October 2008 Notable Toys — Gifts

This shiny gloss available in strawberry, banana, mango and apple scents has just a hint of color and comes with a secret code that allows girls to choose furniture for their Webkinz pet from the salon collection online.

This 4" mini version of Plunko, who's a businessman and owner of a car wash and tire store, is ideal for toting around on a purse or backpack.

Perfect as a stocking stuffer or gift topper, this snowglobe-shaped treat features a cute little penguin in a blizzard.

Each hand-painted Kooky Klicker features a distintive personality and fun design. The 5" characters have rubbery strands of hair and a metal clip.

Larni poses on a crystal base showing off her stylish, festive attire that looks perfect at Christmas and beyond. The beautifully crafted 8" character doll lights up a room and is a stylish accent for any home. She is made from the finest stone resin. Launch date: October 11, 2008.

Comet® Bible Edition offers an exciting and fun way to learn spelling and amazing facts about characters, angels, events and scripture. This particular version features questions and multiple choice answers such as "Who announced the birth of Jesus to the shepherds?" and "The spirit of God is described as descending like this." DOVE sparrow eagle raven. Multiple choice answers and an element of risk ensure everyone has a chance to win. Comet® has received awards from The Toy Man Online and Creative Child Magazine. "Spelling is very important, and far too few games offer this concept. Critical skill development is crucial, important and necessary to develop good educational performance," Creator Sandy Evans of Active Minds Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: Fall 2008.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.

Complete with water-resistant nylon backing that has a DWR (durable weather resistant) coating, this blanket is designed not only to make children (and adults) feel cozy, but also to act as a protective barrier. It measures 38” x 56” with loops for tie options, and is great for double strollers, wheelchairs, or use asan all-around cozy outdoor blanket. It is available in the following color combinations: Pistachio/Chocolate and Turquoise/Pewter.

This stylish blanket features water-resistant nylon backing that has a DWR (durable weather resistant) coating that acts as a protective barrier for a child, while the cozy soft fabric creates a wonderful surface to lie on or snuggle. The innovative tie design allows WooBee blankets to be attached to strollers, front packs, infant car seats, or anything else you can imagine. The original WooBee blanket is 30” x 36” and makes a great baby shower gift. It is available in the following color combos: Pistachi/Pewter; Turquoise/Pewter; Urban Black; Pistachio/Chocolate; Tangerine/Red; Turquoise/Chocolate; and Turquoise/Red. "Rain Or Shine Kids WooBee blankets offer a modern look and water-resistant functionality," Lizzie Sorensen of 32FlavorsPR told TDmonthly.

This 10" melamine plate features illustrated letters by artist Shelley Dieterichs, spelling out the word COOKIES for Santa. Launch date: October 15, 2008.

This 32-page activity book is based on the Angels from the Attic toy line and is gentle and appealing with easy-to-color pages. It shows the six characters and their special characteristics. Each Angel has its own specialty, such as exercise, reading or eating well. The magical attic they live in is introduced and encourages children to create their own special worlds. "This activity/coloring book is not mass-produced. It welcomes children to send in their own works of art and encourages friendship. Placed next to the Angels from the Attic plush animals, it expands the concept of visiting the Attic for fun and freedom," Mark Marderosian, creative director at Big City Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 30, 2008.

Misty Pig loves to read and, like her fellow Angels from the Attic, watches over children. Each Angel has its own personality and theme. The six-character collection is designed to promote creativity and encourage children of all ages to build friendships.

Kids can perform surgeries and nurse all the rescued animals back to health. There are more than 30 different animal cases, derived from practicing veterinarians that range from a drooling rabbit to emergencies involving a dog who has been hit by a car or a kitten who has swallowed a piece of string. Kids will heal and nurture these animals, along with 15 other breeds of dogs, cats, rabbits and exotic animals such as chinchillas and macaws. Launch date: October 22, 2008.

JENGA® DONKEY KONG™: Collector’s Edition gives fans the chance to spin, balance, and build their way to the top to save Pauline from DONKEY KONG. Donkey Kong Jenga is the first and only game that allows fans to experience Jenga’s “hold on to your seat” excitement with a classic Donkey Kong video game twist, which puts players to the task of saving Pauline from Donkey Kong using Mario playing pieces.

These Star and Snowflake pewter-cast ornaments are handcrafted and cast from a real seahorse found on a beach. Launch date: October 15, 2008.

Wezens have descended from outer space and come to Earth with one objective: to cuddle. Mobelli is an industrial alien who gets no greater joy than accomplishing as much as possible. With four arms to hold onto things and three eyes to see three times as much, Mobelli would surely be the most successful alien ever — if only he had opposable thumbs. Wezens are cuddly stuffed critters in lively bright colors. Each character is designed by Dutch designer Rogier van Zijp and Dutch comic artist Boris Peeters. Wezens are "fun for adults but loved by babies and children as well," Rudi Besseling, general manager of STUDIO SPOON B.V., told TDmonthly. They feature a "completely different design compared to what's available on the common plush market, and [are] still round and 3D-shaped unlike most other designer plush." Launch date: January 14, 2008.

ROCKIT 100 - The 80's Edition "One Track At A Time" is a deck of 100 rock and roll trivia cards each dedicated to one of the top-100 rock and roll songs of the '80s. There are five clues on the card. The player who guesses the song and artist in the fewest number of clues earns the points. The first player to rock and roll their way to 20 points wins the round. This product is a "price-sensitive Impulse Buy at the POP (something unique and affordable for the adults on the list while waiting to pay for the kids' stuff)," CEO Brett McAteer of Arteeno Entertainment Company Ltd. told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2, 2006.

In this classic strategy game, players hop around the pond with their frog friends. It allows children to explore the boggy pond with their colorful and funny frogs. Players move their game pieces across the pond to win the game. "Our clever twist with magnets makes this game great for small hands; the magnets stack up high and the winner can clearly be seen. The magnetic pieces also help to make this game great for travel," Jessica McCulligh, in marketing at Dowling Magnets, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008.

These 12" plush tooth fairy dolls are shaped as little fairies and come in boy and girl styles. The dolls hold a child's tooth in their shiny pouch, waiting for the tooth fairy to come. Launch date: September 6, 2008.

Jolly Jett celebrates the festivities of the winter season. Jett wears a darling cocktail dress with matching headband and shoes (the perfect attire for attending tons of holiday parties) and a pale, dove-gray faux fur jacket to keep her warm as she heads out in the snow. Each Jolly Jett doll comes with a perfectly scaled jingle bell wreath ornament. The doll is approximately 12" tall, articulated for movement, and comes with removeable hands for easy redressing. "Jolly Jett is a fantastic holiday collectible that is appropriate for any aged collector," Carol Roth, business development and PR director for Integrity Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 15, 2008. THIS LIMITED EDITION DOLL SOLD OUT IN 2008.

This necklace is made by hand in South Africa by a small group of Zulu women. It features silk flowers, semi-precious stones and beads in an original design. Launch date: September 2008.

Wishing on stars is a thing of the past with the Wishes 2 Wear line from Fashion Angels Enterprises. Girls can write their wish on paper and slide it inside the pendant to wear close to the heart. The pendants have the sides — one with glam Austrian crystals and two with inspirational sayings such as "Peace - Live in Peace." The necklaces come with a chain and leather cord, with six different messages in antique brass or antique silver finish.

Magical fairy dust reveals the fairy's treasure. Kids read Claresa's story of Fairy Treasure Stones, follow her instructions, and in the morning, the stone's treasure is revealed. The product is made in America. Claresa is "a fairy that is dedicated to bringing fun, imagination and quality into the lives of little fairy believers. Claresa has the highest standards because she believes they are an extension of her and a representation the fairy world," Clare Grindy, owner of Claresa the Fairy: Authentic Fairy Gifts, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 11, 2003.

This energetic album, featuring vocalist and guitarist Matthew Pryor, drummer Bill Belzer, guitarist Dustin Kinsey and bassist Eric McCann, is full of "playground pop" songs that were inspired by Pryor's kids. The family-friendly, 16-track CD includes homegrown themes set to upbeat rhythms and cool melodies.

PIN EM's are rhinestone pin accessories that are used to add on to your clothing, boots or Undee Bandz Tie Dye Bags and is used for added style and uniqueness. Can be used anywhere imaginable. If you are concerned about the pin hole, you can put the pin on the seams so you can see the pin hole!