The anagram game that will drive you BANANAS!

Toy:  For 2 to 8 players, Cloth pouch contains 144 tiles, Compact play anytime anywhere, Play in as little as five minutes, Great for travel
Company: Bananagrams 
List Price: $14.95
Amazon Price: Too low to display

A sleek upscale version of the classic crossword game! You won't have to work upside-down with this rotating board! And ridged letter spaces keep all those high-scoring words in place! It's easy to keep game pieces together ---board features built-in storage, plus drawstring bag for tiles! Handsome burgundy wood tiles rest on large letter racks with letter distribution counter! Includes new "shorter game" rules, plus a timer! For 2 to 4 players. Winner of the CLASSIC Award by Parent's Choice Awards. Ages: 8&UP

Toy:  Scrabble Brand Crossword Game: Deluxe Edition, This deluxe version of the one and only all-American crossword game has a rotating board so you can analyze all the angles!, Also included is built-in storage and a cloth bag to store your tiles, Comes with new 'Shorter Game' rules and a timer, 2 to 4 Players
Company: Hasbro  (2006-06-12)
List Price: $34.99
Amazon Price: $30.99

The Mozart Magic Cube is a true breakthrough in music education. This exciting learning toy teaches how sounds combine to form true polyphonic music, and is appropriate for all ages. Just press one of the musical sides and hear the instrument play on. Your child can compose and arrange millions of musical masterpieces. Measures approximately 6" x 6" x 6". Requires 3 "AA" alkaline batteries (not included).

Awards:

• 2000 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval
• 2000 Parents Choice Approved Award

Toy:  5 individual instrument buttons (harp, flute, French horn, piano and violin)
Company: Munchkin 
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $19.99

The Leapster Handheld Learning System teaches your child by playing with them! Play and learn essential pre-K through 2nd grade skills, with one interactive system. Children will educate themselves through action-packed learning games for reading, math, critical and creative thinking, story comprehension, vocabulary, and much more! Backlit screen for easy viewing Headphone jack for quiet play. The Leapster software library features games for pre-K through 4th grade. What it Teaches: -

* Letters

* Phonics

* Rhyming

* Spelling

* Numbers

* Counting

* Addition

* Subtraction

* Art

* Music

For ages 4-7

Toy:  Handheld computerized learning system, Interactive touch screen and pen, Multiple Skill Levels: Adjustable skill levels let kids learn at just the right pace for them., Tailored Tutorials: Integrated tutorials help children learn new concepts, step-by-step., Grows With Your Child: The Leapster software library features games for pre-K through 4th grade.
Company: LeapFrog  (2006-06-12)
List Price: $79.99
Amazon Price: $48.00

Bow to the next generation of LEGO Mindstorms now, with a 32-bit processor, redesigned sensors, Bluetooth and more.

Features:

• LEGO's newest robot-building kit, with greatly improved functionality
• 32-bit command center with large LCD, USB 2.0 and Bluetooth interfaces that allow robots to walk, talk and interact with their environment
• Technic blocks ("studless legos") create a more human, less boxy look
• Intuitive GUI and drag-and-drop icons are PC- and Mac-friendly
• Redesigned touch and light sensors, new sound sensor and ultrasonic sensor
• Now with three motors redesigned for smoother, more reliable operation
• 6-wire digital cables for more precise connections
• 5 main themes (8 different models) Vehicle: Roverbot, Animal, Scorpio; Machine: Robotic Arm; Human: Humanoid; Gadgets: Clock, Music, Game and Movers
• Models are all built within the LEGO Technic System

Includes:

• 577 pieces
• Quickstart Guide helps you build a robot ready for action within 30 minutes
• Model-specific building instructions, tips and tricks, testing methods and programming options
• Easy-to-use software
• Test panel

The power of the LEGO building system, an intelligent command center and easy-to-use, drag and drop programming software unleash the power of your robot-building imagination.

Safety warning: This product contains small parts that may present a choking hazard for young children.

Toy:  All-new NXT Intelligent Brick with 32-bit microprocessor, more memory and FLASH, 3 Interactive Servo motors feature built-in rotation sensors to align speed for precise control and new sound sensor reacts to sound commands, patterns and tones, 577 specially selected LEGO TECHNIC elements for sturdy and durable building and improved functionality and movement, Intuitive, icon-based drag-and-drop program "building" environment, 6 AA batteries required (not included)
Company: LEGO  (2006-06-12)
List Price: $249.99
Amazon Price: $236.99

Now parents and kids can both feel good about time spent playing electronic games with the Leapster Learning System by LeapFrog. An exciting library of educational games (sold separately) turn this handheld device into a conduit of exciting learning adventures that teaches reading, math, critical thinking, vocabulary and more. Kids can play fun games, read electronic books, create cool art and watch interactive videos. Color display on backlit screen is gentle on the eyes while the jack for optional headphones is gentle on other people's ears. Ages 4 to 10 years. Imported.

Toy:  Portable interactive system with action-packed games focused on learning essentials for preschool to fourth grade, Comes with 2 games built in., Expandable with large library of games, Teaches phonics, spelling, math, art, music and more
Company: LeapFrog  (2006-06-12)
List Price: $49.99
Amazon Price: $48.94

Grades K and up. Europe's 2003 game of the year! Develops logic and spacial perception while kids learn to be tactical. Players take turns placing pieces on their board, each starting from their corner. Each new piece must touch at least one other piece of the same color, but only at the corners! The goal is to get rid of all your pieces. The game ends when all players are blocked from laying down any more of their pieces. Includes one gameboard with 400 squares, 84 game pieces in four bright translucent colors, and an instruction guide.

Toy:  84-piece strategy board game, encourages spatial thinking, Promotes healthy brain activity; winner of 20+ prestigious awards, including Mensa Select, Features bright colors and simple rules; ideal for ages 5 and up, Game ends when one person places all their pieces, or when there are no possible moves, Includes 400-piece game board with raised edges, 84 colored playing pieces, and instruction guide
Company: Educational Insights  (2007-05-01)
List Price: $29.99
Amazon Price: $16.64
Used Price: $18.89

This award winning card game is for one or more players. It is recommended for ages six and above. The object of the game is to identify "sets" of three cards. Each card is unique in its four features; color - red, green or purple, symbol - diamond, squiggle or oval, shading - solid, striped or open, and number - 1, 2 or 3. A "set" consists of three cards on which each feature is either the same on all of the cards, or different on all of the cards. This game contains complete instructions for play, 81 cards, and a durable plastic carrying case.

Toy:  Award winning card game, For one or more players, Game contains complete instructions for play and 81 cards, Comes with a durable plastic carrying case, SET has become a classic game
Company: SET Enterprises Inc. 
List Price: $12.99
Amazon Price: $6.24
Used Price: $6.69

Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close with this reusable, collapsible habitat. Fine, transparent mesh lets you see butterfly metamorphosis up close. Product includes easy-to-use feeder and complete instructions for habitat. Butterfly larvae with food shipped directly to your home. The habitat collapses for storage when not in use. You can adopt and raise a handful of caterpillars, watch them transform into painted lady butterflies, then lift the garden cover to release your beautiful specimens into the wild. This exciting habitat makes a fabulous introduction to the miracles of nature. The larvae and food available round the year.

Toy:  See butterfly metamorphosis up close.Reusable, collapsible habitat., Includes feeder.Complete instructions included., Includes mail-in voucher for five butterfly larvae and special food. ($3.00 fee for processing), Witness one of nature's most spectacular transformations up close., Just mail in the included coupon for larvae and food.
Company: Insect Lore 
List Price: $24.99
Amazon Price: $7.40

It's a learning fiesta for your little one. This interactive, bilingual activity table engages and entertains your baby for hours. There are songs, melodies, twinkling lights and real instrument sounds, plus lots of things to spin, roll, slide, open and close. The table plays over 40 songs and melodies so your baby stays entertained while exploring. When babies turn the center page, the activity table switches modes and transforms musical discoveries into learning activities where each instrument plays a learning song. The Learn and Groove Musical Table also helps your child develop the motor skills needed for learning to stand. Contoured grips make "pulling up" a piece of cake. As babies learn to stand, their little hands can stay busy with reaching, grabbing and pulling. Measures 23" x 5.5" x 15.5". Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included).

Toy:  Learn & Groove with 15 activities and over 40 songs and melodies!, Activities provide opportunities for baby to explore with a roll, tap, slide or spin., Includes a variety of music styles for baby to enjoy., Features legs to attach to table as baby grows., Introduces shapes, numbers and counting 1-10 in English and Spanish.
Company: LeapFrog 
List Price: $44.99
Amazon Price: $38.25