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aNb Media News, September 9, 2015

Toys “R” Us Unveils Holiday Toy Lists

Toys “R” Us (TRU) unveiled its Fabulous 15 Holiday Toy List along with additional segmented Hot Holiday Toy Lists this morning.

Here is the TRU Fabulous 15:

• Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo from Fisher-Price
• Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie from Just Play
• Imaginext Ultra T-Rex from Fisher-Price
• Paw Patrol Paw Patroller from Spin Master
• Barbie Saddle ‘N Ride Horse from Mattel
• Little Live Pets Clever Keet from Moose Toys
• Journey Girls 2015 Italy Holiday Doll from Toys “R” Us
• LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack from Warner Bros.
• Shopkins Fashion Boutique Playset from Moose Toys
• Smart Toy Bear from Fisher-Price
• Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber from Hasbro
• Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster from Hasbro
• Star Wars R2-D2 Interactive Robotic Droid from Thinkway Toys
• Guitar Hero Live from Activision
• Meccanoid G15 from Spin Master

Additionally, here is the 2015 TRU Hot Toy List for this holiday season, which represents the top new toys of the year in each age group:

Baby’s First Christmas:

• Bright Beats Smart Touch Play Space from Fisher-Price
• Lil’ Ocean Explorers 3-in-1 Adventure Course from Little Tikes

13 months to 2 years:

• Bright Beats Dance & Move BeatBo from Fisher-Price
• Go! Go! Smart Wheels Ultimate RC Speedway from VTech

2 years to 4 years:

• Calico Critters Seaside Cruiser Houseboat from International Playthings
• Dinotrux Mega Chompin’ Ty Rux from Mattel
• Doc McStuffins Take Care of Me Lambie from Just Play
• FurReal Friends StarLily My Magical Unicorn from Hasbro
• Tumble Train from Little Tikes
• Imaginext Ultra T-Rex from Fisher-Price
• Little Live Pets Lil’ Mouse Deluxe Play Trail from Moose Toys
• Paw Patrol Paw Patroller from Spin Master

5 years to 7 years:

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Giant Leonardo Playset from Playmates Toys
• Pie Face Game from Hasbro
• Barbie Saddle ‘N Ride Horse from Mattel
• Bratz Hello My Name Is 5-Pack from MGA Entertainment
• Little Live Pets Clever Keet from Moose Toys
• Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition Starter Pack from Disney Interactive
• Girl Scouts Cookie Oven from Wicked Cool Toys
• Journey Girls 2015 Italy Holiday Doll from Toys “R” Us
• LEGO Dimensions Starter Pack from Warner Bros.
• Marvel Avengers XPV Remote Control Hulk Smash from Jakks Pacific
• Playmation Marvel Avengers Starter Pack from Hasbro
• Project Mc2 Doll with Experiment from MGA Entertainment
• Qixels Glow-in-the-Dark Quick Fuse ‘n Dry Combo Pack from Moose Toys
• Shopkins Fashion Boutique Playset from Moose Toys
• Skylanders SuperChargers Starter Pack from Activision Publishing
• Smart Toy Bear from Fisher-Price
• Star Wars BladeBuilders Jedi Master Lightsaber from Hasbro

8 years to 11 years:

• LEGO Friends Heartlake Airport from LEGO
• Anki Overdrive Starter Kit from Anki
• Nerf N-Strike Modulus ECS-10 Blaster from Hasbro
• Star Wars R2-D2 Interactive Robotic Droid from Thinkway Toys

Big Kids:

• Guitar Hero Live from Activision
• Meccanoid G15 from Spin Master
• Sky Viper Video Streaming Drone from Skyrocket Toys

The Passing of Cheryl Stoebenau

The Licensing Industry Merchandisers Association (LIMA) announced the passing of licensing veteran Cheryl Stoebenau on Friday, September 4 after a long battle with cancer. She was 70.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her husband Ron, her mother and father, Lee and Verna Mae and her younger sister, Jenae. Cheryl is survived by two brothers, Gary Campbell of Montana and John Campbell of Texas, one niece, Angela Campbell of Montana and one nephew, Corbin Campbell of Arizona, her best friend Victoria Owusu of Connecticut and numerous cousins.

Here is her obituary on LIMA’s website. Here is an additional obituary and condolence page.