This x-shaped ball is getting younger children prepared for all sports. It is easy to catch, so it builds confidence. The ball’s softness helps eliminate the fear factor. The games kids play with the ball are educational and improve hand-eye-coordination. “Yackle Ball Jr. has the perfect shape to teach our children at a young age to have fun with sports and outdoor toys,” inventor Patricia Littwin told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 2007.
— Ray Goodhart, owner of Ages & Stages Toy Box in Arvada, Colo., told TDmonthly after Toy Fair 2008 that his store would be bringing in the Yackle Ball.

Yackle Bone takes all the fun of throwing a ball and puts in an extra surprise! Superior aerodynamics that make the bone do the work for you. Gives hours of exercise to your 4-legged friend without putting the stress on you. Added surprise of sweet tasting peanut butter to keep them coming back for more! Launch date: June 2008.