January 2013 New Specialty Toys — Play Houses

Let your little ones imagination run wild with our New Cotton Canvas 8ft Tee Pee. This ginormous 8 foot tall Tee Pee is large enough for the entire tribe. Made of durable 100% Cotton Canvas, the easy to set-up Tee Pee can be used indoors. The 8ft Tee Pee features wooden poles for easy assembly and extra durability. The tie back dual front doors add to the hours of fun for your little ones.  The Tee Pee comes in its very own carry bag for easy storage.

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.

Blossom Cottage is a wooden doll house that comes complete with a family of dolls, cat, dog and all the furniture kids need. It has a convenient carry handle in the roof so that it is easily transportable and the front folds down to make the garden.

This wooden play castle features hand-painted pink accents to keep any princess happy in her castle, plus two removable turrets, balconies, flying buttress, flag and a working drawbridge. Castle opens fully for hours of engaging play. Measures 17.5"L x 27"W x 15.25"H.
— As of 10/26/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 207 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Aesthetically pleasing; durable. Cons: Several reviewers said that the openings to the castle were extremely small, making it difficult to get furniture in and out; some reviewers mentioned the wood splintering.

Rhapsody luxury indoor play systems, crafted by CedarWorks of Rockport Maine, are incredibly unique. Rhapsody features fine craftsmanship, exquisite design, natural materials; and the modular system is easily adapted to the specific space requirements of any residential or commercial project. Rhapsody is the solution for young children's active play year round. Launch date: March 2011.