February 2010 Notable Toys — All

An apple a day keeps the dolly doctor away! Especially a wooden apple, made in Germany.  Load that cart with fresh wooden fruit.

Live healthy and fill your cart with yummy wooden veggies grown in GERMANY. Set includes 2 carrots, 1 radish, 2 tomatoes, 2 mushrooms and 2 peppers.

Although it’s always fun to go shopping with mommy or daddy, because of HABA’s new shopping cart there’s no need to leave home. Sleek and sturdy design, double-wheels and fabric basket make for hours of pretend shopping play. Groceries sold separately.

Whether baby loves Rainbows or Meadows with animals, HABA has just the right soft, fabric ball. There are so many different textures and play features that babies will be fascinated by over and over again. Available in two styles.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year 2010

Each of these fabric cubes is brimming with play value because of their charming characters, fun flaps and varied sounds and textures. Available in two styles: Moo & Baa farm animal and the Workshop. As an added bonus the Farm Animal Soft Cube makes a mooing cow sound when turned upside down. The Workshop construction soft cube offers “tools” such as the magnifier.

Made of super-soft velour, these adorable pirate & fairy themed cuddlys have pre-tied cotton knots for clutching or teething. Also includes crinkle and squeak noises for entertainment and a very thoughtfully placed pacifier clip.

Hang these cute-as-a-button glow in the dark bugs above the crib to keep baby delighted day and night. Parts of the flower and the bumble bee wings are made of glow-in-the-dark fabric so baby can see it after light’s out.

The sixth illustrated book of the series follows Mandy, an adopted Chinese girl, and Pandy the Panda, her best friend. Mandy and Pandy Visit the Zoo is an exciting story journey through the local zoo, with Mandy and Pandy stopping by different exhibits and greeting the animals.  Children can learn the Chinese and English names for exciting wild creatures such as tigers, hippos and flamingos. An audio CD is included with each book to help reinforce what is being read and for English-speaking children to hear the proper pronunciation of the Chinese translation. Each CD includes the entire story read aloud by the author in both English and Chinese. Launch date: Spring 2010

The fifth illustrated book of the series follows Mandy, an adopted Chinese girl, and Pandy the Panda, her best friend. In this version of the classic “I Spy” game played by kids everywhere, Mandy and Pandy visit the lake and ask each other about the colors of the objects around them.  All the colors of the rainbow are named, along with brown, white and black. An audio CD is included with each book to help reinforce what is being read and for English-speaking children to hear the proper pronunciation of the Chinese translation. Each CD includes the entire story read aloud by the author in both English and Chinese. Launch date: Spring 2010

A nice addition to story time to engage and encourage children to participate in the Humpty Dumpty story. Chimes are inside to enhance the story. Doll measures 7" x 6". Machine washable, dryable. Bricks sold separately.

Mood necklaces with assorted pendants.

2pc novelty book mark set. Each set includes a 4.5" bookmark with matching 3.5" bookmark. Available in cute character designs.

Temporary tattoos that glow in the dark. Includes 10 designs per sheet.

6pc dinosaur crayons. Each crayon measures 2" long.

4"-4.5" assorted dinosaurs includes all the most popular species including T-Rex, Brontosaurus, Triceratops, etc.

3.5" plastic ATV with pull back action and assorted colors. Each comes in its own 4"x3" window box. Also includes display.

Bowl at home with ten 9" pins and two 4" bowling balls.

10pc girl's wild west play set includes two 8" clicker guns, holsters, badge, and more. Comes in a 8"x13" blister card.

25" boxed kite in assorted colors. Assembly instructions included. Packaged in a 4"x26" poly-bag with header.

9.5" flute with eight keys, each with their own individual tone. Easy to play. Comes packaged in a 4.5"x12" poly-bag with header.

Make beautiful beads from foil. The device can create a number of shapes to make an assortment of necklaces, bracelets, rings, and earrings. Kit includes Foil Bead Maker Machine, 3 bead molds, bead rolling guide, 72 sheets of foil in 4 colors, 4 earring hooks, elastic cord, 5 satin cords, beading needle and easy instructions.
— Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys, was intrigued by this product. "Very different, " she commented to TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.

Turn 25+ real sea shells into a crew of creative crustaceans. This complete set includes a tropical pallet of paint, glitter-glue, wiggly eyes, craft glue, dimensional paint and ocean inspired felt accents.
— Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys, informed TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010 of how she was impressed by this kit's use of real sea shells.

This free-standing modular display comes free with any $400 order. It holds Just Jump It merchandise including jump ropes, skippers, steppers and lariats.
— "Our favorite Jump Rope co. Just Jump It has their act together! A New rack that holds all their product - what a concept!" John MacDougall owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif. told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.
— Joyce    Will, owner of Learning Express in Andover, Mass., told TDmonthly in an March 2015 survey that Just Jump It jump ropes are one of her store's best-selling outdoor toys.

Shoot mini-marshmallows up to 20 feet with this mini-shooter. The Stryker’s small size lends well to sneak attacks. Holds up to 15 mini marshmallows at a time. Available in Classic (blue and red) or Camo styles.