October 2012 Notable Toys — Sporting Goods & Accessories

The hot new collectible toy craze- 2 3/4" tall vinyl team figures. Available as a Slapper or a Goalie. Fully Licensed NHL Toy. Launch date: 2011.

It's time to "Play bal!" when Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa take a tour of baseball's most famous places and slide head-first into a mystery. Launch date: January 2012.

This scooter features a side-to-side riding stance for carving and drifting action and provides a completely different riding experience than traditional kick scooters. It also features industrial-designed casters for self-propelling fun, a built-in, quick-response hand brake for control and safety and a reinforced, lightweight steel frame that is easy for kids to handle and sturdy enough to last for years. The YFlicker's easy Twist & Stow folding system is great for the family on the go.

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.

Yvolution presents a new family of revolutionary three-wheeled scooters that will get kids up and active. There’s no more kicking the pavement like simple two wheel scooters. Riders simply move their hips from side to side to get going and keep moving using their own body power for self-propelling fun. The Y Fliker’s patented technology, light-weight and sleek design, combined with performance rated wheels, allows this free-style scooter to perform smooth carving and drifting actions.  The quick response hand brake offers kids increased control and ensures a safe, fun ride. Y Fliker also sports anti-vibration hand grips for extra comfort and can be stored away easily thanks to its twist and stow folding system.

Players pick and discard through a full deck as they try to get one of the three combinations to shoot for a goal. Each team has 11 players, 3 super-subs and a coach. Enjoy light and fun strategy as the shooter and keeper try to outsmart each other on shot attempts. There are three ways to shoot for a goal: Collect 3 positions (Striker/Midfield/Defender) or collect any 4 jerseys in your team or collect 3 jerseys that add up to 30 points or more. Kids are using simple math skills while having fun.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys

Turn one of the most difficult math topics into the most FUN. The NEW Multiplication football is more fun than flash cards for learning these important math facts. Help kids learn the multiplication tables through engaging active play to increase retention and recall for higher test scores. Take along this soft stuffed ball to review the multiplication tables outdoors, indoors and even in the car. It is a colorful picture dictionary on an oversized ball making it easier to catch and throw.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys

This all new Wobble Deck is an electronic balance board that features four fun balance games that challenge the mind and body. Games include: Copy Wobble, Memory Wobble, Wobbly Statues, and Musical Wobble. Base detaches to become a portable handheld game. Fun for the whole family.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys

This Soft Sport mini basketball set includes a Soft Sport basketball and a durable plastic backboard. Fits most doors.

The Revolution features YoYoJams all new “Solid Spin” high grade aluminum axle system. Machined specifically for YoYoJam this axle is completely unique in construction. It brings the metal rimmed yo-yo together as if it was a completely solid metal body resulting in a very stable yo-yo. This new construction also allows for two bearing sizes to be used as users progress from your first throw to the most complex string tricks. The Revolution ships with a standard bearing installed which allows the yo-yo to be more responsive for beginner to intermediate play. When users are ready to move on to more complex tricks, simply change to the Speed bearing included in the package to move up to an unresponsive yo-yo capable of the most complex string tricks. The Revolution features a tough polycarbonate body with machined aluminum weight rings. It has a comfortable fit in the hand and a smooth, stable spin at all times.

With its wide metal aluminum rings, extra weight, and extra width the Dark Magic II is the perfect yo-yo for learning string tricks that require a stable and long sleeping yo-yo. Designed by World Yo-Yo Contest Judge André Boulay it has been used by many famous players to place as high as 2nd in the World Yo-Yo Contest and 1st in the National Yo-Yo Contest. The all new Dark Magic II is also available featuring the YoYoJam Solid Spin Axle System. It brings the metal rimmed yo-yo together as if it was a completely solid metal body resulting in a very stable yo-yo. Dark Magic II ships with a standard bearing installed which allows the yo-yo to be more responsive for beginner to intermediate play. When users are ready to move on to more complex tricks, simply change to the Speed bearing included in the package to move up to an unresponsive yo-yo capable of the most complex string tricks.

Stack the cups and knock 'em down. How many cups can be knocked down with one shot? Pull back the ball attached to the Spring Shot then release the ball aiming at the stack of cups. Djubi Spring Shot Fun target game with cups comes with One Spring shot, 3 Small balls, & 3 Knock down cups.

Another member of the Fun Slides family, Knee Hockey includes two 16” hockey sticks and one carpet puck.

Inspired by the design of a lacrosse stick head combined with the functionality of a baseball glove, when wearing a Myachi Battle Paddle on the back of one’s hand, players will be able to catch a hand sack thrown from much greater distances and heights as well as successfully perform more difficult tricks rather than when attempting the same feat bare handed. Now, players can compete harder, faster, and longer. Battle Paddles can be worn on both hands and used by one player while performing tricks alone or play with 2 or more players and battle it out 1 on 1 or make teams. Compete at any of the numerous games developed to play with a Myachi Hand Sack and Battle Paddles: Myachi Pong, Myachi Football, Myachi Lax, Myachi Golf, and many others.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award

TeenyMates are the hot, new collectible one-inch NFL figures from the creators of Lil' Teammates. Each blind foil pack comes with two random NFL quarterback figures and two puzzle pieces. Collect all 32 NFL QBs plus three rare figures. Collect all 35 puzzle pieces and build a double-sided football field puzzle that kids can play with their figures on. Launch date: August 2012.
— "Only 1" tall but surprisingly detailed for such little guys...My kids liked them and enjoyed just fake-wrestling/fighting with them... If your kids are big into sports, they’d definitely get into these." - Review from Andrew at Mommy’s Busy...Go Ask Daddy

With a bounce of up to 75 feet, Sky Ball is the World’s Highest Bouncing Ball. Imagine how high it can bounce if it's hit with a bat. 100 feet? 200 feet? Try up to 300 feet. That’s right, kids can hit Sky Ball out of the park with Sky Bouncin’ Baseball, the farthest hitting plastic bat. And the extreme bounce of Sky Ball takes the game of baseball to a whole new level. Practice hits? No problem, just bounce Sky Ball on the ground and kids’ve got bouncing T-Ball. Sky Bouncin’ Baseball bats come in bright Blue, sporty Green, hi-tech Silver, and glowing Red with matching Sky Balls. Launch date: January 2010.
Awards: 2010 CNBC Sports Toy of the Year

The Maui Jr Sky Ball Golf ball can travel up to 300 feet. It’s the farthest hitting Sports Training Golf Set in the world. The Maui Toys Sky Ball Jr Golf Set  is the best Junior Sports Training golf set that money can buy. It develops hand eye confidence for junior athletes by simulating the experience of long drives, just like a pro. And because it’s made for junior athletes, Sky Ball Jr Golf sets come in bright Orange, Red, and  Blue. Launch date: January 2012.

Sky Ball Soccer puts hyper charged into soccer. It makes a kid feel like a pro. They can kick Sky Ball®Soccer 100 meters (or about 100 yards), the length of a soccer field. This means kids can kick Sky Ball Soccer from goal to goal with one strike. In addition, when they bounce Sky Ball Soccer it can bounce up to 75 feet. The hyper action alone brings a new twist to the game. The combination of the highly guarded secret Sky Ball material, as well as the air and helium pressurization make Sky Ball Soccer perform like no other junior ball. Sky Ball Soccer can be used in all weather conditions. It won't ever get water logged or affected by ice cold weather. Launch date: January 2012.

Sky Ball Football puts hyper charged into Football. It makes a kid feel like a pro. They can throw the ball up to 80 yards and kick it 75 yards. When Sky Ball Football lands, it can bounce 15 feet in the air making Sky Ball Football a highly active ball. The action alone brings a new twist to the game. The combination of the Sky Ball material, the air and helium pressurization and its aerodynamic design, Makes Sky Ball Football perform like no other junior ball. Sky Ball Football can be used in all weather conditions, it is even great for use in the water. It won't get water logged or affected by ice cold weather. Sky Ball Football will make kids feel like a budding pro and bring new fun and action like they have never enjoyed before. Launch date: January 2012.