What better way to instill good environmental behaviors than to show kids that even trains are wise enough to keep the world clean!  The Thomas (the Train) Recycling Center is the cornerstone to keeping the Island of Sodor looking fantastic for everyone to enjoy.  Now, this facility can be added to any of the Thomas the Train toy train sets in order to make the industrious setting a little more green-friendly.  Loaded with sights and sounds galore, this fine addition will be sure to make any young railroader excited to play.

 If the little (off) road warrior isn't quite ready for a big-time quad/four-wheeler, then the Little Tikes group has a great option in store for the dirt racer to be.  The Little Tikes Quad Bike is a perfect solution for getting a little one acclimated to riding a vehicle, developing motor skills and balance, and of course, having tons of fun!  Long-lasting battery power helps keep the good times coming.  We wish these compact, yet powerful toys would have been around when we were little!

Female pop-stars-to-be know quite well just how much they love to hear the music and magic produced by Hannah Montana.  If the possibility of getting on stage and rocking the crowd all night with Miss Montana is not attainable, then the Hannah Montana Electric Guitar is proven to be the closest thing to it.  This electronic guitar plays several of Hannah Montana hits, so there is no doubt it's the real deal.  Better take a good look at it--these instruments are a huge hit this Holiday season!