The cottage features a stone design with a shale roof, a battery-powered wall fountain that re-circulates water, a full-size door, working shutters, a secret crawl-thru door, a stone fireplace a kitchenette with sink, a swivel faucet, a burner, a clicking knob, a postal mail slot, an electronic doorbell with realistic chime and an electronic play phone. The cottage also features durable, double wall poly construction. Launch date: January 2008.

Batteries keep the water flowing through the sink’s gooseneck faucet. The faucet rotates to allow children to direct water flow and play creatively with a cup, strainer, spinning waterwheel and funnel. Accessory pieces have handles that allow them to hang on the sink’s outer rim. The water pump has built-in timer to save battery power. Launch date: January 2008.

The durable activity center includes a hook and loop target board, two balls, a ring toss, a crawl-thru rotating door, a wavy slide, a working Dutch door, window and doggy door. Ring toss comes with four rings. Adult assembly is required. Launch date: January 2008.

Equipped with a basketball hoop, rock wall, football toss, soccer and slide, this set will keep kids active as they learn to toss, shoot and kick. The set also includes a built-in scorekeeper and a junior-sized inflatable football, basketball and soccer ball included. Durable poly construction is built for years of play. Launch date: January 2008.

This sport utility vehicle is built for high-quality performance on rugged terrain. The wooden replica features durable body accessories permanently fixed to the simple wooden body blocks. Launch date: February 2008.
— Jeanette Lauture of Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., told TDmonthly in summer 2008 that Automoblox are top sellers in her store. “This product has mass appeal for girls and boys,” she said. “Children love to pull things apart and build them up again, and the variety and interchangeability of these cars offer many hours of play.”
— Automoblox are top sellers at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., Owner Patricia Fiedler said in spring 2009. “They’re fun, well-made, and offer endless mix-and-match possibilities.”

This replica of the purpose-built, performance-oriented sport sedan features durable body accessories permanently fixed to the simple wooden body blocks. Launch date: February 2008.

The purpose-built, performance-oriented car features durable body accessories permanently fixed to the simple wooden body blocks. Launch date: February 2008.
— “Automoblox always does very well. Usually, when we get those in, we sell through,” Leslie Chiaverini, owner of Adventure Toys and Teacher Supplies in Los Altos, Calif., told TDmonthly.
— “Automoblox have become very hot. They're a little pricey … but people really seem to like them,” Yamil Castillo, owner of The Red Balloon Toy Store in Salt Lake City, Utah, told TDmonthly in April 2008.
— In spring 2008, three of 50 retailers mentioned Automoblox to TDmonthly, when asked about best-selling construction toys and those they are interested in selling in their stores.

The plastic play fruits separate into pieces to help children learn number sense, number recognition, counting (one to five) and part-to-whole relationships — a key early fractions concept. The five-piece set also encourages fine motor skills, healthy snacking and imaginative play. Embedded magnets (orange, apple and plum) and friction fitting (banana) make numbered pieces easy to assemble. All five fruits store in 7-3/4" bowl. Launch date: January 2008.

Little girls can gently rock their baby dolls to sleep inside this hand-woven willow basket. The cradle measures 19” x 13” and features white lining and bedding. Launch date: June 2008.

Little girls can now keep their baby dolls snug and cozy, while toting them anywhere. The hand-woven willow carrier measures 16-1/2” x 10” and features white lining, bedding and bows. Zeiger Enterprises Inc. represents “quality that lasts, from the first child to the next sibling,” Zeiger Enterprises Inc. President Marion Zeiger, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2008.

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 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.

Froggy helps kids learn to count, right in the tub. Dip him in the water and hear him count. Children get to add fish every time they repeat a number. The toy comes with ten colorful EVA fish that float in the tub or stick to the tub wall. Launch date: February 2008.

The frog-shaped piano lets kids play music right in the tub. The piano floats on water and comes with four music sheets and a music holder. Launch date: February 2008.

The toy comes with a light-up scoreboard that automatically keeps score, crowd sound effects, three squirter balls and a hoop that attaches easily to walls with suction cups. The set folds, making it easy to store. Launch date: February 2008.

The game’s 26 flash cards come in a handy carrying case and feature an innovative combination of letters, pictures and picture words. Each card also features specialized lenticular printing, which allows for multiple 3D images on each card. The game helps children master essential reading skills, such as recognizing letters of the alphabet, learning the alphabet order and identifying beginning sounds. Launch date: October 1, 2007.

These disposable Table Topper® placemats, and the zip-close bag containing them, are made with a revolutionary new additive that enables them to fully bio-degrade in as little as nine months to five years.
Biodegradation does not begin until disposal, so the product’s “shelf life” is not a concern. The package and placemats can also be recycled. This product is intended for children over the age of six months. Launch date: April 2008.

These disposable Table Topper® placemats, and the zip-close bag containing them, are made with a revolutionary new additive that enables them to fully bio-degrade in as little as nine months to five years.
Biodegradation does not begin until disposal, so the product’s “shelf life” is not a concern. The package and placemats can also be recycled. This product is intended for children over the age of six months. Launch date: April 2008.

Mom-invented and easy to use, the product prevents a child’s cup, bottle or toy from falling to the ground and getting lost or dirty. SippiGrip has a unique grip material that is washable and non-toxic. It is adjustable in length and attaches easily to high chairs, strollers, car seats, shopping carts and more. Many different varieties are available. Launch date: September 2007.

The 15” velour plush bunny wears a soft, jersey knit stripe union suit and a matching stocking cap. The bunny is machine washable and features embroidered facial features for child safety. “Children love the super soft style and extra long ears for snuggling,” North American Bear Public Relations Manager Lorene C. Shiraiwa told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2008.
— “When someone wants a nice, quality gift, that can be laundered and will last a long time, [Sleepyhead Bunny] is one of my best,” Colette Shockley, owner of The Littlest Princess in Norcross, GA told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011. She sells as many as 10 each month.

The 8-1/2” flat, security buddies are made of silky, soft velour and feature embroidered facial features. Machine washable and flat, the buddies are easy to maintain and convenient to transport. They are available in four bright and bold colors. “North American Bear Baby Cozies have embroidered facial features for baby safety,” North American Bear Public Relations Manager Lorene C. Shiraiwa told TDmonthly. And “babies love the comforting silky soft texture and cuddle-up size.” This item is an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award winner. Launch date: March 2006.

The set comes with a variety of items to help children learn their numbers, ABCs and more. The contents of the set are powered by the cipher pen, which will translate anything on a piece of paper for a child. Launch date: February 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.