(Wicked Cool Toys $20.99) You get seventy-five adhesive gems, some pink heart shaped ones, some tiny blue stars, some large and small round diamond shaped. Load them into the “blinger” machine and click them onto clothes, hair, bags and whatever. No batteries needed to stick them in place. They are easy to remove, but add a touch of sparkle to the plainest tee shirt or shorts. There are refill kits available ($9.99). Ages: Tweens, Teens Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award 2019

(eeBoo $23.99 each) A mysterious collection of items that might well be found in an Alchemist’s Cabinet will be a challenge for a family working together to put together. This is one of a new collection that has been curated with music to accompany the effort. eeBoo has added a special barcode to their “Artist Playlist” puzzles. Use your cell phone with the barcode on the box to activate just the right mood music on Spotify to play as you solve the 100-piece puzzles. Also in

(Crayola $14.50) This set of 24 Crayola pencils features 24 specially formulated colors that represent people from around the world. Kids like being able to make drawings that reflect themselves, their friends and family and meant to reflect our diverse multicultural world and the many people in it. A great addition to the art supplies at home and for classrooms! Crayola has also produced a set of 24 Colors of the World Markers ($14.00) with the same newly formulated variety

(eeBoo $21.99) A new collection of giant floor puzzles that end up 30” x 24” and each with a STEM theme with lots to talk about and examine. Animal lovers will get a new perspective about where familiar creatures live, in trees, caves, underground dens, and streams with the Within the Country puzzle. It’s an eye opener for young scientists. So much to discover after the big puzzle is assembled! With all the critters labeled, this offers a new level of naming-and-knowing creat

(eeBoo $11.99.) Big Cats in big pieces that are exactly right for beginners. Artist Linda Bleck has created a collection of friendly looking Big Cats with spots and stripes —from lion to tiger, leopard to cheetah and more. A challenge that helps children stretch their fine motor, visual discrimination and stick-to-it problem solving skills. Completed, the puzzle is 15 X 11. Ages: Preschoolers Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award 2021

(Mattel $49.99) We have to admit it—Barbie can do anything! OK, Doctor Barbie has been around for a while. Yes, but did you ever imagine she could make casts for dolls with broken arms, legs, ankles? Really! She’s a working orthopedist! This brunette Doctor Barbie takes ex-rays, checks out her patients on the examining table, and can even repair a broken leg or arm! Right there on the spot she can make a cast to fit. Her casts, made of dough, can be pink (of course) , purpl

(Mattel $28 each) We’ve reviewed earlier takes with Barbie in a wheelchair; in fact, there are various Barbie dolls with diverse skin tones and hair coloring packaged with the wheel chair. This is notably the first time Ken has a wheelchair. The chair has rolling wheels and working brake, plus a ramp that works with Barbie’s Dreamhouse (sold separately). Ken has 22 so that you can move his neck, upper arms, elbows, wrists, torso, hips, upper legs, knees and ankles. An excell

(Bananagrams $7.99) Ready to travel, this two-player game gives both players twelve cubes to make their competing crosswords. There are several suggested ways to face off for your word duels: One game comes with tiny banana theme cards. Players pick a theme and at least one word in their crossword must match that theme. Of course, there’s the classic way to play with each player building a crossword grid with all 12 cubes. The first to use all cubes wins the round and gets a

(Corolle $32.99) Just like the one for baby, this wearable baby doll sling carrier is perfect for getting out and about with a favorite 14-17 “ doll. Very lightweight and designed in a happy print with a white ground and little piggies dressed it all kinds of outfits, each saying hello in different languages. Its got adjustable straps and a lining in peach. A good travel toy for overnights at Grandma’s or trips away from home when a favorite doll can be a comfort. 3 and up. A

(Mudpuppy $14.99) A matching alphabet game with 60 cards picturing familiar items to name and know and to match up with 26 ABC cards. The suggested game play is for players to race to be the first to spot a picture of an item that matches with the letter card on display. The player with the most picture cards wins. We think you’ll think up lots of other games to play with these colorful cards, as well. For example: dole out four cards to each player and put down four picture