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  • New puzzles from Ravensburger 'highlight' fun for kids

    NEWTON, N.H. — Gearing up for the 2011 Toy Fair, Ravensburger announced that it is releasing four new Highlights-branded puzzles this year.

    Each puzzle is inspired by the popular children's magazine and encourages children to find items in the completed scene.

    The 2011 offerings include:

    • The 60-piece Highlights Hidden Pictures "Fun in the Classroom" puzzle is presented in a special yellow school bus tin for easy cleanup and portability, and retails for $14.99;

  • Guess who's coming to DVD?

    BURBANK, Calif. — A definitive collection of films starring a legendary Hollywood golden couple will be featured in an anthology of films from Warner Home Video.

    "Tracy and Hepburn: The Definitive Collection," features nine remastered favorites starring award-winning duo Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn, including:

    • "Woman of the Year" (1942);

    • "Keeper of the Flame" (1942);

    • "Without Love" (1945);

  • Kick smelly feet to the curb with Flatliners

    IRVINE, Calif. — Killing footwear odor is simple with a new product from Solutions That Stick.

    Flatliners, made from activated carbon fabric, are designed to absorb and neutralize odors. They hold onto shoes with an adhesive and should be changed about every three months or 3,000 miles, the company said.

    One pair of Flatliners carries a price tag of $9.95 and can be purchased at SolutionsThatStick.com.

  • BugZip seals luggage, clothing from bed bugs

    NORTHBROOK, Ill. — Vantzen Products is looking to help travelers protect themselves from bed bugs with its latest innovation.

  • Green laundry bag a good 'situation'

    LOS ANGELES — It seems that reality star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino added "inventor" to his list of accomplishments.

  • The Smurfs arriving on a dinner table near you

    SPOKANE, Wash. — In line with their upcoming live-action feature film, the Smurfs are back in mealtime products that kids and adults are sure to enjoy, thanks to Zak Designs.

    Zak built on the success of its other character products, including "Dora the Explorer," "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse" and more, with new Smurf-themed pearlized plates and bowls, a 16-oz. tumbler, 19-oz. pull-top bottle and a 25-oz. Zak Hydro-Canteen, which will cater to the whole family.

  • 'Unstoppable' hauls its way to Blu-ray, DVD

    LOS ANGELES — The tale of two courageous men that look to stop a half-mile-long freight train from destroying a city is barreling its way to Blu-ray and DVD, thanks to Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

    "Unstoppable," an action-packed thriller starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, will be available Feb. 15. Both formats include several bonus features, including director commentary and script development.

    "Unstoppable" on Blu-ray will carry a suggested retail price of $39.99 and will be available on DVD for an SRP of $29.98.

  • Anchor Bay Entertainment to release 'Chuggers to the Rescue'

    NEW YORK — More "Chuggington" adventures from Anchor Bay Entertainment are coming to DVD this spring.

    "Chuggers to the Rescue," the latest "Chuggington" installment, will hit retail on April 5. In this six-episode DVD, everyone’s favorite trainee trio is set to save the day and teach preschoolers gentle lessons about emergency preparedness and responsibility.

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