October 2012 New Specialty Toys — All

This fun kit includes 4 colors of Body Glitter (2.8 g/0.10 oz); 1 Body Glue (3 ml / 0.10 fl oz); 12 3"x2" Self Adhesive Stencils; 2 pc. brush set; Instruction/Care Card.
— Barb Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hershey, Pa., told TDmonthly in a December 2013 survey that tattoos are one of their best-selling Halloween toys.

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Spring Ring adds extra zing to indoor and outdoor fun. Use them to give favorite old games an exciting new twist or come up with something completely new and different. No Rules Required for this creative new toy. Constructed with a firm foam outer ring and a stretchy trampoline center fabric, the versatile Spring Rings can be used like a paddle, thrown like a frisbee. They even float. Great for indoors (when used with the dry splash ball) or outdoors.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine, Preferred Choice Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Picks Award.
— In a March 2013 survey, Joe Berardoni Jr, manager of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that "The top selling outdoor item over the last two years has been the Spring Ring from Maranda...Even in the winter months, we have sold out of the item consistently, and have reordered several times already in 2013. We sell around 24-30 pieces a month during 'outside' weather months."
— Joe Barardoni Sr., owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a March 2014 survey that the Spring Ring was a best-selling outdoor toy.

Let the magnetic stylus be your pen and the bead board be your paper. Use your imagination to draw shapes, letters and pictures, popping individual beads to the surface. Erase with the tip of a finger.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J. told TDmonthly in a July 2014 survey that the Free Play Magnatab was their store's best-selling toy.

Girls will feel like a princess with mini jeweled tiaras on their fingers. Comes in assorted styles and sizes.

Potty Training Little Ones is geared towards making potty time fun for children. The book walks through each step of potty training. From the time the child is introduced to the potty to the time he or she is ready to go and make it part of their routine. This fun and colorful book also motivates kids by providing coloring pages for each activity - choosing a potty, going for the first time and washing hands.
Awards: National Parenting Seal of Approval 2012

When Molly shares a secret with Olive, the urge to tell is just too great. Olive tells Joe who tells Matt who tells Lola. But Lola is best friends with Molly. Uh-oh, the secret is out, and Olive is in for it. Launch date: August 2012.

Bring the dead to life with ZOMBIE Mods. Mod are removable and repositionable stickers designed to fit plastic bricks like LEGO® and MEGA BLOKS®. They go on easy and can be removed just as quick. No sticky mess...Mods won't leave ick on your brick. Create a zombie apocalypse, WWII missions, a Medieval castle and more. Includes 44 removable/repositionable stickers. Made in the USA.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award

Play along with UG™ of HOMEVESTORS of America, rescuing "Ugly" Properties and rehabilitaing them to make them "Luvly" for resale.  Get started learning to Rescue, Rehab, and Resell Houses, just like on ABC's "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" or A&E's "Flip This House". Learn the game and sign up online and on a mobile device to play in HOMEVESTING tournaments. Prizes galore, including flat screen TVs, XBoxes, Cash. Come learn what Tony Robbins, Robert Kiyosaki, Carlton Sheets and Armando Montelongo charge thousands of dollars for. Learn the trials and tribulations that come along with the adventure of real estate investment, and have fun doing it.

18 inch doll bed linens feature pink and white stripe cotton and white accents. Triple Bunk Bed Pink Stripe Linens Features: (3) mattress covers, (3) pillow cases, (3) coverlets. 100 % cotton. Quality crafted.

Almost everybody can bring her doll to the sleepover. After all the dolls are snuggled down in their matching, stacked bunks, the slumber begins inviting everyone to awaken on the sunny side of the bed. Includes: (3) mattresses, (3) pillows, Dowel stacking devices, (3) sets of Round fenials. Designed in the Windsor style of quality constructed wood. Measures 21.5” x 29” x 11.5”.

18 inch doll day bed with trundle bed. All wood construction, quality-crafted in traditional cottage beadboard design with a classic arched silhouette style, this bed comfortably sleeps 2 dolls up to 20". Trundle can be concealed under the day bed. Linens include two mattresses, pillows, pillow cases, mattress covers and coverlets.Measures 13"x22"x11".

Whether its roosting in caves or flying in the moonlight, you’ll never lose sight of this NEW Safari Ltd® Glow-in-the-Dark Bat. This hand painted, life size replica measures 9” W x 4” H (23 x 10 cm) and is suitable for ages 3 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit www.safariltd.com to explore educational information in five languages and to view and purchase Safari Ltd® 2013 introductions and all other products. Launch date: 2013.

The Cuddle Bear from Elks & Angels is nature's answer to a cuddly companion for little ones. Its silky soft texture made from Australian shearling has a darling gentle face and is flat for ease of cuddling and sleeping on. Sheepskin has a host of benefits, that make this toy hard to resist, it is easy-to-clean, static- and stain-resistant, anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic, and flame retardant. Plus, since it's made with sheepskin, it's incredibly breathable and never smells! Sheepskin is also said to be very soothing and calming for little ones to swaddle into. This adorable cuddle buddy is a cute companion for little ones and has so many great benefits. Launch date: October 2010.
Awards: 2012 Mom's Choice Gold Award

The Little Yoga Mat is a colorful, eco-safe yoga mat for babies and toddlers.  Designed by a yoga mom and created for the under 4 set, The Little Yoga Mat is a multi-purpose mat that works beautifully for tummy time, nap time and on-the-go.  Toss it into a stroller bag or backpack and take it on your travels!  It's simple to clean (soap & water), and comes in 2 yoga inspired designs:  SUN or LOTUS flower.  Kids LOVE having a mat that's just their size. Launch date: January 2011.
— As of 09/25/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com.

Rhapsody luxury indoor play systems, crafted by CedarWorks of Rockport Maine, are incredibly unique. Rhapsody features fine craftsmanship, exquisite design, natural materials; and the modular system is easily adapted to the specific space requirements of any residential or commercial project. Rhapsody is the solution for young children's active play year round. Launch date: March 2011.

KerFlip is a fun, fast anagram word game that families and word nerds can claim as their own. KerFlip's innovative flip-scoring system rewards players for constructing words FASTER than their opponents can. And cleanup has never been simpler: just sweep used letters into the tile chute and funnel them into a collection cup at the end of the game. "KerFlip features a completely original and innovative way to score, called "flip-scoring." The first time a tile is used, it’s worth 10 points. Once it’s been scored, flip it to its orange side. Now it’s worth only 5 points to other players," Damon Tabb, inventor and owner of Creative Foundry Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval, GAMES Magazine BEST Word Game for 2013; Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Best Toy Award; 2012 Dr. Toy: 10 Best Educational Products for 2012; Creative Child Magazine: 2012 Game Of The Year; 2012 Majorfun.com: Major Fun Award; 2012 Playonwords.com: PAL Award.

Children will have arkloads of fun with our 3-sheet Noah's Ark sticker set. Over 75 cheerful creatures of God happily await the help of little hands to find them a home on the included fold-out scene. One-time use. Fold-out scene 7" x 7". Sticker sheets 3½"x 7 ". Launch date: September 2012.

Noah and crew sail to the rescue with our new Boo+Boo Blessings adhesive bandages. 20 colorful bandages starring Noah and his animal friends are a cheerful way to help soothe a flood of tears away. 10 styles. 3 1/4" x 3". Launch date: September 2012.

The Junkyard has been turned into a racing track, by ‘The Race-Kart Crew,’ a team of 8 speedster enthusiasts. They have built their own racing karts and invented some crazy gadgets and traps made from junk found in the Junkyard. Take on the role of one of the crew to create the fastest, meanest racing kart in the Junkyard. Use your creativity to outwit your opponents, roll bombs, release missiles, lay down hidden traps, all while speeding through mud and grass and jumping over collapsed bridges. Launch date: March 2011.

Logan Stones takes the simplicity of ‘Rock Paper Scissors’ and adds to it a fast paced, fun game, that can also be played with strategic precision for a much more thought provoking experience. Launch date: June 2010.

Players must try and collect 6 fruit leaves before their fellow monkeys. However there is an additional obstacle lurking in the jungle. If players are not careful, a hungry gorilla may swipe the fruits that they have gathered. A colorful Toucan can also bring players luck and give them a chance to win more fruit. Launch date: February 2011.

These projects are for the youngest children and work best with a high level of parental support. Skills required include assembly, gluing, hammering and filing. Painting and decorating optional and the crafts to be built are toys that would appeal to younger children.

Quirky and colorful, Under the Nile Scrappys are made from 100% Egyptian Organic Cotton Scraps left over from our clothing scraps. Wastefulness is not in our nature-any time we see a chance to upcycle, we’re going to. Measures 10" in length. Slim body design makes stuffed animal easy to hold. Made of 100% GOTS certified organic Egyptian cotton. Launch date: September 2012.

Whoo Hooo! You little one now has a new friend! Measuring 6", this owl toy will be your child's favorite new companion, especially while on the go! Made with the finest 100% GOTS certified Organic Egyptian cotton.