Geppetto's Announces the Top Five Stocking Stuffers for 2009

Posted Tuesday 12-08-2009

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GEPPETTO'S ANNOUNCES THE TOP FIVE STOCKING STUFFERS FOR 2009
*Gifts to ‘Hang by the Chimney with Care'*

SAN DIEGO - Need toy-tastic stocking stuffer inspiration? Geppetto's announces the top five toy treasures for the holidays. These stocking stuffers guarantee smiles and a holly jolly day:

FORECASTERS ARE CONFIRMING SNOW IN SAN DIEGO

- Insta-Snow® by Be Amazing is an amazing powder that turns ordinary water into a while fluffy substance that looks like real snow. Just add water and watch the white powder expand 100 times its original size into faux snow. The dry form of the powder can be used over and over again. Completely safe for indoor/ outdoor use, Insta-Snow® is non-hazardous and non-toxic. Ages 4 and up. Retail $3.99 per tube

INGREDIENTS FOR AN ECO-FRIENDLY HOLIDAY "FEAST"

- Holiday Smencils by International Arrivals, a San Diego company, are the world's only gourmet scented pencils made from 100% recycled newspapers. Awaken inner creativity with the delicious holiday scents and make every writing project a treat to complete. The holiday pack includes cinnamon, candy cane, gingerbread, sugarplum and sugar cookie scents. Each Smencil is packaged in its own corn-based biodegradable Freshness Tube. Ages 4 and up. Retail $7.99 per pack

FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES

- Slam by Hasbro is a fast-paced word game where anything could happen! Race against each other to change the existing four-letter word and get rid of your cards. "Game" could become "fame" and "fame" could become "fate"-you never know where it'll go. Be the first player to get rid of all of your cards to win! Ages 8 and up. Retail $7.99 per pack

- Japanese Erasers from Iwako Japanese Erasers are the hottest new trend among school kids. Trade them, collect them, and make schoolwork fun! The Japanese eco-friendly collectible erasers come in over two hundred animal, plant, toy, and international food shapes. There's an eraser for every personality. Erasers can be bought individually or in sets. Ages 8 and up. Retail $1.25-10.99

- Bucky Balls by Bucky Balls are 216 powerful rare earth magnets that can be shaped, molded, torn apart and snapped together in unlimited ways. Make sculptures, puzzles, shapes, stick stuff to the fridge, or use as a stress reliever at work. "Charged" for fun, Bucky Balls are sure to "positively" inspire imagination. Ages 13 and up. Retail $29.99 per pack

"Good toys can come in small packages. These stocking stuffers are fun, affordable, and best of all help families and friends make holiday memories," said Brian Miller, president of Geppetto's.

All of the aforementioned stocking stuffers can be found at Geppetto's eight toy stores throughout San Diego County.

ABOUT GEPPETTO'S

Geppetto's has been a San Diego based tradition for over 30 years. Operated by the Miller family since 1992, the award-winning toy retailer offers a unique mix of high-quality playthings from around the world at eight locations. The company believes in partnering in education and child-related causes and donates toys to over 100 organizations including preschools, elementary schools, and social-service agencies throughout San Diego County.

For more information about Geppetto's, please visit www.geppettostoys.com or call (858) 551-1070.

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