February 2013 Notable Toys — Tween

Cool Jewels® offers a variety of bacon styles including best friends necklaces (with bacon and egg pendants), bacon and mustache necklaces, and more. The product featured in this image is one of our new bacon bracelets. At $1.30 /pc, enjoy easy retails of $3.99-$4.99.  

Our Barca kids chair is upholstered in silk Ikat fabric made in Uzbekistan using traditional designs, centuries old natural dye-ing techniques and woven on narrow handlooms. Removable cushions/Metal Frame. Measures 21" x 21" x 23". Launch date: January 2013.

SUSHI STAX™ is the new fast-paced game that combines the fun of stacking with the unique challenge of using chopsticks!   Incorporating the trendiness of sushi into a fun and challenging game, SUSHI STAX has players racing to build and balance a variety of sushi towers using only chopsticks or tongs to lift each piece!  With various configurations on different cards, players must carefully balance the need for speed with precision and accuracy so that their pieces don’t come tumbling down. Launch date: May 2013.

This high quality machine is versatile and super easy to use. It includes 40' of sticker tape, 80+ sticker designs - including velvet, metallic and glitter, color-in markers and sticker book. Kids can even turn their artwork and photos into stickers.
— In a December 2012 survey about bestselling toys, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly, "This past holiday season we had great success with the X-treme Sticker Maker from Creativity for Kids. We sold several dozen from late Nov. till we ran out in early Dec."

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The ghouls of Monster High are hitting the skies for their first trip abroad together in monster style. Their destination is Scaris, the city of lights and hometown for Rochelle Goyle. A popular destination for jet-setting ghouls, Clawdeen Wolf, Frankie Stein and Rochelle Goyle meet two new friends while traveling the city: Skelita Calaveras and Jinafire Long. With their funky fashions and journaling ways, they fit right in with the Monster High crew. Each doll wears a new travel outfit complete with jewelry and comes with a rolling suitcase and travel journal or sketchbook to capture those memorable moments. Also includes hair brush and doll stand for picture perfect snapshot poses. Dolls cannot stand alone.
— As of 1/2/2013 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 28 reviews on Amazon.com.

Glitter Glam Watch Bands let kids decorate five interchangeable watch bands with rhinestones and sticker accents. With the pop-in watch dial kids can change the look to fit their personal style or mood. Kit also includes three boldly colored watch faces.
— Mark Rosenblum, owner of Hobbytown in Fairfield, Conn., told TDmonthly in a May 2013 survey that Glitter Glam Watch Bands is one of their best-selling activity kits.

The ghouls of Monster High are hitting the skies for their first trip abroad together in monster style. Their destination is Scaris, the city of lights and hometown for Rochelle Goyle, and they plan to see it all. With a turning steering wheel, moving shifter and backseat that opens for storage, this gore-geous car featuring Scarisian wrought iron detailing is the perfect vehicle for their travel adventures.

Wake up ready to rock 'n roll with the One Direction alarm clock. Full-color picture of the boys in the band right above the digital display.

Super-clear directions walk kids through seven unique bracelet designs, all based on a simple weaving technique. Use our custom loom and included beads, cord, needle, and thread to create a wardrobe of beautifully beaded bands that can be worn wrapped, stacked, or stylishly solo. Comes with: custom loom, over 900 glass and specialty beads, closure beads, cord, beading thread and 3 needles.

The ghouls are ready for one of their favorite classes at Monster High - Dance class. Of course, each ghoul brings her own unique style to class. Lagoona Blue is graceful sea-monster chic in her flowing ballet outfit. Includes doll, brush, and accessory. Launch date: 2012.

The ghouls are ready for one of their favorite classes at Monster High - Dance class. Of course, each ghoul brings her own unique style to class. Howleen is rocking a cute hip-hop fashion and pink hairdo. Includes doll, brush, and accessory.
— As of 12/05/2012 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com.

In The Son of Neptune, Percy, Hazel, and Frank met in Camp Jupiter, the Roman equivalent of Camp Halfblood, and traveled to the land beyond the gods to complete a dangerous quest. The third book in the Heroes of Olympus series will unite them with Jason, Piper, and Leo. But they number only six--who will complete the Prophecy of Seven? The Greek and Roman demigods will have to cooperate in order to defeat the giants released by the Earth Mother, Gaea. Then they will have to sail together to the ancient land to find the Doors of Death. What exactly are the Doors of Death? Much of the prophecy remains a mystery... With old friends and new friends joining forces, a marvelous ship, fearsome foes, and an exotic setting, The Mark of Athena promises to be another unforgettable adventure by master storyteller Rick Riordan.
— As of 12/4/2012 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,072 reviews on Amazon.com.
— Melissa Pennille, co-owner of Teaching Toys & Books in Tacoma, Wash., told TDmonthly in a Winter 2012 survey that they sell 8 copies of this book each month, making it a best seller in their store.

This youth-sized version of the popular '70s style Elvis sunglasses is perfect for a young Elvis Tribute artist.

Girls will want to play out their favorite Believix moments from the show with these beautiful Winx Club Believix fairy dolls. With 11 points of articulation, girls can recreate any fashionable pose they want. The dolls come with a pair of sparkly Believix wings that plug into the Winx "X" on their back allowing for magical transformation from girl to fairy.

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.

New Nail Art to apply after Piggy Paint has dried. Then seal the Nail Art on the nail with Piggy Paint topcoat. So much fun. 3-D Butterfly Nail Art Topcoat or Glass Slippers is recommended to seal design. Choking Hazard: Not intended for children under 5. Launch date: November 2012.

The ghouls have always stayed home on Halloween but not this year. They've decided to come out of hiding to take back this haunting holiday in fangtastic, over-the-top costumes.