TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Construction Product Category

Timberworks Toys Wheeled Vehicle Set by TIMBERWORKS TOYS

Timberworks Toys are heirloom-quality, large-scale construction sets made from hard maple. The wheeled vehicle set features 48 pieces including four wheels to create endless possibilities to engage a child's imagination. Builders can make anything from a simple car to a dragster or an airplane with this large-scale construction set. 8/25/2010 (Price: $195.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Timberworks Toys - Intermediate Set by TIMBERWORKS TOYS

71 pieces of timbers, widgets, gables (triangles), and more make a creative building set that allows children to use their imagination to make a number of different structures such as a house or a bridge. This set is designed to be ideal for a busy, high-traffic play area. 8/25/2010 (Price: $270.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Timberworks King Set by TIMBERWORKS TOYS

This 98-piece innovative building set includes timbers, widgets, gable ends (triangles), wheels, and more. The set features timbers up to 24" in length, providing children the ability to create anything from a car to a house, a bridge or a plane. This set aims to provide the flexibility to engage true beginners as well as to challenge "future engineers." 8/25/2010 (Price: $399.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Motorized Crane by EITECH AMERICA

Kids can build up to three crane models with the Deluxe Motorized Crane. Each set includes over 960 pieces, a three-way cable control, three gear motors, and a ball bearing joint for ultimate control and function. Step-by-step illustrated instructions are included for easy to follow directions. 8/24/2010 (Price: $249.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hero Factory: Breez by LEGO

This set includes 19 pieces for building this member of the Lego Hero Factory Alpha Team. The finished figure stands 6" tall and comes equipped with a removable hero core, high-tech air armor, a camera helmet and a communications headset. ( Watch Video) 8/24/2010 (Price: $9.99)

Nascar 24 DuPont/Pepsi Car by K'NEX BRANDS

This kit lets children build Jeff Gordon's 24 DuPont/Pepsi Car. Included are 106 K'NEX bricks, rods and connectors, as well as wheels for push play and a Jeff Gordon K'NEXman figure. Once built, the car measures 7" in length, and features custom parts, sponsor logos and a realistic color scheme. 8/17/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mega Bloks Build 'n Go Table by MEGA BRANDS

This portable table acts as both a building platform and a practical storage container. Stickers for creating scenery, plus a figurine and toy car, are included.
  — As of 8.16.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 12 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 34 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Easy to assemble, promotes imaginative play. CONS: Some parents questioned its durability. 8/16/2010 (Price: $44.99)

LEGO Star Wars Snow Trooper Army Pack by LEGO

With this army pack, children can lead the attack on planet Hoth by launching flick fire missiles from a battle station. This pack, designed to celebrate the 30th anniversary of "The Empire Strikes Back" includes two snowtroopers, one Imperial officer and one AT-AT driver.
— As of 05/12/2011 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 34 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Pieces are small and hard to put together for younger kids; smaller than depicted.
— As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from eight reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 20 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Colorful, sturdy and easy to assemble.
— Dave Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont.,  said he sells about 24 LEGO Star Wars toys per month. 8/12/2010 (Price: $12.99)

Plo Koon's Jedi Starfighter by LEGO

Jedi Master Plo Koon scours the space lanes for General Grievous’ ship, Malevolence, in  "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." This set includes 175 building pieces, a Plo Koon minifigure, an Astromech Droid minifigure and a cockpit ejection seat for ejecting minifigures from the finished 10" Starfighter.
— Karen Park, owner of Zaks Gifts in Manchester-By-the-Sea, Mass., told TDmonthly in Summer 2010 that her store sells about 20 to 30 LEGO Star Wars sets each week.
— Six of 38 specialty retailers named LEGO products an overall best seller in July 2010. Two of the six cited LEGO Star Wars as a popular product line. 8/10/2010 (Price: $24.99)

Krazy Kars: Light Up Marble Racers – Cat's Eye by SKULLDUGGERY

Light Up Marble Racers brighten the world of mini cars. Each Light Up Marble Racer contains a rolling and flashing LED marble. The exterior of the cars can be customized with the slick racing decals included with the cars.
— Bonggamom Finds declared, “Move over, Matchbox! Take a hike, Hot Wheels! There's a new kid in town.” She loved that the Racers offer girl-friendly varieties to “spark their imaginations” and are compatible with similar toy cars.
—“The Light Up Marble Racers are nothing like I have seen before” raved Shop with Me Mama Kim Delatorre. The stickers make the cars “super cool looking” and piqued the interest of both her son and daughter.
— In a summer 2011 survey, Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly that Marble Racers are her best-selling die-cast toys. She sold 3 dozen of their race tracks last Christmas season.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal. 8/6/2010 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lockrobots 30-Piece Medium Bucket by LOCKROBOTS

Lockrobots are brightly hued interlocking plastic robot-shaped blocks designed for building, stacking, balancing and creating puzzles. Made in the USA, the Lockrobot 30-Piece Medium Bucket includes six each of green, red, yellow, blue and orange Lockrobots.
— Brandi of Living Solo Gratia tried Lockrobots with her kids, who “had a ball playing with these little guys,” stacking the Lockrobots and making pyramids. However, Brandi recommended buying a larger Lockrobots set: “The 15-piece set is fun but we would have been able to be more creative with a larger set.” 8/6/2010 (Price: $21.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Luke's Landspeeder by LEGO

This Star Wars LEGO set includes Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, C-3PO and a sandtrooper. The landspeeder vehicle conceals a secret lightsaber compartment and measures 6" x 2" x 2".
— “We sell an amazing amount of LEGO,” Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston’s Child’s Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in June 2010. Shanna Frieling, owner of Giggles Toy & More in Bozeman, Mont., agreed: “Legos are still the best sellers.”
— In a June 2010 survey of 40 retailers, six named LEGO a top seller for boys ages 4 to 12.
AWARDS: 2010 TDmonthly Top Seller (entire LEGO line) 7/30/2010 (Price: $24.99)

Mega Bloks Yo Gabba Gabba Foofa by MEGA BRANDS

Each Mega Bloks Yo Gabba Gabba set comes with a buildable figurine that also dances and swings its arms up and down. Designed for first-time builders, this set aims to help children develop fine motor skills and distinguish colors and shapes. 7/27/2010 (Price: $9.99)

WaterBlocks Seaport by JUST THINK TOYS

WaterBlocks brings classic block play into a new watery environment. The bathtub and pool are the perfect places to create floating towns, bridges, waterslides, ball runs, towers and more. The "sticky" viscosity of water creates a helpful cling between blocks, and the movement, buoyancy and flow of water add an engaging twist to classic block play. 7/26/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WaterBlocks Super Set by JUST THINK TOYS

WaterBlocks brings classic block play into a watery environment. The bath tub and pool are the perfect places to create floating towns, bridges, waterslides, ball runs, towers and more. The "sticky" viscosity of water creates a helpful cling between blocks, and the movement, buoyancy and flow of water add an engaging twist to classic block play. The set includes 20 pieces.
— Laura Turman, owner of One Two Kangaroo in Shepherdstown, W.Va., told TDmonthly in an April 2012 survey that Waterblocks are their best selling bath toy.
— Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in an April 2015 survey that floating playsets from Just Think Toys are their best-selling bath toys. 7/26/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Ultimate Building Set by LEGO

This Lego starter kit lets younger children build a house, car, dog, helicopter and more. The set features 405 pieces stored in a durable plastic box with a see-through top. Included are minifigure, a building plate and a wide mix of standard bricks in various colors, as well as house and wheel elements.
— As of 12/17/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 293 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 19 on the top 100 bestselling toys and games. Pros: 405 pieces and one figurine included; packaged in durable storage container. Cons: Younger children may need help with construction; pieces do not fill up bucket all the way. 7/26/2010 (Price: $29.99)

LEGO Minifigures Wizard by LEGO

This minifigure features a magic wand, a book of spells on a tilting pedestal, a desk, two beakers to hold magic potions and a little green dragon mascot.
— In late summer 2010, four of 43 specialty retailers surveyed told TDmonthly that LEGO products are an overall top seller.
— Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that  LEGO minifigures are a best-seller: "LEGO minifigures have been one of our top sellers this month. We've sold about 2 a day, or about 65 in a month." Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys in Hendersonville, N.C., agreed, saying that they sell "about 8 a day" at her store. 7/19/2010 (Price: $3.99)

LEGO Minifigures Court Jester by LEGO

This Court Jester minifigure comes with three juggling balls, a stage and a flag. The stage measures over 2" high. 7/19/2010 (Price: $3.99)

LEGO Minifigures Super Wrestler by LEGO

This collectible series one minifigure is detailed to resemble a costumed wrestler and comes loose in a blind package. 7/19/2010 (Price: $3.99)

LEGO Minifigures Robot by LEGO

This collectible series one minifigure is detailed to resemble a futuristic robot and comes loose in a blind package. 7/19/2010 (Price: $3.99)

LEGO Architecture Signature Series: The White House by BRICKSTRUCTURES

This LEGO Architecture replica of the White House can be assembled from the 560 pieces that come with the set. This set is part of the Signature Series from BrickStructures. For ages 12 and up. ( Watch Video) 7/14/2010 (Price: $55.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars™ The Clone Wars Pirate Tank™ by LEGO

Can Obi-Wan Kenobi deal with Hondo Ohnaka and his ruthless band of Weequay pirates, or will this powerful pirate tank from the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” TV series take the Jedi prisoner? Measuring 9.5” L x 6” W, the tank features a pop-up driver’s seat, a rotating blaster, firing flick-missiles and hidden wheels for “hovering” movement. It includes Obi-Wan Kenobi, Hondo Ohnaka and Turk Falso minifigures. The set includes 372 pieces. 7/9/2010 (Price: $39.99)

Techno Gears Marble Mania Galaxy by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Kids will be over the moon for this new space-themed version of Techno Gears Marble Mania. An automatic marble launcher sends marbles flying into the tracks’ twists and turns. Glow-in-the-dark components, blinking lights, and fun, space-like sound effects add to the fun children can have when assembling this marble run, which includes more than 425 pieces. Colors may vary. Requires 3 “AA” batteries. Ages 8+ years. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts and marbles. Not for children under 3 years. 7/7/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Brickmaster: Atlantis by DK PUBLISHING INC.

Full-color photos combine with clearly labeled instructions, trivia and a compelling story to make this 48-page Brickmaster kit ideal for LEGO fans. Young builders can build fantastic models of undersea craft from LEGO's Atlantis line or come up with distinctive Atlantis creations of their own. LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. ( Watch Video) 7/7/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magformers XL Cruisers Emergency Set by MAGFORMERS LLC

This collection is designed for Magformers to transform into hundreds of creative emergency vehicles. 7/6/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]