(WowWee $196) CHiP is a programmable robotic dog that got high ratings from our testers. He's the latest entry from the folks at WowWee....

(Skullduggery $199.95) A big (and pricey) holiday present that our testers really enjoyed. We have always loved how the Max Traxxx cars...

(Blue Orange $18.99) An unusual “scientific” looking game that comes with test tubes and colorful marbles (symbolic molecules) that...

(Wonder Workshop $131) Designed to introduce kids to beginning programming, this playful robot-like toy interacts with an android or iOS...

(American Girl $115) In her bow trimmed hounds-tooth turquoise and cream dress, Melody, an African American girl looks ready for church...

(Sphero $80-200) Last year’s must-have toy just took a spin for the better, really. Last year it was controlled by your smart phone....

(Creativity for Kids $21.99) Kids are by nature collectors and having a scrapbook is not a bad idea for keeping that stuff in one place....

(Creativity for Kids $16.99) Our tester loved, loved, loved this craft kit that made not one or two but seven must-have-totally-in-style...

(Faber-Castell $19.99) Our tester loved this set of plastic tea light globes. It comes with everything you need to decoupage the bowls...

(Osmo $49.99) First things first: This is not a stand-alone game. You need an i-pad AND you need their Starter Kit ($68) a stand and...