TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Wooden Toys Product Category

My First Ball Track - Basic Pack by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

How constructive! Build up the fun with the My First Ball Track - Basic Pack set from HABA! Perfect for all master constructors ages 18 months and older, the ball track is guaranteed fun! The colorful connecting blocks come with pivots that easily lock into place on the bottom of the ball track pieces. This makes constructing easy and ensures the track stays in place even if your little one bumps against it. Plus.... ding! Build the curving track toward the finishing block with the bell so the ball with ring it whenever it reaches the end of the track! Contains 1 ramp, 6 curves, 8 colored connecting blocks, 1 finishing block with bell, 1 regular ball, and 1 special effect ball that glitters, rings, or rattles while rolling! Try it out with the My First Ball Track set and My First Ball Track Ball Ramp. As your little one grows older, this set can easily be complemented with any of the HABA ball track sets.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that HABA Marble Runs and components are one of their store's best-selling STEM toys. They sell around 10 each month. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discovery Set Round and Round by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Things really start to roll for little ones: the barrels, balls and rotating disks allow kids, in a playful way, to delve into the fascinating world of optics and discover impressive motion effects. Contents: 3 basic wheel chassis, 1 set of wheels, 2 effect balls, 1 spinning top, 6 color disks to stick on spinning top, 8 barrels, 1 ringing roll. Material: beech wood, polycarbonate. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color Fun Pegging Game by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This brightly colored pegging game comes with 36 interchangeable pieces for endless playing configurations. Made from beech wood and colored with water-based, non-toxic stains. 7/20/2012 (Price: $35.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sevi Rattle Flower by MAGICFOREST LTD

Vibrant pink, orange, red, and yellow wooden flower rattle. This toy promotes cause and affect. Twist the toy and it makes clicking noises. 7/20/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sevi Rattle Turtle by MAGICFOREST LTD

This toy promotes cause and affect. Twist the toy and it makes clicking noises. Wooden, accented with bright green paint. 7/20/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stacking Bear by PLANTOYS

Updated classic stacking toy with a twist. 4 vibrant wooden rings, teddy bear ball topper, and base. Facilitates hand-eye coordination, learning colors and size relationships. Appealing feel and look that keeps children coming back. Red ball topper screws neatly onto the top of the stack. Made of PlanWood - sustainable material from leftover sawdust. 7/20/2012 (Price: $24.99)

Safari Cubes by SMART GEAR LLC

A fun safari animal puzzle that's shaped like a cube. Promotes problem solving skill and hand-eye coordination. Slide individual cubes on pegs to create images. 8 unique images to view in all. Made of renewable rubberwood and non-toxic paint. 7/20/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puff the Magic Dragon Story Puzzle by P'KOLINO

Join Puff and friends in the magical land of Honalee.  Act out the story with these stand-up puzzle pieces.  Story is printed on back of puzzle board for adult to read as child plays.  A classic, beautifully constructed, wood puzzle fitting of this timeless tale.  6 puzzle pieces and  board are made from premium birch ply-wood. Map of Honalee, Puff and Friends are printed directly to the wood for a nostalgic look and added durability. Launch date: August 2012. 7/13/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puff the Magic Dragon Classic Figurine Puzzle - Dragon or Dolphin by P'KOLINO

A classic, beautifully constructed, wood jigsaw puzzle fitting of this timeless tale. Display and play. This puzzle is so beautiful that when not in play it makes a fabulous décor addition to your child’s room. Puff and Friends are printed directly to the wood for a nostalgic look and added durability. Images printed on both sides furthers the quality while making the puzzle more challenging. Launch date: August 2012. 7/13/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puff the Magic Dragon Frolicking Pull Toy by P'KOLINO

Bring imagination to life as child and pull-along Puff frolic through Honalee. Pull and Puff frolics in an up-and-down motion with moving wings. A classic, beautifully constructed, wood pull toy fitting of this timeless tale. Quality solid wood construction; naturally. Launch date: August 2012. 7/13/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peace Train by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Our Name Train Peace Train Car Set contains a flower power engine, a dove & love car and a peace sign car on one 9" straight piece of track. Individual cars measure about 3" long by 2" high each and have a non-toxic finish. Each car is printed on both sides. Track is sanded smooth with laser-engraved stripes and is unfinished. All pieces are crafted from locally sourced, sustainably harvested hard maple and are compatible with our and other wooden railway systems. Cars sold individually. Launch date: June 2012. 7/3/2012 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dress-Up Memory Tiles by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Every little girl likes to play dress-up. These memory tiles have fun outfits that can be matched and mixed. Dress-Up Memory Tiles come with 24 tiles (12 pairs) with a brightly colored clothing and accessories on one side and the Maple Landmark logo on the other. Each tile measures 2-1/2" square by 3/16" thick and is cut from high quality birch plywood. A cloth pouch for storage and instructions are included. Made in the USA. Launch date: June 2012. 7/3/2012 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Set by PLANTOYS

Make a seed blossom into a beautiful flower. This set includes all the tools kids need to build a flower: seed, soil, watering can, shovel, garden shears, stackable stems, 2 leaves, and 4 interchangeable flower petals. Launch date: August 2012. 6/27/2012

Fishing Game by PLANTOYS

Gone fishin'. This set includes 6 colorful fish, pond-blue fabric, and 2 fishing rods. Rods can be adjusted from beginner to advanced. 6/27/2012

My First Dollhouse by PLANTOYS

This dollhouse features a balcony, sliding doors, and space to create four roooms. Made of eco-friendly PlanWood and solid rubber wood. Launch date: August 2012. 6/27/2012

Chalet Dollhouse With Furniture by PLANTOYS

This dollhouse features two units which can be arranged in various ways. Also includes a huge skylight and one movable staircase. Five rooms of furniture are included. Made of eco-friendly PlanWood and solid rubber wood. 6/27/2012

Pull String Tops by JACK RABBIT CREATIONS INC.

These classic pull string tops are made of wood and painted with multicolored stripes. $24 for bucket of 12. Launch date: 2012. 6/27/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shaped Jigsaw Puzzles by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Four (bulldozer, fire truck, school bus, train engine) new shaped puzzles made from 1/8" hardwood plywood. They are approximately 11" high and 12" long. Each colorful puzzle has 11 to 12 interlocking pieces. Each puzzle is printed with durable, bright non-toxic inks. Puzzles come shrink wrapped and have a drawstring pouch for each storage. "Our product is made here in the USA," Barbara Rainville, marketing manager for Maple Landmark Woodcraft told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2012. 6/27/2012 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Brilliant Bear Magnetic Stack-Up™ by MANHATTAN TOY

This vibrant, wooden, bear stacker has 5 colorful discs and a playful bear head topped with embedded magnets for easy stacking and is suitable for kids 9 months and up. Stacker is painted with a non-toxic finish, and also features a wobble base for an added element of fun. Launch date: 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval ( Watch Video) 6/26/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Desk to Easel Art Cart by GUIDECRAFT INC.

Children as young as three can explore their creativity with this classic, versatile arts and crafts unit, which can be positioned as an angled easel or folded down into a flat workspace. Features easy-to-clean laminate surfaces, a write-on/wipe-off surface, a chalkboard and plenty of storage space. 6/22/2012 (Price: $199.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flying Dragon Automata by MECHANICAL KITS LLC

Enter the Dragon. Made from natural wood this moving model, with leg action and moving wings, is easy to paint. Automata are whimsical mechanical toys that make movements when a crankshaft is turned. This dragon moves its head, neck, legs, wings and tail while flying gracefully through the air. ( Watch Video) 6/21/2012 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Un-block by AHA! CONCEPTS

The Un-block is a system of interlocking blocks and connectors that stimulates both the left and the right sides of the brain simultaneously, improves gross motor skills, and challenges the pathways through which the mind relays information. Made of Ash Wood, kids can build anything they can imagine. "The Un-Block has a system of interlocking blocks and connectors that resist falling apart even when your masterpiece is knocked over, unlike ordinary building blocks that will fall apart if moved the wrong way," Joe Azmani, CEO/President of Aha! Concepts LLC told TDmonthly. Launch number: 2011.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year 2012 ( Watch Video) 6/21/2012 (Price: $38.80)

Quadefy by MARANDA ENTERPRISES LLC.

Easy to learn and quick to play, Quadefy uses visual spatial skills and strategies to keep players on their toes. When playing Quadefy, players have to think a little bit strategist and a little bit puzzle builder. Players take turns stacking their game pieces on the base, each attempting to keep their entire game piece "in bounds." "In bounds" means that the piece must be completely over the game base and no more than four "cubes" high. The first player to force their opponent to have to play out of bounds wins. Every move is both offensive and defensive. The rules have been drafted so that there is always a winner, no ties, stalemates, or cat's games. Hand crafted from high quality hardwoods, Quadefy is pretty enough to be left out on the coffee table or bookshelf to be played again and again. Playing time: 3-5 minutes; 2 players.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys 6/19/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pathagon by MARANDA ENTERPRISES LLC.

In Pathagon, players take turns placing their wooden game pieces on the board in an attempt to build a path from one side of the game board to the other. There is a "trapping" move that allows a player to "trap" and remove one of their opponents game pieces from the board. The first player to complete the path wins. The catch is that the two paths cross. Every move has an offensive and defensive consideration. Pathagon is simple enough to be played by children, strategic enough to engage a true gamer. The rules have been drafted so that there is always a winner, no ties, stalemates, or cat's games. Hand crafted from high quality hardwoods, Pathagon is pretty enough to be left out on the coffee table or bookshelf to be played again and again. Playing time: 10-20 minutes; 2 player game.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys 6/19/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eternas by MARANDA ENTERPRISES LLC.

Eternas is a four in a row style game in which the first player to place four bead of their color in a row, either vertically, horizontally or diagonally, wins the game. Conceived around the shape of the circle (the symbol for eternity) Eternas was designed for borderless play. The rules have been drafted so that there is always a winner, no ties, stalemates, or cat's games. Hand crafted from high quality hardwoods, Eternas is pretty enough to be left out on the coffee table or bookshelf to be played again and again. Playing time: 5-10 minutes; 2 player game.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys 6/19/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]