Toys 'R' Us Picks Top Holiday Stocking Stuffers to 'Hang by the Chimney With Care' for Holiday 2004 Toys 'R' Us List Features Small Treasures for the Perfect Stocking Fit WAYNE, N.J., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Toys "R" Us today announced a list of fun stocking stuffer ideas, from old favorites to new small toy discoveries sure to bring more smiles to kids' faces this holiday season. All toys featured are available either at all Toys "R" Us stores nationwide or online at http://www.toysrus.com/. The list includes an array of small but special finds from the ever- popular Silly Putty(R) and Rubik's Cube(R) to Pocket Pixter(R) and Aquapets(TM) figurines and the Yu-Gi-Oh!(TM) Evolution Deck. Batteries, where needed, may be placed in the stocking toe. "Toys "R" Us wants to help parents find the perfect small gifts to fill their children's holiday stockings. One of the most memorable moments of the holiday season is seeing the joy on children's faces as they scramble to discover their stocking treasures," said John Barbour, president, Toys "R" Us, U.S. The 16 Stocking Stuffers that Toys "R" Us has identified as the best items to fill kids' stockings this year are: * Aladdin from Buena Vista Home Video Aquapets(TM) from Wild Planet Bionicle(TM) Vahki from LEGO * Catrina(TM) Keychain from Pacific Playthings * Clikits(TM) Super Minis from LEGO * Clip-On Doodle Pro(TM) from Fisher-Price * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban from Warner Bros. Home Video My Little Pony(TM) Sparkle Ponies from Hasbro Pocket Pixter(R) from Fisher-Price Rubik's Cube(R) from Hasbro * See 'N Say(R) Junior(TM) from Fisher-Price * Silly Putty(R) from Binney and Smith * Spider-Man 2 from Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment * SpongeBob SquarePants(TM) Candy Dispenser from Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company Thomas the Tank Engine from Learning Curve Yu-Gi-Oh!(TM) Evolution Deck from Upper Deck Entertainment * Items are not available on http://www.toysrus.com/, only in-store. Listed below are the detailed product descriptions for items on the Toys "R" Us Stocking Stuffer list, including features and benefits. The Toys "R" Us Top Holiday Stocking Stuffers for 2004 Aladdin by Buena Vista Home Video Disney's 1992 animated favorite Aladdin, starring Genie, Aladdin, Princess Jasmin and the villain Jafar, is back for a limited time on VHS and DVD. The DVD includes "A Diamond in the Rough," a two-hour documentary about the making of the film, two new commentary tracks (featuring the director, producers, and several character animators) and four previously unreleased songs, including "Proud of Your Boy," performed by pop star Clay Aiken. This movie is rated G. AQUAPETS(TM) by Wild Planet Born far away on Aquaplanet, the Aquapets(TM) have come to earth for a serious mission: to find playmates! These cute pets can frolic singularly -- or they can interact with other Aquapets for group dance and play. Aquapets can also magically respond to the sound of kids' voices. Aquapets are fun to collect and feature 12 characters, including Pizzazz, Blotto, Fanga, Tabi, Lugi and Bebe. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included). Ages 5 years and up. BIONICLE(TM) VAHKI by LEGO BIONICLE(TM) tells epic tales of biomechanical beings in a fantastic world before time -- where heroic Toa figures battle the evil Makuta and his newest minions -- the Vahki. Every Bionicle canister holds a world of build-and-play action figures that come in six different colors for collectability. Each figure includes a power disk launcher for added fantasy play or can be combined to create super creatures. No batteries required. Ages 7 years and up. CATRINA(TM) KEYCHAIN by Pacific Playthings Catrina Cat is a princess with attitude! This adorable pink plush character keychain has a "clip for hip," perfect for adorning cool backpacks, belt loops, jackets or swaying carefree. The Catrina collection, found exclusively at Toys "R" Us, also includes pillows, purses, journals and more. No batteries required. Ages 2 years and up. CLIKITS(TM) Super Minis by LEGO Clikits(TM) are a colorful range of fashion and lifestyle accessories based on an open-ended "clicking" system that makes it easy for girls to design and re-design a host of cool and useful creations. Super Mini Kits include materials and directions to create bangle bracelets and rings, hair bands and a pretty frame/mirror in themes like daisies, hearts and stars. No batteries required. Ages 6 years and up. Clip-On Doodle Pro(TM) by Fisher-Price It's the world's favorite way to doodle-only smaller and portable! With its easy-to-use clip, children can hang their artwork just about anywhere with the Clip-On Doodle Pro(TM). It features a magnetic drawing surface with attached drawing pen and a magic eraser bar that slides to erase the screen. The Clip-on Doodle Pro is available in four fun colors (each sold separately). No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN by Warner Bros. Home Video Harry Potter fans are eagerly awaiting the DVD and VHS release of Warner Bros. Pictures' third film adaptation of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novel series: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. This movie follows Harry and his pals during their third year at Hogwarts. New characters, including the mysterious Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Professor Lupin, and feared escaped convict, Sirius Black, create additional dilemmas for Harry, Ron and Hermione. The DVD also includes an interview with J.K. Rowling and director Alfonso Cuar�n, plus interviews with the cast and several members of the film's production team. There is also exclusive Never-Before-Seen footage, three fun challenges, two featurettes: "Conjuring a Scene" and "Care of Magical Creatures" and more. This movie is rated PG. MY LITTLE PONY(TM) SPARKLE PONIES by Hasbro Toys of the '80s are back, and one trots to a triumphant return! My Little Pony(TM) figurines are once again desired collectables. Now, the ponies feature their own individual sparkling signature cutie marks and come complete with a brush to keep their hair gleaming and neat. There are eight Sparkle Ponies, including Denim Blue, Desert Blossom and Merri Weather. Please note: My Little Pony Sparkle Ponies are available on Toysrus.com in two-packs only. No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. POCKET PIXTER(R) by Fisher-Price The popular preschool toy that combines creative activities and hand-held gaming fun gets miniaturized with Pocket Pixter(R). The pocket-sized toy includes cool drawing tools, fun sound effects, and a hidden game that must be unlocked to play. The Pocket Pixter also has a clip that can be easily attached to a belt-loop, backpack ... or anywhere imaginable. Six dynamic styles are available, including dinosaurs, hearts, tuner cars, digital pets, extreme sports and fashion. Each sold separately. Requires 3 LR44 button-cell batteries (6 included). Ages 5 years and up. RUBIK'S CUBE(R) by Hasbro Since 1980, puzzle fans everywhere have found -- and been confounded by -- the Rubik's Cube(R)! The world's best selling handheld puzzle is challenging, maddening and absolutely fascinating. In fact, the classic 2-1/4" cube is still around and more popular than ever. There are billions of combinations -- but only one solution. Rubik's Cube also comes with a solution hints booklet. No batteries required. Ages 8 years and up. SEE 'N SAY(R) JUNIOR(TM) by Fisher-Price This classic learning toy is now available in miniature versions. Kids hear and learn about their favorite animals and musical instruments by pointing and pressing the center arrow at the figures on the dial. On each fifth press, the melody plays all four of the figures sound effects simultaneously, as lights flash to the music! And, each toy comes with an attachable clip for on-the-go fun. There are five themes available, including Elmo's World, Musical Instruments, Wild Animals, Pooh and Farm Animals. Requires 2 AA batteries (included). Ages 18 months and up. SILLY PUTTY(R) by Binney and Smith Silly Putty(R), that peculiar pinkish "photocopying" substance that bounces like a rubber ball, has been an American toy classic and stocking stuffer staple for more than 50 years. From its origins in a scientist's laboratory in 1943 to its addition to the Smithsonian Institution, the fun and colorful Silly Putty bounces, stretches and even copies words off a page, keeping kids occupied for hours! No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. SPIDER-MAN 2 by Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment In the second installment of the Spider-Man series, Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) gives up his crime-fighting identity of Spider-Man in a desperate attempt to return to ordinary life and keep the love of MJ (Kirsten Dunst). But a ruthless, terrifying new villain, the multi-tentacled Doc Ock, forces Peter to swing back into action to save everything he holds dear. The DVD features over 10 hours of all new content including featurettes, commentaries, bloopers and more. The movie is rated PG-13. SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS(TM) Candy DISPENSER by Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company The SpongeBob SquarePants(TM) Movie hit theaters in November 2004, and everyone's favorite pineapple dwelling yellow square sea sponge is celebrating with collectible candy dispensers. SpongeBob SquarePants takes on Hollywood with limited edition, movie themed characters filled with sugar-based, character-shaped fruity candies. These dispensers also feature a candy on-the- go clip that attaches to almost anything near a sweet tooth, from backpacks to pants buckles. No batteries required. Ages 3 years and up. Thomas the Tank Engine by Learning Curve Thomas the Tank Engine is the signature bright-blue engine in the Thomas & Friends(TM) Wooden Railway System. Thomas the Tank Engine is a cheeky locomotive in a spunky, miniaturized state. There are over 60 different collectible engines and vehicles available in the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway line, including such perennial favorites as Thomas, James, Percy and Lady. No batteries required. Ages 24 months and up. YU-GI-OH!(TM) EVOLUTION DECK by Upper Deck Entertainment The Yu-Gi-Oh!(TM) trading card game is based on the Japanese comic mega hit. Now players can put themselves in the middle of all the exciting action, becoming master duelists. In the game, two players face off in an all-out battle, engaging in a match consisting of three duels, with the main battles waged between twenty different monsters, each with their own unique skills and fighting styles. In addition, players can use spells, set traps, change the battlefield and even fuse two cards together to form even more powerful monsters. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Evolution Deck contains 50 cards (47 common cards and three foil cards), a rulebook and game mat. No batteries required. Ages 6 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 680 toy stores in the U.S. and 603 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 212 stores in the U.S. as well as on the Internet at http://www.babiesrus.com/. DATASOURCE: Toys 'R' Us CONTACT: Kelly Cullen, +1-646-366-8822, , or Kathleen Waugh, +1-646-366-8823, , both of Toys 'R' Us Web site: http://www.toysrus.com/

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