August 2011 New Specialty Toys — All

Parents' Choice® Award winning musician/composer Ted Jacobs is dedicated to presenting exquisite acoustic musical settings of the world’s most beloved poetry. His third studio CD, Back to the Garden,is a collection of songs based on poems from Robert Louis Stevenson’s A Child’s Garden of Verses.  More than ten years in the making, this album is a companion to Jacobs’ award-winning recording, A Child’s Garden of Songs. "Back to the Garden affords a perfect antidote to urgent schedules and electronic fascination, providing time and space for children to reflect, dream, and imagine while they nurture their creativity with music that’s an ideal match for Stevenson’s poems," Elizabeth Waldman Frazier, publicist at Waldmania PR, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2012.

Includes one 16" green Beanpod, and two Beandolls. The Beandolls are soft and cuddly. The Beanpod can be hung from a loop on its end. Each Beandoll represents a different cultural theme and has a special symbol on it (the meaning of which is explained on its tag).

What’s a pouf? It’s a round, cuddly, over-stuffed plush. It can be used it as a pillow, for home decor or as a huggable friend for little ones. Comes in 3 sizes: 12 inch - $14.95, 10 inch - $10.95 and 7 inch - $8.95. Each size sold separately. Launch date: June 2011.

What’s a pouf? It’s a round, cuddly, over-stuffed plush. It can be used it as a pillow, for home decor or as a huggable friend for little ones. Comes in 3 sizes: 12 inch - $14.95, 10 inch - $10.95 and 7 inch - $8.95. Each size sold separately. Launch date: June 2011.

Draw Star Wars: The Clone Wars is packed with tips and techniques, practice space to draw right in the book, and translucent overlays to make kids a master of drawing. Start with stick figures, move onto basic shapes, and finish up with the details. Learn to draw 20 different Clone Wars characters. The book comes with everything needed, including a black marker, double-tipped metallic — colored pencils, and an always-sharp mechanical pencil. Of course, we also include perhaps the most essential tool for any artist… an eraser.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that she sells "Klutz books of all sorts —  dozens —  especially Star Wars," each week.

The Blast is made specifically for pool play with its engineered design to be more controllable and not bounce as high as the Extreme and Pro. Since it's lightweight, softer, and easier to catch, it is suitable for the whole family.
— Dean Smith, Co-owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells "about a gross" (144) of Waboba skip balls each month, but it's usually a summer item.
— Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly in an August 2014 survey that Waboba is their best-selling toy. They sell over 100 each month between two styles of the ball.

This DVD features twelve engaging, animated stories that will help children develop skills in a second language. While watching, children can switch between languages (Mandarin Chinese and English) at any time, and can also refer to the included bilingual booklet. By doing so, they will learn a large number of useful words and sentences. For kids 2-10 years old.

Individual Beandolls are available in 7 colors. They are also sold in sets of 2, 3, or 4 Beandolls in a plush green pod. Each doll has its own name and elemental symbol. These multicultural, cute friends work together to save Mother Earth from pollution.

What’s a pouf? It’s a round, cuddly, over-stuffed plush. It can be used it as a pillow, for home decor or as a huggable friend for little ones. Comes in 3 sizes: 12 inch - $14.95, 10 inch - $10.95 and 7 inch - $8.95. Each size sold separately. Launch date: June 2011.

What’s a pouf? It’s a round, cuddly, over-stuffed plush. It can be used it as a pillow, for home decor or as a huggable friend for little ones. Comes in 3 sizes: 12 inch - $14.95, 10 inch - $10.95 and 7 inch - $8.95. Each size sold separately. Launch date: June 2011.

Players are battling to build the biggest, baddest rockets possible and send them soaring into space. Each rocket requires metal, fuel, and the expertise needed for liftoff. As players build their rockets, they must beware of their opponents, who are eager to steal their goods and sabotage their work— players may even have some tricks of their own to thwart their opponents' progress. All the while, the launch pad is being constructed—as soon as it’s ready, the rockets that are “go” for launch will blast off into space, leaving all others behind. For 2-4 players; game time is 30-60 minutes.

Gold Mine is a unique tile-laying game in which players build a maze of mine tunnels and control miners that traverse the mine collecting gold nuggets. Players race to be the first to collect enough gold to exit the mine and stake a claim. It may sound easy, but the greedy miners have several tricks up their sleeves in order to gain an advantage—including sneaking through secret passages, fighting for gold, and scaring away other miners with bats. With a different game board every time, a great balance of luck and strategy, and the addition of optional rules, this game doesn't get old. For 2-6 players; game time is 30-60 minutes.

The volcano on the players' island has sprung back to life, unleashing rivers of molten lava in every direction. Players direct lava from the volcano at the center of the island toward the surrounding villages. If lava enters a village, it will heat up and eventually burn. Occasionally, lava will spring up from anywhere on the island and cause even more devastation! To hold back the lava, players can build walls of various materials or play cards to rotate, replace, and remove lava tiles as well as cool down and fortify their own villages.  After the volcano has finished erupting, the player whose village is at the lowest temperature wins. For 2-6 players; game time is 30-60 minutes. Launch date: October 2011.

DINGaRINGs are a 3-in-1 RATTLE, SOFT TOY & TEETHING RING all rolled into one cheeky Australian character. Emma Owl is a truck driver who loves Country music & Surfing, but hates VPL & Speed cameras. Keith Koala works as a DJ, loves schmoozing & silk PJs, but is sick of trying to get the glitter out of his fur in the morning!   DINGaRINGs are safe, non-toxic, and highly interactive. Open up your babie’s senses with the perfect gift for ages 0 & up. Conceived & created in Byron Bay Australia.  Made with a social and ethical conscience in Indonesia.
Awards: Top 10 infant toy of 2010 from Babyology, Top 10 new products from Life Instyle trade show 2009 from KidsStyleFile

This classic style has a beautiful layered pink skirt. The pink velvet bodice, decorated with silver sequin and accented with a blossomed pink flower, will make any princess feel majestic. "We use only soft, durable clothing-quality fabrics, which makes all of our dress ups comfortable. The seams and hems are completely finished and there are no itchy underskirts or fabrics, adding to the comfort," Andrea Farrell from Little Adventures told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011.
— Kim Emigh, vice president of e—commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly in a December 2011 survey that she sells a few brands of costumes, but that Little Adventures tends to do the best because of their relatively lower price point.

This pink rainbow fairy dress up is sprinkled with pixie dust and sequins. The shimmery spandex is embellished with pink rainbow flowers with gems at the center. The knee length, layered tricot skirt is sewn directly into the leotard, making it perfect for daily wear. Launch date: February 2011.

The Cardinal Gates Snap N Nap Lightweight Travel Bed is designed for parents on the go who need a portable baby bed that’s light enough to go anywhere.  Patented design utilizes elastic & aluminum tubing. Fast, 1-minute setup & takedown plus light weight makes this a superior travel bed.  Highly functional for traveling /camping. Launch date: January 2012.

Who hasn’t checked a clock or watch to see “11:11” staring back at them? Search 11:11 on Facebook and Twitter or ask just about anyone and you will learn that 11:11 is the ideal time to make a wish. Enter Wishing Watch, the fashionable, fun jelly band accessory that makes wishing easy and exciting with its daily alarm at 11:11a.m. Wishing Watch is available in seven hot colors and is water resistant. Launch date: August 2011.

Legwarmer + Sock = Pork Chop Kids.  Gives the coverage of tights, but do not have to take them off for diaper changes and potty breaks. Functional and fashionable accessory. 6 months - 8 years old. Launch date: October 2008.

Amy Michelle™ go bebé™ totes help moms keep up with it all, including their style.  Amy Michelle offers a baby bag and handbag combination that accommodates both mom and baby in elegant fashion. Launch date: September 2011.
Awards: 2010 Sam Walton Entreprenuer of the Year; 2009 American Express Women in Business

The newest addition to the Stonz line is Rain Boot Linerz. They are made with ultra soft, fine fibre Velour-fleece which will leave kids feet warm, dry & comfortable. The linerz can be worn in both tall and short boots and the unisex color allows them to be worn in a variety of styles.

First Toddle® Baby Gym is a comprehensive play and development system that takes a baby from 3 months to 3+ years of age.  One product is all parents need to help their children learn to stand and walk.  It also helps children with special needs. "First Toddle® Baby Gym is one development system that grows with a child and replaces other infant and toddler toys.  Not only is First Toddle® Baby Gym enjoyed by children of all walks of life, it has dramatic positive impact on children who need a bit more support to get started (e.g., children with special needs)," Mike Monaghan, CEO of First Toddle, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.
Awards: 2009 - Creative Child Magazine's "Toy of the Year" 2009 - Creative Child Magazine's "Product of the Year" 2009 - iParenting Media Award Winner 2009 - The Toy Man Seal of Approval 2009 - The Toy Man Best of 2009 Award 2010 - Creative Child Magazine's "Toy of the Year" 2010 - Creative Child Magazine's "Product of the Year" 2010 - Mom's Best Award 2010 - WTS Toy Review 5-Star Award 2010 - GreatDad.com 2010 - NAPPA Honors 2011 - AblePlay - Top 10 Newest Products and Top 2% of Products We've Ever Reviewed for Children with Special Needs

Our 6" removable logos are perfect for electronics and are a great add-on item.

Peel-N-Stick borders measure 5.7"X12'.