Retailers, licensers and other industry professionals check out the latest offerings from big-name toy giants and small, independent toy makers. (Michael Nagle / For The Times)
A Mattel display holds a lineup of Barbie dolls. The four-day trade show is a major part of retailers’ shopping for the holiday season. (Michael Nagle / For The Times)
Barbie Video Girl has a working video camera embedded into her necklace that projects live color images to a screen on her back. The $50 doll is set to hit stores this summer. (Michael Nagle / For The Times)
Fisher-Price’s plush Dance Star Mickey walks, talks and -- of course -- dances. (Michael Nagle / For The Times)
Hexbugs -- small, battery-powered robots made by Innovation First -- are on display at the toy fair. (Michael Nagle / For The Times)
Mattel’s new remote-controlled Hot Wheels car can be folded up into a rectangular block. (Michael Nagle / For The Times)
Ugly Dolls line shelves at the toy fair. The dolls got their start eight years ago at the Giant Robot store in Los Angeles. (Michael Nagle / For The Times)
