Play-Doh: the shape of things to come.

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With the Shape to Life Studio (ages three years and up; $24.99), kids can see their creations come to life in ways never imagined before. To start, simply download the Play-Doh Touch app (available on the App Store and Google Play), shape a creation, place it on the Shape to Life Studio, and scan it into the app with your tablet or smartphone. The creation will come to life on-screen, letting youngsters enjoy a virtual Play-Doh world. When it's time for the creations to go back in the can, save them in the app to play another day. The set contains five character and action stampers, four tools, 15 cutters, and seven cans of Play-Doh compound.

Letters & Language Set (ages two years and up; $19.99) provides fun and creative learning opportunities, as little ones can explore letter recognition, practice letter sounds, and explore reading and writing using the stampers, playmats, and classic Play-Doh compound. The set contains 26 letter stampers, stylus, roller, two double-sided mats, Together Time Guide, and six cans of compound.

Texture and Tools Set (ages two years...