December 2008 New Specialty Toys — All

Aurora’s charismatic Dilly Dallys line includes eight different animals. Mousey, Alley Cat and Howler (14” MSRP $14.99) feature different patches embroidered on their bellies and feet. The patches represent a characteristic of each animal. For example, Howler the Monkey features a banana; Alley Cat, a fish bone; and Mousey, a slice of cheese. Howler and Alley Cat’s uneven smiles or Mousey’s charming, oversized front tooth will put smiles on the faces of children and adults alike. The other Dilly Dallys — Laramie Lion, B.B. Bear, Woesome Wolf, Harry Hound and Darius Donkey (16” MSRP $17.99) — feature sleepy eyes and curious grins and are the perfect huggable day or nighttime buddy for children ages two and up.

Puffee Luvs are nearly impossible to put down once you start holding and cuddling them. Puffee Luvs (6”, MSRP: $5.50) include a kitty, pig, cow, bear, bunny and elephant. Perfect for kids of all ages, each of the cuddly animals is bean-filled and machine washable and soft enough for nap time.

Aurora inked a deal to produce an exclusive plush product line for Stephan Pastis’ Pearls Before Swine, the hit cartoon comic strip syndicated in more than 550 newspapers worldwide. Aurora’s Pearls plush product line will initially include seven pieces. The free standing, 12 inch plush includes Rat, Pig, and Croc (MSRP: $10.99). Buyers won’t be able to resist the smaller 8-inch pieces, which include Rat, Pig, Croc and Zebra (pictured, MSRP: $6.99). You can "meet" Stephan Pastis by watching the video, taken at Toy Fair 2009.

The Gisela Doll from Medieval Maidens is 18" tall with a soft body and is the first doll in the Medieval Maidens doll line. The clothing is historically accurate, featuring a blue dress with gold trim, chemise undergarment, socks with ribbon garters, brown faux leather shoes, and a flowered headpiece. The doll also comes with a doll stand.

Gisela wakes up for a very exciting day. Someone new is coming to the castle. And Gisela is going to become a member of Papa's Court. All in the same day! The little princess can hardly wait for the day to begin...

Dare to Lead! is an interactive board game that develops leadership skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. Dare to Lead! is a flexible new learning tool for students and adults. It can be used for leadership classes, CAPP classes, Planning 10, retreats (school and corporate), and individual lesson topics. This game is designed for individuals and groups to work their way through questions that require problem solving ability, the power of persuasion, group dynamics and co-operation, taking a stand on issues or dilemmas, and creative thinking.

In this Movie Edition of Consensus®, launching in March 2009, the object of the game remains the same as in the original Consensus®, but the central theme of the game revolves around movies. Game play is driven by questions of opinion regarding movies.

This classic from Dr. Seuss takes children on a rhyming adventure through riddles and puns. Hardcover, 63 pages.

This paperback by Joy Massof and illustrated by Terry Sirrell lets kids indulge their nasty side while getting a bit of education. More than 50 topics are covered, including acne, maggots, halitosis and snot. Cartoons and experiments, such as making fake snot, add to the fun. Paperback, 224 pages. Launch date: January 2000.

World Series Champions are teamed up with a classic car from the same year. Highly detailed: opening doors and hoods, steerable front wheels, detailed interior and chassis. Serially-numbered limited edition.

Exclusive to Press Pass Collectibles, the OCC chopper is the hottest NBA licensed die cast around! With superior details and over 50 parts, this die case metal collectible blows away the competition. Accented in team colors, and showcasing team logos, these expertly crafted pieces are a must have for any true fan. Collect your favorite National Basketball Associaton team from this limited series!

Press Pass Eclipse features a 90-card base that focuses exclusively on drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Eclipse is the only product that has Teammate Autographs featuring signatures from NASCAR’s top teams on one card (example: Hendrick Motorsports – Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Casey Mears). The Memorabilia program features event-used car covers. Eclipse is a super-premium quality brand printed on 24-point stock.

In January 2009 Press Pass releases a new brand of NASCAR trading cards: Element. Exploring the science of NASCAR, this new brand takes collectors on an exciting and insightful journey that reveals the scientific side of one of the world’s most technical sports. Element also offers solid value delivering at least one memorabilia and one autograph card per hobby box.

After being named the “Best Football Box to Bust” in 2007 by Beckett Publications, Press Pass Legends makes its triumphant return in 2008. With 18-pack hobby boxes delivering at least 5 hard autographs and 1 game-used jersey card, collectors have a chance to obtain not only all-time greats from the past, but the legends of the future as well. On top of being able to find autographs of the top rookies for 2008, such as Darren McFadden, Matt Ryan, Jonathan Stewart, and Brian Brohm, the set will also include the likes of Brett Favre, Joe Montana, Gale Sayers, and Jack Lambert – all featured in photos from their collegiate careers.

With the conclusion of the NBA draft, and the anticipation of the on-court debuts of the new rookie class building among collectors, Press Pass 2008 Basketball will be the first place collectors have the chance to obtain autographs and game-used jersey cards of the top rookies from the 2008 draft, including the top 7 picks, and of 15 of the top 17 players selected. Player selection is unrivaled and includes Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, OJ Mayo, Jerryd Bayless, Eric Gordon, DJ Augustin, UCLA lottery picks Kevin Love & Russell Westbrook, Stanford teammates & twins Brook and Robin Lopez, NCAA Champion teammates Brandon Rush & Mario Chalmers, and the #1 pick in this year’s WNBA draft Candace Parker. Every hobby box will deliver five on-card autographs and one game used jersey card.

With 18-pack hobby boxes delivering at least 5 hard autographs and 1 jersey card, collectors have a chance to obtain not only all-time greats from the past, but the legends of the future as well.  On top of being able to find autographs of top rookies for 2008, such as Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, OJ Mayo and Candace Parker, the set will also include the likes of Jerry West, Larry Bird, James Worthy, and Clyde Drexler, all featured in photos from their collegiate careers.  Each pack will yield at least one sequentially numbered card, every box will deliver at least 4 legendary autographs, and 1 of 1 Press Plates will fall at least one per case.

The inaugural release of Press Pass Speedway features a photography-driven base set that provides an up-close look at NASCAR’s stars as they prepare to take the track. In addition to the 100-card comprehensive base set, collectors can look for exclusive autograph and memorabilia cards that are only available in Speedway. For the first time ever, Press Pass has paired top drivers and their winning crew chiefs together on an autograph card.

Kid Hip CD was written and arranged with the help of Qualified, Certified and Credentialed teaching professionals, most of whom teach at the Kindergarten and Preschool levels.  The words and music are designed to stimulate the child's learning through Repetition, Encouragement, Praise and Fun. Each song is personalized with the name of the child the CD is given to, and the name is used over 50 times throughout the CD. Awards: 2009 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award; 2009 Family Choice Award; 2009 Mom's Best Award; 2010 The Toy Man Seal of Approval Recognition Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product Award

This Teachers version from Kid Hip offers a unique and original way to help teach.  The CD helps to get the class laughing, participating and best of all learning with a personalized CD custom made for the class.  The class will get a kick out of hearing their name and their teacher's name in the 9 educational songs.  There are two CDs to choose from.

The rich colors and patterns of the We-Blocks will evoke a child’s curiosity and desire to explore as well as fulfill their imagination. There are three sets in this series: the Tactile Cube, the Reflector Cube and the Construction Tower. The Tactile Cube set consists of 6 blocks, 2 pink with dot pattern, 2 green with grid pattern and 2 blue with concentric circles and have anti-slip pads to allow use as a walkway. The Reflector Cube set consists of 6 anti shatter mirrored blocks in yellow, pink and green. Mirrors include concave, convex, and funhouse. The Construction Tower set consists of 4 green blocks with a solid square design, 2 yellow blocks with an open square "window" design, 2 blue blocks with an open "rectangular" design and 2 pink triangular blocks. Blocks fit together like puzzle pieces.

Characteristic that sets this product apart:
The dot, grid and concentric circle patterns of the Tactile Cube are tactile stimuli with different intensity. The mirrors of the Reflector Cube are concave, convex and funhouse to give different ways to visually explore. The Construction Tower set adds windows and triangle pieces for another level of play.

Whenever a child wears a t-shirt or sweatshirt bearing The Wumbler Patch logo or Wumbler designs, both children and their parents are supporting The Wumbler Patch's initiative and goals in "making the world a better place for ALL children." The entire line of Wumbler Patch apparel comes in watermelon colors ONLY: red, green, and brown, with white arriving this Spring.

The theme of this DVD is about dinosaurs. Your children will be delighted with the dinosaur story and will want to see it over and over and again. Also, you will finds songs that will have your children moving, learning and burning calories. Counting to 100 is also a favorite of many teachers as well as children. This DVD will keep children occupied and delighted as Shawn Brown, the Pied Piper of Early Childhood, strikes it big with this first DVD project.

This CD is loaded with early childhood concepts. Math, Science, Spanish, Cultural diversity, Manners and so much more. This CD will rock your children's world.

Whether you have a large childcare facility or home center this CD will quickly get your children trained to the childcares new pied piper. Parents this one is even good for the ride in the car and the last song of the night. Shawn Brown's personal favorite is "Going Outside".