Toy Report summary with descriptions by the Americans for Democratic Action. : TOY BOX

Baby Talk, a high-tech doll that’s pretty, even without the batteries.

Etch A Sketch Animator, a creative drawing toy with microchip for animation.

Highlights for Children, a challenge to find hidden pictures within pictures.

Micro Explorer, a well-thought-out and designed first microscope.

Pictionary, a family game like charades where you draw, not act out (the clues).

Power Workshop, a colorful tool kit with lots of activities.

Real Men: Soccer, an action game where your fingers become players’ legs.

Rubik’s Magic, a fascinating and challenging puzzle.

Watchimal, a fashion watch with a plush, novelty animal head.

Wee Sing Together, an imaginative and refreshing (sing-along) videocassette.

TRASH BOX

Breath Blasters, characters that smell like their names: Victor Vomit, etc.

Cricket, high-tech doll that’s very heavy and very expensive.

D. Compose: Inhumanoid, a pock-marked monster for $25.

DoubleDooz ABC’s, you won’t learn your ABCs correctly with this alphabet.

Evil Horde Slime Pit, “oozy gob of goop” drips into claw to trap victim.

Heart Family New Arrival Set, accessories all out of proportion.

My Child Disposable Diapers, designer diapers for about 50 cents each.

Rambo Anti-Tank Gun, a beautiful box with a jumble of pieces to assemble.

Rude Ralph, pull out his eyeball to hear him make nasty noises.

Teach Me Watch, two faces on watch are hard to read; watch is hard to take off.