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November 2008 New Specialty Toys — General ToysAll American Boy & Girl Games and Toys From: CHANNEL CRAFT & DISTRIBUTION INC. Other products from CHANNEL CRAFT & DISTRIBUTION INC.
Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
These retro classics will take you back to your childhood! There are four All American Boy Classics to choose from: Marbles, Knot Tying, Yo & Hardwood Throwing Top. And there are four All American Girl Pastimes to choose from: Jumbo Jacks, Skip Rope, Hopscotch and the Wonderball. Each comes with a 20-page handbook full of history, instructions and game techniques packaged in a recycled gift box. "All of our products are made in the USA," Jon Hogue, vice president of Channel Craft, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21045 (added 10/27/2008) . Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: 926 Launch Date: September 2008 Gender: Girls
This holiday dress-up Sassy Pet Sak is a tote style and comes with a black lab puppy that is removeable. The bag measures 7" wide. "The design and unique choice of fashionable materials" set this item apart, Erika Radich, marketing manager for Douglas Company, told TDmonthly. "It is a toy and an accessory all in one!" Launch date: September 20, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21039 (added 10/27/2008) . Age Range: 5 to 10 SKU or Item #: WH-925-1129 Launch Date: February 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Ms. Frizzle and her students take Young Scientists diving into slime, gel and goop with fabulous experiments. Young Scientists discover oobleck, produce glue from milk, grow jiggly marbles, make snow from super-absorbent crystals, form a bouncy ball, create slime, expand super-absorbent gel crystals, melt fake snow, learn about polymers, and much, much more. This polymeric kit includes extra super-absorbent crystals, gels and marbles to repeat the fun. "This series has won multiple awards, has been on TV shows, and has appeared in many articles. This great exposure makes this series a great addition to any specialty retail store," CEO Esther Novis of The Young Scientists Club told TDmonthly. February 2, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21033 (added 10/27/2008) . This classic Cow Rocker is crafted from durable hardwood and a beautiful fine silk screen finish. A comfy seat with a cloth safety strap and sturdy handlebar. 32" long x 13" wide x 20" high Assembly required Adult supervision advised ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20940 (added 10/15/2008) .
After years of research and worldly expeditions enough intangible facts have been constructed to prove the existence of the fictional species “weebeasts”. Captivating the imagination, this newly discovered specimen is a simple yet playful creature from the exciting book series Weebeasts by artist and author Micah Linton. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20914 (added 10/6/2008) . Media Chest Bear From: Treasure Chest Pets, LLC Other products from Treasure Chest Pets, LLC
(Read Review) Age Range: 3 to 12 SKU or Item #: MCB01 Launch Date: November 2008 Gender: Girls
Media Chest Bear has a soulful face and removable pillow head (approx. size 12" H X 9" L) with an enormous pocket inside. The soft foam body has three compartments to store CDs/DVDs, speakers/cables, and an MP3 player (approx. size 6" H x 11" L with legs 6" W). The shaggy, rust-colored fur also stores accessories (not included). "Our patented pets are all uniquely designed to organize accessories on the outside and store treasures in the secret compartments on the inside," Lisa Lloyd, president of Treasure Chest Pets, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 15, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20897 (added 10/2/2008) . Accessory Chest Dog From: Treasure Chest Pets, LLC Other products from Treasure Chest Pets, LLC
(Read Review) Age Range: 3 to 12 SKU or Item #: ACD01 Launch Date: November 2008 Gender: Girls
Accessory Chest Dog has five secret compartments. The soulful face and removable pillow also have secret pockets inside both ears (approx. size 12" H x 9" L). The soft foam body has a hidden drawer and two pockets on the body to store even more treasures (approx. size 6" H X 11" L with legs 6" W). Accessories not included. Launch date: November 15, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20896 (added 10/2/2008) . Treasure Chest Monkey From: Treasure Chest Pets, LLC Other products from Treasure Chest Pets, LLC
(Read Review) Treasure Chest Monkey features a soulful face and a removable pillow head with a pocket that spans the entire inside of the head. The head attaches magnetically like magic (approx. size 12" H x 9" L). The soft foam body opens like a treasure chest to hide treasures (approx. size 6" H x 11" L x 6" W), and the shaggy brown fur helps store hair accessories (not included). Launch date: November 15, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20895 (added 10/2/2008) . HEXBUG Inchworm From: INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC. Other products from INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: HEXBUG-WORM Launch Date: October 2008
The HEXBUG Inchworm is the first Micro Robotic Creature in the HEXBUG line to feature a full-function IR remote control. Users drive the Inchworm forward, back, left and right. A and B control bands allow users to control two Inchworms at once or multiple Inchworms on the same band. The product features a unique crawling and pirouette motion around its center pod foot. "This unique HEXBUG Micro Robotic impulse item is offered in a five-pack impulse counter display with five-color variety assortment," Joel Carter, VP of marketing for Innovation First, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 15, 2008. — The Inchworm has been a top seller at Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va., for at least a year, according to co-owner Susan Blanton in fall 2009. — The Hexbug Inchworm is a popular item at the Toy Shop of Concord in Concord, Mass., Owner David Hesel told TDmonthly in late 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20882 (added 10/2/2008) . SpongeBob's Silly Sprouts Super Fast Rocket Plant From: DUNECRAFT INC. Other products from DUNECRAFT INC.
Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: February 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Watch in amazement as this extraordinary plant sprouts, grows, flowers and produces seeds of its own within two months. The leaves of these fast-growing plants are edible. Within weeks, a flourish of yellow flowers will appear and delight. Rocket Plants have both medicinal and culinary value that were useful in the past and persist into the present. This set comes complete with everything needed to grow Rocket Plants, including a 3.25” four-color printed planter, sprouting dome, germination medium and seeds. "This product is all inclusive and contains a character from a top-rated children's show," said Alicia Borley, PR manager for DuneCraft. Launch date: February 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20641 (added 9/19/2008) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: February 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Fairy Dust is the trail of sparkling material that follows pixies and fairies. This enchanted dust is said to have magical powers of its own. Fairy Dust is a precious thing that can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary and make fairy tale dreams come true! "DuneCraft products have an exciting secret! In addition to being fun, engaging, and unique, all of our items are educational! Ignite a love of learning and of the world around us," said Alicia Borley, PR manager for DuneCraft. Launch date: February 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20639 (added 9/19/2008) . iPlay hooray for Horses! From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
Age Range: 6 and up Launch Date: February 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
With five games for play with cards featuring favorite horse breeds, this is a perfect choice for horse lovers of all ages. "There are many horse lovers who would appreciate their own card game with photos of each type of horse on each card," Nicole Tiedemann, Public Relations Account Executive, International Playthings. Launch date: 2/1/2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20626 (added 9/19/2008) . iPlay I've Got Skunks! From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
Age Range: 6 and up Launch Date: February 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Bluff your way to victory by having two to four players take turns laying matching animal cards face down. Since you can't see them, are you sure they match? Can you trick your opponents into believing you? If you can, you can get rid of your cards quickly. Don't get caught, or you'll be skunked. "This fun card game challenges kids with an extra element of 'dramatics.' It will be hard to win without having that extra element of slyness," warned Nicole Tiedemann, Public Relations Account Executive, International Playthings. "Whoever has the most, will be sure to win. It's a fun game for slightly older kids." Launch date: 2/1/2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20625 (added 9/19/2008) . iPlay Penguin Pick-Up From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
Age Range: 4 and up Launch Date: February 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This adorable first counting-card game is really 5 games in one: Penguin Pick-Up, Penguin Race, Countin' Penguins, No more Penguins and Penguin Memory. "This unique card games uses cute penguins to help children learn to count, while playing one of five fun games," explained Nicole Tiedemann, Public Relations Account Executive, International Playthings. "Up to four children can play together." Launch date: 2/1/2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20624 (added 9/19/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) These Eskimo dolls are created for a range of ages. Some are soft-bodied with rubber hands and faces (for younger children), and others are porcelain (for the collector). All are wearing Eskimo parkas, and the porcelain dolls have rabbit fur trim on their parkas. MSRP: $9-$22. — The Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, does well with both the children’s and collectible Kipmik dolls, Operations Manager Susan Miller told TDmonthly in summer 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20360 (added 8/28/2008) . Portable Playtime™ Airplane Backpack Playmats From: PORTABLE PLAYTIME™ Other products from PORTABLE PLAYTIME™
Portable Playtime is a backpack that converts into a playmat designed to fit airplane tray tables. Pack up the toys and fold into a backpack. Pockets zipper to keep toys secure. Holds over 20 toys, snacks and games. Playmat designs include Plane Fun, Aero-Playin', Princess Adventure, Pirate Passage, and Enchanted Journey. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20030 (added 8/8/2008) .
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