August 2010 Notable Toys — All

Four separate heart keys dangle from this adjustable ball chain with a matte finish. The four hearts spell out the word "LOVE." This necklace also has one iridescent rhinestone hanging from it.

Beltz 4 Kidz are belts designed with kids in mind. These belts are made of genuine vegetable-tanned leather, with buckles made of zinc for durability. Both the belts and buckles are made in Canada using all child-safe and environmentally friendly processes and materials. Easy to fasten and unfasten, Beltz 4 Kidz are designed to promote independence and make dressing fun with their stylish collectable buckles.
Awards: 2010 iParenting Media Award; 2010 PTPA Award

The Safari Friends Pedestal Pets collection includes a gorilla, lion, hippo, and elephant. Pedestal Pets are sets of pencil toppers featuring a variety of animal figures. Each package comes with 4 animal pencil toppers, 4 matching pencils and 4 fun fact trading cards. Children can also go to the Pedestal Pets website and "adopt" their pets and print out coloring pages of all the animals.

The Barnyard Friends Pedestal Pets collection includes a horse, pig, sheep, and duck. Pedestal Pets are sets of pencil toppers featuring a variety of animal figures. Each package comes with 4 animal pencil toppers, 4 matching pencils and 4 fun fact trading cards. Children can also go to the Pedestal Pets website and "adopt" their pets and print out coloring pages of all the animals.

The Neighborhood Friends Pedestal Pets collection includes a cat, turtle, frog, and dog. Pedestal Pets are sets of pencil toppers featuring a variety of animal figures. Each package comes with 4 animal pencil toppers, 4 matching pencils and 4 fun fact trading cards. Children can also go to the Pedestal Pets website and "adopt" their pets and print out coloring pages of all the animals.

This album features 20 original songs that aim to help children build vocabulary in both English and Spanish through active multisensory participation. The songs are a combination of new compositions and updated versions of early Hap Palmer favorites along with new translations into Spanish. The lyrics and activities were developed in conjunction with Spanish language educational expert Laura Radchik, PhD.
Awards: Parent's Choice Foundation Audio Award Fall 2010, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

This USB storage device honors the 30th anniversary of "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back." It is designed to resemble the film's popular Yoda character.

This USB storage device honors the 30th anniversary of "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back." It is designed to resemble the film's Wampa character.

This USB storage device honors Sanrio's 50th anniversary. It is designed to resemble the brand's popular character Tuxedo Sam.

This USB storage device honors Sanrio's 50th anniversary. It is designed to resemble the brand's popular character Chococat.

Utilizing images from Rachel Arbuckle, one of Ireland’s most recognized image artists, Purrfect Puzzles are made in Europe with durable, smooth-edged pieces. The Celtic Collection uses an environmental compact box, which means that the amount of oil consumed in shipping is saved by more than half, compared to larger packages. Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010

Li’l Chugs is an ecologically friendly collection of trains that are constructed of highly renewable, natural rubberwood harvested from reforested forests. Each bright colorful piece meets ATSM, CPSIA and EN71 safety standards and features durable magnetic couplings so kids can create many different combinations. Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010

This set of realistic birds, licensed by the National Audubon Society, features real bird calls provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Each bird is carefully researched, and comes with an educational hang tag that includes information about its appearance, eating habits, habitat maps and sounds. This series includes a Mallard Duckling, Baby Chick, Baby Emperor Penguin, Baby Piping Plover, Baby Ostrich and Baby California Sea Gull.
Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010
— Shana Hack, owner of Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., told TDmonthly in a June 2014 survey that Wild Republic plush is a best-seller in their store.

This novel item is nutrient-rich animal dung from an elephant, reindeer or rhino. From the Natural History Museum, the Poo in a Box begins at a British zoo or safari park and is treated to be germ and odor free. Kids and adults simply sow the seeds, water the cardboard box and watch the plants grow. Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010

The Sustainable Earth Lab science kit gives children the tools and information to learn first-hand about the environmental problems burdening the planet and how we can overcome these challenges through sustainable practices. The full-color, 48-page manual explains over 40 different experiments and energy conservation activities. Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010
— In late summer 2010, five percent of 43 retailers named Thames & Kosmos a top selling science and nature brand.
— “Thames & Kosmos — we sold out of all their items,” Carly Gerhardstein, manager of The Durango Kid in Durango, Colo., told TDmonthly in August 2010.

Made of fir wood, this table can be used indoors or outdoors. It features a non-toxic green painted finish, silk-screened with the image of a giraffe. This product meets ASTM F963-07 safety standards, and is eco-friendly.

This children's rocking chair is made of fir wood, and features a non-toxic green painted finish, silk-screened with the image of a giraffe. This product meets ASTM F963-07 safety standards, and is eco-friendly.

This toy chest provides ample space for children's toys. Made of fir wood, it can be used indoors or outdoors. This product meets ASTM F963-07 safety standards, and is eco-friendly.

Made from Mally's leather bibs, this change purse measures 3.75" x 3.4." It comes in a variety of colors and designs, including dog, monkey and pirate.

Lila is a combination of soft toy and modular toddler seating. Three pieces "puzzle" together to make this comfy friend.

Lily Rose is surprisingly well behaved for a baby Vampyre. She plays well and shares with others, not a trait normally found in Vamplets. Although Lily Rose is sweet she has a dark side. She will smile and hug you then bite you thinking nothing is wrong with that. If she appears exceptionally sweet and loving...be careful when approaching her! She can fly into fits of rage when denied her hugs and "Vampyre kisses" which can be lethal! At all times have on hand a jar of Poison Black Apple Sauce...unsweetened. This is her favorite treat and should calm her down immediately. Lily Rose Shadowlyn is 10" tall. She comes with her own Death Certificate.

This pretend lawn mower features mechanical sounds that require no batteries. It comes with three yard tools and a removable gas can with lid, for "filling up" the mower.
 — As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 20 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 23 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Sturdy, easy to assemble, attractive design.

With this army pack, children can lead the attack on planet Hoth by launching flick fire missiles from a battle station. This pack, designed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "The Empire Strikes Back" includes two snowtroopers, one Imperial officer and one AT-AT driver.
— As of 05/12/2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Pieces are small and hard to put together for younger kids; smaller than depicted.
— As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from eight reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 20 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Colorful, sturdy and easy to assemble.
— Dave Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont.,  said he sells about 24 LEGO Star Wars toys per month.

Girls can place this horse in the glitter-pink tub and use the real working shower head with water to reveal pink color change streaks on her mane and tail, plus colorful body art designs. Tawny the horse comes with a saddle, trophies, ribbons and treats.
 — As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from six reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 19 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Entertaining, cute and encourages imaginative play. CONS: Some parents questioned its quality.