October 2012 Notable Toys — All

Glow in the Dark Crazy Forts are a unique, award winning, building and creative toy. Glow in the Dark Crazy Forts come with 69 child-safe glow in the dark toggles and rods that join together to build any play space from your child's imagination. Create a "Cave" one day, an "Igloo", "Pirate Ship" or "Castle" the next . put the pieces together in different configurations, cover with bed sheets and "voila." kids have a unique new play space every time. Crazy Fort is powered by a child's imagination. Each Crazy Fort Kit contains 25 geometrically precise balls that glow in the dark and 44 sticks that connect to create a multitude of possible play structures. The Glow in the Dark kit contains balls that glow in the dark for hours when held to the light.

Developed especially for kids, Lexibook® Junior Tablet combine educational, multimedia and interactive activities, empowering children to play and learn using their very own tablet.  The double injection molded plastic casing is solidly constructed to hold up to kids at play -- even in the hands of its youngest users.  The easy-to-use interface can be intuitively navigated by all ages. The scrolling menu makes it easy for kids to access a treasure trove of apps, games, music, videos, cartoons and books. Launch date: October 2012.

Pair game develops memory/concentration skills and visual discrimination in a fun way. The 24 activity cards include: Early Learning, the Body, and the Animal World (6 cards for each area); It includes recognition of Shapes and letters; It encourages recognition of objects; It helps in teaching how to follow rules and respect others; It can be played individually or in a group; Big pieces for small hands. Launch date: January 2011.

Fun way to learn essential math skills about money. Each set includes 3 game series - total of 18 full color activity cards to reinforce visual recognition and discrimination, and actual size plastic bills and coins (14 bills and 24 coins).  Activity Dollar includes actual size and accurately designed play money, as well as 3 matching games to: - reinforce recognition of each coin and bill (dollar bingo), - market games to support the values of each bill and coin to arrive at the correct price and - comparison game to introduce the concept of greater and less than. Launch date: January 2012.

Activated by clapping, Humerus the joke-telling Funny Bone tells dozens of hysterical knee-slappers that will have everyone falling down from his hilarious stand-up.  Packaged in a Comedy Stage gift box, Humerus the Funny Bone makes the perfect gift for kids, adults, teachers, doctors (know any orthopedists?), and anyone with a funny bone. Launch date: November 2012.

The first-ever Christmas album from kids' music superstar Laurie Berkner, featuring classic seasonal and Christmas songs as well as three original tracks. "The CD is set apart from other holiday albums for kids because Laurie Berkner is the biggest name in children's music in the country - dubbed 'The queen of children's music' by People Magazine and 'The undisputed queen of kindie rock'" by USA Today.  The reason she is the biggest name in kids' music is her appeal to parents, not just kids," Sarah Geist Rosen from SKG Publicity told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
— As of 12/6/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Features many Christmas classics; interesting vocal arrangements; enjoyable for kids and adults. Cons: One reviewer wished there were more original songs.

This has the same shape and package design of the first Krazy straw® that was ever created in the 1960's. Bring to parties and be sure to turn heads. Launch date: 2012.

Kids can sip in style with our cutest Christmas Snowman cup. This 12oz guy is perfect for little hands and is sure to keep kids entertained while enjoying their favorite drinks. Our snowman is fantastic for holiday parties and will keep the kids happy for hours. Launch date: 2004.

Hershey is a real town dedicated to family fun… there's a Hershey Inn, rides, gardens, and much more, especially Hershey sampling. But when a mystery is also in town, the family goes into action to save the day - well, hopefully. Launch date: 2007.

Four funny friends travel to Disney World for the vacation of a lifetime. They have a lot of fun, until... A pirate kidnaps one. Ghosts grab the second. A mouse house swallows the third one. And the fourth is left to find them all. Solving this magical mystery will take a little good luck and loads of creativity. Launch date: 2003.
Awards: 2004 Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family

Hannah will introduce students to habitats including deserts and tundra, ocean and river habitats, colonies, nests and more. The book also includes fun activities and a thought-provoking science fair project. Hannah hunts for Habitats is a reproducible, colorful and fun book with hand-on experiments, a science fair project, metric conversions, the scientific method and a glossary. This book covers the exciting careers, many inventors, and actual tools and equipment with a touch of humor. Launch date: 2008.

A modern-day kid-friendly almanac that makes every ordinary day an Amazing Almanac Day. Parents and children will love learning about the educational facts with a traditional trusted companion feel. Launch date: December 2011.
Awards: 2012 Seal of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine

When Christina and her friends head to Savannah, GA for the National Camporee in celebration of the Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary, Christina reassures them that on this trip, there will be no funny business and no mysteries. But as they begin exploring the historic city they stumble upon creepy clues that lead them around the city where they find themselves in the middle of a real mystery that is going to need all of the Scouting skills they have, as well as their friendship, to solve. Launch date: June 2012.

Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa go "All aboard!" Papa's borrowed train for a fast-track adventure across America. Just try to keep from being "derailed" by mysterious mishaps, spooky surprises, and - oh, it's so dark in there! - those treacherous tunnels! This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and more. Launch date: January 2012.

The Big Cool USA Coloring Book is fun for all ages. Visuals provide a great backdrop to learn more about our country's history, landmarks, scenic places, symbols, prominent historic characters and more. Launch date: 2007.

Congratulations on your growing family. At belly bar, we are committed to providing moms-to-be and new moms with the highest quality prenatal nutrition in forms that are easy to take and tasty. Whether moms are trying, pregnant or nursing, building the right nutritional foundation is essential for them and their baby. Belly bar prenatal chocolate vitamins are delicious, fortified bites of real chocolate and chewy soft nougat that make getting their complete prenatal vitamins a moment of pleasure. Each box contains two bottles one with chocolate prenatal vitamins and one with DHA chocolates. Enjoy 1 ball from each bottle daily. Carrying a baby to full-term is so important, and studies show that eating chocolate daily may help. Launch date: 2012.

Create 5 Pulsar Powerballs™ that bounce and soar to amazing heights. Place colorful crystals in the mold, submerge it in water and let it sit for five minutes. Open the mold and the brand new Powerball is ready to play with. Place special lights inside the larger mold to create a Powerball that lights up when it bounces. Launch date: October 2012.

Kids can create a cute Cupcake Notebook for their sweetest thoughts. Follow a numbered legend and add jewels to create a glittering notebook. Kids can use the sparkle gel pen to record their special wishes and big dreams. Launch date: October 2012.
— In a December 2012 survey, three out of 12 retailers said that items from The Orb Factory were their bestselling Arts & Crafts toys.

Head to class in style with this funky Owl Notebook. Follow a numbered legend and add sparkling jewels to create a denim cover that can be used not only on the notebook included, but reused on other standard sized books. Launch date: October 2012.

Kids can show off their dazzling designs with this funk Fashion Tote. Follow a numbered legend, adding sparkling jewels to create a funky feathered pattern. Kids can add even more style when they clip on the metallic feather charm.

Kids can show off their Fancy fashion flair with this cute clutch. Follow a numbered legend and add sparkling jewels to create a glittering accessory.  Add pretty bows and special stickers to complete this perfectly posh look. Launch date: October 2012.

It’s time to take a flight of fancy. Peel, stick and reveal colorful pictures perfect to hang and display. Create cool collages of adorable birds balancing on telephone lines, dancing in the rain and more. Young children create their designs by matching colors and textures in three simple steps. Launch date: October 2012.

It’s time to make some funny Monster friends. Peel, stick and reveal colorful pictures perfect to hang and display. What kinds of Monsters live under the sea, in outer space or deep in the forest? Create these cool collages to find out. Young children create their designs by matching colors and textures in three simple steps. Launch date: October 2012.

Kids can use the stylus to punch pretty fabric and make this fun and easy fabric-by-number craft. Add colorful jewels and watch the creation really sparkle. This no mess craft teaches number and pattern recognition and creates a finished product that guarantees sweet dreams. Launch date: October 2012.