March 2009 Notable Toys — All

The Crazy Car comes wobbling and tinkling around the corner. The unique wobbly wheels make the back “dragon” end move slightly askew from the “driver” car up in front. Made in Germany out of native, reforested beechwood and stained with a non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stain, the color will remain vibrant for many years to come. Launch date: 2009.

Made in Germany out of native, reforested beechwood and stained with a non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stain, the product is designed to remain vibrant for many years to come. The back wheels are a bit smaller than the front wheels so when pulled a crazy up and down motion appears. The back wheels have small round wheels atop with red circles that provide an interesting optical effect. The interior blue wooden axis with wheels is able to be removed so children can imagine they are towing something around with Mr. Rollino. Launch date: 2009.
— Haba wooden infant toys are good sellers at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., Owner Patricia Fiedler told TDmonthly in March 2009. “They’re lovely and affordable.”

The 12”-long, three-piece body has lopsided wheels that happily waggle the caterpillar across the floor.  With a smiling, friendly caterpillar face, the product features sturdy beechwood construction with non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stains. Launch date: 2009.

This duck has a 7”-long, three-piece body with oversized floppy duck wings, along with a cute orange nose. It features sturdy beechwood construction with non-toxic, water-based, lead-free stains. Launch date: 2009.

The Original Gas-O-Matic® is a mechanical wind-up fart toy with an amazing repertoire of fart sounds sure to turn heads and disgust innocent bystanders! No batteries necessary. Simply wind the center spinning device (aka the "Sphincter") of the Original Gas-O-Matic®, hide it under your leg, then give that umistakeable "fart lean" and "rip it". The Original Gas-O-Matic® is proudly made in the USA using safe, high quality and durable materials for long lasting fun!

For use with the Gas-O-Matic®, these replacement sphincters are available to replace worn out sphincters due to age and continual use.  Each package contains two replacement sphincters made using high quality, high tech, vinyl coated stainless steel and durable polycarbonate plastic center, with 100% silicone high speed bands. These sphincters were scientifically engineered using Sphysics (Sphincter Science and Physics) to provide you with the most authentic flatulent sounds.

It is certain that everyone knows at least one "special someone" - whether it be your spouse, child, co-worker, boss, neighbor, or relative - who loves to fart. The Official Fartstrong Foundation wristband allows the wearer to share this love with the world, while also creating awareness about those less able to share their gift of audible flatulence with others (also known as Auditory Flatulence Deficits, or AFD). The makers of The Original Gas-O-Matic® are committed to stamping out AFD by encouraging others to "Live Long and FartStrong!"

Give others fair warning with one of Gassun Limited's trendy OtisWear Apparel T-Shirts. With The Original Gas-O-Matic® logo on the front, this shirt spells it out clearly on the back with the warning to "Stay Back 300 Feet!" Other apparel designs include two "Who Farted" shirts featuring the company mascot, Otis, and a gray athletic apparel design. All T-Shirts are made from high quality 100% pre-shrunk cotton.

Drop the 3" turtle egg into water, and watch the gradual hatching process of a baby turtle. Great educational fun. Each egg comes in its own box. 9"x9" display box.

Squeeze these 6" plush animals, and watch bright colored gel appear. Frog, duck, & pig assorted. Includes key chain. 8"x11" printed display.

The heavy-duty Tire Time Swing Set makes a great replacement or upgrade for your existing playground set. It includes a heavy-duty plastic tire, a 4 foot double looped nylon rope, and a metal looped attachment device for connection to your playground set. With only four simple steps, the Tire Time Swing Set is assembled easily. Lead free and made of recycled materials. For ages 3-8 with maximum weight of 75 lbs. Adult supervision required.

This 4" wooden designer toy echoes the character found on tee-shirts and other trendy clothing items. His wire legs and arms bend, too.

This 220-thread count, standard-sized pillow case features a playful side with a colorful pirate scene and a character side with images that glow in the dark. It also comes with a booklet of games tied to the theme.

This set comes with bricks and materials to create a miniature version of the Yellow House as portrayed in one of artist Vincent van Gogh's famous paintings.

This long-legged bunny rabbit is 12" tall and wears an orange dress and polka-dot underwear.

Touted as the "world's easiest to fly indoor helicopter," the Vertigo is equipped with a V-Wing for stability and a dual-rotor remote control/charger that delivers gaming-style action. A Sky Shark model is also available. Launch date: February 2009.
― “I tell customers it takes a brain. It's not your typical helicopter and they have to figure it out. Kids love a challenge,” said Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop in Scottsdale, Ariz., of what makes the Vertigo Helicopter her best seller for tween boys.
― Two of 39 retailers told TDmonthly in October 2009 that their best-selling item for tween boys is a remote-control helicopter.
Per a March 15, 2010, letter from Feldman Law Group, P.C., of New York, N.Y., Interactive Toys claims this product infringes on U.S. Patent 7,204,453.

This glittery, neon snake is neon orange and lime green sprinkled with sparkles of silver. It wears a witch's hat and has a rattler-shaped tail. Launch date: Fall 2009.

From the sustainably-minded Plan Toys company comes a dollhouse built with many of the latest advances in green engineering in mind. The house itself is made out of recycled rubberwood accented with safe vegetable dyes for color. It includes a retractable canopy wall made from organic cotton, a wind turbine, solar panels and recycling bins. The house is available furnished and unfurnished. Launch date: 2009.
— Plan products were named as best sellers at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., in March 2009. “They’re eco-friendly and beautifully designed and made,” Owner Patricia Fiedler told TDmonthly.

Snap Caps® are the original, interchangeable, magnetic bottle cap necklace.  This collection of Snap Caps offer designs for the girl rock star, from images of zebra stripes to hot pink iPods.

Snap Caps® are the original, interchangeable, magnetic bottle cap necklace.  This collection of Snap Caps are based off of common chat phrases, both in normal speech conversation as well as text speech.

Snap Caps® are the original, interchangeable, magnetic bottle cap necklace.  This collection of Snap Caps include letters of the alphabet with a swirl theme.

This 4"-diameter ball features not only the colorful, clutchable design of the original Oball, but is also outfitted with beads that add a rattling dimension to the product when shaken.
— These spherical rattles have been consistent best sellers for over a year at Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va., as reported by Co-owner Susan Blanton in September 2009.

This handmade bookend features a faux leather exterior and is heavily weighted with a filling of natural cotton and iron filings. It measures about 8" x 10" and comes in a non-woven drawstring bag.