TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Developmental Toys

Learn-To-Dress Knight by VERMONT TEDDY BEAR

The Learn-To-Dress Knight helps little ones learn how to snap, buckle, tie, button, and zip, all while encouraging hours of imaginative playtime. This Noble Knight can change to a Dark Knight with just a swoosh of his reversible cape. Outfits are completely removable and Floppy Bear is machine washable and guaranteed for life. Storm Tussey, Retail Marketing Coordinator at Vermont Teddy Bear Company, told TDmonthly, "The Learn-to-Dress Components are incorporated into the design, so the life and play of the product is longer." Launch date: July 2010. 5/4/2010 (Price: $58.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Learn-To-Dress Fairy Princess by VERMONT TEDDY BEAR

The Learn-To-Dress Fairy Princess helps little ones learn how to snap, buckle, tie, button, and zip all while encouraing hours of imaginative playtime. The Fairy Princess changes into a Pretty Pink Princess by removing her top skirt and unbuttoning her wings. The outfit is completely removable, and the dress and bear are machine washable. The bear is guaranteed for life. Storm Tussey, Retail Marketing Coordinator at Vermont Teddy Bear Company, told TDmonthly, "The Learn-to-Dress Fairy Princess outfit is fully removable and educational portions are designed into the garment for a longer life and to inspire creative play." Launch date: July 2010. 5/4/2010 (Price: $58.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cornstarch Ring Teether by iPLAY

BPA and PVC free, this cornstarch teething rattle is eco-friendly and biodegradable. The slender design provides easy gripping for exploring fingers. It is made with Natureworks® EcoGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer with silicone teether parts. 5/3/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cornstarch Dumbbell Rattle by iPLAY

BPA and PVC free, this cornstarch resin rattle is eco-friendly and biodegradable. Its classic dumbbell shape provides easy gripping for exploring fingers. It is made with Natureworks® EcolGreen cornstarch PLA biopolymer. 5/3/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Organic Terry Circus Animal Teether by iPLAY

Organic, BPA and PVC free, this plush animal with teething rings entertains baby. The plush animal is made from organic cotton terry with organic cotton fill, and the EVA teething rings can be chilled in the refrigerator for a soothing effect. 5/3/2010 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ring Cool Soothing Teether by iPLAY

This BPA-, PVC- and nitrosamine-free cooling teether can be chilled in the refrigerator for a soothing effect. The soother is filled with sterilized water for baby's health and comfort. 5/3/2010 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

eeBoo Friendliest Bugs Lacing Cards by eeBoo corp.

The Friendliest Bugs Lacing Cards enhance hand-eye coordination and sharpen fine motor skills. The heavy duty cards have faux silk laces. Roisin Ross of eeBoo told TDmonthly, "Laces will not unravel!" 4/30/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Feelings Awareness Activity/Flash Cards by ABC FEELINGS INC.

The award-winning ABC Feelings Activity/Flash Card set contains 26 cards with full-color illustrations and a feeling word for each letter. Each card has a line drawing on the back, a definition of the feeling, a story and interesting activities relating to that feeling. With six activities per card, this set is ideal for preschool age and up, in home or classroom, group or one on one. Instructions are included in the easy to use carrying package. Vice President of ABC Feelings Gene Abrams told TDmonthly, "These 7.5" x 8.75" cards are interactive and multicultural, fun and easy to use, resulting in enhanced communication and understanding of feelings." 4/29/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BLOT by FAMILY PASTIMES

In this game, the seven pieces start as an ink blot to be carefully rearranged to make animals, faces, letters, numbers, birds, ships, and more. A booklet of 60 silhouetted shapes to try is included, as well as rules for a cooperative game. It can be played alone or in a group. President of Family Pastimes Jim Deacove told TDmonthly this product is "for the clever, the imaginative, the creative!" 4/29/2010 (Price: $5) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Children's Activity 36" Multi-Colored Scarf Kit by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This multicolored scarf kit contains 24 durable 36” square, washable nylon scarves —  two of each of the following 12 colors: purple, lavender, royal blue, medium blue, kelly green, lime green, yellow, orange, red, pink, black and white. A CD is included with songs to accompany the scarves, as well as an instructional insert, a self-closing sturdy carrying bag with handle, and Velcro to hang the scarves in a special place. 4/28/2010 (Price: $80.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peppy Five by MAYA ORGANIC

Peppy Five is a wooden educational toy designed with natural dyes and lac finish. This colorful five-stem stacker helps children learn counting and understand number concepts. In playing with this toy, children learn about increasing and decreasing quantities and color matching. 4/26/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discovering Shapes Crib Gallery & Activity Puzzle by LEARNING CURVE

The Discovering Shapes Crib Gallery grows with baby from a high-contrast crib gallery to a unique floor activity puzzle during tummy time. This puzzle introduces baby to problem-solving experiences. Shape and picture-matching promote cognitive and fine-motor development. Launch date: 2010.
Features:

• Puzzle shapes fit neatly into the puzzle and won't get lost
• Shape and character identification encourage problem solving
• Textures and sounds encourage exploration
• High-contrast patterns and happy-faced characters promote visual stimulation

 4/22/2010 (Price: $19.99)

ABC Nesting Cubes by SCHYLLING

Schylling's ABC Nesting Cubes are designed with vivid illustrations to teach young children their A-B-Cs. The cubes can be arranged in a stack, or nest within one another. Launch date: June 2010. 4/21/2010 (Price: $16.99)

Stand-Up Easel by TAG TOYS INC.

Large, versatile and sturdy stand-up easel allows young artists to create masterpieces over and over! Painting area is 17" x 20" for chalkboard, write and wipe, and paper roll surfaces. Handy and spacious paint and brush shelf has a washable surface for easdy clean-ups. Spacious 18" x 18' storage tray conveniently holds a variety of art supplies. Paints, paintbrush, chalk and paper sheets not included.  Ships partially assembled. 4/20/2010 (Price: $139.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Reptangles: Turtles That Snap by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

Each box set contains 24 Reptangles in green, yellow, orange, red, purple and blue that can be snapped and slid together in more than 100 ways. The turtles connect at various angles and come with an activity book with 40+ puzzles to encourage kids to think about geometric concepts and design as they build.
Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 4/15/2010

Pointy Max by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Each UGLYDOLL has unique characteristics and Pointy Max is considered to be uncontrollable, unstoppable and incorrigible. Pointy Max also has a weakness for cheese and a blank page phobia. Karen Laureigh of Pretty Ugly LLC told TDmonthly, "These hip, huggable plush characters have distinct personalities that are sure to win your heart and are not a bit UGLY at all ... because UGLY means unique and special." Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: 2010. 4/14/2010 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Here We Go! Travel Kit by GOOD BUDDY NOTES

To help kids pass the time traveling, this Travel Kit includes fun activities, mini crayons and three draw-your-own postcards. Shelley Dieterichs of Good Buddy Notes told TDmonthly the Here We Go! Travel Kit's best features are its "price point, convenient size and packaging for travel." Launch date: 2008. 4/14/2010 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fill & Spill Mailbox by MELISSA & DOUG

This soft plush sorting toy from Melissa & Doug brings together a variety of fun developmental activities for toddlers. The mailbox has an opening front flap and see-through back panel, as well as a flag that can be raised and lowered just like a real mailbox. Cheerfully addressed letters come with Velcro stamps that can be taken off and put back on as a child imagines their letters going into the mailbox, flying all the way around the world, and coming back again.
― Twenty percent of 39 retailers named Melissa and Doug as their top-selling supplier of infant and toddler toys during a March 2010 survey conducted by TDmonthly. 4/9/2010 (Price: $24.99)

Party in a Box! by ARTISANDS

Party in a Box! includes everything a parent needs to throw a party for 8. Party in a Box! includes 24 of geometric Sandesigns, 14 tubes of vibrant colorfast sand, eight no-mess trays, eight frames and a tablecloth for quick and easy clean up. "We are very proud to say that all of our products are still 100% made in the USA," Kyna Pearson, ArtiSands office manager, told TDmonthly. Awards: Creative Child Magazine 2010 Top Toy of the Year Award
( Watch Video) 4/8/2010 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wimmer Ferguson Nursery Novel by MANHATTAN TOY

The soft nursery novel features classic development prints, crinkle paper flaps, a mirror and ribbon ties to close or attach to various play areas. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Wimmer Ferguson is known for its award winning products. All babies will love the Nursery Novel because of all its features." Launch date: 2010. 4/2/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wimmer Ferguson Crawl & Discover Mat by MANHATTAN TOY

This play mat has many features for baby to discover, including flaps with reverse print graphics, fun textures and crinkle paper, plus a removable mirror, teethers and a pocket with a star shaped ring attaced. Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "This play mat is unique because it features the Wimmer Ferguson design, which specializes in infant and toddler development tools." Launch date: 2010.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum. 4/2/2010 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beleduc From Egg to Frog 5-Layer Puzzle by HAPE

This layered wooden puzzle teaches kids the stages of a frog's life, from egg to tadpole to juvenile and adult. ( Watch Video) 3/23/2010 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chef Set by GREEN TOYS INC.

Reducing fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions is part of the recipe for aspiring gourmets who use the Green Toys Chef Set. This classic collection of kitchen essentials is made in the U.S.A. from 100% recycled plastic milk containers. Safe, non-toxic, BPA-free, and even meets FDA food contact standards. Dishwasher safe. The set includes a stock-pot with lid, skillet, ladle and spatula.
  ( Watch Video) 3/23/2010 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Duplo Play with Numbers by LEGO

Children can learn numbers 1-10 while having fun. These bright, colorful Duplo bricks feature a number on one side and pictures corresponding to the number on the reverse to help children learn matching skills. Play pieces such as the child minifigure, dog and wagon are included along with a booklet to inspire imaginative and creative play. 3/19/2010 (Price: $24.99)

The Playdate Kids: Dakota Gets Lost by PLAYDATE KIDS PUBLISHING

Mom and Dakota love the mall. But when Dakota sees something neat, she goes off without telling anyone. Suddenly she’s all alone! What should she do? Tips and interactive play therapies at end of book. 3/17/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]