TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

Santa's Workshop Carrying Case by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Kids can have fun even when they're on the go with the Carrying Case Santa's Workshop. Set includes Santa, elf, gifts, toys, wheelbarrow, table, chair, and other accessories that all fit into a green, easy to take-along case. 10/24/2012 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fabric Doll House by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

The perfect toy for doll mommies and teddy daddies to create a first home for their little friends. This doll's house has lots of accessories and is easy to carry wherever you go. Includes a chair, sleeping bag, pillow and three hangers. When kids are done playing, they can just close it up and take it with them. Includes carrying handle. Made of cotton/polyester. Measures 41" x 13" x 28" when open. Dolls are not included. 10/24/2012 (Price: $109.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Carry Cot for Dolls by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

The canopy converts the carry cot for doll or teddy into a comfy little bed. When the doll or teddy want to be taken along to grandma or grandpas, the canopy is simply removed and the carrying straps attached. Bed includes pillow, blanket and canopy. Made of cotton/polyester. 10/24/2012 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chef Stovetop Set by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This set comes complete with a wooden cook top. Content: apron, frying pan, wooden stove top, pot with lid, and salt & pepper shakers. Dishwasher safe - microwave safe - suitable for food contact - PVC free. 10 pieces. 10/24/2012 (Price: $69.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll by TUTTLE PUBLISHING

Yuko-chan and the Daruma Doll, a gorgeous book by author/illustrator Sunny Seki, takes readers on a journey into ancient Japan and the story behind the famous Daruma Doll. Yuko-chan, an adventurous blind orphan, is able to do amazing things. She confronts a temple burglar in the dead of night, and crosses treacherous mountain passes to deliver food to hungry people. During her travels, Yuko-chan trips and tumbles down a snowy cliff. She discovers a strange thing as she waits for help: her tea gourd, regardless of how she drops it, always lands right-side-up. The tea has frozen in the bottom of the gourd. Inspired by this, she creates the famous Daruma doll toy, which rights itself when tipped—a true symbol of resilience. Thanks to Yuko-chan's invention, the villagers are able to earn a living and feed themselves by selling the dolls. Yuko-chan never gave up, no matter the obstacles she faced, and the Daruma doll is a charming reminder of the power of perseverance. 10/23/2012 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Japanese Nursery Rhymes by TUTTLE PUBLISHING

Everywhere in the world, there are poems and songs especially for children—rhymes that are sung from generation to generation and never forgotten. In Japan, nursery rhymes speak of nature, of everyday joys and of Japan's own special culture. In Japanese Nursery Rhymes fifteen well-loved verses are colorfully presented in a format that makes language learning easier. The included audio CD features kids singing in both Japanese and English. 10/23/2012 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Start Giant Floor Puzzles: Dinosaurs by INNOVATIVEKIDS

The land of dinosaurs comes back to life in an amazing detailed scene filled with all types of favorite dinosaurs. After completing the giant floor puzzle, kids will have a blast naming all the different dinosaurs. Launch date: March 2012. 10/23/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Soft Shapes Tub Stickables - Zoo Animals by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Soft Shapes® Tub Stickables are made entirely of child-safe foam. These huggable, squeezable, touchable favorites are designed to get kids learning while playing in the bath. Perfect for bath time, playtime, anytime fun and learning, These fun filled sticker sets contain 20 chunky foam bath stickers that float in water and stick to the tub, packaged in a reusable tote-along tube that suctions to the wall. Other sets include Mermaids, Trucks, and Pirates. 10/23/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

green start™ chunky wooden puzzles: big and little by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Each fun animal piece is the same shape, but four are large and four are small. Kids can match the big pieces with the little pieces or mix them up to make different pairs or patterns. Skills in this puzzle: Recognition of size relationships; Understanding of sorting, matching, pairing, and patterning; Slight visual support in wells. 10/23/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

GoodWood Deconstruction Blocks, Mulch M by AROUNDSQUARE

This set consists of 6 blocks Goodwood deconstruction blocks are a new system of innovative wooden blocks, designed to invite real creative play. The beautiful, precisely crafted blocks are intentionally packaged without instructions or other prescriptive guidelines, in order to cultivate open-ended exploration. Unlike most modern toys, this puts the child in complete control of the child-toy relationship, and encourages them to come up with their own ways to play. The different shapes allow for building outwards in every dimension, and the creation of structures which are both architecturally and geometrically interesting, as well as visually pleasing. They are suitable as a construction toy for children, and increasingly popular as a desk toy for design-minded adults as well. The ever-growing goodwood system currently includes seven original designs. Each set is designed to be fun and interesting on its own, and to provide new features when combined with the other sets as well. All sets come with pieces in six vibrant colors (water-based acrylic paint), made from forest-friendly rubber wood, and CPSIA tested. Care has been taken to ensure that the product reflects responsible social and environmental decision-making, and the developer's website provides a mechanism for purchasing discounted sets for donation into orphanages and kindergartens in the developing world. 10/22/2012 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

GoodWood Deconstruction Blocks, Mulch Heap by AROUNDSQUARE

Goodwood deconstruction blocks are a new system of innovative wooden blocks, designed to invite real creative play. The beautiful, precisely crafted blocks are intentionally packaged without instructions or other prescriptive guidelines, in order to cultivate open-ended exploration. Unlike most modern toys, this puts the child in complete control of the child-toy relationship, and encourages them to come up with their own ways to play. The different shapes allow for building outwards in every dimension, and the creation of structures which are both architecturally and geometrically interesting, as well as visually pleasing. They are suitable as a construction toy for children, and increasingly popular as a desk toy for design-minded adults as well. The ever-growing goodwood system currently includes seven original designs. Each set is designed to be fun and interesting on its own, and to provide new features when combined with the other sets as well. All sets come with pieces in six vibrant colors (water-based acrylic paint), made from forest-friendly rubber wood, and CPSIA tested. Care has been taken to ensure that the product reflects responsible social and environmental decision-making, and the developer's website provides a mechanism for purchasing discounted sets for donation into orphanages and kindergartens in the developing world. 10/22/2012 (Price: $36.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

VeggieBus by BIG IDEA PRODUCTIONS

Fun is the destination once kids hop on the VeggieTales bus. Sturdy enough for hours of play, it features bump-and-go action so that no matter what gets in the way, it keeps on rollin'. Honk the horn and hear the Veggies sing "The Wheels on the Bus." For ages 3 and up. Requires three AA batteries (not included). Measures 8" x 6.75". 10/22/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

VeggieTales Veggie Vertible by BIG IDEA PRODUCTIONS

VeggieTales' first remote control car just for little ones. Kids can have fun with Junior Asparagus & Laura Carrot in the front seats. Features easy controls for small fingers, working headlights, and controls that move car forward, backward, left and right. Remote control works within a 20 foot radius so the car never gets away. Uses 6 AA batteries (not included).
— As of 12/6/2012 this product had 2.5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Children who like Veggie Tales will like the toy. Cons: Reviewers reported the car was of a poor quality. 10/22/2012 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

VeggieTales Larry Copter by BIG IDEA PRODUCTIONS

Join LarryBoy and his sidekick Alfred as they whirl away to help save the day in Bumblyburg. Equipped with real helicopter sounds and the voice of LarryBoy saying "LarryCopter to the rescue," kids will love playing with their favorite Veggie hero. Features spinning propellers and actual shooting plunger. 10/22/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activity Dollar by MINILAND EDUCATIONAL CORP

Fun way to learn essential math skills about money. Each set includes 3 game series - total of 18 full color activity cards to reinforce visual recognition and discrimination, and actual size plastic bills and coins (14 bills and 24 coins).  Activity Dollar includes actual size and accurately designed play money, as well as 3 matching games to: - reinforce recognition of each coin and bill (dollar bingo), - market games to support the values of each bill and coin to arrive at the correct price and - comparison game to introduce the concept of greater and less than. Launch date: January 2012. 10/19/2012 (Price: $19.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Christmas Snowman Cup w/ wavy straw by FUN-TIME INTERNATIONAL

Kids can sip in style with our cutest Christmas Snowman cup. This 12oz guy is perfect for little hands and is sure to keep kids entertained while enjoying their favorite drinks. Our snowman is fantastic for holiday parties and will keep the kids happy for hours. Launch date: 2004. 10/19/2012 (Price: $1.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Creative Collage™ Birds by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

It’s time to take a flight of fancy. Peel, stick and reveal colorful pictures perfect to hang and display. Create cool collages of adorable birds balancing on telephone lines, dancing in the rain and more. Young children create their designs by matching colors and textures in three simple steps. Launch date: October 2012. 10/18/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Creative Collage™ Monsters by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

It’s time to make some funny Monster friends. Peel, stick and reveal colorful pictures perfect to hang and display. What kinds of Monsters live under the sea, in outer space or deep in the forest? Create these cool collages to find out. Young children create their designs by matching colors and textures in three simple steps. Launch date: October 2012. 10/18/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SET Junior by SET ENTERPRISES INC.

SET Junior is two games in one box. Its two-sided game board allows kids to start playing as young as age 3. Side one is just matching. Match each tile to its square on the board using colors, shapes and numbers. Players earn point chips for each SET they complete. When ready, flip the board over and race to find SETs on their own. On side two, there are no turns and no luck. This game is fun, competitive and educational. Launch date: July 2012. 10/17/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bounce Bounce Tigger by JUST PLAY LLC

Enjoy countless hours of fun with a toy based on Tigger from the Winnie the Pooh series. The colorful black-and-orange tiger rests on his bouncy tail and plays the "Bounce Bounce" song for listeners. Tigger waves and bounces as the music plays. The doll is made of sturdy polyester and features a control unit, allowing you to set the appropriate volume for the toy's song. 10/11/2012 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Charley's First Night by CANDLEWICK PRESS

On Charley’s first night, Henry carries his new puppy in his old baby blanket all the way to his house. He shows Charley every room, saying, "This is home, Charley." He says that a lot so that Charley will know that he is home. Henry’s parents are very clear about who will be walking and feeding Charley (Henry will, and he can’t wait). They are also very clear about where Charley will be sleeping: Charley will be sleeping in the kitchen. But when the crying starts in the middle of the night, Henry knows right away that it’s Charley! And it looks like his parents’ idea about where Charley is going to sleep may have to change. With warmth, humor, and endearing simplicity, Amy Hest tells a tale familiar to everyone who has loved a puppy, while Helen Oxenbury renders each tender gesture and charming detail in a beauty of a book that children will be eager to take home. Launch date: October 2012. 10/5/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zephyr Takes Flight by CANDLEWICK PRESS

Zephyr is a girl who loves airplanes. She draws pictures of them, makes them out of paper, builds them out of junk, and hopes one day to fly one of her own. But when Gramma, Daddy, and Mom are too busy to play airplane with her, Zephyr’s excess enthusiasm gets her sent to her room -- where she discovers a secret door that leads to the most wondrous place she’s ever seen! Lovers of flying machines and gadgets, along with adventurers of all kinds, will be buoyed by this lighthearted tale of a little girl who finds her wings. Launch date: October 2012. 10/5/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oliver by CANDLEWICK PRESS

Oliver is different. He enjoys his solitude. He likes playing with his friends, who are puppets, stuffed animals, and other toys. With his rich imagination, Oliver’s day is never dull. There are bridges to cross, sharks to fight, and treasures to find! But maybe toys don’t always give a boy everything he needs. Maybe he needs another kind of companion. Will Oliver discover a way to be, well, different? When his tennis ball rolls across the lawn into the yard of the girl next door, he just might be surprised. Launch date: October 2012. 10/5/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Free Play Magnatab by KID O PRODUCTS

Let the magnetic stylus be your pen and the bead board be your paper. Use your imagination to draw shapes, letters and pictures, popping individual beads to the surface. Erase with the tip of a finger.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J. told TDmonthly in a July 2014 survey that the Free Play Magnatab was their store's best-selling toy. 10/4/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WO! by NEW HOPE RECORDS INC

For over 40 years, Bobby Susser has entertained and educated millions of children through his songs. In his new, 25th collection, containing 12 songs, titled WO!, he continues his work, and quite remarkably, sounds better than ever. The songs are joyful, optimistic, and lots of fun. They encourage the young listeners to sing along, dance, and/or exercise; they develop a sense of rhythm and oral expression, and promote the significance of friendship, and togetherness through appreciation and understanding of songs, and their ability to enrich our lives. The first song , Any Time Of Day, is an exceptional song that's very inviting as soon as it's heard, as are, The Wo Wo Song, Smiling Face, Oooh Good Morning, and all the rest. The entire collection is filled with very catchy songs that will have everyone singing and dancing, learning and having lots of fun. Launch date: April 2012.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Children's Product; 2012 Dr. Toy 10 Best Audio/DVD 10/2/2012 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]