The Hottest Award-Winning Toys Inspired By Disney`s Most Popular Entertainment
Titles, Including The Princess and the Frog, Toy Story, Disney Fairies and Cars
GLENDALE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Disney Consumer Products (DCP) today released its "Most Wanted Holiday Toys
List," featuring its Disney Dozen Deals - toys that bring Disney`s rich
storytelling heritage home for the holidays for less than $25, plus six
standouts for the most discerning gift-givers. Already garnering top honors and
awards from media and organizations including FunFare, FamilyFun, iParenting and
the National Association of Parenting Publications, Disney toys will delight
boys and girls of all ages and bring to life the magic of its beloved characters
and storylines for a cheerful holiday season.
The Most Wanted Holiday Toys list is inspired by the latest entertainment
content including the upcoming theatrical release of The Princess and the Frog,
Disney`s enchanting 2D animated film which introduces the newest Disney Princess
character, Tiana; Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, the second installment in
the popular Disney Fairies series now available on Disney Blu-ray and DVD; the
Disney-Pixar Toy Story Definitive collection which replicates Andy`s favorites
friends featured in the film, all the way down to the scale size and packaging;
the Cars and Cars Toons die-cast line, which has sold more than 140 million cars
to date gets a new twist with lenticular eyes and a neon light up feature; plus
the popular Playhouse Disney preschool series on Disney Channel Mickey Mouse
Clubhouse and Handy Manny.
Disney`s Most Wanted Holiday Toys are now available at national retailers,
Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com.
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THE DISNEY DOZEN DEALS UNDER $25 (in alphabetical order):
* Disney Fairies Tink`s Balloon Playset
* Disney Fairies Secret Jewelry Box
* Handy Manny Flicker The Flashlight
* Mickey`s Mouse-Ke-Tag Game
* Minnie Mouse Cupcake Set (Disney Store exclusive)
* Disney Princess: The Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana Cooking Set (Disney
Store exclusive)
* Disney Princess Tiana Classic Doll (Disney Store exclusive)
* Disney Princess Tiana Just One Kiss Doll
* Disney-Pixar`s Cars Die-Cast: Neon Light up and Lenticular collections
* Disney-Pixar`s Cars Toons assortment
* Disney-Pixar`s Toy Story Buddy Packs
* Disney-Pixar`s Toy Story Basic Action Figures
Here are more details, divided by category:
PRESCHOOL:
Handy Manny Flicker The Flashlight, SRP $14.99 at national retailers.
Introducing Manny's 8th tool, the newest member of his toolbox, Flicker the
flashlight! This is a real working flashlight. Pull the blue cap to extend him
or snake the light into hard to get to places. Press the side button to turn on
and off the light and press his mouth button to hear phrases! You can also
project an image on the wall of a wrench to use it as a call to action for Manny
to come save the day.
Mickey`s Mouse-ke-TAG, SRP: $24.99 at national retailers. Mickey's Mouse-ke-TAG
is an active learning toy for preschoolers that promotes mental and physical
exercise. Players listen as Goofy calls out descriptions of different Disney
character targets; kids can run to tag them.
Minnie Mouse Cupcake Set, SRP: $19.50 at Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com
exclusive. Now every child can be a chef as they bake delicious pretend cupcakes
that are always perfect. The Minnie Cupcake set comes with more than a dozen
items. Included are pretend eggs, a bowl, a spatula, a cupcake tin, pretend
cupcakes, measuring spoons, frosting and a measuring cup. Ages 3+.
BOYS:
Disney-Pixar Cars Vehicles (Lenticular eyes, Die Cast), SRP: $3.99 at national
retailers. Highly collectible and fun to play with too, this line of die cast
character cars feature new "lenticular" moving eyes!
Disney-Pixar Cars Neon Light-Up Die Cast Disney Cars 2-Pack, SRP: $16.50, a
Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. Blaze a trail in neon with the
Neon Light-Up Die Cast Cars 2-packs in assorted characters. Activate neon lights
with on-off switch at bottom of car.
Disney-Pixar Cars Toons Vehicles (Die Cast), SRP: $4.99 - $7.99 at national
retailers. This new line of die cast character cars features characters from the
Cars Toons animated shorts, all-new stories created and illustrated by the
Disney-Pixar team. The shorts debuted on Disney Channel last fall and were such
a hit that Disney will release additional shorts ongoing.
Disney-Pixar Toy Story Buddy Packs, SRP: $6.99 at national retailers. Kids can
re-create their favorite Toy Story movie scenes or make up their own adventures
with these fun, stylized figures that are ready for action. Kids can choose from
26 different 2-packs or collect them all.
Disney-Pixar Toy Story Basic Action Figures, SRP: $9.99 at national retailers,
Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com. Packed with all the personality and fun of
the Toy Story characters, these fully articulated 6-inch action figures feature
up to 11 different character/poses that kids can collect.
GIRLS:
Disney Fairies Tink`s Balloon Playset, SRP: $19.99 at national retailers.
Re-enact scenes from the new film in the super popular Disney Fairies DVD
series, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure with Tink's Transforming Balloon
playset. Turn the top of the balloon and watch as it opens to reveal a playset
inside.
Disney Fairies Secret Jewelry Box, SRP: $14.99 - $16.99 at national retailers.
Flower shaped jewelry box opens to reveal lots of jewelry and fun play. Includes
two 2" dolls that attach to the jewelry pieces. The dolls spin at the top of the
playset, like a real jewelry box. Several drawers and compartments store the
play pieces and the entire set folds up for portability. Includes necklace,
bracelet, earrings, ring and dolls.
Disney Princess: The Princess and the Frog Princess Tiana Cooking Set, SRP:
$19.50 a Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. Now we're cooking!
Heart-shaped, light green and lavender, our Tiana Cooking Set is a precious
10-piece set that's perfect for a little New Orleans style fun in the kitchen.
Disney Princess Tiana Classic Doll, SRP: $16.50 a Disney Store and
www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. This amazingly affordable Tiana doll shines in a
gorgeous green dress adorned with rhinestones, layers of tulle and glitter. The
special doll comes with a frog figurine (not shown) to add to the fun and allows
girls to act out favorite scenes from the movie.
Disney Princess Tiana Just One Kiss Doll, SRP: $24.99 at national retailers,
winner of FunFare Magazine`s "Holiday Hot Dozen." Just like in the story,
beautiful Tiana wears her sparkly blue ball gown and comes with her frog Prince
Naveen on her hand. When girls bring the frog up to Tiana for a kiss, they can
play out the magical scene. When Tiana finally agrees to kiss the prince, her
dress lights up with firefly lights and makes magical sounds.
THESIX DISNEY STANDOUTS:
For shoppers looking for that extra-special and magical standout item (in
alphabetical order):
* Disney Netpal by ASUS PC
* Disney Pix Twist Digital Still Camera
* Disney Princess Tiana Deluxe Costume (Disney Store exclusive)
* Disney-Pixar Toy Story Definitive Collection
* Disney-Pixar Toy Story Ultimate Buzz Lightyear robot
* Handy Manny`s Repair Shop
Disney Netpal by ASUS (ages 6+), SRP $349.99 at www.DisneyStore.com and
Toys"R"Us, winner of FunFare Magazine`s "Holiday Hot Dozen." The Disney Netpal
by ASUS PC is a perfect first notebook computer, designed specifically for kids
with parents in mind. It's fun, web-safe and easy. They'll enjoy fun games and
applications like Disney Mix and Radio Disney in a web-safe environment that
lets you choose where they visit and who they contact. Kid-friendly desktop has
visual instructions that make it easy to operate and navigate. Best of all,
their favorite Disney friends are only a click away!
Disney Pix Twist Digital Still Camera, SRP: $59.99, at national retailers. An
evolution in the popular line of Disney Pix digital cameras, the new Disney Pix
Twist lets kids take endless pictures of friends and twist the body of the
camera to take close up shots of themselves. Features 5 MP and 16 MB internal
memory. Styles: Hannah Montana, Jonas Brothers, Princess Petals (non-character)
and Wizards of Waverly Place.
Disney Princess Tiana Deluxe Costume, SRP: $89.50, a Disney Store and
www.DisneyStore.com exclusive. A glittering yellow and green dream, the Deluxe
Tiana Costume is perfect for an everyday waltz around her blue bayou. Flower
petal-shaped layers of tulle and satin skirt make this Princess and the Frog
costume darling for dress-up. The special attention to detail and fine fabric
make this a stunning must-have that will endure many play sessions.
Disney-Pixar Toy Story Definitive Collection, SRP: $16.99 - $79.99, at national
retailers, Disney Store and www.DisneyStore.com, winner of FunFare Magazine`s
"Holiday All Stars" and NAPPA Honors Award. This deluxe replica line features
the most "film accurate" Toy Story characters ever, delivered in packaging
exactly as Andy received them in the films, plus each includes a certificate of
authenticity. For example, the 12" highly detailed deluxe replica of everyone`s
favorite Space Ranger is the most film accurate Buzz Lightyear ever produced.
Sheriff Woody, RC Remote Control Car, Rex, Bucket O`Soldiers, and 3-Pack Space
Aliens are also available.
Disney-Pixar Toy Story - Ultimate Buzz Lightyear robot, SRP: $149.99, at
national retailers and www.DisneyStore.com, winner NAPPA Honors Award. This 16"
robot responds to six voice commands; say "You're A Toy!" to switch his space
ranger personality to a toy character for a whole new set of different
responses. Powered by seven motors, this Ultimate Buzz Lightyear walks, talks,
turns, blinks, salutes, fires his laser and answers his communicator. More than
100 phrases in Buzz Lightyear`s original voice and cool SFX.
Handy Manny`s Repair Shop, SRP: $99.99, at national retailers and
www.DisneyStore.com, winner of FamilyFun magazine`s Toy Of The Year "Top 30"
Award. Welcome to Handy Manny's repair shop where kids have over 20 projects to
choose from to build and fix things just like Manny does on the show. Kids grab
your blueprints, choose a project and slide it into the diagnostic center. Next,
Manny will walk you through the steps and show you how to do the project.
Includes over 40 parts to do the projects; there is also a power saw and a power
drill that you can use to do the projects and you can fix them when they break
down. It also comes with 2 of Manny's tools. This is the ultimate Manny item!
About Disney Consumer Products
Disney Consumer Products and affiliates (DCP) is the business segment of The
Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) that extends the Disney brand to merchandise
ranging from apparel, toys, home décor and books and magazines to foods and
beverages, stationery, electronics and fine art. This is accomplished through
DCP's various lines of business which include: Disney Toys, Disney Apparel,
Accessories & Footwear, Disney Food, Health & Beauty, Disney Home and Disney
Stationery. Other businesses involved in Disney's consumer products sales are
Disney Publishing Worldwide, the world's largest publisher of children's books
and magazines, and www.disneyshopping.com, the company's official shopping
portal. The Disney Stores retail chain, which debuted in 1987, is owned and
operated by Disney in North America and Europe. The Disney Stores chain in Japan
is operated under a license agreement with Disney. For more information, please
visit www.disneyconsumerproducts.com; visit the official DCP YouTube channel
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