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Top Tech Toys 2008
The center's favorite picks for "Top Tech Toys" for 2008 This list was developed by the center's MBA Fellows under the direction of center director M. Eric Johnson, who follows the toy industry. The toy selections cover all ages, from infant to adult. |
In describing the list, Tuck MBA student Kirsten Egenes said, "Kids are going back to basics for their holiday toys and manufacturers are responding. The hottest toys this year are taking simple technology and applying it in new and innovative ways." Tuck students are collecting unwrapped toy donations for the 2008 Toys for Tots campaign sponsored by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.
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- Munchkin Magic Cube
Colorful music cube. Made in China.
6 to 24 months
- Vtech Move and Crawl
Highly engaging toddler toy that magically moves around. Made in China.
6 to 24 months (for crawlers)
- Hasbro Playskool Honeybee Hop
Music plays encouraging kids to hop, skip, jump, and chase the cute honeybee as it twirls round and round. Made in China.
3 and up.
- Melissa & Doug, Abby & Emma Deluxe Magnetic Dress-Up
A new twist on paper dolls, these magnetic cut-outs allow you to create hundreds of outfits for the wooden doll friends. Made in China.
3 to 6 years
- Mega Bloks Magnext Deluxe
A magnetic building system that allows your imagination to 'click' into place. Made in China.
6 years plus
- Mattel Barbie iDesign Ultimate Stylist
CD-Rom and swipe-able fashion cards that let kids design outfits and play games. Made in China.
8 to 12 years
- Blue Box Mijam Stage Mic
Mic allows you to plug in and sign along with your iPod MP3. Made in China.
10 years and up
- Air Hogs Zero Gravity Micro Car
A remote control racecar that defies gravity. Made in China.
8 to 12 years
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M. Eric Johnson, |
Kirsten Egenes T'09 |
Jessica Liu T'09 |
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Sarah Master T'09 |
Kate Reiling T'09 |
Rachel Roth T'09 |
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| Girija Toke TP'09 | Jana Swedburg T'09 | |
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Read the center's analysis of Wal-mart's rollbacks: October 2008 and November 2008 [PDF]. |
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"Where Are the Toys that Don't Come from China?" - A 2007 toy-buying guide, M. Eric Johnson |
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