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

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box Jungle by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box puzzles area great “starter” puzzles and will help little hands develop their fine motor skills. Step Ups! Puzzle sets contain four puzzles depicting fun characters that young ones will easily recognize. The puzzles progress from 2 pieces to 4 pieces to 6 pieces to 8 pieces, giving children the opportunity to grow with the set as they grow and develop. The 8 piece puzzle brings the characters from the other three puzzles together in one animated scene with lots to discuss and talk about. Step Ups! Are a great way to help toddlers begin building their tactile and problem solving skills. Each puzzle measures approximately 12.5” X 8.5”. Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles In Motion! Click It! Farm by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24"X18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles in Motion! Click It! Dino by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24"X18". Launch date: 2012.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles in Motion! Click It! Ocean by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24"X18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles in Motion - Click It! Rainforest by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It! puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24'X18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Doubles! Find It! Canada by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Enjoy two fun-filled playtime activities in one. Each Find It! product combines a puzzle and game into one highly educational, interactive learning experience. First assemble the puzzle, then play the game using the enclosed game pieces. For an additional learning experience, flip the game pieces over to play a word recognition game. Each 50-piece puzzle measures a gian 3'X2'. Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! 3D Space Floor Puzzle by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Kids will be amazed as they watch their puzzle come alive with the Puzzle Double! Discover It! 3D Space floor puzzle. Taking the concept of a traditional puzzle to a new level, each Discover It! puzzle includes five fun, 3-D lenticular stickers. When kids finish piecing together the beautiful 30-piece, talk about puzzles, they simply add the stickers to their matching place in the scene and watch the puzzle come to life and move and change. Additionally, after assembling the puzzle you can turn it over for a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! Space puzzle will provide children multi-dimensional ways to discover and learn. Launch date: 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 9/7/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! 3D Safari Floor Puzzle by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Kids will be amazed as they watch their puzzle come alive with the Puzzle Double! Discover It! 3D Safari floor puzzle. Taking the concept of a traditional puzzle to a new level, each Discover It! puzzle includes five fun, 3-D lenticular stickers. When kids finish piecing together the beautiful 30-piece, talk about puzzles, they simple add the stickers to their matching place in the scene and watch the puzzle come to life and move and change. Additionally, after assembling the puzzle you can turn it over for a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! puzzles will provide children with multi-dimensional ways to discover and learn. Puzzle measures 24"X18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Doubles - 3D Discover It! Floor Puzzles Ocean by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Kids wil be amazed as they come alive with the Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! Ocean puzzle. Taking the concept of a traditional puzzle to a new level, each Discover It! Puzzle includes five fun, 3-D lenticular stickers. When kids finish piecing together the beautiful 30-piece, talk about puzzles, they simply add the stickers to their matching place in the scene and watch the puzzle come to life and move and change. Additionally, after assembling the puzzle you can turn it over for a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! Ocean floor puzzle will provide children with multi-dimensional ways to discover and learn. Puzzle measures 24"X 18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snowflakes Scramble Squares® by b. dazzle, inc.

Snowflakes are combinations of frozen ice crystals that fall through the Earth's atmosphere. They form when microscopic super cooled cloud water droplets freeze that are only about the size of four ten thousandths (.00039) of an inch one hundredth of a millimeter (.01 millimeter) in diameter. Snowflakes come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Complex shapes develop as the flakes fall through different temperatures and humidity. These droplets are able to remain liquid at temperatures lower than -0º Fahrenheit (-18º Celsius) because in order to freeze, a few molecules in the droplet need to come together by chance to form an arrangement similar to that in an ice lattice molecule; the droplet then freezes around this "nucleus." Experiments show that this chance accumulation of droplets around an ice lattice molecule to form a snowflake occurs at temperatures lower than -31° Fahrenheit (-35° Celsius). Once a droplet has frozen, it grows in the supersaturated cloud environment where air is below the freezing point. These large crystals fall through the atmosphere due to their mass, and may collide with others, sticking together in clusters. These clusters of ice crystals are snowflakes, and are usually the type of ice particles that fall to the ground. 9/7/2012 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bend It by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

This puzzle game is different on all levels. For starters, a challenge consists of showing the solution (the color of all the balls on the playing board). But which balls are connected and how? Not only do players' brains have to be flexed to find the solution - they can bend all the puzzle pieces so they click into a new position. 8/23/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tower Bridge by RAVENSBURGER

Tower Bridge is a 216-pc 3D Puzzle that replicates the historic London landmark with exacting details.  Featuring the company’s Premium Puzzle Softclick Technology™ of precision-cut plastic flat and hinged pieces that snap together without glue, Tower Bridge is the newest addition to the 3D Puzzle assortment of impressive structures known worldwide.  The newest offering joins the line’s Big Ben, Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building and New England Lighthouse. 8/23/2012 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Booby Trap by FUNDEX GAMES

A steady hand is required to remove the shaped pieces in this game. Players must think critically, remove pieces carefully without causing the trap to move. Assists with fine motor control and visual spatial development. Contains 63 pieces, game board, 6 game cards, replacement band, and complete instructions. 8/3/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Orbo by PLASMART INC.

The snap and match puzzle. Push the colored balls and snap them into empty spots to fit each one with its matching, colored ring. Mix them up again for a brand new challenge.
Awards: 2012 The National Parenting Centre – Seal of Approval, 2011 Parent Tested Parent Approved – Best Product Media Seal of Approval 8/2/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lollipop Bouquet 550 Piece Puzzle by WHITE MOUNTAIN PUZZLES

Like a piece of Op Art, this arrangement by Lewis Johnson is sure to make kids smile. Artist: Lewis Johnson. Finished size 18" X 24". 7/24/2012 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Hand Puzzles - Farm by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Six large pieces make this puzzle ideal for those beginning puzzlers with Little Hands. Six colorful farm shapes with a colorful associated piece to match up and a farmer to help. 7/24/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Penguins on Ice by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Pack the ice so that every puzzle tile can fit on the game board and all the penguins are in the right spot. A super cool game of logic with 5 unique shape-shifting pentomino playing pieces. 60 challenges from easy to difficult. 7/24/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Britto Floor Puzzle - 24 Piece by P'KOLINO

Playful Puzzles featuring Artwork of Pop Artist Romeo Britto. This puzzle features a bold and vibrant birdhouse and bird in the sunshine. Color variances, playful patterns and bold, black lines are the ideal reference points for a fun and challenging puzzle. 24 x 36 inches; 24 big, color pieces. 7/24/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Schimmel Glow in the Dark Friends Around the World 100 Piece Puzzle by CEACO

This 100 piece glow in the dark puzzle was designed by Schim Schimmel. Features a snowy baby seal and his little penguin friend. Puzzle Size: 15" x 11".
— In July 2014 Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va. told TDmonthly, "We love Ceaco puzzles; they sell very quickly." 7/24/2012 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairytale My First Puzzle by CROCODILE CREEK

Three great, rugged puzzles of increasing difficulty. 6-piece, 9-piece, 12-piece. Perfect for little fingers. Comes in a wonderful, brightly-illustrated storage/carrying case. Puzzles are 8 X 10. Package is 6”W X 6”H X 6”D. Ages 2+. Crocodile Creek products conform to all of the appropriate safety standards.
— In a July 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand. 7/24/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

London 300 Piece Puzzle by BUFFALO GAMES INC.

This large format jigsaw puzzle features a photograph by Brian Lawrence of Big Ben in London, England. The puzzle contains 300 pieces and measures 21.25 by 15 inches. Large format puzzles feature over-sized pieces that are easier to handle than regular puzzles, making them easier for children. 7/24/2012 (Price: $10.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Where to Put It? by RAVENSBURGER

Instead of jigsaw pieces, this puzzle is made up of distinct, smooth-edged, and glare-free shapes that combine to form a picturesque moment in time and pull apart to show that moment in black and white underneath! But this puzzle also reveals in those who complete it the ability to strategize, manipulate space, and exercise manual dexterity. Ravensburger puzzle pieces are extra durable to withstand the demands of little hands and promote the development of fine motor skills, association, task completion and independent play.
— In a July 2013 survey, five out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand.
— In a July 2014 survey, four out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand. 7/24/2012 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chunky Dinosaur Puzzle by MELISSA & DOUG

Chunky Puzzles are 2-in-1. Put the fat chunky pieces in place on the board, matching by picture and shape. Or stand them up, move them about, and play pretend. 7/24/2012 (Price: $9.99)

Animals in Africa 1000 Piece Augmented Reality Puzzle by RAVENSBURGER

Ravensburger’s Augmented Reality technology makes puzzles come to life. Download the free AR Puzzle app from the App Store that utilizes the camera function of the iPhone or iPad versions 2 and 3 to animate the scene. Experience a totally new visual reality and reveal audio details, sound effects and factual information. Watch these fascinating animals roam through their natural habitat and listen to the sounds of Africa.
— As of 07/23/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Great picture quality; has a nice mix of easy and difficult sections; AR component can help encourage kids to play with a more traditional toy (you have to complete the puzzle before you can unlock the digital components). Cons: One reviewer said the interlocking pieces were looser than is usual for a Ravensburger puzzle; only works with iPhone or iPad. 7/23/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Trucky 3 by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Place the puzzle pieces inside the trucks so that they don't stick out. There is only one solution, yet 48 challenges. These little trucks combine a great puzzle with a fun toy. Trucky 3 is made from sustainably-harvested, eco-friendly wood from rubber trees, and plastic.
— As of 07/20/2012 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Portable; fun even for younger kids who don't understand the challenges; variety of challenges provide lasting fun for kids of different skill levels. Cons: Answer key is easy for kids to see. 7/20/2012 (Price: $26.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]