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February 2012 New Specialty Toys — AllPounding sends the balls tinkling over the xylophone. Pull out the keyboard and the xylophone can be played solo. All Hape products comply with EN71 and ASTM quality standards - wood used comes from FSC managed forests. Awards: May 2012 TDmonthly Top Toy Award. Why it won: This item was named a Top-10 Musical toy in February and a Top-10 Wooden toy in March by specialty retailers interviewed by TDmonthly. Its innovative design combines the elements of the popular shape sorting/tapping toy and the xylophone, giving it great play value. — As of 1/6/2012 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 13 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; lots of ways to play. Cons: The keyboard is not properly tuned. — In a 2012 survey about Musical Products, three out of 13 retailers said this item was their best seller. Kelly Boone, manager of The Elephant's Trunk in Greenville, S.C., told TDmonthly that they sold at least 36 during the holidays. — In a February 2012 survey about wooden toys, two out of 14 retailers said that this was their bestseller in the category. Kristin Dolle, manager of Playthings Toy Shoppe in Louisville, Ky. told TDmonthly that they sell between 8 and 12 units of this item each month. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33433 (added 1/9/2012) . The latest Pentago utilizes the sleek design style of the Multi-Player version in the compact ready to go, two-player version. Pentago is a two-player game in which the object is to create a row of five markers, in any direction, before your opponent does, but with a twist. Each move consists of placing a marker and then twisting one of the four game blocks; simple yet ingenious. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33432 (added 1/6/2012) .  Age Range: 5 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids will spend hours of creative fun decorating their pets with their own bright colors and patterns with this Design a Pet Kit. The Design a Pet Kit from Toysmith 4M contains a sand filled lizard, fish and frog for kids to paint and decorate. Each pet has their own adoption certificate and habitat. Kit includes: 3 sand filled pets, water soluable paints, paintbrush, adoption certificates, and habitats. — In a January 2012 survey about arts and crafts toys, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell a dozen of this toy each month. In fact, they sell so quickly that they "Can't keep them in stock!" ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33430 (added 1/6/2012) .  Age Range: 7 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
A complete Shrinky Dinks fun factory with oodles of supplies. Includes 10 sheets of pre-printed Shrink film, charm bracelets, beads, greeting cards, gift tags, jewelry cord, hair clips and key chains. Plus 8 color pencils, pencil sharpener and hole punch. — In a January 2012 survey about arts and crafts toys, Grafton Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., told TDmonthly that Shrinky Dinks Deluxe was a best selling item. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33429 (added 1/6/2012) . Sticky Mosaics Happily Ever After Jewelry Box From: THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED Other products from THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
 Age Range: 5 to 9 Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Girls
Kids can custom design this jewelry box with shimmering faux jewels and colorful foam tiles. Includes more than 750 sparkling tiles and jewel pieces. Launch date: 2011. Awards: 2011 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids — In a January 2012 survey about arts and crafts toys, ten of 13 retailers said Sticky Mosaics from the Orb Factory were among their top two best sellers in the category. Retailers reported selling anywhere from 10 to 150 each month. — In a March 2012 survey, 2 out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Sticky Mosaics from The Orb Factory were their best selling product. Elmer Caranza, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell about 2 dozen items from the Sticky Mosaics line each month, and that it's been a best seller for almost a year now. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33428 (added 1/6/2012) . Age Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Girls
This extravagant three-story doll house is made of natural wood with two grand staircases to each floor. The hip and modern design showcases six different rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Kitchen, Patio, Study and Living room. Fits most Groovy Girls furniture and 13" standing dolls. The open floor plan allows girls to play with her dolls from many different angles and is large enough for multiple children to play together. Adult assembly required. Size: 28.5" L x 19" W x 48"H ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33427 (added 1/4/2012) .  Add a recycled magazine and two plastic bottles to this kit and blast a paper rocket up to 80 feet high. Exclusive to Toysmith in the U.S. — In a January 2015 survey, 2 out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that 4M, distributed in the US by Toysmith, was their best-selling brand of STEM toys. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33426 (added 1/4/2012) .  Pick a theme, find the materials, and let the creativity flow. Each kit includes Makedo’s reusable re-clips, lock-hinges, safe-saw, an inspirational poster and stickers to complete the creation. Through playful creativity take recyclable materials commonly found in the home and transform them into creations. Exclusive to Toysmith in the U.S. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33425 (added 1/4/2012) .  The brightly colored big eyed patriarchs, Mr 'n' Mrs Owl, are large and soft. Their five lively children come as keychains and can be carried around or used as cute, small decorations. Launch date: January 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33423 (added 1/4/2012) . Douglas Ruffle Totes - Hot Jazz From: DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS Other products from DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS
 It’s layer after layer of fun frilly ruffles filled with floral prints and loads of polka dots beneath a pretty embroidered yoke. Each 8” wide bag is the perfect size for little divas to carry all those must-have items. The bag has two wide coordinating print handles embellished with grosgrain ribbon. There are seven new Ruffle Totes to choose from. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33422 (added 1/4/2012) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Sillos are trendy, fashion-forward purses in the shape of an animal. There are many new styles: bird, elephant, owl, chihuahua, butterflies, and horses! They are sturdy working purses approximately 10" wide with shoulder straps and plastic zippers. Lots of coordinating patterns and colors with that Douglas touch for "Everygirl!" ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33421 (added 1/4/2012) . Beetle Karo Clutching Toy From: HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP. Other products from HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.
 This 5½-inch clutch toy features soft pastel colors, and has two petal rings that can be moved up, down and away. Listen for the rustling sound and watch baby’s eyes light up. The plush feel comes from a mix of velour and cotton/polyester. Also available in blue "Kai" style. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33420 (added 1/4/2012) . Age Range: 1 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
This colorful pull toy always makes a happy face and will follow baby wherever s/he wanders. Caterpillar wiggles her whole body when pulled. Made from beech wood, the body of this toy measures 12 inches long. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33419 (added 1/4/2012) . My First Play World - Farm From: HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP. Other products from HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.
 Age Range: 2 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
This red-roofed barn has dual purposes, as a handy farmhouse setting for adventures and later as a carry-all for stored farm toys. The large playset includes Farmer Tim, a tractor, 8 animals including a cat and dog, straw bales, shrubs and fencing. Launch date: 2012. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33418 (added 1/4/2012) . It’s almost time for the Heartlake Dog Show and Mia is getting her puppy groomed and ready. Use the soap, spray bottle and tub to help Mia give her puppy a bath. Brush its hair on the grooming table and dress it up with a pretty bow. Head out to the puppy parade and win a first prize ribbon to hang on the puppy’s house. All of the Lego Friends will be so proud to watch her compete. Includes Mia mini-doll figure and puppy, plate, bone, bows, prizes, spray bottle, soap and brushes. Set features grooming table, tub, puppy house and apple tree. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33411 (added 1/3/2012) . Emma is dreaming up her next fancy fashion design. Help her to make new stylish designs for all of the Lego Friends. Use her laptop for inspiration and design table with color samples to create fun fashions. She can take photos of her work with the camera. Crank up the tunes with her mp3 player while she creates. Emma has everything she needs to create trendy new dresses and the coolest clothes for all of her friends to wear. Includes Emma mini-doll figure. Accessories include sandwich, cup, ruler, inspiration board and flowers. Features chest of drawers, design table with ruler, desk, laptop, camera, and mp3 player. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33410 (added 1/3/2012) . Take the Lego Friends fun to the tree tops with Olivia’s Tree House. All of the friends love meeting in this treetop retreat to play games and camp out under the stars. Climb the folding ladders to watch the ladybirds, catch butterflies and feed the cat. Watch the ocean waves or wish on stars through the telescope. Stash secret treasures in the hidden compartment and decorate the whole fort with wildflowers. Includes Olivia mini-doll figure, and features the tree house pet cat Maxie, 4 ladybirds, a bird Goldie with birdhouse, 4 butterflies, hidden compartment and folding ladders. — As of 02/28/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews on Amazon.com. Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33409 (added 1/3/2012) . The General of the Hypnobrai snake tribe, Skales, is using mind control to stop Cole from taking the golden Hypnobrai staff with its powerful anti-venom. Counterattack his hypnotic powers with Cole's Tread Assault vehicle. Launch the rock shooter and ninja blades. Flip the Tread Assault vehicle over for a surprise attack. Stop Skales and his mind-controlling minions by grabbing that staff. Includes Cole ZX and Skales minifigures, Tread Assault vehicle, golden Hypnobrai staff, golden scythe and mini-snake. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33408 (added 1/3/2012) .  This is the 6th addition to the game of Dominion. It adds 26 new Kingdom cards to Dominion including 20 Actions 3 Treasures 3 Victory cards and 3 Reactions. The central theme is cards that do something immediately when you buy them or gain them. Dominion: Hinterlands is an expansion and cannot be played by itself; to play with it you need Dominion or a standalone expansion to Dominion (e.g. Dominion: Intrigue). Those provide the Basic cards you need to play (Treasure Victory and Curse cards) as well as the full rules for setup and gameplay. Dominion: Hinterlands can also be combined with any other Dominion expansions. — As of 1/02/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33407 (added 1/3/2012) .  Age Range: All Ages Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
4 dynamic action images - "picto-verbs" get minds in motion. Roll the dice & the creative problem solving, language learning, and story telling begins. "Once upon a time, a giant LAUGHED..." Rory’s Story Cubes Actions features 9 cubes that illustrate 54 every day verbs. Players can play with them solo or combine them with other sets of Rory’s Story Cubes to kick-start their creativity and set their imagination in motion. — As of 1/02/2012 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33406 (added 1/3/2012) . Get it Wrong to Win From: IMAGINATION ENTERTAINMENT Other products from IMAGINATION ENTERTAINMENT
 Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
Players beware; getting the answers wrong is a lot harder than getting them right. Get it Wrong to Win is the only game where the objective is to give the WRONG answers to the questions. Players attempt to answer five questions with wrong answers before the timer runs out. But watch out, one correct answer and their turn is over. The player with the most tokens wins. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33405 (added 1/3/2012) .  Age Range: 7 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
The popular Brainstring has been turned inside out. Brainstring Revenge is just as knotty as the original, but features a movable ball with a 360° spin that will have users on the ropes. Twist, turn, stretch and slide the puzzle in all directions to unravel the tightly wound knot. Once the strings are completely separated, the puzzle is solved – no strings attached. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33404 (added 1/3/2012) .  Children use their building skills to create machines, buildings, robots, and more from their imagination. Easy to grasp Magic Brix assist children with fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, logic, creativity and sensory awareness. Just put two blocks together and apply pressure to connect them. The littlest kids can create houses, vehicles, animals, or whatever their minds dream up. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33403 (added 1/3/2012) .  Age Range: 4 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys And Girls
This set includes 41 magnetic geometric shapes that can be creatively combined to animal shapes, people, patterns, and more. The set includes 24 design suggestions cards to get the creative juices flowing. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33402 (added 1/3/2012) . Terra Kids Catamaran From: HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP. Other products from HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.
 Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2012) Gender: Boys
Thanks to the pre-cut wooden pieces budding craftsmen have immediate construction pleasure without having to do any sawing. Thanks to the easy to read instructions assembling the pieces is very simply. The construction sets bring physics within easy reach and are real fun to assemble, and then to observe and test the results. More than 50 wooden pieces to glue and assemble together (3 mm strong waterproof plywood), 2 plastic swimming elements, 3 plastic bushings, 5 propulsion rubbers, glue. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33401 (added 1/3/2012) .
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