November 20, 2006

Ala Moana Center Makes Holiday Shopping for Kids Simple
With the Top-10 List of Hot Toys for 2006
Snap up this year’s most coveted toys only at Ala Moana Center

HONOLULU (November 20, 2006) – Santa may know which children have been naughty or nice, but this year Ala Moana Center definitely knows what must-have toys are on every kid’s list. Ala Moana Center’s Top-10 Hot Toys for 2006 helps parents, uncles and aunties, grandparents, and just about anyone else find the perfect gift for keiki of all ages.

1. The Must-have Barbie
Lucky little girls will have a very merry Christmas when they receive their own Dooney & Bourke Barbie®. The Dooney & Bourke Barbie® comes styled with a bohemian ensemble – a tiered ombré pink shirt and cropped denim jacket, both with prominent Dooney & Bourke emblems. This fashionable doll also comes with hoop earrings, bangle bracelets, a scarf, and, of course, a signature Dooney & Bourke purse. Available at Dooney & Bourke (Mall Level) for $34.95.

2. Three-wheelin’ with Hello Kitty
The Hello Kitty Folding Tricycle lets your little one cruise the streets and sidewalks like a pro. Just release the lock button and unfold, and it’s ready to ride. The Hello Kitty tricycle, designed for children one to four years of age, comes with a metal frame and features a Hello Kitty horn, a handle behind the seat, as well as a small container for storing treats and treasures. Available at Sanrio (Street Level) for $78.

3.  One Tall Doll
The 40-inch tall Groovy Girls Dreamtastic Supersize Seraphina Doll can share clothes with her owner, sit down to a tea party and even be a dancing partner thanks to elastic straps on the bottom of her shoes that conveniently slip over the shoes of a child. Available at Thinker Toys (Street Level) for $75.

4. Turn Their Room into a Theater
Keiki will flip for the Zoombox DVD Entertainment Projector. The portable projector features a built-in DVD/CD player and speakers, and is capable of projecting DVDs and video games up to 60 diagonal inches on almost any wall or ceiling. The DVD Entertainment Projector comes with a lamp bulb, 12V AC adaptor and easy-to-use instructions. Your kids will enjoy watching movies and games for hours on their own big screen. Available at KB Toy Store (Street Level) for $309.

5. This Dog Can Dance
This Christmas, children will love making friends with the new pooch on the block, the iDog musical companion for iPod and MP3. Keiki can dance along as the iDog wiggles its ears and paws in time to the music. The iDog is able to serenade its owner based on 720 internal musical phrases.  Available at Sharper Image (Mall Level) for $34.95.

6. Build-A-Kitty, Build-A-Penguin
Stop by Build-A-Bear and get the keiki on your Christmas list their very own, original Sun-kissed
Hello Kitty or Mumble the Penguin doll. Available only in Hawaii at Build-A-Bear’s Ala Moana Center location, the Sun-kissed Hello Kitty is tanned a beautiful bronze color from all the hours spent lying out on the beach, and sports a cute flower lei. If cute, cuddly birds are more their taste, pick up Mumble, the penguin hero of the new hit comedy movie, Happy Feet. Available at Build-A-Bear Workshop (Third Level) ranging $22 - $23.
 
7. For the Technologically Savvy Tot
The Disney Digital Pix Micro Digital Camera is an easy-to-use, ultra-small digital camera that allows youngsters to shoot their own photos. It is capable of storing up to 24 photos, provides an LCD status display and fits conveniently in any backpack or handbag. Available in assorted colors, the camera includes a strap, Disney Pix software CD-ROM and requires one AAA battery (not included). Available at Ritz Camera (Street Level) for $19.99.

8. Pack Some Style
Make school fun again! Kids will want to return to school after their extended vacation just to show off their new Cars Rolling Backpack. They’ll be toting their pens, books, notes and other school gear in style with this rolling backpack that includes a water bottle and zippered pouch for easy-access to snacks and toys. The Cars Rolling Backpack can be worn on the back or pulled on wheels using an extendable handle. Available at Animation Magic (Third Level) ranging $14.99 - $32.99.

9.  Taking Playtime Seriously
Sony’s PlayStation 3 is this season’s hottest gift and features the capability for online, live competition. Kids can play, strategize and compete with friends and opponents across the island or even on the mainland. The built-in Blu-ray Disc player allows gamers to enjoy the next-generation high-definition entertainment for games and movies, as well as unparalleled digital media storage. PlayStation 3 allows owners to enjoy thousands of PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 games as well as CDs and DVDs – all on one device. Available at Gamestop (Street Level) for $599.

10. Set a Tee Time
Let the young golfer in your life sport a set of his or her very own cool clubs. Visit Ala Moana Golf Shop and score a Kids’ Golf Club Set, which includes a 3-wood, 6-iron, Wedge, Putter, as well as a Dual-Strap Stand Bag. Available at Ala Moana Golf Shop (Street Level) for $149.99.

For ongoing updates on holiday events and services as the season draws near, call Ala Moana Center’s Customer Service Center at 808-955-9517 or visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com/top10.htm.
 
ABOUT ALA MOANA CENTER
Ala Moana Center is the world’s largest outdoor shopping center and Hawaii’s premier shopping, entertainment, and dining destination with 260 stores, including nearly 70 dining options.  Ala Moana Center features a diverse collection of stores including locally owned boutiques and national retailers.  Visit www.AlaMoanaCenter.com for more information.

Ala Moana Center is owned and managed by General Growth Properties, Inc., the second largest U.S.-based publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT).  General Growth currently has ownership interest and management responsibility for a portfolio of 209 regional shopping malls in 44 states, as well as ownership in planned community developments and commercial office buildings.  The company portfolio totals approximately 200 million square feet of retail space and includes more than 18,000 retailers nationwide. General Growth Properties, Inc. is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol GGP. For more information, please visit the company Web site at www.generalgrowth.com.

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