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Products from SCHYLLING View: By latest product added | By earliest product added Below are some of the products SCHYLLING has shared with ToyDirectory and TDmonthly. Mood Rings – Heart, Flower and Other Designs MSRP: $1.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Fashion & Accessories ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25757 A well-recognized throwback to yesteryear, Schylling's Mood Rings combine glossy, color-changing cabochons with silver-toned settings styled with the 1960s in mind. The “stones” in the rings sense the mood of the wearer and change accordingly from anxious orange-black to content jewel-tone blue-violet. Styles are assorted, and the metal rings are made in the USA. ― “We sell dozens of mood ring pick-ups at the counter,” said Joe Berardoni Sr., owner of Pun's Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr, Pa., during an October 2009 survey. ― Four of 39 retailers listed mood rings as their top-selling jewelry item, reporting sales of 20 to 30 each month in fall 2009. 10/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Auto Speedway MSRP: $35.00 Category: Collectibles Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 25674 This pure 1950s Revival Tinplate Toy comes in an illustrated box with 3 wind-up cars. The cars race around the oval track, going form pitstop to pitstop, seeming to change colors as each emerges from the garage. The track is 10" wide. Two wind-up keys are included. This collector's item cannot be sold as a child's toy. 10/20/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Color Roller MSRP: $24.99 Age: 2 and up Category: Infant & Toddler Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 25322 Suitable for children ages 18 months and up, the Color Roller spins to display the colors of the rainbow when pushed along the floor. 9/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Pull-Back Police Car MSRP: $6.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25177 In eye-catching black and white, Schylling’s die-cast model of a police car is ready to respond to any emergency. Zipping along on working wheels and a pull-back motor, the cruiser has 9-1-1 printed on the side. — “They're wonderful sellers,” Michelle Sahr, owner of My Little Red Wagon in Stow, Ohio, said of her Schylling die-cast vehicles in July 2009. Sahr said the police car is a favorite in the line. 8/28/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Large Die-Cast Bus MSRP: $12.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25173 With swing-open doors, a working stop sign and details in crisp black, Schylling’s Die Cast Bus is an effective miniaturization of one of childhood’s most beloved and familiar vehicles. A pull-back motor sends the bus zooming across floors or tables, and the interior is detailed with rows of seats visible through clear windows. — “The School Bus is always our best seller,” said Kim Emigh, VP of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., who told TDmonthly during a July 2009 survey that Schylling provides her top-selling die-cast vehicles. — “The best seller in die-cast would be [the] school bus,” said Michelle Smith, owner of Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore. — Seven of 49 retailers told TDmonthly in summer 2009 that school buses are their best selling die-cast vehicles. 8/28/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Curious George Keepsake Lunchbox MSRP: $9.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Licensed Products ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23881 The right size for a school lunch or a few essential treasures, this tin keepsake box features Curious George, the charmingly precocious monkey, flying along on a blue bicycle complete with the wide grin to tell what a good time he's having. The bright yellow box has a plastic handle and a metal latch to hold it closed in transit. — Two of 49 retailers surveyed in April 2009 said Curious George is their top-selling licensed toy. 5/26/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Come Back Roller Wheel MSRP: $3.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23607 When rolled gently, this colorful tin wheel returns to the user. It is available in a variety of designs. — Schylling products were listed as top sellers at Melody’s Choices in Fayetteville, Ark., by Owner Steve Melody in spring 2009. He likes that the vendor has small toys that sell consistently. 5/8/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Cowboy Rubber Ducks MSRP: $2.99 Age: All Ages Category: Bath ToyDirectory Product ID#: 23238 These trendy cowboys (and cowgirl) add a little twist to the classic rubber duck. Four designs are available. — “We have Cowboy Rubber Ducks from Schylling. People like the cowboy theme in Wyoming,” Dalene Lockhart, owner of Toy Town in Casper, Wyo., told TDmonthly in March 2006. She said she sells about six per month of this particular line of rubber duckies. — Four of 64 specialty retailers told TDmonthly in spring 2009 that rubber ducks are a best-selling bath toy in their stores. 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Tin Tea Set MSRP: $15.99 Category: Pretend Play ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21684 This 15-piece set includes a serving tray, teapot, four plates, four saucers and four cups. — "They offer good dating and reasonable amounts," Owner Katie Frederick of The Wooden Rainbow in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, said of Schylling in fall 2008. Thirteen percent of 52 retailers named Schylling as a preferred supplier. — The Schylling Children’s Tea Set was listed as a best seller by Candace Gooch, owner of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine, in spring 2009. “I love the fact that it looks like Fiesta Ware (for girls or boys),” she said. “It is a nice size, and easy to handle … even dads or grandfathers can pick up a tea cup with their big hands, but they need to learn to sip and not gulp.” 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Small Miracles Construction Worker Dress Up MSRP: $29.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Halloween Merchandise ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21658 Complete with a bright construction vest and hard hat, this dress-up set also includes a screwdriver, hammer and construction flag. — Nearly 10 percent of 52 specialty retailers named Small Miracles when asked in fall 2008 about brands that sell well for them in terms of Halloween merchandise. 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Jacob's Ladder MSRP: $5.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21167 The rungs of this colorful ladder seem to all fall down when the top is tilted from side to side, but they remain attached, offering an intriguing visual time and time again. 10/30/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Small Miracles Pearl Jewelry Set MSRP: $12.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Fashion & Accessories ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20628 Realistic pearl-finished beads adorn this set of a matching necklace, bracelet and pair of earrings for small princesses, movie stars or other characters dreamed-up by a child’s imagination. The set is part of Schylling’s Small Miracles dress-up line. - Linda Graham, owner of Scheffel’s Toys in Jacksonville, Ore., told TDmonthly in early fall 2008 that Schylling supplies most of her dress-up jewelry. - Four percent of 51 retailers named Schylling when asked about their top-selling jewelry items. 9/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Gonks MSRP: $4.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Action Figures ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20610 Also known as urban vinyl, Gonks have a high bounce-ball head and poseable arms. Standing 3" tall, each has its own name and personality. The collection of art toys includes Flipps, Slick, Binko, Be-Bop, Bernie and Bonko. Gonks combine "super-unique urban vinyl and distinct artwork," Kate O'Donnell, sales and marketing assistant for Schylling Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 9/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rocket Balloons With Pump MSRP: $7.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Balloons ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20435 This bright set features 30 multi-colored balloons plus a pump. — Randy Austin reported that Rocket Balloons were popular sellers during the summer of 2008 at her store, The Gifted Child, in Lenox, Mass. 9/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Fire Engines MSRP: $4.99 Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19284 The die-cast fire engine is modeled on a 1:43 scale. It comes in assorted styles and features pull-back motor action. — “We sell a lot of … the little die-cast fire engines,” Bob and Mary Sisson, owners of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., told TDmonthly in May 2008. — “We sell a ton [of die-cast vehicles] — mostly Schylling,” Tyson Varney, manager of Playthings in Madison, Wis., told TDmonthly in May 2008. — Two of 55 retailers singled out fire trucks as their best-selling die-cast vehicle. 6/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Supersonic Jets MSRP: $4.99 Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19283 The die-cast jet features pull-back motor action and a button that activates “take-off” sounds. — “What does really well in die-cast are the Supersonic Jet Flyers from Schylling — they fly out the door,” Fran Anaya, owner of Golden Aspen Toys in Flagstaff, Ariz., told TDmonthly in spring 2008. “About a month ago, I ordered four boxes (six in each box) and I [already] have to reorder.” — “My jet planes are my best ones,” echoed Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska. “[We sell] probably a dozen or so per month.” — More than 9 percent of retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in May 2008 named die-cast vehicles by Schylling as their best-selling die-cast. Two of 49 retailers said in July 2009 that Supersonic Jets are their top-selling die-cast. 6/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Classic Bingo Game MSRP: $14.99 Age: 5 and up Category: Board Games ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19261 This game includes an 8”-tall rotary cage with a random ball selector, plastic numbered balls, 18 reusable Bingo cards, about 150 colored chip markers and a call sheet. It comes in a box. — Classic toys are popular at the Lollipop Shop in Jonesborough, Tenn., and Kiawah Island, S.C., and this game is no exception, said Co-owner Jeff Gurley in spring 2008. 6/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Floating Ball Game MSRP: $2.99 Age: 3 and up Category: General Games ToyDirectory Product ID#: 19260 Kids simply blow through the pipe and the ball begins to float. The game comes with two balls. — This game was listed as a top-10 best seller by Co-owner Jeff Gurley of the Lollipop Shop, in Jonesborough, Tenn., and Kiawah Island, S.C., in the spring of 2008. 6/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Volcano Kit MSRP: $14.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Kits ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18864 The kit lets kids build and erupt their own volcano using Paper Mache. All necessary materials are included inside the kit, including an educational booklet filled with information about real volcanoes. Launch date: July 2004. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] How to Balloon Animals Kit MSRP: $9.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Kits ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18863 The simple and fun kit contains 20 balloons, a balloon pump and an 80-page instruction book. Step-by-step photos and instructions help users create a variety of balloon shapes, including a dinosaur, teddy bear with a tulip, rabbit, elephant, ram, octopus, mouse, giraffe, dog and lovebirds. Additional balloons and pump refills are available separately. Launch date: October 2004. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Dinosaur Fossil Kit MSRP: $2.99 Age: 6 and up Category: Creative Activities ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18862 The kit contains skeleton pieces that allow kids to create their very own dinosaur. Six different dinosaurs are available in the line: Mammoth, Pteranodon, Triceratops, Stegasaurus, Velciraptor and Tyrannosaurus. Six boxes come in each display case. Launch date: January 2007. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] PBR Champion Bull & Rider Carded MSRP: $13.99 Age: 4 and up Category: Play Sets ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18861 This item is part of Schylling’s Professional Bull Riding line. The playset comes with a 3-1/2” rider, a 6” bull and accessories. Assorted varieties are available. Launch date: December 2007. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Madeline Tea Set in Carry Case MSRP: $29.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Pretend Play Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 18860 The 31-piece set contains full service for four. The set includes cups, saucers, a teapot, a sugar bowl, creamer, utensils, a tablecloth and napkins, all packed inside a convenient cardboard carry case for travel. Each piece was uniquely designed with Madeline in mind. Launch date: December 2001. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Bring Along Thomas MSRP: $11.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Licensed Products Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 18859 The playset includes a construction track, a wind-up Thomas train, a bell, horses, a bridge and trees. The track folds into a convenient 6-1/2” x 6” carrying case for Thomas and his accessories. Launch date: May 2007. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Thomas Push Chime MSRP: $16.99 Age: 1 and up Category: Licensed Products ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18858 When kids use the handle to roll the push chime along floor, musical chimes sound. The chime measures 23” x 5-1/4” and is decorated with Thomas and Friends images. This item is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Launch date: December 2007. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Curious George Jack in the Box MSRP: $19.99 Age: 1 and up Category: Licensed Products ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18857 Wind the crank and a plush Curious George pops out of the 5” tin box. The song “Pop Goes the Weasel” plays as the crank is activated. This item is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Launch date: December 2000. — “I sell quite a bit of [Schylling’s] Jack-in-the-boxes,” Jeanne McCullough, owner of Children's Store Inc. in Boise, Idaho, told TDmonthly, when asked to name her store’s best-selling novelties. — Three retailers singled out Schylling products as best sellers in the novelty category. — Over a dozen other jack-in-the-box varieties are available in the Schylling line. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wood Puzzle Fire Engine MSRP: $5.99 Age: 2 and up Category: Preschool ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18607 The 12-piece wooden puzzle comes in a tray, with the pieces inlaid. When assembled, the puzzle depicts a fire engine. 4/28/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wood Puzzle School Bus MSRP: $5.99 Age: 2 and up Category: Preschool ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18606 The 12-piece wooden puzzle depicts a school bus filled with students on their way to learn. A puppy is chasing the bus and a family is waving. All pieces come inlaid in a tray. 4/28/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wood Puzzle Cow MSRP: $5.99 Age: 2 and up Category: Preschool ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18605 The 12-piece wooden puzzle depicts a black and white cow carrying a bucket. All pieces come inlaid in a tray. 4/28/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wood Puzzle Train MSRP: $5.99 Age: 2 and up Category: Preschool ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18604 The 12-piece wooden puzzle comes in a tray, with the pieces inlaid. When assembled, the puzzle depicts a blue train with coming down the track. 4/28/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Sock Monkey Age: All Ages Category: Plush Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 18277 Sock monkeys made their debut over 100 years ago when mothers began to sew them for their children. This new, 22” version is a character from the movie “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium.” — “Sock monkeys are making a comeback,” reported Melodie Ingwersen, owner of Creative Kids Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., in March 2008. “Those by Schylling have gotten a nice response.” 4/7/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Metal Speedster – Fire Truck MSRP: $79.99 Age: 1 to 3 Category: Vehicles - Riding ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18092 The ride-on toy features a colored steel body, detailed chrome accents, a working horn, a working steering column, plastic fenders and rubber tires. — Nadine Walsh, manager of Yikes Toys in Tucson, Ariz., told TDmonthly that “push cars by Schylling” are the most popular ride-on toys in the store. — For Susan Pruett, manager of Kilmarnock Toy Store in Kilmarnock, Va., Schylling’s ride-ons are her stores’ best-selling ride-ons. They sell on “average about three a month,” Pruett told TDmonthly. — Two of 45 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 singled out the Schyllilng when asked which manufacturer’s ride-ons were most popular. In March 2009, Jessica Jeffrey, manager of Red Balloon Toy Shop in Orleans, Mass., told TDmonthly this is her best-selling ride-on, reporting sales of one to two per month. 3/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Ernest Moody Bear Puzzle MSRP: $5.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Puzzles & Skill ToyDirectory Product ID#: 18091 The game includes 18 wooden puzzle pieces that can be used to create six different bears, each wearing different clothes and a different expression on his face. All pieces are stored inside a 6” wooden box that features a convenient slide-off lid. — Kim Saltzstein, owner of Silly Goose Toys in Gilbert, Ariz., told TDmonthly that Schylling’s puzzles are one of her stores’ best-selling puzzles. — Over one-fourth of 45 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 named wooden puzzles as their best-selling puzzles. — An Emma Moody bear puzzle version is also available. 3/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wild West Play Set MSRP: $17.99 Age: 3 to 7 Category: Wooden Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 17657 The set includes 102 pieces, including pieces designed especially for building a personal frontier. Pieces include vehicles, western characters and roofing and logs so kids can build a real wood cabin. – “The Wild West wooden set by Schylling — we sell at least one of all of those every day,” Manager Jessie Ryals and Owner Michelle Wood of Whippersnappers in St. Simon’s Island, Ga., told TDmonthly in early 2008. – Schylling offers “lots of nice incentives for retailers, such as with shipping,” Donna Sedgwick of Toy Mill in Tiverton, R.I., told TDmonthly. – “I’ve noticed a trend back to [wooden toys],” Ray Willis, owner of Toys & Bicycles in Westerly, R.I., told TDmonthly. “Grandparents and parents who had them … are bringing kids today into their past.” 2/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Flatsy Doll MSRP: $5.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Dolls ToyDirectory Product ID#: 16903 A remake of the original 60’s doll, Flatsy is flat, yet bendable and poseable. The Flatsy collection includes six 4-3/4” dolls, each equipped with their own assortment of hair accessories. The trendy doll fits perfectly in pockets. 1/3/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Peter Pirate Jack-in-the-Box Category: General Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 16654 Simply turn the handle on the box and a plush Peter Pirate jumps out of the tin box. The Peter Pirate line also includes a domed keepsake box and an alarm clock. Items in the Peter Pirate collection, which also includes a domed keepsake box and an alarm clock, have a suggested retail price of $9.99 to $19.99. — “Products by Schylling, such as Jack-in-the-Box” are best sellers at Clever Kids in Rochester, Minn., according to Owner Michelle Beyer. 12/19/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Peter Pirate Domed Keepsake Box Category: General Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 16653 The colorful treasure-chest-shaped keepsake box is made of tin and comes with plastic edges and a plastic handle. A sturdy metal clasp keeps the contents of the treasure chest safe. Items in the Peter Pirate collection, which also includes a jack-in-the-box and an alarm clock, have a suggested retail price of $9.99 to $19.99. 12/19/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Classic Tin Kaleidoscope MSRP: $5.99 Age: 3 and up Category: General Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 15091 The end of this classic kaleidoscope rotates to create color explosions. 9/7/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Pirates - Boxed Set MSRP: $4.99 Age: 4 and up Category: Action Figures ToyDirectory Product ID#: 14756 Get set to sail on the high seas with this boxed set of pirate fun! This complete set of fun comes with three pirate figurines, a boat and two chests of booty. Sturdy plastic figurines are brightly painted so that young collectors can act out their favorite pirate scenes. Sturdy construction means hours of fun, and these figures can be used with other Schylling pirates and accessories. Young collectors can set up the pirates in dioramas or still poses, or use them as play figures. Schylling offers “lots of nice incentives for retailers, such as with shipping,” Donna Sedgwick of Toy Mill in Tiverton, R.I., told TDmonthly. 8/20/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Blue Jewel Jewelry Box MSRP: $14.99 Category: Fashion & Accessories ToyDirectory Product ID#: 14510 The Blue Jewel from Schylling is an iridescent jewelry box with an elegant sparkly blue scene. Just wind up the key and the box plays Swan Lake when opened, while the ballerina spins in front of the mirror. What more could a young lady ask for when storing her precious jewelry for safe keeping? — Tom England, owner of Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts in Frederick, Md., mentioned Schylling jewelry boxes when TDmonthly asked him about great gift item sellers for girls in his store. 8/7/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Kazoo MSRP: $1.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Musical Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 14500 The World Famous Schylling Kazoo is made of tin, comes in a variety of colors and designs, and is packaged in Schylling's distinctive boxes. It's a colorful and affordable way to keep kids humming to their favorite tunes. — "Given that we're called Kazoodles, we do sell a lot of kazoos," said Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., about the Schylling Kazoos being bought up by her customers. 8/7/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Xylophone - Wooden MSRP: $9.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Musical Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 14257 This 10.5"-long xylophone comes in a tray box with brightly colored metal plates that create soft and melodic tones when struck by the two included sticks. Notes are printed on the plates for easy play. — "The small Wooden Xylophone from Schylling," said Tom England, owner of Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts in Frederick, Md., when asked about musical toys that sell well in his store. — Two of 45 retailers cited the Schylling Xylophone as a customer-favorite musical toy, with average sales of about a dozen units a month. — "Little musicians just love it," said Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys. 7/23/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wood Stacking Robots MSRP: $14.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Gifts ToyDirectory Product ID#: 14251 These 3.5" wooden robots interlock in many different positions to create remarkable shapes. — These robots are a best-selling gift item, according to Tom England, owner of Dancing Bear Toys and Gifts in Frederick, Md. — England told TDmonthly he sells about 15 units a month of the Stacking Robots. — "They're a great remake of a classic toy. Kids love robots, but many of them are too young for our tin wind-up reproduction robots that are age-graded 8 and up," said Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys. 7/23/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Tent Combo Set MSRP: $59.90 Age: 3 and up Category: Play Houses ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13988 This combo set includes two colorful pop-up tents that pop up and down in seconds, plus a sturdy polyester tunnel that connects them. It includes hold-down pegs and a “Go Anywhere Bag.” 7/6/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Large Rodeo Champion Bull Riding Set MSRP: $79.99 Category: Play Sets ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13371 Designed by real-life rodeo professionals, these action figures are true to life. The riders, bulls and horses all have articulated joints that allow them to stay posed in any position for maximum play value. They stand 4” tall. Launch date: September 2005. 6/12/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rodeo Champion Barrel Racing Set MSRP: $39.99 Category: Play Sets ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13370 Designed by real-life rodeo professionals, these action figures are true to life. The riders, bulls and horses all have articulated joints that allow them to stay posed in any position for maximum play value. They stand 4” tall. 6/12/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Meteor Storm MSRP: $4.99 Age: 5 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13148 An LED light rotates inside to create many patterns. The 7”-tall novelty features an on/off button, and three AAA batteries are included. “Meteor Storms are a visual delight. By holding the button you can create several different patterns,” Sales & Marketing Coordinator Jaime Edry of Schylling told TDmonthly. And they’re “always great for summer night and outdoor festivals,” she added. Launch date: June 2004. 5/25/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Busy Bugs Music Box MSRP: $11.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13147 As music plays, ladybugs spin on this 4”-wide hand-painted music box. “It’s the simple things in life that put smiles on our faces. It’s something as elementary as dancing ladybugs that make us laugh,” Sales & Marketing Coordinator Jaime Edry of Schylling told TDmonthly. “This product is made from quality wood and has the potential to last from generation to generation.” Launch date: January 2004. 5/25/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Electronic Light Up Dice MSRP: $3.49 Age: 5 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13110 You don't have to roll the Electronic Light Up Dice from Schylling. Simply tap them on a table or surface and they'll start flashing a random number. They put a new and "flashy" twist on an old concept in games of chance. Batteries are included. — "Light-ups do fairly well from Schylling," said Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas, when she talked to TDmonthly about popular novelty toys. 5/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Ambulance MSRP: $4.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13103 Be the first on the scene with the Die-Cast Ambulance from Schylling. It features a pull-back motor, has a length of 4-3/4", and comes in assorted styles. — "Ambulances" from "Schylling" were among the hot-selling die-cast items in the store of Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas. — “Die-cast ambulance,” James Burdette told TDmonthly, when asked to name the best-selling die-cast vehicles in his store, LB Toys in Media, Pa. His store sells “five to six” each month. — In May 2008, two of 55 retailers singled out emergency vehicles as their best-selling die-cast. 5/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Farm Tractor MSRP: $3.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13102 The Die-Cast Farm Tractor comes with a friction power motor and is part of Schylling's line of die-cast vehicles, which includes the school bus and the mini-train. — "Tractors" from "Schylling" were among the hot-selling die-cast items in the store of Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas. 5/24/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Elephant on Bike MSRP: $9.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13034 The 10"-tall Elephant on Bike tin wind-up toy is a reproduction of classic tin toys made in the 1940s and 1950s. Kids can wind the key and watch the ball spin on the elephant's trunk while he rides his bike in a circle. Schylling carries approximately 50 tin toy reproductions in its line, including many exclusives. — Kara Fichtner, owner of Out of the Blue in Albuquerque, N.M., told TDmonthly that she sells up to 100 Schylling animal wind-ups to customers per month. — "Collecting actual antique tin toys is extremely costly, but the Schylling Reproductions are very affordable and display just as nice," said Stephen Medina, public relations and marketing, Schylling Toys. — Over 10 percent of 58 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly cited Schylling as a company whose products will make popular stocking stuffers. 5/22/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Pull-Back Mini Train MSRP: $1.60 Age: 3 and up Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13027 These little die-cast trains are 3” long. They're powered by pull-back motors and come in assorted styles and colors. — "I do new die-cast, [including] Schylling," said Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas. — Among Schylling die-cast items mentioned to TDmonthly by retailers in spring 2007 were classics, pull backs, tractors, school buses, jumbo jets, ambulances and lawn mowers. — "The Mini Trains are a perfect item to keep by the cash register for that impulse purchase for the antsy child," said Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys. 5/22/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Pull-Back Bus MSRP: $3.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Die-Cast ToyDirectory Product ID#: 13023 Children love the idea of having their own 8-1/2” school bus. This die-cast vehicle has a pull-back motor for pull-back-and-go action, as well as a working stop sign and swinging doors. "Schylling carries around 50 die-cast vehicles, and the large school bus is one of the best sellers," said Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys. — “The top-selling die-cast is always the school bus, which is weird, because in any other category, school bus is always the least popular,” Diana Gisolfu, co-owner of Sisters Kids in Springfield, Mass. told TDmonthly in May 2008. — “[Schylling’s] die-cast school bus,” Marilyn Walker, owner of Play Fair Toys in Boulder, Colo., told TDmonthly, when asked to name the best-selling die-cast in her store. “We sell hundreds each year.” — Six of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 agreed that Schylling is hot in die-cast. Nine of 55 specialty retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in May 2008 singled out school buses as their best-selling die-cast vehicles. 5/22/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Erector Tuning Radio Control Light and Music System Car MSRP: $99.00 Age: 8 and up Category: Remote Controlled ToyDirectory Product ID#: 12799 This set allows children to construct three different car models that feature orange metallic paint, flaming stickers, racing tires and chrome-plated rims. It has light and sound effects as well as a full-function controller. The set includes 368 parts, including a power tool. Previously distributed by Nikko America. 5/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Busy Bee Tea Set MSRP: $11.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Play Sets ToyDirectory Product ID#: 12693 The Busy Bee Tea Set includes 13 porcelain pieces as well as cups that measure 1 1/8" tall. It's part of the Schylling Pretend Play line of tea sets that also includes the Barbie and Butterfly versions and can be bought with matching baskets. The Tea Set is an elegant way for children to engage in roleplay. — " Our tea sets sell well. We get them from all different sorts of companies [and] we get them from Schylling," said Tristan Hewitt, manager of Dragon's Toy Box in Seattle. 5/7/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rodeo Deluxe Playset MSRP: $79.99 Age: 4 and up Category: Play Sets ToyDirectory Product ID#: 12557 The Rodeo Deluxe Playset brings the thrill of the rodeo into a living room. Four-inch-high action figures and bulls each have 21 points of articulation, detailed features and rodeo gear. Rodeo Champion bulls have jointed skeletons and life-like Bio-Skins that move freely to bring the bulls to life. The set is designed by professional rodeo athletes to be as authentic and true to life as possible. Kids can build the arena of their choice using real working chutes, gates and fences. Everything is scaled down for enhanced realism. — When asked about popular playsets in her store, Cheryl Richmond, owner of Punkin Doodles in Havre, Mont., said, "Probably the Rodeo Champions by Schylling. We have a lot of cowboys around here." One other retailer agreed with Richmond. — "We probably sell five or six per month, which, for our store, is real good,” Richmond added. — The idea for western-themed playsets came from the company's owner, who took up horseback riding a couple of years ago, Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys told TDmonthly. "The jointed and poseable characters of the Rodeo Champions Playsets are so realistic that you’ll feel like you’re at a real rodeo or bull riding event. The play value is off the charts and the scenarios are endless." 5/2/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rubber Duck Large MSRP: $11.99 Category: Bath Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 12271 Rub-a-dub-dub, there’s a big duck in your tub. Schylling Toy Company believes that bigger is better, which is why this duck is 12” long from beak to tail. The Large Rubber Duck comes with an assortment of hats for virtually any occasion a child might have in mind: rain hat, bonnet and sailor’s hat. — "Rubber duckies by Schylling" were bath best-sellers according to Tristan Hewitt, manager of Dragon's Toy Box in Seattle. Another agreed. — Both retailers noted that ducky sales are sporadic throughout the year. — "Rubber Ducks have been around for hundreds of years, but now they are considered one of the hottest trends in collectibles," said Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys. He also said that the Rubber Duck Large "is the biggest one we know of." The duck’s bottom is sealed to prevent bacteria, he added. 4/10/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rubber Ducks MSRP: $1.99 Age: 0 and up Category: Bath ToyDirectory Product ID#: 12265 These 3.25” x 2.75” x 3.25” guys, sold in sets of four, are great for little ones in the tub, sandbox or just as a new pal. They’re also phthalate free. — Although rubber duckies have “slowed down” from a few years ago, according to store owner David Campbell of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., three of 39 retailers said they were still a steady-selling bath item. 4/10/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Circus Jack in the Box MSRP: $19.99 Age: 2 and up Category: Infant & Toddler Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 12151 This tin box features a plush Circus Jester puppet and plays “Pop Goes the Weasel.” It is suitable for children over 18 months. Launch date: February 14, 2007. 3/29/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wooden Tool Barrel Display MSRP: $39.99 Category: Outdoor Fun ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11897 Now there's a way to store and display favorite gardening tools from Schylling. Rakes, shovels and a full assortment of outdoor gardening toys can all be placed in this display. The Wooden Barrel Display just might be the solution for parents tired of seeing their kid's toys splattered across the lawn and driveway. Kids can now make a game out of using their tools and storing them properly. — "Mainly what we do [are] the plastics … the sand toys, gardening toys and things people can actually use in their yard. Schylling would be the biggest," said Jordan Walden, store manager at Finnegan's Toys and Gifts in Portland, Ore. — "Little kid-sized rakes, shovels, brooms, trowels" are popular, agreed Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash. — The Wooden Barrel Display is part of Schylling's Little Farmer Garden Tools line of gardening tools. 3/13/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wooden Pop Gun MSRP: $2.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Wooden Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 11309 It's not surprising that the Schylling Wooden Pop Gun comes in a point-of-purchase display. Kids simply load and shoot the gun by pulling and pushing the handle. It comes with cork and string to ensure that nothing gets lost. — At Silly Goose in Essex, Mass., classic toys by Schylling — including pop guns, jack-in-the-boxes and rubber horseshoe games — rank as best sellers, according to Owner Diane Robinson. — "Our best-sellers are the old-fashioned ones, such as the Pop Gun," said Rene Leonardi, assistant manager at Ouray Toys in Ouray, Colo. — Two of 51 retailers specifically referred to the Pop Gun as a continuing best-selling wooden toy in their stores. 1/31/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Wind up Robot MSRP: $4.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Windup ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10281 Since he's made of tin, you can call him Tinny. Or, if you think it's a she, you can call her Tina. Either way, a simple wind-up brings this metal friend to life, as it makes its way forward step after step. It can have friends and accessories, too, since Schylling has an entire line of wind-ups. 11/28/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Buzz Ballz MSRP: $3.49 Age: 6 and up Category: Balls ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10280 The Schylling Buzz Ballz are metal balls whose magnetic properties make for some interesting play experiences. You can throw them up in the air, rub them together, or roll them on the table. They'll do funny things and make strange noises. The Buzz Ballz are a quick and easy solution to boredom and can even capture the attention of wandering adult minds, too. 11/28/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Chatter Stones MSRP: $3.49 Age: 6 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 10230 Chatter Stones look like normal metal stones, but sure don't act like them. Manipulating and throwing these stones with metallic properties can produce unusual sounds, and they can feel strange to the touch. Kids and adults will be mesmerized by their unique attributes. — Diane Robinson, owner of Silly Goose in Essex, Mass., named Chatter Stones as an affordable stocking stuffer. — Patti Tepper–Rasmussen, owner of Learning Tree Toys, Games & Books Inc. in Oklahoma City, Okla., recommended "the magnetic stones that you throw up in the air," as well. — Edmund Scientifics, an online vendor/retailer, offers a fun suggestion: "Simply hold the Chatter Stones in the palm of one hand. Using your thumb, separate them to about half an inch apart and toss them upward. With a little practice, they will produce a wild sound." 11/27/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Playful Penguin Race MSRP: $12.99 Age: 6 and up Category: General Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9778 This battery operated toy will keep children entertained for hours. When the switch is flipped to activate the amazing escalating action, three colorful penguins climb to the top of the iceberg mountain and descend down a tremendous slide. At the bottom, the penguins automatically start up the snow stairs again to create continuous Penguin Race action. The product requires simple assembly and one D battery (not included). Launch date: May 11, 2006 10/25/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Box of Marbles MSRP: $12.99 Age: 5 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9732 A simple but classic toy product that never seems to go out of style, this set comes with 220 glass marbles, 10 shooter marbles and instructions for 6 games. It’s packaged in a wooden box that has a sliding lid. — “I would say my most popular classic toys are made by Schylling. I think they’re so popular because it reminds the parents of their childhood,” remarked Julie Nicolazzo of Toy Boat in Hudson, Mass. — When asked about the best-selling classics in their store, Chris Gale of Toys Games & More in Clayton, Calif., replied, “Probably the smaller things, things like marbles by Schylling.” — Stephen Medina, communications manager at Schylling, provided TDmonthly with his thoughts: “It’s a complete set for the marble lovers. They’re made of real glass. It’s real clear. It’s got excellent packaging and is sturdy. You can take the marbles on the go.” 10/23/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Flower Fairy Dress Up Set MSRP: $12.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Costumes & Accessories ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9445 A little girl can become a flower fairy in no time with this costume, which includes wings, headband, wand and tutu in a decorative plastic carrying bag. — “We have them year-round,” was the testament to the sales consistency of Schylling costumes given by Susan Pruett, manager at Kilmarnock Toy Store in Kilmarnock, Va. — “It’s the same type things as Halloween. I just increase the number at Halloween,” said Terry Myers of Kaleidoscope Toys in Round Rock, Texas. — Eight retailers told TDmonthly that fairy costumes flew off the shelves. 9/21/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Magnetic Earrings — Birthday Cake MSRP: $1.99 Age: 5 and up Category: Fashion & Accessories ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9361 These cute plastic earrings have a magnetic backing so girls who aren’t ready to pierce can still doll up. Other styles include dolphins, strawberries, tulips, ducks and teddy bears. 9/13/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Mood Rings MSRP: $1.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Fashion & Accessories ToyDirectory Product ID#: 9075 When kids slip on one of these classic, adjustable mood rings, the high-quality stones shift colors, depending on the wearer’s state of mind. The metal rings are U.S.-made. 8/21/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Porcelain Doll Circle of Fairies MSRP: $3 Age: 8 and up Category: Dolls ToyDirectory Product ID#: 8647 These 3.5” tall dolls are made of porcelain with delicate outfits. They come in green, pink and purple. Helen Noland, owner of Father Goose in Macon, Ga., stocks fairy dolls by Schylling Toys. 7/21/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Penny Toy Calico Cat MSRP: $4.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Collectibles ToyDirectory Product ID#: 8609 This tin kitty makes a great holiday decoration. Each Penny Toy has a delicate string attached. 7/19/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Makit Toy MSRP: $17.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Construction Watch Video NowToyDirectory Product ID#: 8566 Seventy wooden pieces to build great structures are included in this kit, which resembles a classic building toy. Mini Barbecue Grill Set MSRP: $29.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Pretend Play ToyDirectory Product ID#: 7987 Kids can get grilling with this mini barbecue set. The set comes complete with tongs and spatula for flipping those delicious wooden burgers. Please note: For pretend play only. 5/24/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Children's Tin Tea Set MSRP: $14.99 Age: 3 and up Category: Pretend Play ToyDirectory Product ID#: 7986 Made of tin, this classic tea set is great for little hands. Set includes 4 plates, 4 cups and saucers, a teapot and a serving tray. 5/24/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] BUTTERFLY TEASET BASKET MSRP: $24.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Pretend Play ToyDirectory Product ID#: 7985 Children who love watching nature can now keep it close to them with this lovely butterfly porcelain tea set in a basket. Thirty pieces come packed together, including cutlery, a tablecloth and cloth napkins. Teacups measure 1¼" tall. 5/24/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Erector Special Edition Set MSRP: $79.95 Age: 8 and up Category: Construction ToyDirectory Product ID#: 7575 This deluxe set of timeless erector pieces (today manufactured by French company Meccano S.N. and distributed in the United States by NIKKO) includes everything needed to build more than 50 different models. The set contains 643 parts including steel girders, plates, wheels, nuts and bolts. It comes with instructions for building a 4x4 truck with articulated arm, dragster, submarine, helicopter and more. A power tool is included for easier construction. Previously distributed by Nikko America (6.2.09). — Cheryl Richmond, owner of Punkin Doodles in Havre, Mont., told TDmonthly that the smaller Erector sets are big in her store: “The preference is for sets with 4 or 5 models to build rather than 15 or 20. At least that’s the trend for us.” Two other retailers agreed in spring 2007 that Erector sets sell well in their stores. — Specialty retailers reported to TDmonthly average sales of 15 Erector sets per month. — Juan Alejo, product manager for Erector Sets, told TDmonthly about the Special Editions Set: "It's just pretty cool. It comes with its own carrying case, so that all the parts can be kept safely. It's made of plastic and metal, and is ideal for kids aged 8 to 15." 4/14/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Flame Ride-On Speedster MSRP: $79.95 Age: 1 to 3 Category: Vehicles - Riding ToyDirectory Product ID#: 7368 This retro-cool ride-on toy features a vibrant colored steel body, detailed chrome accents, horn, working steering column, plastic fenders and rubber tires. It’s 29.5” long. Some assembly required. 3/29/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Baseball Pinball MSRP: $11.99 Age: 3 and up Category: General Games ToyDirectory Product ID#: 7366 This handheld pinball game encases a small baseball field in clear plastic and a tin back. There are small indentations on each base and in the outfield that players try to launch the white marbles into. — Pinball games with marbles sell well for Grayce McLaughlin, owner of Touch of Grayce in Geneseo, N.Y. This baseball one sells the best, she said. — Tom Levin, owner of Tom’s Toys Inc. in Great Barrington, Mass., said the Space Pinball from the company sells the best of these games because it comes in at a low price point. — Ron Malinowski, owner of online retailer ArsaToys, said this “simple and inexpensive game” is an “average seller” that appeals to baseball fans. 3/28/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Ladybug Melamine Dish Set MSRP: $14.99 Age: 1 and up Category: Gifts ToyDirectory Product ID#: 6184 Cheery ladybugs and flowers are sprinkled across this tough little dinner set. It includes an 8.5” plate, 6.5” bowl, 2.5” cup and a fork and spoon that measure 5.5” each. All of the items are top-shelf dishwasher safe. — This ladybug set is one of the best selling dinner products at Gepetto’s Toy Box in Oak Park, Ill., said owner Eric Masoncup. — Decorated dinner sets for girls also do well at the Green Caboose in Stroudsburg, Pa., commented owner Diane Glasier. — Schylling also offers a Ladybug Tea Set made of porcelain, for little hostesses who’ve mastered their manners. 12/23/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] 6 String Acoustic Guitar MSRP: $19.49 Age: 8 and up Category: Musical Toys ToyDirectory Product ID#: 5237 Made of wood with nylon strings, this child-sized version of an adult guitar is practically the real thing. The guitar even comes with tuning instructions to turn young musicians into pros in no time. At 24” long, it can be stored easily without taking up too much space. 10/27/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Voice Changer Toy MSRP: $14.95 Age: 3 and up Category: Novelties ToyDirectory Product ID#: 4265 Kids can use one of many push-button settings on this plastic megaphone to alter their voices in different ways. It comes in a variety of colors and requires a 9-volt battery, not included. — Kevin Pohle, Head Wizard and Owner of The Wizard’s Chest in Denver, finds these to be good sellers, as well as loud. — Lindsay Demyan, sales associate at White Rabbit Toys in Ann Arbor, Mich., said kids love picking this toy up and marching around her store changing their voices with it. — “Voice changers are some of the loudest things we have,” explained John Jame, assistant manager at the Los Angeles Toys “R” Us. “They are the greatest for kids of all ages.” 8/23/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Special Edition Erector Set MSRP: $79.99 Age: 8 to 15 Category: Construction ToyDirectory Product ID#: 2277 This 643-part set, with a carrying case, builds 25 models and includes a motor. Previously distributed by Nikko America (6.2.09). --This set was named as a “top seller” by Brio’s senior product manager Kay Thomson. --Erector sets are among the Top 10 product lines of 2004 at YoungBuilder.com. --YoungBuilder’s co-owner Mark Carson noted a trend toward “nostalgic” sets, noting that “the Baby Boomer generation is searching for toys that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills” for their kids and grand-kids. 1/31/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] The Horse Race Derby
MSRP: $39.99 Age: 8 and up Category: Collectibles ToyDirectory Product ID#: 1670 Motivated by its motto of "creating the future through reviving the past," Schylling launched its Equestrian line of collectible toys. The flagship model is The Horse Race Derby, a tin wind-up toy that has four thoroughbreds, individually numbered, running for the roses on a 12" diameter track. 12/7/2004 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] |
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