(Leap Frog $129.00) The new LeapPad Platinum by LeapFrog is almost identical to their earlier LeapPad XDI Ultra model except for an...

(Guidecraft $99) A 68-piece set of translucent magnified pieces in geometric shapes. These handsome pieces are an invitation for kids to...

(American Girl $60) Platinum Award We've told you about the Bitty Baby before. The updated 15-inch Bitty Baby doll line is now available...

(Toys R Us $39.99 each) Platinum Award This year's Journey dolls are off to Italy! Ciao! As always they are beautifully fitted out for...

(Light Stax $39.99) Platinum Award All the plastic bricks are the same square size, though in many colors. They come with a base to...

(Mattel $19.99) Platinum Award A play setting complete with eye chart, examining chair and patient comes with Eye Doctor Barbie (who...

(HaPe $149) Platinum Award Our testers live in sunny California, so this is an outdoor/indoor year round pretend prop for them. A...

(Magformers $189.00) A marvelous 81-piece set of magnetic shapes and plans for building many different dinosaurs that will actually walk...

(BigJigs $89.99) Platinum Award A 49-piece set with plenty of wooden tracks, a mountain with ascending and descending tracks, trees,...

(BigJigs $29.99) Platinum Award What a wonderful add-on to any wooden train setting! This five piece set features a giant brontosaurus...