November 2007 New Toys — All

Audrey Tiffany Hat Hand Bag 2 piece Set by FUNWORKS

The set of two canvas-printed handbags measure approximately 30cm and 20cm. Each handbag features images on both sides, a canvas handle and a brass finish. 11/30/2007 (Price: $29.95)

Audrey Wall Picture Clocks by FUNWORKS

The canvas wall clocks are available in three different versions, each with a classic image of actress Audrey Hepburn. Each clock in the three-piece set measures 14” x 16”. 11/30/2007 (Price: $9.95)

Developmental Bunny by KIDS PREFERRED INC.

The adorable bunny stands 13” tall and comes with a stroller clip, teether, crinkle, rattle and springy legs. 11/30/2007 (Price: $13.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clap & Sing Board Book by KIDS PREFERRED INC.

The sing-along board book features cute little animal “tags,” making it easy to find animal-themed nursery rhymes. Under the dog tag is “Hey, Diddle, Diddle,” under the sheep tag is “Mary Had a Little Lamb” and under the spider tab is “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.” The fully illustrated book also comes with a CD equipped with 30 minutes of nursery rhymes. The book is intended for babies between the ages of 6 and 18 months. 11/30/2007 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SophiaDolls by NEA MATIA INC.

Each specialty doll in the museum-quality SophiaDolls line features strong feminine role models from ancient civilizations. The original series is comprised of Greek goddesses — Athena, Demeter and Persephone — and Mary Magdalene, a woman of inspiration. Ranging in size from 14” to 19”, the dolls are designed to honor the different sizes, shapes and attributes of women and offer healthy personalized role models for women and girls. “SophiaDolls invite women and girls to make peace with who they are and how they look through whimsical fantasy and playful adventure, supported by an interactive workbook and parent guide to ensure actual learning occurs between adult and child,” Diane Estrada of Nea Matia Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $99.00)

Bubble Wrap by SOLID ALLIANCE

Puchi Puchi is the onomatopoeic name for this cell phone strap or key chain adornment. In Japanese, "puchi" is the sound that bubble wrap makes when popped. This little device features eight bubbles for unending popping fun, a small speaker that emits a convincing pop sound and a tactile, bubble wrap feel. 11/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

i-Fly Vamp by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

The i-Fly Vamp’s flapping wings mimic the behavior of a bird or an insect, giving the eerie illusion that the toy is alive. The two-frequency device can climb, glide, descend, make turns and fly freely for over ten minutes with just 20 to 30 minutes of charging. An R/C transmitter, a flight battery and instructions are included. No assembly is required. Launch date: December 1, 2007. ( Watch Video) 11/30/2007 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Spoons by METAL MORPHOSIS INC.

Each baby spoon design is whimsically sweet and engraved with enchanting phrases such as “Bambino,” “Butterfly Kisses” and “Cutie-Pie,” and is offset by a coordinating feature. The “Choo Choo” phrase, for example, features a coordinating train. Babies can dine in style with these heirloom quality baby spoons. Launch date: November 2007. 11/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magic Shot by POOF-SLINKY INC.

Using the magnetic pistol, “load” a pellet and aim it towards the target. Try to hit the knockdowns, spin the spinners and ring the bell. All the pellets are safely enclosed at all time, making the game safe for indoor play. Launch date: February 2008. ( Watch Video) 11/30/2007 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys Option D - Wave 10 by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:64 scale die-cast collectible model car is packaged on a 6” x 8” blister card. Each assortment contains two cars from the following Option D – Wave 10 line: 1989 Nissan 240SX S-14, Nissan 300ZX, Nissan Skyline GTR R34, Mazda RX-8, Scion tC and Lexus SC300. Launch date: November 9, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $84.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys - Chevy Camaro Concept Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model of the 2006 car measures 10-1/2"L x 4-1/2"W x 2-3/4"H. The car features a hood, a trunk and doors that can open and close. The car sits on a display track. Launch date: November 9, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $32.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys - Ford COE Flatbed 1947 by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model of the 1947 car measures 9"L x 3-3/4"W x 3"H. The car features functional doors, sliding bed motion, free wheel action and Prostar rims. Launch date: November 9, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Great Gonzo by DISNEY

The authentic, fully poseable Gonzo “photo” puppet features wire armatures instead of hand openings. He also comes with mouth expression capability and full articulation in his neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles and fingers. A custom display stand and numbered plaque are included. Production of this edition is limited to 2,500 pieces. Launch date: Spring 2008. 11/30/2007 (Price: $299.00)

The Bounty Hunter Series: Boba Fett by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

The replica of Boba Fett stands 11-3/4” tall in a dynamic combat pose, simultaneously flying and firing his flame thrower. He wears an intricately replicated Mandalorian armor, in the fashion of “Star Wars Episode VI: Return Of The Jedi.” Each of the six bounty hunters in the series includes a special collectible part that can be assembled with the other five collectible parts to create a full size Darth Vader ARTFX Statue. Fett will include Darth Vader’s left arm. Launch date: April 2008. 11/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bambooga® - The Human Puzzle Game by UNCLE SKUNKLE TOYS, INC.

In this human-puzzle game, players use color wristbands to bind their hands and feet to one another, leading to a sticky mess of people. The goal of the game is to crawl, walk, scoot or jump one’s way towards the finish line, all the while maintaining the connections determined by a shake of the Bambooga Shaker. Bambooga is safe and eco-friendly, adhering to "green-" manufacturing practices with second-generation, sustainable bamboo construction. “Bambooga is the result of a social-entrepreneurship project sponsored by Kids Ark Foundation of Thailand,...an organization that hopes to find a solution to the AIDS epidemic in Thailand,” Uncle Skunkle Toys Inc. Marketing and Communications Director Maya Cardoso told TDmonthly. A portion of "the proceeds from the manufacturing of Bambooga [is] recycled back to Kids Ark and [goes] towards projects to raise education and standards of living.” Launch date: April 2008.
Awards: Bambooga is a winner of "Dr. Toy’s 100 Best Picks Children’s Products for 2009" and also won Creative Child Magazine's "Toy of the Year Award" for 2008. Bambooga has also been recognized with a favorable review by The Old Schoolhouse, a magazine for homeschooling families. ( Watch Video) 11/30/2007 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Altiustoons™ Bumpin' Die® DVD Board Game. by ALTIUS GAMES

Players race to help the seven little Altiustoons plan a space adventure and save the planet. The DVD features multiple levels of play for two to five players or teams. Players will enhance their matching and interacting skills, as well as learn about the environment and the constellations. Launch date: October 15, 2007. 11/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Night! by FAMILYSTORIES

Family Stories and Sterling Publishing introduce this “playbook” for busy families. The book includes games for every developmental stage, along with stories from families who know how to plan game nights, get a game going and lure reluctant players. “Family Night! is more than just a book. It contains great materials to engage family hearts, minds and spirits in the memorable fun of playing games together,” Lisa Hamm of FamilyStories told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 1, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $17.95)

Pro Stars 2 Rod Hockey Game by iTOYS INC.

Giving the appearance of a realistic arena, this game offers non-stop, continuous play on a durable plastic base with smooth, easy-sliding rods. "This hockey set is ideal for the specialty toy market because of the set's quality and competitive price point versus other tabletop hockey games," iToys Inc. representative Laura Liebeck told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2005. 11/29/2007 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hopscotch by Learning Carpets, Inc.

The classic hopping game never goes out of style. Toss a stone, coin or bean bag and hop your way through the numerical maze. 11/28/2007 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

City by Learning Carpets, Inc.

There’s always lots to see and do in the city—and plenty of opportunities for young imaginations to enjoy creative play. 11/28/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Radio Controlled Yukon XL Denali by MASTER TOYS AND NOVELTIES, INC.

1:18 full function radio controlled GMC Yukon XL Denali with light up headlights and tail lights, modified stereo system with glowing amplifier, realistic aftermarket body designs, and high speed action. 11/28/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SnackerTracker™ Nutritional Tracking System by SNACKERTRACKER

The SnackerTracker Nutritional Tracking System is a large colorful magnet that sticks to refrigerators or any magnetic surface. Each day, the child or parent can cross items off the tracker as the child eats the appropriate servings of food and performs some physical activity. "We are the only nutritional tracking system that starts at age two, when critical eating habits are being formed," Gina Luttrell of SnackerTracker told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2007. ( Watch Video) 11/28/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Steps for New Parents: Birth to One Year by PERSONHOOD PRESS

This “weekly guide for developing your baby’s intelligence” gives parents practical instruction on encouraging baby’s emotional, intellectual and physical development. The simplicity, quality of information, and opportunity to actively enjoy being a family right from the beginning make this journal something to use and then treasure for a lifetime. "For each week’s informational guide page, there is an accompanying page for the parent to write their observations about their child that week, which provides them with a wonderful keepsake of their child’s first year," Publisher Cathy Winch of Personhood Press told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2003. 11/28/2007 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Parents' Lives, Children's Needs by PERSONHOOD PRESS

Written by Beth Roy, the lessons taught in these accounts build a framework for parenting with kindness and communication, using specific steps for empowering children and resolving conflict constructively. Through relationship-building strategies, today's parents will learn concrete ways to create a comfortable environment for raising a child, as well as how to overcome their own self-doubt regarding parenting skills and how to multitask through every stage of childrearing. "This book emphasizes sound principles of communication, examining the process of parenting in the contest of culture, race, gender, class, history, and ideology," Publisher Cathy Winch of Personhood Press told TDmonthly. This product received an iParenting Media Award. Launch date: May 2007. 11/28/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Parenting Well in a Media Age by PERSONHOOD PRESS

This book by Gloria DeGaetano provides clear and compelling information for parents about the long-term impact of media immersion on our kids. With common sense answers to concerns for children’s exposure to violence, questionable values, and consumerism, the author offers hopeful alternatives for parents on meeting kids’ real needs in a culture dictated by impersonal corporate business and industry. "The author takes a firm stand on the importance of educating parents on the effects of media on their children’s social, emotional, physical and ethical development. What messages do you want to be most influential in shaping the emerging identity of your child — yours, or an industry-generated culture?" asked Publisher Cathy Winch of Personhood Press. This book received an iParenting Media Award. Launch date: May 2004. 11/28/2007 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]