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Toy trends for 2012: The year of the app

Originally published: February 10, 2012 3:43 PM
Updated: February 23, 2012 9:54 AM
By Beth Whitehouse  beth.whitehouse@newsday.com

Photo credit: Handout | Appfinity (Spin Master)

BEST FOR Ages 8 and older
SUGGESTED RETAIL PRICE $19.99 for product, app free
AVAILABLE End of October
Choices include AppFishing, in which the smart device is inserted into the rod for a realistic fishing experience, with a simulated feel of catching a fish. AppDrive is a mini-steering wheel; in the middle of the wheel is a case to hold the smart device to give the feel of driving. (Feb. 12, 2012)

The biggest trend in toys for 2012 is the melding of online apps with physical toys, say several toy experts at the 109th annual American International Toy Fair Feb. 12-15 at the Javits Center in Manhattan.

A toy car's speed and direction are remote-controlled by an iPad app; plush and other toys are based on popular apps such as "Cut the Rope" and "Fruit Ninja"; collectible monster cards...