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Chris Byrne, The "Toy Guy" Provides a Sneak Peek at What's in Store at the 116th American International Toy Fair

NEW YORK, Feb. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays may be over, but the high-stakes toy industry is already preparing for the 2019 season. Amidst changes in marketing, retailing and, of course, what excites kids, the industry once again puts it all on the line as they try to entice and entertain today's kids. Check out the newest trends, hot products, and the state of play and the U.S. toy industry as we glide into 2019.

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• Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Safari Oasis: Crayola Scribble Scrubbie Safari Oasis includes adorable, colorable and washable pet figures that kids can customize with color, wash in the kid-powered Oasis Tub, and color again. When they are ready for a color change, they can brush their Safari pets clean in the kid-powered Oasis Tub, dry them off and start over. In addition to the four safari pets included, there are additional expansion packs (sold separately) for a total of 12 adorable safari animals that kids can collect and customize again and again. Available at Crayola.com and retailers nationwide in August 2019.
• Godzilla Electronic Mask: Kids can become the King of Monsters with the Godzilla Electronic Mask from Jakks. Simply open Godzilla's mouth slightly to activate Godzilla's growl and open his mouth wider to activate Godzilla's lights and unleash its full roaring sound. The Godzilla Electronic Mask will be available for fans ages 3 and older.
• The LEGO Movie 2 Movie Maker: Make your own movie with THE LEGO® MOVIE 2tm LEGO Movie Maker building toy, featuring a movie stage, camera stand for your smartphone device, and plenty of cool action props! Attach the camera stand to any of the 3 special points on the stage for different angles and camera panning movements. This THE LEGO MOVIE 2 set also comes with action props like Emmet's Escape Buggy and Rex's Rexplorer, 3 minifigures, a mini-doll figure, 4 brick-built figures and a raptor figure for creative play. Avaiable on www.shop.lego.com.
• PJ Masks Seeker: Be on the lookout for the Nighttime Villains with the PJ Masks Seeker from Just Play! Featuring lights, sounds, and a show-inspired design, the PJ Masks Seeker can fit up to four vehicles in the detachable carrier and up to three 3" PJ Masks figures in the cabin. Kids can even trap villains in the detachable cage! The set also includes one 3" Catboy figure and mini Cat-Car! Other PJ Masks figures are sold separately. Available Fall 2019.

SOURCE The Toy Guy

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