January 2013 New Specialty Toys — Wooden Toys

Take your favorite dolls or stuffed animal friends for a ride in our new Pram. Sturdily constructed of hardwood and pine it is built for busy afternoons filled with play and sure to be a hit with young mommies and daddies alike. Launch date: January 2013.

Animal rescue rangers to the rescue! With this rugged safari truck, two cheerful people are ready to zoom across the savannah to help their animal friends. The alligator, zebra, rhinoceros, elephant, giraffe, hippopotamus and lion fit into the truck's sides through die-cut slots, so this exciting toy is perfect for imaginative play and fine motor skills . . . and much more! Lift and remove the cargo door to unload the colorful animals, then count, sort and stack the solid-wood pieces before loading the truck and securing the door in its track. One male and one female ranger fit in the cab of the truck, or come out to tend to the animals on the preserve. Play ideas are included to reinforce basic skills and inspire creative play.

The school bus is here! There's a friendly driver at the wheel and room for six happy passengers in this 10-piece wooden play set. With easy-rolling wheels and doors that open and close, this exciting set creates an interactive scene designed to inspire limitless play. Pieces are sized to fit with all Whittle World play sets and accessories sets.

Playing with new foods encourages kids to try them. Watch a real sushi chef (Itamae) in action. Roll sandwiches or filled lettuce leaves into sushi shapes.

Encourage playing with friends as well as solo play. Listen to the stories a child will tell as they play with this bright and cheerful wooden doll house.

Our Cupcake Stand with Cupcakes is a perfect kitchen accessory for any young chefs. ids will love putting the cupcakes on display for the whole world to see. 6 pretend cupcakes – mix and match the tops and bottoms to make new color combinations. Made of composite wood products.

Our bucket top mountain train set lets kids explore an entire world. When playtime is finished, storing this train set is a breeze – everything comes packaged in a convenient bucket. Molded mountain with two waterfalls and a lake – mountain doubles as the lid of the bucket the train set comes in. 61 pieces include fire truck and police station; airport with helicopter, helipad, airplane, and runway; townspeople, trees, and other accessories. Compatible with Thomas & Friends® wooden train sets and Brio® smart, sturdy construction.

Our adorable functional unit can be used as either pretend play washing machine or dryer. Turn the crank handle on the front and the tub actually turns! Watch the clothes rotate in either direction through the see through, shatter proof acrylic front door.

This wooden panda baby toy loves to play peekaboo. Hear the click and clack as its paws flap up to cover the cheerful face, then push them down again to say, "Hello!" Even babies can bring about a big visual change with just a simple motion, so they're encouraged to keep exploring as fine motor skills grow naturally. Made with select hardwood and child-safe dyes, First Play Peek-a-Boo Panda makes a heartwarming baby-shower gift.

The Playground set is composed of three units with four different functions. There are 2 function-swing and slider in one unit, a seesaw, a sandbox, and a bucket. Children will enjoy reconstructing and creating their own imaginary playground.

Get picture perfect views of your surroundings with this PlanToys® camera. Point, focus, and click the camera and see the different images through the kaleidoscope lens. Launch date: February 2013.

Our Deluxe Townhouse allows young girls to play and explore in a whole new world without leaving the house. This adorable wooden dollhouse comes with 30 accessory pieces and makes a great gift for any occasion. It’s so much fun to play interior decorator and move the different furniture pieces from room to room. Features include: 27 pieces of furniture & 3 mini dolls; Folds up for easy storage; Outdoor patio area; 3 levels and 12 rooms of open space; Vivid, detailed backgrounds; Made of composite wood materials; Packaged with detailed, step-by-step assembly instructions; No assembly required.
— Isaac Judd from Magic Beans in Brookline, Mass., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that they usually sell one of these houses during the holidays.

Orchestra is the Advanced Level Xyloba with 96 parts. Xyloba is a creative marble run for building and composing at the same time. Xyloba develops motor function and spatial imagination, and facilitates a creative approach to music.

The Basic Level Xyloba with 25 parts. Xyloba is a creative marble run for building and composing at the same time. Xyloba develops motor function and spatial imagination, and facilitates a creative approach to music.

This environmentally friendly, wooden Threading Beads Set is made of wood from FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a sturdy reuseable box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. Includes 12 double-sided wooden beads with charming Boikido characters and numbers (1 - 12). Develops fine motor skills, encourages problem solving, and learn numbers and counting. Comes in a sturdy re-usable box for easy storage. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 2013.

Children will be fascinated with this durable and colorful wooden Giant Xylophone. Develops rhythm and motor skills. Added fun with the roly-poly feature. Includes 2 drumsticks. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 2013.

This colorful and attractive wooden pull-along musical train will engage your kids in hours and hours of wholesome play. It consists of 3 wagons equipped with a Xylophone, 2 Drumsticks, 2 Bells and a Cymbal. Develops rhythm and motor skills. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 2013.

A complete multi-activity stacking toy with 15 colorful wooden blocks for stacking, sorting, and building.  Collapsible posts for added safety. Learn numbers and counting. Develops motor skills and hand-eye coordination. 2 strings included. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 2013.

There is no better way to learn alphabets, numbers, colors, and shapes than by playing with these 28 colorful wooden Boikido cubes. These cubes are also building blocks that stimulate imagination. Develops motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and problem solving skills. Launch date: February 2013.

Everyone knows that kids are fascinated with mazes, especially this vibrant wooden Boat Maze that is loaded with activities. Build the boat, stack the sail, play the maze with 5 colorful beads, and have fun with the cute Boikido characters. Develops fine motor skills. Launch date: February 2013.

This 2-in-1 sturdy and colorful wooden push-walker is also a ride-on. It encourages kids to take their first steps, improves balance, and brings lots of fun by riding it around the house! Comes with built-in Xylophone with 2 Drumsticks, and shape sorter. Launch date: February 2013.

In free play children will pile the animal blocks on top of each other by color or all mixed up, and play with the animal vehicle. A colorful stacking game. All in one toy and game with instructions. Game material designed with special care. Conceived for small children's hands. 1 - 4 players.

Set contains 124 pieces. How do you want to travel today? This set gives lots of choices. Catch a Hi- Speed Train at the station, if that is too fast, what about a slower ride on the local line. If you want to go by car to the airport to watch the planes and helicopters don't forget to fill up at the petrol station before you go. Also included brightly colored houses, buildings, people, tunnel, trees, and vehicles.

Set contains 130 pieces. This set has so much included it will keep children ( and parents ) busy for hours. Low rail tracks, high rail tracks up above the forest, bridges, a tunnel, a turntable and a triple engine shed. Two freight trains chug along carrying their cargo to the crane depot to be unloaded. The people are very busy here there is so much to do. Also included brightly colored houses, trees, and vehicles.