The electronic piano kids can build combines creativity and construction. Without blocks, the piano plays as a normal instrument; but layer or remove blocks and the instrument morphs into something else. The instrument is specially designed for small hands. Launch date: Fall 2008.

Pull the friendly bug character along to see the drum roll, shaper sorter and drum. This product is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Launch date: August 2007.

The barnyard playset promotes imaginative play through cute characters and the unique ways they interact on the traditional farm. This product is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Launch date: August 2007.

The wheeled toy is uniquely designed to allow children to role-play as the bus driver or enjoy the other fun activities included in the design. Buster comes with educational features such as a shape sorter and additional fun features such as Tic-Tac-Toe and a clicking clock dial. The toy promotes imaginative play, eye-hand coordination skills and tactile skills. Launch date: August 2006.

The toy stacks to create an adorable turtle, and then comes apart to create musical instruments. Launch date: February 2008.

The Spinnys are three 1” cubes strung on a 5" dowel that is capped with bright blue enders. Kids can expand their imaginations by creating over three dozen, different animal combinations, including a horinocerlion or even a liodogous. The toy, intended for children over the age of 18 months, is made with non-toxic finishes and inks. Spinny Speller and Spinny People versions are also available. “Our Spinnys are compact and durable, [allowing them] to go everywhere the toddler goes. Always creative and interesting,” Maple Landmark Woodcraft Co. Marketing Manager Barbara Rainville told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 2008.

This musical activity center allows children to experience various sounds and fun characters amid a colorful palette.

Children can watch the baby animals follow them as they pull the animals along on sturdy wooden wheels. This product is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Awards: TDmonthly Top Toy 2009. Launch date: January 1, 2008.

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Babies can explore by stacking, building, tumbling and tossing the toy. The toy will encourage self-confidence and imaginative play. Launch date: 2005.

The playset is easy to install and store and secures easily to most tubs with its sturdy suction cup design. The water wheel spins and pours water, while the water slide accommodates side-by-side or solo racing action. Launch date: June 2007.

The rattle toy adheres to most high chair surfaces with a safe suction cup device. The rattle itself can also be detached for independent play. Launch date: June 2008.

These colorful and comfortable animal-shaped shoes feature the likeness of a duck, with patent-pending Footprinter bottoms that leave animal tracks when a child steps in dirt, firm sand or water. Polliwalks have built-in arch support and a deep heel cup. They are lightweight, easy to clean, easy on-and-off for young children, slip resistant and waterproof. The packaging features environmentally friendly hang tags and hooks made from recycled materials. The duck style also comes in fuchsia and orange. “Children don't just see Polliwalks simply as a pair of shoes; they see them as animal companions,” Co-founder Cheryl Andonian of Polliwalks Inc. told TDmonthly. “We are hearing back from customers that their children don't want to take them off.” Launch date: December 2007.

These colorful and comfortable animal-shaped shoes feature the likeness of a gator, with patent-pending Footprinter bottoms that leave tiny animal tracks when a child steps in dirt, firm sand or water. Polliwalks have built-in arch support and a deep heel cup for a great fit. They are lightweight, easy to clean, easy on-and-off for young children, slip resistant, and waterproof. The packaging features environmentally friendly hang tags and hooks made from recycled materials. “Children are bathing and sleeping with their Polliwalks. They are like little companions for all the everyday adventures of childhood,” Co-founder Cheryl Andonian of Polliwalks Inc. told TDmonthly. “A child may not be allowed to take their favorite teddy bear to school, but they can wear their favorite Polliwalks.” Launch date: December 2007.

This plug-and-play keyboard designed for young children features large, color-coded keys and an ergonomic mouse for small hands. It is spill-proof, washable and works with both Macs and PCs. White, pink, green and blue colors are available. “The award-winning myPC keyboard design distinguishes itself as the only spill-proof, washable, covered keyboard with staged-based learning attributes. The Stage I keyboard was specifically customized for toddlers and children who want to enjoy the experience of grown-up-like computing through a toddler-friendly peripheral,” Sales Director Mark Coleman of Targeted Technology Solutions told TDmonthly. “With only 47 alpha and numeric keys, it [is] ideal for 1-year-olds to preschoolers, and the perfect start to their technology experience.” Launch date: February 9, 2008.

Ideal 1st ride on toy, made from quality hardwood, safety steering lock and dual front wheel for added stability. Easy assembly with seat height of 8". Adult assembly is required.

Traditional push along, study wood construction,hardwood and steel with rubber coated wheels. Ideal support for toddlers 1st steps. Blocks not included. Adult assembly required.

These colorful and themed chairs bring in a contemporary look to a child's room. For children ages 1 through 6, the chair seats are finished in heavy duty, 100% washable, vinyl leather with a base made with MDF with high resistance post formed foam and a back rest made with high density rubber laminated foam. Several colors are available including Orange, Red, Light Pink, Brilliant Pink, White, Light Blue, Brown, Black, and themes include a Cow Skin theme and a Soccer ball theme.

Babies and toddlers will enjoy finding farm animals and playing a simple puzzle game. Photographs of animals appear on fun-sized magnets that fit into the scenes of the book. This magnetic puzzle book is intended for children over the age of nine months.

When pulling the zebra, the head will nod up and down and the back rolls as the hind legs spring up and down. For children 19 months and up.

The 10-1/2” vehicle features a friendly face and pleasant personality to promote imaginative play and storytelling. Each vehicle features a soft-grip handle to make toting by little hands easy, a chunky, child-friendly design and a six-wheel base that provides stability during knee play.

The 41” U.S.-made wagon features roomy seats with high backrests seat two children comfortably, built-in cup holders, plus a wet/dry storage area that can be used to haul snacks and beverages or keep toys, hats or gloves stashed out of the way and a handle that folds underneath for easy transport or storage This product is intended for children over the age of 18 months.

The ride-on toy features a colored steel body, detailed chrome accents, a working horn, a working steering column, plastic fenders and rubber tires.
— Nadine Walsh, manager of Yikes Toys in Tucson, Ariz., told TDmonthly that “push cars by Schylling” are the most popular ride-on toys in the store.
— For Susan Pruett, manager of Kilmarnock Toy Store in Kilmarnock, Va., Schylling’s ride-ons are her stores’ best-selling ride-ons. They sell on “average about three a month,” Pruett told TDmonthly.
— Two of 45 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 singled out the Schyllilng when asked which manufacturer’s ride-ons were most popular. In March 2009, Jessica Jeffrey, manager of Red Balloon Toy Shop in Orleans, Mass., told TDmonthly this is her best-selling ride-on, reporting sales of one to two per month.

The ride-on is intended for toddlers over the age of 18 months. The ride-on features a unique spring system that links the two-level seat, a curved seat for security and caster wheels that make changing direction easy. The ride-on can fold into a fraction of its original size, making it convenient for parents to carry and store. Launch date: December 2007.
— “Fropper by International Playthings…we sold every one as soon as they came in and we have them on back order,” Kathy Byrd, owner of Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope, Ala., told TDmonthly.
— “Fropper is new and doing well,” Josh Darby, manager of Toy Up in Little Rock, Ark., told TDmonthly in early 2008.
— Two of 45 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 singled out the Fropper as their stores’ most popular ride-on. The Fropper continued to be a favorite into spring 2010, cited by two of 37 retailers during a TDmonthly survey on best-selling ride-ons, with sales of two to 10 per month.

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Suitable for ages 18 months and up, this soft doll with a beanbag body is 12” tall and can be posed like a real baby. She has sleeping eyes and can wear all clothing from the Mon Premier collection.
— Corolle has “constantly improved the line,” said Gail Grabish, owner of a Pocketful of Toys in O'Fallon, Mo., about the company’s lineup, including Naima, at Toy Fair 2008. “They have really pretty sculpts this year, and then really cute clothes.… The ethnic faces are great.”

Each postcard-sized flash card features beautiful images and is built to withstand chewing by babies and toddlers. The alphabet flashcards have upper and lowercase letters, with a few words associated with each letter. The phonics flashcards blend consonants and vowels, with approximately three words associated with each blend. The entire set has covers over 200 words. Launch date: March 15, 2008.