November 2008 Notable Toys — All

Descend deep into the interior of the earth, as you lead the three adventurers from Jules Verne’s classic novel: Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel and their guide Hans. Begin your amazing journey with entry through the crater of the dormant Icelandic volcano Snaefells. Explore a dense forest of giant mushrooms, traverse a turbulent underground ocean, before you are hurled out of an Italian volcano to return to the earth's surface.  On your journey, collect fossils both small and large, collect gold and overcome obstacles through the prudent acquisition and use of select equipment. Explore the many parts of the subterranean cavern, using equipment and luck are critical to overcoming the obstacles within your path. The player who can escape with the best collection of artifacts is the winner. Will you direct our heroes on a journey of danger, discovery and fortune?

What does a proud snowman do when he discovers that winter may come to an end? Can he prolong the winter season? Find out in this delightful story told in rhyme that children and adults will both enjoy! By Sharon Debowski.

Enjoy this l-o-n-g tale of a sailer and a crocodile based on the folk song. As a young girl, Eunice Siefker’s father would sing the song to her with an Australian accent. A musical CD is included with the book. Australian, “Uncle Pete”,Peter Brusachi, brings to life this folk song made complete with sound effects children will love! Adapted by Eunice Siefker. Available mid-November.

Discover what happens to Alex when he sneaks a jump on the trampoline after his parents gave him instructions not to jump from the tree branch. See the physical journey that he takes and the growing pains of learning that it really is better to trust and listen to your parents even if you don’t understand the reasons for their instructions. By Pasqualino Tamburri.

See what pandemonium ensues when the animals on Mrs. Sarducci's farm hear that her award-winning grapes want to escape. Lots of laughs and a great lesson learned by the end of this 'fruitful' tale. By Sharon Debowski. Available Spring 2009.

Each colorful set features a 52-card playing card deck and an illustrated booklet of biographical essays. The historic portraits and engaging stories feature lesser-known, 19th-century Native Americans as well as some of the most important American Indian leaders. These sets are entertaining as well as educational. Set One includes Red Cloud, Sitting Bull and Cochise. Set Two includes Geronimo, Tecumseh and Ten Bears. Launch date: October 1, 2008.

Made of 100-percent lambswool, this cap bears an official crest and is available in four color combinations. The company offers matching scarves. Launch date: 2008.

Designed by artist Kari Makoutz, this handmade kaleidoscope entraps the Aberrant Quadrator, a friendly boggart known to reside in closets, ruining fine clothing by creating stains, wrinkles and tears. The kaleidoscope is 6.5" long, and the glass globe has diameter of 1.75".

This kit allows kids of all ages to design their own works of art that can then be displayed in a fun-to-see light. Children can simply design and/or color their picture with any markers and then place it into the night light. Each kit comes with four blank coloring sheets plus a promotional, preprinted butterfly design coloring sheet. Replacement insert pages for the GLOWTASTIC! U-Draw Light Kit are also available.

Given the proper name of Cheerful McBliss when born, Bliss Bliss quickly earned his nickname because he was always so...well. blissful; even when inappropriate. Like the time when his Grandfather passed away. Bliss' eulogy was comprised of a string of off-color jokes followed by hysterical laughter; or during his first job interview when he cracked jokes about the owner's toupee. While sometimes outlandish, Bliss has something that many people strive for...to always have a smile on his face...but then again, that's probably because he's laughing at you.

Developed from the ROBOTIX Parts Catalog exclusively from www.roboticsandthings.com is a replica of the Mars Spirit and Mars Opportunity Rovers. Based upon the actual designs with schematics and diagrams from NASA, an instruction Manual and other collateral materials have been created for this set.

The Robot Inventor's Workshop Kit was originally marketed in a 4-Color Box that has been replaced with a kid-friendly Heavy-Duty PVC Zipper Bag for easy storage of the ROBOTIX Motor, Controller and Parts.  The Handbook is professionally printed with a 4-Color Cover and Black & White Pages full of diagrams and robotic instructional programs.  The 23-Parts include a Low-Speed Motor, a Black 1-Switch Controller with Easy-Opening Clip, ROBOTIX Arms in both 50mm and 100mm length in 2-different colors and ROBOTIX Connectors in Black.

Jumbo-sized and child friendly wildlife wonders of the world. Designed to be lightweight and soft to the touch. This series consists of a hippopotamus, tiger, elephant, lion, zebra, rhinoceros, gorilla and a giraffe. Meticulously painted by hand, phthalate free and safety tested. Each comes with an educational hang tag in 5 languages. Size: 10.75”L x 5” H. Ages: 3+. View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

This series consists of a variety of oceans creatures from around the world which are meticulously painted by hand, phthalate free and safety tested. Each comes with an educational hang tag in 5 languages. Size: 5.75" L x 2.25" H. View our entire collection at safariltd.com

Safari has an extensive collection of Incredible Creatures from alligator snapping turtles to hermit crabs to flying tree frogs and many more. Intricately detailed and hand painted, they will ignite the imagination and stimulate the curiosity of any child. Phthalate free and safety tested. Each comes with an educational hang tag in 5 languages. Size: 5”L x 2” H. Ages: 3+. View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

Safari offers over 80 high quality educational posters that cover a wide variety of themes. We have everything from dinosaurs and evolution, endangered wildlife, vanishing rainforests, climate change, conservation of the oceans, the solar system, minerals and much more. Posters are 24” x 36” in size; ideal for any classroom use. Educational information in 5 languages is provided on many of our posters. We offer them laminated for extended use and protection against dirt and water spills.

Safari has an extensive collection of Incredible Creatures from alligator snapping turtles to hermit crabs to flying tree frogs and many more. Intricately detailed and hand painted, they will ignite the imagination and stimulate the curiosity of any child. Phthalate free and safety tested. Each comes with an educational hang tag in 5 languages. Size: 9.25”L x 1.5” H. Ages: 3+.View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

Safari offers over 80 high quality, educational posters that cover a wide variety of themes. We have everything from dinosaurs and evolution, endangered wildlife, vanishing rainforests, climate change, conservation of the oceans, the solar system, minerals and much more. Posters are 24” x 36” in size; ideal for any classroom use. Educational information in 5 languages is provided on many of our posters. We also offer them laminated for extended use and protection against dirt and water spills.

This playful set captures all of the danger of the swamps and everglades. This collection consists of 10 different pieces. Perfect impulse buy item near the register. Packaged in a reusable acetate tube. Meticulously painted by hand, phthalate free and safety tested. Size: 9.25”L x 2” H. Ages: 3+. View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

The Phoenix is part of a stunning new collection of mystifying mythical creatures based on ancient mythology. This collection consists of Poseidon, a Sea Dragon, a Griffin, Pegasus, a Minotaur and a Mermaid. Meticulously painted by hand, phthalate free and safety tested. Each comes with an educational hang tag in 5 languages. Size: 4.5”L x 5.5” H. Ages: 3+. View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

Safari has an extensive collection of Incredible Creatures from alligator snapping turtles to hermit crabs to flying tree frogs and many more. Intricately detailed and hand painted, they will ignite the imagination and stimulate the curiosity of any child. Phthalate free and safety tested. Each comes with an educational hang tag in 5 languages. Size: 9.25”L x 2” H. Ages: 3+.View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History dinosaurs are the world's premier line of collectible, to scale dinosaur replicas. These dinosaurs have been researched and authenticated by the paleontologists at the museum. Their scale is either 1:20 or 1:40. Meticulously painted by hand, phthalate free and safety tested. Each comes with an educational hang tag in 5 languages. Size: 23” L x 6” H. Ages: 3+. View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

Our Wild Safari® Wildlife Hyena is meticulously painted by hand and phthalate free. Developed with the approval of leading animal experts, these replicas are just like the real thing. Safari's jungle series has over 80 realistic replicas. All animals include 5 language educational information to educate children about our planet’s endangered wild kingdom. Size: 4.5” L x 2.5” H. Ages: 3+. View our entire collection at safariltd.com.

Safari's pirate collection is steeped in history and adventure. This collection consists of 6 pirates including Anne Bonny, a pirate skeleton, a cannon (moves up and down) a treasure chest (opens and closes) cannonballs and a ship's helm. Meticulously painted by hand, phthalate free and safety tested. Size: 11” W x 9” H x 8”D. Ages: 3+. View our entire collection at safariltd.com.