July 2014 Notable Toys — Pretend Play

An ideal baby doll for busy little girls, the Cozy Cute On-The-Go-Baby is a fun friend she can take everywhere she goes. The adorable carrier makes it extra-convenient to keep the doll in tow no matter where the day takes her.
— Teresa Ford, owner of Kids Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in a June 2014 survey that the Kidoozie Cozy Cutie On-The-Go-Baby is one of their best-selling dolls.
— In a June 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Cozy Cutie was their best-selling doll.

Lets go for a ride!  Dressed in a cute outfit she's ready for her first day out!  14" All Vinyl Baby Doll in Multi-position Carrier.  Expressions and Styles may vary.  Lots to Love Babies are perfect for all children. 2+.
— In a June 2014 survey, Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that "we are selling about 12 Lots to Love babies per month."
— Dean Smith, owner of Jazams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that the Lots to Love Baby is their best-selling doll.

Little chefs will love pretend cooking alongside Cookie Monster with this Sesame Street toy kitchen! It comes with 6 pieces of play food, a spatula and frying pan to make yummy and healthy snacks. Slide the windows open or closed to feed Elmo and Abby Cadabby, or slide both windows open to serve hungry customers. The Cookie Monster Kitchen Cafe has a stove burner that “lights up” and makes sizzle sound effects, and an order bell that dings. Just like a real café! This interactive toy kitchen has over 70 phrases and sound effects, and plays the Cookie Monster Kitchen Café Song. At 30 inches tall, it’s the perfect size for preschoolers over 18 months to 4 years. No assembly tools are required. It securely snaps together.
— Teresa Ford, owner of Kids Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in a June 2014 survey that International Playthings' Kidoozie Pirate Den is their store's best-selling play house.

Easy to assemble pirate’s den is generously sized to fit 2 or more little pirates. Flap front door, 2 mesh windows, sturdy material to withstand hours of play. Carry case included.
— In a June 2015 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that the Kidoozie Pirate Den Play House from International Playthings was their best-selling play house.

Cloverleaf Corners is a magical place of imagination, where animal families all live together, as well as play, laugh, learn and love. There are charming homes, playgrounds, toy shops, schools and more! Each parent is about 3" tall, child 2.25 " tall, and baby 1.25" tall. The clothing is removable and everything is interchangeable. This is the Bunk Beds Set.
— In a June 2014 survey, Joel Dinkins from Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that Calico Critters bunk beds is their store's best-selling furniture.
— Mary Whitbrod, owner of Imagination Station in Toledo, OH, told TDmonthly in an August 2014 survey that Calico Critters was the store's best-selling line of collectibles.

Growing grocers, get ready to go to work! Includes everything to stock and run your own pretend store—a shopping basket, 7 play food items, and a price/bar-code scanner with sound. Features modern design with rounded parts. Coordinates perfectly with New Sprouts® Ring It Up! (LER 9229) and all New Sprouts® play food. Basket measures 8½"L x 7"W x 4"H.

Raise the curtain! Put on a true production with the HABA Doorway Theater! This whimsical set can adjust to fit in different sized door frames. The curtain dimensions are 67" tall and 31" wide, but the poles extend a bit further for larger door frames. Easily set it up and you are ready for hours of puppet fun. 4 telescopic rods fit into the edges of the curtain, giving it a neat and taut appearance. Which play will your little ones perform first? The Doorway Theater stimulates children's imagination and creativity! The theater is wonderfully detailed with a cute porthole at the top for a puppet to make a surprise appearance or introduce the next act, a vibrant red curtain that comes with tie backs to unveil the show, and a little pocket window to display the name of the act! Perfect for ages 18 months and up. This item works perfectly with all of the HABA hand puppets! Puppets are sold separately.

Rosalina and her friends welcome you to an afternoon tea party at their brand new castle! What a lovely space for your child's imagination to run wild. Measuring 35 1/2" L x 20 3/4" W x 43 1/2" H, this tent will fit great in just about any playroom. Children will adore the vibrantly-colored and nicely detailed scene depicted on the outside of the tent! Tent material is made of polyester and frame is made of plastic rods, making both setting up, putting away and storage a quick breeze.