April 2012 Notable Toys — Animal Figures

Cuddle up with our Dragon Hatchlings as they open their eyes for the very first time. Befriend the hatchlings as they grow to possess the most magical of powers. Model measures 2.25”L x 2”H and is appropriate for ages 4+. Educational information in five languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2012.

Beware when wandering through the swamps of Europe as this Swamp Dragon camouflages into both land and water. With mysterious dark eyes, this fearless dragon sees effortlessly through mud and water. The hand painted model stands 9”L x 3.5”H and is appropriate for ages 4+. Educational information in 5 languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2012.

Found from Canada to South America, befriend our delightful Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Baby with its fluffy “cotton ball” tail. This baby rabbit is life size at 4.25”L x 2.75”H and is suitable for ages 3+. Educational information in 5 languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2012.

Safari Ltd® flies into the world of Harry Potter with this detailed sculpt of the plant-eating dinosaur who’s name means the “dragon king of Hogwarts”. Hand painted figure measures 7.75”L x 3”H. Appropriate for ages 3+. Educational information in five languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2012.

Our carefully sculpted Good Luck Minis® share all the rich detail and realism of the regular sized collections. The whimsical, soft to the touch treasures are a delight to play with. Measuring approximately one tiny inch, these non-toxic, intricately hand-painted Flamingos are suitable for ages 5+. Acetate bin contains 192 pieces. All products are 100% guaranteed. Launch date: 2012.

As the hero rides his mini off-roader through the jungle on the lookout for dinosaurs, an agile coelophysis hides behind a bush, ready to pounce. Can our brave hero capture it using his tranquilliser gun before the dino escapes and attacks the city? Includes hero minifigure and coelophysis dinosaur.

Kids will spend hours of creative fun decorating their pets with their own bright colors and patterns with this Design a Pet Kit. The Design a Pet Kit from Toysmith 4M contains a sand filled lizard, fish and frog for kids to paint and decorate. Each pet has their own adoption certificate and habitat. Kit includes: 3 sand filled pets, water soluable paints, paintbrush, adoption certificates, and habitats.
— In a January 2012 survey about arts and crafts toys, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell a dozen of this toy each month. In fact, they sell so quickly that they "Can't keep them in stock!"