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July 2009 Notable Toys — Outdoor Fun
Swiggies is the Water Bottle for the 21st Century. It is designed to attach to one's wrist and provide easy access to water during an exercise. Each Swiggie holds 4 ounces of water or sports drink, for a total of 8 ounces. It is strapped onto the wrist and has a pull top. It eliminates the need to carry water bottles, which can be cumbersome to carry and break your stride when you have to stop to take a drink. You just fill them up with cold water and go. Swiggies comes in 6 bright colors for kids on-the-go and encourages kids to drink more water. Swiggies is approved by Child Safe International as a safe, BPA-free, "green" product. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24821 (added 7/31/2009) . Twirligig™ Playsilk Streamer Toy From: BENEATH THE ROWAN TREE Other products from BENEATH THE ROWAN TREE
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Designed to provide all-natural, active fun for children of all ages, this product features a hand-dyed silk streamer (11" x 60") coordinated with a hand-painted wand (about 12" long) sealed with water-based, non-toxic sealant. The high-quality silk has hand-rolled hems, and the length is designated so as to not cause children to trip or trample upon the fabric, as might happen more easily with longer streamers. The hardware is designed so that it cannot be removed by a child. Young children should be supervised, as with all long items that can tangle around them. It is available in more than 15 styles, as well as custom colors. "It doesn't knot or tangle, like thinner streamers. It is 100-percent natural, safe and its core quality is the need for active, imaginative play," Lori Campbell, owner and artist of Beneath the Rowan Tree, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24811 (added 7/30/2009) . Age Range: 0 to 4 SKU or Item #: WTKRNT Gender: Boys And Girls
This rocker is also a table designed for indoor or outdoor fun. Upon turning it over, the stable twin-seat rocker (see-saw) becomes an activity table. It is made of durable, easy to clean plastic. The table is 15" H and the seat height is 8". The unit measures 18" H x 16" W x 34" D. Launch date: May 29, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24646 (added 7/17/2009) .
Kids can whittle down their waists by keeping this hula hoop going. It comes in various colors and sizes to suit all shapes and sensibilities. — Syd Clarke, owner of Ali-Cat in Carrboro, N.C., sells about 30 hula hoops per month. She attributes the fad's resurgence to increased interest in countering childhood obesity with exercise. She also noted that a woman in her neighborhood now offers a hula hoop class for adults. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24588 (added 7/16/2009) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: 011 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Designed to combat boring kids' golf lessons, myminigolf employs obstacles the teacher can use to motivate kids in a playful way. "There is no competitor on market. myminigolf is the only product for this application," Hannes Weber, designer for defacto.GmbH, told TDmonthly. This product was a finalist of the "Golf Europe Product Award 2008." ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24284 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 2 to 4 SKU or Item #: IGED1068 Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Lil Red Tractor is a high-quality, rechargeable, battery powered mini-tractor for boys or girls. It can be driven up to 2 mph indoors or out, on semi-hard surfaces. It has a large, adjustable seat for growing legs, and on-off foot pedal, and a one-year limited warranty with a free second year extended warranty and toll-free customer service. It is made in Canada. "Lil Red Tractor is a very high quality product, powered by a rechargeable battery (included). Kids love the bright shiny red finish and it's the perfect size for use indoors or out. [It is] not distributed in big-box stores," Ken Maxwell, VP of marketing for Peg Perego, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24264 (added 6/29/2009) . Double Ladderball consists of placing each ladder 25 feet apart, and each team consisting of one or more players stands at one ladder and tosses their colored bolas (either red or blue) at the other ladder. Bolas that hang onto any of the crossbars scores points for the tosser. Top bar is 3 points, middle bar is 2 points, and the bottom bar is worth 1 point. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24154 (added 6/17/2009) . Metal Ladderball is exactly like Ladderball, but built tough for durability against wear and tear. Similar to the rules of Double Ladderball, Metal Ladderball consists of placing each ladder 25 feet apart, and each team consisting of one or more players stands at one ladder and tosses their colored bolas (either red or blue) at the other ladder. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24153 (added 6/17/2009) . Tail Wags Cat Helmet Cover From: TAIL WAGS HELMET COVERS INC. Other products from TAIL WAGS HELMET COVERS INC.
Age Range: 1 to 11 SKU or Item #: Cat Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Tail Wags helmet covers are designed to fit over all makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. They come in more than 35 animal character designs. Tail Wags was a 2008 JPMA finalist and received a 2009 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23998 (added 6/3/2009) . Tail Wags Unicorn Helmet Cover From: TAIL WAGS HELMET COVERS INC. Other products from TAIL WAGS HELMET COVERS INC.
Age Range: 1 to 11 SKU or Item #: Unicorn Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Parents may indulge their child’s imagination with this enchanting unicorn helmet cover, designed to encourage kids to wear their safety helmet. Tail Wags helmet covers are designed to fit over all makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. They are available in more than 35 animal character designs. "Tail Wags helmet covers uniquely fit over all safety helmets, thereby, making it an ideal all-year-round product," Karyn Climans, owner of Tail Wags Helmet Covers Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2009. Tail Wags was a 2008 JPMA finalist. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23997 (added 6/3/2009) . Tail Wags Owl Helmet Cover From: TAIL WAGS HELMET COVERS INC. Other products from TAIL WAGS HELMET COVERS INC.
Age Range: 1 to 11 SKU or Item #: Owl Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Tail Wags helmet covers are designed to make it fun for kids to wear their safety helmets. They are made to fit over all makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets, and come in more than 35 animal character designs. Tail Wags was a 2008 JPMA Finalist. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23996 (added 6/3/2009) . The MOOV by BERG is both a construction toy and a rideable vehicle for children, ages 5 to 12. Children can construct MOOV by themselves without the use of any tools or help from parents. The wooden parts, rings, shafts and frames are multi-functional. Once the model is complete, the fun continues. MOOV construction toys are available in three kits: Starter, Advanced, and Street. The Starter kit ($210.00) can create three wooden models, the Advanced ($300.00) seven models, and the Street ($376.00) up to 10 models. For each new construction, the old model must be taken apart. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23891 (added 5/27/2009) . Age Range: 4 to 10 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Girls
Designed for older girls (ages 4 to 10), Junior BanZ feature UV400 polarized polycarbonate lenses and sturdy frames, while offering new shapes and temples for protection and style. Junior BanZ come with their own solid pink neoprene carrying case complete with zipper clasp, as well as a removable neoprene strap for active girls on the go. Launch date: April 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23850 (added 5/22/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
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. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23742 (added 5/19/2009) . Age Range: 4 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This product is designed so that realistic flashes attract real fireflies, which can fly in but can't fly out. It allows kids to see fireflies up close and could serve as a house for nocturnal insects. It offers five light modes for five firefly species. The Firefly Attractor "safely attracts fireflies and captures them without anyone touching or harming them," a representative of Summit Products told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23725 (added 5/19/2009) . Have lariat fun like the a real cowpoke! Our high-quality lariats are perfect for children and big kids who want to become lasso pros. 13 colors provide the perfect choice for cowboys and cowgirls. Each lariat is made from 20 feet of 5/16” polypropylene blend rope. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23659 (added 5/13/2009) . Specially contoured to hug little bodies, children will get the best fit, mobility and safety at the water's edge, or while swimming and boating. The only Children's vest that offers Ensolite soft foam for exceptional comfort. Sold in the following sizes: Infant (20-30 lbs), Child (30-60 lbs), Youth (60-90 lbs). ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23553 (added 5/6/2009) . Campingly Yours From: FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC. Other products from FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.
Age Range: 12 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
A tribute to family, friendship and forty-five years at summer camp, "Campingly Yours" paints a poignant picture of character, charisma and courage, lovingly nestled in America’s heartland. Punctuated with vivid imagery and laugh-out-loud humor, Thomas C. Adler’s memoir is "a heartwarming journey of a lifetime at summer camp," Sue Defabis, project manager at Five Star Publications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23420 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: 119 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can line up the arrows on Froggy's belly and watch him spin through the water from one end of the pool to the other. He uses 2 AA batteries. The "patented random direction makes him zip in random directions," Doug Rubel, CEO of MindWalk, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23375 (added 4/27/2009) . Age Range: 6 and up Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Hasbro has relaunched this original water blaster. It has a retro look but modernized power. The Super Soaker 50 holds up to 25 oz. of water and shoots up to 35’. Launch date: Spring 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23230 (added 4/9/2009) . Age Range: 7 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Designed for use at sporting events, this noise-making plastic item is 1-meter long and sounds like an elephant. Orders over 5000 pieces can be customized with team logos. Launch date: 2009. — As of 7.26.2010, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews on Amazon.com and was listed No. 12 in the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Captures the spirit of the World Cup. Easy to use and features different play modes. CONS: Some might consider the sound annoying. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23194 (added 4/9/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: January 2006 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Spooner is a balance trainer that simulates board maneuvers associated with surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding but not limited to that. The Spooner helps to develop flexibility and strength in the legs as well as creating a better center of balance. The Spooner is a core trainer, a stabilizer and a pasteurizer because of the ability to work the muscles closest to the spine. Also, it's loads of fun and can be done on any surface indoors or out. Made of H.D.P.E. it is unbreakable. Our guarantee is "You break it, we replace it." Made by Hand in the USA. Launch date: 2006. — In a March 2012 survey about outdoor toys, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Spooner Boards were among their best sellers. — In a March 2012 survey, Chris Lowe, owner of Beanhead Toys in Sandy Springs, Ga., told TDmonthly that Spoonerboards were one of her best selling ride-on toys. — Alexander McPherson, toy supervisor at Little Dickens in Lynchburg, Va., told TDmonthly in a March 2013 survey that Spooner Boards are their best selling item - they sell about 114 each year, with sales of the item concentrated in 4th quarter. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23177 (added 4/7/2009) . Designed for children who are learning to ride a bike, the Go Glider allows kids to practice balance and movement on a model that does not consist of pedals or training wheels. It has 16" EVA foam tires (no air), adjustable handlebars and a seat that is adjustable from 17.5" to 23". Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23141 (added 4/1/2009) .
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