August 2015 New Specialty Toys — Kits

Make a fabulous Flower. Use the stylus and follow a numbered legend, adding pretty fabric pieces to create a wonderful wall hook.

National Geographic Archaeology Kit: Egyptian Pyramid, The Secret of the Pyramid. Play the role of archaeologist as you explore this pyramid model and the treasures buried within. After using hieroglyphics to decipher the secret to unlocking the pyramid, use tools and techniques similar to those of a real archaeologist to carefully excavate a sarcophagus, death mask, and four canopic urns from inside. Open the sarcophagus and you will discover a model mummy preserved within. As you uncover the artifacts in the pyramid, you will learn about archaeological science, including excavation, conservation, dating, and remote sensing. You will also learn about ancient Egyptian customs, hieroglyphics, mummification, and pyramid construction. Investigate the layout of the pyramid, its various chambers, hidden passageways, and security devices by constructing a three-dimensional cross section. Full-color, 16-page experiment manual.

Decorate 3 child-safe, plastic snow globes with 3 winter/ holiday themed resin figures and create your own winter wonderland! Use the included clay and tools to create additional fun, festive accessories and decorations; add your own tap water, top them off with glitter (also included) and give them a shake to watch your winter scenes come to life.
Snow globes measure approximately 2 7/8” w x 3 5/8” h x 2 3/4" d

Learn about electromagnetism and transform a metal screw into a magnetic hammer. Complete an electric circuit with it to construct this handy doorbell. Use it in your room as a cool science gadget. Contents base board, bell, coil cover, L-shaped cover, battery cover, hammer, coil, adjuster holder, hammer holder, washer screw, screws, adjuster, wire with metal ring,
long screw and nut, terminal caps and detailed instructions. (Doorbell will be about 16.5cm in length. Also required but not provided: 2 x 1.5V AA battery and a small crosshead screwdriver.)
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award

Build this multi-purpose combination lock and learn the mechanism behind it! Choose your own secret code to ensure that only you can unlock your treasures. It’s also a coin bank and secret message holder! Contains a set of plastic lock mechanism, screw, metal shackle, sticker and instructions (makes a 6cm x 12cm combination lock).
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award

Easy to build and fun to create! This entertaining kit inspires young minds to feats of boundless imagination! Contains specially designed coloured foam parts, 2-pin connectors, standard tubes and detailed instructions for building 4 models. (2 bonus model ideas included.)
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award

Create your own lava lamp through chemical reactions. Drop the special fizzy tint tablets in to the beaker and watch as the "Lava" bounces up and down just like a Lava Lamp.

Real Holograms - You can make holograms right in your own home or classroom! Step-by-step instructions make the hologram process easy, educational, and fun!

Litiholo C-RT20 film is a holographic film for making holograms with no chemicals and no development processing.

Everything you need to make real 3D laser holograms - it's so simple, you could be making your first hologram in about an hour! Best of all, with the Litiholo "Instant Hologram" Film Plates, you spend all your time making holograms, not developing them.

The Volcano Experience Kit is a multi-activity kit that has enough to keep anyone interested in volcanos busy. Each kit allows you to mold and paint a model volcano that can actually erupt. You can also dig out rock specimens and identify the igneous rocks with the educational booklet.

The Praying Mantis is a fascinating insect with more than 2400 species in the world! With the Backyard Safari Mantis Mansion, you can watch the amazing life cycle of these unusual creatures, and you may even see some intense “preying” action! It’s easy to set up and it even includes a coupon for ordering praying mantis online. The Mantis Mansion features the exclusive collectable Bug Wrangler: Mantis patch and pop-up field guide!

This 4m make your own garden stepping stone includes a 5.5" x 7.5" x 2-1/4" stepping stone and everything you need to create your own stone. create your own keepsake.
— Casey Sartain, co-owner of Tutoring Toy in Salt Lake City, Uah, told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was one of their best-selling activity kits.

118 piece Builderific with 4-pc toolset including power drill. Durable plastic.
— Gregory Faith, owner of Inside Out Hobbies in Nashua, N.H., told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was a best-selling construction toy at their store.

Looking for unique, and interesting décor for your tween’s room? It’s easy and affordable to get the latest in modern interior design trends with the 3D Head Case™ Wall Art Kits by Fashion Angels. Simply punch out and follow the instructions to slide the bright and colorful patterned pieces together to form the coolest cruelty-free, cardboard wall décor. Then use the decorative stickers, gems, and puffy glitter appliques included with the kit to create the perfect accent and customize your Head Case.  Remember: You don’t have to be a head case to love our Head Case Wall Art kits… but it helps! Each Kit Includes: laser-cut puzzle boards, puffy glitter sticker sheet, decorative gems, paper flower, charm, lace trim, and instructions. There are 4 styles of Head Case Wall art kits - choose from a deer, dog, cat, or bunny – or collect them all to make a major statement (4 styles sold separate).
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award