TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

Mega Bloks Yo Gabba Gabba Plex's Tour Buggy by MEGA BRANDS

This play set transforms into a rock concert with a stage. It comes with buildable dancing figurines of the characters Muno and Plex. Designed for first-time builders, this set aims to help children develop fine motor skills and distinguish colors and shapes. 7/27/2010 (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)

Mega Bloks Yo Gabba Gabba DJ Lance Boombox by MEGA BRANDS

This 23-piece set comes with built-in music and sounds. Included are dancing figures of the characters Brobee and Foofa. Designed for first-time builders, this set aims to help children develop fine motor skills and distinguish colors and shapes. 7/27/2010 (Price: $34.99)

Fisher-Price Sesame Street Silly Sounds Remote by FISHER-PRICE INC.

This remote plays over 35 silly sounds and fun phrases as children press buttons just like those on a real remote. Fast forward and rewind sound effects and a real working volume control are included. Elmo’s eyes also open & close.
— As of 7.26.2010, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 72 reviews on Amazon.com, and was listed No. 22 in the top 100 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Humorous, durable and keeps children busy. CONS: Some parents did not feel it was educational enough. 7/26/2010 (Price: $14.99)

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)

All In One Play Kitchen by GUIDECRAFT INC.

The All in One Play Kitchen is a canvas for little cooks to practice pretend-play skills. It is full of details that are designed to enhance play value and lead to hours of fun, including a refrigerator, a sink, a microwave, an oven, a dishwasher, a clock with moveable hands and a wall phone. "This product is manufactured to withstand years of enjoyment," Guidecraft designer Dave Ruddock told TDmonthly.
— In a May 2012 survey, Sherry Grisham, owner of Today's Dolls and Toys in Corinth, Miss., told TDmonthly that this is her best selling furniture item. 7/26/2010 (Price: $200.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kitchen Helper by GUIDECRAFT INC.

Lightweight and easy to move, fold and store, the Kitchen Helper safely and securely elevates children to countertop height. It easily adjusts to three platform heights and is available in two designs, Natural and Dollhouse. Natural features fun cutouts, wipe-off marker board and chalkboard. Dollhouse is a play item in addition to its functionality as a kitchen aid. The item ships fully assembled and safely supports up to 125 lbs. 7/26/2010 (Price: $160.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fuzzles Ida Pink Dot Monkey by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

This soft and floppy Fuzzles monkey is adorned with white dots against a pink background. It's 8" sitting and 11" standing. 7/22/2010 (Price: $11.55) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

How Do You Read to A Rabbit? by ANNICK PRESS

How Do You Read to A Rabbit? is a fun picture book that looks into one child's attempts at reading a book to thirteen different animals; from alligators, to bats, to kangaroos. Each animal poses a different challenge, but all ends well as we see the child finds someone to read to — his parents. 7/22/2010 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mortimer Board Book by ANNICK PRESS

With over half a million copies in print, Mortimer is one of Robert Munsch’s most popular and beloved books. The story of a little boy who refuses to go to sleep has always resonated with young children—and the adults who read to them. Now available as a board book, this modern classic retains the original story and its humor, but with revised text and in a child-friendly format appropriate for preschoolers. 7/22/2010 (Price: $6.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Storybook Treasures: A Pocket For Corduroy...and More Stories About Friendship by SCHOLASTIC

This line of DVDs is designed to teach early sign language skills to preschool-age children. Featuring beautiful video productions of some of the most recognizable children’s books of all time, this series offers a unique approach to learning sign language and helping kids of all hearing abilities to gain literacy and pre-reading skills. "A Pocket For Corduroy...and More Stories About Friendship" is adapted from the beloved book by Don Freeman. 7/21/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Storybook Treasures: Goodnight Moon …and More Great Bedtime Stories by SCHOLASTIC

This line of DVDs is designed to teach early sign language skills to preschool-age children. Featuring beautiful video productions of some of the most recognizable children’s books of all time, this series offers a unique approach to learning sign language and helping kids of all hearing abilities to gain literacy and pre-reading skills. "Goodnight Moon…and More Great Bedtime Stories" is adapted from the 1947 storybook by Margaret Wise Brown that has sold tens of millions of units worldwide. 7/21/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Under the Sea Giant Floor Puzzle by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Packaged in a reusable tote box, these 35 oversized pieces are easy for little fingers to assemble. When all the pieces are put together, a dazzling underwater scene is uncovered. 7/20/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Princess Wooden Puzzle by INNOVATIVEKIDS

These four mini-jigsaws are each divided into four colorful pieces. This set features young princesses accessorized with crowns and wands. 7/20/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ready, Set, Go Wooden Puzzle by INNOVATIVEKIDS

These four mini-jigsaws are each divided into four colorful pieces. This set features a train, plane, truck and boat. 7/20/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animals Everywhere by INNOVATIVEKIDS

The gentle concepts of this book aim to inspire children to love the natural world. Animals Everywhere is designed to teach children about animal habitats from snowy mountains to dusty deserts. 7/20/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Helpers by INNOVATIVEKIDS

The gentle concepts of this book aim to inspire children to love the natural world. Little Helpers shows kids that small actions taken each day can make a big difference in helping the Earth.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal. 7/20/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Book Tower by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Ten chunky books can be stacked or stored to turn even a few minutes into a learning lesson. Concepts include colors, shapes, rhymes, opposites and more. The book tower is available in Little Animal or Little Learning versions. 7/20/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

fagus Play Kitchen by FAGUS HOLZSPIELWAREN

This double-sided modern children's kitchen is made in Germany from high-quality beechwood. "Children can play on both sides of the kitchen," Detlef Schülingkamp, Sales Manager, Fagus Wooden Toys, told TDmonthly. 7/9/2010 (Price: $219.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ABC Melody Maker by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

ABC Melody Maker is an exciting electronic learning companion featuring five fun games and a ten note musical keyboard sure to entertain and educate youngsters. This colorful interactive unit features an activity selector that puts kids in charge of choosing their fun. Children won’t even realize they’re learning! Song book included. Requires three “AA” batteries (included). Ages 3+ years.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products 2010 7/7/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Doubles Fun Facts! Animals of the World by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

This series of Puzzle Doubles! combines a beautifully illustrated floor puzzle along with twelve fun animal facts into a high-quality educational experience. Children will first enjoy assembling the large, colorful puzzle. Flip the puzzle over to learn fun facts about the pictured animals. All Fun Facts! Puzzle Doubles! encourage parent-child interaction. Each 50-piece puzzle measures a giant 3’ x 2’! Ages 3+ years. 7/7/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PLAYSKOOL Busy Lil Jiggle Garden Playset by HASBRO INC.

This cheery garden-themed activity playset is designed to encourage developmental learning while planting the seeds of wonder, discovery and exploration. There are three cute little "bugs" for children to grasp, hide and drop. The "flowers" wiggle and sway, and the flowerpot comes equipped with numerous places for the bugs to hide. The garden-themed discovery playset includes three toy bugs, a watering can and a flowerpot. 7/5/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PLAYSKOOL Wheel Pals Busy Lil Garden Pal Bee by HASBRO INC.

Kids can squeeze and push this free-rolling play figure with a cute character face. The soft, brightly-colored bumblebee is designed for on-the-floor fun. 7/5/2010 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PLAYSKOOL Wheel Pals Busy Lil Garden Pal Caterpillar by HASBRO INC.

Kids can squeeze and push this free-rolling play figure with a cute character face. The soft, brightly-colored caterpillar is designed for on-the-floor fun. 7/5/2010 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Healthy Basics by HAPE

This non-toxic wooden child-sized Healthy Basics food set lets kids create their own mealtime treats. The food is undersized, making it perfect for small hands, and simply designed so that it is identifiable but durable. The set includes three eggs, a bottle of apple juice, a bottle of orange juice, an orange juicebox, a jar of blueberry jam, strawberry yogurt, a carton of milk, and a wheel of cheese. ( Watch Video) 6/29/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]