A SIMPLER TIME

What with lead-paint scares and other hot-button issues on the minds of concerned parents this season, a new toy has hit the market that might please everyone this year. It’s called the Toobee, billed as “The Amazing Flying Can.” Looking for all the world like an empty can with both the top and bottom removed (but no sharp edges, they’re quick to tell us), the Toobee flies like a combination Frisbee and football. A 60-second video at their site has an earnest little girl demonstrating the device. Could this be the beginning of toy companies getting back to basics? Stay tuned.