K-B Toys unveils 2002 Holiday Hot Toy List

12:00AM / Monday, October 21, 2002Print Story | Email Story

It's become a holiday tradition. During the shopping rush, parents search, sometimes in a frenzy, for that certain toy that will make their child's face light up on Christmas morn. So what toys are going to fly off the shelves this holiday season? Pittsfield-based toy retailer K-B Toys predicts that Rapunzel Barbie, Dora the Explorer and Spiderman action items will be among the toys that send parents scrambling. K-B Toys, the nation's largest combined mall-based and online specialty toy retailer, has unveiled its annual hot holiday toy list. "This year's must-have toys are an exciting mix of treasured classics, trusted heroes and engaging activities," said Tom Alfonsi, Senior Vice President, Merchandising for K-B Toys. "Whether you're looking for toys to inspire imaginative and creative play or exciting action adventure, there is something sure to please and delight every child this holiday season." Highlights from K-B Toys' list include Barbie in her new role as Rapunzel and the Disney Princess line, both of which engage children in active and imaginative pretend play set in a magical and enchanted world. The Rescue Heroes are back to lead children on new and exciting missions to save the day and Spider-Man promises a wide range of action-packed adventures where good always triumphs over evil. For serious collectors there's Upper Deck's Yu-Gi-Oh! card playing game with endless expansion possibilities for active and challenging gameplay and X-Concept's Modifiers bring the stock car garage into your living room, giving model-building a cool, edgy new look. All of these items and more are available this season at K-B Toys stores nationwide, as well as online at www.kbtoys.com. K-B Toys 2002 Holiday Hot Toys List (alphabetical) Barbie as Rapunzel http://www.kbtoys.com/RapunzelBarbie.html Girls will play happily ever after with Rapunzel Barbie, the brave and beautiful princess from "Barbie as Rapunzel." Ages 3 and up. Bratz - http://www.kbtoys.com/Bratz.html Bratz are the dolls with a passion for fashion that capture 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 and up. Care Bears - Play Along http://www.kbtoys.com/CareBears.html Care Bears are soft and cuddly caring companions, each with a special mission and symbol on their tummy to match. In all they do, Care Bears show the importance of caring and sharing your best feelings. Ages 3 and up. Disney Princess http://www.kbtoys.com/DisneyPrincesses.html Now girls can experience the magical world of Disney with the Disney Princess collection featuring characters such as Ariel, Belle, Cinderella and more in an exciting fantasy world of dolls, fun play sets and games. Ages 4 and up. Dora the Explorer http://www.kbtoys.com/Dora.html Preschoolers can engage in a play-along adventure with Dora the Explorer. They will find a wide selection of dolls, plush, play sets and more. Ages 2 and up. Fur Real Friends - http://www.kbtoys.com/FurRealFriends.html Fur Real Friends are lifelike and affectionate cats that respond to your touch! They are fully animated from the top of their head to the tip of their tail. Ages 6 and up. Modifiers - http://www.kbtoys.com/Modifiers.html Modifiers come in a variety of different makes including Honda, Mitsubishi and Acura. Children can now build custom stock cars with interchangeable parts such as: wheels, tires, tinted windows and tools. Ages 9 and up. Spiderman - http://www.kbtoys.com/Spiderman.html Spider-Man, the high-flying, crime-fighting superhero swings into action with a wide variety of action figures, vehicles, web blasters and more, all designed to thrill young fans of Peter Parker's web-slinging alter ego. Ages 4 and up. Rescue Heroes - http://www.kbtoys.com/RescueHeroes.html The Rescue Heroes action figures, play sets and vehicles, all with moving parts for exciting action adventure play, are based on real-life role models and help teach children that showing concern for others is cool. Ages 3 and up. Yu-Gi Oh Cards - http://www.kbtoys.com/Yugioh.html The Yu-Gi-Oh! trading card game takes skill, practice, strategy and luck to win the match and features endless expansion possibilities for wildly imaginative, fun and challenging game play. Ages 8 and up. About K-B Toys K-B 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. K-B Toys operates retail stores under the names K-B ToysÂ®, K-B Toy WorksÂ®, K-B Toy OutletTM, Toy LiquidatorsÂ®, K-B Toy ExpressÂ® and offers online shopping through KBtoys.comTM (www.kbtoys.com) and eToysÂ® (www.etoys.com). KB Holdings, Inc., the parent corporation, is a privately held company headquartered in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

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McCann Recognizes Superintendent Award Recipient

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
05:32PM / Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Landon LeClair and Superintendent James Brosnan with Landon's parents Eric and Susan LeClair, who is a teacher at McCann.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Superintendent's Award has been presented to Landon LeClair, a senior in McCann Technical School's advanced manufacturing course.

The presentation was made last Thursday by Superintendent Jame Brosnan after Principal Justin Kratz read from teachers' letters extolling LeClair's school work, leadership and dedication.

"He's become somewhat legendary at the Fall State Leadership Conference for trying to be a leader at his dinner table, getting an entire plate of cookies for him and all his friends," read Kratz to chuckles from the School Committee. "Landon was always a dedicated student and a quiet leader who cared about mastering the content."

LeClair was also recognized for his participation on the school's golf team and for mentoring younger teammates.

"Landon jumped in tutoring the student so thoroughly that the freshman was able to demonstrate proficiency on an assessment despite the missed class time for golf matches," read Kratz.

The principal noted that the school also received feedback from LeClair's co-op employer, who rated him with all fours.

"This week, we sent Landon to our other machine shop to help load and run parts in the CNC mill," his employer wrote to the school. LeClair was so competent the supervisor advised the central shop might not get him back.

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