July 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

The ZipBin Train Town Large Size Basket is a traditionally shaped basket with handles for easy storage and mobility. ZipBin Baskets become an activity center perfect for play when unzipped. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2010.

ZipBin Little Village Medium Size Baskets are traditionally shaped baskets with handles for easy storage and mobility. ZipBin Baskets store all toys inside and, when unzipped, become an activity center perfect for play. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2010.

ZipBin Princess Pack is a backpack that looks like a castle. Kids unzip its vest and castle walls invite figures into the castle. Unzip the front and there is a two-story doll house with a slide into the illustrated swimming pool. The ZipBin® Princess Pack PlayPack is a great way to carry dolls, too. When play is done, the house zips up, capturing the toys inside for easy clean up. This play set includes a 4" doll. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: September 2010.

Unzipped, the ZipBin Fairy Castle Playset becomes a fairy land for dolls, ponies and more. Fantasy play is encouraged with a sparkling castle, a magic forest, an enchanted waterfall and shimmering ponds. When play is done, capture all the toys inside. Sturdy, strong, stackable and portable, the ZipBin Fairy Castle Play Set includes one 4.5" doll. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

When the ZipBin Mini Unicorn Playset is unzipped, there are fabulous flowers, a beautiful bridge, a gorgeous garden, a picnic and a pond that become the perfect places for fantasy play. A sparkling castle, a magic forest, and an enchanted waterfall and shimmering ponds are featured. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set includes one unicorn and is the perfect size for travel. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

When the ZipBin Farm Playset is unzipped, it becomes the perfect play to play farm for animals, equipment, figures — even construction. Figures can also take a dip in the refreshing fishpond. When play is done, it captures all the toys inside. Sturdy, strong, stackable, and portable, the ZipBin® Farm Play Set includes two plastic farm animals. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

Unzipped, it becomes a speedway — colorfully decorated for car racing, trains and even helicopters. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set includes a die cast car and is the ideal size for travel. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: January 2008. 

This plush Santa stands 10.5". Launch date: April 5, 2010.

Unzipped, the ZipBin Mini Farm Playset becomes the perfect place to play farm with lots of animals, equipment, figures — even construction. Figures can take a dip, too, in the refreshing fishpond. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set includes farm animals and is the perfect size for travel. Neat-Oh! International Sales & Marketing Specialist Noah Winterer told TDmonthly, "We make it fun to be neat!" Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

These plush dogs come in three gestures with vivid designs. William Xie of China Toybiz told TDmonthly, these make "a nice playmate for your pet dogs at home." Launch date: March 15, 2010.

The insect inventory in this charming set of lacing cards includes a pink butterfly, buzzing honeybee, spotted ladybug, darting dragonfly and a green grasshopper at rest. Little fingers will love lacing around each creature, making the pictures pop. Launch date: 2010.

Individuals can enliven a space with these floating birds illustrated by Fumiha Tanaka. They are made from thick sturdy board and measure approximately 11" wide. Launch date: 2010.

Wildlife illustrations grace this puzzle. Kids can learn the names of animals like hedgehog, hippopotamus, fox and others. It is illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Launch date: January 2010.

Grundel is a little boy who thinks his life is the pits, until he makes a memorable visit to his Nana Loop's farm. Follow him and his trusted Take-Along-Teddy as they both learn the secret to true happiness with this illustrated book and 14" Take Along Teddy. Storm Tussey, Retail Marketing Coordinator at Vermont Teddy Bear Company, told TDmonthly, "This Book and Bear combo is produced in Vermont with a Vermont author, illustrator and publisher." Launch date: July 2010.

Teddy Bear Picnic is designed to provide everything kids need for picnicking fun in an easy-to-carry tote. It unfolds to a 41" x 44" Picnic Blanket and comes complete with a classic positionable Vermont Teddy Bear dressed in a coordinating dress and ready for countless picnicking adventures. Launch date: July 2010.

Whether going to school, going to grandma's, going on a trip, or just going next door, the Take-Along-Teddy Backpack makes it easy for kids to tote their Take-Along-Teddy everywhere. Featuring comfy, adjustable straps, it has a place for Teddy to ride comfortably on the front, plus a large compartment in the back for books, clothes and more. Storm Tussey, Retail Marketing Coordinator at Vermont Teddy Bear Company, told TDmonthly, "This backpack is sized to fit preschool and Kindergarten children, is machine washable and made in the U.S." Launch date: July 2010.

The Learn-To-Dress Knight helps little ones learn how to snap, buckle, tie, button, and zip, all while encouraging hours of imaginative playtime. This Noble Knight can change to a Dark Knight with just a swoosh of his reversible cape. Outfits are completely removable and Floppy Bear is machine washable and guaranteed for life. Storm Tussey, Retail Marketing Coordinator at Vermont Teddy Bear Company, told TDmonthly, "The Learn-to-Dress Components are incorporated into the design, so the life and play of the product is longer." Launch date: July 2010.

The Learn-To-Dress Fairy Princess helps little ones learn how to snap, buckle, tie, button, and zip all while encouraing hours of imaginative playtime. The Fairy Princess changes into a Pretty Pink Princess by removing her top skirt and unbuttoning her wings. The outfit is completely removable, and the dress and bear are machine washable. The bear is guaranteed for life. Storm Tussey, Retail Marketing Coordinator at Vermont Teddy Bear Company, told TDmonthly, "The Learn-to-Dress Fairy Princess outfit is fully removable and educational portions are designed into the garment for a longer life and to inspire creative play." Launch date: July 2010.

From the My Little Scoot collection, Train Engine Scoot is the perfect size for play mats, crafted from pine and approximately 4" long. This Scoot Train is modeled after the great locomotives of years past. Non-toxic clear finish and inks are used. Barbara Rainville, Marketing Manager at Maple Landmark Woodcraft, told TDmonthly, "The Scoot Train is made in the USA." Launch date: March 2010.

Great for make-believe in Camelot, on the High Seas or even at Hogwarts, these swords are crafted from hardwood plywood, highly sanded with gently rounded edges, and finished with an earth-based naturoil finish. Each sword measures about .25” thick and 20” long, and the handle is designed to fit comfortably in a child’s hand. Barbara Rainville, Marketing Manager at Maple Landmark Woodcraft, told TDmonthly, "The swords are American-made and singles are available." Launch date: Feb. 10, 2010.

Lamb Treasure Pocket a-door-nimals are birth announcements for the hospital door, cuddly best friends and tooth fairy animals. Oh-so-soft critters hang by satin ribbons and hold dry erase heart-shaped boards for new families to announce baby’s birth in style.  Awards: iParenting Media Award. Launch date: February 2010.

This patent-pending crossbow assembles quickly and can shoot large marshmallows 30'. The shooter just loads one piece of "ammunition" into the marshmallow chamber, pulls back on the plunger grip until locks into place, and then pulls the trigger to release the plunger tube and shoot the marshmallow.

BPA and PVC free, this cornstarch teething rattle is eco-friendly and biodegradable. The slender design provides easy gripping for exploring fingers. It is made with Natureworks® EcoGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer with silicone teether parts.

BPA and PVC free, this cornstarch resin rattle is eco-friendly and biodegradable. Its classic dumbbell shape provides easy gripping for exploring fingers. It is made with Natureworks® EcolGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer.