August 2014 Notable Toys — Novelties

Connect these speakers to computers, iPhones, iPods, tablets, Android, game players & more. Multi-colored jets of water dance to the volume and beat of the music. That, added to the 4 multicolored LEDs, creates an incredible light and water show. The speakers stand 9" tall and are compatible with any audio device that has a 3.5mm audio jack connection. They are lightweight and portable. All connection cords are included.
— In a August 2014 survey, Stan Giliberto, owner of Over the Rainbow Toys in Glastonbury, Conn., told TDmonthly that this is one of their best-selling toys. "It's good for older kids who are starting to age out of toy stores," he explained.
— In a September 2014 survey, Beth Snyder, manager of Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly that these speakers are one of the store's best-selling novelty items.

Features five evolved Nanos, sporting new looks, with three rubber spines on their backs, as well as a new system of tubular tracks that highlight the Nano V2’s unique multi-level climbing abilities. The Nano V2 can climb through tubes on its feet or on its back, and can pass another bug in a single tube to avoid a traffic jam. It can even flip to its feet when landing on its back on an open flat surface. Compatible with all other V2 sets.

Just add water, and watch the Grow-it! Instant Snow, Grow...Grow...Grow! This snow never melts! When it starts drying out, just add more water! Play with it over and over. Make a snowman, snowballs, a snow fort, anything you can make with real snow! Includes 10" x 10" x 2" play tray, 20" x 20" arctic blue no mess play mat, Grow-it! Instant Snow, Snowman Kit, winter deer family, snow shovel, snow rake, evergreen tree, frozen pond, snow bucket, arctic boulder and easy Grow-it! activation instructions. Product is safe and non-toxic.

The Strandbeast XL is 50% larger than the original Strandbeast, and features a mesmerizing eight-legged walking mechanism that gives it a graceful, smooth-walking stride. Includes a dual-channel remote control that allows the user to independently operate each side of the Strandbeast’s legs. HEXBUG Strandbeast XL is compliant with CPSIA standards.

A special design for a metal trick lock.The Houdini Under Lock has internal mechanism that needs to be figured out, so a simple use of the provided key will not do it! Puzzle Locks or Trick Locks cannot be opened like normal padlocks. A solution, or trick, needs to be found to crack the lock! Pit your wits against this puzzle in order to crack the lock. Puzzle locks have been made for many centuries and have foiled burglary attempts, kept secrets hidden away and helped escapologists baffle audiences. Over the years they have been some of the best and most popular puzzles ever invented.