July 2011 Notable Toys — Storage

This storage and carry-case for Hot Wheels cars is covered in graphics of the mini-vehucles.  Unzip the case to find an interior designed with the speed demon in mind.  With curves to test even the best tires and drivers, what better track to bring the best of the best together than Hot Wheels Toolbox.  When play time is done, kids can store their cars inside the case. Hot Wheels™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. ©2010 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved

This racing themed case displays speeding Hot Wheels cars all over the exterior and a roadway ramp folds out from the interior. Weighing only one pound, this case unzips to lay flat. Discover crisscrossing roads, bridges, tunnels, and jumps. Fold the jumps so that cars go veering off course, into each other, and through the winding map. The included Hot Wheels car fits inside perfectly along with hundreds more. Hot Wheels™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel, Inc. ©2010 Mattel, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
— As of 05/20/2011 this product has 5 out 5 stars from 1 review on Amazon.com. Pros: Makes playing with small cars a lot more portable.

Kids can keep their room neat with the LEGO Star Wars ZipBin Storage Case. When unzipped, it becomes a Star Wars-themed playmat for testing out new LEGO creations. When play is done, everything can be placed inside. Sturdy, strong, stackable and portable. LEGO Blocks not included. ZipBin® Keep it Together™. © 2010 The LEGO Group.  © 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM.

What’s the perfect size for travel, durable, and can hold anything from sandwiches to building blocks? This ZipBin® Mini Dinosaur Playset's dramatic exterior identifies the contents and is the perfect size for travel. When the bin is unzipped, it becomes a dinosaur island play mat. Fantasy play is encouraged by a prehistoric world featuring a volcano, a river, a tar pit and a mysterious cave. When play is done, the play mat becomes a toy bin in a zip, capturing the toys inside for easy clean up. This mini Playset includes three dinosaurs.
— As of 05/20/2011 this product has 3.5 out 5 stars from 2 review on Amazon.com. Pros: Convenient storage. Cons: The sides are very weak; when lifted by the handles, the basket bends.

Whether they’re fighting the Separatist droid army or simply packing their defeated enemies away for another day of galactic battle, the LEGO® Star Wars™ ZipBin® Battle Bridge Storage Case makes the perfect storage bin for kids to keep their clone troopers, Sith Lords and Jedi Knights in. Use the suspended battle bridge to gain the advantage over the enemy or sneak under them on the space station floor. No matter the battle, once over, all sides fit neatly inside this tool-box shaped case.  LEGO Blocks not included. ZipBin Products - Keep it Together™.  © 2010 The LEGO Group.  © 2010 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. Launch date: February 28, 2011.

The PlanetBox comes with everything a parent needs to pack their child the lunch they will love. All children have their own likes and dislikes when it comes to their lunches. One child likes variety and surprises, while another likes the familiarity of that same PB&J sandwich every day. But neither child likes it when their sandwich touches their fruit. We have found that most kids like a variety of foods that stay in their own compartments and don’t “touch each other.” Parents can pack any food in any compartment. The lid has raised compartments so foods can be piled high, yet the box can still be closed. The hinge is designed to keep top and bottom together, while making sure little hands won't get caught. Measures 10 inches x 7 ½ inches x 1 ½ inches.