January 2015 Notable Toys — Collectibles

Route 66 is the newest of our souvenir dice a great collector's items and can be used with any dice game.

Samú Wind-up is the 20th and newest creature from Chico Bicalho’s Critter Wind-up family. Samú is multi-legged for a simple reason; in a previous life it only had three legs. Sixteen legs enable Samú to perform a type of athletics previously unthinkable to any critter we’ve known. Samú puffs over obstacles valiantly, climbing through small obstacles with great enthusiasm. Requires no batteries. Launching at Toy Fair 2015.

Father, Richie is a huge sports fan and works as a sports writer for the Cloverleaf Corners newspaper. Sister, Isabella is the most popular girl in school. She is a member of several clubs including gymnastics and tennis. Baby girl, Katie loves to take a lot of naps and listen to lullabies.
— Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Childs Play in Rockville, Md., told TDmonthly in a December 2014 interview that the Calico Critters Hopper Kangaroo Family was a best-selling play set at their store.

The lights turn on and off in this spacious four-room townhome, and the room divider can be moved to create a fifth room. The home opens and closes for lots of decorating and pretend play fun. The moveable staircase and extra floor area can be used to create larger rooms. House measures 12"" x 12"" x 12"" closed, 21"" x 21"" x12"" opened. The Hazelnut Chipmunk Family lives in this home. Critters & some accessories sold separately.
— In a December 2014 survey, two out of nine retailers told TDmonthly that this was a best-selling play set at their store.

The Four-Headed Orange Dragon has little to fear, with four sets of eyes on the lookout for food and fiery colored scales that allow it to move through boiling hot lava pools. Safari Ltd® Dragons include the most colorful, creative, and varied dragon figures available. Some of our most intricate professional sculpting and eye-catching hand painted designs can be found in this collection. Let your imagination soar with our Fantasy figures!
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award

Little ones will love taking their favorite Mon Premier baby doll for a walk in this charming Small Stroller. From Corolle's Mon Premier Collection of dolls, fashions and accessories for ages 18 months and up, the lightweight stroller features smooth-rolling pink wheels that make it easy for your child to push. The Small Stroller fits all Corolle Calin and Tidoo dolls (sold separately) as well as other dolls up to 12 inches tall. Ages 18 months+, MSRP: $39.99

Follow simple steps to learn basic French Knitting techniques and sew your own chubby owl doll. Contains 1 set of pre-cut coloured felt shapes. 24-pronged French knitting reel, crochet hook, yarn, stuffing, ribbon, glue, plastic needles and detailed instructions. (Makes a 12cm tall chubby owl doll). Made by 4M, distributed by Toysmith in the USA.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval

Easy-to-do. Learn basic embroider stitches and create beautiful embroidery with outline stencils. Contains 1 set of embroidery hoop, 6 spools of coloured embroidery floss, 3 sheets of embroidery canvas, 2 outline templates, 2 plastic needles, pillow stuffing and detailed instructions. Makes a 14cm X 14cm mini pillow or a mini bag. Made by 4M, distributed by Toysmith in the USA.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval

Living in many different environments from swamps to deserts, forests to mountains, mountain lions are a highly adapted species. Our New 2015 Wildlife Wonders Puma Concolor figure measures 10.5" L x 4.75"H (26.5 cm x 12 cm) and recommended for children 3 and up. Scale 1:9.4. All products are 100% guaranteed and lead-free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com and explore the educational information we have available in 5 different languages.

In Greek Mythology, Pyrois pulled the fiery chariot of the sun god Helios across the sky to create the sunrise and sunsets. Our New 2015 Mythical Realms® Pyrois figure measures 5.75” L x 3.5” W x 3.25”H (12.5 cm x 9 cm 8.25 cm) and recommended for children 3 and up. All products are 100% guaranteed and lead-free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com and explore the educational information we have available in 5 different languages.

Journey deep into the abyss to discover the Cave Dragon. Our New 2015 hand-painted Cave Dragon measures 6.5" L x 5.25" W x 3.25" H and is suitable for ages 4 and up. All Safari Ltd® toys are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit www.safariltd.com to view and purchase Safari Ltd® products and explore educational information in five languages.

Armed with a sharp retractable claw and being capable of running 24 miles per hour (40 kilometers per hour), the Velociraptor was a formidable predator in the Cretaceous period. Our New 2015 Carnegie Collection Velociraptor figure measures 8” L x 3.25” H (20.25 cm x 8.25 cm) and recommended for children 3 and up. Scale 1:10. All products are 100% guaranteed and lead-free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com and explore the educational information we have available in 5 different languages.

Raggedy AnnTM is celebrating her 100th birthday in 2015! As one of the most classic and beloved dolls in American history this will be some kind of party! To celebrate, all Aurora® Raggedy AnnTM & Raggedy AndyTM dolls in 2015 will include a limited edition 100th Anniversary hangtag that is sure to continue the legacy of these iconic dolls as well as new special 2015 anniversary doll editions that will be introduced throughout the year.
MSRP: $15-$35
Age: 18mo+

The 60-piece Trailblazer set with 4-6-0 locomotive lets you experience all the excitement of the Iron Horse’s journeys through the crossroads of railroading history! This ready-to-run train set includes 4-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight, box car, gondola, single-dome tank car, old-time caboose, 34" x 24" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track® (16 pieces), train station, 24 railroad and street signs, 12 telephone poles, power pack and speed controller.

The Ringmaster ready-to-run train set will command your attention and let you know the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey® Circus is coming to town! This ready-to-run train set includes Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey™ 0-6-0 steam locomotive with operating headlight and tender, performers’ car, water tank car, horse stock car, caboose, 47" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track® (14 pieces), power pack, and speed controller.

With the roar of its mighty motor and a blast of its horn, the Thunder Chief announces its arrival. Commanding the attention of one and all, there is no missing the excitement of the Thunder Chief storming into the station. Featuring a DCC sound-equipped F7-A with a diesel sound package that includes prototypical prime mover, three air horns, and bell–all in polyphonic 16-bit sound that you can control with our E-Z Command® digital control system. This digitally controlled train set with sound features DCC sound-equipped F7-A diesel locomotive, 40’ box car, three-dome tank car, off-center caboose, E-Z Command® Control Center with wall pack and plug-in wiring, and 56" x 38" oval of snap-fit nickel silver E-Z Track® (16 pieces).

A whistle echoes through the walls of a deep valley as you hear the unmistakable chuffing of a classic steam locomotive approaching. The Echo Valley Express is steaming ahead with carloads of coal to fuel America’s hungry furnaces. It features a DCC sound-equipped Baldwin 2-6-0 with a steam sound package that includes authentic prototypical chuff, short and long whistles, bell, air compressor, and blower–all in polyphonic 16-bit sound that you can control with our E-Z Command® digital control system. This digitally controlled train set with sound features DCC sound-equipped 2-6-0 steam locomotive with tender and operating headlight, gondola, quad hopper, off-center caboose, E-Z Command® Control Center with wall pack and plug-in wiring, and 56" x 38" oval of snap-fit nickel silver E-Z Track® (16 pieces).