February 2013 Notable Toys — All

Featuring a compact size and fanciful designs, Bachmann’s new Large Scale Li’l Big Haulers® are the perfect introduction to model railroading. Choose from three different ready-to-run sets - Fast Freight,  Short Line Special, and North Pole Express - that include a steam locomotive with operating headlight, brightly colored freight or passenger cars, hook-and-loop couplers, 4'3" of steel alloy track (12 pieces), and power pack/speed controller. There’s also a full selection of colorful separate-sale Li’l Big Haulers locomotives with tenders, tank engines, hoppers, tankers, coaches, baggage cars, and cabooses. Launch date: November 2012.

Little rock stars will take center stage playing Schoenhut's “next generation” guitar. Schoenhut's innovative design incorporating a molded composite body with dual curves greatly enhances sound and durability. The birch soundboard which offers excellent tone and resonance, hardwood neck (for rigidity), and molded composite fretboard ensure proper height and spacing of the frets. Six steel strings permit a wide range of rich sounds. Available in several vibrant designs. Includes: Pick and Extra String. Launch date: January 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval

Draw N Store Wood Easel provides 4-in-1 features: Magnetic/Dry-Erase & Chalkboard and paper dispenser for painting. Spacious 2-levels fabric storage underneath for art accessories. Easy foldway design for compact storage. Includes: 1 Eraser, 77 Magnetic Letters & Numbers, 12 pcs Crayola Color Chalk, 10 x Paper Stencil, 1 x 30ft Paper Roll Starter. Launch date: September 2012.

Unique design and lots of action. Qwikflip(R) design allows the 32" slide to easily convert to a rocker. Sure-grip handle, extra wide base and texture steps to ensure stability. Launch date: December 2012.

This all-in-one creativity table with large work surface, plenty of shelves and storage pockets. 2-sided Table Top converts Chalkboard to Dry-Erase surface. Includes: 2 Stools, 3 Paint Cups, 3 Brushes, Fabric Pockets, 1 Eraser, paper roll dispenser fits 12"w paper roll, paper towel holder provides easy clean-up (paper roll and paper towels not included). "Offers 360 degrees of creative workspace," Bonnie Chan, marketing manager for Grow'n Up Limited told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.

ABUNDANT HARVEST for Teens & Adults (US Patent 7,073,792) is appropriate for ages 12 through adult. The situations presented in this version of the game are directed towards teenager and adult groups. Many of the situations deal with the difficult issues of drugs, family conflicts, peer pressure and the complex and unpredictable nature of being an adolescent and/or adult in today's world.

ABUNDANT HARVEST for Kids (US Patent 7,073,792) is appropriate for ages 5 through adult. The situations presented in this version of the game are directed towards children who are learning the importance of making decisions that are based on principle. The scenarios provide parents, caregivers and educators the opportunity to teach children, and allow children to begin to develop and apply principle-based reasoning skills as they work their way through situations common in today's world.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Magazine Game of the Year Award; Dr. Toy’s® 2012 Best Vacation Toy; Parent Tested Parent Approved Award Winner.

Douglas fashion is at its best with this bright, almost iridescent, sak that sports lovely ruffles and an applied daisy on a yellow pindot bib. Coordinating patterns and fabrics add to the allure. Girls will love this zippy bag...8 inches wide.

This 9 inch beauty is complete with spots and irresistible face. She is endearing, no pun intended. The lush and beautiful materials and expert workmanship are evident in this lovely wild baby fawn.

This wolf is a perfect example of the Douglas touch when it comes to beautiful and realistic wildlife. He sits proudly at 10 inches and is a carefully chosen combination of features to do justice to the breed.

This sak is the perfect toy and accessory, complete with truly "sweet" fabrics in pastels and an adorable (removable) Kitten. 7" wide.

Our popular Pauline Pig now comes in two sizes! This pig has personality plus with a gray spotted body and pink ears, hooves, curly tail, and snout! ...very soft and cuddly.  SRP's are $15 and $25

This turtle shaped purse is bright and distinctive with turquoise ruffles and trim around a hot pink large dotted fabric. The legs are tiny pink and white dots with turquoise cording. It is a fashion statement and a working purse with sturdy shoulder strap and plastic zipper. 12 in long.

Make-A-Ball is a program that allows kids to design any sports ball and make it their own. Kids can choose from baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball or hockey. Kids can design their own background, choose from our libraries of backgrounds and clip art, and add their own text and photos. Each ball is what we call “full coverage” meaning that it can be printed edge-to-edge and the artwork covers the entire panel. Kids can use unlimited photos, colors and artwork. The balls are regulation size and come inflated and ready to display. Make-A-Balls are great for gifts, fundraisers, awards, trophies and keepsakes. They are great for senior nights, booster clubs, coaches’ gifts or championship games. The possibilities are endless. Once designed, your ball will arrive in 4-5 weeks. Launch date: December 2008.

Kids have millions of questions. In these books real doctors, geologists, biologists, and other scientists provide answers. The series includes books on the human body, planet Earth, wildlife, and dinosaurs. 

Large, bright, and colorful jungle, safari and zoo animals wall murals are made in USA by a proprietary process that provides thickness and creates a three-dimensional silhouette image that pops off the wall and creates a 3D effect. Each large animal character measures approximately 2 feet wide, 3 feet tall and nearly 1/4 inch thick, but is still very lightweight and can be installed even by a child. Unique 100% removable adhesive strips make the murals very easy to install and remove without any tools or causing any damage to the walls. Launch date: August 2012.

Children express their individuality by designing charm bracelets that best fit their personalities and interests. By finding a cool design or picture in a magazine or on the Internet, Tweens can punch out using our studio tool. Then attaching to the Bubble Cap they can put it into the Crafty Snap Setting and place the charm onto the Crafty Band. Starter Kit is priced at $29.95, and includes the Shape Studio Tool, four Crafty Bands, 20 Crafty Snaps, 20 Bubble Caps and adhesive. Refill Kits, including four Crafty Bands and 20 Crafty Snaps, are priced at $6.99. Launch date: November 2012.

Flip2BFit is the first and only fitness board game in the market today!  Flip2BFit helps to fight childhood obesity and encourage a healthy lifestyle through an interactive board game – no gym or video game needed!  Kids learn about nutrition, develop self-esteem, confidence and leadership skills by performing the activities in the game.  The object of Flip2BFit is to travel through the park to meet “Springer” the dinosaur at the playground.  To do this, each player is required to perform a yoga pose, stretch, cardio move or strength training exercise.  Learning is achieved through the discovery of movement.
Awards: 2012 PTPA - Parent Tested Parent Approved; 2012 Kidlution - Solutions for Kids

Team Ten, the colorful and friendly plush number characters 0-9, encourage children to think of numbers as something fun and relevant. Each 10" number has a unique personality with a whimsical human face. Children form a bond with the numbers while storytelling, increasing mathematical language concepts and number recognition. Children love hugging their number friends and telling stories about how they find the numbers in everyday life! Great for birthdays and anniversaries, too. Launch date: November 2012.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year

Radz cute and collectible novelty toy candy dispensers each come with a pack of tasty Radz candy and a unique access code to unlock exclusive games, videos, and other fun content on RadzWorld.com. The Everyday Series 1 Collection features five cool characters with interchangeable parts for mix and match fun. Radz candy refill packs and Radz accessory plus candy packs are also available. Launch date: June 2012.

The Sukugo game set is for social Sudoku game. Designed with balance in mind, our innovative approach to Sudoku equally engages both halves of the brain - the left side works on numerical challenges and reasoning while the right side focuses on color patterns and creativity. Although the large game board and colorful numbered pieces are designed to be enjoyed collaboratively with a partner, it’s just as fun to play individually. Launch date: October 2012.

The Urban Canvas Metropolis Train Set is a craft toy constructed of heavyweight recycled cardboard and is completely reversible. Children can play with, decorate, and display the train set. One side of the train displays an image of a city train station. Fold it inside out and it becomes a brand new train with a blank canvas for children to decorate. Die cut windows and sliding doors complete the train adding another level of fun. Launch date: September 2012.

Orchestra is the Advanced Level Xyloba with 96 parts. Xyloba is a creative marble run for building and composing at the same time. Xyloba develops motor function and spatial imagination, and facilitates a creative approach to music.

The Basic Level Xyloba with 25 parts. Xyloba is a creative marble run for building and composing at the same time. Xyloba develops motor function and spatial imagination, and facilitates a creative approach to music.