This awesome Spider-Man Stunt City playset is the perfect home for the amazing wall-crawling hero. Kids' Spider-Man figure will do his most heroic stunts when he takes on his enemies in the Spider-Man Stunt City playset. Will he climb down the wall or spin down the pole? He can swing on his web line, slide down the lizard tail ramp or cling upside down to escape his enemies, and he can dodge their lunges and drive right through the door on his speedy motorcycle. Press the button for lights and sounds and cool Spider-Man phrases. When playtime is over, kids can read the special value storybook "The Lizard’s Lost Treasure."
— As of 11/5/2012 this product had 3.9 out of 5 stars from Amazon.com. Pros: Spiderman can climb up the side;lots of different sections on the play set offer different types of play. Cons: A few users reported that the electronic functions in the toy stopped working shortly after purchase.

This boxed set of 3.75" scale action figures features 5 main heroic characters from The Hobbit film. Each figure contains up to 10 points of articulation and replicates the facial features, clothing, weapons and accessories of the character. Select from 4 styles or collect them all.

In this fun game, kids create an endless cast of characters as leaves, ribbons, coins, seashells, paper clips and a variety of found objects combine to make millions of faces. 160 object images. Made from 90% recycled materials.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval

Each glitter glue pack contains four different tubes. Each tube has two glittering colors swirled together.

With Xyloba mezzo kids can create a great variety of melodic marble runs, using the 8 interchangeable sound modules to produce complex melodies. Made in Switzerland.

Focusing on the number 10, Pig 10 is an exciting card game for children. As in "MAU MAU", players take turns in placing cards in the middle of the table while adding the number of the card to the value of the card pile. A player reaching 10 exactly wins all played cards, whereas a player exceeding the 10 has to give the reward to his right neighbor. In this easy and popular game, players must make decisions with every turn: do I have the right cards in my hand, can I put my left neighbor under pressure, or will I step into the trap my right neighbors have set for me?

Green Toys' Flatbed Truck and Race Car lets kids ages one and up enjoy two cars, either apart for racing or stacked together for hauling. These eco-conscious vehicles are made in the USA from 100 percent recycled plastic milk containers. The recycled products in this set help to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Parents can feel confident giving this toy to their little one as it contains no BPA, PVC, phthalates, or external coatings.
— As of 10/26/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 51 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; BPA and pthalate free; made in the USA. Cons: Several users mentioned that the wheels had difficulty turning.

Barbie doll is the ultimate fashion icon, so of course she has the ultimate closet to hold all her clothes. This ultra-glamorous closet features plenty of places to store and display Barbie doll's trendy fashions and accessories - and even comes with fun, functional silver-colored hangers. Girls can show off shoes on the shelves, stash accessories in the sliding drawer, and hang dresses in the closet or on the closet doors. Plus, the pullout dressing rack helps Barbie decide what to wear next. 20+ pieces include Barbie fashions, shoes, purses, and hangers.
— David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans Toy Store in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that Barbie is their best-selling doll brand.

This wooden play castle features hand-painted pink accents to keep any princess happy in her castle, plus two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge. Castle opens fully for hours of engaging play. Measures 17.5"L x 27"W x 15.25"H.
— As of 10/26/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 207 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Aesthetically pleasing; durable. Cons: Several reviewers said that the openings to the castle were extremely small, making it difficult to get furniture in and out; some reviewers mentioned the wood splintering.

Get Christmas off to a galactic start with the LEGO® Star Wars™ Advent Calendar. Featuring 24 gifts, including iconic starships, minifigures, and accessories, this great advent calendar is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans of any age. 234 pieces total.

This villain’s car can go up to 20 feet—and that’s no joke. Just shake it up to start the engine. The more kids shake it up, the longer it goes. Says cool phrases every time kids let it go.

Kids control the action as Thomas puffs on his way with real cool to the touch steam. They can send Thomas forward or backward with a spin, hear whistles, fun phrases and more. Thomas does 3 special moves and comes with an easy to use remote-control.
— As of 10/26/2012 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 24 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; works on carpet and vinyl. Cons: Short battery life, remote control has limited range.

This handcrafted wood set includes seven pieces: A bucket drum with a natural skin head, a pair of drum sticks, a single jingle stick, a handled castanet and a pair of mini maracas. Fun for the whole family or class! Includes a parent/teacher friendly activity guide for ideas on using the items to encourage child development.
— As of 10/30/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 26 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: The drum makes a nice noise; fun for kids on their own or in groups.
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award

The Sounds Like Fun ABC Clappers are 3 brightly painted, hand crafted wood castanets with handles in graduated sizes and sounds. One side is labeled 1, 2,3, and the other side is labeled A, B, C. For color, number, shape and letter recognition, beginning pattern making, and hearing high and low sound changes. Includes a parent/teacher friendly activity guide for ideas on using the clappers to encourage child development. Launch date: 2005.

Kids (and grown-ups) love to learn and say silly-sounding words—not to mention impressing others with them—so we’ve created Big Word Flashcards, featuring some of the coolest multisyllabic terms in the dictionary. With fun definitions, child-friendly phonetic pronunciations, and playful illustrations, these cards will introduce youngsters of all ages to the joys of loquacity. Launch date: January 2012.

Little ones love defining what it is that makes them so special, and so do we. This fun activity book encourages kids to explore their own imaginations and preferences—treehouse or fort? Pirate or ninja? Filled with whimsical illustrations, playful prompts, and awesome stickers, This...or That? gives kids the power of creative decision making. Launch date: June 2012.

Combat a universal childhood affliction—exercise resistance—with our Kids’ Passports. Featuring fancy sticker “stamps” as rewards, this official-looking booklet will trick even the idlest of youngsters into making an adventuresome, interactive game of moving and grooving. Launch date: January 2012.

Combat a universal childhood affliction—picky eating—with our Kids’ Passports. Featuring fancy sticker “stamps” as rewards, this official-looking booklet is sure to convince even the fussiest little eater to make an adventuresome, interactive game of trying new foods. Launch date: January 2012.

Kids will discover a world of intrigue and adventure right under their noses with our Scavenger Hunt Pad. More active than any techno-gadget, this pad keeps young’uns busy and ignites their imagination as they search for “treasure” around the house (or hotel room, backyard, etc.). Launch date: January 2012.

Encourage budding creative geniuses to showcase their skills with the I’m an Artist Pad. More fun than television and less expensive than art school, this inspiring pad fuels kids’ imagination in a celebratory format that’s just as enjoyable for parents as it is for tots. Launch date: January 2012.

A 'smart phone' inspired controller guides full-function radio control driving while unlocking a unique front and side wheelie action, realistic vehicle sounds and exciting light effects! It's the chase of a lifetime as you maneuver these sleek roadsters in and out of danger, with the iconic James Bond Theme providing the soundtrack to your fun! Models available: Aston Martin DBS(Quantum of Solace) and Ford Mustang Mach 1 (Diamonds Are Forever). Launch date: November 2012.

A custom-designed video game-styled remote controls full-function radio control driving, while also triggering lights, sounds, light-up hidden weapon reveals and the signature James Bond Theme music. Models available: Aston Martin Vanquish(Die Another Day) Aston Martin DB5 (Goldfinger) and the featured car from the James Bond franchise, Skyfall.

It’s the fast-action domino game. Start with one tile in the middle of the play area. At the same time all players start matching their tiles to tiles that are in play as they race to be the player to get rid of all their tiles first. It’s fast, frenzied family fun with 3 levels of play! For 2 to 4 players, ages 6 and up. Contents: 49 tiles, rules. Launch date: February 2012.

A great new brainteaser with 100+ different puzzles, from the inventor of "Kanoodle" (TM) Fun microbe shaped pieces come stored in a cool petri dish carrying case. Launch date: 2012.