July 2009 Notable Toys — General Toys

This game was designed to transform checkers into a game of cunning and luck where kids can beat their parents. On each turn, players spin to see if they either move, or open and close trap doors. If a checker is on one of the trap doors, it might fall through. Trapdoor Checkers features "quality components that stand the test of time," Jodi Swindle, operations manager at Goliath Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. This game earned a 2009 Major Fun Award.

This backpack looks like and is shaped like a front-loader digger. Unzipped, it becomes a construction zone. But when play is done, the Playscape™ becomes a backpack in a zip, capturing the toys inside for easy cleanup. It includes two die-cast construction vehicles. Launch date: 2009.

ZipBin® Trucker is shaped like and looks like a long-haul truck. It’s designed as a creative way for kids to store and carry their trucks and cars. Unzipped, it reveals a side-by-side racetrack. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. The set includes die-cast cars and is sized for travel. Launch date: 2009.

We at Daydream believe that anything can be child's play. Once engaged in an entertaining meal, children won't notice that they are actually eating very healthy food. Kids spin the spinner and eat food from wherever the spinner lands. The matching mug completes this innovative gift set that will have grandparents, parents and children all Playing with their Food (and eating it, too)!

Includes: Plate (game board), Mug, Spinner. Plate and mug are made of melamine; not for use in the microwave; dishwasher safe.

Draw a line and the vehicle will follow! It is more than just a race set; it’s a craft activity that encourages children to be creative allowing for many ways to play. With the official Doodle Track marker and the included play mat, the Doodle Track car will follow a continuous line drawn on the mat by the marker. The Doodle Track car also comes with colorful, stick-on decals for customization. Set includes: Doodle Track Car, Washable Marker, Stick-On Decals, Playmat Track and Instructions.

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On the road, in the air or anywhere, kids can have fun with Minis! Perfect on their own or for use with the full-sized cushions. Set includes 6 square 8" cushions and 4 triangle cushions plus a sun and moon decoration all packaged in a handy travel backpack.

Unzipped, ZipBIn Mini Zoo becomes an animal habitat, complete with zoo animals. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set is sized for travel. Launch date: 2009.

Unzipped, ZipBIn Mini Aquarium becomes a reef habitat, complete with a sea creature. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set is sized for travel. Launch date: 2009.

Unzipped, the ZipBIn Mini Mansion becomes a fashion doll paradise, where dolls can sleep, cook, entertain, dance, or throw a garden party by the pool. Storage pockets are built in for doll accessories such as clothes and shoes. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set includes a mini doll and is sized for travel. "We make it fun to be neat!" Dee Farrell, VP of sales for Neat-Oh! International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

Designed for use with traditional drum sets or with drum console gaming systems, Rock Stix LED drumsticks pulse with every beat. The user taps the Rock Stix to activate the ultra-bright LED, which illuminates the entire stick. Batteries are included and replaceable. The Stix are constructed with Lexan professional-grade plastic for superior durability and optical clarity. There are no switches, wires or controls, and the product is available with red, blue or rainbow LEDs. The packaging features a "try me" option so customers can see the functionality of the product and the LED brightness and color before they buy. Launch date: July 2009.

The Astro Disc has four motion-activated, rainbow LEDs built into the outer rim. Batteries are included and replaceable, and it has an auto on/off switch. The sustainable packaging features a "try me" switch so customers can see functionality of the product, the LED brightness and the rainbow effect before they buy. "[The] patented rainbow LED looks amazing at night," Karlie, in marketing at Buztronics, told TDmonthly. "[The] disc throws great and extends the play time into the night by lighting up." Launch date: July 2009.

This yo-yo LEDs lights up with movement, creating a neat lighting in low-light conditions. The Light-Up LED Yo-Yo is available in red, blue, green, purple and clear, with two ultra-bright LEDs. It comes in sustainable, "try me" packaging. Launch date: July 2009.

Designed for use with traditional drum sets or with drum console gaming systems, Rock Stix LED drumsticks pulse with every beat. The user taps the Rock Stix to activate the ultra-bright LED, which illuminates the entire stick to create incredible lighting effects in low-light conditions. Batteries are included and replaceable. Rock Stix are constructed with Lexan professional-grade plastic for superior durability and optical clarity. There are no switches, wires or controls to get in the way. They are available with red, blue or rainbow LEDs. The packaging features a "try me" option so customers can see the functionality of the product and LED brightness and color before they buy. Launch date: July 2009.

The Bounce Back Ball is a game in itself. The user secures the nylon band around his wrist with the elastic strap, then tosses or throws the ball to activate the ultra-bright LEDs. He must prepare to catch the ball as it returns to his hand. The Bounce Back Ball is available in blue with impact-activated blue LEDs. “Try me” packaging feature allows customers to see the ball’s LED brightness and color before they buy. Launch date: July 2009.

These super-bounce balls light up and make a "boing" noise with every bounce. Boing balls are available in clear, red or blue with two ultra-bright LEDs — one red and one blue — that create a lighting effect when the ball is bounced. “Try Me” packaging allows customer to see LED brightness and colors before they buy. Launch date: July 2009.

The Light-Up Airglow Ball is designed as the ultimate super bounce ball. The special aerodynamic design allows the ball to bounce high as the LEDs create a cool lighting effect. Soft rubber makes the ball easy to throw and catch. Each ball has one red and one blue ultra-bright LED that is activated upon impact. “Try Me” packaging allows customers to see the LED brightness and color before they buy. Launch date: July 2009.

Marvel characters seem to come alive when this front cover flips from one image to another. It prints on 22-pt. plastic with a full-color back cover on 12-pt. coated stock. There are 140 lined pages of 60-lb. offset for the inside pages. The wire-bound journal is available in three sizes: Large Journal (8.25" x 10.5"), Small Journal (6.30" x 8.5"), and Memo Pad (3.5" x 5.5"). "[Lenticular technology] is a way of using different kinds of lenses to create 3-D depth in an image or to flip from one image to another. But more importantly, it adds a whole new dimension of fun!" Leslie Montalbano, prepress manager for ISCREAM, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 15, 2009.
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Marvel characters seem to come alive with movement in this lenticular front cover. It prints on 22-pt. plastic, and the back cover is full color on 12-pt. coated stock. The wire-bound journal includes 140 lined pages of 60-lb. offset (for inside pages). Three sizes are offered: Large Journal (8.25" x 10.5"), Small Journal (6.30" x 8.5"), and Memo Pad (3.5" x 5.5"). Launch date: May 15, 2009.
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Marvel characters come alive with movement in this lenticular front cover. Prints on 22 pt. plastic.Back cover is full color on 12 pt. coated stock. 140 lined pages of 60 lb. offset for inside pages. Wire bound. Three sizes offered. Large Journal-8.25" x 10.5", Small Journal 6.30" x 8.5" and Memo Pad - 3.5" x 5.5". Launch date: May 15, 2009.
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There are eight different styles to choose from with these plastic flip or 3-D lenticular 4" x 6" postcard invitations. Each set of eight cards comes in clear cello packaging. "[Lenticular]is a way of using different kinds of lenses to create 3-D depth in an image or to flip from one image to another. But more importantly, it adds a whole new dimension of fun!" Leslie Montalbano, prepress manager for ISCREAM, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 5, 2009.

These 2-pt. plastic flip or 3-D lenticular 4" x 6" postcard invitations feature prints on front and back. Each set of eight cards comes in clear cello packaging. There are eight styles to choose from. Launch date: May 15, 2009.

This product is available in eight different styles, in either plastic flip or 3-D lenticular 4" x 6" postcard invitations that print front and back. The set of eight cards comes in clear cello packaging. Launch date: May 15, 2009.

The Bling by Number Dry Erase Calendar has a choice of two different images and includes glitter glue, sequins and gems, as well as three dry erase markers. Girls just add the “bling” according to the numbered instructions. It's designed as a "glam" way to keep track of important events on a dry erase, perpetual calendar, so it can be used and re-used for years. Launch date: 2009.

The Bling By Number Alphabet Design Set includes numerous alphabet cards, organza ribbon, glitter paints, sequins and more to create decorative message banners, bookmarks, monograms and ornaments. The Bling by Number line is designed to be error proof and provide exquisite and professional-looking results every time. There are instructions and design ideas to get girls started on their way to creating their own personalized blingin’ messages.