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Great American Toy Test -- The Sweet 16

Posted: 1:32 pm PST November 23, 2003Updated: 8:46 am PST November 28, 2003

These are the top toys in the 22nd Annual Great American Toy Test. The children chose these as the most popular for 2003/2004. Each of these toys scored 89 percent or above with the testers.

(Suggested retail prices are for reference only. The toys can often be purchased for far less.)
Leap Pad Plus Writing Learning System
Leapfrog
Ages 4 to 8
$60

Pretend and Learn Cash Register
Leap Frog
Ages 3 and up
$40

Bratz Formal Funk Super Stylin' Runway Disco
MGA
Ages 6 and up
$100

Pretend and Play Teaching Cash Register
Learning Resources
Ages 3 and up
$45

Pixter Color
Fisher-Price
Ages 4 and up
$80 (accessory software tiles $20 Each)

Power Touch Learning System
Fisher-Price
Ages 3 to 8
$50

Unbelievably Soft Baby Goldberger Dolls
Ages 2 and up
$20

Pretend And Play Doctor
Learning Resources
Ages 3 to 12
$25

Highway 35 World Race Vehicles Hot Wheels
Ages 3 and up
$3 Each

Vertigo
Tyco R/C Mattel
Ages 8 and up
$65

Loving Family Sweet Sounds Talking Dollhouse
Fisher-Price
Ages 3 and up
$80

Timber Toots
Maple Landmark
Ages 3 to 5
$75 ($3 Each)

Tunnels Of Fun Junction Set
Pacific Play Tents
Ages 3 and up
$72

The Rok Works Start Set And R/C Dozer
Rokenbok
Ages 6 and up
$80 (starter set) $60 (dozer)

Barbie Cook With Me Smart Kitchen
Kiddesign
Ages 3 and up
$130

Barbie Volkswagen Dune Beetle
Power Wheels Fisher-Price
Ages 3 and up (130 pounds max. load)
$290

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