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October 2011 New Specialty Toys — AllAge Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Boys And Girls
Soft, white, and squishy, this 15" spherical polar bear is made of all new polyester fiber. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33104 (added 10/26/2011) . AnyBook Reader - 60 Hour Edition From: FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS Other products from FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS
AnyBook Reader is a reading enhancement and reinforcement tool enabling language and reading enjoyment and improvement. This flexible record and playback tool with 60 hours of recording time enables read-out-loud record and playback by parent and/or child, building experience, confidence and reading ability. By recording their own reading voice the child can reinforce their own reading performance and the ability to record and playback any book or text tailors the reading and learning experience to the individual child. With ease parents can “read” to their child whenever he or she desires. The AnyBook Reader uses a simple touch, record, playback process that allows users to record the words on any page of any book so they can read to their children or grandchildren even when they’re not there. The AnyBook Reader comes with a selection of AnyBook Reader stickers. Each sticker uses a unique code which allows users to associate different recordings with every page of the book. These stickers use special glue that won’t damage the book so they can be removed and re-used at any time. — As of 10/25/2011 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: A great way for distant family members to stay connected with kids; can be used with any book; stickers are reusable. Cons: Takes a little while to set up. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33103 (added 10/25/2011) . AnyBook Reader - 15 Hour Edition From: FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS Other products from FRANKLIN ELECTRONIC PUBLISHERS
AnyBook Reader is a reading enhancement and reinforcement tool enabling language and reading enjoyment and improvement. This flexible record and playback tool with 15 hours of recording time enables read-out-loud record and playback by parent and/or child, building experience, confidence and reading ability. By recording their own reading voice the child can reinforce their own reading performance and the ability to record and playback any book or text tailors the reading and learning experience to the individual child. With ease parents can “read” to their child whenever he or she desires. The AnyBook Reader uses a simple touch, record, playback process that allows users to record the words on any page of any book so they can read to their children or grandchildren even when they’re not there. The AnyBook Reader comes with a selection of AnyBook Reader stickers. Each sticker uses a unique code which allows users to associate different recordings with every page of the book. These stickers use special glue that won’t damage the book so they can be removed and re-used at any time. — As of 10/25/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Easy to use; Can be used with any book; a good way for parents and family members who live far away to connect with children. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33102 (added 10/25/2011) . All Toasty Friends products are filled with American-grown flaxseed and a special combination of FDA food grade herbs, which means they retain their temperature and aroma longer and provide ultimate therapy benefits. A Toasty Bear & Friends animal can help calm a child, soothe aches and pains, speed healing, relieve symptoms of flu, bronchitis, and other illnesses. They can warm up hands and feet, and fill a void caused by a loss or life change. They are ideal for those with arthritis, sore muscles, stress, anxiety, cramps, Alzheimer's, or anyone who needs a little tender loving care. Toasty Bears & Friends are a fun and inviting way to provide soothing comfort for the body and mind. Over the years, the Toasty Bears Collection has grown to include a menagerie of friends such as Toasty Junior Bears, Toasty Curly Bears, Toasty Chamois Bears, and Toasty Looped Fabric Bears. In addition to these adorable lavender bears, the Toasty Bears & Friends Collection includes the Toasty Bunny Collection, the Toasty Wild Animal Collection, Toasty Beach Collection, and the Toasty Collar Collection. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33101 (added 10/25/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 2 to 5 Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: China; United States Gender: Boys And Girls
Pony Pals are sidewalk pony bikes designed for children 2-5 years old. These pony bikes come with a life-like pony head with groomable mane, a miniature English saddle with matching tack, and a tail that bounces up and down when the pony bike is ridden. "Pony Pals are unique. There are no other life-like pony bikes in the market. Plus you can choose the color of mane, saddle & tack and color of tires at no extra cost," William C. Melzer, president of Pony Pals Ranch, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33097 (added 10/24/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: China SKU or Item #: 793573865038 Gender: Boys And Girls
This toy is a box set of 12 realistic toy fish about 3 inches long. The fish species are the ones we catch: Walleye, Northern Pike, Brook Trout, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Pumpkinseed, Crappie, Muskellunge, Tiger Musky, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass. Made of plastic and hand painted. Box measures 7” x 3.8” x 1.4”. Launch date: November 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33096 (added 10/24/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 14 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: Philippines SKU or Item #: 3466 Gender: Boys And Girls
A full, tulle skirt and delicate flowers sweetly accent this dancing doll's ensemble. She shows off her grace while holding a favorite teddy bear. An ideal recital gift. Includes doll stand. Launch date: July 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33095 (added 10/24/2011) . Rockin' Raggedy Ann From: LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER Other products from LINDA RICK, THE DOLL MAKER
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 14 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: Philippines SKU or Item #: 3472 Gender: Boys And Girls
Giddy-up! With all of Raggedy Ann's charm, this darling rides off to her next imaginative adventure. Designed by award-winning designer and artist Linda Rick. Licensed by Precious Moments and Simon & Schuster. The full-vinyl doll is 9 inches tall and sits on a wooden rocking horse. Launch date: July 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33094 (added 10/24/2011) . Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Boys And Girls
Players must complete each word challenge and motor across the USA. "Rest Stop" cards add to the fun along the way, with lucky breaks and the occasional pothole. Road Trip game contains 120 Challenge Cards, 40 "Rest Stop" cards, 7.5" x 20" Vintage Road Map Board, 30-sided Alphabet die, and 4 retro Station Wagon movers. Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award; 2011 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award for Best Toys — As of 10/21/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews on Amazon.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33093 (added 10/24/2011) . Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Boys And Girls
Think-ets Holiday Collection is a carefully selected assortment of well-known holiday items that will engage kids before and after all the presents have been opened. Kids will love the holiday themed trinkets and will begin telling lots of great stories right before your eyes. The game has 15 miniature trinkets from around the world and the same instruction booklet as Think-ets Original, with 10 different games to play, all housed in a red or green mesh pouch. Now kids can have their own Think-ets game with a holiday theme to it. Sample contents include: snowman, snowflake, jingle bell, present, tree, polar bear, slice of Yule log cake, ring, milk bottle, plate, and more. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33091 (added 10/24/2011) . This nostalgic edition of the classic CANDYLAND ® game is a “sweet” way for young children to have fun and learn at the same time. The adventure takes you on a wonderful journey, travelling past the Crooked Old Peanut Brittle House, and Lollypop Woods until you eventually reach Home Sweet Home… As this magical experience unfolds, your child is learning colors without reading or counting. This collectible tin edition features the charming graphics of the 1955 edition as well as the iconic gingerbread men. It is a timeless edition to be enjoyed by children of all ages with a sweet tooth for fun! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33090 (added 10/24/2011) . This premium edition game features the great fun of Monopoly with many premium upgrades including a solid wood cabinet in a black painted finish with a recessed flocked silver foil stamped rolling area. Other upgrades include an integrated storage area with lined compartments and a wooden banker's tray. This deluxe set also includes a silver foil stamped game path and Chance and Community Chest cards, Monopoly money with silver ink printing, wooden houses and hotels and plated die-cast tokens. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33089 (added 10/24/2011) . For game fans who like nostalgia and style, Winning Solutions’ Library Classic Collection includes special editions of MONOPOLY, SCRABBLE and CLUE board games, packaged within a luxe faux-leather “book” that makes a decorative addition to any bookshelf. Each game design is inspired by original graphics and game pieces that made these brands cultural icons, such as wooden houses and hotels in the MONOPOLY Library Classic game, and die-cast metal “weapon” play pieces in the CLUE Libary Classic version. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33088 (added 10/24/2011) . Players of all ages and abilities will enjoy the new BIG scale Scrabble, which is 50 percent larger than the original version, making the print easier to read and letters easier to manipulate for older (and even younger) players. The Giant SCRABBLE game features an oversized, rotating wooden game board. The tiles and rack are also made with wood and the gold-foil raised grid keeps letters in place during play. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33087 (added 10/24/2011) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Age Range: 0 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Made in: Indonesia SKU or Item #: BCM Gender: Boys And Girls
Smart Mat multi-purpose play mats are ideal indoors or out; for playrooms, story time, snack time, the beach, backyard, even classrooms. Children will engage in hours of imaginative play using their own vehicles, such as PlaSmart’s Wonky Wheels, as well as play figures. With a giant play surface (minimum 78” x 46”), Smart Mats are easy to clean, travel, and store. Made from high quality, coated, EVA foam. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33086 (added 10/24/2011) . The House that Jack Built Cassie Dollhouse Kit From: MELISSA & DOUG Other products from MELISSA & DOUG
The Cassie brings plenty of charm to a doll's neighborhood. The second floor has two dormers with gable windows, while the first floor features a transom-lit door and three-over-four windows for well-lit living spaces. An open back makes designing and decorating easy. This superior-quality dollhouse comes as natural, unpainted wood, and is ready to be assembled, shingled and decorated by its owner. Shingles and paint not included in kit. 1:12 scale. Dimensions: 18" x 20.5" x 24" Assembled — In an October 2011 survey, Robert Lightburn from Cville's Hobbies, Games and Toys in Charlottesville, Va., told TDmonthly that "Collectible doll houses, like Melissa and Doug's House that Jack Built," are their best selling keepsake items. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33082 (added 10/20/2011) . In this game, players build a railroad empire in the land of the rising sun. Players use their initial investment to build track. Then pick up commodities where they are grown, mined, or manufactured and deliver them to a lucrative place of demand. Players complete a delivery and make the money they need to buy larger, faster trains, and expand their railroad empire. Win the game by building the most effective railroad empire. Obstacles are rival tracks and Japan’s great mountains, channels, and rivers and restrictive coastline. Nippon Rails is geographically accurate. The game depicts Japan’s rivers, plains, and mountains, as well as its natural resources. It’s a great way to learn about the geography, business, shipping, and transportation of Europe while having fun with friends or family. For 2-6 players. Playing Time: 120-240 minutes. Launch date: October 20, 2011. — As of 10/20/2011 this product had 6.7 out of 10 stars from 358 ratings on BoardGameGeek.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33081 (added 10/20/2011) . Watching the rising and falling colored blobs in these lamps is hypnotizing. They measure 13.75 inches tall and come in three assorted colors: pink, green and blue. — Mary Porter, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn Va., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that she sells several of these lamps each month, making them her best selling tween item. — Marc Slotin, owner of My Imagination Station in Spartanburg, S.C., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2013 survey that lava lamps were a big seller with tweens. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33056 (added 10/19/2011) . Be Happy Helping Hand Friendship Bracelet From: NATURAL LIFE INC. Other products from NATURAL LIFE INC.
This bracelet features a pink band covered in orange rhinestones, and bright orange ties. 7" long. — Joanne Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that jewelry from Natural Life is a best selling product for tweens at her store. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33055 (added 10/19/2011) . You Have to Stop This (The Secret Series 5) by Pseudonymous Bosch From: LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY Other products from LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY
A class trip to a local natural history museum takes a dangerous turn for the characters of this book, the fifth and allegedly final installment of The Secret Series, when a mummy with a missing finger goes missing. Launch date: September 2011. — As of 10/19/2011 this book had 5 out of 5 stars from 155 reviews on BarnesandNoble.com. — As of 10/19/2011 this book had 5 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on Amazon.com. — As of 10/19/2011 this book had 4.39 out of 5 stars from 106 ratings on GoodReads.com. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33054 (added 10/19/2011) . There’s a conga in the Congo with these 10 wild instruments. Includes Leopard conga drum with 10-bell tambourine lid; Antelope slide whistle; Hornbill water whistle; 2 giraffe maracas; Croc cabasa & clacker; Twister hand drum and 2 snake drumsticks. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33053 (added 10/17/2011) . Age Range: 0 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Boys And Girls
Designed by a physician to assist in developing a child’s oral-motor alertness. The Busy Bee Baby Buzzer stimulates auditory senses with blinking lights and music. The bee gently vibrates and plays soothing and calming classical tunes. The bee’s soft ears are ideal for the orally-dependent child. The color buttons let caregiver or child select what they’d like to hear. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33052 (added 10/17/2011) . Emergency Vehicles Light and Sound Puzzle From: MELISSA & DOUG Other products from MELISSA & DOUG
Place the last puzzle piece into the emergency vehicle to see the lights flash and hear the sirens. This 9-piece wooden peg puzzle features three 3-piece emergency vehicles, with a full-color, matching picture under each piece. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33051 (added 10/17/2011) . Crayola Super Tips Markers have unique, durable tips for drawing thick or thin lines. Use the sides for coloring in large areas and the tips for adding details. Super Tips are great for school projects, doodling, and coloring fun.These markers use ink that's formulated to easily wash from skin and most children's clothing. As an added bonus, these sets include some Silly Scent markers. The set of 50 contains 12 markers with silly scents. — As of 10/14/2011 this product had 3.9 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Very washable; scented markers smell good. Cons: Yellow marker is actually orange; colors aren't true to their cap colors. — As of 10/14/2011 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: Glides smoothly; good color variety; comfortable grip. Cons: Messy; two reviewers said that the markers were not, in fact, washable. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33050 (added 10/14/2011) . Age Range: 9 to 16 Specialty: Yes (as of 2011) Gender: Girls
Take home this LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean The Black Pearl (4184). After 13 years, Davy Jones has come to take Jack Sparrow back to the Flying Dutchman. As his tentacled adversary boards the Black Pearl with his brackish crew, Maccus and Bootstrap Bill, Jack and his friends Will and Joshamee are in no mood to surrender just yet. The LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean The Black Pearl (4184) includes: Jack Sparrow MiniFigure; Will Turner MiniFigure; Joshamee Gibbs MiniFigure; Davy Jones MiniFigure; Maccus and Bootstrap Bill MiniFigures. Contains 804 pieces. Launch date: October 2011. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33046 (added 10/14/2011) .
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