LeapFrog's New LeapBand Wearable Activity Tracker Honored On The TTPM 2014 Most Wanted Holiday List

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in children's educational entertainment, today announced that its new wearable activity tracker for kids, LeapBand, was honored by TTPM as a Most Wanted holiday toy. The annual Most Wanted list designated by TTPM, the leading online resource for all things play, recognizes the holiday's most in-demand toys and children's lifestyle products.

"Every year, we evaluate thousands of children's products and only a select few make our holiday Most Wanted list," said Jim Silver, CEO/editor in chief at TTPM. "LeapFrog has a long history of developing innovative educational entertainment solutions and LeapBand is another example of this legacy. LeapBand is going to be a top-selling item this holiday so parents who want to have it for their child this holiday should get it early."

"We are thrilled to have LeapBand recognized as a top holiday item for kids by the esteemed TTPM industry experts," said John Barbour, chief executive officer at LeapFrog. "LeapBand encourages and rewards children to get up and active in a fun way, engaging them in activities and games that teach healthy habits. Our incredibly talented team is singularly focused on delivering the highest quality learning experiences possible, and inclusion on the Most Wanted list for the seventh consecutive year is further validation of our mission to help every child reach their potential."

The TTPM team of experts and toy industry veterans select toys based on their value, longevity and entertainment features. The LeapBand wearable activity tracker rose to the top as a top toy this year among thousands of submissions.

Fit Made Fun with LeapBand!

Inspired by the Partnership for a Healthier America and First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative, the LeapBand activity tracker gets kids moving and having fun with 50 different challenges, tracking a child's physical moves so the more active a child is, the more points they earn with their virtual pet. As the child earns points through active play, they can unlock additional levels of play and virtual rewards for their on-screen pet. LeapBand has an adjustable wrist strap designed with children in mind, and high-tech features including a built-in accelerometer, a high-resolution color screen, a rechargeable battery and water-resistant design, making it the ultimate activity wearable for kids.

Availability

The LeapBand activity tracker (MSRP $39.99, for children 4 to 7 years old) is available in green, pink and blue online and at major retail locations. Additional activities and challenges are free and available for download via LeapFrog Connect for LeapBand. For more information, visit www.leapfrog.com/leapband.

About LeapFrog

LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. For nearly 20 years, LeapFrog has created award-winning learning solutions that combine educational expertise, innovative technology and a child's love for fun. With experiences that are personalized to each child's level, LeapFrog helps children achieve their potential through LeapFrog's proprietary learning tablets, learn to read and write systems, interactive learning toys and more, all designed or approved by LeapFrog's full-time in-house team of learning experts. LeapFrog's Learning Path, the ultimate guide for parents on early childhood, is designed specifically to help support and guide their child's learning with personalized ideas and feedback, fun activities and expert advice. LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California, and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read. Learn more at www.leapfrog.com.  

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About TTPM

TTPM is the #1 source for all things play where consumers can research and find the best playthings. TTPM is the only site that combines expert reviews (video and written) with live price comparison, sales notifications, one-click purchasing, and product availability at major retailers including Amazon, Wal-Mart, Target, Toys"R"Us, Babies"R"Us, buybuy BABY, GameStop, Best Buy, Sports Authority, Modell's Sporting Goods, PetSmart, and Wag.com.Shop for Kids app by TTPM allows consumers to shop for toys, games, baby products, sporting goods, electronics, and more gifts for kids. Shoppers can search, browse, or scan a product's barcode to see expert video reviews and up-to-the-minute price comparisons from major online retailers. Shoppers can also see if an item is in stock and click through to buy from the retailer of their choice or bookmark the item to revisit later.   The seasoned TTPM editorial team reviews thousands of products each year, providing comprehensive video and written reviews of toys, baby products, kids' electronics, sporting goods, and family friendly video games, apps, books, and movies. The TTPM team can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram, and Google+.

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