July 2009 New Specialty Toys — All

Babies can be at home wherever they go, if the Monkey Mat goes with them. This extra-soft plush playmat and rug will keep baby safe and clean.

The Gyro-discs spin up to 1000 rpm. Just hold the 11" metal ring and strike the smaller, colored discs. As you rotate the ring, the discs begin spinning faster and faster, like mini-gyroscopes. At first, the challenge is to keep all the discs spinning. Once you can do this, there are several tricks and stunts to master.

Taggies Naturals  are ideal for the family that embraces a natural lifestyle and has both safety and the environment in mind. These small 12" x 12" blankets are made of exceptionally comfortable, 100% certified organically grown cotton fibers, pure silk ribbons and safe dyes. With an eco-friendly conscience, the Naturals collection offers sophisticated and unexpected prints. Launch date: 2009

Maurice Sendak's magical story has continued to delight generation after generation. This 15" soft and cuddly Sipi is based on Maurice Sendak's classic book. The upcoming "Where the Wild Things Are" movie may reignite interest in these lovable characters.  Note: This item in this size has been discontinued.

Maurice Sendak's magical story has continued to delight generation after generation. This 24" soft and cuddly Bernard is based on Maurice Sendak's classic book.

Maurice Sendak's magical story has continued to delight generation after generation. This 7" soft and cuddly Max is based on Maurice Sendak's classic book. Other sizes may also be available.

Kids can learn about healthy food choices by running their own market stall filled with wooden fruits and vegetables. Produce sold separately.

The Parking Garage has three floors of parking space, a working elevator tower, attendant's booth and helipad. The set also includes a figure, car, gas station and car wash. It measures 19.3" x 13.8" x 13".

This tall treasure box is excellent for tiny treasures. Earrings, bracelets, charms and sachets are all safe and comfortable inside. Four drawers, one in front and one on each side. It measures 6” x 4” x 6”.

From the Under the Sea Collection, this sturdy lunch box will keep kids' midday meals safe from the sharks and other hungry predators.

The Super Chubbies Helicopter includes three removable figures: two rescue pilots and a patient. Also included is a stretcher. The propellers spin.

This 10" dump truck includes two figures. The bed of the truck actually dumps.

Now little kids can mimic big sis and bro with their own designer backpack. Made of lighweight vinyl, it's perfect for toting around favorite toys and stuffed animals.

This sturdy backpack will help kids get their stuff from point A to point B.

Artist Yomiko has created another realistic forest dweller for Russ Berrie. This cuddly deer makes a great room decoration or a cuddly pal to keep company with at night.

Kids who dream of cuddling with dinosaurs can get their wish. Even the horny plates on this Stegosaurus are soft and lovable.

Kids can whittle down their waists by keeping this hula hoop going. It comes in various colors and sizes to suit all shapes and sensibilities.
— Syd Clarke, owner of Ali-Cat in Carrboro, N.C., sells about 30 hula hoops per month. She attributes the fad's resurgence to increased interest in countering childhood obesity with exercise. She also noted that a woman in her neighborhood now offers a hula hoop class for adults.   

Shimmery fabrics and exceptional detailing make this mermaid glisten.  An easily removable tail reveals a snazzy skirt and legs to take Macy from sea to shore in no time.

Groovy Girls can travel in style with their own plush horse.

This brightly colored backpack can help kids tote their tomes to school.Sturdy back packs are just the right size for younger children. Bold colors and designs. Back packs are 11.5"W X 14" H.
— In a November 2011 survey about best selling educational items, Elmer Carranza, assistant manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that, "We have backpacks from Crocodile Creek... people love the designs. We sell about 3 a month."

Beautifully sewn and finished, Corolle's accessory fashions for the 14" baby dolls reflect the meticulous attention to detail that is a company hallmark.

Soft and light, Minireves Bright is an adorable snuggly that will delight the very young. 6", machine-washable Minireves Bright also jingles softly when you shake her.

Very stylish and full of mischievous charm, Les Dollies toddler dolls, with their bright bold outfits - and hair! - are sure to delight budding fashionistas.Les Dollies have soft cloth bodies, vinyl faces and hands, fixed eyes and rooted hair. Tina is 16" tall and has a soft body.
— This doll gets lots of play at Three Cheeky Monkeys in Los Angeles, as it's one of the many toys available to kids for hands-on activities at the store. Watch the video to hear what owner Wallace Harvey says about why Tina and other Corolle dolls are favorites at his store.

Designed to make it easier and convenient to create colorful friendship bracelets, the Friendship Bracelet Maker features an adjustable butterfly clip to hold the top of the bracelet during construction, as well as a holder to keep all the strings in place. It's travel-ready, with a pull-out drawer for string storage and instructions, and comes with 56 threads in 14 colors. Launch date: Fall 2009.
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