November 2007 New Toys — All

The Saddle Club Volume 2 – Storm at Pine Hollow by ALLUMINATION FILMWORKS

In this film, Lisa takes a beautiful, but violent, foster horse for rehabilitation. Storm has been abused and is scheduled to be put down, and Stevie and Carole are concerned for Lisa’s emotional state if efforts to re-train Storm are unsuccessful. Drew, meanwhile, is facing financial difficulties and bank loans are due. When Red decides to sell Pine Hollow’s surrounding land and riding trails, The Saddle Club girls must help save Pine Hollow and Storm. The series airs in 14 countries, pointed out Mariakay Chakos of Sue Procko Public Relations, and is shown on Discovery Kids in the United States. Also, there are cross-promotional opportunities with the books by Random House and toys by Breyer. Launch date: August 7, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Masquerade, Costume Inspirations, 1920s to 1950s by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This inspirational volume features an attractive collection of costume plates from book originally published in the mid-20th century. Launch date: July 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Gift of the Magi by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This illustrated version of O. Henry’s classic and touching story about generosity features delicate line drawings by Stephen Gooden. It tells of the mutual love and self-sacrifice of a young married couple and is about the best kind of gift giving, taking its title from the fits Christmas gift givers, the three Magi, or wise men. Launch date: July 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toasty Vanilla Bear by SOOTHEZE

The Original Toasty Bear features soft velvety fur, a stuffed but pliable body, added weight in the bottom and a wonderful, soothing scent. Its lifelike feel is comforting to those who have experienced a loss, live alone, suffer from Alzheimer’s, have trouble sleeping, or enjoy caring for others. The comprehensive sensory experience provided by the heat, herbs, fur and cuddly body of the bear is beneficial to both the mind and the body. 8/22/2007 (Price: $38.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stress Reliever Nesting Doll by GOLDEN COCKEREL

Pulling your hair out? Take a moment to relax with this humorous take on the traditional nesting doll. It features five Russian peasant girls whose emotions change from angry to peaceful. A Golden Cockerel exclusive, this matryoshka is hand painted in Russia. 8/22/2007 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wikki Stix Tons of Fun! Kit by WIKKI STIX

This set includes 96 colorful Wikki Stix one-of-a-kind creatables, wooden shapes, feathers, pompoms, four blank faces and more. The re-usable, non-toxic Wikki Stix stick with just fingertip pressure; no glue is necessary. This product is made in the USA. “The thing that sets it apart from other kits is that there are so many different and varied things you can make, and most of the components are included,” President Kem Clark of Wikki Stix told TDmonthly.
— During a January 2010 TDmonthly survey, two of 48 retailers said Wikki Stix are a top-selling arts and crafts item in their stores, with sales averaging three dozen per month. 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Perfect Petzzz – Orange Tabby by CD3 INC.

This maintenance-free kitten offers unconditional love and even breathes for a lifelike effect. It is made of 100 percent synthetic fur and comes with a collar, a bed, a pet carrier and one D alkaline battery. 8/22/2007 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Perfect Petzzz - Pug by CD3 INC.

This maintenance-free puppy offers unconditional love even breathes for a lifelike effect. It is made of 100 percent synthetic fur and comes with a collar, a bed, a pet carrier and one D alkaline battery. 8/22/2007 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ImagiBRICKS™ Giant Building Blocks 24pc Basic Set by SMART MONKEY TOYS

Designed for ages 18 months and up, this sturdy 24-piece set features blocks that are made in the U.S.A. of at least 50-percent recycled, lightweight corrugated cardboard. The set includes four large red blocks, six medium yellow blocks and 14 small blue blocks, all of which are printed with non-toxic inks and have a water-resistant coating. Adult assembly is required. 8/22/2007 (Price: $46.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jungle Scene by J.C. AYER & COMPANY

Part of the Haitian Artwork Collection offered by J.C. Ayer, this scene by Millevoix is captured on a 14.5” x 19.25” wooden puzzle. “Our puzzles have extremely intricate shapes because we use a custom-designed water jet system rather than a jigsaw to cut the puzzles. The images on the puzzles are seen nowhere else,” Founder Jim Ayer of J.C. Ayer & Company told TDmonthly. 8/22/2007 (Price: $470.00)

Baby Concerts: Infant by CHILDISH RECORDS

This CD inspired by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and 10 other composers features shifting rhythms and simple harmonies. The music is designed to stimulate and intrigue babies. Selections on the 17-track album include “Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairies,” “Skater’s Waltz” and “Canon in D Major.” Music can be sampled in the Concert Hall at the Baby Concerts website. “Baby Concerts is the first series of CDs that are ‘stage-based’ (from prenatal through toddler) and nurture learning with great melodies performed by world-class musicians,” Elizabeth Waldman Frazier of Waldmania! told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Concerts: Prenatal and Newborn by CHILDISH RECORDS

This melodic and pure collection features gentle tempos and world-renowned flute soloist Pedo Eustache. Selections on the 17-track CD include “Morning Has Broken,” “Greensleeves” and “On Wings of Song.” Music can be sampled in the Concert Hall at the Baby Concerts website. Launch date: May 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Let's Go!: The Story of Getting from There to Here by MAPLE TREE PRESS

This picture book written by Lizann Flatt and illustrated by Scot Ritchie chronicles the history of transportation in North America, featuring tales from the Ice Age all the way into outer space. Launch date: September 30, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

This Is My Planet: The Kids' Guide to Global Warming by MAPLE TREE PRESS

This book by Jan Thornhill details how global warming affects animals, plants, humans, land and the ocean, encouraging readers to respect planet Earth as they learn about scientists’ plans for change. It features a colorful, collage-style format and is printed on ancient, forest-friendly paper. Launch date: September 30, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $10.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Saddle Club Volume 1 – Horse of a Different Color by ALLUMINATION FILMWORKS

Carole fears her friends have forgotten her birthday amidst the excitement of a valuable show horse arriving at Pine Hollow. When the horse, Hugo, escapes, Carole, Stevie and Lisa find him, and then unveil Carole’s surprise party. Hugo’s owner, French dressage champion Dorothée Doutey, who fell months ago and shattered both her pelvis and self-confidence, becomes the girls’ riding instructor and learns lessons that heal her emotional wounds. ”The girls of The Saddle Club … have all become breakout stars,” Mariakay Chakos of Sue Procko Public Relations told TDmonthly. “The series has also been hailed by animal rights groups for its treatment and handling of the horses that play such an important part of the show’s success.” Launch date: August 7, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Who What Where? Jr. by BEST OF BEST

Who What Where? Jr. is a drawing game for two or more players. Players try to draw funny scenes such as "A Giraffe Riding a Bike in a Cave" or "A Dog Playing Soccer on the Moon.” Other players try to guess what was drawn, and tokens are awarded if all three parts of the scene are guessed correctly. At the end of three rounds, the player with the most tokens wins. This product received a 2006 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. Launch date: 2005. 8/22/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Art Bookends by TATUTINA INC.

Tatutina's brightly painted bookends are a wonderful addition to any artist's room. Presented with art books or art supplies, this set will make a quality gift for any age.  Each bookend measures approximately 5.5” x 3.5” x 8”. “All Tatutina products are constructed with quality wood, designed with colorful motifs, and painted with non-toxic water-based paints. We stand behind every product we ship and provide superior customer service,” Roberta O’Neill, director of sales for Tatutina, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dinosaur Excavation Kit – Stegosaurus by EDC

This kit gives future paleontologists an opportunity to discover firsthand what it’s like to carefully excavate dinosaur bones from hard rock through role playing. It includes archaeological digging tools, eye goggles and a brush. Kids can excavate the stegosaurus skeleton, which comes encased in clay rock, and then assemble the pieces for display. Launch date: June 2007. ( Watch Video) 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Trash and Recycling "Paper Making" Kid Kit by EDC

This kit includes Usborne’s Level 2 “Trash and Recycling” book for ages 6 to 8, a frame with a screen, a plastic tray, paper confetti, a roller, white glue, glitter, felt and a detailed instruction sheet. Recycling is one way to help reduce global warming, and with this kit, kids can create valuable, unique paper art for making personalized cards for friends and family. Launch date: June 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tammy: Your Tooth Fairy Pillow (girl) by WHITEPIGEON ENTERPRISES LLC

This educational gift for children celebrates the loss of baby teeth and the growth of permanent teeth. Designed by a dentist mom, Your Tooth Fairy Pillow is an anatomically correct molar with a sleepy, delightful embroidered face. The pocket holds a toothbrush and special toothpaste to help a child establish good habits. The pillow comes with a letter from the Tooth Fairy, and personalization is optional. Dr. Jessica A. Rickert, founder of Whitepigeon Enterprises, told TDmonthly that “extremely high-quality workmanship … goes into each and every hand-crafted product.” This girls’ version features a bow. The company requires a minimum wholesale order of 10 units. 8/22/2007 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RocketReader Kids Version 3 by ROCKETREADER PTY. LTD.

RocketReader Kids improves reading fluency by training children to instantly recognize common words. It combines phonic and whole word recognition instruction with training and assessment methods that adapt to suit each child’s needs. There are more than 80 graded lessons on the 1,000 most popular words, with picture and sound rewards. Parents can create lessons, and the program includes informative reports and flashcards, so they can see their child’s progress and continue learning off-screen. “RocketReader Kids uses a revolutionary approach to develop sight word reading ability at the earliest possible stage,” a company representative told TDmonthly. The downloadable version is $99. Launch date: July 27, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $119.00)

Superior – Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

This 1:32-scale die-cast collectible model car measures 5.5" L x 2.5" W x 1.5" H. It features pullback motor action and openable doors, and is manufactured by Superior/Sunnyside. There are 12 pieces per display box, in assorted colors, and 48 pieces per inner box. Launch date: August 10, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys Bigtime Muscle – 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

This 1:18-scale, red die-cast collectible model car has an openable hood and doors, and comes on a display platform. Manufactured by Jada Toys, it has a black hood and is individually packaged in a window box measuring 15.3" L x 7.5" W x 5.75" H. Launch date: August 10, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yatming Road Signature – 1968 Shelby GT-500KR Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

This 1:18-scale, blue die-cast collectible model car measures 10.25" L x 4" W x 2.75" H. It features free wheels and its hood and doors open. The car is on a display plaque and has white stripes on top. It is individually packaged in a window box that measures 14.25" L x 6" W x 5.25" H. Launch date: August 10, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

2-in-1 Pencil Case - Cool by ALLERHAND LTD.

This two-piece pencil case features a large compartment to hold pencils, rulers, pens and markers, and a detachable small compartment ideal for holding money, notes or a pencil sharpener. The case is also available in variety of other colors. It measures 9” L x 3” H x 3” W. “Small essentials can finally be kept separate in this two-piece pencil roll,” Cindy Ling, in sales and marketing for Allerhand Ltd., told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]