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December 2008 New Specialty Toys — Play SetsThese colorfully outfitted fairies are available in eight designs: Daisy, Rose, Honeysuckle, Bluebell, Damsel-fly, Lily, Tulip and Sweet Pea. Each comes with a wooden stand and has iridescent wings and limbs that are poseable. — “Despite their recent difficulties, they stand by their product and maintain their commitment to small business,” Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska, told TDmonthly in late 2008, when more than 7 percent of 52 retailers named Small World as one of their favorite companies. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21912 (added 12/19/2008) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: MOF50629 Launch Date: December 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
God saved Noah and his family from a great flood by giving him a very special assignment. He told Noah to build a BIG ark, with room for two of every kind of creature, one male and one female (Genesis 6-9). Children can make the story come to life with this interactive Noah's Ark playset that includes Noah, 14 animals and an ark. Launch date: December 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21734 (added 12/12/2008) . The Horse Farm Stable features three horseboxes, a section for refreshments and an area for grooming. It includes three figures, three ponies, a kitten, a wheel barrel, hay, a ladder, fences and many other accessories. Dimensions are 21” L x 11” D x 10” H. — "Playmobil is selling really well for us," Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys in Hendersonville, N.C., told TDmonthly in early 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21673 (added 12/10/2008) . This training ring, an add-on set for Playmobil’s Circus Ring, comes with a lion, leopard, tiger and trainer, as well as other fun accessories. It even includes an access tunnel for the animals. — In October 2008, seven of 68 retailers told TDmonthly Playmobil is a best seller in their stores. — “Right now, Playmobil is taking a nice upward climb,” remarked Patti Tepper-Rasmussen, owner of Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games in Oklahoma City. — Paul Faustine of Red Dragon Toys in Brunswick, Maine, said he sells hundreds of pieces of Playmobil per month. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21505 (added 11/26/2008) . This wooden castle includes 26 pieces, featuring three knights, a king and queen, a working drawbridge and rope ladders. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21265 (added 11/11/2008) . This colorful construction kit comes in a plastic carrying case that snaps closed and has a handle on the top. It includes more than 650 pieces, including wheels and connectors to build moveable models. Projects include a water mill house, a merry-go-round, a car, a helicopter and a sports car. The pieces make a click sound when connected or pulled apart. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21264 (added 11/11/2008) . Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This is the first minigolf course to take away and play anywhere, indoor or outdoor. It was a finalist for the Golf Europe product award in 2008. The set includes 13 obstacles, one club, two balls and a scorepad. The game can be played on grass, tarmac, carpet, wood floors or ice. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21038 (added 10/27/2008) . Sprig Hollow - Honey Bee's Garden Home From: SPRIG TOYS, INC. Other products from SPRIG TOYS, INC.
For a preschooler’s first foray into gardening, Sprig offers Honey Bee’s Garden Home. “Plantable” packaging grows into wildflowers and herbs in the flower pot and beehive that double as a sand strainer and water bucket. Kids can help the included Honey Bee character grow a beautiful garden for the Sprig Hollow community. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20960 (added 10/16/2008) . Sprig Hollow - Dragonfly's Heli-Scoopter From: SPRIG TOYS, INC. Other products from SPRIG TOYS, INC.
Dragonfly’s Heli-Scoopter is a durable vehicle that cleverly transforms into a sturdy sand tool. Sized for “take along” fun, this water resistant, five-in-one play set includes a Sprig Hollow insect character with interchangeable wings.Dragonfly’s Heli-Scoopter is also a shovel and the helipad is a sand strainer. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20958 (added 10/16/2008) . Sprig Hollow - Bee & Butterfly's Farm From: SPRIG TOYS, INC. Other products from SPRIG TOYS, INC.
Butterfly’s Farm features a water-resistant “farmhouse” with four play/garden shelves. When assembled by an adult, a large funnel and chute fit into slots on the shelves, ready to be filled with sand or water for plenty of flowing fun. The two insect characters—Bee and Butterfly—have chunky bodies with soft, interchangeable wings and a simple slot that allows them to “sit” on the shelves and in the sturdy Farm Truck. The hood of the truck doubles as a sand rake or plow. “We want parents to get outside and spend time with their kids,” says Sprig Toys co-founder and toy industry veteran Chris Clemmer. “And, since Sprig Hollow is made from recycled materials, the toys provide an opportunity to talk about caring for the earth.” Launch date: 2008. Past videos: Toy Fair 2009 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20957 (added 10/16/2008) . This combo garden and playset gives girls the opportunity to grow a Lilly Bloom and Jasmine Fern while also utilizing the main flower as an enchanting doll house. The set comes with two dolls, two seed packets and 20 accessories. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20874 (added 10/2/2008) . Our Children's Gorilla - A-Frame Doll House From: GEARED FOR IMAGINATION Other products from GEARED FOR IMAGINATION
This simple A-frame offers a loft and basic playspace marked by geometric elements. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20867 (added 10/1/2008) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: 4185 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This set includes two ponies, four figurines, jumps, a tree, a stand for visitors and much more. Launch date: 2008. — Seven of 63 specialty retailers named Playmobil as one of their overall best-selling products in September 2008, and five of 52 said the same the next month. Three of 32 retailers also told TDmonthly in October 2008 they expect Playmobil to be a top seller for the holidays. — James Burdette, owner of LB Toys in Media, Pa., said his store sells about 100 units from the line each month. — Playmobil was one of the top-10 best-selling items at Pun’s Toy Store of Bryn Mawr, Pa., in the fall of 2008, according to owner Joe Berardoni, Sr. “It’s well designed and has great play value,” he said. “It’s a toy that uses imagination — old-fashioned imagination.” ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20804 (added 9/29/2008) . In addition to featuring Sen. Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia Anna and Sasha, this 32-page paper doll set includes a biography of Sen. Obama, an "Election Night Scorecard" and an array of outfits, including a tux and business suit for Barack and a gown and wedding dress for Michelle, along with shorts, shirts and coats for the girls. "We're doing well with McCain and Obama paper dolls from Dover Publications," Owner Teresa Ford of Kids' Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in late September 2008. "Obama's outselling McCain three to one, if that's any indication." ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20791 (added 9/29/2008) . This commemorative set features Sen. John McCain and his wife, Cindy, along with outfits they've worn during the campaign and during other important life events. McCain can be outfitted with a white tie and tails, a sweater and slack duo, and other options, while Cindy can wear her wedding dress, an interview suit, a gown and more. The 38-page set includes a biography of John McCain plus an "Election Night Scorecard." Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20788 (added 9/29/2008) . Calico Critters Buttercup Cat Family From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
This family of cute, flocked cat figurines, all with names and characters in the storyline of Cloverleaf Corners — the neighborhood where International Playthings’ Calico Critters live — comes with a mother, a father and two babies, all just the right size for the wide variety of accessories and friends included in the series. — “[They’re] nice imagination toys,” said Jackie Englehart, assistant manager of Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company in Bozeman, Mont. “[They] also have a variety of price points and little kits, so you can go all or small.” — Of 64 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in August 2008, 8 percent named Calico Critters as their best-selling collectible toy. — “Calico Critters continue to develop new characters and play sets, and … provide what I feel is much-needed imaginative play,” said Joe Berardoni, Sr. of Pun’s Toy Store in Bryn Mawr, Penn. in October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20779 (added 9/29/2008) . Calico Critters - Santa and Mrs. Claus From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
Mrs. Claus awaits Santa's return for Christmas in an overcoat, mittens and beret. This limited-edition set comes in window packaging, ideal for gift-giving. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20660 (added 9/22/2008) . Calico Critters Beagle Dog Twins From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
These twin doggies, William and Fiona, join the cute cast of characters that make up the Calico Critters world. They love to play in the sandbox together, and wear pastel blue and pink outfits. — Calico Critters are strong sellers at Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore., according to Owner Michelle Smith, who spoke with TDmonthly in December 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20552 (added 9/19/2008) . Calico Critters Costume Critters From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
These tiny critters — Brown Bear Brother, Polar Bear Sister and two others from Cloverleaf Corners — are decked out in costumes for Halloween. The critters are poseable and wear removable clothing. The two bears retail together for $19.99. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20433 (added 9/9/2008) .
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