Ideal for costume parties, these temporary tattoos are simply applied with water and can last for days. They are easily removed with alcohol or baby oil. Each pack comes with a bonus accessory tattoo card. “Our standards are of the highest quality and creative design,” Michele DiMaggio, of Savvi Inc.'s sales and administration department, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007.

The soma cube is made from beautiful hard maple and finished with a light coat of polyurethane. This seven-piece puzzle features three-dimensional pieces that, together, measure about 2 ½” cubed. The solution is available on the company’s website. “The soma cube is available in single units, perfect for the small specialty store [that doesn’t have] a lot of room but wants to offer unique games,” Barbara Rainville, marketing manager for Maple Landmark, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2007.

The NameTrain thematic cars include Birthday, American Flag and Sports theme varieties. These cars make the perfect dividers between NameTrain words and are compatible with other wooden track systems. The images are created with a durable digital imaging process that won't rub off. Customizing is available. “These cars extend the NameTrain system to customize even more. NameTrains are not available in any mass retail outlets,” Barbara Rainville, marketing manager for Maple Landmark, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007. $4.90 each.

This double-sided easel is perfect for both painting and drawing. Not only can children paint on both sides of the acrylic easel, but kids can also take advantage of the easel’s unique see-through quality and trace and outline anything from shapes to letters to objects.  Both sides of the birch frame feature mounted paint cup holders for storage convenience.

The watercolor Paint-A-Puzzle assortment contains two each of six titles: Groovy-Doo Flowers, Coolio Critters, Butterflies, Super Heroes, Aliens and Dinosaurs. Each Paint-A-Puzzle variety comes with two designs that kids can paint and assemble. These non-toxic inks mix easily with water to create paint for endless creativity and fun.

This colorful ornament kit offers beads in red, white and two shades of green. These kits make wonderful stocking stuffers and are a great way for kids and adults to have fun and be creative. Each kit contains supplies for two complete ornaments. Lacing is included for easy hanging. Launch date: March 2007.

The Blues are the first addition to the award-winning Dado Cubes line. Dado Cubes combine art and science as players explore architectural principles — proportion, balance, structure and color. A new twist on classic building blocks, Dado Cubes engage the imagination as the slits on each cube are interlocked to create an unlimited number of three-dimensional structures. Each set features 10 cubes, scaled from 1” to 5”, capable of building structures over 32” high. They are made of durable, heavy-gauge plastic and were developed, manufactured and assembled in the U.S.A. Dado Cubes have been honored with numerous awards, including Dr. Toy's Spring 2007 Best Product Award and a Spring 2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Launch date: May 2007.

With this game, two to six players can energize all seven chakra centers in their bodies by doing yoga poses. Participants learn the name, location, color and symbol of each chakra and how it relates to life. A portion of all Spiraling Hearts proceeds is donated to children's charities. This product is a 2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award winner.

This deluxe kit includes five seed packs (Basil, Cilantro, Sage, Dill and Parsley), a unique sprouting and growing dome, natural gravel, five delectable herb decals, five culinary herb stakes, planting and drainage mixture, comprehensive instructions and more. It allows children and adults to grow delicious herbs that sprout quickly and can later be used for cooking. “The Culinary Herb Garden provides hands-on teaching about plants and their many uses. It is great for teaching lessons on health and nutrition, as well as teaching about sustainability,” Public Relations Specialist Alicia Borley of DuneCraft told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2006.

The farm play set includes a farm house, Farmer Toy, Mrs. Farmer Liz, the farm dog Carmel, a cow, a horse, a pig and a lamb. This product is a 2007 Parent's Choice Award winner.

Play time is Party Time with the newest LifeStyle™ kitchen from Step2®! Bi-level three-sided access means this kitchen is perfect for multiple-child play, and a huge accessory set provides all the necessary pieces.

Made of 100 percent pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the USA, the Color Ball Kit is designed to introduce to children the craft of felting.  Launch date: June 2007.

Lauri Inc.’s mosaic craft kits provide hours of fun and concentration as kids stick the colorful foam
tiles on the numbered pattern boards. The adhesive’s peel-and-stick quality makes for a clean craft project that’s perfect for traveling. These kits may be used alone or in groups, as each kit includes enough material for up to four artists. Each kit includes adhesive magnets for displaying completed works of art. Launch date: February 2007.
― Lauri provides quick orders, Owner Danny Given of Little Dickens in Lynchburg, Va., told TDmonthly in spring 2007.

Winner of a Parents’ Choice Award, this three dimensional stacking set teaches children to think ahead as they plan where they will set the next peg to build the next platform. Kids will not only learn about shape, size and color relationships during the building process, but they will also hone their motor and math skills. The set includes 100 Tall Stacker Pegs, a 1,100-hole peg board and 17 Crepe Rubber Shapes all packaged in a quality storage box that comes with a handle for easy transport. Launch date: April 2006.
— This item is a best seller at Juggles in Wakefield, R.I., according to Owner Idanna Smith.

Made in the USA since 1930, the Roy Toy Playsets are made of real wood and are one of the most versatile building sets around. The 16-1/2” canister comes with 140 pieces that include solid pine logs, green roof planks and red gables. The hallmark American invention provides for a simpler and tighter interlocking fit to make buildings more sound and realistic. The set helps promote planning, logical thinking, creativity and self-confidence.
— Tom England, owner of Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts in Frederick, Md., cited the "Roy Toy Cabin set" as a construction toy top-seller in his store.

Based on the award-winning Empire Builder® game system, Eurorails allows players to amass fortune and power by picking up commodities from cities that produce them and delivering them to cities that need them. Efficient rail lines and effective laying of track means larger fortunes for the players.

Players use erasable crayons to lay track between major European cities and use the European Currency unit (ECu) as money to purchase routes.

The coated gameboard allows players to draw routes between the cities and still be able to wipe the board clean after every game.

2-6 Players

In Leonardo Da Vinci, you are an ingenious renaissance inventor in 15th century city of Florence. Construct amazing machines for the lord of the city. Become a protagonist of this age of unbelievable discoveries, by building your inventions!

Can you marshal your workers in the most advantageous laboratories, workshops, and in palace plots? Only the best can compete with the great Leonardo!

Compete to be known as the most ingenious inventor. The lord of the city gives rewards for the rapid completion of a project. The player with the most Florins at the end will be crowned winner by Leonardo Da Vinci!

2-5 Players

The Romans rule over an enormous empire. But now, Rome holds its imperial breath. The empire is weak. Wild barbarian hordes surge across the frontier. You rule one of those Barbarian hordes. Your noble tribe is strong, but rival princes stand in your way! Are you wily enough to outmaneuver them? Will you have enough wealth from plundering to found your own kingdom?

England at the beginning of the12th Century... Prior Phillip of Kingsbridge has a glorious vision. To build the largest, most beautiful cathedral in England. To accomplish the task, Phillip recruits the most renowned builders in the country. However, the fate of the Cathedral is constantly threatened by all manner of catastrophes and oppositions.

In the year 79 A.D., the beautiful city of Pompeii sits at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. For years, the lovely town has attracted the best of Rome's citizens, and it is famous for both its businesses and luxuries. But a terrible secret lies deep beneath the slopes of the mighty mountain. A secret that will unleash unspeakable horrors on the fateful afternoon of August 24th...

Not for the patience impaired, this is one of the more difficult puzzles to solve. The puzzles are hand made from 1/4" (some connecting pieces are 3/16") high-quality steel that is capable of withstanding all usual and common proper hand manipulation, as well as "creative" attempts to make the solution easier. Each Uncles Puzzle is shipped in an attractive three-color gift box with the solution. Launch date: May 1997.

These high-end dress-up designs are durable, modest and made with play in mind. Cordelia's costumes are perfect for toy stores, tea shops, dance companies and photographers. The quality is such that they can also be worn as flower girl and pageant dresses. “The number one thing that sets us apart is our phenomenal quality. These dress-up clothes are built to survive enthusiastic play!” Owner Rebecca Blake told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007.

Durable yet beautiful, this full-length dress features pink and blue satin brocade with gold trimming. The dress is made of 100% polyester brocade and is available in sizes 3 to 8. The dress is also machine washable and made entirely in the U.S.

Kids can make colorful potholders for home, as gifts or to sell as a fund-raiser for school, church or a club. Potholder looms are one of those wonderful old-fashioned inventions still popular and useful today. The project is fun and easy to do for all ages. Cons: Colors are not vibrant; loops fray easily which makes finishing the edges especially difficult.
— Owner Bob Breneman listed traditional craft kits in sixth place for best-sellers at G. Willikers in Portsmouth, N.H. In particular, Harrisville Designs’ traditional Pot Holder Loom kits sell well.
— In late Spring 2011, Michelle Bears, owner of The Toy Store in Highlands, N.C., told TDmonthly that these looms were a best-selling activity kit at her store.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that the classic Pot Holder Loom was one of their best-selling arts & crafts items.

This colorful kit allows kids to create personalized notes and comes with the new KidsTALK book, “Thank You,” as well as 15 note cards, 12 card stock Pop-Outs! templates, and more than 600 fun Pop-Outs! in a portable Velcro-closing box.