The Children's Museum Once Again Polls the Experts (Kids!) to
Determine the Top Toys for the Holidays
Annual Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved Toy Test to be Held Oct. 22
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The Children’s Museum Store is once again polling the experts (kids!) to determine the top ten toys for the 2009 holiday season. The 11th annual Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved toy test invites kids to visit The Museum Store and test their favorite toys for the holidays. This list of favorite toys will be compiled into a list for adults to access when choosing holiday gifts for the children in their lives. |
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The Children’s Museum Store at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, Oct. 22; 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. and 2–3:30 p.m. |
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The Children's Museum Store will once again invite young museum visitors into the store to play and vote on their favorite holiday toys.
- Testers will be in the museum store on Thursday, Oct. 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and again from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
- Once each child has had a chance to test out their favorite toys, they will be asked to write down their choices on a ballot, which museum staff will then use to compile into the 2009 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved Top Ten Toys.
- This list is made available within the museum store and online for adults to use when choosing holiday gifts for the children in their lives.
- The results of the 2009 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved Toy Test will be made available to media on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009.
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The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis is a nonprofit institution committed to creating extraordinary family learning experiences that have the power to transform the lives of children and families. The 472,900 square-foot facility houses 11 major galleries. Visitors can explore the physical and natural sciences, history, world cultures, the arts, see how dinosaurs lived 65 million years ago in Dinosphere: Now You’re in Their World®, experience Dale Chihuly’s Fireworks of Glass and examine children’s impact in shaping history in The Power of Children: Making a Difference. The Children’s Museum, situated on 19 acres of land in Indianapolis, presents hundreds of programs and activities each year. For more information about The Children’s Museum in English and Spanish, visit www.childrensmuseum.org.
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Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved
2009 Toy Test Results
 The Original Flying Turtle
American Made “sit-skate” that zips along any hard, smooth surface by swinging the handlebars from side to side. Recommended for kids ages 3–12. $79.95- The Ball of Whacks
Roger von Oech's award winning creativity tool: Made up of thirty magnetic design blocks, which can be taken apart and rearranged in endless ways. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $34.95
- X-Ball
Another of Roger von Oech’s design tools. This one contains 30 X shaped pieces that fit together into a skeletal icosidodecahedron. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $29.95
 Magformers
Magnetic Building System. Build hundreds of 3–D designs with these geometric shapes. Each piece contains super powerful encapsulated magnets from countless hours of fun. Recommended for ages 6 to adult. Kits starting at $36.95.- Light Saber from the Star Wars The Clone Wars collection by Hasbro
Imaginary play does not get much better. These come with a variety of handles and saber colors. Recommended for ages 4+. $11.95
- Scoot-n-Shoot Soccer
Soft and safe indoor soccer system. Ball glides on almost all hard surfaces, carpet, tile or wooden floors. Recommended for ages 4+. $17.95
- Wahoo
The jumpiest, bounciest, happiest puppy ever. This maintenance free inflatable friend comes in blue or pink. Recommended for ages 3and up.
$41.95
 Q-Ba-Maze
Marble Maze construction toy. Recommended for ages 5–99. Sets starting at $19.95.- LEGO King's Castle Siege
973 pieces of Lego and your imagination will build a castle worthy of any King. Recommended for ages 7 and up. $99.95
- The Original Yo Baby Kick Flipper
Kick it, pop it, and flip it. Develop better coordination with this unique skill Toy. Available in 6 different colors. Recommended for ages 3+. $13.95 |
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