October 2012 Notable Toys — All

Our top selling Draw-Write-Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Each Draw-Write-Now book has 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. In Tropical Forests draw Bengal tigers, monkeys and more while exploring the world’s tropical forests. How do Asian elephants differ from African elephants? Northern Forests provides an exploration of the planet’s northern forests and their animal inhabitants. In Forests Down Under learn about the fascinating animals that inhabit Australia, “the land down under.” Launch date: 2000.

Our top selling Draw-Write-Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Each Draw-Write-Now book has 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. Animals & Habitats On the Land provides an opportunity to learn about the speedy jackrabbit and his shrub land neighbors and climb high peaks with mountain goats. Where do butterflies go when it rains? In Ponds & Rivers splash with frogs in wetlands and swim with turtles in lakes. Do beavers live in flowing water, pooled water or frozen water? The Oceans section provides an exploration of shallow tidelands with hermit crabs and herons, swim sunlit waters with dolphins and then plunge into the oceans’ dark depths–home of weird and wonderful sea creatures. Launch date: 1999.

Our top selling Draw-Write-Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Each Draw-Write-Now book has 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. In The United States learn about the United States and the fundamental principles for which it stands. In From Sea to Sea discover how the United States grew from 13 colonies to a nation that spans a continent and encompasses 50 states. In Moving Forward kids can float down the Ohio River on a flatboat in the 1700s and then learn about the Internet while traveling through time with famous Americans, their inventions and innovations. Launch date: 1998.

Our top selling Draw-Write-Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Each Draw-Write-Now book has 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. The Polar Regions section allows kids to discover the wonders of our planet’s polar regions. Why is it so cold near the poles? The Arctic provides an exploration of “The Land of the Midnight Sun” while learning about polar bears, igloos and more. In The Antarctic kids will experience one of Earth’s most amazing places. How do penguins keep their chicks warm? Why is the southern ocean teeming with life? Launch date: 1997.

Our top selling Draw-Write-Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills. Each Draw-Write-Now book has 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. In the Native Americans section learn about North America’s diverse Native cultures–past and present. North America allows kids to explore the vast North American continent with lessons on the mountainous West, the frozen North and more. The Pilgrims section allows discovery of who they were and why they came to America.

Our top selling Draw-Write-Now series is a great way to develop students’ writing, drawing, and reading skills! Each Draw-Write-Now book has 21 theme related drawing and writing lessons with easy to follow step-by-step instructions on 64 full color pages. Each drawing lesson has four handwriting practice sentences that relate to the drawing as well as questions that prompt discussion. Christopher Columbus allows kids to Explore the world while learning about Columbus voyage of 1492. In Autumn Harvest celebrate the wonders of autumn with lessons on pine cones, owls, squirrels and more. The Weather unravels the mysteries of the weather. What makes a cloud? Why does it snow? What is fog? Launch date: 1995.

Pillow Pet Dream Lites turns darkened rooms into a starry sky instantly. Simply press the button it projects a starry sky on the ceiling and walls. Creates a magical and tranquil environment that helps kids ease into a restful sleep. Built in timer shuts off after 20 minutes. Folds up into a pet or opens to lay flat. All the DreamLites come with 4 light options steady blue, amber, or green and the 4th is all three colors that transition every 4 seconds continually in a loop. The face of the particular pet is also projected along with the stars.
— As of 7/30/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Projects the stars well; good battery life. Cons: Hard plastic tops means they aren't very snuggly.

Twenty-four nontoxic Crayola colored pencils, each pre-sharpened and 7 inches long. The colors cover the chart: standards such as black, white, yellow, and green, plus all the intermediates - aqua green, jade green, violet, mahogany, peach, magenta, and more. All Crayola© colored pencils are made from reforested wood.

Favorite colors and easy washability make these markers a classroom favorite. Easily washes off skin and clothing. Water-based ink.

Build a mini model of the game that’s sweeping the Internet with a LEGO® microbuild version of Minecraft. Selected by LEGO CUUSOO members, this build features a cool design with lots of 1x1 LEGO tiles and 2 buildable Micromob characters: Steve and Creeper.
— As of 7/30/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 14 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Nice collector's item. Cons: Pricey.

X3078/956B Mattel Hot Wheels Batman - Batmobile Assortment. 1:50 scale diecast model. Manufactured by Mattel. Each car individually blister carded. Card size: 5.25" x 6.5". Assortment includes: 1940s Batmobile - Batman (2 pcs); Batmobile - Batman Forever (2 pcs); Tumbler - Batman Begins (2 pcs); Tumbler - The Dark Knight (2 pcs). Launch date: July 20, 2012.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Hot Wheels was their best selling brand of die-cast toy.
— In an August 2013 survey Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that Hot Wheels were their best-selling die-cast toys.

355004 RMZ City - 2010 Chevy Camaro Hard Top. Approximately 1:64 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevrolet Camaro is a 3"L x 1.25"W x 0.75"H die cast metal car with pull back action. This 2010 Chevy Camaro is manufactured by Uni-Fortune. 12 pcs per display box in assorted colors. 48 pcs per inner box. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Launch date: July 20, 2012.

555004 RMZ City - BMW M5 Hard Top. Approximately 1:36 scale diecast collectible model car. This BMW M-5 is a 5"L x 2"W x 1.5"H die cast metal car with pull back action and openable doors. This BMW M5 is manufactured by Uni-Fortune. 12 pcs per display box in assorted colors. Z12. 48 pcs per inner box. Launch date: July 20, 2012.

43208 Yatming Road Signature - 1962 Volkswagen Microbus w/ Open Roof. 1:43 scale diecast collectible model car. This VW Microbus is a 3.75"Lx 1.25"Wx 1.5"H die cast metal car. Sits on a display plaque. Road Signature collection. The 1962 Volkswagen Microbus is manufactured by Yat Ming. 43208 is in BLUE & WHITE 2-tone colors. Individually packed in a hard plastic case. Case size: 6"Lx 2.75"Wx 3"H. 6 pcs per inner. Launch date: July 20, 2012.

31188 Maisto - Ducati Multistrada 1200S Motorcycle. 1:12 scale diecast collectible model. Bikes are 6.5"L x 3.5"H diecast model with workable steering, workable/detailed suspension, and kickstand. This Ducati Multistrada 1200S motor bike is manufactured by Maisto. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 8.5"Lx 2.75"Wx 4.75"H. 31188 is in assorted colors. Launch date: July 20, 2012.
34737  R/C Cars (Maisto)
— In a July 2014 survey, one out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that the R/C cars from Maisto was their store's best-selling electronic / battery operated toy.