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January 2015 Notable Toys — Educational





Specialty: Yes (as of 2015)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: STEM Skills
Educational
Science & Nature



Get preschoolers excited about science and introduce them to the miracles of magnification with My First Microscope! Magnify any small object – flat or dimensional – at 8x with this real, working microscope designed especially for little kids! Encourages scientific exploration; Rewards curiosity ; Introduces kids to a key scientific tool.
— Matt Peel, manager of Toys & Co. in Greensboro, N.C., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that the GeoSafari line from Educational Insights was their store's best-selling STEM toys.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37158      (added 1/29/2015)
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Age Range: 6 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2015)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Science & Nature
Educational
Kits



4 popular kits in one big box! This ultimate box contains Ball Blast Bouncers, Dazzle Dino Crystals, Jelly Wiggle Bugs. Includes 2 ball molds, 4 packets of ball powder, 2 re-sealable bags, 2 bug molds, 2 colors of magic jiggly gel powder, paper dinosaur, paper tree, magic crystal liquid (.7 fl oz), plastic tray and easy instructions. SMALL PARTS. Not for <3 years.
Launch date: Spring 2015
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37155      (added 1/28/2015)
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Specialty: Yes (as of 2015)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Educational
General Toys
Books



Mark the spot in your current book, hang a note on the fridge, or organize your papers with Re-marks magnetic page clips. Each clip is made of sturdy, UV-coated paper with a vinyl magnet, and can be used as a paper clip, fridge magnet or a staple, making both reading and organization fun!
Page clips are collectible gifts at friendly price, so they're perfect for a register-adjacent impulse buy.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37125      (added 1/23/2015)
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Age Range: 7 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2015)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Dice
General Games
Educational



The famous "Rubber Duck" is now on soft foam dice and they float. And come with a game that requires/enhances basic addition and decision making skills. Good for ages 7 and up. Quiet fun for everyone. #18378 per game, #18451 Display with 30 games.

ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37119      (added 1/20/2015)
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Specialty: Yes (as of 2015)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Dice
Developmental Toys
Educational



Expressions is used in the classroom with younger children – they roll the dice and then act out the the expression. It is also used with children who are shy and do not express themselves well; they can point to how they feel.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37117      (added 1/20/2015)
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Specialty: Yes (as of 2015)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Dice
Educational
General Games



Rock Paper Scissors Lizard Spock is an extension of the classic Rock paper scissors game. Any follower of the Big Bang should know It well.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37116      (added 1/20/2015)
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Age Range: 8 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Science & Nature
Educational
Kits



Science Wiz presents their new Sound Science Kit. Joining a stable of bestselling titles, Sound lets a child build, record, play and explore sound vibrations. 20 activities are included with a 48 page book and materials. Building a working Edison Phonograph is the center piece of the product. For ages 8 years and up with a suggested retail of $29.95.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37087      (added 12/11/2014)
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Age Range: 6 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Science & Nature
Educational
General Games



Science Wiz presents Cool Circuits Junior the follow-up to the mega hit, Cool Circuits. 40 brand new puzzles, 8 3-D puzzle pieces and 6 orange barriers bring the difficulty level down a bit from the original. Connect the circuit and the game board lights up and plays music. Solution book and batteries are included. Recommended for ages 6 years and up with a suggested retail of  $24.95.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37086      (added 12/11/2014)
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Age Range: 6 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Science & Nature
Arts & Crafts
Educational



All you need is sunshine, water and your creativity to make unique and beautiful sun art prints! Place natural objects like flowers, leaves, shells or even man-made objects on the sun-sensitive paper. Set outside on a sunny or overcast day or even indoors in a sunny window. Sit back and watch as the sun turns the paper a beautiful blue! Includes 15 sheets of paper and a clear acrylic sheet to hold your art in place. Perfect for school art project, science fair or for home schooled creative fun! Available in three sizes. Made In USA!
Award: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37078      (added 12/5/2014)
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Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Science & Nature
Educational
Novelties



Tilt the can to feel the power of an earthquake in your hand. Earthquake shakes, rattles and rolls when set down on a flat surface. Crazy shaking fun.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37038      (added 11/14/2014)
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Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: General Games
Educational
Party Goods



Four intense categories are waiting to work out your brain from all angles at once - Brain Bending Conundrums, IQ Squares, Picture Problems, and Word Mixers. Challenge your friends and see who's the smartest!
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37035      (added 11/13/2014)
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Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: General Games
Family Games
Educational



Solve 2-D and 3-D puzzles by rearranging game pieces. Pick a puzzle from the book, set up the challenge and then place the remaining game pieces to solve the puzzle. Kanoodle Genius offers 200+ brain-busting puzzles for you to solve all on your own. If you've completed the puzzles of the original Kanoodle, you'll love the even more challenging Kanoodle Genius. You'll feel yourself getting smarter.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37030      (added 11/13/2014)
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Age Range: 4 to 10
Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Girls
Category: Dolls
Action Figures
Educational



For the first time ever, Goldie comes to life as an action figure! More than just a doll, her articulated shoulders, hips, knees and joints along with specially designed hands and feet are designed for action. With the included construction kit, kids learn how to build Goldie a 13' zipline and send her soaring! Encourages spatial skills, basic engineering principles (suspension), and confidence in problem solving. Kids can now bring Goldie along and place her in the middle of the action with specially designed feet that fit on axles and hands that grip. New pieces! The GoldieBlox action figure comes with newly designed pieces that are compatible with all existing GoldieBlox construction sets. Includes: 1 action figure with articulated shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, 1 action figure tool belt, 1 action figure wrench, 4 wheel ends, 4 elbow joints, 4 T joints, 6 mini axles, 2 short axles, 2 spacers, 4 washers, 1 4-meter long zipline.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 37029      (added 11/13/2014)
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Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Science & Nature
Educational
STEM Skills



Our Earth Science kits are guaranteed to bring out the geologist in everyone! Each kit includes rock specimens, an educational booklet and other accessories for learning fun.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 36993      (added 10/29/2014)
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