00 ee OMYe VHOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS! 00d 40000Gal ~_aLtee6 Ot eeeoor aorurr esttre (p Toys With “Character” (NAPSA)—Oneof the keys to unlocking a child’s creativity is to choose a toy that encourages make-believe play. Here are a few suggestions: T.V. activated toys— Expected to be popular this season are new Batman Batwave T.V. activated toys including a Batmobile and Batlink Communicator from Mattel, Inc. that use VEIL technology (Video Encoded Invisible Light) to interact with “The Batman” animated series. Also available are new toys inspired by the series, such as assorted action figures, an animated Batcave and more. Toys with character encourage make-believe active play. * Secret compartment— Harry and Ron are looking forward to their third year at Hogwarts, but with Hogwarts Express Playset, from LEGo, their first meeting with Dementor frightens them both. Lift off the roof and check out what’s hidden inside. Make toast of ghosts— With Scooby-Doo Mystery Machine Ghost Patrol Playset, from Equity Marketing, kids can create their own Scooby-Doo adventures that include a ghosttracking system. * Role-playing fun—Batman Talking Dress Up Set and Superman Talking Dress Up Set from Thinkwayfor role-playing fun. Kids will score with this one—Justice League Soft Basketball Hoop Set from K2 featuring Justice League characters including Superman, Batman and Martian Manhunter. Each set includes a soft kid-sized basketball and hoop, which hangs on the back of a door.
