Star Wars fans young and old will really appreciate this spinning electronic lightsaber that you can use as one uber lightsaber-or take apart and have two to use for pretend play. Each saber lights up (one is green and the other is blue); both make that wonderful humming sound when activated.  The gyro-grip takes a little practice but is really satisfying once you get the hang of it.  No matter the age of your Star Wars fan, this will be at the top of the list. 

Age: Early School Years, Later School Years, Tweens, Teens, Adult. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

There was a great deal of excitement here when the STAR WARS toys arrived.  One of the hits was this new Baba Fett helmet--that is adjustable so that it will fit everyone (much to the delight of our interns). It takes 3 batteries (the first are included- also nice).  The helmet says certain Baba Fett phrases ("You can run, but you can't hide." "Surrender...or face disintegration." "You have not seen the last of me.")  and makes electronic sounds.  The phrases and sounds will change when you move the antenna on the side up and down.  A fun prop for younger fans of the Clone Wars and those older Star Wars fans in your life.

Age: Early School Years, Later School Years, Tweens, Teens, Adult. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.

For the aspiring fashion designer, a pink and white polka-dotted dress form that comes with an adjustable stand and pieces of fabric with Velcro backing. Young designers can create their own fashion statements as they drape the fabric on the stand and then put them on for a fashion show. There are extra sets of styles, including a prom dress, that are sold separately. No sewing needed. There are a lot of fashion kits for dolls, but this is designed for role play that involves life size pretend (with a king size price tag.) It is an attractive piece of equipment that will, no doubt, fit into some very girlie rooms that are done up in ribbons and bows. 7 & up. The company has signed a verification form complying with our safety requirements. We did not independently test this toy in a lab.

Age: Early School Years, Later School Years. Award Year: 2010. Click here to purchase the product on Amazon.com.