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Soothe 'n Groove Mobile by TINY LOVE
Soothe 'n Groove Mobile by TINY LOVE

Tiny Love’s new Soothe ‘n Groove Mobile will calm and entertain a child from birth through the toddler years. As a crib mobile, the Soothe ‘n Groove Mobile offers several innovations that parents will appreciate. Three brightly colored, friendly faced animals hang from the rotating mobile and the music box has the widest range of music currently available in any crib mobile. Eighteen different soothing tunes play 40 minutes of non-repetitive music from two high-quality built-in speakers. In addition to traditional nursery classics by Mozart and Bach, melodies from additional music categories can be played, including classical, world music and jazz, among others. Additional features include music shuffle mode, nature and “white” sounds, a calming night light, baby activation button and varied volume control.  As a baby grows, parents can detach the mobile arm and the music box can remain attached to the crib. The music box also has a carry handle for baby to use outside of the crib, and can also sit on a table top, which is convenience while traveling. Includes "eighteen different soothing tunes play 40 minutes of non-repetitive music from two high-quality built-in speakers," Audrey DeSimone, Executive Director of Public Relations at Tiny Love, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2012. 6/25/2012 (Price: $55.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

AIR GUITAR by PRINCESS INTERNATIONAL INC.
AIR GUITAR by PRINCESS INTERNATIONAL INC.

Virtual Strumming with No Strings Attached. Play the Air Guitar by pressing on the chord buttons & strumming in the air.  Connect to an iPod & play along with favorite songs. Infrared sensor detects your hand motions. Plays all chords in major, minor, sharp, flat & 7th. Play along with 10 preset songs. Built in speaker. Earphone jack for private playing. Connects to an external amplifier. Connect to any music player to play along. Free play mode. Runs on 2 ‘AAA’ batteries (not included).  Size: 8 ¼” x 3 ½” x 1 ½” Weighs: 6 ozs. Launch date: January 2012. 6/25/2012 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playful Xylophone by P'KOLINO
Playful Xylophone by P'KOLINO

This playful melody maker develops an early interest in music while teaching shape & color recognition. As individual pieces, these colorful blocks allow children to arrange and rearrange to create their very own melodies. When the music is done, nest the blocks together for a quick and easy clean up or stack for a beautiful display. 4/13/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thunder Tubes by TROPHY MUSIC COMPANY
Thunder Tubes by TROPHY MUSIC COMPANY

It's a 7" long x 2-1/2" dia PVC tube with a resonant head at one end attached to a 17" long x 3/16" dia extension spring. Kids shake it, scrape it, wiggle it, use their palm to muffle it and they generate creaks, deep warbles, rumbles, weird heterodyne-ish gong effects, wa-wa's, rude noises, and, yes, realistic thunder. A perfect musical companion to a cuica and rain stick - and good, clean fun around the house.

 4/6/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

30 Key Classic Baby Grand by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY
30 Key Classic Baby Grand by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut's miniature version of a baby grand piano is designed to encourage a child to play and develop a love of music. Elegant in appearance with graceful spindle legs, yet extremely durable and sturdy, it makes a beautiful addition to any home. Lovely chime-like tones are produced by small hammers striking metal rods, the sound that makes Schoenhut toy pianos unique. The two-and one-half-octave span of full-width keys provides a good foundation for the transition to a larger model. Includes: Schoenhut's Learning System and bench.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval

 3/29/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sevi Instrument Set by MAGICFOREST LTD
Sevi Instrument Set by MAGICFOREST LTD

Music is a wonderful opportunity for little ones to expand their sensory and imaginative personality. Music helps them to understand rhythm and harmony, and also to express themselves and their moods. This set of percussion instruments from Sevi is an easy way to get kids started. It comes with 8 pieces, including a tambourine, castanets, a triangle, maracas and a noise maker. Produced by Sevi, Europe’s oldest wooden toy company, this product contains parts and components that are recommended for children ages 2 and up.
(Watch the Sevi Instrument Set Video Watch Video) 3/26/2012 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Musical Box Buzz Buzz by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.
Musical Box Buzz Buzz by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Wind up the plush ladybug and the "Over the Rainbow" melody plays. Every petal is delightfully different from the next. Set the Musical Box Buzz Buzz next to baby, turn a tune and ease away to watch. Featuring a sweetly turning ladybug on a brilliant flower blossom. Engages curiosity, visual skills, sensory awareness. No batteries required. 3/15/2012 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bontempi Showtime Stage/Table Microphone - Red by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Adjustable microphone stand with light effects, 10 demo songs, 2 sound effects and volume control. Requires 4 AA batteries, not included. Retail box packed.
— In a December 2012 survey about bestselling musical toys, three out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that microphones were their bestselling musical toys. 2/24/2012 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bontempi Trumpet by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Has 4 colored keys/noted. Packaged ina retail box. Size 16 5/16" L. 2/24/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bontempi Drum Set with Stool by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Metallic silver drum set with pedal. Realistic sound; comes in retail box. 2/24/2012 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glammerati LumeFX Megastar Microphone by IMPERIAL TOY LLC
Glammerati LumeFX Megastar Microphone by IMPERIAL TOY LLC

Little Pop Stars will have hours of rockin’ fun as they bling while they sing with the Glammerati LumeFX Megastar Microphone. The Glammerati LumeFX Megastar Microphone includes an amplifier and features 3 KIDZ BOP hit songs. Every pop star will surely shine as the light up handle sparkles for every magical performance, whether it’s with friends, mom and dad, or just practicing alone in front of the bedroom mirror. The built in crowd cheers will boost confidence and the record and play back feature sets the tone for the making of a superstar. Launch date: Summer 2012. 2/13/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glammerati Pop Star Electric Guitar by IMPERIAL TOY LLC
Glammerati Pop Star Electric Guitar by IMPERIAL TOY LLC

Kids will have hours of star strumming fun and feel like a real Pop Star with the Glammerati Electric Guitar. With its sleek modern look and feel and special glitter effects, this glammed out guitar will deliver a full pop star experience. The Glammerati Electric Guitar features 3 KIDZ BOP hits with additional built in keyboard, drums and bass sounds. Pop stars will fashionably take the stage with the groovy guitar strap, wireless headphone microphone and totally rock out with the life-like guitar strings that are extended down the entire guitar and play real music. Includes an “All Access VIP Credential,” lanyard, and two concert tickets. Launch date: Summer 2012. 2/13/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Train Whistle by TOYSMITH
Wooden Train Whistle by TOYSMITH

Now kids can re-create the sound of a steam locomotive's whistle with this wooden train whistle. It's four chambers give it a rich, realistic sounding whistle while its chunky design is ideal for little hands to grip. Makes a great accessory for a child's train set or dress-up engineer's costume.
— In a February 2012 survey about wooden toys, Meghan Porter, owner of Charleston Child in Charleston, S.C., told TDmonthly that they sell more than 20 units of this item each month. “There's nowhere else in town” that has them, she said. 2/8/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tranquil Turtle by CLOUD B
Tranquil Turtle by CLOUD B

Tranquil Turtle is the first Cloud B product that combines both sight and sound features in one soft, comforting character. Glowing in a relaxing aquamarine or amethyst color, the shell projects a magical underwater light effect with a gentle wave motion and plays soothing sounds to help children sleep. Launch date: February 2012.
Awards: 2012 NAPPA Honors, 2012 The National Parenting Center - Seal of Approval (Watch the Tranquil Turtle Video Watch Video) 2/1/2012 (Price: $47.95)

SchoenhutŪ Twinkle Tunes Classic Piano Book by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY
Schoenhut® Twinkle Tunes Classic Piano Book by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Twinkle Tunes features a 1-octave (8-note) keyboard that electronically produces lovely piano sounds, enhanced with a beautifully illustrated interchangeable songbook containing a collection of 12 familiar tunes. This instrument, designed for the child who has no previous piano study, is paired with Schoenhut’s patented Tri-Play Learning System. Easily portable for young children, this unique toy provides hours of musical fun. Battery included. Additional books sold separately.

 1/19/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SchoenhutŪ Guitar by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY
Schoenhut® Guitar by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Little rock star swill take center stage playing Schoenhut's “next generation” guitar. Schoenhut's innovative design incorporating a molded composite body with dual curves greatly enhances sound and durability. The birch soundboard which offers excellent tone and resonance, hardwood neck (for rigidity), and molded composite fretboard ensure proper height and spacing of the frets. Six steel strings permit a wide range of rich sounds. Available in several vibrant designs. Includes: Pick and Extra String. (Watch the Schoenhut® Guitar Video Watch Video) 1/19/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SchoenhutŪ Ukulele by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY
Schoenhut® Ukulele by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut's beautiful Pineapple Ukulele with four nylon strings provides clear, authentic Hawaiian tones. The innovative design incorporating a molded composite body with dual curves greatly enhances sound and durability. A birch soundboard which offers excellent tone and resonance, hardwood neck (for rigidity), and molded composite fretboard ensure proper height and spacing of the frets. Available in several vibrant designs. Includes: Pick & Extra String.

 1/19/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SchoenhutŪ Thumb Piano by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY
Schoenhut® Thumb Piano by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut's Thumb Pianos are sure to be a hit with the young set. These percussion instruments, also known as Marimbas, emit warm, resonant tones by striking the ends of the tines with your thumbs. Simple tunes are easily tapped out, with unlimited possibilities for creating complex melodies. The new design incorporates a durable molded composite back, resulting in enhanced sound and durability. Easily portable and fun to play, a Schoenhut Thumb Piano is the perfect choice for encouraging children to enjoy music. Available in several vibrant designs.

 1/19/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Band by HOHNER
Baby Band by HOHNER

This award-winning set includes a mini rainbow shaker, baby maraca, baby rattle and cage bell. Includes a vinyl carrying case.
Awards: 2007 Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year Award
— As of 01/09/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 24 reviews on Amazon.com.
— In a January 2012 survey, Dean Smith, co-owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that their best selling musical item was, "Baby Band from Hohner — we had them for just a few months, and sold 15/month. It's a popular item." 1/9/2012 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Meowsic Keyboard by BATTAT INC.
Meowsic Keyboard by BATTAT INC.

This keyboard encourages interactive play with lots of buttons to press and plenty of musical choices for singing, playing, and recording. The Meowsic Keyboard comes with a book of lyrics and a small book of favorite kid quotes posted on the B Quote Gallery. Has a record button with instant play back, five instrument sounds and five beat choices, as well as a 20-song playlist that includes seven cat-themed songs.
— As of 1/6/2012 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 60 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Lots of songs to choose from; Includes black keys as well as white keys. Cons: Some parents very strongly believed that the pre-recorded songs sounded terrible, and that the songs sung with "meow" instead of regular lyrics were intolerably annoying; a few reported that certain keys wouldn't work simultaneously.
— In a 2012 survey about musical products, two of 13 retailers told TDmonthly that the Meowsic Keyboard from Battat was their top seller in the category. 1/9/2012 (Price: $29.99)

Pound and Tap Bench by HAPE
Pound and Tap Bench by HAPE

Pounding sends the balls tinkling over the xylophone. Pull out the keyboard and the xylophone can be played solo. All Hape products comply with EN71 and ASTM quality standards - wood used comes from FSC managed forests.
Awards: May 2012 TDmonthly Top Toy Award. Why it won: This item was named a Top-10 Musical toy in February and a Top-10 Wooden toy in March by specialty retailers interviewed by TDmonthly. Its innovative design combines the elements of the popular shape sorting/tapping toy and the xylophone, giving it great play value.
— As of 1/6/2012 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 13 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; lots of ways to play. Cons: The keyboard is not properly tuned.
— In a 2012 survey about Musical Products, three out of 13 retailers said this item was their best seller. Kelly Boone, manager of The Elephant's Trunk in Greenville, S.C., told TDmonthly that they sold at least 36 during the holidays.
— In a February 2012 survey about wooden toys, two out of 14 retailers said that this was their bestseller in the category. Kristin Dolle, manager of Playthings Toy Shoppe in Louisville, Ky. told TDmonthly that they sell between 8 and 12 units of this item each month. (Watch the Pound and Tap Bench Video Watch Video) 1/9/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kohala Soprano Ukulele by HOHNER
Kohala Soprano Ukulele by HOHNER

This kid sized Ukulele from the Hohner Kids line, all wood ukulele with real tropical sound is 21" long and includes instruction book. The Kohala is a little bit of a step up in quality and materials but essentially the same look and size as the HOH029. 1/3/2012 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo Guitar by HASBRO INC.
Sesame Street Let's Rock Elmo Guitar by HASBRO INC.

Preschoolers can put on a rockin' performance with the Let's Rock Elmo Guitar. Packed with fun features, the Guitar includes three preschool tunes, three modes of play, light-up keys and a fun whammy bar. For even more rockin' fun, the Let's Rock Elmo Guitar also interacts with the Let's Rock Elmo character, which is sold separately, who magically knows when you have the Let's Rock Elmo Guitar and plays along with you to the Elmo's World song. The guitar comes with instructions. It includes 3 AA batteries. 11/17/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Laser Band by PlayAbility Toys LLC
Laser Band by PlayAbility Toys LLC

The Laser Band is a laser-activated instrument from PlayAbility Toys that lets children and adults experience the joy of creating and playing beautiful music. The Laser Band allows everyone a world of musical opportunities with small arm and hand movements that break the plain of a laser beam. Launch date: October 2011. 11/3/2011 (Price: $209.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RB611 Guitar by RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC
RB611 Guitar by RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC

3/4 size guitar. Nylon strings, spruce top, mahogany back and sides. Chrome plated machine heads, pearl dot side position markers, Rosewood finger board, Nickel-silver frets, single black binding. Guitar length is 36". 10/27/2011 (Price: $71.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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