Cool Toys
1. BEN 10
Has Ben’s time come? Have a blast reading Ben 10 ultimate alien the comic book, see Ben defend his honour and beat up all the bad aliens. For after reading, this comic book comes with its own action figures! Act out the comic by playing as Ben and Vilgax the evil alien, come up with a different ending or play it out as you read along. Ages 4+
www.cartoonnetwork.com
2. LEGEND OF NARA
A massive meteor storm has pummeled the planet Nara. Unleashing the power of the volcanic core. The legend of Nara begins in search for the ultimate power. You pick your bug and you can battle! There are different bugs for each earth sign like water, air and fire. With motorized action and such realistic movement, each bug battle is a entertaining till the end. Batteries included. Ages 6+
www.legendofnara.com
3. LALALOOPSY
Sew magical! Sew cute! Lalaloopsy dolls are the cutest collectables, and they each come with their own pet! Jewel Sparkles was once a rag doll that magically came to life when her very last stitch was sewn. Jewel is graceful, a little bit bossy, and loves to dance and wear sparkly clothes. Includes pillow featherbed, crumbs sugar cookie, her own pet mittens fluff ‘n’ stuff, and so much more. Ages 4+
www.lalaloopsy.com
www.megabrands.com
4. MOXIETEENZ
Rock out with Melrose from Moxie Teenz, the brainy and beautiful college girl. She always stands up for her beliefs and has a rockin’ sense of style. Melrose has a passion for songwriting and hundreds of poses you can put her in to make her ready to perform and dance. Comes with interchangeable wigs and a free poster inside. Ages 6+
www.moxieteenz.com
5. BRATZ PARTY CLOE
The girls with a passion for fashion are back for their 10th annual 10 new Bratz! Now with 100s of poses, Cloe the Angel is rockin’ endless rock fashion combinations! Cloe even comes with fashionable accessories to match her look. All dressed up with so many places to go, Bratz Party Cloe is here to rock the show. Ages 6+
www.bratz.com
6. TAMATOWN
Take a trip to TamaTown with your Gotchi and see what’s new! Now with your Tama-Go, you just snap your Gotchi on and off you go into a new world. You can collect and customize your Tama-Go to any skin you want. Look for new Gotchi characters like Mametchi, Kuchipatchi, Ringotchi and more! Ages 8+
www.tamatown.com
7. RUBIKS
The best-selling puzzle in history continues to challenge young and old alike. While it has 43 quintillion combinations, it can be solved on incredibly few moves. It’s unique turning action and simple colour concept make the Cube the world’s number one puzzle. Look for other exciting Rubik’s products like the Mini Cube, the UFO, and the Twist! Ages 8+
www.rubiks.com
8. MY BACKYARD BBQ SET
Who says you can’t get grilling in winter? This sizzling giant wooden BBQ play set is realistic-looking with an opening hood, temperature dials, and even a collapsible side table, just like the real thing! Sizzling grilling tools included. ($149.95) AGES 3+
9. CHUGGINGTON WOODEN RAILWAY SYSTEM
A Mastermind Exclusive! Welcome to Koko, Wilson, Brewster, and all of their friends from the hit TV show. This brand new system of wooden railway features new and exciting sets like a two-storey roundhouse, a clock tower figure eight set, and tons of fun new chunky characters for zippy railway play. ($12.95-$149.95) AGES 3+
10. FUN EXPLORERS PIRATE SHIP PLAYSET
Ahoy young swashbucklers! This giant pirate ship play set comes with all the fixings…er…riggings! Pirate figures, cannons, sharks and more hide in this giant ship, which also folds open for interactive interior play. A Mastermind exclusive. ($129.95) AGES 3+
11. GIANT MAC TRUCK BRUDER
This giant Mac truck toy is super-realistic, and features a real working crane that goes over four feet high! Bruder makes the very best truck toys. ($129.95) AGES 4+
12. RADIO FLYER CLASSIC BUMPER CAR RIDE-ON
Your walls are safe again! This classic, cool red bumper car comes with fun sounds including a honking horn and features a soft foam bumper for safe ride-on and furniture-friendly play. ($79.95) AGES 1+
13. GIANT FOAM BUILDING SETS, 2 IN 1 ROCKET AND BOAT/2 IN 1 RACECAR AND AIRCRAFT
These brand new foam building sets are perfect for the playroom. Each comes with colourful and durable foam pieces that assemble to make two large models for play, and there are two different models to build! Build a rocket and convert it into a boat, or build a giant race car and turn it into a plane! A Mastermind exclusive. ($79.95) AGES 4+
14. TRUNKI “LUGGAGE FOR LITTLE PEOPLE”
Junior jetsetters will love traveling this holiday when they get to pack their funky Trunki, the lightweight luggage for little people! Featuring a fun and colourful design, this ride-on luggage is filled with kid-friendly features like chunky wheels and a tow-strap for easy travel, internal straps, secret compartments and more. A Mastermind exclusive. ($49.95) AGES 3+
15. LITE HAWK RC HELICOPTER
The world’s BEST remote-control helicopter. The Lite Hawk has a special stabilizing system and precise controls for addictive up-in-the-air, easy-to-fly fun. ($49.95) AGES 8+
16. GRAPHIC T-SHIRT STUDIO SET
Make old T-Shirts new again, or take boring T-shirts from blah to bling! This kit has EVERYTHING your favourite fashionista will need to create her own cool look: fabric markers, ribbon, stencils, and the “Cooler Jeweler”! This piece allows you to simply and safely affix gems and rhinestones to your shirts for amazing designs. ($49.95) AGES 8+
17. 10 ASSORTED LEGO GAMES
A new way to play with two of the greatest things in the world combined: board games and Lego. Lego games take classic board game play and add their signature building fun to the mix! With 10 great games, here are two of our faves:
18. BEEP BEEP WORLD (PRICES VARY)
This new line of car-play toys for little ones is perfectly designed! The track snaps together easily like a puzzle, and the cars start and stop with a simple pat to their roof! Other toys in the line include a fun parking garage and ramp racer set. A Mastermind Exclusive! $3.95-$39.95) AGES 1+
19. HAND-CRANK SLOT CARS
Slot-car racing using kid power! Just like classic slot cars, this set lets you race your rides around the track as the cars stick to the slots. The difference is that YOU are the power source! Turn the hand crank faster and slower to increase and decrease your speed to skid through the corners, avoid crashing, and win the race. ($39.95/$49.95) AGES 8+
20. ZIPFY AND ZIPFY JR.
Congratulations…the bestselling mini-luge has a new baby brother! The Zipfy is simply the most fun you’ll have on the hills this winter, and the all new Zipfy Jr. is safely sized for younger riders! ($39.95/$29.95), VARIOUS AGES
21. SUPER-STAR STAGE MICROPHONE
A star is born! The Super Star Microphone comes with a stand and cool sound effects like applause and the best part is you can sing along to your favourite tunes since it includes an MP3 jack as well. ($39.95) AGES 4+
22. TOTALLY GROSS GAME
A dose of gross helps makes science fun. This board game for kids features icky experiments and activities in a fast-paced game that camouflages learning with fun. ($24.95) AGES 8+
23. CRAFTY ADVENT CALENDAR KIT
Countdown to Christmas with a make-your-own advent calendar! This easy-to-do craft has 150 peel-and-stick felt shapes for you to decorate your advent calendar. When you’re done, fill it with treats for each day! A Mastermind Exclusive! ($24.95) AGES 5+
24. CHRISTMAS BOX OF QUESTIONS
Designed to inspire fun and great conversation, this fun-filled box of questions is great for a family gathering over the holidays. The box is filled with questions like “what is your favourite ornament on the tree and why?” The perfect present to start a new family tradition. ($19.95) ALL AGES
25. 4D CITYSCAPE PLAYSETS
Your favourite cities, including Toronto, in a cool 700-piece puzzle format! Assemble the puzzle to form the base, complete with glow-in-the dark streets and street names, and then add the major building landmark pieces to complete your cool cityscape model! ($29.95) AGES 10+
26. STICKY MOSAICS BLINGLETS KIT
This Made in Canada kit is blingtastic. Make your own stylish jewelry with the Sticky Mosaics Blinglets kit that lets kiddie crafters stick and style their way to 12 different blinglets, using over 700+ sparkling jewel stickers. ($19.95) AGES 5+