This 30" plastic tube will captivate children’s imaginations. Twirling the tube at different speeds produces up to five different resonant tones. It comes in assorted two-tone colors.
— Kevin Pohle, Head Wizard and Owner of The Wizard’s Chest in Denver, explained how kids liked them. “It makes different sounds — five of them — depending on how fast you spin it. They’re lots of fun.”
— “They’re good, inexpensive, noisy fun,” commented Diana Braddock, co-owner of Friendsville in Columbus, Ohio.
— It sells well at Pufferbelly Toys in Saint Helens, Ore.

A rake, a trowel and a shovel come in a beautiful gift box. This is great for spring, when kids want to help tend the garden.

Choose from four different colors (purple, orange, green and blue). This real harmonica comes with its own carrying case, too.
― They sell about 8 or 9 harmonicas per month at Toy City in Keene, N.H. “You have a birthday party, and it spikes," Manager Robert Hunter shared with TDmonthly.
— In a 2012 survey, Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., told TDmonthly that her best selling musical product was, "Kazoos from Toysmith; [we sold] about 10-12 last month. They are an inexpensive, quick gift add-on," she explained.

This kit allows children to design their own cars. It comes with basic design templates and kids can decide what to add on and what custom features they'd like to see their cars display. Imagination is a premium with this innovative play kit.
— "They're hands-on. You can draw the cars, and kids have a lot of fun with that," said Jenny Pyle, assistant manager of Discover Pond in Miles City, Mont.
— "The kids get to choose. I think that's the most important aspect of it," noted Char Mcaulay, manager of Toy Town in St Casper, Wyo.
— The Professional Car Designer Kit “has won four different awards,” according to Debra Ashley of sales and marketing at Toysmith. The various Professional kits “give children a first-hand insight into exciting professions. They truly learn from a pro, because we team up with recognized professionals and work with them to develop the aspect of the subject. On the back of the package, it shows what professional we spoke to for the design of that particular item.”

The Cretaceous Era came to an end 65 million years ago, and so did the dinosaurs. Nothing's left but fossils. Now kids can excavate parts of a T-rex, Triceratops or Stegosaurus skeleton from a mound of clay "earth,” and then assemble it. It’s like being a real paleontologist. Dig out the bones, assemble them, put them on display. Each kit includes a Kidz Quiz, instructions and excavator's tools.

The Royal Knight Deluxe Armour Set comes with a 22.5” sword with sheath, 10.5” shield, 13” x 14.5” breast plate, and helmet with visor. It’s made from durable plastic, and comes in gray or black.
— “It’s a boy item,” is why Amy Barrett, owner of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., thinks this costume set sells well in her store.
— “Boys like swords,” was also why Sherry Collins, owner of Abundant Joy for All Ages in Spring, Texas, believed the set attracted interest.
— Fifteen of 67 retailers cited knight-related dress-ups as among their hot sellers for boys.

The Xstream glider is the world’s first application of IWA (Internal Wing Aircraft) technology. Each purchase helps to fund on-going research and development of a real man-carrying IWA. This glider soars through air and water in a unique way:  when it’s launched, air (or water) is directed along the fuselage, over the coanda and is entrained into the duct. The internal wing, or the bottom of the duct, accelerates the flow, creating enhanced lift. A power launcher is included for extra distance.

It comes in a 3” x 2-1/4” can. You take it out, squeeze it and it makes noises. It may not be complicated, but it can keep the kids busy for hours.
— “We’ve got this stuff called Noise Putty. Little boys tend to like it because it makes strange noises,” was the response given by Crystal Mobbs, sales associate at Tinkerz Toy Shop in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho.
— Toysmith novelty items also sold surprisingly well for Linda Graham, owner of Scheffel’s Toys in Jacksonville, Ore.
— According to Toysmith’s Web site, “With an extensive selection of impulse items, retailers can count on Toysmith to provide them with the best in margin builders.”

The Ginormous Grow Lizard starts out 12" long. However, when thrown in a tub or pool of water, it grows to as much as three times its original size. When removed, it shrinks back to its previous dimensions. It's part of a line of "growing" animal novelty items made by Toysmith.
— "Impulse items from Toysmith [provide] just great old-fashioned silly fun,” Angel Stahl, owner of Angel’s Toy Barn in Greensburg, Pa., told TDmonthly.
— "Anything that grows in water," answered Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park, Inc. in Kingwood, Texas, when discussing Toysmith stocking stuffers.
— Seven of 48 retailers cited Toysmith products as among the most recommended stocking stuffers.

Available in four dinosaur designs, these kaleidoscopes use a marble and a prism to produce visual images. They're 8.5” long and are bound to mesmerize kids and adults with their eye-popping effects.
— "It's science: kaleidoscopes from Toysmith,” make good stocking stuffers, Owner Gerri Garniss of Toys That Teach in Bothell, Wash., told TDmonthly.
— "Toysmith has great gifts…great stocking stuffers," Carol Pilarski-Remis, owner of Marblehead Toy Shop in Marblehead, Mass., added.
— Toysmith items were cited 14 times by retailers with whom TDmonthly spoke this season.

Gerri Garniss, owner of Toys That Teach in Bothell, Wash., recommended the Folding Microscope as a stocking stuffer gift idea. “For me, it’s science, including microscopes from Toysmith,” she said. Only 3” long, the Folding Microscope lets growing scientists examine an image magnified 20 times. It comes with an adjustable focusing lens and two shatter-proof slide mounts. It’s an affordable and imaginative way to introduce young kids to the fascinating world of science.

Pump it up, press the button and watch it go! Foam rockets can soar over 100', while the trick foam glider performs loops in the air. The set includes a 14" pump, a launcher, two 9" foam rockets and one 10 1/2" foam glider. The launcher features a "safety launch" so rockets and gliders cannot be released if the launcher has flipped over. What makes Blast-Off so special? “Excellent performance, durability [and an] attractive package for gift-giving,” Debra Ashley of Toysmith told TDmonthly. Launch date: Summer 2006

Cosmic Thruster shoots foam balls by pumping the front handle. With a loud pop, the balls will be launched a far distance. The Cosmic Thruster is good for some stress relieving fun at home or around the office.

One person throws it as a disc, the other catches it as a ball. The OzWest Phlat Ball XT literally transforms itself while in flight. You simply squeeze it in order to time-delay the disc's transformation. The Phlat Ball is 8" in diameter, comes with an instruction booklet, and is a winner of the Parent's Choice Gold Award.

The Mini Space Wonder Gyroscope provides for children the twin benefits of fun and education. It not only intrigues the child with its play value, it cultivates the mind with its physical properties. It's why it comes with a booklet to explain the toy and its operation. It also comes with its own pedestal, so that the gyroscope can keep spinning away.

You'd think they're just like any other one-inch ball. You'll know they aren't the instant you bang them together. Keep one in your hand. Throw the other. Once they touch, "bang," you hear a blasting sound you won't soon forget. Naturally, they come two per package. They're non-flammable, non-toxic and can be "banged" more than 400 times. Ear plugs are not included.

Kids can grow their own crystals with this kit that includes crystal formula, base rock, a growing tray, a magnifying glass, a spatula and easy-to-follow instructions. Rose Pink, Jade Green, Topaz Yellow, Amethyst Purple and White Diamond kits are also available. “Quality materials deliver excellent results,” Debra Ashley of Toysmith told TDmonthly.

Each 3-½" plastic beaker oozes with mysterious color swirls of green, blue, purple, yellow and pink. The product features a “unique blend of distinctive colors and texture,” Debra Ashley of Toysmith told TDmonthly.
— Owner Fred Rosenberg of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas, said in spring 2007 that inexpensive impulse items from Toysmith are best sellers in his store’s “birthday” category.

This puzzle is a fantastic find for fossil fiends. The three-dimensional dino is made from premium-quality birch wood. It's easy to assemble without tools or glue using the unique interlocking pieces. This premium line puzzle measures 23" long by 48" wide when complete. The puzzle kit includes sandpaper, a Pteranodon fact file and puzzle instructions in case you get stuck.

This 7' jump rope has glittery handles with matching twisty rope. It comes in assorted colors.
— "In the summer, we sell jump ropes from Toysmith," was the comment about outdoor toys given by Angel Stahl, owner of Angel’s Toy Barn in Greensburg, Pa.
— Jump ropes were also among best-selling outdoor toys for Sallie Scott, owner of The Learning Tree in Missoula, Mont.
— Three of 18 retailers TDmonthly spoke with cited jump ropes as a favorite outdoor product.

Kids can wind up this 7.5" diver and watch him make his way underwater from one shore of the bathtub to the other.
— "The Diver by Toysmith" was a best-selling bath toy according to Peter (a.k.a. Mr. Toad), owner of Mr. Toad’s Toy Company in Naples, Fla.
— Regarding sales of the Diver in his store, Peter told TDmonthly, "Sometimes it's two or three a week, and then we might go a month and not sell any."
— The Diver can be used in conjunction with a whole arsenal of Toysmith bath toys, such as the Aqua Bomb, the Diving Sub and the Splash Water Squirter.

Toysmith's Turbo Jet is a 7” die-cast plane with a powerful pull-back-and-go motor. The doors open and close for added fun. There are four passenger jets to choose from in this line.
— “[We] sell about 100 of Toysmith’s [die-cast] planes each month,” Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly in May 2008.
— Five of 55 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in May 2008 cited Toysmith products as their best-selling die-cast.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Toysmith's die-cast planes were best sellers.

The 5” pull-back, die-cast VW Beetle is decorated with a variety of flowers, smiley faces, rainbows and peace signs. Assorted colors are available.
— In spring 2007, Toysmith was named among the best-selling die-cast by Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas.
— Die-cast items from Toysmith mentioned by retailers included trucks, planes and classic vehicles.
— The Volkswagen Beetle is often cited by specialty retailers as a customer favorite in various toy categories.

The Creepy Worm Ball allows kids to gross-out their friends. Children can squeeze the ball and watch the ugly worms and flies ooze their way around inside.
— "I actually do hardly anything in novelty toys, although the Creepy Worm Balls are probably my top pick. We get them from Toysmith," said Frances Finfrock, owner of Aunt Franny's Toys in Richland, Wash.
— Although Finfrock told TDmonthly that monthly sales of two units are routine, the product’s suitability as a stocking stuffer increases demand during the holiday season.
— Two of 41 retailers who spoke to TDmonthly in spring 2007 cited squishy novelties from Toysmith as popular.
— Toysmith products are so popular for the holiday season, in fact, that preparation is crucial. “I’ve already got sacks of them, holding them for people,” Sherry Grisham of Yesterday’s & Today’s Dolls in Corinth, Miss. told TDmonthly.

Toysmith has made it easier to engage in rocket-balloon fun. The newly added pump allows for automated balloon inflation so that ammunition is always ready. Kids simply inflate the balloons, let them go and watch them fly.
— "Rocket Balloons with pump. We shoot those off in the shop," said Linda Angel, owner of Kidoodles Toys in Norman, Okla. Toysmith was the manufacturer she mentioned.
— "About three a day," was a sales figure for rocket balloons given to TDmonthly by Trish Garlock, owner of Treasured Child in La Grange, Ky.
— Three of 38 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring of 2007 mentioned rocket balloons as best-selling novelty items in their stores.