Ever little builder's dream about completing that lofty project has now come true, thanks in part to Handy Manny's Transforming Tool Truck. This sizable red handyman's truck has a variety of tools from the TV show that are ready to take on any challenge thrown at them!  The cool part is, this truck transforms from a vehicle into a sweet little workbench for hours of fun to be had.  Lastly, the transforming truck ties back to the Manny theme with realistic phone calls from different individuals in desperate need for help with repairs.  This award-winning toy is a sure catch; take a good look!

Learning and fun always mix well to complement each other and this award-winning specimen proves to be no exception to the truism. The Sit to Stand Alphabet Train is a perfect ingredient for youngsters to learn the alphabet, words, and also important motor & coordination skills. From a push-style toy, to a ride-on train, this little entertaining and educational train has everything it takes to be a dual-purpose (train & learn) child's toy. Give it a good look and see just what we mean!

PixOs fun is back, everyone!  Last time, we introduced you PixOs, the little artist studio where two and three dimensional dreams come to life.  Now, we are excited to let you know that the PixOs Spin Master Super Studio is one of the toy of the year candidates for 2008.  The PixOs package comes with everything you could possibly imagine to get started with creative fun and fashion: 500 PixOs, templates, full-detailed instructions, and more!  Take a close look at this toy, as we think it's definitely one of the top candidates for Toy of the Year.

Just in time and ahead of the ice age, we just snared a fine sample of interaction and entertainment with KOTA the Triceratops!  Packing up to a 60 pound rider on his back, Kota is set to take on any adventure and provide loads of interactive fun along the way.  Kota is about as life-like as you could imagine a tiny Triceratops could be: he laughs, sniffs, eats, and much, much more.  Take a good look at the fun to be had with this cute little reptile--there's a video of him also!

There's an unlimited amount of creativity in every child and making sure we tap that flow of energy and expression is paramount.  Drawing, sketching, tracing, painting, etc are all an integral part of personal, emotional, and educational development for every child.  Thankfully, there are a select few tools of the trade to help make this opportunity unfold a bit more easily than just a plain pad of paper and a lead stick.  The Melissa and Doug Deluxe Standing Easel is just such a specimen of an exemplary educational tool to stimulate creativity and productiveness.  We have seen many excellent learning toys stem from the Melissa and Doug line and this excellent easel is no exception to the awesome learning toys out there.  Take a good look at this one!

If the little one in the household isn't begging for a pony, it's only a matter of time.  For the more near term, there is a special ride-on toy for those with a pony penchant--the Giddyup N Go Pony!  When the rider bounces up and down, the specially articulated legs of this faithful steed provide directional movement, which is also accompanied by a vast array of realistic sounds.  There's a lot of trails to be taken and a lot of races to be ridden, so be sure to check out this noble playtime steed!

Well, if you didn't get bloody fingers and deaf ears the first time around, the writers of one of the best interactive games of all-time have brought back a golden hit with more power.  Rock Band 2 is here to take stage on all platforms (PS3, xBox360, Wii) and is sure to make the same rattling waves as the original Rock Band has.  More than a hundred songs exist within this next series of rock-n-roll mania, so you'd better check into this sequel installation.

Just in time to celebrate any occassion, the Melissa and Doug Band in a Box takes the stage to help the musically inclined (of any age) form their very own band!  This wooden musical instrument set includes 10 pieces, including popular percussion items that are easy to grasp and play.  After the fun is done, the musicians can pack all of the instruments into a durable storage case and move on to the next gig!

Elmo is back on the popular scene once again, with a fully detailed representation of all the realistic monster mannerisms you well know.  This nearly-real creation of our favorite furry friend from Sesame Street speak, sings, and wiggles his limbs with anticipating excitement!  If you didn't already know, Elmo is all about having fan and learning with his friends.  It's high time you took another look at just how magical this Elmo Live doll really can be.

There are a lot of fans of the British Broadcasting Company's TV show "Top Gear" out there, and we can imagine just how many of them have kids with the same passion for automobiles as they do. Now, there is a toy maker signed up with the BBC to provide officially licensed toys to accompany the popular Top Gear automotive journalism show. Wow! Stuff will initially supply popular remote control vehicles, novelty gifts, desktop toys, and of course, a doll of the Stig. No, we don't think his helmet will be removable, so no luck revealing his identity... Keep reading for more specific detail on this new venture.