K-B Toys announces 2003 Holiday Hot Toys List

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The George W. Bush Elite Force Aviator action figure made the K-B Toys Holiday Hot Toys list for 2003

PITTSFIELD - KB Toys, the nation's largest combined mall-based and online specialty toy retailer today revealed its much-anticipated annual holiday hot toy list. Featuring 20 of the season's "must have" toys, the list includes items from virtually all toy categories and offers something special for everyone this holiday season. Highlights from this year's list include: the fashion-forward Bratz dolls and the highly publicized George W. Bush Elite Force Aviator figure. Elmo returns to do the "hokey pokey", the LeapPad Plus Writing System promises to educate and entertain, and an expanded selection of My First Craftsman tool toys are the perfect gift for every child's workshop. Finally, Game Boy Advance SP and VideoNow present advanced game play and video playback options for busy kids on the go. All of these items and more are available this season at KB Toys stores nationwide, as well as online at www.kbtoys.com . KB TOYS 2003 HOLIDAY HOT TOYS LIST (alphabetical) Barbie and Krissy Princess Palace Playset- Help Princess Barbie take care of little Princess Krissy. Use the magical key to open up the castle, and look inside to see Krissy's playroom. Comes with Krissy's 2-in-1 cradle/carriage that features a rocking mechanism and sounds, plus lots of accessories. Includes Princess Barbie and Princess Krissy dolls. Ages 3 & up. Beyblade- Create your own Beyblade top, customize it for different attack patterns, launch your Beyblade top in the battle stadium, then battle your opponent to win. Plus, you can interchange parts with other Beyblade tops to customize it for different attack strategies. Ages 8 & up. Bratz Dolls and Accessories- Bratz are the dolls with a passion for fashion that captures the attitude and freedom of today's girls. Each doll comes with a cutting edge sense of style and accessories you can use over and over again. Ages 4 & up. Care Bears- Care Bears are adorable bears each with their own special caring mission and a symbol on their tummy to match. The Care Bears show the importance of caring and sharing your best feelings. Ages 3 & up. Dub City Die Cast Cars- Brainchild of DUB Magazine and Jada Toys, this officially licensed series of die-cast collectible cars recreate some of the sickest, dubbed-out street machines you've ever seen. All vehicles feature scaled-down "DUBS," custom sound systems with two amps, two woofers, DUB decals and license plates. Ages 8 & up. FurReal Friends- FurReal Friends are a magical line of electronic plush animals. When stimulated by touch, they convincingly duplicate and mimic mannerisms unique to real household pets through lifelike organic movements and sounds. It's just like having a real dog, puppy, cat or kitten! Ages 3 & up. Game Boy Advance SP- Game Boy Advance SP is the remarkable new redesign of the wildly popular Game Boy Advance. The SP system's innovative illumination feature and sleek flip-screen design make it the most stylish and compact Game Boy system ever. The Game Boy Advance SP is backward compatible, allowing for use with virtually all games and accessories previously released for Game Boy. Ages 6 & up. George W. Bush Elite Force Aviator- This limited-edition action figure is a meticulous 1:6 scale recreation of the Commander-in-Chief's appearance during his historic landing on the USS Abraham Lincoln on May 1, 2003. This fully poseable figure features a realistic head sculpt, fully detailed cloth flight suit, helmet with oxygen mask, survival vest, g-pants, parachute harness and much more. This incredibly detailed figure is a fitting addition to the collection of those interested in U.S. history, military memorabilia and toy action figures. Ages 14 & up. Hokey Pokey Elmo- Do the Hokey Pokey with Elmo! This bright red, plush Elmo comes to life with two fun modes of play. Elmo sings and dances the Hokey Pokey in one mode and plays the music faster and faster while trying to keep up in the other mode. Ages 18 months & up. Hot Wheels Hot 100 Die Cast Cars- This holiday Hot Wheels Basic Cars go to the extreme as 100 New First Editions models are introduced into the line - more than two times the number of new models in a single year than ever before! In addition, Hot Wheels will feature the best paint jobs in the world with ten Segment Series and twelve Treasure Hunt cars. Ages 3 & up. Hulk Hands- Put the power of the Green Goliath right in your hands. Slip on the Electronic Hulk Hands for hours of imaginative role-play fun. Each hand features motion-activated electronic smash 'n bash sound effects and Hulk phrases. Sounds are activated whenever a child moves his hands. Made of soft, safe foam rubber. Ages 6 & up. Leap Pad Plus Writing Learning System- This interactive learning center encourages children to read, write and learn at their own pace and provides fun games to keep children engaged. The LeapPad Plus Writing Learning System works with the entire LeapPad Library of over 50 books plus an exclusive library of writing activity books. Children place a book on the LeapPad Plus Writing player, pop in the cartridge, and touch any page with the Magic Pencil to bring the pages to life. The dual-function pencil switches between writing mode and non-writing mode. Ages 4 & up. LEGO Bionicle- Experience the next generation of LEGO construction with LEGO Bionicle. Help the Toa, six mighty heroes, gather the masks of power and challenge the evil Makuta for control of Mata Nui. Ages 7 & up. Lord of the Rings Action Figures- Fans can stage and create pivotal moments in the Lord of the Rings trilogy with collectible Lord of the Rings action figures. Each figure comes with authentic character-dedicated accessories and a special action feature from the film. Designed with laser-scanning technology, these incredible figures are amazing likenesses of their movie star counterparts. Ages 5 & up. Mighty Beanz- Mighty Beanz perform amazing tricks and flips - race them at high speeds down any tilted surface and play lots of Mighty Beanz games. Swap and trade your Mighty Beanz until you've collected all 60. Ages 5 & up. My First CraftsmanTM Tool Toys- My First CraftsmanTM Tool Toys, available at Sears and KB Toys, bring the authenticity and quality of Craftsman from the toolbox to the toy box with building sets, toy tools, workshop accessories and much more. New this holiday are the wet/dry vacuum, chain saw, circular saw and hammer and saw sets that look just like the real thing and feature cool sound effects. Plus, our new Project Kits make safe learning activities that instill a "can-do"attitude in kids as they build a wood racer, toolbox or birdhouse. Now is the time to stock up every child's workshop! Ages 5 & up. Smithsonian Science Toys- Dedicated to today's young scientists, these high-quality toys deliver fun and meaningful lessons. The 525-Power Telescope provides a close-up view of the stars and planets while the Crime Lab Investigation Unit features tools and activities that kids can use to solve a variety of assigned cases. Other featured Smithsonian items include the Mega Science Lab, Bio Dome Habitat, 300-power Microscope and the Projecting Planetarium. Ages 8 & up. Transformers- A world of action-adventure play waits as the Transformers battle for control on their home planet Cybertron. Choose from robots, figures, vehicles and accessories to assemble a force hoping to be the first to find the legendary Mini-Con robots and benefit from their powerful abilities. The fate of the Earth and the universe depends on who controls the Mini-Cons -- will it be the heroic Autobots or the evil Decepticons? Ages 5 & up. VideoNow- The VideoNow Player is a revolutionary pocket-sized personal video player designed for little hands and kids on the go. This cutting-edge mini entertainment center packs a big punch and comes with a 1.7" x 1.3" LCD screen with 16 levels of greyscale and 80 x 80 pixels for great picture quality. VideoNow is totally portable and easy to operate. Kids simply pop in a 3-inch VideoNow Disc and press play. Each disc contains up to 30 minutes of uninterrupted content. In addition to its high-quality visuals, the VideoNow personal video player features a built-in speaker that delivers crystal-clear sound. Ages 6 & up. Zodiac Girlz Dolls and Accessories- The Zodiac GirlzTM are an international group of cosmic best friends with personalities sent straight from the stars! They inspire individuality, creativity and just being the best person you can be! Each of the 9.5 inch fashion dolls has a unique style, accessories and characteristics based on her astrological sign. ThereÃ‚â€™s a Zodiac Girl in everyone! Ages 6 & up. About KB Toys KB Toys is the nation's largest combined mall-based and online specialty toy retailer, operating more than 1,300 stores in all 50 states, the American Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. KB Toys operates retail stores under the names KB ToysÂ®, KB Toy WorksÂ®, KB Toy OutletTM, Toy LiquidatorsÂ®, KB Toy ExpressÂ® and offers online shopping through KBtoys.comTM (www.kbtoys.com) and eToysÂ® (www.etoys.com). KB Toys, Inc., the parent corporation, is a privately held company headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

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Lanesborough Fifth-Graders Win Snowplow Name Contest

02:13PM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — One of the snowplows for Highway District 1 has a new name: "The Blizzard Boss."

The name comes from teacher Gina Wagner's fifth-grade class at Lanesborough Elementary School.

The state Department of Transportation announced the winners of the fourth annual "Name A Snowplow" contest on Monday.

The department received entries from public elementary and middle school classrooms across the commonwealth to name the 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during the 2025/2026 winter season.

The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during winter operations.

"Thank you to all of the students who participated. Your creativity allows us to highlight to all, the importance of the work performed by our workforce," said interim MassDOT Secretary Phil Eng.

"Our workforce takes pride as they clear snow and ice, keeping our roads safe during adverse weather events for all that need to travel. ?To our contest winners and participants, know that you have added some fun to the serious take of operating plows. ?I'm proud of the skill and dedication from our crews and thank the public of the shared responsibility to slow down, give plows space and put safety first every time there is a winter weather event."

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