TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Animal Figures Product Category

Tyrannosaurus Rex vs.Triceratops Diorama by SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

Instinct and survival, the final moments play out...Sideshow Collectibles is proud to bring you the premier piece in the Sideshow's Dinosauria collectible line, the Tyrannosaurus Rex VS Triceratops Diorama. This dynamic diorama captures the primordial duel as these ancient animals of the Cretaceous Period clash, hunter and prey. Designed with the insight of renowned paleoartists, each diorama is cast in high-quality polystone, hand finished and hand painted to exacting standards. The Tyrannosaurus Rex VS Triceratops Diorama is an impressive museum quality piece, an outstanding addition to any display. Product measures 12" H (304.8mm) x 8" W (203.2mm) x 12" L (304.8mm) and weighs 8 pounds. ( Watch Video) 7/8/2009 (Price: $249.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Leo Riding Lion by STEIFF NORTH AMERICA

Steiff's update on the classic rocking horse, Leo Riding Lion, is made of high-quality woven fur and solid beech. With a handmade inner frame of stainless steel that can hold up to 300 lbs., this handcrafted rocker stands 28" tall and is surface washable. With a soft, full mane and loving face, Leo is marked with Steiff's signature "Button in Ear," representative of the company's trademark commitment to ultimate quality and workmanship. Launch date: September 2009. 7/7/2009 (Price: $550) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tyrannosaurus Rex by PROCON (ASIA) LTD.

This 17 x 9 cm replica of the fiercest prehistoric predator is handpainted. ( Watch Video) 6/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nigersaurus by PROCON (ASIA) LTD.

This recently discovered dinosaur is reproduced in a 1:20 scale. It measures 32 x 11.5 cm. ( Watch Video) 6/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Brachiosaurus by SCHLEICH NORTH AMERICA, INC.

This Brachiosaurus replica is handpainted. It includes a to-scale human figure and an educational pamphlet. ( Watch Video) 6/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Allosaurus by SAFARI LTD.®

The allosaurus is a predecessor of the T Rex. Watch out for his claws! This meticulously hand-painted replica comes with an educational hangtag in five languages. ( Watch Video) 6/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Apatosaurus by SAFARI LTD.®

The apatosaurus from Safari includes an educational hangtag in five languages. It's meticulously handpainted. ( Watch Video) 6/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amur Chinese Checkers by REEVES INTL. INC.

Reeves International announced its exclusive U.S. distributorship for WWF® - Games by Terra™ in 2009. Under the license of the largest multinational conservation organization in the world, the World Wildlife Fund, Terra Toys introduces the Wildlife Conservation Collection. These classic, timeless, family-friendly games and puzzles are made from sustainable materials, incorporating 19 endangered species and their habitats that are currently under protection. In Amur Chinese Checkers, players choose their favorite feline and walk, run or leap to find out the fastest route through the wilderness of the Amu-Heilong region. It includes 60 wooden playing pieces (six colors), an Amur-Heilong themed wooden playing board and playing instructions. Launch date: September 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Life On Earth Bingo by eeBoo corp.

Packaged in a hexagonal shaped box, these award-winning illustrations by Melissa Sweet are designed to help kids learn about phylum in the world that surrounds us. With the names indicated on the inside of the lid, Life On Earth Bingo offers a way for children to identify plants and animals. This game is made using 90-percent recycled grey board and non-toxic inks. Launch date: June 20, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo Spinosaurus by HOTALING IMPORTS

This dinosaur is almost a foot long, 6" tall, and designed to be in a realistic, frightening pose. Like other Papo dinosaur figures, the Spinosaurus's mouth opens and closes. Launch date: June 2007. ( Watch Video) 6/29/2009 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo Allosaurus by HOTALING IMPORTS

The articulated jaw of this Allosaurus really opens and closes. The hand-painted dinosaur is approximately 1:20 scale and measures about 10.5". It is made of durable synthetic material. Launch date: July 2008. ( Watch Video) 6/29/2009 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LovBun & Friends - LovBun the Love Bunny by MOODOO PRODUCTIONS INC.

Each LovBun & Friends plush character features a poem on the hangtag: "Meet LovBun, the love bunny who comes from outer space! They live on hugs so remember to give them lots of hugs each day!" Launch date: August 15, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fill & Spill Barrel by SASSY

This clear, lightweight barrel is filled with an assortment of brightly colored soft plush monkeys, plastic barrels and bunches of bananas. The monkeys have symmetrical, smiling faces, designed to have a calming effect on babies and young children. The soft monkeys are easy to grasp, squeak when squeezed, and encourage baby to reach out and strengthen gripping muscles. The wide mouth jar encourages baby to fit the pieces back in. "The toy encourages baby to play using fill and spill activity, which helps develop motor-cognitive processing skills and is a precursor to shape-sorting," Peggy Barrett, PR consultant at Barrett Marketing Communications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2, 2009. 6/11/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stackers Storage Play Set: Barn Yard by TIER TOYS

This stack and play puzzle set includes 5 levels of storage and 51 detailed barn yard animal figures and accessories. Plus bonus download of the story of old McDonald's Farm and interactive games. 6/2/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cozy Plush Bee - Microwavable by PRITTY IMPORTS LLC

Buzzy is a 12" bee filled with 100-percent natural wheat and dried lavender, and after two minutes in the microwave is a warm buddy to take to bed. He is designed to stay warm for at least an hour, and may remain warm all night if snuggled under the covers. "The bee can be microwaved thousands of times," CEO Ruth Hamilton of Pritty Imports told TDmonthly, "and his aroma is designed to naturally help kids fall asleep." Launch date: June 2009. 5/28/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dozy Dolphin On The Go by CLOUD B

Dozy Dolphin On The Go helps re-create sleep time routines by bringing familiar soothing sounds while away from home. Dozy Dolphin’s peaceful, water-based sounds are designed to take a child on a tranquil journey while effortlessly transforming unknown surroundings to a more familiar environment. Tucked inside Dozy Dolphin is a removable sound machine that plays fun sounds for play time and soothing sounds for sleep time. Dozy Dolphin On The Go is made from eco-friendly bamboo fabric. "It needs no plugs and comes with multiple soothing sounds with two timer options. All Cloud B products are made in consultation with our advisory board made up of pediatricians, sleep specialists and child experts," Emily Chae, marketing associate for Cloud B, told TDmonthly. This product received a a 2009 NAPPA Honors award. Launch date: May 2009. ( Watch Video) 5/19/2009 (Price: $23)

Animals of the World by LEARNING FUN WITH FELT

Kids can choose an adventure and set off to a land near or far, playing with polar bears and seals in the freezing floating ice lands, or discovering tigers in the dense jungle. Four backgrounds set the arena for 26 animals to play and jump around. Launch date: 2009. 5/19/2009 (Price: $16.95)

Rodeo Bull by SCHLEICH NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Part of the Farm Life series, this Rodeo Bull is ready to buck. He measures 14.3 x 6.9 x 6.8 cm.
— Schleich’s small animal figures are consistent best sellers at Melody’s Choices in Fayetteville, Ark., as reported by Owner Steve Melody in April 2009. ( Watch Video) 5/7/2009 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tolo First Friends - Lamb by SMALL WORLD TOYS

Tolo First Friends Lamb has a movable head and squeaky legs. ( Watch Video) 5/7/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Magical Adventures of Clara the Cleaning Lady: Clara Meets Mr. Twiddles by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

Mr. Twiddles the cranky cat is unexpectedly visited by a noisy stranger, Clara the housekeeper. But, there’s something amazing about Clara: her Very Special Powers (VSP) let her talk and listen to Mr. Twiddles. Should Mr. Twiddles try to be her friend, or get her out of his cozy, quiet home for good? "[Author] Murray-Gibson was born in Monrovia, Liberia, [and] has actively supported the cause of literacy and education for the people of her homeland. She also volunteers for a number of charities in and around her current hometown in Minnesota. Her book is also dedicated to the children of Liberia, and Murray-Gibson has planned to donate the proceeds from Clara and Mr. Twiddles to build schools and clinics around the rural areas of Liberia — an area that has been extremely impoverished by an 18-year war. With her support, children will be able to attend school free of charge," Sue Defabis, project manager at Five Star Publications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 15, 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $15.95)

The Year of the Tiger: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac by IMMEDIUM

Despite his parent’s warnings, a princely cub befriends a human, the girl Su. But can Teddy prove the jungle is big enough for both man and beast? The fifth book in the "Tales of the Chinese Zodiac" series features all 12 animals of the new year. It's "the only English children's book series on each of the animals of the lunar new year," Amy Ma of Immedium told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 4/27/2009 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fold & Go Stable by MELISSA & DOUG

This portable, folding wooden stable comes with four horses, four hay bales, a corral and a ladder. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/27/2009 (Price: $49.99)

So Small Pets - Ferris Wheel Carnival by ONLY HEARTS CLUB GROUP LLC

So Small Pets moms and dads can take their tiny, posable progeny to the amusement park for fun. There's a ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and a train set for tiny tots. All of the So Small Pets are posable and can stand on their own. Launch date: February 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/23/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peek-A-Boo Plush™ by FIESTA

Fiesta is all fun and games with its new Peek-A-Boo Plush, a plush toy and soft pillow in one. When one unzips the pillow, the animal peeks out. When turned inside out, the pillow becomes a stuffed animal. Each animal is about 18” tall. The pillow 14” by 11”. There are 12 animal styles in all. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/9/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Horse Frederik by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Frederik has a removable saddle, bridle and magnetic clover leaf. The horse is machine washable and can be air dried. Launch date: June 2009. ( Watch Video) 3/31/2009 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]