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Holiday Shoppers Compare 'Best Toys Of The Year' Lists And Find The Same Two Toys

Neurosmith's Together Tunes and Pet Me Platypus Top All the Major Lists!

November 2003 (Newstream) -- With thousands of new toys introduced every holiday season, each claiming to be the most fun, innovative, or educational, how is a parent to know which toys will live up to their advertising and which will sink to the bottom of the toy chest? Fortunately, there are dozens of awards programs and "Best Toy of the Year" lists devoted to sorting through the clutter to find the winners.

Out of thousands of new toys tested in six different Best Toy tests, 200+ products have been featured and only 25 have been honored with two or more Best Toy wins. This year, Neurosmith is proud to announce that two of its infant products, Together Tunes™ and Pet Me Platypus™, are part of the prestigious 25 toys dominating the toy awards programs and topping "must have" toy lists everywhere.

As featured on NBC's TODAY show and the CBS Saturday Early Show, Together Tunes is a wonderful musical experience for parents to share with their very young children. Each side of this soft oversized block plays a classic children's song and features a whimsical illustration, secret flaps and pockets, and hidden surprises to explore together. Ages 6 - 36 months. Available at specialty toy retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $59.99.

The following programs have predicted Together Tunes to be one of this year's hottest toys:

  • BabyTalk magazine, Toys of the Year
  • Child magazine, Toys of the Year
  • Parenting magazine, Toys Of the Year
  • Oppenheim Toy Portfolio™ Platinum Toy Award
  • Children's software Revue, All Star Award
  • BabyZone.com, Amazing Toy Award

Whimsical Pet Me Platypus delights baby's senses with four different upbeat musical styles, captivating light shows, and fun sound effects. Babies simply press one of four colorful buttons to select a musical style and then pet the platypus to keep the music going. Two modes of play, ultra-sensitive touch activation, and superior sound quality create a fun and interactive musical environment. Babies delight in this pet-able pal! Available at Target stores nationwide for $19.99.

The following programs have predicted Pet Me Platypus to be this year's must have toy:

  • TIME magazine, Best Gear "Fun & Games"
  • American Baby magazine, Toys of the Year
  • Parents magazine, Toys of the Year
  • Oppenheim Toy Portfolio, Gold Toy Award
  • National Parenting Center, Seal of Approval
  • National Parenting Publications Awards, Honors Award

Parents are advised to shop early this year - these two toys won't last long! To learn more about Together Tunes, Pet Me Platypus, or the rest of Neurosmith's innovative line of educational toys or to find a toy retailer near you, visit www.neurosmith.com or call (800) 220-3669. To secure a copy of the Best Toys lists comparing the hot holiday picks from FamilyFun, Child, Parenting, Parents, American Baby, and Toy Wishes, send an e-mail request to mediarelations@neurosmith.com.

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