Playskool
Contact: Josslynne Welch/Catherine Hughes
Litzky Public Relations
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This year's revamped PLAYSKOOL infant developmental line includes the wonderful, whimsically-designed EXPLORE 'N GROW collection. The bright colors, fun patterns, silly faces, and various textures of the EXPLORE ‘N GROW collection grows with your child as they develop and encourages baby to explore the world around them. Capture the simple joy and learning that comes from PLAYSKOOL's 2009 EXPLORE 'N GROW infant toys with multiple ways to play.
BUSY BALL POPPER
(Ages 9 months & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 09)
It's poppin', droppin', air-powered fun! One of PLAYSKOOL'S most popular toys features new colors and characters for 2009. Drop the colorful balls down the track and watch as all five balls pop out of the top chute past a silly face, roll down the brightly-colored track, and then pop out all over again! Sometimes the balls even spill over for delighted babies to chase after. The whimsical BUSY BALL POPPER toy features silly sound effects and eight lively songs that add to the fun. Requires four "D" batteries, not included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
BALL POPPIN' PACK
(Ages 9 months & up/Approx. Retail Price: $8.99/Available: Fall 09)
Each of the five colorful balls has a color matching storage place in the BALL POPPIN' PACK toy. Perfectly sized for little hands, the balls pop out of the pack when pushed from behind to surprise little ones and encourage put-and-take play. All EXPLORE 'N GROW balls are compatible with other products in the line. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
CHASE-ME-CRITTER
(Ages 6 months & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 09)
The adorable CHASE-ME-CRITTER toy offers infants multiple ways to play! Little ones can explore swirling put-and-take action as three colorful balls spin 'round and 'round, or they can push the silly character's head and chase the moving toy as it rolls forward spilling balls along the way. Babies will love to collect the balls and catch up to the friendly critter. Twist its head and the critter will move in circles instead of a straight line. Requires three "C" batteries, not included. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
TUMBLE 'N TWIRL TOP
(Ages 6 months & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 09)
The TUMBLE 'N TWIRL TOP toy offers different play options to entertain a growing infant. Drop the four balls down the brightly-colored chute and press the button to start the twirling and popping fun! Infants will love to see the swirl of colors as the balls spin around. Older babies can open the door to release the balls and scramble after them in a fun frenzy. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
ACTIVITY BALL
(Ages 6 months & up/Approx. Retail Price: $14.99/Available: Fall 09)
Babies will love to explore the numerous surprises found in the colorful new ACTIVITY BALL toy. When young infants open up the ball during sitting play, they will discover multi-sided busy activites, including a ball drop. When the ACTIVITY BALL toy is closed, infants can shake, squeak, and roll the ball, which will encourage baby to crawl after it. The ACTIVITY BALL toy includes two balls that are compatible with all other EXPLORE 'N GROW ball toys. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
STEP START WALK 'N RIDE
(Ages 9 months & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 09)
Two toys in one! As a sturdy, stable walker, the newly designed STEP START WALK ‘N RIDE toy helps babies learn to stand, take their first steps, and walk. It then easily converts to a first ride-on toy, with a locking mechanism that parents can activate. The engaging toy features hands-on busy activities for baby in both modes of play. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.
