December 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

Young, dashing and fond of adventures, Prince Patrick was both an expert horseman and admirer of beautiful women and powerful Kings. His thirst for thrills and adventure sometimes tested the patience of his family although his exploits often became legendary. This hand painted and finely detailed figure holding a rose captures the essence of a dashing Prince and is part of Safari Ltd.’s 2011 Days of Old collection. He stands 4” tall in his riding boots. Both phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

A radiant beauty and adept in music and the arts, she was courted by many young princes of kingdoms far and near. Gifted with the ability to play the lute and other instruments, she was also an accomplished singer. Part of Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011, Princess Emily’s grace and charm are captured in this finely sculpted and hand painted figure. Princess Emily stands 3.75” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Known for her wisdom and compassion, the royal Queen Sofia administered the affairs of the court. She was also a renowned archer and was never beaten in a competition. A classic addition to Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011, Queen Sofia’s elegance is beautifully represented in this highly detailed and richly painted sculpture featuring her in a bell-shaped gown with gold and lace and her matching jeweled crown. The Queen stands 4” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes a story describing her character in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

King Alfred, who was a valiant warrior even as a young Prince, fought and defeated a rogue dragon that was terrorizing the kingdom. As King, he ruled his kingdom with a firm but fair hand that created a loyal following. An essential figure of Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old Collection for 2011, King Alfred is a detailed and intricately painted figure. He stands 4” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes information about the character’s qualities in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

This Brain Quest write and erase format is geared to give the earliest learners a leg up on writing, reading, and using number. Featuring an attached pack of 40 large, write-on, wipe-off cards plus a dry-erase pen, each deck teaches a critical skill to help children learn to read before kindergarten. These are practical lessons that are also fun, entertaining, and informative. Phonics teaches early reading with fill-ins for long and short vowels and basic consonant sounds, letter scrambles, complete-the-words, and more.
— ''We just got [the Phonics write & erase sets] in, and we sold 18 last month,'' said Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va.
— ''Brainquest work books and cards go the fastest,'' seconded Susan Blanton, owner of Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va.
— In a November 2011 survey 2 out of 12 retailers said that Brainquest was their best selling educational item. “Brain Quest (Workman Publishing) has always done well for us," Chris Lowe, owner of Beanhead Toys in Sandy Springs, Ga., told TDmonthly. Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly that sell about 30 units of Brain Quest each month.

This game is currently licensed to Spinmaster.
Outwit your opponents by stomping their marbles before they stomp yours! Outmaneuver by leaving their Stomper trapped with no escape. For 2-6 Players.

In this creative and competitive game of Kewbz™, opposing players compete for ownership of 'tower units' by positioning the final cube on top. Each time a corner is made, a cube is stacked at the intersection. For 2 players.

This jigsaw puzzle features the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Featuring depictions of various stages of his life and the Neverland Ranch, this puzzle measures approximately 19"x27".

Duncan Toys introduces the Metal Drifter yo-yo, featuring a ball bearing axle for long sleep times, and an aircraft aluminum body. Included is a collectible counterweight, to attach to the string for Duncan's patented Freehand style of play where the yo-yo isn't attached to the players hand. "Metal Drifter takes competition yo-yo tricks to a new level," Brandon Jackson, National Sales & Marketing Coordinator for Duncan Toys, told TDmonthly.

This iridescent dolphin necklace is available in pink, blue, purple, and white pendants. Each pendant also has its own matching cord.

This dome pendant necklace features a peace sign and glitters throughout the necklace.

This rhinestone butterfly stretch ring features light blue and dark blue rhinestones.

Ben KaChoo's story Sink or Swim captures kids attention through the silly humor of sneezing, then offers suspense and intrigue as relationships build. Living in the zoo’s swamp is the last thing a bright-eyed young hippo like Ben KaChoo needs. You see, Ben has allergies. After accidentally sneeze-jetting into a crocodile named Arrow, the two start an unexpected friendship. But will their families be uncomfortable with this as each animal usually stays with their own species? Will the animals adapt? "Characters make the same sounds as children, which engages the kids immediately," Angela Larson, Chief Story Teller of Fierce Fun Toys, LLC, told TDmonthly.

These sheds offer Thomas & Friends™ HO scale locomotives a place of their own after a full day’s work on the Island of Sodor. Five bays and a manually operated turntable keep engines ready for new adventures.

Weighing less than three pounds and the size of a rolled towel, the Piggyback Rider bonds parent and child in active transport that is natural and instinctive.  Rather than a seat attached to a frame or wheels, the brothers Jonny and Wayne Lifshitz designed a backpack with a shoulder mounted foot bar for a child to stand on, four integrated grab handles for a child to hold, and a safety harness to secure the child. The foot bar rests just below adult waist level, allowing the child to stand perched on the adult’s back and be engaged in active transport, rather than sit (and fall asleep). The Piggyback Rider is built strong and sturdy, made with high quality climbing buckles, webbing and a tempered aluminum bar. The foot bar has textured grip tape to ensure  traction on the shoes; the child’s harness is clipped to the adult carrier at two points and the back has a neoprene panel for comfort. The entire carrier comes in a convertible multipurpose storage bag/mudflap.

24-multi-part 28mm (1/48th scale) Amazon Warriors boxed set with bases. This set contains 24-multi-part hard plastic (polystyrene) models of Amazon Warriors which can be built as hoplites or bowmen (women). Various head, body and weapons combinations means this kit has an almost endless variety of poses.

The LaQ Zodiac Collection series are 53-piece kits to complete models representing the various signs of the Zodiac. By collecting all twelve of the Zodiac Collection kits, it is possible to make the model of the Greek Hero Perseus. Instructions to build the Perseus model is available at the LaQ website, Gallery Level 4.

This kit includes 12 27" square washable nylon scarves in white, pink, red, orange, yellow, lime, kelly, medium blue, royal blue, lavender, purple and black. Also included is the IDEAS Primary Music CD, an instructional insert and velcro to hang the scarves. These bright colorful scarves stimulate the senses, encourage movement, teach and reinforce color recognition. Dance to the music, use for dress-up, learn to juggle. These scarves can be used for infinite possibilites limited only by the child's imagination. "Our kit is the only kit on the market that includes 12 bright, colorful, nylon scarves along with an accompanying music CD made exclusively for arts education IDEAS," Cynthia Cavone, Marketing Associate, arts education IDEAS, told TDmonthly.

Pop is a high quality rubber toy incarnation of a weasel. A weasel who wandered onto the wrong side of the tracks. He comes complete with a coffin, a toe tag, a death certificate, and a bumper sticker.

Splodge is a high quality character based plush toy of a hedgehog that had bad timing on the race track...He comes complete with bodybag and toe tag.

Twitch is a high quality character based plush toy of a raccoon that didn't quite make it to the other side...He comes complete with bodybag and toe tag.

This portable play mat is eco-friendly, and made in Canada. Play mat is available in three chic two-tone combinations of pink/brown, blue/brown, and natural/brown.
Awards: 2010 Parent Tested Parent Approved Award; 2010 Parent Tested Parent Approved Environmental Award; 2010 Pediatrician Approved - Dr. Natalie Geary

This lot of Red & White Stripes feature "relaxed cuffs" which are slightly looser and longer, making for a better fitting outfit for infants with chunkier thighs.

Fan Stamp's Disney Face Art takes dress-up and playtime invites for increased imaginative options. For parties or everyday fun, Fan Stamp allows children to enhance their role-play experience with Disney characters they love. Designs are 100% mineral make-up, hypo allergenic and sweat and water resistant. Designs are reusable, include glitter, apply in seconds and wipe off easily.
Awards: National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2010