July 2010 Notable Toys — All

This 8" pink Milly cat comes with a vanilla-scented cupcake-shaped carrier.

10" Bashful is a dreamy little pink rabbit with big blue eyes.

10" Loveable is a dreamy little pink and white lamb with big brown eyes.

This 1960s-themed squirrel plush is available in 5" and 8" sizes, and makes a funny sound when squeezed. He sports a green headband and is embroidered with the word "groovy."

These cheerful bush baby characters are available in pink bunny, purple bunny and yellow duck styles. Each stands about 5" tall.

This blonde doll, modeled after the teen country music star, comes with two unique fashions resembling Taylor's real red carpet looks.

Ralts is a Psychic-type Pokemon. It uses the horns on its head to read emotions and rarely lets itself be seen by humans. This Ralts plush measures 6."

This plush is a replica of the round, piglike Pokemon character and stands 5" tall.

This plush is a replica of the pink Pokemon character and stands 6" tall.

This game for two or more players comes with a cup and 13 dice. Each player is a zombie, rolling a die for one of three outcomes: the brain icon that represents points, the footsteps icon that stands for a victim on the run and an opportunity to re-roll, or the shotgun blast icon that is detrimental to a player's undead health. Players score one point for each piece of gray matter and a strike for each shotgun blast. The first zombie to hit 13 points wins.

The Mayan Calendar is much more than a system to mark off the passage of time; it is a prophetic calendar that may help us understand the past and foresee the future. Some people believe it predicts the end of the world as December 2012, while others believe it forecasts the start of a new era. This game incorporates both views.The object of the game is to create a physical vehicle like a pyramid to focus and spread universal spiritual power. For this task players will need builders, materials, equipment and money. They must work together to build 11 spiritual centers around the planet to ward off destructive perils entering from many directions. "2012" includes a 13” x 18” board, four movers, two dice, a sheet of 55 die-cut pieces, eight player roles, six centers destroyed, 11 spiritual power markers and 12 destructive perils markers.

The four island stores in this game have put in orders for fish of various kinds. Players represent The Island Fishing Co-op, working together to fill these store orders and return home safely before the stormy season makes fishing and deliveries too dangerous to continue. Players get "paid" for their work and share the earnings. The game is designed for two to four players and includes a 12" x 12" board, four fishing boats, four boat movers, 12 assorted fish, four sharks, four good weathers, 12 storms,16 assorted baits, a home supply depot and instructions.

In this game, players work together to get the Goat family safely to New Meadow and into a barn before the scary, hairy troll catches them. The game is designed to teach children logic, consultation and decision making, and is designed for one to eight players. Included are a full color board, two special dice, one troll, six various food items, six goats and instructions.

Who says a Teddy must be a bear? This dramatic 16" blond tiger teddy is based on a 3' fiberglass teddy design created by artist Peter Lorenz. He is made from genuine alpaca and is hand-airbrushed in black and white. The Teddy Bear Tiger follows the Teddy Bear Zebra and Teddy Bear Leopard in Steiff's "Wild Animal Bears" series.

This 10" classic mohair bear is a mottled gray color and wears a blue and white sailor collar.

Made of high-quality alpaca, this 10" bear based on the popular "Paddington" character is jointed and surface washable.

This 4" light brown mohair teddy bear holds a tiny pink pig and wears a coral ribbon around his neck.

This 15.7" Steiff Teddy bear is a likeness of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld. Both the bear and his clothes were designed in Lagerfeld's Paris studio, where the materials were individually selected. The Lagerfeld Bear wears a black ltalian wool jacket, a white poplin shirt with standing collar and trompe l'oeil buttonholes, and jeans featuring a design from the K Karl Lagerfeld collection. His outfit is completed by boots, glasses, a black silk cravat and a real leather belt adorned with Swarovski crystal "KL" initials.

These backpacks, lunch bags and boxes are available in 12 assorted tie dye colors and appliques.

Backpacks version 1- $19
Backpacks version 2- $20
Backpacks version 3- $20
Lunch Box-INSULATED version 1- $12.50
Lunch Box-INSULATED version 2- $12.50
Lunch Bag- INSULATED- $10

These Lucky Charm Bracelets comes in assorted styles and colors with one size fits all design.

Charms include Peace, Hearts, Dance, Best Friends, Peace/Love/Happiness.

$60.00 per dozen.

An exquisite game of spatial logic where players attempt to reconstruct 3D models based on 2D images. Logical analysis is brought into play as players progress trying to resolve the more advanced challenges. This ingenious game is for players, 8 years and over, who enjoy sophisticated puzzles.
Awards: Triple Star Canadian Toy Testing Council

Using the Architect precision blocks, players attempt to replicate the Tangram models illustrated in the challenges book. Initially, the puzzles are illustrated on a scale of 1:1 allowing players to experiment on the puzzle surface itself. As players advance, the illustrated models are reduced, thereby introducing the concept of scale. In addition, players are required to use the pieces horizontally and vertically, exposing them intuitively to more advanced concepts in geometry. Tangramino offers creative play for players 6 years and over.
Awards: Triple Star Canadian Toy Testing Council

In this delightful and deceptively simple logic puzzle game, players attempt to figure out the necessary moves that will permit to assemble back Simon, the scattered magician. An escalating level of difficulty allows children to start playing and progress at their own pace. Rather quickly, however, the game attains a level presenting a fun filled challenge to any puzzle loving adult.
Awards: Game of the Year 6/6 Consumer Guide of Canada

It's a great day to be a dog in the park. The sun is shining, there are no cats to be seen... and the tantalizing whiff of a big, crunchy bone can be smelled from somewhere nearby. But shuffling around the patches of turf to dig it up is going to require creativity and cleverness.
Awards: Triple Star Canadian Toy Testing Council 6/6 Consumer Guide of Canada