October 2012 Notable Toys — All

In the land of Blue Clouds, anything can happen. The clear and beautiful voice of children’s music favorite Elizabeth Mitchell weaves musical landscapes that “seem like a patchwork of memories we’ve always shared,” writes Caldecott Award – winning author Brian Selznick in the liner notes. The dreamlike illustrations of legendary artist Remy Charlip illuminate the magical narratives of these timeless songs. Mitchell’s extended family band, You Are My Flower, including daughter Storey and husband Daniel Littleton, embrace us with sound in a celebration of family, imagination and love. 16 tracks, 39 minutes, 32 page booklet. Launch date: October 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval

This is a version of Tempera Paint without any harsh chemicals and always safe for curious mouths. Tempera paints are made with the same organic fruit and vegetable pigments and are a great step up from our Original Naturally Safe Finger Paints. They do not have a tactile texture, but are smooth and silky. Paints come in 2 ounce jars with 4 colors and make over 12 ounces of paint. Paints come in powder form, just add water in a separate container. Caution: Do not add too much water, it can ruin the paint consistency. CPSIA Compliant. Please supervise children at all times when using this product. VEGAN, no wheat, no dairy, no sugar, no preservatives.

Crayons made from edible ingredients, so as always, hand to mouth safe. Don't worry about petroleum or other toxic additives in our crayons...made with organic ingredients: organic fruit and vegetable powders and practically good for you. VEGAN, no wheat, no sugar, no preservatives.

Wee ones, decorate the sidewalks...No Lead in this chalk. Safe enough to eat and fun to use. Made with Organic Ingredients. Yes, totally eat-a-ble, VEGAN, no wheat, no sugar, no preservatives, no dairy. Chalk is thick and perfect for baby to hold. Comes in 5 organic colors:  Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink & Purple.
— As of 09/25/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com.

Little ones will love Brilli the Imagination Ball, an educational toy from VTech. There are 5 different modes of play, including games with counting, natural sounds, rhymes and silly sounds. The firm surface provides an easy grip for small hands, and the included motion sensor offers a wide variety of feedback responses for each game played.

Kids can celebrate the magic of Christmas with these collectible figurines straight from An Elf’s Story™. With Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, and Zart, it’s a world of fun for kids looking to have an extravaganzalorious time letting their imaginations run wild. Add Santa Claus (sold separately) to experience the full wonder of the North Pole. Elves stand 3 ¼” tall, and Santa Claus is 5”.

Kids can follow Chippey’s adventures with Taylor McTuttle and his family in this special board book edition of An Elf’s Story™. With eight press-and-play holiday sounds, this interactive, 20-page book is perfect for preschoolers who will love the vivid illustration and easy-to-follow version of the Christmas special that features Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, Zart, and of course, Santa Claus.

For early and emerging readers, this edition of An Elf’s Story™ is a re-telling of the Christmas story featuring the McTuttle family and Chippey, a pixie scout elf sent by Santa from the North Pole. Join Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, and Zart in this heartwarming Christmas tale about believing in the magic of all things Christmas.

This brand new An Elf’s Story ™ 50 page coloring book features scenes from the holiday special, including characters like Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, Zart, Santa Claus, and the entire McTuttle clan. Also includes stickers.

This year, The Claus Couture Collection features a collectible 2012 scout elf skirt. The 2012 style is a white pleated skirt complete with festive red polka dots – perfect for making the ultimate fashion statement this holiday season. For those fashion forward girl elves, this perfectly polka dotted skirt is a brand new must-have. One size fits all.

An Elf’s Story™, the animated Christmas special that premiered on CBS last holiday season, is the first Elf on the Shelf® Christmas special that features cutting edge animation, memorable songs, and a tale about the spirit of the season. Nine-year old Taylor McTuttle has reached a crossroads. Does he believe Santa Claus really knows who is naughty or nice? Does he even believe in Santa Claus anymore? An Elf’s Story™ is the inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor’s belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule, Chippey loses his Christmas magic; the entire McTuttle family loses its scout elf, and both Taylor and Chippey lose their self-respect. Through the power of love and forgiveness, both of them learn that true belief cannot be taught. An Elf’s Story™ DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack includes: An Elf’s Story™ 23-minute holiday special; TV trailer; Behind-the-scenes look at the making of An Elf’s Story™; Filmmaker’s commentary; Special Code for website access to Santa's Shipping Yard; and both 2-D and 3-D versions of the movie.

littleBits Holiday Kit is a special kit for the 2012 Holiday Season. Use these Bits to create ornaments, make decorations and celebration festivities. The Holiday Kit 2012 will also feature step-by-step instructions to make special projects. The littleBits Holiday Kit includes: A double sided instruction sheet with quick start guide and project suggestions; A custom-made 9V battery + cable; Custom plastic screwdriver; and 7 littleBits: power, pulse, light wire, dc motor, and bright led.

Aero Flixx is an indoor action disc game. The 4 inch discs contain cool 3D images on 1 side and a foam backing on the other. Initially, there are 40 discs to collect and trade. A rubber band powered target is available at which the discs are tossed and a direct hit propels the target 5 - 6 feet in the air. Play indoor disc golf, H*O*R*S*E, shooting gallery, or other precision games using Aero Flixx' 3D throwing discs, target and target launcher.

Aero Flixx is an indoor action disc game. The 4 inch discs contain cool 3D images on 1 side and a foam backing on the other. Initially, there are 40 discs to collect and trade. A rubber band powered target is available at which the discs are tossed and a direct hit propels the target 5 - 6 feet in the air. Play indoor disc golf, H*O*R*S*E, shooting gallery, or other precision games using Aero Flixx' 3D throwing discs, target and target launcher.

Aero Flixx is an indoor action disc game. The 4 inch discs contain cool 3D images on 1 side and a foam backing on the other. Initially, there are 40 discs to collect and trade. A rubber band powered target is available at which the discs are tossed and a direct hit propels the target 5 - 6 feet in the air. Play indoor disc golf, H*O*R*S*E, shooting gallery, or other precision games using Aero Flixx' 3D throwing discs, target and target launcher.

This device allows users to add on the Solar Mod kit to any device that runs on AA or AAA batteries. Just turn the device over and let the sun's rays charge it. Hack any AA or AAA powered device to make it solar powered. Included: a flexible solar cell 4.8V with soldered metal connectors, mailable packaging and double -sided tape. Fun hack. Easy way to break into solar projects. NiMH batteries not included.

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph.

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph.

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph.

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph.

This classic gumball machine bank includes over 50 "Dubble Bubble" gumballs. It measures 8-1/2" tall. It has a red base. Put a coin in, turn the handle, and out pops a gumball. Made of sturdy plastic. For ages 3 and up.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Bubble Gum machines are one of their best selling candy/food items.

Zotz is a candy with a fizzy, sour center. It looks and tastes like a regular hard candy, but when the center is bitten into there is a sour fizzing taste because of the powder reacting with saliva.
— Priscilla Moore, owner of Mr. Fub’s Party/Toys and More in Yellow Springs, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Zotz was one of their top-2 bestselling items.

These fun and tasty kits include a 9 inch long kaleidoscope in a primary color. The refillable image chamber on the end can be filled with the included variety of candy pieces to create custom kaleidoscope images. Assortment includes a combination of candy-stripe and solid color tubes. Made in the USA, handcrafted by Gemini Kaleidoscopes.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Candy Kaleidoscopes are one of their best selling candy/food items.

— Priscilla Moore, owner of Mr. Fub’s Party/Toys and More in Yellow Springs, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Whistle Candy was one of their top-2 bestselling candy items.