TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

REAL 3D FLASH CARDS by SMART PLAY LLC

Images on these 3-D flashcards will take on a new dimension to view the world in a whole new way. Realistic 3-D images make these cards captivating and fun to play with. Learn animal or fruit/vegetable names in English, French and Spanish. Includes 20 durable & easy to clean cards. Perfect for on-the-go learning as the Reclosable ring keeps cards together. Comes in 3 fun styles – Zoo animals, Marine animals and Fruits/Vegetables. Launch date: March 2012. 2/3/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Assorted Vegetable Set by PLANTOYS

Helps teach kids about healthy eating habits. This redesigned set includes a cutting board, knife, and 5 sliceable veggies – tomato, mushroom, shallot, bell pepper, and cucumber. Tactile details offer more realistic play. 1/20/2012 (Price: $20.00)

Play House by PLANTOYS

This three-story house comes with furniture and two dolls for various imaginative play. The two-sided play mat serves as a wall and roof, or can be laid down to become a garden. Tools and screws not required. Made of PlanWood and solid rubber wood. 1/20/2012 (Price: $80.00)

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.

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

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 Video) 1/9/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LeapFrog Scribble and Write by LEAPFROG

Light the way to early writing with Scribble & Write Children trace the lights to get practice drawing simple shapes and pictures, then graduate to learning upper- and lowercase letters with step-by-step guidance. Fun learning games help reinforce letter knowledge.
— As of 12/13/2011 this product had 4.3 out of 5 stars from 212 reviews on Amazon.com. 12/16/2011 (Price: $21.99)

My Pillow Pets Pink Butterfly by CJ PRODUCTS

From the original My Pillow Pets, this Extra Cuddly, Friendly Butterfly is made of soft pink plush fabric. Open the Velcro closure and use as a pillow. Close the Velcro closure and to have a soft plush friend.
— As of 12/13/2011 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on Amazon.com 12/16/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack by FISHER-PRICE INC.

A rainbow of five rings fits over a cone with rocking base. Stacking toys help baby develop fine motor skills while encouraging cognitive abilities. Made of teethable material.
— As of 12/13/2011 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 164 reviews on Amazon.com. 12/16/2011 (Price: $9.99)

Feed the Woozle Cooperative Preschool Skills-Builder Game by PEACEABLE KINGDOM

Feed the Woozle is a cooperative game that focuses on developmental skills of children ages 3-6 in an active, fun game. The object of the game is for all players together to "feed" the Woozle 12 silly snacks. Players roll a die and then place the indicated number of snacks on a spoon. Then they spin a spinner that directs them to walk to the Woozle performing a gross motor movement like Bunny Hop or Walk Backwards. It's not so easy to keep those snacks from sliding off the spoon while hopping across the room. If everyone together can feed the Woozle 12 snacks, then everyone wins. "This game is cooperative - either the game wins or the players win. It encourages group participation and habits of cooperation. The game is leveled - meaning it focuses on specific preschool developmental skills in a fun way that is age-appropriate and grows with the child," Donna Jaffe, president of Peaceable Kingdom Press, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2012. 12/15/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Toys Sand Kit —Pink by GREEN TOYS INC.

Build a castle. Dig for buried treasures. No matter how ambitious the project, the world's most eco-groovy sand play set always leaves a light footprint. Like all Green Toys products, the Sand Play Set is made from advanced environmentally friendly materials, helping to reduce fossil fuel use and C02 emissions. 4 Pieces, including: Bucket, Shovel, Rake, Sand Castle Mold. For ages 18 months and up. Launch date: 2012. 12/13/2011 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Toys Sand Kit —Blue by GREEN TOYS INC.

Build a castle. Dig for buried treasures. No matter how ambitious the project, the world's most eco-groovy sand play set always leaves a light footprint. Like all Green Toys products, the Sand Play Set is made from advanced environmentally friendly materials, helping to reduce fossil fuel use and C02 emissions. 4 Pieces, including: Bucket, Shovel, Rake, Sand Castle Mold. For ages 18 months and up.Launch date: 2012. 12/13/2011 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Toys Tool Set – Pink by GREEN TOYS INC.

No job is too big for the world's most environmentally friendly tool kit. This 15 piece set includes a tool box, phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, hammer, saw, wrench, pliers, 2 two-hole connectors, 2 nails, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts. Launch date: 2012. 12/13/2011 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Toys Tool Set – Blue by GREEN TOYS INC.

No job is too big for the world's most environmentally friendly tool kit. This 15 piece set includes a tool box, phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, hammer, saw, wrench, pliers, 2 two-hole connectors, 2 nails, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts. Launch date: 2012. 12/13/2011 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Toys Build-A-Bouquet by GREEN TOYS INC.

With the Green Toys Build-a-Bouquet, budding florists can create countless floral arrangements while saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs, this brightly colored 44 piece set includes 4 bases, 16 stem and leaf pieces, and 24 flower pieces. The vibrant lilies, petunias, and daisies stack interchangeably in the assorted stems for limitless fun that blossoms in all seasons. It’s no secret that this garden is as safe as it is fun, with no BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings. Packaged using recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks. Launch date: 2012. 12/13/2011 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Toys Salad Set by GREEN TOYS INC.

Kids can practice healthy eating habits with the fresh and fun Green Toys Salad Set. Toss up lettuce and veggies and top with a dash of dressing or salt & pepper for the greenest salad around. In this 20-piece stackable set, each realistic part is made in the USA from food-safe, 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sized for Green Toys kitchen sets and interchangeable with other Green Toys play food products, the Salad Set includes a serving bowl, salad plate, 2 serving utensils, 3 lettuce leaves, 3 sets of cucumbers, 2 tomatoes, 2 red peppers, onions, mushrooms, and fold-your-own oil & vinegar and salt & pepper. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings. Meets FDA food contact standards. Dishwasher Safe. Launch date: 2012.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Green Toys, 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20 12/13/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Weplay Pedal Walker by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

The Weplay Pedal Walker works like a quadricycle. It has two balancing pedals and one pair of detachable handrails. It allows a child to move forward by exerting their own body weight and distributing it across the pedals of the walker. For the more experienced user, the handrails can be removed to encourage higher levels of balance and coordination exercise. Dimensions: 15" x 20" x 22",  Pedal - 11" x 4". Weight  Limit: 110 lbs. Launch date: January 2010. 12/12/2011 (Price: $160.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Weplay Up On Top by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

Steadily place the Weplay Up On Top on the head while standing or walking. According to different ability levels, the players can stack 2 or 3 on the head to create a balancing game. Dimensions: 6” x 6” x 5” (l x w x h). Contents: 1 each (Blue, Green, and Orange). Launch date: December 2011. 12/12/2011 (Price: $80.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Weplay Team Walker (set of 4 pairs) by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

This Weplay Team Walker set includes 4 colorful pairs of walkers. Each walker set can be used alone or firmly locked together with the other sets to create a teamwork activity that enhances coordination and improves individual motion development. The adjustable rubber straps allows the item to fit the feet with ease. This item is wonderful for schools and daycare centers. It can be used indoors and outdoors.  Dimensions: 16" x 5" x 1". Maximum Weight: 177 lbs. per pair. Launch date: 2009. 12/12/2011 (Price: $130.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Weplay Rocking Bowl (Clear) by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

The Weplay Rocking Bowl is a new addition to the Weplay family. This item allows kids to climb, hide, rock, and balance in a safe and inviting way. The wave designed edge provides children with areas to grab without the threat of being pinched. The patterned inside gives the product an anti-slip area and a visual focus. The bottom is designed with a smooth curve to allow the bowl to rock in all directions. The bowl is large enough for one to two children to play with it together. Maximum Weight: 88 lbs. "This bowl is large enough for two kids, and the scalloped edges and textured bottom make it safe!" Lynn Toves, marketing & sales rep for Wee Blossom, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2012. 12/12/2011 (Price: $210.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Busy Helicopter by EDC

Watch the helicopter as it zooms around the tracks in this delightful interactive book. Pull back the helicopter, place it on the tracks and let it go. Launch date: January 2012. 12/9/2011 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tug Boat by KID O PRODUCTS

Find your sea legs with this floating tug boat, with detachable life buoy. Perfect for any skipper’s bath time. Available in Green, Red or Blue. Launch date: January 2012. 12/9/2011 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Weplay Tricky Fish by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

The Weplay ® Tricky Fish is a hand-held balance coordination board designed in the shape of a fish. This ball maze board is two-sided to provide the user with different types of tracks for more fun and challenge. As the user works the ball around the track, the board helps them to develop muscle control, flexibility of the wrists, and improves reflexes. The Tricky Fish enhances eye-hand coordination and exercises the eye muscles while elevating the user's attention span. The Tricky Fish is suitable for everyone. Includes: 1 Board, 1 Ball  Dimensions: 10 X 9 X 2". Launch date: January 2012. 12/9/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Calin Sorbet by COROLLE DOLLS

Thanks to its cuddly soft, beanbag body, Calin Sorbet can be posed just like a real baby. Calin baby dolls can wear any fashion from the Mon Premier collection. Corolle also offers a wide selection of nursery accessories specially sized for Calin babies. 12 inches tall. Blue sleeping eyes.
― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, 5 out of 11 retailers said that Corolle's Calin line of dolls was their top seller. 12/8/2011 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Solar System by Teach My by TEACH MY TODDLER INC.

The Solar System by Teach My introduces children to the basics of The Solar System. Using a coordinated book, puzzle, poster and flashcards, Teach My showcases the sun and nine planets that rotate around the sun (incl. Pluto, The Dwarf Planet). In order to simplify The Solar System for little ones, we have highlighted one characteristic for each planet and each planet's place within the solar system. The Solar System is an Add-On by Teach My, an additional section for the award winning, all-in-one learning kits, Teach My Toddler & Teach My Preschooler. Conveniently packed in a re-sealable bag, The Solar System by Teach My can be used on its own or with Teach My Toddler & Teach My Preschooler. "The Solar System by Teach My includes coordinated learning tools such as a matching poster, flashcards, book and puzzle. The tools promote natural interaction and repetition, making learning quick, easy and fun," Christy Cook, founder of Teach My, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2011. 12/8/2011 (Price: $14.99)