November 2007 New Toys — Wooden Toys

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][?]

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

Balsa Wood Carving – Toucan on Base by THE ETHNIC COLLECTION S.A.

This 30 cm toucan on a base is made from timber that comes from balsa wood plantations in the Ecuadorian coastal region. Handmade products from The Ethnic Collection feature exotic designs and colors taken from the flora and fauna of the Amazon rainforest and the Galapagos Islands. Production includes cutting a balsa wood piece into basic blocks, carving it with a knife, kiln drying the piece, filling in cracks and sanding the surface, engraving details and adding colorful paint. 8/17/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chinese Checkers by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Like beating your buddies in a friendly board game? How great is that feeling of triumph? Well, Chinese Checkers is the absolute perfect way to claim victory on your friends! This particular set is our most popular one, including a beautifully crafted wood board with traditional glass marble pieces. Whether you're playing with 2 or 6 people, you'll have a blast competing with your friends, teasing them, and enjoying each other's competitive spirit. By the way, you think that Chinese Checkers was invented in China? Wrong! It was actually invented in the United States by a professor in Boston! 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shut-The-Box by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Shut-the-Box is a game of counting and probability. Dating back to the 18th century, this game was enjoyed by Norman fishermen after a long day at sea. This wood version with a felt playing surface will bring the old century charm to your home! Roll the dice and lay down any numerical combination of tiles that match your roll. Just keep on rolling until you can no longer match your roll on the remaining tiles. If you lay down all the tiles, then you've shut the box." The lowest score wins. This item will be shipping in our exclusive and beautiful Value Line packaging. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

15 Puzzle - Sliding Numbers by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

In the late 1870's, the Fifteen Puzzle was widely introduced in the United States by Sam Loyd who stirred-up interest for the game by promoting a contest.  He offered a thousand dollar reward to the first person who could solve his number sliding puzzle.  The contest puzzle tiles were arranged in numerical order with only the 14 and 15 tiles reversed.  You then have to skillfully and systematically slide the tiles with out removing them from the board until you recover the original numerical sequence of 1-15 as show on the box.  The one thousand dollar reward for the first correct solution remains unclaimed, and people continue to rack their brains.  This item will be shipping in our exclusive and beautiful Value Line packaging. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Game of UR by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Ur of Antiquity was played over 4,500 years ago in the Sumerian city of Ur, the biblical Ur of the Chaldess. The game was discovered in the 1920's by the British archeologist Sir Leonard Wooley. Sir Leonard excavated a series of mass grave and among the treasures were a number of elaborately inlaid game boards. This game is modeled after the most intricate of the games discovered by Sir Leonard. The game was a favorite with the royal and wealthy inhabitants of Mesopotamia. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red and Black Wood Checkers Set by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Remember the good old days, relaxing on a lazy weekend afternoon playing a game of checkers with your family? It has become a popular American tradition. Draughts, as it is known in Great Britain, has ancient roots. It is believed, the earliest form of checkers was discovered in an archeological dig at Ur in Iraq. This set is our most popular one with its beautifully made wood board and red and black wood pieces. It's the perfect game to play with your kids to start your own family traditions!  This item will be shipping in our exclusive and beautiful Value Line packaging. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shoot-The-Moon by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

This nostalgic game from the 1940's is incredibly addictive. The simple concept of rolling the bearing uphill by moving the metal rails back and forth will have you and your friends hooked! The closer the ball drops to you, the more points you score. You won't want to give anyone else a turn! The Richly-finished wood construction is suitable for ages 6 and up. This item will be shipping in our exclusive and beautiful Value Line packaging. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Black Leatherette Dominoes by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Open this case and the mere sight of the smooth ivory-toned dominoes will inspire you to start a new family tradition-Family Game Night. Dominoes are a wonderful reason for the family to gather, and the memories will be priceless. This set comes in a deluxe Black Leatherette case. Domino games have been played by kings and peasants alike. The oldest known domino set was found in Tutankhamen's (the king of ancient Egypt) tomb, amid the ruins of Thebes. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wood Folding Mancala - African Stone Game by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

The African Stone game is an ancient, mentally stimulating game that was played by scooping out pits and calas in the sand. In many instances, diamonds as stones. Many historians believe this game is the oldest game in the world. The 17” wood board folds in half for easy transport and storage. 8/13/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]