TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Puzzles & Skill Product Category

Good Housekeeping - The Little Baker Jigsaw Puzzle by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

From the company's vintage magazine collection comes this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the November 1931 cover of Good Housekeeping Magazine. It features artwork by Jessie Wilcox Smith, well known for her paintings of classic childhood experiences, and is made in the USA from post-consumer recycled materials. Launch date: August 15, 2009. 7/19/2009 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Good Housekeeping - Feeding Time by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

From the company's vintage magazine collection comes this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the May 1925 cover of Good Housekeeping Magazine. It features artwork by Jessie Wilcox Smith, well known for her paintings of classic childhood experiences, and is made in the USA from post-consumer recycled materials. "We make puzzles you'll want to frame and hang as art. Relevant puzzles that have broad cross market appeal from general gift buyers and casual puzzlers to even the most discerning of jigsaw enthusiasts," Adam Silver, co-president of New York Puzzle Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 15, 2009. 7/19/2009 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Motif Cubes by NEWARTIFACTS

Made up of nine wooden cubes with red patterning, this "anti-puzzle" has no right answer or winning move. It encourages exploration through assembling the blocks in various ways — and the patterns are a match at all times, no matter how the cubes are placed. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 7/15/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SphereXYZ by LA1PRODUCTS

Designed to challenge the mind, this puzzle ball features two rotating hemispheres and two sets of colored tiles that move within canals on the sphere. Once the tiles are scrambled, the goal is to get them back into their original configuration, with one white tile at the north pole and the other at the south. There are several different strategies and approaches for one or more players. 7/8/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beleduc Pond Knob Puzzle by HAPE

With this puzzle, toddlers can match the shape of one of the four knob puzzle pieces or discover what is underneath. The Pond Knob Puzzle is designed to promote fine motor and concentration skills. "Delightful graphics encourage children to uncover and learn more about animals in their environment," Robin Lehnert, marketing manager for Hape Intl, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wildlife Tot Tower by eeBoo corp.

This tower features 10 sturdy blocks to nest, stack and tumble down. Kevin Hawkes provided the realistic animal depictions for eeBoo's latest set of award-winning nesting blocks. Launch date: June 25, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Spelling Puzzles by eeBoo corp.

This game comes with 10 three-piece spelling puzzles using three letter animals illustrations — pig, fox, hen, etc. The eco-friendly product uses 90-percent recycled grey board and non-toxic inks. Its old-fashioned look is designed to be appealing to every generation of toy buyers. In this pre-reading game, the puzzle also spells its name. Launch date: June 30, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lauri Caterpillar Crepe Rubber Puzzle for Wood Graduates by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

The Lauri Caterpillar Crepe Rubber Puzzles for Wood Puzzle Graduates are made in the United States and have soft, bright, durable and washable pieces that won't curl, crease or tear. The puzzle has two skill levels. Kids first follow the pattern, and then they can take it away to increase the challenge. It's designed for kids to feel special achievement when each piece fits snugly. "The best thing about the Lauri Caterpillar Crepe Rubber Puzzle is that it's latex-free, washable and completely safe! Parents also appreciate the educational value of the puzzles, which encourage concentration, patience and quiet play," Jessica Wineke, PR coordinator for Patch Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2009.
— Lauri puzzles are best sellers at Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., Owner Shana Hack told TDmonthly in June 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $10.00)

I Spy Colorful Kids Puzzle Assortment by BRIARPATCH INC.

I Spy Colorful Kids Puzzle Assortment offers an imaginative new twist on classic I Spy fun. The assortment features six different color-themed puzzles that link hands when completed. Players do the puzzle, then solve the riddles. It comes in a durable carry-along package and includes 100 pieces. The puzzles measure 16.75" x 18". Launch date: March 31, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Goodnight Moon Glow Jumbo Floor Puzzle by BRIARPATCH INC.

This 18" x 35" puzzle consists of 35 sturdy, wipe-off pieces. As an extra feature, the entire classic Goodnight Moon story is printed around the border. It is made in the USA. Launch date: March 31, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Parade 7' Floor Puzzle, Simms Taback by BRIARPATCH INC.

This 48-piece, 7" x 7' floor puzzle features the colorful animals of Simms Taback award-winning books. The puzzles can be done individually and then hooked together or placed in a very long line. This Oppenheim Gold Award winner is made in the USA. It's "just made for the specialty market," Product Manager Carol Comes of Briarpatch told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 31, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4 Shape Puzzles, Things That Go! by BRIARPATCH INC.

Four individual puzzles help children learn shapes by putting the puzzles together. The shapes are cleverly shown in the puzzle pictures. The sturdy puzzles come in a self-closing carrier box designed for years of puzzle fun. "The unique Briarpatch Carrier design makes it a one-of-a-kind item, perfect for holiday and birthday party gift-giving. The award-winning SAMi artwork is also made for the specialty store shopper," Carol Comes, product manager for Briarpatch, told TDmonthly. This product is an Oppenheim Gold Award winner. Launch date: March 31, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hookum by 5MISSISSIPPI

The goal of this patent-pending, fast-paced game is for players to swing their ring onto their hook. One to four competitors frantically try to out-duel one another while tuning out the screams to focus on the perfect release. "Hookum is the first collapsible, multi-player Bimini Ring game," Joe Parrish, chief creative officer of 5mississippi, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. Watch Hookum: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010 ( Watch Video) 6/29/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Painted Lady Tavern Puzzle by TUCKER-JONES HOUSE INC.

A member of the order Ferrous Lepidoptera. Easy to set free, but can you net the ring? A prize specimen for any collection. The object of this puzzle is to remove the ring. 6/15/2009 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blackbeard's Revenge Tavern Puzzle by TUCKER-JONES HOUSE INC.

Captain Teach gave no quarter when he plundered and pillaged. Likewise, this hook will leave you hanging. The object of this puzzle is to remove the shuttle. 6/15/2009 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sneaky Pete Tavern Puzzle by TUCKER-JONES HOUSE INC.

The name is American slang for fortified wine. This vintage puzzle is just as intoxicating. The object of this puzzle is to remove the ring. 6/15/2009 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Caillou ABC by CHOUETTE PUBLISHING INC.

Featuring the main character from the Caillou television series, this board book showcases the ABC Train, which has removable puzzle pieces designed to help kids learn the letters of the alphabet. The pieces can be connected outside of the book to create a lengthy train puzzle. ( Watch Video) 6/9/2009 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stackers Storage Play Set: Noah's Ark by TIER TOYS

This colorful stack and play puzzle combines together to form Noah's Ark. The Ark breaks up into 13 layers, 12 of the layers acting as different levels of storage for the different plastic animal figures residing within them. Each layer of the ark have special spaces to hold each individual animal figure in place. 21 pairs of animals as well as two human figurines are included. Animals include giraffes, pigs, birds, horses, rhinos, and dogs. This product received a 2009 Tillywig Brain Child Award and Sterling Fun Award, as well as a 2009 Seal of Approval from The National Parenting Center.

Past Videos:
Product Demonstration ( Watch Video) 6/2/2009 (Price: $49.99) [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][?]

Stackers Storage Play Set: Monster Truck by TIER TOYS

This stack and play puzzle set includes 5 levels of storage and 41 detailed vehicles and accessories. You can use the multi-purpose monster truck as a play environment, shape sorter, puzzle and storage case. Plus bonus download of the story of Tommy the Truck and interactive games. 6/2/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tri-a-Puzzle College Edition by LATE FOR THE SKY PRODUCTION

Tri-a-Puzzle College Edition consists of three puzzles in one. Players choose how they want to create their puzzle. Launch date: June 2009. 5/28/2009 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Butterfly Puzzle by WEE ORGANICS LLC

Butterfly Puzzles are Consumer Product Safety Commission 2009 tested and approved. All Wee Organics products are hand rubbed with natural oil that is FDA approved. Designed for early learning, the 7" x 5" puzzles measure are 1" thick, and each of the four to five pieces is 2" to 3" high. Wee Organics recommends that parents help their child initially and then let them progress on their own. "Wee Organics hand rubs each wood piece for a smooth, tactile experience. Each puzzle can also stand up on its own," Ed Bogosian, president of Wee Organics, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2004. 5/19/2009 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beleduc Wooden Car Puzzle by HAPE

Tiny tots will enjoy putting the layers of auto back into place with this wooden puzzle. Launch date: Early 2009. 5/12/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco Puzzles by TDC GAMES INC.

High Quality, earth-friendly, poster-sized 1000 piece puzzles. These 19" x26.5" puzzles and their packaging are mde of recycled, renewable and bio-degradable material. 5/12/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Unforgettaballs by TDC GAMES INC.

Wrigley Filed, Fenway Park and Yankee Stadium…old and new…are depicted on these collectible baseballs. 5/12/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]