2008 Gold Star Award Winners

ALPHABET TRAIN FLOOR PUZZLE (Melissa & Doug®) It's the Alphabet Train! Great for ages 3+. It's 10 feet long with the fantastic graphics and thick pieces that make Melissa and Doug puzzles so terrific.

BOW AND MALLOW (Stortz & Associates) The Bow and Mallow works just like a traditional bow and arrow, except that no arrows are involved - only safe, soft mini marshmallows. Its ingenious design converts the energy created by the bowstring into air pressure, enough to hurl a mini marshmallow up to 30 feet! Bow and Mallow uses the same ammunition magazine as the original Marshmallow Shooter, allowing for interchangeable use between the two toys. Holds up to 25 mini marshmallows for rapid-fire, non-stop action. Now anyone can be Robin Hood - or Maid Marion!

BRAINSTONZ (McWiz Games) BrainStonz™ is a game of strategy worthy of the great classics. Let a few quick rounds rejuvenate your mind, crystallize your creative juices and complement your competitive edge. A few minutes to learn… hours of challenging fun… and a lifetime to master!

DEXTER DIGGER AND KATIE CAMPER (Pierre Belvedere) Dexter The Digger Wow World helps preschool children make sense of the world around them through imaginative role-play. No batteries required. Friction-powered digger and bulldozer with easy-to-use mechanical arm digs and scoops up the rattling boulders. Comes with removable driver figure, 3 rattling boulders and flip-open secret engine compartment. Katie Camper’s Holiday Friends Wow World helps preschool children make sense of the world around them through imaginative role-play. No batteries required. Katie’s a cute friction-powered camper you can open to reveal a cozy home complete with bed and mirror for her two friends. Unhook the magnetic trailer, lift off the removable tent before taking out the barbecue and picnic table, or match and sort luggage. There’s even a friendly dog with a basket to complete this great set !

FIND IT ORIGINAL (PlaSmart) A ‘contained’ adventure! Pass it around and see how fast you can find the hidden items. Be the first to find the hidden penny!

ROCK TUMBLER (Playwell Enterprises) Make your own semi-precious gem stones with this rock tumbler kit. User-selectable tumble time will let you control how polished your rocks become. There's also a viewing window to watch your progress. Includes four steps of polishing powder, stones, tumble drum w/ viewing window, AC adapter, replacement belt and detailed instructions. Refill kits are also available!

ONLY HEARTS CLUB DOLLS (Only Hearts Club) Real Cool Girls! The Only Hearts Horse & Pony Club features both Western and English riding lines and is sure to delight horse lovers of all ages!

SOPHIE THE GIRAFFE (Bug in a Rug) Made in the French Alps with natural rubber and non-toxic paint, Sophie has been safely cuddled and chewed for over 45 years! She is soft, light, and easy to grasp and fits perfectly into little hands. Sophie is loveable and amusing. She even makes a happy sound when squeezed. She is perfect for soothing baby's sore gums when teething and is completely safe. Made of 100% natural rubber and food paint.

TRICERATOPS AND VOLCANO (Playmobil) The Dinos are coming! Discover the mighty Triceratops and her baby, explore the secret cave, but beware, the volcano explodes at the touch of a button!

UBERSTIX SAILBOAT (Borgfeldt) Build and float your very own sailboat that you've build using 8 oz to 2 litre size water bottles! Features lab sheets to guide you through tests of modifications to the basic rudder and keel designs. A fun and educational building system designed to integrate with recyclables such as water bottles, Popsicle® sticks, egg cartons, McDonald® straws, paper clips and much more.

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