• Little Tikes My Real Digital Camera: For the youngest member of the family. Usually this cutie is the subject of photos, not the photographer. That's about to change with this camera. It's a working digital camera designed for pre-schoolers. It has a tough case, big easy-to-use buttons and a protected LCD display. It can store up to 1,000 shots and comes in pink or red. For ages 3 and up. $44.99 at Sears, Circuit City, Radio Shack, Amazon.com and BJ's Wholesale Club.

• MyMeebas: A new concept from Mattel aimed at little girls, these toys are part virtual pet, part electronic game. If the virtual pet is properly nurtured then a plush toy is released from a sealed tube as the reward. MyMeebas has a sliding LCD screen and control panel. More than 20 electronic games and activities span seven levels of play. The tube comes in six different colors. (Each color represents a different theme: love, luck, beauty, intelligence, friendship and happiness.) There are 60 different plush toy surprises to collect. For ages 6 to 12. Each MyMeebas is $20 (batteries included) at Amazon.com, Toys R Us and Wal-Mart.

• WowWee Alive Cubs: These robotic baby animals are furry, life-like, huggable plush toys with animated facial movements and very real life sounds, all triggered by touch. It's easy to love a stuffed animal that seems to love you back. WowWee makes four different Alive Cubs: Lion Cub, Panda Cub, Polar Bear Cub and White Tiger Cub. For ages 5 and up. They take four AA batteries. $59.99 at at Toys R Us, Target, K-Mart, Discovery Store, Wal-Mart, Amazon.com and WowWeeStore.com.

• Remote Control Surfer on Surfboard: Kowabunga, dude! This toy takes the remote control experience to the next level. It was designed by a professional surfer and can be used in the ocean. There's nothing to assemble and it's easy to operate and maintain. With a little practice. you can do real surf stunts. This remote controlled surfer is bolted to his board and balanced to return upright automatically. Rechargeable NiCad battery is included. $53.99 at Over stock.com.

• Super Fast Remote Control Speed Boat: This toy boat is no toy boat. It comes with two high-performance 380 motors for super-fast action and slick maneuvering abilities. It's perfect for pools, small ponds, rivers, canals and lakes. The twin propellers are controlled from a dual joystick transmitter. This electronic boat can reach speeds up to 20 miles per hour. It's recommended for ages 14 and up. $64.99 at Overstock.com.

• FlyTech Bladestar: This is a revolutionary indoor flying machine. It's the first flying toy with ''sensor-based navigation.'' It has built-in infrared sensors that allow this flyer to avoid ceilings, walls and other obstacles. FlyTech Bladestar also has the ability to face off with another FlyTech Bladestar. For ages 8 and up. Requires six AA batteries, not included. $50 at Target, Wal-Mart, Toys R Us, Circuit City and DiscoveryS tore.com.

• EyeClops Night Vision: Hide and seek will never be the same again. This head gear gives kids an authentic night vision experience. Powered by l infra-red-driven night vision technology, these high-tech goggles allow visibility up to 50 feet in dark environments. For ages 8 and up. $80 at www.eye clops.com.

• EyeClops BioniCam: This electronic magnifier lets you examine the hairs on your arm, a bug's wing and the dust on the carpet. Kids can adjust the multi-zoom lens for an eye-popping peek at the world in 100x, 200x or 400x magnification. A color LCD screen and clip-on battery pack allows EyeClops to go anywhere. There's also a built-in digital camera and flash drive so kids can save images and video. For ages 8 and up. $79.99 at Toys R Us, Target, Kmart, Wal-Mart and Amazon.com.

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