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We wouldn't exactly call it one-stop shopping, but should you find a store that carries the complete line of games and toys from Hasbro, Inc., Pawtucket, R.I., your search for the perfect gift for the child in your life will have ended. Here's a sampling:

* Radio Control Mighty Dump Truck ($49.99) moves forward, back, left, and right, and, with the push of a button, dumps its load. The easy grip controller provides two-speed action while the auto shut off saves battery power, This durable vehicle can ride indoors or out.

* FurReal Friends Go Go My Walkin' Pup ($49.99) seems lifelike as she moves her head from side to side, moves her mouth and wags her tail as she moves toward you. Moreover, when you call her, she tracks the sound and moves to where you are.

* G.I. Joe vs. Cobra Spy Troops Ninja Showdown ($19.99) showcases 12-inch action-figure versions of the popular ninja masters Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes, complete with outfits and accessories. Moreover, a 44-minute G.I. Joe movie, "Spy Troops" is included.

* BTR (Built to Rutl!) is a whole new concept in block construction in which kids can construct a G.I. Joe vehicle, pop in an action figure, then head off to find arch-enemy Cobra. Or, if they choose, youngsters can opt to build their favorite Transformers Armada characters, converting them from vehicle to robot mode and back again. The Search and Rescue line, meanwhile, allows kids to construct realistic rescue gear-equipped vehicles. Action figures and accessories range from $7.99 to $79.99.

* Speedstars Maximum Thrills Raceway ($29.99) is all about speed, stunts and performance on a figura-8 track. Car chassis pop off during crashes. Bring on the pit crew!

* Personal Pocket Neopets ($14.99). With more than 60,000,000 registrations, Neopets are among the fastest growing on-line communities in the world! comes the hand-held version, each containing a 3-D figure, four games, and a collectible BioCard. Through electronic game play, users can unlock Rare Item Codes that can be used to obtain unique Neopet items.

* VideoNow ($49.99) is a portable, personal videoplayer with discs of American Idol, SpongeBob SquarePants, Jimmy Neutron, Scooby Doo; Fairy Odd Parents, etc., costing $14,99 a threepack...

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