March 2009 New Specialty Toys — Educational

Over 25 species of parrots are featured on our newest educational poster. Full color illustrations are accompanied by scientific information about each bird. This poster is perfect for school classrooms or the home of any bird enthusiast. Poster measures 24” W x 36” H. Available plain or laminated. See the entire line of educational posters at www.safariltd.com.

Jumbo-sized and wonderfully sculpted, this well-known Chinese bear is the latest addition to our Wildlife Wonders collection. A favorite of young and old the world over, the panda is instantly identified by its black and white coat. Replica measures 8” L x 4.5” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See all our Wildlife Wonders at www.safariltd.com.

A fantastic new figure for our collection inspired by ancient Greek mythology! A mix of a lion, goat, dragon and serpent, this incredibly detailed figure appears to have been brought straight from the lands of legend. Replica measures 7.25” L x 3.75” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. Prepare to be amazed when you see all our mythical replicas at www.safariltd.com.

One of nature’s great gliders, this replica is Safari Ltd’s latest addition to our renowned Incredible Creatures Collection. Large sized and highly detailed, the replica shows this squirrel in its gliding position. Replica measures 7” L x 4.75” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See all our Incredible Creatures at www.safariltd.com.

Safari Ltd is proud to showcase their new Arabian Mare by adding a garland of flowers. Accurate in every detail, this replica shows why this breed is so admired. Replica measures 5.75” L x 4” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See our entire equine collection at www.safariltd.com.

Safari Ltd’s new Spinosaurus has been authenticated by the paleontologists at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. Tall and impressive with rows of teeth to match, this “sail-backed” carnivore is accurate according to the latest scientific research. Replica measures 14.75” L x 6.25” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See the entire Carnegie Collection at www.safariltd.com.

Being as stubborn about quality and detailing as Safari is, it was only a matter of time until we added a mule to our Safari Farm Collection. This hardworking and long-eared relative of the horse is a great addition to any barnyard. Replica measures 4.75” L x 4” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See all of our wonderful critters at www.safariltd.com.

Suited up in his yellow protective gear and ready for action, our new firefighter figure is accurately detailed from boots to helmet. Other details include a fire ax and fire hose. Replica measures 1.25” L x 4” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See the entire collection at www.safariltd.com.

New for 2009, Safari Ltd. offers these charming replicas of mother and daughter. Direct from the African savanna to children everywhere, these figures will delight animal fans. Zebra measures 4.25” L x 3.5” H, foal measures 3.25” L x 2.75” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd'sproducts are 100% guaranteed. See the entire collection at www.safariltd.com.

This large-sized collection of barnyard animals features the award-winning Holstein Cow. Realistically detailed down to the copper cowbell around its neck, the new cow is joined by an Irish Draft Mare, a ewe, a Boer nanny goat and a sow. Replicas range in size from 4.5” to 8” in length and from 3” to 5.5” in height. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See the entire collection at www.safariltd.com.

Another colorful character joins Safari’s Pirate Collection. Brandishing his cutlass and ready for action, Calico Jack joins his fellow pirates to bring hours of imaginative play! Replica measures 4.25” W x 4” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See the entire collection at www.safariltd.com.

Safari presents its truly magnificent rendition of our national bird. This large sized, majestic bald eagle is beautifully sculpted and is a must-have for collectors. Replica measures 7” L x 4.25” H. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Ages 3+. Includes a 5 language educational hangtag. Safari Ltd. exceeds all safety standards. Safari Ltd's products are 100% guaranteed. See the entire collection at www.safariltd.com.

Put on your western hats and boots for this toe-tappin’, knee-slappin’, sing-a-along collection of dancin' songs, perfect for any shindig.  A delightful mix of original and traditional songs that overflow with country charm, whimsical humor and hootenanny, merry-time fun!  Kick up your country heels with lively dances including, "Scootin’ Dance Boogie", "Knees Up Mother Brown" and "Cadence Square Dance".  Rejoice in unforgettable, heartwarming renditions of "You Are My Sunshine" and "Happy Trails to You".  Explore our beautiful nation with a song that rhymes all 50 states, patriotic favorites and cherished classics like, "Froggy Went a Courtin’", "My Aunt Came Back" and "I Love My Rooster". This is a country assortment of 18 tunes that is certain to become a treasured favorite.  The CD comes with a 24-page booklet with lyrics and dance movements.

Comet® offers an exciting and fun way to learn spelling, based on dictionary meanings, world facts, geography, science, history, health and animals. This expansion deck is designed for children ages 8 to 10 covering the same themes as the Family Edition of Comet.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.

Seaside Chef Beverage Set is for the water, sand and play kitchen.  The set is educational and collectible.  Each named piece embodies a sea animal and teaches length and volume in both standard and metric units. It includes Welcome the whale teapot, Dash the dolphin creamer, Puff the pufferfish sugarbowl, four Spike seahorse mugs, four coral plates, four Lobby the lobster teaspoons, Welcome Jr. the serving spoon, Wave the sea serving tray, and a free mesh tote for easy-carrying and clean-up.  The Beverage Set is for play only.  It is not intented for actual food preparation or use. The Seaside Chef Beverage Set Plush Animals are soft, friendly, and perfect for cuddling.  The plush toys include Welcome the whale, Dash the dolphin, Puff the pufferfish, Spike the seahorse, Lobby the lobster, and Wave the sea.

From the Survival Kit Series, this kit is designed to help raise children to make healthier eating and snacking choices. Each kit comes with a variety of snack cards, olor-coded to help parents take the guesswork out of healthy snacking, and a refrigerator “snack board” equipped with 3 faux clocks with moveable hands for parents to set the snack time, and corresponding hooks to place the snack card. From a selection of green and yellow snack cards, children choose 3 snacks for the day. Parents set the snack time and hang the cards on the corresponding hooks.

When combined with "Survival Decks" (sold separately), the "Around the Clock" Survival Board allows for parents to set in place for their children certain times of the day for certain activities. Available decks include the Snack Time Survival Deck and the Screen Time Survival Deck. “The Snack Time Survival Deck” presents a variety of snack cards separated into 3 color categories based on their nutritional value. Each card in the “Screen Time Survival Deck” contains pictures of different physical, educational and creative activities, as well as a variety of household responsibilities, or “chores”.

Past Videos: Toy Fair 2009

It's a surprise birthday for Cozmo with visits from Leonardo da Vinci, Mozart, Cleopatra, Mr. I and Benjamin Franklin. Our story begins on the Planet Dzzt, where Cozmo's friend Nena is telling him all about birthday parties. Cozmo has never had a birthday because his planet takes a very long time to orbit its sun. Determined to help Cozmo find some birthday cheer, Nena, her uncle El Mundo the Great Wizard, and Cozmo's mother Azatara use math to discover that Cozmo will soon be 7 earth years old. Together they decide to follow Cozmo's love of math and create an Addition Celebration!

New MATHeMANIAC Maya joins the Crazy 4 Math Club and finds out that she can combine music and her favorite sport, rope jumping to get back on her math track. The Googols' powers help turn this math club into a real "partay"! MATHeMANIAC includes skip counting forwards and backwards from 2-13 and from 25. Learn about big numbers as you skip count from 1000 to a million and on to a googol! Practice doubling past a million. Listeners of all ages will develop mental math skills to help addition, subtraction, multiplication and division while gaining an appreciation for different music genres.

Offering everything one needs to know to start playing, this kit teaches how to play the chromatic and diatonic harmonica through an easy to understand and enjoyable step-by-step system. It includes licks in the style of favorite performers, plus numerous listening suggestions and musical examples. The CD-ROM is for Windows and Macintosh. "Part of Alfred's legendary 'Teach Yourself to Play' series, this kit comes with a real harmonica, book and enhanced CD," Marina Terteryan, marketing coordinator for Alfred Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 1996.

Written for easy recorder, this book and recorder pack gives one everything needed to start playing. The book features big, easy-to-read notes, a beginner's guide to playing the recorder, and a clear, simple introduction to reading music. Seven of the most well-known "Star Wars" themes and melodies are included. Launch date: May 2008.

Children can compose and experience music at the most basic level, before ever picking up an instrument or learning to read. This series of interactive music activities facilitates experimenting with the fundamentals of pitch, rhythm and sounds of various instruments and styles of music. Children can compose their own music using the musical canvas feature, which "lets children experiment with composing music visually — they paint at the top for a high note, bottom for a low note, and use a variety of instruments, including rhythm section," Marina Terteryan, marketing coordinator for Alfred Publishing, told TDmonthly. The series includes "Making Music," "Making More Music," "Hearing Music," "Playing Music," "World of Music" (beginner) and "World of Music" (intermediate). Launch date: April 2008.

"S.O.S. Songs of the Sea" combines music, creativity and fun for music teachers, classroom teachers, child care providers and kids. Students will enjoy learning about the sea and its creatures through the engaging songs and activities.  "This is an all-in-one activity kit for home or classroom use, with suggestions for ocean-themed decorations, songs, art activities and food. It can be easily implemented by non-musically-trained instructors, and the accompaniment CD lets the children sing along to each song. S.O.S. is created with the Orf philosophy of musical teaching," Marina Terteryan, marketing coordinator for Alfred Publishing, told TDmonthly. The product received a 2008 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Launch date: April 2008.

This bright and colorful chart helps children of all ages recognize and share their feelings. Through a colorful and vividly illustrated marine life scene, children and their parents can identify a wide range of feelings. These 11" x 17" charts are double-sided with one side in black and white for coloring over and over again using washable crayons. It was a 2008 Dr. Toy Best Products Winner. Launch date: 2008.