August 2010 Notable Toys — Play Sets

These sweet owl and squirrel pets have a special outdoor picnic planned. This set comes with a pet-sized tree, owl and squirrel pets, two "cookies," and two mug accessories.

This cheery garden-themed activity playset is designed to encourage developmental learning while planting the seeds of wonder, discovery and exploration. There are three cute little "bugs" for children to grasp, hide and drop. The "flowers" wiggle and sway, and the flowerpot comes equipped with numerous places for the bugs to hide. The garden-themed discovery playset includes three toy bugs, a watering can and a flowerpot.

This pretend cooking set comes with all the fixings for a very special and imaginative pizza party. Included are a pizza slicer, pizza server, pizza pan, toppings box, four-piece fabric pizza, two slices of brushed tricot pepperoni, two slices of brushed tricot mushrooms and two slices of brushed tricot green pepper.

This garden-themed activity toy encourages discovery with flashing lights, playful music and hands-on activities. The activity-filled toy features detachable accessories, including four different-shaped blocks, a "watering" can and a "flower" in a pot. The accessories store conveniently inside the bench.

This Elmo character has two modes of play that let kids interact with their wacky pal in two ways. In Mode 1, he helps children identify shapes and then counts them out as they make them with the PLAY-DOH modeling compound. In Mode 2, he tells them which shapes he would like them to make. The playset comes with a play mat, three stampers, instructions and three cans of PLAY-DOH.

Sweetie Belle pulls her "popcorn cart" and shares yummy "treats" with all her friends. This colorful assortment of accessories includes a popcorn cart, cup and popcorn bag.

When the spring sun comes out, Cheerilee and Rainbow Dash are ready to play. Girls can choose which springy hairstyle should go on which pony and dress one of them up in a pony-sized skirt. These pony figures come with two removable hairstyles, a bunny, a skirt, two flowers and paper wrap accessories.

When the Pinkie Pie pony figure is placed in one of the dessert-themed carts, she goes around the ferris wheel while music plays. This ferris wheel playset comes with a Pinkie Pie pony figure with removable hair.

This precious playhouse has everything baby Pinkie Pie pony needs to feel at home, including a swing, a crib and other fun accessories, plus sounds, lights and music at the push of a button. The playhouse playset includes a pony figure, crib, swing, pull toy, teddy bear toy, milk bottle and bowl accessories.

Kids can unlock the adventure of this lost fantasy world with five activation points in all. When a boulder is placed in the dino’s mouth it rolls down the tunnel, and when the figure is turned in different directions, it can throw the boulder, stomp its feet and move its neck.

This play set, designed to stimulate kids' imaginations, features a fantasy world in which robot police roam the streets. The police headquarters comes with a landing pad, jail, elevator, lights, sounds and more, and it even transforms into a robot.

The Giant Hamster Fun House  is designed to be a perfect home for Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters. The playset measures 80" inches long and includes two rooms with a connecting tunnel.

Zhu Zhu Pets hamsters can ride this magical carrot elevator to explore new heights. When placed in the playset, Zhu Zhu pets zoom around.

This styling salon allows girls to give their Liv dolls new looks over and over again. The Liv Salon Studio comes with Sophie's styling chair and two extra wigs.

Polly and her friends are ready for the beach in tropical-inspired outfits. The playset includes a pool, jacuzzi, hammock, and palm trees, and comes with a Polly doll, a pet monkey and plenty of island-themed accessories. Polly's hair turns purple when dipped in water.

Strawberry Shortcake serves up very sweet treats in her charming strawberry-shaped, berry-scented café. This playset comes with a mini Strawberry Shortcake figure, dress, hat, bed, bed tray,  two mugs, counter with animated blender, oven basket, table and chairs, two “fruit smoothies”, and trays with muffins, croissants, pie, cupcakes, cake, sandwiches, waffles and pancakes.

These Strawberry Shortcake and Lemon Meringue figures are ready to give their cat Custard a bath in a tub just his size. The playset comes with three figures, a bathtub, two dresses, a hat, a shampoo bottle and bubble accessories.

These scented dress-up Strawberry Shortcake and Raspberry Torte figures come with six interchangeable dress accessories, along with two purses and a hat.

This aquatic playset works in the tub and on land. The floating island with a clear bottom features several water play activities including a spiral car launching ramp, a water squirter and a trap door.

This wand can twirl the included princess figures and features a detachable throne. The dolls are interchangeable with other Magical Minis figures.

This colorful ice-cream-parlor-themed carrier comes with a donkey pet, built-in playset and ice cream accessories.

Kids can take this colorful deer pet on wild adventures, and can even write home on the included postcard. This set comes with starfish and seaweed accessories and a postcard.

This 11" by 7" by 8" portable playhouse includes three fairy friends, a bee fairy, a table and chairs, and a slide. The  removable roof allows for easy access to the inside.

This fold-out play scene comes with an Ella figure dressed as a ballerina, a poseable Dog-Dog the Puppy, a glittery cape, a floral ballet bar and a full-length swivel mirror.