October 2014 Notable Toys — General Toys

These foam propellers will spin as long as they are moving, so take one for a whirl on your fingertip! Wave your hands around and release the spinner for a host of mind-blowing moves and tricks.

Turn water into goo – and back again for unique bath time fun. Gelli Baff® is a completely harmless powder that soaks up to 400 times its own weight in water. Sprinkle Gelli Baff® powder evenly over the surface of bath water and let the goo magically form for about 2 minutes. Stir well, climb in, and have fun. When the fun is done, add the dissolver, and the goo disappears.

Travel around the city in no time with the motorized LEGO® City High-speed Passenger Train! Operate the 8-channel, 7-speed infrared remote control to power around the curved tracks at top speed. This streamlined, super-efficient train has a high-speed front profile and electricity contact points on top. Lift off the roof of the front car to place the driver inside at the cool dashboard and open the passenger cars to access the seats and tables. Wait for the train with the traveler at the way station, and pedal safely across the crossing with the cyclist once the train has gone past. Includes 3 minifigures: train driver, traveler and a cyclist.

String art has never been more fun, easy or artful.  Simply push pins into our sturdy foam canvases and string away, no hammer or nails needed.  Use our patterns or design your own.  String'em, love'em, hang'em right away!  Kits contains all materials needed to make three 8.5" canvases.

Weave purses and cell phone cases, scarves, wraps, baskets, throws and more. You can weave items any length, and up to 7” wide using one loom. Connect two or more looms together to weave wider items with no seams – genius! Say goodbye to traditional looms, we’re putting a new spin on weaving! Includes 1 spinning peg loom and 120 yards of yarn to get you started.

Includes 1 pound of Sands Alive! - all the fun of sand without the mess. The unique, non-toxic formula prevents bacterial growth.

Start your Series 3 mixing mayhem with 3 new tribes featuring: Glomp, Glurt, Torts, Footi, Scorpi, Hoogi, Mesmo, Magnifo and Wizwuz!

Holds 10 ounces. Made of porcelain. Dishwasher and Microwave safe. Great gift for Toy Story fans and collectors. © Disney

Tinkerbell Comes with 6 Unit(s) Per Pack! © Disney

Ultimate Spiderman Foam Disc Gun on card launches soft foam multi color disks. Ages 5+. © Marvel

This Disney licensed jump rope features Anna and Elsa from Frozen. © Disney

YoYo lights up as it spins.  © Disney

Cars Shaped 24pc Art Set in Plastic Case. Item Size: 8.50" x 8.5" x 1.25" In 8.50" x 8.5"x1.25" Plastic Case High quality licensed Disney Cars art set is a great for any student or craft play. Includes markers, paint, crayons and pencils. © Disney

Perfect for any spiderman fan. Game can be played with the whole family. Features popular characters from the license. © Marvel

Keep track of time with this officially licensed Disney Minnie Mouse Watch. Timepiece displays Minnie on the face and has a colorful printed PVC band. Includes: 1 Analog Watch. Ages: 3+. © Disney

Quartz Accuracy, Easy Wall Mounting. Battery Operated; Requires 1 Aa Battery (Not Included). © Viacom Int

Brand New Disney Frozen Music Set. Includes flute recorder, maracas, & tambourine. For age 3 and up. © Disney

Featuring Disney crown, this tiara is adorned with beautiful ice blue jewels. Band can adjust direction to be used as a tiara or headband. Perfect for dress up or costumes! © Disney

Assortment of PLUSH - DISNEY LARGE BEANBAG 9-10.5 INCHES PLUSH WITH HANGTAG. Comes in an assortment of 12 characters. © Disney

Cable has a maximum distance of 6.6 feet. Dimensions of the Valley Station: 15.2 x 12.2 x 9.4 inches (LxWxH). Dimensions of the Mountain Station: 13.4 x 7.7 x 13.4 inches (LxWxH). The average construction time is approximately 60 minutes.
— Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., told TDmonthly in a November 2014 survey that Playmbil is her best category - almost 10% of her store's sales come from Playmobil.

Use a recycled soda can to make a fun and educational motorized gondola cable car. Assemble the support and motor, attach a soda can and decorate it with the included stickers. Set up the cable string and watch your gondola travel along the cable. Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included. Made by 4M - Toysmith.
— In a March 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that 4M from Toysmith is their best-selling line of eco-friendly toys.

These three knights fight under the red dragon insignia. Their black, red and silver accessories include shields, helmets, swords and more.
— In an August 2014 survey David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans Toy Shop in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that "Playmobil usually outsells everything else in the store," and Playmobil makes the store's best-selling action figures.

Decepticon Stinger is back, and he's tougher than ever! This Decepticon Stinger changer fights his Autobot enemies every time he can, and he converts so fast they'll never be able to keep up. Press him to convert him from mighty robot mode to speedy sports car mode in just 1 step, then convert him back again when the battle calls for it! Autobots will never be able to handle your fast-changing Decepticon Stinger figure!
— In a August 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Transformers were their best-selling action toys.

20" Dk. Brown hair/Brown eyes. Dorothy, from Adora's 75th Anniversary THE WIZARD OF OZ toddler collection is definitely not in Kansas anymore. This gorgeous version of Dorothy Gale and her trusty companion, Toto are ready to follow the yellow brick road. Dorothy is costumed in her unmistakable gingham checked dress with a ruby red sparkling tulle underskirt over a soft cotton blouse, pantaloons, satin ribbon hair bows and her trademark glittering red ruby slippers and headband. She comes with a special commemorative 75th Anniversary antiqued pewter tone medallion necklace. Click your heels and say, "There's no place like home". For 75 years nothing has compared to the wonder and charm of the WIZARD OF OZ. With its beloved characters, unforgettable music and inspiring message of hope, friendship and home, the original film remains the gold standard for a timeless classic. Product Features: Beautiful hand set brown eyes, hand painted details and hand applied eyelashes Gorgeous brown hair set off beautifully with satin ribbon hair bows. Baby powder scented, high quality vinyl toddler doll for hours of playtime fun. 20" from head to toe with a weighted body to feel like real baby, complete with diaper. Special 75th Anniversary Edition.
— Bebe Feimster from Big Smile Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in a June 2015 survey that Wizard of Oz from Madame Alexander are their best-selling dolls.