May 2013 New Specialty Toys — All

This is a new trendy desk SmartGlobe™ —the SmartGlobe™ Horizon explores the world through 30 activities in the comfort of your own home. There is a wealth of information to be discovered through 30 different educational activities. The entire family can join in on the fun with the multiplayer games—challenge one another and see who can identify the most country capitals in a minute. Have the choice to customize levels between three age groups, so learners of all ages can enjoy the experience. Use the wireless talking Smart Pen to interact with the product and hear about fascinating topics ranging from capitals, population, currency and even world leaders. To keep the information up-to-date with current events, simply link it to your computer via a USB cable and refresh the contents. Additional activities are available by connecting the SmartGlobe™ with the MEEP! tablet (also compatible with iPad®*).

Lace and play fun is in store. This fabulous fish lace and play character is great for play time fun or as a decoration to hang when done. Lacing activity supports the development of hand-eye coordination fine motor skills.

Rainbows and Storms lets kids create their own unique board game with hundreds of stickers and many creative chance cards. Everything you need is included to have a great time. In this twist of a snakes and ladders style game, players will find themselves moving along the multi-colored tiles attempting to be the first to the finish but watch out for the Rainbows and Storms. Write your own chance cards each time you play.

Create a challenging course for Team Shredz™ with the Shredz Terrain Park Trick Set. Complete with three accessories for designing the ultimate tricks – the Shredz Jump for getting big air, a straight box for gliding, and a rainbow box for grinding – this park is a Shredz snowboarder’s dream. Kids can use the accessories alone in the snow or use them to create a sculpted snow terrain park. When it’s time to hit the lodge, kids can store everything in the rainbow box, which comes with a hinged lid.

Team Shredz™ will soar to radical heights with the Shredz Jump. Kids can create awesome aerial tricks for their Shredz snowboarder using the Jump alone or using it to create sculpted snow jumps. The Jump’s textured finish ensures that either way, their snowboarder is sure to get wicked air when riding the mountain.

Build it, carve it, shred it. The Shredz™ Track Maker is the essential tool for constructing smooth trails and gravity-defying tricks for Shredz snowboarder action figures. Kids simply use the unique scoop to carve their mountain and create a radical course for their Team Shredz figure. Combine with the Shredz Jump and Terrain Park Trick Set for the ultimate ride. MSRP ranges from $10.95-$12.95.

This ride is for real. Introducing Shredz™, a new line of collectible, pose-able snowboarder action figures that actually ride the mountain. Using Shredz track-building tools, jumps and incline ramps, kids can carve tricky trails and design jaw-dropping jumps in the snow for their Shredz figure, and then watch him shred down the mountain. From Lake Tahoe to Killington, Big Sky to Vail, each articulated 3.75” snowboarder has a home mountain and a story that kids can read about on the included ID card. Kids can collect all seven boarders to create the ultimate Team Shredz! Each figure sold separately and comes with a helmet and an awesome custom snowboard. MSRP ranges from $9.95-$11.95.

Children will build confidence in the water with their new swimming buddy. These sweet, huggable plush toys have buoyant flotation, and quick-dry outer fabric and stuffing, making them the perfect companion for kids in and out of the water. Take Pooligans in the water for floating fun and out of the water for poolside comfort. Created with anti-microbial materials for long-lasting enjoyment. Four characters available: Dolphin, Shark, Penguin, and Polar Bear. Each character sold separately. Launch date: February 2013.

There’s more to this cute little tugboat than meets the eye. Introducing the SwimWays Flip Float, a new toy for preschool water play. Water babies will love transforming the tug boat into a happy, smiling whale with a few big playful splashes of water. When submerged, the whale spouts bubbles as he journeys down under the water. The bright, bold colors encourage practicing of early letter sounds and counting. For ages 18 months +. Prices range from $7.95-$9.95. Launch date: February 2013.

Knock the four brightly colored balls through the holes, then watch and listen as they roll down the ramps. Sturdy wooden hammer included.
— Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly in a February 2013 survey that they sold six of this item during the holidays, "which is a big number for a smaller store."

Wind up this 6 inch wooden boat and watch it paddle across the water. Each boat includes three rubber bands. Powered by an ordinary rubber band, this old-fashioned paddle boat zips across bathtub, swimming pool or pond-inspiring pure delight. A simple, time-tested classic, it's crafted of varnished pine with rubber band-driven paddle wheel. Simply wind paddle, place boat in the water, carefully release, and watch it go.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in a February 2013 survey that the Rubber Band Paddle boat was her best selling wooden toy. 

Adora’s NurseryTime™ Babies are lovingly swaddled in an adorable jersey one piece newborn outfit and tucked gently inside a cushiony soft baby doll carrier. At just about 2 pounds 7 ounces they are perfect for nurturing. You will adore them from their little button noses...to their tiny little hands and feet. Each handmade doll is created in our exclusive, lightly baby powder scented, Gentle Touch™ vinyl. They are perfect for cuddling with their soft doeskin body and bean bag weighted bottom.
—  Sari Powacek from Doll House & Toy Store in Scottsdale, Ariz. told TDmonthly in an August 2013 survey that Adora is one of their store's best-selling collectible doll brands.

Adora’s GiggleTime™ Babies...just give them a hug and they emit a contagious “giggle”! At just over 16 ounces GiggleTime™ Babies are easy to take along in their very own baby carrier. You will adore them from their little button noses...to their tiny little hands and feet. Each handmade doll is with open and close eyes is created in our exclusive, lightly baby powder scented, Gentle Touch™ vinyl. They are perfect for cuddling with their soft doeskin body and bean bag weighted bottom.

Adora BathTime™ babies are the perfect doll for the bath, pool or any water fun! Each BathTime™ baby comes with their very own washcloth and removable animal themed bath robe that when taken off shows the adorably cute swimsuit printed body. From their tiny little noses to their belly buttons . . . they are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up. Their exclusive “QuikDri™” body will dry in no time and ready to play again.

Features:
• Ready to Splish-Splash in the Bath or pool
• Machine Washable
• Open and close eyes
• Handmade with love
• Already in my swimsuit!

Adora’s SnuggleTime™ Babies are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up. Their removable flower “hoodies” are made of ultra soft and cuddly microfiber plush available in three blooming colors. They are perfect for cuddling from their Gentle Touch™ vinyl head to their soft, squeezable bodies.

Adora’s FlutterBabies™ are made of ultra soft and cuddly microfiber plush with adorable Gentle Touch™ vinyl faces. Available in three cheerful designs, Bumble Bee, Butterfly and Lady Bug! Their shirts and wings are removable so mix and match and play all day! They are absolutely adorable, a perfect blend of sweetness and love for infants on up.

Beautifully crafted Adora accessories are made to fit the smallest PlayTime™ babies to the beloved ToddlerTime™ dolls. Made to encourage hours of interactive nurturing and caring for their babies, just like a little mommy. Deluxe Stroller Features: Deluxe, padded, multi-position padded seat, Adjustable foot rest, Under stroller storage, Convertible shade, All purpose diaper bag, Removable padded Baby bed carrier, Adjustable height handle, Shock absorbing wheels

Truly a work of heart! ToddlerTime™ Babies are absolutely adorable in more ways than one! With amazing features, lifelike hand-painted faces, baby powder fresh scent vinyl, and hand sewn premium quality fashions, these dolls look and feel like real little toddlers. These little cuties will melt your heart and make you smile! CURLY WHIRLY: With curled light blond hair that sets off her blue eyes perfectly this sweetie is ready for the party! Her 3 tiered of black and white houdstooth ruffle skirt, cuffs and collar are set perfectly against the black bodice and sleeves of her perfect party outfit! For a finishing touch she pulled out all the stops with black, shiny patent shoes trimmed in black and white checks and pink bows!

Truly a work of heart! ToddlerTime™ Babies are absolutely adorable in more ways than one! With amazing features, lifelike hand-painted faces, baby powder fresh scent vinyl, and hand sewn premium quality fashions, these dolls look and feel like real little toddlers. These little cuties will melt your heart and make you smile! PARIS POODLE: Oui! Oui! What a cutie! Dressed in an adorable pastel blue 2 piece ensemble that features a white ruffled tulle skirt and cuffs on the leggings this red haired, blue eyed sweetheart is ready for an adventure! The bodice of her dress has a sweet Paris poodle printed design that mimics the poodle design on her white patent sandals! And for a touch of drama an oversized flower headband sits atop her head…Beautiful!

Truly a work of heart! ToddlerTime™ Babies are absolutely adorable in more ways than one! With amazing features, lifelike hand-painted faces, baby powder fresh scent vinyl, and hand sewn premium quality fashions, these dolls look and feel like real little toddlers. These little cuties will melt your heart and make you smile! MR. ROBOT: BeeP! BLiP! BeeP! This little robot loving cutie is dressed to impress in adorable denim cuffed jeans and red double sleeve jersey knit t-shirt complete with appliqued robot friend on the front. With blue eyes and short blond hair that is topped off with a stripe knit beanie this guy is ready to roll!

Truly a work of heart! ToddlerTime™ Babies are absolutely adorable in more ways than one! With amazing features, lifelike hand-painted faces, baby powder fresh scent vinyl, and hand sewn premium quality fashions, these dolls look and feel like real little toddlers. These little cuties will melt your heart and make you smile!  LOVE & JOY: This little one’s adorable in a soft cotton 2 piece bright flower print romper that has poofy fuchsia color sleeves, ruffled bodice detailing and big bow accent on the front. Her matching bloomers and scrunchy hair accent all coordinate perfectly with her fuchsia and white, soft sateen slip on shoes.

Share the joy of friendship with an Adora Doll Friend, each with her own unique style just like you.
Unlock the magic of a true-blue friend with your very own Adora friendship bracelet! They are fun to wear and have a special meaning…handmade by one friend and given to another as a gift. The color of the friendship bracelet also has a special meaning among friends! Launch date: February 2013.

Adora Playtime™ Babies are handmade with care and made to be loved. They are the perfect “1st” baby doll weighing just about 12 ounces. You will adore the life-like features from their little buttons noses . . . to their tiny little hands and feet. Each handmade doll is created in our exclusive, lightly baby powder scented, Gentle Touch™ vinyl. Adora Playtime™ Babies also have a cuddly silky-smooth body that reminds us of the beloved trim on a child’s favorite baby blankie! They are perfect for cuddling with a bean bag weighted bottom which gives them their life-like feel.

5 Piece Set Includes:
• 13” Baby Powder Scented Gentle Touch™ Vinyl Baby Doll
• Baby Bottle
• Diaper
• Sleeper
• Headband

Features:
• Adora dolls are Mom tested and child approved.
• Best of all they are 100% Machine Washable!
• Put them in a pillowcase and them into a washing machine on gentle cycle.
• Lay flat to dry
• Adora Playtime™ baby is good as new!
*Note: baby powder fresh scent will fade over time when washed.

— Teresa Ford, owner of Kids Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in a June 2014 survey that the Adora makes one of their best-selling doll lines.

Gummy treats you can mix up at home in no time! Just add water to the mix in the mold and make over 30 yummy, gummy treats and lollies in star, bear, cupcake and other sweet shapes. Includes 3 flavors of gummy powder, 7 molds, pipette, 4 lollipop sticks, spoon, and easy to follow instructions. Yummy gummy fun! The perfect party treat or anytime playtime fun.