August 2010 Notable Toys — Animal Figures

"Color Me Cosmo," designed by the creator of the chidren's book "Cosmo The Boat Cat" and made in the USA, encourages children to use their imagination to create a colorful Cosmo to share with family and friends. "Color Me Cosmo" is a 12" cotton stuffed animal with a handy pocket sewn on the back with three washable makers. Cosmo is washable and can be used again and again.

This kit lets kids build three amazing creatures from one model. Users can create a ferocious crocodile, prehistoric dinosaur or dangerous sea fish. The croc’s powerful jaws open and close, and his tail that whips from side-to-side.

Hazel likes to make a lot of noise. She loves banging on the cymbals of her father's drum set. Honey really likes playing in his father's mail bags and throwing envelopes in the air. He tends to make a big mess. This pair is part of the Calico Critters of Cloverleaf Corners collection.
— Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., named the Pickleweeds family among her top-30 best sellers in early June 2010.

Discover a world of fascinating award winning miniature collectibles in a myriad of popular themes. Each collection is professionally sculpted and finely hand painted. Great for school projects or it's just fun to display near your computer. Excellent "carry-along" for any excursion since the figures are neatly packed in a reusable acetate tube. Choose from over 45 different themes! All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd.® takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Featured is our Rainforest Toob®. Replica Size: 1.5" to 3" H (4 to 7.5 cm). Suggested age 3+ Toob® includes: Caiman, Red Eye Tree Frog, Emerald Tree Boa, Iguana, Poison Dart Frog, Human, Tapirs, Toco Toucan, Jaguar, Anteater, Spider Monkey and Red & Blue Macaw. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010
— This product is a best seller at Neely's in South L.A.

These 4” German Bavarian Bouncies come in many varieties of painted wooden animals and characters. They have a spring attached so that they continually bounce.
— Bavarian Bouncies were listed as a best seller at the Key West Toy Factory in Key West, Fla., in spring 2010 by Manager Katie Harris. “We carry over 20 different varieties,” she told TDmonthly. “Our favorites include the Pirate, Surfing Frog and Gator. They’re cute and unique items that you can’t find anywhere else, flown in from Germany.”

George Luck's classic wooden puzzle features various African animals.

Big, bold and colorful, the Dinosaur Mobile is fully assembled in the United States, using quality archival art board and printed in lead-free non-toxic colors. An informative fact sheet is included.

Skyflight's whimsical mobile is designed to entertain infants with its constant motion. The mobile is made in the United States from archival art board, and is printed in lead-free, non-toxic colors. An informative fact sheet is included.

These plush dogs come in three gestures with vivid designs. William Xie of China Toybiz told TDmonthly, these make "a nice playmate for your pet dogs at home." Launch date: March 15, 2010.

"Runaway Ralph" is the third installment of Beverly Cleary’s classic tales building on the adventure and excitement of "The Mouse and the Motorcycle" and "Ralph S. Mouse" (both available on DVD from Scholastic Storybook Treasures). Maryn Greenberg at New Video Group told TDmonthly, "Runaway Ralph is a stop-motion animation of a classic tale by beloved author Beverly Cleary." Launch date: April 20, 2010.

Wildlife illustrations grace this puzzle. Kids can learn the names of animals like hedgehog, hippopotamus, fox and others. It is illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Launch date: January 2010.