July 2012 New Specialty Toys — American-Made

Sometimes, an image almost speaks out loud and all we have to do is write down what it says. Anyone who has raised or worked with children, teenagers, or young adults will relate to this message. Once again, we partnered with the researchers at National Geographic's stock photo library to find this great photo. Hang this big 17" x 22" chart "as is" or put it in a frame - either way, it is a beautiful and affordable way to encourage us all to think for ourselves. Launch date: 2012.

Pet Frenzied™ is frantic, furry fun for the whole family, where pets hide and players seek. It’s a get up and move, hide and seek, memory card game, where Seekers grab a House card and go in search of an adorable matching Pet card. Launch date: July 2012.

This poster measures 13 3/8" x 19" and is printed on durable, 12pt paper. With beautiful designs that match our Italy line, this poster is sure to stand out in any room. Our colorful poster will light up classrooms, homes or offices and inspire everyone who sees it. Poster Reads "Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." Launch date: 2011.

"Difficult Things Take a Long Time, Impossible Things Take a Little Longer." This poster measures 13 3/8" x 19" and is printed on durable, 12pt paper. This colorful dotted poster matches well with our Italy line. Sure to inspire- hang it on a door, cabinet, or wall. Perfect for classrooms or homes for kids of all ages. Launch date: 2011.

Help students learn about grammar by displaying these beautiful grammar posters throughout the classroom. Children will love the eye-catching design and simple explanations of grammar functions. Set includes Collective Noun, Verb/Adverb, Noun, Simile, Prefix/Suffix, Idiom, Compound Word Adjective, and Homophone/Synonym/Antonym. These posters provide an easy way to help students memorize these grammar functions through striking visuals and clear examples. Launch date: 2011.

Our Peace Van Scoot is a simple, durable wooden vehicle great for toddlers and sized perfectly for playmats. Crafted from locally sourced, responsibly harvested pine with hardwood wheels and printed Peace and Love details on both sides. The Peace Van measures approximately 2-5/8" tall by 4" long by 2-1/8" thick. Designed and Made in the USA. Launch date: June 2012.

Our Name Train Peace Train Car Set contains a flower power engine, a dove & love car and a peace sign car on one 9" straight piece of track. Individual cars measure about 3" long by 2" high each and have a non-toxic finish. Each car is printed on both sides. Track is sanded smooth with laser-engraved stripes and is unfinished. All pieces are crafted from locally sourced, sustainably harvested hard maple and are compatible with our and other wooden railway systems. Cars sold individually. Launch date: June 2012.

Every little girl likes to play dress-up. These memory tiles have fun outfits that can be matched and mixed. Dress-Up Memory Tiles come with 24 tiles (12 pairs) with a brightly colored clothing and accessories on one side and the Maple Landmark logo on the other. Each tile measures 2-1/2" square by 3/16" thick and is cut from high quality birch plywood. A cloth pouch for storage and instructions are included. Made in the USA. Launch date: June 2012.

Four (bulldozer, fire truck, school bus, train engine) new shaped puzzles made from 1/8" hardwood plywood. They are approximately 11" high and 12" long. Each colorful puzzle has 11 to 12 interlocking pieces. Each puzzle is printed with durable, bright non-toxic inks. Puzzles come shrink wrapped and have a drawstring pouch for each storage. "Our product is made here in the USA," Barbara Rainville, marketing manager for Maple Landmark Woodcraft told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2012.

100% US Made Plush Dog. All materials and construction are provided by Americans. Launch date: July 2012.

TeenyTrack Nano Kit is Worldwide smallest moving train set that recommended for dedicated enthusiasts, who are striving to build stuff by themselves. Fits the Dole Houses. The kit includes: 1. Fully integrated Unit, does not require any assembly. 2. Set of Silver Nano Express Train (one locomotive and three passenger cars)  3. Power adapter for 110 V - 250 V. Proudly Made in the USA. "The smallest moving Track with the train on it," Ed Lopatinsky, President of IDL Motors, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2012.

Make free standing snowmen with DuneCraft’s brand new Mini Snowman Kit. The Make Your Own Snowman Kit is perfect for creating a winter wonderland in the house at any time of the year. This set comes with everything needed to make life-like snow, snowmen, a snow fort or igloo, and many little snowballs. All of the materials are completely reusable and are sure to provide hours of delightful holiday fun. Make Your Own Snowman World is safe for ages 3 and up and retails for $4.99. Launch date: February 2011.

The Un-block is a system of interlocking blocks and connectors that stimulates both the left and the right sides of the brain simultaneously, improves gross motor skills, and challenges the pathways through which the mind relays information. Made of Ash Wood, kids can build anything they can imagine. "The Un-Block has a system of interlocking blocks and connectors that resist falling apart even when your masterpiece is knocked over, unlike ordinary building blocks that will fall apart if moved the wrong way," Joe Azmani, CEO/President of Aha! Concepts LLC told TDmonthly. Launch number: 2011.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year 2012

This whimsical chalkboard is actually a Paint-by-number wall mural. This chalkboard is "made" of four branches and three cute owls. The center of the mural is painted with chalkboard paint to make any kids' to-do list more fun. It is almost 4' x 4'. Simply TAPE, TRACE & PAINT. Launch date: January 2012.

Marble Copter is a brand new outdoor light up helicopter toy. Fling the Marble Copter up to 50 feet in the air using the launching wand, and watch as the copter lights up, glows in the dark, the light reflects off the hologram wings, and helicopters to the ground. Great nighttime fun for kids 8 and up. Launch date: May 2012.

Stilt walking is great for co-ordination, cognitive and physical development, balance, confidence, self-esteem, strength, and trust building, and is an extremely interactive activity. Kids' Peg Stilts are recommended for ages 8+ and/or for users under 5ft 2in tall. Kids stilts are available in heights of: 1', 1.5', 2', 2.5', and 3' tall. All stilts have adjustable nylon webbing straps that include Velcro. Straps are located at the toe, ankle, and knee; Knee also has a padding cup to increase stability and comfort. Re-claimed mountain bike tires are used on the peg bottom to increase traction and to absorb shock. Stilts are handmade with care and attention to detail by PegStilts.com and can be used by kids of most sizes. All PegStilts.com products are woman veteran handmade by Kricket Caffery in Portland, OR USA.