November 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

The Step2 Easel for Two allows two children to draw at the same time. It's a great way to combine creative play time with socializing.  Includes two hinged easels: one with a chalkboard and one with a metal dry erase board, a paper clip on each side for drawing, painting activities or to display work, middle storage area holds art supplies for easy access from both sides, deep trays and pencil ledges keep paint, brushes, markers, chalk and erasers (not included) within easy reach.  Measures 42.5"(H) x 26.5"(W) x 22.75"(D).  No assembly required.
— As of 10.25.10, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 182 reviews on Walmart.com and was listed as the #4 bestseller in Pretend Play.  PROS: Roomy trays, holds children's interest.  CONS:  Dry erase board may not erase.

Constructed from sustainable cedar wood, the Adventure Wooden Swing Set includes a covered play deck above a clubhouse, an 8' Super Safe Speedy Slide, two belt swings with kid-friendly chains, two-person glider with kid-friendly chains, covered lower-level picnic/activity table, rock climbing wall, flat step ladder, sand box.  This Adventure Wooden Swing Set features the Safe-T-Fuse Fastener System (Patent Pending).
— As of 10.25.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 29 reviews on Walmart.com and was listed as the #1 bestseller in Outdoor Play.  PROS: great value, fun for kids. CONS: Difficult, lengthy assembly.

Pillow Pets plush folding stuffed animals are suitable for all ages - from toddlers to teens, expectant mothers to grandmothers! Whether you choose a jungle animal, farm critter or sea creature or all of the above Pillow Pets plush products are all cute and cuddly.
— As of 10.25.2010, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on ToysRUs.com and this product was listed No. 28 in ToysRUs.com's best-selling toys.

The Justin Bieber Singing Doll - 'Baby' features a 30-second clip of the featured song, an outfit Justin really wore in the video, and a cool mini fan magazine.  Choose from "Baby" or "One Less Lonely Girl".
— As of 10.25.2010, this product had 2 out of 5 stars from 1 review on ToysRUs.com and this product was listed No. 11 in ToysRUs.com's best-selling toys.

The Melissa & Doug Wooden Slice and Bake Cookie Set lets children ages three and up pretend to bake, decorate, and serve cookies, all while practicing fine motor skills, learning number concepts, and more. The set includes a dozen wooden cookies, a dozen wooden decorating pieces, and toy wooden kitchen utensils.
— As of 10.25.2010, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 81 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 22 on the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS:  Durable and fun.  CONS:  Recalled in Canada for barium in the paint.
— The Slice and Bake Cookie Set was one of only two wooden items that sells well for Tracie Meadows, owner of Whippersnappers on St. Simons Island, Ga.

This wood clock features colorful shaped numbers, perfect for learning to tell time.  Place the colorful numbered shape pieces in their proper places on the face of the soundly-built clock, and move the hour and minute hands to make learning time fun.  Measures 9" x 5".
—As of 10.25.2010, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 91 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 15 on the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS:  Durable, encourages learning.  CONS:  Some versions have a pentagon with 6 sides, and a hexagon with 5 sides.

This makes a great costume from the movie Toy Story.  Product includes set of inflatable vinyl wings.
—As of 10.25.2010, this product had 3 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 3 on the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Good costume. CONS: Can leak air.

A wide variety of horse breeds are carefully sculpted to ensure realistic and accurate depiction of each one. Educational information in five languages is included with each replica. All our products are hand-painted, phthalate-free and thoroughly safety-tested. Replica size: 6" L x 4" H (15.25 x 10 cm). Suggested age 3+.

These 49-key stringed pianos feature perfect pitch with true piano sound (without the use of electronics). The keys are the same dimensions as those on a full-sized piano, the keyboard half the width. Baby Grands are available in White, Black, Red; Upright in Black, White. Includes cushioned bench.

Schoenhut's three-octave Traditional Deluxe Spinet, with a keyboard almost half the size of an adult piano, is designed for the three-to-nine-year-old. The span of the keyboard allows room for playing with both hands. The standard key width promotes proper finger placement, enabling an easy transition to a larger piano. Chime-like notes, the unique sound for which Schoenhut is famous, are produced by small hammers striking steel music rods. Available in Black, White, Mahogany/Black. Includes bench, Schoenhut's Learning System, songbook and a color-coded strip that fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord.

This Iridescent Butterfly Necklace features white and purple iridescent paper butterflies that hang on adjustable pink and purple cords.

The penguin on this necklace glows in the dark and is available in assorted colors (purple, turqouise, blue, and green). The neon cord reflects black light, displaying rainbow gradients. The satin rainbow cord also comes with an adjustable back and two silver balls to complement the penguin pendant.

Available in an assorted dozen for retail, the Rhinestone Key Necklace features either clear or multi-colored rhinestones. Each pendant hangs on an adjustable silver ball chain.

This Mood Tooth/Claw Necklace features a pendant that hangs from an adjustable wax cord. Each necklace also has two mood beads on it, which change colors when touched or worn. Each pendant hangs on a "Mood Jewelry" retail header tag, which will define the meanings of each color the mood material turns.

The Folkmanis turtleneck turtle puppet has a moveable mouth and two front legs.  It is 12 inches tall, 8 inches wide and 5 inches long (30.5 x 20.3 x 12.7 cm). This cute green turtle has a gray/green shell and a yellow turtle neck and underneath.

Toy Bungee is designed to keep toys, cups, pacifiers and other objects from being thrown or dropped to the floor via its strap harness. The button design of the Toy Bungee has been carefully crafted to outsmart the most intelligent toddlers. Parents can enjoy peace of mind knowing that baby or toddler can throw or drop as much as they like, and the object won’t hit the dirty floor.

These plushy derms are meticulously designed and hand-crafted. Measures 17" x 10", and machine washable. Hypoallergenic stuffing. Polyester fiber. Made in USA.

This 15 car set will be packaged in a display Collector case with a road map packaging that marks out the “Mother Road” as it journeys through each of the eight states from Chicago to L.A.  The cars chosen for this collectible item all belong, like the route itself, to the Golden age of motoring.  All materials used are authentic with real rubber tires and 100% die-cast metal body and chassis.  Detailed graphics, custom license plates, serialized and official licensing by the respective automobile companies make each of these cars correct and credible replicas. 

Standing six inches tall and featuring five points of articulation, each Zombie Ninja comes with his own katana.  Limited edition: only 3000 pieces.

Bring a bit of nature to the nursery, with this whimsical mobile.  It comes in simple shapes, showcasing the beauty of nature and animals.

Just one pull on this cuddly soft animal starts a lullaby for baby to enjoy.

Just one pull on this cuddly soft animal starts a lullaby for baby to enjoy.

Black Cat, the sometimes ally and love interest of Spider-Man, joins the Marvel X Bishoujo Collection  (combining iconic superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings). Also known as Felicia Hardy, Black Cat comes to life in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita, and is the first in the series to be enlarged to the 1/7th scale, standing at 9" tall atop an exclusive display base consisting of a miniature building in deep perspective.

At nearly 12" tall, Rogue is featured in a 1/6 scale similar to the other characters in the Danger Room Sessions line. Sculpted by Erick Sosa, Rogue features a Sentinel face base on top of a mechanical projector.  Every mutant in the Danger Room Sessions series is mounted on a unique Danger Room holographic environment with translucent parts that glow with a built-in LED light in the base.