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PAGE 6-PLAINDEALER -TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22. 19R3. Gift suggestions for the budget-conscious shopper Each Christmas it seems there are more toys and games from which harried shoppers may select. Here's a thoughtful variety of children's gifts, including pets, for every age group and budget. Many children have al­ ready made the Playmobil little people loy systems from Schaper Toys a staple play item. But now Playmo­ bil offers genuine "little people" -- " Playmobil Children," two-inch tall ar­ ticulated figures which may be used separately or with their three-inch tall "adult" counterparts. The Children are availa­ ble in two child-like themes, "Playground" and "Nur­ sery" sets, complete with all appropriate accessories, including park equipment and rides and bedroom ac­ cessories. As with all Play­ mobil characters, Playmobil Children have moveable joints for snap-on accessor­ ies and are constructed of bright, safe plastic for hours of realistic play. Each set is available for about $8. ...LET ED'S RENTAL HEL HOLIDAY GUESTS? WE RENT •Rollaway beds Cribs High Chairs And More! 5 LOW Daily & Weekly Rates Available on all equipment Call or Stop In For Details. %£ ,j» •Extra Tables & Chairs • Punch Bowls •Glassware • Coffee Urns • Chafing Dishes •China • Servingware • Silverware •Dance Floors • Portable Bars • And More A WIDE VARIETY, AT REASONABLE RATES! ARE YOUR CARPETS READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS?...WE ALSO RENT THE the pro amazing steamex! Do it yourself and save! $ 1500 DAILY RATE rrenmcx carpet cleaner RESERVE NOW, BEFORE THE HOLIDAY RUSH I M c H E N R Y 904 FRONT ST. ( R T E . 3 1 ) 385-3232 ED'S RENTAL & SALES C R Y S T A L L A K E 5 4 0 7 T t R R A C O ! 1 A A V E H W Y 1 7 6 455-3232 For youngsters who have their sights on more lofty toys, the new "Sonic Battle Blaster" from Kusan will be just right. This electronic space toy emits over 20 dif­ ferent laser-like sounds and features a realistic flip-sight cover and target. For authentic battle fun. flashing lights zero in on the bull's eye. The 12-inch long space-age toy uses one 9- volt alkaline battery, and is designed for children four and older. It sells for about $17.95. "Mini Hot Shocks" are three new, miniature souped-up hot rods from Kusan that feature fast rac­ ing action for children three to seven. The three models -- Road Captain, Mountain King and Rough Rambler -- have unique front swivel axles, spring-loaded rear shocks and real rubber tires which steer the vehicle right or left with a flick of the wrist. " Mini Hot Shocks" have colorful decals, use no bat­ teries and are available for about $7.99. Older children interested in construction sets will love "Fastech," the "Fas- tastic Building System" from Schaper Toys. All "Fastech" sets feature Fas­ teners and the "Fastool" which attaches or separates for each set's many building pieces. Every system contains durable, interchangeable yellow, black and red plas­ tic pieces so youngsters may construct a variety of vehicles with ease and speed. The new "Starter Set," for example, contains blueprint instructions for building a racing car, heli­ copter or airboat, among others. The '4 Wreck' N Re pa ir" Set lets kids build, destroy and rebuild their hand­ crafted vehicles with the aid of a high-speed, wind- up spring motor. For ad­ vanced, more technical construction challenges, the three other Fastech Systems are the "Techni­ cian," "Journeyman" and "Master." The systems range in price from about $6 for the "Starter" Set up to about $26 for the " Master" Set. This selection of new, low-priced toys can round out any shopper's Christ­ mas selections, and all are small enough to fit in any Christmas stocking. For toddlers 18 months and older. " Squeak ies" are two-inch high characters that combine sound and mo­ tion. A gentle push on the head produces a different squeak­ ing tone from each of the eight characters, which in­ cludes nurse, cowboy and construction worker.' All eight "Squeakies" are about $1.20 each. Two other inexpensive, miniature play figures for preschoolers three and up are " Astrosnik" space creatures and "Li'l Me" fashion dolls, both from Schaper Toys. A family of 30 collectible small green, smiling space characters, each Astrosnik has a com­ plete and imaginative histor­ ical background, identifica­ tion and personality. These little natives from Snikeria sell for about $2.50e<ich. The "Li'l Me" dolls -- Angie, Valerie and Cathy -- fulfill a little girl's desire for easily manipulated dress-up dolls. A three-year-old can easily dress and pose these specially designed fashion dolls. Each 3Vi-inch tall, three- dimensional figure comes with two soft, pliable, plas­ tic outfits and a posing stand for quick changing. The three "Li'l Me" sets c^t about $2.00 each, with numerous interchangeable outfits sold separately. Puzzle-players from four to 104 will be truly chal­ lenged by " A-Maze-Ment," a hand-held game of skill and strategy. Players try to arrange multi-colored beads in rows of the same color in­ side chambers of the barrel- shaped puzzle. A series of turns and rotations makes this no simple game: with over 10 billion combina­ tions; players will be kept busy. "A-Maze-Ment" costs about $5. Pets: the living gift For the child who seems ready, a holiday pet gift is * one that's guaranteed not to break, lose appeal or be out­ grown. Pets have long been known to foster healthy, positive instincts in children three years and older, so why not make this Chnist- mas the year a child re­ ceives a gift of life? Selecting the right type of pet requires thought and consideration. According to the Pet Information Bu­ reau, the most popular household pets are dogs, cats, many bird and fish species, and small, domesti­ cated animals, such as ham- s t e r s , g u i n e a p i g s a n d gerbils. \ &• PRE-SCHOOL playtime is an experience in sound and mo­ tion with the Squeakies line of characters from Schaper Toys. This Christmas, parents are sure to appreciate the affordable price, too. % lillliill Sfc - .'•x • <% m?mM s V Wwm / S:=: W&mii mmm: )\ > r Bf TORO S NO RISK PROGRAM liilf NOW ONLY! EARLY RISTMAS BUYS! I 13995 KEROJUN Radiant 10™ Rated at 9.600 BTUs per hour, fl Most popular radiant kerosene £ heater in America. Clean, mod- 9& ern look. Operates up to 37 tt hours on 1.92 gals, kerosene. 2 If It Doesn't Snow We'll Return Your Dough. | And you keep the Snowthrower! Buy a Torn Snowthrower before December 10, 1983, and if it snows less than 20% of average this season, you get all your money back arid yoii keep the Toro. 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