May 2015 Notable Toys — General Toys

118 piece Builderific with 4-pc toolset including power drill. Durable plastic.
— Gregory Faith, owner of Inside Out Hobbies in Nashua, N.H., told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was a best-selling construction toy at their store.

Light Stax is a new award winning toy startup that launched in 2014 in Europe and the USA. Light Stax are beautifully illuminated construction blocks that use LED technology, but are still 100% compatible with existing traditional building blocks. Using our patented system, each Stax will magically light up as it is connected to a power base or any lit Stax. No special connectors or wires are needed. Just stack them and they light up!
— David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was a best-selling construction toy at their store.

Product Description: Birthdaykins are the fun friends in BirthdayLand, the place where birthday wishes come true. Some say Cupcake is one of the most delicious Birthdaykin because she's topped with a yummy golden cupcake! She bakes cupcakes for everyone in BirthdayLand with a big heap of love. Like the rest of the Birthdaykins, Cupcake comes with a special code that unlocks premium features in the BirthdayLand app. The app is a free download in iTunes Store, Google Play and Amazon Apps.

The La Newborn Collection of Real Life Baby dolls introduces its newest addition. Dressed in a beautiful pink knit set, our La Newborn is as sweet as can be. This precious La Newborn features a new delightful expression and striking baby blue eyes that are sure to melt your heart! She is a 15" all-vinyl Anatomically Correct “Real Girl" with moveable arms, legs and head. She is made completely out of vinyl for easy care. This sweet little girl is all dolled up in a cute pink knit romper, matching chic cloche hat and booties. This amazing set also includes a matching knit blanket, so your child can swaddle her to keep her cozy and safe. JC Toys is the leading online source for lifelike baby doll girls and accessories, and you’re going to love the incredible value that we offer for this adorable newborn baby doll set! She is made in Spain and perfect for children ages 2+.

Let’s play the Tickle Game. Missy Kissy is ticklish, can you guess where? Is it her feet, her sides or her tummy? This 15" incredible interactive doll features real moving eyes and head, and plays the Tickle Game with you! Once you finish your game, she asks mommy for her bottle. Pretend feed her until she is full and then its burping time! Change her into her bedtime clothes and she is ready for a nap. Place the pacifier in her mouth and a sweet lullaby plays as she gently moves her head and closes her eyes. Missy Kissy Giggle Time is the interactive doll that loves to play the tickle game and even lets you know when she is tired and ready for bed! This is the doll that every mommy will love! Missy Kissy says up to 12 phrases and 2 songs, and even moves when you place the pacifier in her mouth. Her eyes open and close, her head moves. Set includes matching outfit and hat, pacifier, bottle, and additional outfit and hat! Check out her very own TV commercial for more fun!

Unique modern styling and adapts to multiple terrains! Made in USA of US and imported parts. Accessories made in China. Stylish and fun design eases the transition from strollers. Adult steers with push handle. Full turn front wheels provide better maneuverability. Handle folds under for easy storage and transport. "Whisper Wheels" provide a smooth, quite ride. Caster wheel engages for easy swivel turning and retracts for riding on rough terrain. Pretend steering wheel with "beep beep" horn sounds. Large capacity under-hood storage is perfect for snacks or supplies. Cup holders for child and parent. Adult assembly required.
— Steven Levy, owner of Toy City in Keene, N.H., told TDmonthly in a March 2015 survey that the Sportster from Step 2 is his store's best-selling ride on toy.

Are you a facial hair aficionado? Do you think you know famous beards? Well then, this is your chance to impress!  Players are given clues, one at a time, from the player wearing the beard card. The quicker you guess the famous beard, the more points you'll score. Can you Name That Beard? For 2+ players.

Zombies have taken over the town and they're EVERYWHERE! Can you be the first to escape the town and get to safety? The player with the lowest number of zombies chasing them after five rounds wins and successfully escapes the town. Zombie Run!™ combines memory with luck and is the ultimate card game for kids with braaaaaaaaaaaaains! For 2 or more players.
Awards: 2014 Creative Child Preferred Choice Award

Roll the dice and make your best slice! A fast and frantic dice game for two! Roll your dice to match the toppings on your slice. Keep rolling until they all match. Now grab another card and keep going! The first player to create a whole pizza pie wins!  2 players per game.

Players race to guess what the tattoo is and earn points for correctly guessing and drawing. In the party game where everyone gets to tattoo and be tattooed, how will you leave your mark? For 3 or more players.

Wave "hello" to three new ocean-inspired Poppers—Orca, Octopus and Sea Horse. Just place the ball into their mouth, squeeze the belly and out shoots a soft foam ball—up to 20 feet! Each character includes six soft foam balls. Great for indoor, outdoor, at the beach or just lounging around the home front.
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award

Blow endless bubbles with new Sesame Street Bubblin’ Blast Elmo! Just pull back Elmo's head and watch as he launches a blast of bubbles into the air. Easy to use and perfect for kids 3 and up.
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award

Standard Pump Rockets are a rollicking blast to fire. But our new Bungee Blast Jr ramps up the fun and excitement by an order of magnitude. We've engineered a patented elastic bungee cord inside the pump cylinder to turbo boost the launching power. Load a foam rocket into one end and pull back the cylinder, feeling the increasing tension of the cord inside. Then let go. Kids will be amazed as the stored energy of the cord pushes the piston of air very forceful, blasting the rocket out at hyper-speed. It's like putting a turbo-charger inside! Ages 3 & up.

Plastic components will react in the dark with the UV LED Glasses and lights up beyond your belief! Comes with 4 pounds GLOW Sand, large play tray, UV LED Glasses, UV Pen Light, Brick and Pebble Rollers, 4 Stencils in assorted themes, 2 Volcano Molds, 6 PVC Neon Bugs, 6 PVC Dino Skeleton, 3 assorted Jungle Animal molds, and a light up flashing red LED module to make your volcano come to life! ITEM PROHIBITED ON AMAZON.

Tweens will go wild over hair tats. Using the included stencil and hair chalk powder, kids can "tattoo" designs like butterflies, hearts and stars right on their heads.

 

Each Z-Strux set can make four possible builds. This set includes 395 pieces, including two construction-worker figurines. When completed, the build is 26 inches tall.

This brand new offering from Boogie Board re-envisions the board as a transparent screen that can be used for tracing anything. Practice letters, numbers, and shapes, then press a button to clear the design.

Ambi's Key Ring is a rattle and teether in one. Brightly colored keys are secured on a sturdy ring. Mention ToyDirectory for special considerations

Ambi is relaunching their classic line of toys. Vintage-looking, with bright primary colors, the twin rattle is an iconic baby product. Its sleek design is perfect for little hands. Mention ToyDirectory for special considerations

Unleash your inner warrior and soak your targets with the bow-blasting soakage of the Dolphina Bow Blaster! It's easy to load this stylish soaker with up to 25 ounces of water, then you just pull the handle back and push it forward to fire a blast of water at your target. Show off your skill and soak your mark with the Dolphina Bow blaster!
Awards: 2015 TIA Outdoor Toy of the Year

Go on a Shopkins™ spree and shop till you drop with the Shopkins™ Small Mart! Slide your characters down the delivery chute and then have some fun on the treadmill register at the check out counter! Complete with 2 exclusive characters and a shopping trolley. Collect them all!
Awards: 2015 TIA Girl Toy of the Year

It's a modern twist on the popular Simon game, the classic fast-action game where you need to remember and repeat the patterns. The Simon Swipe game has the iconic colors, lights, and sounds of the classic Simon game in which you respond to the ever-increasing pattern of the light and sound combinations, but now touch screen technology adds an extra challenge to the game. Swipe the lights to conquer the colors! To master this challenging game, you need to tap, swipe, and reverse your way to victory as you try to repeat the pattern of lights and sounds. When you hear the music and see the lights flash, you've leveled up and a new pattern will start. If you make a mistake, the buzzer will signal the end of the game and the unit will let you know your score. 4 ways to play!
Awards: 2015 TIA Game of the Year

Introducing LEGO FUSION – Real-life LEGO builds that come to life in virtual games. Rule your town and create it the way you want by building with real LEGO bricks that come alive in this virtual world! Find out what your mini citizens need in the LEGO FUSION Town Master app for your smartphone or tablet. Then build it with real LEGO bricks! Create restaurants, shops, fire stations, roads and more on the LEGO FUSION capture plate. Snap it into your virtual game with just a click and watch it come to life! Earn valuable studs and happiness for your citizens by completing missions and mini games as they pop-up throughout your town. Expand your virtual world in every direction. LEGO FUSION Town Master includes Mayor minifigure. Features 256 LEGO pieces including the LEGO FUSION plate for capturing your LEGO creations digitally. A ‘Get Started Guide’ with inspiration and instructions for play. The LEGO FUSION Town Master app is downloadable from U.S. app stores and is required for gameplay. The LEGO FUSION Town Master app includes a free trial of the full experience
Awards: 2015 TIA e-Connected Toy of the Year

Create your own custom paint colors in minutes! Use the mixing guide to create your color or make up your own. This interactive kit provides everything you need to make 15 unique paint colors. Whether you experiment with colors or keep things simple, this kit guides you through every step of the process!
Awards: 2015 TIA Activity Toy of the Year, 2015 TIA People's Choice Award, 2014 Time to Play Media, Parents' Choice, National Parenting Publication, Toy Insider's Top Toys for 9+years/Tweens, The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval and Toys R Us Holiday 2014 Hot Toy List Award Winner.