July 2010 Notable Toys — All

The SplashJack set of cards allows for card play in the water. SplashJack is simply Slap Jack, but played in water. To play, distribute the deck of cards evenly among all of the players. The player holds their pile of cards face down. Each player takes a turn placing their card face up in the middle of the group on the water. When someone places a Jack down in the pile, the first player to splash the pile of cards wins the cards. Play continues until a player has acquired all of the cards from the deck. Splashing the cards may also happen if the same number is laid down twice in a row or the same number sandwiches only one other card.

Splashimals can be played anywhere there is water but it can also be played on dry ground too. For ages 2 to 5+, depending on the age, children can use the cards for animal recognition, for creating new animals by mixing the combinations, for a game of memory, and for practicing reading skills.

These stylized labels add fun and flair to a plain skate deck. Grip labels are available in six patterns.

Kids can race to be the first to get the animals into the barnyard in this fast-paced multiplayer matching game. Players search their cards to complete a barnyard animal, then use the barnyard flipper to flip the card and reveal the next image to be matched. Images are added to help children match, while the text on each card is designed to help early readers associate words with images. The game includes a barnyard flipper, 37 animal cards and a parents' guide.

This versatile 25-key piano measures 17" x 12" x 12" and is designed to grow with a child. The main unit, decorated with a whimsical animal's head, sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of a toddler's hands. Later on, the sides with the animal's body can be attached, raising the piano to a comfortable height for an older child seated at the bench. The spacing between the keys is the same as that of a full-sized model, teaching proper finger placement and affording an easier transition to a large piano.

These 5" bean-filled plush toys are available in four styles. When squeezed they sing three Christmas songs, including “Jingle Bells,” “Santa Clause is Coming toTown” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas."

These 8" plush toys come complete with candy cane color schemes. Each makes a sound, and the
candy cane embroidered on the tummy lights up when squeezed.

These 5" bean-filled plush toys feature orange or dark purple color themes, and make sounds when squeezed.

This 5" bean-filled plush toy comes dressed as a pumpkin and makes spooky witch or laugh sounds when squeezed.

YooHoo Aspirations plush toys wear detailed costumes and make fun sounds when squeezed. Pammee the Fennec Fox comes dressed as a cheerleader and is also available in an 8" version for $15.99.

YooHoo Aspirations plush toys wear detailed costumes and make fun sounds when squeezed. This plush bush baby comes dressed as a soccer player and is also available in an 8" version for $15.99.

This soft, cuddly 6" duck is breed-specific and has a distinctive expression and gestures.

This soft, cuddly 10" pig is breed-specific and has a distinctive expression and gestures.

This 12" super-soft plush bear wears a Western-themed outfit. He is designed to coordinate with his "younger brother," The Kid Bear.

This floppy, soft 11" horse Fuzzle features a fresh, distinctive color combination. Fuzzles can be used for play, gifts or room decor.

This soft, cuddly 9" penguin is breed-specific and has a distinctive expression and gestures.

This soft, cuddly 10" penguin is breed-specific and has a distinctive expression and gestures.

This soft, cuddly 10" penguin is breed-specific and has a distinctive expression and gestures.

Each bag contains 12 pieces of assorted rock band shaped rubber band bracelets, in fun glow in the dark colors.

An assortment of 72 colorful slider bracelets with cats eye and fimo beads in a counter top display.  Counter display is included free for retailers with each bracelet individually UPC’ed.

These fun adjustable sliders can be worn on ankles or wrists.  Each bracelet / anklet is made with colorful dolphins, and fun "bell" beads which quietly jingle with movement when worn.

These Heart Glitter Bracelets features a heart pendant that hangs from a matching color adjustable slider cord. Each dozen comes in an assortment of colorful pink, purple, blue, and black heart pendants speckled with glitter on each bracelet.

This double-sided modern children's kitchen is made in Germany from high-quality beechwood. "Children can play on both sides of the kitchen," Detlef Schülingkamp, Sales Manager, Fagus Wooden Toys, told TDmonthly.

This placemat with reversible chalk mat is durable, waterproof and easy to clean. The mat turns any table into a creative play space or clean eating area, then easily folds into the included travel pouch to hold creative essentials or eating utensils.