Butterscotch, a life-size plush pony from Hasbro that nuzzles and eats carrots, debuts at the 2006 American International Toy Fair in New York City along with hundreds of other high-tech amusements, including a tweenage doll with artificial intelligence, an interactive easel and a musical robot fueled by MP3s. Here's a look at some of the most promising playthings hitting the show floor this week--and store shelves across the U.S. later this year. --By Maryanne Murray Buechner
BABY'S DIGICAM
The Kid-Tough digital camera from Fisher-Price has sturdy rubber grips and a color LCD screen so kids can review snaps immediately. ("Look Ma!...