November 2007 New Toys — All

Braincandy, Smell My World by BRAINCANDY

Part of “The 5 Senses Series” designed for children 6 months to 4 years, “Braincandy, Smell My World” lets little ones explore the sense of smell along with Nusi Nose and the Sense Gang. They make lemonade and even learn how detecting smell can protect them from harm in this DVD that grooves with jazz and blues. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Braincandy, Taste My World by BRAINCANDY

Part of “The 5 Senses Series” designed for children 6 months to 4 years, “Braincandy, Taste My World” presents Bruce Brain, Mojo Mouth and the rest of the Sense Gang in tasteful adventures such as trying new foods. The DVD features country music tunes. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Braincandy, Hear My World by BRAINCANDY

Part of “The 5 Senses Series” designed for children 6 months to 4 years, “Braincandy, Hear My World” exposes kids to fascinating sounds and musical adventures with a Latin beat. Viewers learn along with the Sense Gang as they play “telephone” or “sound walk” through a park. “Braincandy takes an active — vs. passive — approach to learning, inviting children to learn through exploration, experimentation and play,” Jennifer Porter of Marketing Alchemist shared with TDmonthly. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Braincandy, Touch My World by BRAINCANDY

Part of “The 5 Senses Series” designed for children 6 months to 4 years, this reggae-tuned DVD features tactile adventures for little ones, allowing them to learn about touch with the Sense Gang. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Braincandy, See My World by BRAINCANDY

Part of “The 5 Senses Series” designed for children 6 months to 4 years, “Braincandy, See My World” features Bruce Brain, Ivy Eyes and other members of the Sense Gang as they explore vision, color, movement through a peek-a-boo game, bubbles, butterflies, a scavenger hunt and more, all set against classical music. “Braincandy offers an organic approach to learning that mirrors the way children learn naturally,” Jennifer Porter of Marketing Alchemist shared with TDmonthly. 10/17/2007 (Price: $14.99)

The All-New Care Bears in Oopsy Does It! by 20th CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

In this CGI-animated adventure, Oopsy Bear accidentally ruins the amusement park Cheer Bear and Grumpy Bear constructed for their friends. When evil bear Grizzle takes advantage of the situation by trying to steal the Care Bears’ belly badges, Oopsy must come to the rescue. This DVD is packaged with an Oopsy Bear toy. Launch date: October 23, 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $19.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Squeakers and Rattles by ALIMROSE DESIGNS

Alimrose Designs Squeakers and Rattles feature baby-safe fabrics. They are easy for infants to hold and yet fun enough for toddlers to play with. The [squeaker] sound is not too annoying for parents,” Tracey Vieira of distributor Cute-ture told TDmonthly. “The rattles are matching prints with soft bells or rattle sounds.” MSRP ranges from $19.95 to $29.95 within the line. Launch date for new range: October 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush Bunny Play Blanket by MUD PIE

The Plush Bunny Play Blanket is a very soft blanket that features a plush bunny head, feet and tail. The 35" x 35" blanket is perfect for the crib or for playtime. It is also available in lamb, horse, cow and duck designs. It “combines a child’s sleep and playtime item into one at an attractive price,” Shari Abbott of Professional Marketing told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. ( Watch Video) 10/17/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Perennial Buggy Blanket by BROOKS POND

Warm and wind- and water-repellant, the Brooks Pond Perennial Buggy Blanket is the only stroller bunting designed to be used in all seasons. In the summer, the bottom portion can be used as a stroller liner to protect against sticky messes. In the fall and spring, the lap portion can be attached to keep kids warm and dry. And in the winter, one can add the removable insulated liner to protect against the coldest weather. Made to fit all strollers, “it's the only stroller bunting designed to accommodate a child at every stage and in every season,” President Mitra Morgan of Brooks Pond told TDmonthly. 10/17/2007 (Price: $135.00)

Carrera Go!!! Mario Kart DS Slot Car Race Set by CARRERA

This 1:43 slot car set gives children the chance to race the Mario “B-Dasher” and the Wario “Brute” cars through straights, curves and flyover as they chase each other. It comes with two cars, a transformer, straights, curves, a narrowing set, two hand controllers, guardrails and spare contact brushes and guide keels, plus a track link of more than 20’ with a footprint of 6.56’ x 3.67’. Launch date: October 15, 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $74.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Ring by XANRIA CORP

Just like with a Frisbee, one can play free-style and toss, spin, catch or even roll the Ring. It is most commonly played by two or more people — young or old, boys or girls — and is fun for everyone, whether in a backyard, a park or on a beach. It can be played in an open field or even on a volleyball court, allowing players to make up their own rules.  It is said to have an easier grip and control than a Frisbee. 10/12/2007

Sudoku by Colors Too! by XANRIA CORP

Xanria Corporation is proud to present you the new sensational board game of the year, SUDOKU BY COLORS TOO! It is an Ancient Japanese number game that is sweeping the world like the crossword puzzles did all these years. The innovative team at Xanria Corporation is the first to introduce a number game that can be played by colors too. It has the number locking system that helps solve the puzzle without any confusion. The unique colors of each numbers make it easy for the players to play the game either by numbers or by colors. 10/12/2007 (Price: $18.90)

Luey by STRANGECO

Designed by punk rocker turned punk painter Bob Dob, these characters are known as “Universal Bad Habit.” The 5” vinyl figure is available in three varieties: Raging, Smoking and Drinking (milk). Launch date: October 2007. 10/12/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

States and Capitals Wrap-Ups by LEARNING WRAP-UPS INC.

With this set, students wrap the string from the problem on the left to the answer on the right, and then turn the Wrap-up over to see if they got it right. Kids may want to use a stop watch to measure improvement and see how fast they can go. Each set contains 10 self-correcting keys.
— Deborah Smith from Toys That Teach in Richmond, Va., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that Learning Wrap Ups are one of their bestselling educational products, especially in the beginning of the school year. "It always picks up around report card time. If the kid gets a bad report card, the parents are in the store looking for something to help. 10/12/2007 (Price: $8.99)

SLICER™ Sled by ICE MEISTER

This sled combines the elements of snow sledding with ice blocking, allowing the sled to cruise down snow-covered hills in the wintertime and race down grass-covered hills during warmer months. On snow, the sled works like a typical snow sled; on grass, the sled requires attaching Icers to the bottom of the sled. The included Icers can provide an hour or two of sledding enjoyment, depending on temperature, humidity and use. Additional Icers can be purchased separately. "The Slicer is the only sled designed to work on both snow and grass," Scott Ireland of Ice Meister told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 10, 2007. ( Watch Video) 10/12/2007 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars® Transformers Darth Vader/Death Star by HASBRO INC.

The toy combines the worlds of Star Wars and Transformers with a new version of an iconic Darth Vader character. In robot form, the Sith Lord is wielding his lightsaber; in vehicle mode, he transforms into the Death Star. 10/11/2007 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monopoly®: Boutique Edition by HASBRO INC.

The special edition of the classic Monopoly game replaces traditional properties with trendy boutiques like "Jillian's Jewelry Store," shopping sprees and text messages. The box for the game also doubles as a pink polka dot jewelry box, making it a great keepsake. 10/11/2007 (Price: $20.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Transformers Ultimate Bumblebee by HASBRO INC.

From the movie Transformers, Ultimate Bumblebee is a realistic model toy that changes from a Chevrolet Camaro Concept car into the beloved Autobot hero, standing at 14” tall. Bumblebee is capable of animatronic action in both vehicle and robot modes. Working headlights, battle sounds and music, including Devo's "Whip It," are part of the interactive experience. 10/11/2007 (Price: $89.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Littlest Pet Shop Display & Play Round n' Round Pet Town by HASBRO INC.

With this three floor town kids can have their favorite pets tour overhead on a twirling gondola, visit a fancy salon, ride around on a scooter, travel up and down the elevator and visit the town cafe. There are additional play sets that can stack and snap together for never-ending fun. 10/11/2007 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snuggle-Kins Sparkling Moves Nursery by FISHER-PRICE INC.

With this jungle-inspired nursery little girls can role-play as mom to an adorable stuffed monkey. The monkey can coo, suck on a pacifier and go to sleep like a real baby. The nursery also includes a butterfly, dancing lights and soothing lullabies. 10/11/2007 (Price: $39.99)

Power Wheels Harley Davidson Ford F150 by FISHER-PRICE INC.

This miniature two-seater can drive at up to 5 mph forward and 2-1/2 mph in reverse. Decorated in Harley Davidson graphics, this vehicle is tough enough to drive over difficult terrain, including dirt, gravel, grass and even ruts. Other features include a rear bed, working tailgate, chrome grill and wheels, adjustable seats and a working FM radio. 10/11/2007 (Price: $349.99)

Easy Link Internet Launch Pad by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The launch pad provides a secure way for toddlers to find their favorite characters on the Internet. Once connected to a computer via USB cord, kids can safely browse the preschool appropriate websites with their favorite character smart keys. This system includes three smart keys such as Elmo, Dragon Tales and Fisher-Price. 10/11/2007 (Price: $29.99)

Little Superstar Sing-Along Stage by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The musical stage features two modes of play, where babies can activate lively songs, lights and music by shaking the rattle microphone or play along with any of the four included instruments. The microphone can also trigger various fun sounds and a cheering crowd for encouragement. In interactive mode, babies can press the instrument buttons to create songs. 10/11/2007 (Price: $39.99)

Laugh & Learn 2-In-1 Learning Kitchen by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The combination kitchen and family room encourages learning through lights, music and fun phrases. The kitchen has a refrigerator door that opens and closes, lights that turn on and off, shape sorting, a ball drop-down and more. From the kitchen, an archway leads to a family room. Children can learn about the alphabet, counting, opposites, colors and more. 10/11/2007 (Price: $64.99)

Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock Game and Guitar Controller by ACTIVISION

This edition of the Guitar Hero game plugs the player into the middle of a rock concert and challenges him or her to keep up with fast-paced tracks by famous artists. The soundtrack includes renowned artists such as Guns N' Roses, The Rolling Stones, Metallica, Beastie Boys, Muse, Pearl Jam, Kiss and an exclusive track from Slash. Launch date: October 28, 2007. 10/11/2007 (Price: $99.99)