November 2010 Notable Toys — All

These panda cubs are roughly 1.2"H x 1.8"L in measurement and feature an assortment of poses as the panda cub orients itself and the bamboo stick to eat.

This playful scene measures 1.8"H x 3"L and depicts a cat gone fishing for food.

This Christmas themed dolphin measures 1.5"H x 2.5" and features a holiday wreath around the dolphin and a cord to hang the ornament.

This Little Critterz turtle features a bandage across its body, having been rescued and aided in order for it to return safely into its natural habitat.

Root-Vue Farm® Refill Kit includes eight expanding soil wafers, carrot, radish & onion seeds, I.D. labels, and experiment booklet.

Fiesta’s 10” teddy bears stay cozy in their trendy sweaters. Sweater trimmed in frou-frou and embroidered with words “Precious”, “Spoiled”, or “Princess”.

From Fiesta come cute plush backpack puppies on wheels. These backpack trolleys feature a handle that extends out, and sturdy frame and wheels. Unsnap backpack from trolley and use as a backpack. Choice of puppy in denim overalls or puppy in pink dress and hair bow.

Cutie Kitties have soft and silky fur. These plush kitties from Fiesta are available in your choice of pretty pink or snowy white.

This kit contains materials for making up to 22 friendship bracelets. It includes four looms for two styles and eight patterns, along with 22 colors of floss, beads, a beading needle and a convenient storage case.
— As of 05/12/2012 this product has 3.9 out of 5 stars from 54 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Instructions are not helpful enough; not enough designs included.
— Kim Myers, co-owner of Hobbytown USA in Murfreesboro, Tenn., told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011 that ALEX arts and crafts were best-sellers in their category, especially among older girls.
― As of 9.21.2010, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 24 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 33 on the top 100 best-selling toys and games. 

These colorful critters "come to life" when placed upon their "happitats," rolling, popping open, or blinking their eyes. Each Zooble comes with stickers for customization.

In this series, The Boy and Scooter persevere with Tortoise in the race against Hare, courageously pluck a thorn from a dragon’s foot out of kindness, and accept the unknown in order to enjoy and explore the beauty of a coral reef with a crab. Celebrating their amazing adventures together, they remember all the friends and Adventure Skills and realize how much stronger and smarter they are in body, mind and heart. DVD is 25-30 minutes and includes Warm-up, Story with movement, Relaxation, Adventure Skill review, and Parent/Teacher guide.

Scooter and The Boy continue their explorations into uncharted territory on the African savannah with Cheetah, Lion, Monkey and Rhinoceros, on the Moon with a Robot, and even across the sea past where the dolphins swim to undiscovered islands. In their adventures, they find out that they have strength of character, that being curious inspires creativity, and that choices have consequences. DVD is 25-30 minutes and includes Warm-up, Story with movement, Relaxation, Adventure Skill review, and Parent/Teacher guide.

Scooter and Me is a nine story and movement DVD series (sold in three box sets of three DVDs each) for ages 3-7 about the adventures of a boy and his shiny red scooter as they explore the world and even outer space. In the three-DVD BODY series, The Boy and Scooter take off for a summer growing strong, flexible and balance in body, mind and heart as they play and ride through the park along the lake, become animals at the zoo, and explore a swamp with a little possum who has no tail. DVD is 25-30 minutes and includes Warm-up, Story with movement, Relaxation, Adventure Skill review, and Parent/Teacher guide.

This complete yoga-based, creative movement class on DVD leaves kids feeling happy, relaxed and alert. Stretch, Breathe, Move, Balance and Play Pretend at home or at school. No extra equipment or expertise required. Five, seven, and 20-minute activity segments included.

Symbiotes are cool figures that all use the same head, body and arms. Designed by artist Curt Rapala, each figure is a character that is created in a stylized way. The blank symbiote allows one to create their own design onto the figure, to personalize it as desired. Each White Symbiote comes with four interchangeable hands, Pistol and a Sword.

This unique multi feature tricycle is designed to provide a safe mode of travel for children ages 10 months and up. It can then grow with childre up to three years of age. Parents can steer the trike with the telescopic adjustable handle, and a built-in clutch gives the option of ride control to either the parent or the child. It comes fitted with a safety harness and a seat belt, and includes a functional, washable seat cover that coordinates with the fashionable animal-print canopy.

This step-by-step CPR training program for parents contains a 20-minute DVD and a care kit. The DVD includes training modules, chapter summary reviews and an on-screen quiz. The kit includes a practice guide, diagrams, flash review cards and a babysitter information sheet.
Awards: Mom's Best Award 2010

The PortaChair is designed to keep chilrden secure on the go, in locations where there are no highchairs in sight. It is compact, lightweight and folds small enough to fit in a baby bag, at the bottom of a stroller or even in a purse. The innovative design fits a wide variety of chairs and is flexible to accommodate a growing child. The PortaChair is machine washable and safety-tested. Awards: Mom's Best Award 2010

Kids can connect this cuddly pet into a computer and use her secret code to unlock an exclusive online community. They can connect and play games with friends, make new virtual pets, go on exciting adventures and much more.
 — As of 9.13.2010, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Walmart.com and was listed as a top-rated plush toy. PROS: Well-priced and interactive.

The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe features a removable floor and handle on the back for parent-controlled push rides, and comes with a high seat back and storage in the rear, plus a driver's door that opens and closes. This ride-on features an updated look to celebrate the Cozy Coupe's 30th anniversary.
 — As of 9.13.2010, this product had 4.75 out of 5 stars from 220 reviews on Walmart.com and was listed as a top-rated toddler toy. PROS: Entertaining. CONS: Can be difficult to assemble.

This musical bee baby learning toy is designed to teach basic numbers, shapes and colors. Children can shake the bee to see a playful flashing light and hear upbeat melodies, or be soothed to sleep with a soft glowing light, lullabies and nature sounds. The sound sensor automatically activates the musical bee to put fussy babies back to sleep.
 — As of 9.13.2010, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 127 reviews on Walmart.com and was listed as a top-rated toddler toy. PROS:  Safe, well-made, engaging and keeps children busy.

This mattress features a resilient renewable soy enhanced core to provide a firm sleeping surface for a restful sleep. It is made from luxurious, breathable natural blend fabrics and is designed to be durable. Awards: Mom's Best Award 2010

This starter set includes one rare mutation Hexbug Nano Creature, two connectable curved pieces, and one easy connect hexagon piece.

This mattress features springs designed to conform to childrens' bodies. It also has a MoistureBan cover designed to repel spills and stains, a coating to reduce allergens, and firm edge support. Awards: Mom's Best Award 2010