Toys "R" Us Provides Easter Basket Ideas for Kids of All Ages Easter Basket Gift List Features Little Treasures for Spring WAYNE, N.J., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys "R" Us today announced a list of fun-themed toys and games to complete any Easter basket and welcome the spring season. The days of simple wicker baskets filled with chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs have evolved into specially themed Easter baskets and gifts that reflect children's individual interests. This year, Toys "R" Us can help parents find the perfect gift items to celebrate spring with their kids. All items featured on this list are available either at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide or online at http://www.toysrus.com/. Toys "R" Us stores also offer a selection of completed Easter baskets and licensed Easter "buckets", filled with candy, toy cars, dinosaurs or dolls and much more, as well as a number of themed Easter baskets from fire engines and cars to kids' favorite characters, including My Little Pony(TM), Strawberry Shortcake(TM) and Spider-Man(R). Toys "R" Us also provides one-stop shopping with a wide selection of Easter candy, decorative items and colorful plastic eggs perfect for the backyard Easter egg hunt. "Each year, more parents and loved ones look to Toys "R" Us to suggest the perfect small gift items to help fill children's Easter baskets," said Jim Feldt, President, U.S. Merchandising, Toys "R" Us. "Our toy-trained staff can help parents find the perfect Easter gift from old favorites to some surprising new toys that will bring joy to any child." Some of the fun-filled Easter treasures that Toys "R" Us recommends this season are: * Bambi from Buena Vista Home Entertainment * Crayola(R) Color Wonder(TM) Fingerpaints and Paper from Binney & Smith F.A.S.T. (TM) 201 Series Yo-Yo from Hasbro Fire & Ice(TM) Dragons(TM) Egg from Mega Bloks Fly Wheels(TM) from Road Champs Furreal Friends(TM) Newborn Bunny from Hasbro * Gazillion(R) Bubbles from Funrise Toy Corporation Girl Tech(R) Password Journal(R) 4 from Radica * Matchbox(R) Egg-Mobiles(TM) from Mattel * Mini Peeps(R) Plush from Earthwood My Little Pony(TM) Butterfly Island(TM) Pony from Hasbro * Play-Doh(R) Party Pack from Hasbro * Polly Pocket(TM) Spring Stylin'(TM) Friends from Mattel * The Incredibles from Buena Vista Home Entertainment * 16" Spring Flower from Toys "R" Us 20Q(TM) from Radica * Items are not available on http://www.toysrus.com/, only in-store. Outlined below are the detailed product descriptions for items on the Toys "R" Us Easter 2005 List. * Bambi from Buena Vista Home Entertainment Disney's classic film Bambi has been digitally restored and is now available on DVD for the first time. Bambi is the story of a year in the life of a young deer who learns his way in the world by befriending Thumper, a lovable rabbit, and Flower, an adorable skunk. DVD features include deleted scenes, and featurettes on the making and restoring of Bambi and more. This movie is rated G. * CRAYOLA(R) COLOR WONDER(TM) from Binney & Smith Color Wonder(TM) Fingerpaints offer more ways for kids to express their creativity anytime and anywhere. These magical fingerpaints color only on special Color Wonder Paper, and they're spill-proof too so kids' hands, clothes, and work areas stay clean. Color Wonder Fingerpaints look clear, but each one paints a different color on Color Wonder Paper. Kids just rub the paint with their finger, paint it on, and watch the color gradually appear. No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. F.A.S.T. (TM) 201 SERIES YO-YO from Hasbro The F.A.S.T. (TM) 201 SERIES YO-YO has "Fully Active Starburst Technology(TM)", which allows kids to adjust the yo-yo to their own skill level. Players can set the yo-yo for quick response so it returns easily to their hand or adjust it for long smooth spins that allow kids to learn more advanced tricks. Each F.A.S.T. 201 SERIES YO-YO comes complete with the Official F.A.S.T. Challenge trick book -- 10 exciting, fun-to-learn tricks kids can master and then race against the clock or against their friends to see who can finish first. No batteries required. Ages 8 years and up. FIRE & ICE(TM) DRAGONS(TM) EGG from Mega Bloks Concealed inside this cool looking egg hides a Dragon waiting to be released. Once the egg is cracked, kids construct a fierce dragon out of the 10 pieces provided. Several ferocious dragons are available, including Ice Dragon, Flame Dragon, Smoke Dragon or Frost Dragon. No batteries required. Ages 8 years and up. FLY WHEELS(TM) from Road Champs Fly Wheels(TM) combines speed and 100% authenticity, with replica wheels and tires that look and perform just like the wheels on real vehicles -- just on a smaller scale. With a pull of the ripcord, Fly Wheels can race at over 300 scale miles per hour and jump over 25 feet in the air. Fly Wheels come in a variety of size diameters and types just like real wheels do, including racing, off-road, and tuner wheels. No batteries required. Ages 8 years and up. FURREAL FRIENDS(TM) NEWBORN BUNNY from Hasbro This adorable little bunny rabbit was just born and needs kids to love and hug it. It will make baby bunny sounds and gently lift up its head to look at its owner. If an owner continues to keep petting the bunny, they can watch as it continues to wake up and become playful. Newborn bunnies are so sleepy... if someone stops petting it, it will lay its head down and fall back asleep. Requires three "AAA" batteries (not included). Ages 4 years and up. * GAZILLION(R) BUBBLES from Funrise Toy Corporation Providing hours of play, Gazillion(R) Bubbles float higher and longer than other bubbles, and they even reflect the light around them. The patented ergonomically shaped bottle, with easy grip top and '7-in-1' bubble wand makes it easy for little hands to blow big bubbles. Gazillion Bubbles are non-toxic and won't stain clothing or furniture. No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. GIRL TECH(R) PASSWORD JOURNAL(R) 4 from Radica Girls can unlock the key to ultimate secrecy with the voice-activated Password Journal(R). Once a girl records a top-secret password, then only her voice can open the journal. Password Journal also features a voice- activated light, calendar and clock so girls can customize their journal to match their life. The journal even features an intruder alert that lets girls know when someone is snooping. Requires three "AA" batteries (not included). Ages 8 years and up. * MATCHBOX(R) EGG-MOBILES(TM) from Mattel The Matchbox(R) Egg-Mobiles(TM) carton holds three colorful eggs that contain Matchbox character cars. These cars feature well-loved Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron and the Fairly Odd Parents. Matchbox Egg-Mobiles are an egg-cellent way to celebrate and use on an Easter egg hunt. No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. * MINI PEEPS(R) PLUSH from Earthwood Peeps have been a favorite in Easter baskets for over 50 years and now the marshmallow treats are available as plush beanbags. The Peep and bunny characters come in signature pink, blue, purple and yellow colors. The best part about these Peeps is that they won't get stale and will last for many Easters to come. No batteries required. For all ages. MY LITTLE PONY(TM) BUTTERFLY ISLAND(TM) PONY from Hasbro Toys of the 80s are back, and My Little Pony(TM) trots to a triumphant return. These adorable collectibles make special friends for girls of all ages. Now the ponies feature their own dazzling signature cutie marks and come complete with a brush to keep their hair gleaming and neat. There are eight Butterfly Island(TM) ponies, including Beachberry, Sea Spray and Island Rainbow. Please note: My Little Pony Butterfly Island Ponies are available on Toysrus.com in two-packs only. No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. * PLAY-DOH(R) PARTY PACK from Hasbro The PLAY-DOH(R) Party Pack features 10 colorful mini cans of PLAY-DOH modeling compound. The non-toxic favorite comes in great colors, including yellow, pink, orange, red and green. The PLAY-DOH Party Pack can be kept together in one tube or spilt among many Easter baskets. No batteries required. Ages 2 years and up. * POLLY POCKET(TM) SPRING STYLIN'(TM) FRIENDS from Mattel Polly Pocket(TM), the small, sassy mini doll gets ready for a sunny afternoon this spring with small gift sets that include all Polly and her friends need for a day in the sun. Polly and her friends Lila and Lea are stylish this season, with spring hats, strappy sandals and beautiful flowers. All pieces are contained in a small case that includes a clip to attach to belt loops and backpacks. No batteries required. Ages 4 years and up. * The Incredibles from Buena Vista Home Entertainment Disney's Pixar Studios hit movie The Incredibles is the story of a former superhero, Bob Parr, who lives a quiet life with his family in suburbia. All of that changes when Bob Parr (a.k.a. Mr. Incredible), is offered the chance to play the role of hero again in an exciting top-secret mission to defeat evil and save the world! DVD features include bloopers, outtakes, deleted scenes and more. This movie is rated PG. * 16" FLOWER from Toys "R" Us Spring flowers are in bloom and make the perfect addition to an Easter basket. Colorful plush flowers with bendable stems are available in many different bright colors, including pink, blue, purple, and yellow. These sunny daisies with smiling faces are sure to brighten up any spring day. No batteries required. Ages 1 year and up. 20Q(TM) from Radica The all-knowing 20Q((TM) has "artificial intelligence" that is used to read players' minds. To play, think of something, anything, and then answer a series of 20 questions. 20Q's personality shines, offering taunting commentary as the game is played, such as "Does your mom know you think like that?" or "I'm thinking you can do better!" The mystical sphere will ask a range of silly and bizarre questions. If 20Q guesses within 20 questions it wins. If not, the player wins. Requires two "AAA" batteries (included). Ages 8 years and up. About Toys "R" Us Toys "R" Us is one of the leading specialty toy retailers in the world. Currently it sells merchandise through more than 1,200 stores, including 676 toy stores in the U.S. and 601 international toy stores, including licensed and franchise stores as well as through its Internet sites at http://www.toysrus.com/, http://www.imaginarium.com/ and http://www.sportsrus.com/. Babies "R" Us is the largest baby product specialty store chain in the world and a leader in the juvenile industry, and sells merchandise through 218 stores in the U.S. as well as on the Internet at http://www.babiesrus.com/. DATASOURCE: Toys "R" Us, Inc. CONTACT: Kelly Cullen, +1-646-366-8822, , or Kathleen Waugh, +1-646-366-8823, , both of Toys "R" Us, Inc. Web site: http://www.toysrus.com/ http://www.imaginarium.com/ http://www.sportsrus.com/ http://www.babiesrus.com/

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