FEATURING 36 PLAYTHINGS SURE TO BRING KIDS’ IMAGINATIONS TO LIFE THIS SEASON

Toys“R”Us Experts Available to Discuss the Hottest Toys and Trends of 2014
Plus Helpful Services for Busy Shoppers

With the official start of the holiday shopping season only weeks away, Toys“R”Us is excited to unveil its 2014 Holiday Hot Toy List, THE definitive selection of toys sure to bring the magic of play to life and create memorable moments. Carefully chosen after a comprehensive process conducted by in-house toy experts, the #TRUHotToyList serves as a guide to help parents, friends and family make kids’ holiday wishes come true.

Below are examples of the hot toys for this holiday season categorized by age group:

• Baby’s First Christmas: Bright Starts Having a Ball! Hide & Spin Monkey from Kids II®
• 13 months to 2 years: Giggly Gears Twirltable from Little Tikes®
• 2 to 4 years: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stretch ‘N’ Shout Leonardo from Playmates Toys®
• 5 to 7 years: Disney Frozen Snow Glow Elsa from Tolly and MAX Tow Truck from JAKKS Pacific, Inc.
• 8 to 11 years: Charmazing Color Me Up! from Wooky Entertainment Inc. and
Mutant Mania Mutant Masher from Moose Toys
• Big Kids: Hot Wheels® Street Hawk Remote Control Flying Car from Mattel®

This year, Toys“R”Us is making it even easier to shop for the season’s most sought-after toys. Now, the company’s most loyal customers have the ability to earn more rewards faster through the updated Rewards“R”Us program. For added convenience, gift-givers can also take advantage of online layaway and Price Match Guarantee at Toys“R”Us. And, those seeking hot toys in a hurry can find great gift recommendations in the “Gift Express” shop at the front of all Toys“R”Us stores, or online using the new Gift Finder.

As shoppers begin searching for the gifts that kids – and kids at heart – hope to see under the tree on Christmas morning, Toys“R”Us toy experts are available to discuss the popular trends influencing toy-buying decisions this year, including The Pet Shop, Out of this World, Customizable Creations and Lights, Camera, Toys!

From furry friends such as FurReal Friends® Get Up and Go My Walpkin’ Pup and other-worldly characters from Skylanders Trap Team, to items that stimulate creativity like LEGO® FUSION Town Master and represent kid-favorite characters such as PAW Patrol Lookout HQ Playset, this season’s trends reflect the playthings topping kids’ wish lists.

For more information, visit Toysrus.com/HotToys

About Adrienne O’Hara

Adrienne grew up playing with toys, including Barbie dolls, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cabbage Patch Kids, Pound Puppies and Power Wheels – all of which are ingrained in today’s pop culture. Now, with a career at Toys“R”Us, she is lucky enough to relive her childhood daily, keeping her a “Toys“R”Us Kid” at heart. As a toy industry expert and new mom, Adrienne has participated in hundreds of radio and television interviews, providing parents with her unique insight about the hottest toys and helpful shopping tips.

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Toy Experts Offer a Sneak Peek of the Hottest Toys of 2012 and
Helpful Tips to Make Holiday Shopping More Convenient than Ever

With the official start of the holiday shopping season only weeks away, Toys“R”Us is ready to unveil its 2012 Holiday Hot Toy List, THE definitive selection of toys sure to top kids’ wish lists this year.

Carefully selected after a comprehensive review process, items on the list are organized by age, from “Baby’s First Christmas” to “Big Kids,” and serve as a starting point to help parents, friends and family find the perfect present for any child.

Finding the time to shop for friends and family throughout the holiday season can be difficult, but this year, Toys“R”Us is making it even easier for gift givers to find and purchase the “must-haves” of the season. With programs like Hot Toy Reservation and Free Layaway, the company is helping to ease the stress of securing the playthings little ones hope to find under the tree on Christmas morning.

Here are examples of the hot toys for this Christmas categorized by age group:

• Baby’s First Christmas: PLAYSKOOL Rocktivity Sit, Crawl ‘n Stand Band from Hasbro®
• 13 months to 2 years: Cruise Groove Ballapalooza from Fisher-Price®
• 2 to 4 years: Doc McStuffins “Time For Your Check Up” doll from Just Play
• 5 to 7 years: Micro Chargers Time Track from Moose Toys
• 8 to 11 years: Air Hogs® R/C Deluxe Battle Tracker from Spin Master
• Big Kids: Technic Jet Plane from LEGO® Systems, Inc.

Adrienne O’Hara and Kerry Smith, Toy Experts

About Adrienne:

Adrienne grew up playing with toys, including Barbie dolls, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Cabbage Patch Kids, Pound Puppies and Power Wheels – all of which are ingrained in today’s pop culture. Now, with a career at Toys“R”Us, she is lucky enough to relive her childhood daily, keeping her a “Toys“R”Us Kid” at heart. As a toy industry expert, Adrienne has participated in hundreds of radio and television interviews, providing parents with her unique insight about the hottest toys and helpful shopping tips.

About Kerry:

Kerry spent her childhood surrounded by classic favorites, including board games, Disney Princesses, Power Rangers and more. But, as the only sister in a family of six, it was all about construction, and her go-to plaything was her box of LEGO bricks. Working at Toys“R”Us is the perfect job, and has allowed Kerry to share the inside scoop on the season’s hottest toys and deals with audiences nationwide, while building her insights about the toy industry – just as she did her LEGO.

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