November 2007 New Toys — All

So Smart! Spanish by SO SMART! PRODUCTIONS

Created by artist and infancy researcher Alexandra Tornek and media-producer husband Scott Tornek, this educational program is a collection of colorful, animated adventures with illustrated animals moving to the tunes of classic Spanish children’s songs, including “Pajarito (Little Birdie)” and “El Tren (The Train).” The 16-song DVD comes with a Lyrics and Translation guide that can be printed from any personal computer. Songs can also be played separately with a Jukebox feature. It is suitable for children 6 months to 3 years. “So Smart! is an independent creator and producer of top-rated young children’s media, and has won over 30 national parenting awards since its inception in 1997,” CEO Scott Tornek told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 1, 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $16.98)

Soldier Dominoes by MEE-SUB ENTERPRISE

This construction set contain of 60 wooden soldiers along with a castle fence. Can be used as a playset or set up the soldiers to be played as dominoes. 8/22/2007

Alphabet Sound Puzzle I by MELISSA & DOUG

With this wooden puzzle, kids can hear the names of 26 letters and objects that begin with the letters.
— Puzzles by Melissa & Doug, especially the company’s sound puzzles, are best sellers at Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., Owner Kim Smith told TDmonthly in summer 2007.
— Puzzles and other products by Melissa & Doug are also best sellers at Clever Kids in Rochester, Minn. “The prices are great and the product is of high quality,” Owner Michelle Beyer told TDmonthly in late 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $19.99)

Sleepy Princess and the Pea Game I by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

In this game, players are the queen's helper and must prepare the bed for the little princess by stacking the mattresses high. The pack includes two fairy tale games of skill for two to four players.
— “Games in general we sell a lot of,” noted Kim Smith, owner of Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., in summer 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playing Card Library Volume I by eeBoo corp.

This Playing Card Library includes mini-packs of Eeboo's Old Maid, The Farmer in the Dell, Crazy Eights, Animal Rummy and Flower Power.
— Eeboo games are some of the top sellers at Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., Owner Kim Smith told TDmonthly in summer 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chester Puppy by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

This 16" puppy serves as a sweet, cuddly companion for little ones.
— Plush by Douglas Cuddle Toys are best sellers at Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., Owner Kim Smith told TDmonthly in summer 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Trudi Marilyn Duck - Small by MAGICFOREST LTD

This high-quality, adorable duck is from Trudi, the premier Italian plush company. Each animal is made with great care under the direction of master artisans, and Trudi gives a lifetime guarantee on all its products. The duck is 6.8" tall.
— Trudi plush are best-selling items at Red Wagon Toy Co. in Woodstock, Vt., Owner Kim Smith told TDmonthly in summer 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wishpaper by PARADOXY PRODUCTS

Offering a humane alternative to making decisions with a real wishbone, this 100-sheet notepad features an image of a wishbone on every page and utilizes the unpredictability of tearing paper to help decide your fate. Each sheet has a starting point for tearing, and the notepads are also available with a heart design (Lovepaper) or a triangle (Decisionpaper). Inventor Daniel Young described the appeal as the “thrill of submitting yourself to chance.” 8/22/2007 (Price: $5.95)

Photo Kit Junior by APTE INC

Give your kids the joy and pleasure of their very own digital camera. With this loveable, squeezable camera, taking a picture is a snap. Get award-winning photo-project software designed just for kids. Photo Kit Junior is packed with photo projects to energize the thinking and creative skills of every kid. In minutes your kids will be creating talking storybooks with their own words and photos. Click on the Puppet Center and customize puppets with photo of your friends …or play in the Art Center, Game Center or Special Effects Center. Your kids will have endless hours of fun with this loveable camera and Photo Kit Junior software. Software includes both an English and Spanish version. 8/22/2007 (Price: $38.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ani's Rocket Ride by APTE INC

Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach to early learning, Ani's Rocket Ride strengthens the multiple languages of children. Players (ages 3-6) help Ani, a friendly alien, learn all about school by exploring natural environments, uncovering hidden objects and examining them in a preschool classroom. Three science centers, an art center, a drama center and two "pretend" Internet centers stimulate creative exploration. A "Help for Grown-Ups" button provides guidance for adults, and a built-in e-mail connection lets children send their artwork home. Mac/Windows compatible. 8/22/2007 (Price: $48.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Filler Bunny Toy by SLG PUBLISHING

Watch Filler Bunny as he suffers in silence. You can throw him against the wall and possibly even break things, all the while imagining the miserable pain this cute llittle bunny is enduring. Plastic, six inches tall, comes in his own little plastic pod! Designed by Jhonen Vasquez. 8/22/2007 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shutterbox Volume 1 by SLG PUBLISHING

We are all hiding from something. You could be hiding from the mob, hiding from a super-villian, hiding from your mom an dad, whatever. We all have a secret identity. So why hide it? The SLG Secret Identity shirt tells the world that the person you see is just a cover for some greater, cooler, altogether mightier person either just beneath the surface or existing in another dimension just waiting for you to utter your key word. 8/22/2007 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shutterbox Volume 1 by SLG PUBLISHING

On the surface, Megan Amano seems like a typical Los Angeles girl, attending college and spending a good time of her afternoons in therapy. However, when Megan dreams, she travels to a place unlike any other- a supernatural and surreal college, one any recent high school graduate would die to attend. And usually they must.... for Merridiah University is the afterlife's premier educational institute. But for Megan, a great exception has been made. 8/22/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nightmares and Fairy Tales Volume 1: Once Upon a Time by SLG PUBLISHING

This haunting first collection of Annabelle's memories is filled with frightening stories and dark fairy tales about her various owners . Featuring the first 6 issues, as well as some other spookirific surprises, including an introduction by Tommy Kovac (Skelebunnies, Stitch and Autumn) as well as a guest page by Jhonen Vasquez and other SLG creators. 8/22/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spider Man™ Spider-Smart Learning Laptop by KIDdesigns

This Spider-Man™ 3 Movie themed childrens' laptop features 8 learning zones with 48 different activities, Spider-Man® speech from the movie and exciting sound effects, and much more. 8/22/2007 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fruits Basket Tohru Honda Bust by SOUTHERN ISLAND LLC

16-year-old Tohru Honda's life seems to get stranger and stranger. After a string of tragic and bizarre circumstances, Tohru found herself working as a housekeeper for the Sohma family. Tohru's generous nature, sympathetic heart, and friendly manner are in stark contrast to the prevailing mood in the Sohma House. 8/21/2007 (Price: $39.99)

Spider-Man & You Superhero CD by FUNSHINE MUSIC

Your child gets to spend the day with Spider-Man – first going to show ‘n tell and then helping him save the world from the Green Goblin and Dr. Octopus! The jazzy original music sings your child’s name and will have him also meeting some other Superheroes, like the Fantastic 4 and Wolverine. The label is personalized with your message. 8/21/2007 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

You're An Angel Lullaby CD by FUNSHINE MUSIC

THIS CD will move new mothers and grandmothers to tears the first time they hear that precious newborn’s name in the music. The rich orchestrations, arrangements, and voices are beautiful. Favorites like “Twinkle, Twinkle” and the “Brahms Lullaby” and new songs of “You’re An Angel” and “One in a Million,” are outstanding! A personalized label and message make it special. 8/21/2007 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jesus Loves You Christian CD by FUNSHINE MUSIC

This personalized CD that sings their name in the music combines children’s favorite Christian songs like “Jesus Loves Me” and “He’s Got the Whole World,” with brand new songs for all to enjoy. It’s a fun CD that lets children know that God loves them and will always watch over them. A personalized label with your message makes it special. 8/21/2007 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

You Are My Friend Playtime CD by FUNSHINE MUSIC

This personalized music CD iincludes eight original songs using the child’s name 98 times. The positive, participative music will have everyone singing and dancing as they learn about animal sounds, colors and pretending. A personal message printed on the label makes it even more special. It is available in more than 2,000 phonetic names, spelled any special way. 8/21/2007 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Magnetic Travel Art Desk by PECOWARE

This lap desk includes plenty to keep a child busy while traveling or at home. It features a magnetic doll, a 40-piece collection of magnetic outfits and accessories, a magnetic stage, three markers, drawing paper, seven crayons, a dry-erase marker and eraser, a cushioned bottom, zippered storage and pom-pom trim. 8/21/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Indoor Gardening Kit by GREEN TOYS INC.

Young green thumbs can watch nature at work by growing an indoor garden in just days with this environmentally friendly Indoor Gardening Kit made of recycled plastic milk jugs. The planting kit comes with a peapod-shaped planter, three planting pots, a trowel, three packages of organic seeds (Teddy Bear Sunflower, Basil and Zinnia) and soil disks. It is made from environmentally friendly materials, helping to reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions in the name of Good Green Fun™. Launch date: September 2007.
— Angel Stahl, owner of Angel's Toy Barn in Greensburg, Pa., thinks these eco-friendly toys will do well for her in 2008. ( Watch Video) 8/21/2007 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cookware and Dining Set by GREEN TOYS INC.

Make-believe culinary treats benefit the earth when young chefs concoct them with this environmentally friendly Cookware and Dining Set made of natural bioplastic. The 27-piece set comes with a stock pot and lid, a skillet, four plates, four bowls, four cups, and four place settings (fork, spoon and knife). It is made from annually renewable, sustainable resources (such as corn), helping to reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions. This company received a 2008 Green Toy Company Award from Dr. Toy. Launch date: September 2007. ( Watch Video) 8/21/2007 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sand Play Set by GREEN TOYS INC.

Kids will dig building castles and hunting for buried treasure with this environmentally friendly Sand Play Set made of natural bio-plastic. This classic four-piece collection of tools includes a bucket, a sand castle mold, a shovel and a rake. It is made from recycled plastic milk jugs. Launch date: September 2007.
— Kristin Pollard of Mud Puddle Toys in Marblehead, Mass., has had a "good response so far to the sandcastle set that has come in,” and has more sets on order, she said in early 2008. Products by Green Toys were a Toy Fair favorite for five of 24 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 8/21/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sizzletoad! by WIZERGAMES

This fast-paced, portable game for two to four players combines the timeless fun of "Rock-Paper-Scissors" and "TIC-TAC-TOE" to create an exciting leapfrog race around the pond. It takes just a minute to learn and only eight to 15 minutes to play. The set includes one folding gameboard, 24 playing cards, four durable, colored glass game pieces and one instruction sheet. This product was on Dr. Toy’s Spring 2007 Best Products List and received a 2007 MAJOR FUN Award. 8/21/2007 (Price: $19.99)