Bring Bakugan back to school.

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Oh, how quickly summer vacation flies by--especially for kids having to drag themselves out of bed early once again and head off to another year of classes. Ughh! However, Jazwares, Sunrise, Fla., takes some of the sting out of returning to the academic benches with its 2009 Back-to-School product line.

A favorite with the younger set is Bakugan-inspired stationery, which is sure to spruce up lessons in the coming months. First, feel like a real Bakugan Battle Brawler with a Musical Pen and Pad ($7.99) that feature authentic graphics and plays the theme song from the series. This set is ideal for keeping track of your Bakugan battles or just jotting down notes.

The 3D Eraser Set ($6.99) takes school supplies to another dimension by featuring some of the most sought after Bakugan characters in the galaxy. Talk about cool school accessories--move to the head of the class! Pencils With Toppers ($4.99) have a detailed graphic design on a pencil crowned with a popular Bakugan character.

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Now youngsters can be prepared for battle at school and at home. Pencils With Case ($4.99) lets kids take their favorite Bakugan characters with them wherever they go. The set includes a pencil case featuring the...