July 2010 New Specialty Toys — Pretend Play

This gorgeous 5-piece set is the best Captain Hook value on the market. MSRP is $29.99 and you get all 5 items: Jacket, Hat, Pants, Hook, and an Eye Patch.  This set is made with high quality cotton and the jacket is trimmed with a golden bias.

This dress, wings, and wand set retails at $29.99. The dress is made with satin top, which is fully ruched for comfort and size flexibility. The skirt is made with tafeta lining and many layers of tulle and tricot petals, adorned with little butterflies. The 3-tone wings are covered with glitter and the elastic wings straps are covered with satin for comfort.

Train Time includes two fold-out scenes and more than 50 reusable stickers. Packaged in a self-contained carry tote, it is available in 40 Sticker Tote designs. "The reusable stickers offer hours of play over and over again. Parents often comment that it's easy to take their kids on planes and to restaurants because they know their child will be entertained," Peaceable Kingdom Marketing and Operations Manager Donna Modrell told TDmonthly.
— In a January 2012 survey about arts and crafts toys, Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., told TDmonthly that other than Sticky Mosaics from the Orb Factory, her best seller in the category was stickers from Peaceable Kingdom. They sell between 15 and 20 each month.

Children can build a realistic miniature army Jeep with this 100-block set.

This 11" by 7" by 8" portable playhouse includes three fairy friends, a bee fairy, a table and chairs, and a slide. The  removable roof allows for easy access to the inside.

The Preschool Activity Pack uses different textures to create activities.

Lilly Bean's play food line is made of super-soft fleece and velour, with stuffing made entirely from recycled soda bottles. The Market Sandwich Lunch is American made and features two slices of wheat bread, one slice of lunch meat, lettuce, cheese, tomato, a carrot and a cream-filled cookie. "Our play foods are more life-sized than play foods currently available in the market. We believe that it makes our product more fun, safe and easy for little hands to play with," Lilly Bean Owner Hilary Karnatz told TDmonthly.

This refrigerator, stove and sink set provides generous storage space. The sink features a realistic pull-out "sprayer," and the "burner" stove has wood turn-button controls. The four-piece set includes an additional cupboard, and each item is available for individual purchase.

This set includes a corn broom, push broom, whisk broom, dust pan, and two wet mops. The unit is 11" x 11" x 18" and features an ultra-violet KYDZTuff finish that "is as tough as a gym floor and allows marks from common items to be simply wiped away," Jonti-Craft Marketing Associate Melissa Gustafson told TDmonthly.

The Imagination Station features a stage, store and drive-up window. Shelves in back can hold toys, puppets and other play items. Wooden braces are attached for stability. A curtain rod is included, but optional curtains are sold separately. Available with a Write-n-Wipe, Flannel or Chalkboard front, the station measures 49"x15"x49" and features an ultra-violet KYDZTuff finish that "is as tough as a gym floor and allows marks from common items to be simply wiped away," Jonti-Craft Marketing Associate Melissa Gustafson told TDmonthly.

Children can rock their dolls in this roomy 14½" x 27" x 12" cradle. The head and footboards are made of sturdy Birch plywood and the side rails are made with rich Maple wood. The cradle features an ultra-violet KYDZTuff finish that "is as tough as a gym floor and allows marks from common items to be simply wiped away," Jonti-Craft Marketing Associate Melissa Gustafson told TDmonthly.

Young puppeteers can hang their puppets on the 16 branches of this puppet tree. Each branch is 8" long, allowing for maximum puppet storage. The unit is 11" W x 11" D x 48" H, and is made of rich maple and sturdy birch wood. The puppet tree's ultra-violet KYDZTuff finish "is as tough as a gym floor and allows marks from common items to be simply wiped away," Jonti-Craft Marketing Associate Melissa Gustafson told TDmonthly.

This realistic kitchen and dining counter has a dual-sided design for multi-child use. Its modern features include a "stainless steel” oven, refrigerator and serving utensils. Also included are a 39-piece accessory set, lots of storage, two electronic sound features, and a deep sink.

This sleek European-influenced styling uses gender-neutral colors to appeal to both boys and girls. “Stainless steel” appliances and accents add to the clean, modern look. A special frying pan and boiling pot with lid activate electronic frying and boiling water sounds in the stove’s cook top burner. Additional electronic sounds in the oven, microwave and phone add to realistic play. The set also includes a refrigerator, coffee maker, faucet and sink.

Made of washable suede cloth, this set includes a full hood with tassel and a velcro closure. The hat is lined with wool blend felt and is accented with pheasant and ostrich feathers.
Awards: 2009 Creative Child Product of the Year.

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.

Designed to “Start” with the green light and large enough for your fellow racers to join you in some action filled imaginative fun. Tunnel port comes with roll-up flaps that secure with Velcro tabs. Add a Tunnel before and after the big race, to help you navigate. 70 Denier Nylon 190T with PE Coated fiberglass shock corded poles. Comes complete with it’s own carry bag and can be easily maintained by cleaning it with warm water and mild soap. Each in color display box.

With a completely covered top and mesh sides and front, you will be protected from the sun and any flying insects. Water proof floor will keep you dry while on the beach and will also prevent any spills from getting out. Easy clean up polyethylene floor and see through mesh make this an ideal Cabana take along. Collapsible poles make this easy to set-up and store as well as carry along to the field. Fabric is UV Protected SPF 30 rated. This cabana is large enough for 2-3 kids to rest inside. Free carry bag.

Easier than a magic wand, simply remove the tent from the carry bag, unfold it and then lift it up and with just One Touch™ the tent is set up. No more parts or extra hands needed to enjoy the benefits of this new patented technology. This is the perfect companion for any trip to the beach, park, lake or back yard. Easy to carry and even easier to set up. Due to the engineering of this ultra high quality tent, it has the structural stability to withstand wind and provide protection from the harmful UV rays. Each tent is UV treated; SPF 30 rated, and has a water proof floor. Simple to set up and take down, easy to store and carry… One Touch™ is the last name you will need to know in outdoor children’s sun protection.

Series 2 Uglydoll Action Figures feature Uglydog, Big Toe, Poe, Trunko, Uglyworm and Peaco. Each action figure is available in two colors. The series is packaged in a clear window box for a clear view of all the action. Launch date: April 2010.

Mynus is an addition to the UGLYDOLL plush family. Mynus' distinct personality traits are that she is quiet, shy and engaged in deep thought. Mynus is also known for her brilliant ideas and helpfulness. Karen Laureigh, Marketing Manager at Pretty Ugly, told TDmonthly, "These loveable, hip, huggable plush characters each have a distinct personality sure to capture your heart and are not a bit UGLY at all...because UGLY means unique and special!" Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: February 2010.

Picksey is an inter-dimensional being. He can be in many places at the same time and despite his ability, Picksey has a lot on his mind and seems to be stressed out all the time. Marketing Manager Karen Laureigh of Pretty Ugly LLC told TDmonthly, "Kids can help him keep his cool through hugs, kisses, and contributions to his chocolate bar fund." Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: 2010.

This hand-painted Black Bear by Papo is a high-quality animal figure. Operations Manager of Hotaling Imports Brian Shackelton told TDmonthly, "The design of all Papo products is realistic and natural, which enables you to experience the large variety of nature — from domestic animals on a farm to wild animals in the jungle." Launch date: March 2010.
— Papo Figures were best sellers at Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in late summer 2010, according to owner Brett Sommer. “Customers love the quality and selection,” he noted.
— In a Summer 2011 survey, four out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Papo was their best-selling brand of action figure.

Add an outdoor patio to any dollhouse with bamboo plants, decking, a patio set with a working umbrella, and a miniature grill with four shish kabobs. Hape International Marketing Manager Robin Lehnert told TDmonthly about the company's "use of bamboo to create a very unique and realistic dollhouse furniture set." Launch date: Feb. 2010.