Watch Toy Videos of the Day (10/1/10 - 10/8/10)

By TDmonthly Staff
October 2010

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We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! Check this space every weekday to see brief video clips of new and specialty products. In the spotlight today? A cooking set for children for the holidays.

Curious Chef 26 Piece Holiday Cookie Kit by CURIOUS CHEF INC.

Every child can be Santa's Little Helper with this holiday cookie kit. Users can combine their favorite cookie recipes with the Curious Chef cookie cutters and utensils to create a unique holiday treat. "These are REAL cooking utensils designed to meet the unique needs of small hands, not toys. This means they actually work!" Shelly Schumacher, Curious Chef communications manager, told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 7/16/2010 (MSRP: $40.00; Age: 2 to 12)

Impossiball by WILD CREATIONS

Impossiball by WILD CREATIONS This bouncy ball has an un-even density, which means when it is thrown, rolled, or bounced it moves in completely unexpected directions. ( Watch Video) 8/11/2010 (MSRP: $6.99)

Memo My Toys Game by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This memory game for 2-4 players comes with 20 wooden pieces illustrated with images of favorite childhood toys, including dolls, blocks and teddy bears. Players lay the blocks out, then turn them over and try to match picture pairs by memory. ( Watch Video) 9/29/2010 (Age: 2 to 5)

Lohasrus Rocking Chair by ODM PRODUCTS LTD.

Lohasrus Rocking Chair by ODM PRODUCTS LTD. This children's rocking chair is made of fir wood, and features a non-toxic green painted finish, silk-screened with the image of a giraffe. This product meets ASTM F963-07 safety standards, and is eco-friendly. ( Watch Video) 8/13/2010 (MSRP: $60.00; Age: 3 to 6)

S'Quarrels Card Game by LION RAMPANT IMPORTS

S’Quarrels is a card game based around the theme of squirrels collecting acorns before winter arrives. Under a nearby oak tree, embark upon the rigorous task of collecting and storing acorns before winter sets in. Your opponents are trying to take them all before you do. Whirlwinds, Ambushing, Quarreling, and Hoarding are all part of the game. Get the coveted Golden Acorn, while avoiding the Rotten Acorn. The player to store the most Acorns before Winter arrives wins.
— "What's selling really well for me is S'Quarrels," Jude Larene, owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, told TDmonthly in July 2010. "I'm selling piles of it and I need to order more today. It gets into a neighborhood and everybody wants it."
— S’Quarrels received a great reaction from The Board Game Family. “Bring out the S’Quarrels cards,” they explained, “and kids can automatically picture being a little squirrel running around gathering acorns.” However, the reviewers cautioned that younger players may get “more frustrated when they aren’t quick enough to slap the hoard pile when that card is played.”
— As of 10/30/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Easy for kids to learn, but enough strategy is involved to appeal to adults; fun for groups. Cons: Not as fun with less than three players. ( Watch Video) 8/6/2010

Gallbladder by I HEART GUTS

Gallbladder by I HEART GUTS The gallbladder collects and concentrates bile, a substance made by the liver and used to digest fats and acids. Gallstones develop over time if we eat too much fat. So give your gallbladder a break and lay off the burgers. Launch date: February 2008. ( Watch Video) 4/21/2008 (MSRP: $16.00; Age: 3 and Up)