March 2009 Notable Toys — All

Meet “Muddy Moe”, whose nickname was given to him because he loves to play in the mud. Muddy Moe loves to get a reaction from his cousins’ as he dives into the nearest mud hole. He can’t make up his mind if he wants to step out of the 50’s with his flat top front or into the 70’s with his mullet hairstyle in the back so he keeps them both. He enjoys teaching kids to be true to themselves and being who they are. He wants kids to understand its okay to be different. His message is to “Be a Leader not a Follower.” His heart will beat for you when you place his right hand on his heart. His weaknesses include being stubborn and hard-headed.

Meet “Grubby”, the little boy that loves to play outside and hang out with his cousins while taking his worm and frog everywhere he goes, even inside the house. His name, Grubby, was given to him because of the grub worm he carries in his hand all the time. Grubby finds joy in teaching kids to experience the outdoors through fun activities such as fishing, digging for worms and looking for frogs. He also loves to listen to Smelly scream as he puts his frog down her shirt. His heart will beat when you place his right hand on his heart. His weakness is eating as he won’t stay in the house long enough to eat his fruits and veggies because he loves to be outside all the time.

Meet "Dusty Rusty", whose nickname was given to him because he loves to get outside and play in the dirt. A little boy that loves getting down in the dirt & playing outside with his cousins. A ball of dust seems to follow him everywhere. However, his faux Mohawk never gets dirty nor moves due to the gel he uses and his secret desire is to impress the girls. Dusty Rusty enjoys teaching kids it is okay to get outside & get dirty & still look good doing it. He loves spending time looking at His Faux Mohawk in the mirror and listening to his heartbeat. Place his right hand on his heart and it will beat for you! His weaknesses include hairsprays, gels and pretty girls.

Meet “Smelly Mel”, a little girl that loves to hangout and play outside with her cousins. She, however, understands that she is 110% girl so she wears pink everywhere she goes from her pink toenail polish, her pink ruffled shirt to her pink pocketed shorts. Last but certainly not least, her perfume. Her cousins joke that they can “smell” her a mile away, hence her nickname. Her joy comes from teaching girls that they can get outside and play with the boys but yet make a fashion statement in the process and smell good doing it too! Her two weaknesses are the two Ps, Pink and Perfume.

The Gryphon Games Bookshelf Series is a numbered collection of book-size games that will appeal to a wide array of players of all ages. The games in this series are of medium-weight strategy, featuring short, clear rules playable in under an hour. The first thing you’ll notice about the Gryphon Games Bookshelf Series is our emphasis on high-quality art and superior graphics and production values. The game play is always snappy and innovative. The themes are fun and interesting. Catch people on their way back to board games with the Gryphon Games Bookshelf Series. Since we are committed to adding no fewer than three games a year to this collectible series, it is sure to be the talk of the gaming community for years to come.

The Deluxe Set includes 15 clowns, 2 dowels, 6 toss rings, and an instruction booklet. Bill Ding Balancing Clowns are considered one of the best eye/hand coordination toys ever made.

This starter set of nine balancing clowns is a great introduction to the Bill Ding product, or a perfect addition to grow your set. Bill Ding Balancing Clowns are considered one of the best eye/hand coordination toys ever made.

This brain-powered game challenges users to move a ball through an obstacle course using the power of the mind. It comes with a three-sensor headset that measures brainwave activity and determines the user's level of concentration. The game unit features a fan that blows more powerfully to lift the ball as focus increases. Launch date: 2009.

This softball-sized plush is soft and cuddly, featuring a simply, playful ball design. It is part of collection featuring various animals, including a lion, elephant, penguin, polar bear and more. It can be packaged in a "top secret" gift box. Launch date: February 2009.

This cuddly bear is made of eco-friendly materials, including hypoallergenic stuffing and sustainable toy bean fiber, and includes a heart-shaped vibration unit that offers gentle vibration at two modes: heartbeat, a soothing pulse; and continuous, a constant motion. It comes with the Polar Cuddle Cub Storybook that tells the bear's story while educating kids on endangered animals. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Award.

The dining set consist of a plate, bowl, cup, fork, knife, and spoon all labeled with name and phonetics. Includes a CD with Spanish pronunciations and activity phrases. Made in the USA.

The wood animal puzzle is great for the 2 to 3 year old, it teaches the Spanish names of commonly found animals: dog, cat, bird, and fish. Includes CD with Spanish pronunciations and activities. Knobs on puzzle pieces help to develop fine motor skills. Made in the USA and is lead and toxin free.

All the common colors are presented in fun to play with wood blocks labeled with the name of the color in Spanish and the phonetic. Eleven blocks in total, white, black, blue, red, green, yellow, purple, pink, gray, orange, and brown. Includes CD with pronunciations and activity phrases. These wood blocks are made in the USA and are lead and toxin free.

This durable, practical table for children has modern appeal with clean lines and a bold color. It comes with two chairs and features a sizeable workspace.

Microwave and dishwasher safe, this bright orange plate comes with divided sections to keep food organized, but also special built-in features specially designed to work with all three Constructive Eating utensils. A ramp and loading bay waits for the pusher to bulldoze peas up into the spoon, and a slotted incline creates the illusion that the fork is picking up the food just like a real pallet jack might.

A part of the whimsical Chimp and Zee series of games from Pressman, the Zoo Who game sends children along with a zookeeper to feed the many animals living at the zoo. Each child has a card with different animals on it that they are responsible for feeding, and on their turn they take a food card from the back of the zookeeper's truck. If that food is appropriate for one of their animals, they can fill in that slot on their card. If not, it returns to the table but another player has the opportunity to snap it up if it matches an animal on their card. When a child draws the sandwich card, they lose a turn – an important aspect of the Chimp and Zoo games to help build understanding and patience when things don't always go as planned – but instead of being faced with a villain or punishment, it is simply the zookeeper stopping for his own lunch break. Launch Date: June 2009

Including six different snap-together models, this kit provides children with examples of many uses for solar panel technology. A car, robot dog, hover boat, and other models spring to life when their solar panels are hit by direct sunlight, or the illumination of a 50 watt halogen bulb. Models are compact and light weight, making them easy to take outside and watch as the sun's rays are converted into clean electrical energy.
— Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys, informed TDmonthly that this was one of her favorite products at Toy Fair 2010.
— Lisa LeStrange, owner of Lucky Duck Toys in Wayne, Pa., told TDmonthly that this solar kit is a bestselling science toy. It's "not expensive. We just got it and it's selling well. It's a good product — you shine a flashlight on it and it goes," she said.

With two eyes in the front and legs flapping in the wind, Spinner Spider is ready for a ride. Tail Wags help to increase the visibility of the wearer on the slopes, roads and skating rinks. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs.

For all little girls who dream of becoming a princess one day! The Fairy Princess helmet cover is adorned by a pink veil and topped off with a golden crown. Tail Wags help to increase the visibility of the wearer on the slopes, roads and skating rinks. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs.

This whimsical helmet cover in vibrant shades of pink, orange and yellow will delight every little girl! Tail Wags help to increase the visibility of the wearer on the slopes, roads and skating rinks. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs.

This endearing yellow with black stripes bumble bee will create a BUZZ on the ski slopes, skating rinks and bike paths. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs. Tail Wags received a 2009 iParenting Media Award.

This soft, plush bear holds a blanket and comes with a sound box that provides a real recording of the sound inside a mother's womb as well as ocean noises and lullabies designed to comfort babies. The oval sound box can be tucked into the back of the bear or hung from a child's crib. Launch date: February 2009.

This tiny playset comes with a storybook and three moose - mom, dad and baby - that are soft and poseable. It also includes a tent, and is part of a collection featuring various animal characters and themed sets.

This line of purses blends canines with fashion, and exhibits both elegance and a street look through the different patterns and breeds available. The sturdy, plush dogs zip open at the back. Note: This product was formerly listed under Fuzzy Nation LLC.