TDmonthly Magazine!
January 2013 | Vol. XII - No. 1


Tools:


TDmonthly Seal of Approval - Construction / Play Sets


See the TDmonthly Seal of Approval winners for the Construction Toy / Play Set category below:

Go back to the main article




MSRP: $69.99
Age Range: 3 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
SKU or Item #: 3435
Category: Construction
Preschool
Infant & Toddler



Solid beechwood blocks still made in Germany. Perfect for little architects with the 6 building block clamps, 6 wheel clamps, 3 building block clutches, 11 building blocks. 26 pieces.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 33970      (added 3/21/2012)
.
TD


Minimum Order: (Log in to view)
Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view)
Ships From: (Log in to view)
Terms: (Log in to view)
MSRP: $29.99
Age Range: 3 to 8
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Made in: China
SKU or Item #: 2460
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Construction
Preschool
Creative Activities



Now youngsters can take pegging to a whole new level of excitement when playing with this versatile building set that combines popular Tall-Stacker Pegs with Mighty Monkey Pegs. Kids can stack colorful pegs and create different configurations for their monkeys to play. Use the included monkey figurines to swing from a vine, zoom down the slide or ride the elevator basket — with the Tall-Stacker Mighty Monkey Playset, the thrills are endless. "The Tall-Stacker Mighty Monkey Playset encourages free-form building and role-play, while fostering creativity and imagination," Mary Dolan, public relations coordinator for Patch Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34139      (added 4/27/2012)
.
TD


Wholesale Price: (Log in to view)
Ships From: (Log in to view)
MSRP: $89.95
Age Range: 3 to 8
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Made in: Europe
SKU or Item #: BJT023
Gender: Girls
Category: Wooden Toys
Rail Roads & Trains
Developmental Toys



Fairy Town Train Set: The land of railways and trains just got even more exciting. Enter a magical world of colorful cottages, bridges and trees, designed in a gorgeous princess themed purple and pink. This bright and cheerful wooden train set contains 75 pieces. An ideal first train set, it contains a chunky engine and three detailed royal carriages, which attach using a magnetic system – perfect for little hands to use. Can be used with any wooden railway system. "Compatible with existing wooden rail systems. The Fairy Town Train Set is among the few available train sets specifically designed for girls," Liza Grando, President of The Moss Tucker Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34235      (added 5/11/2012)
.
TD


MSRP: $29.99
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Construction
Creative Activities



100 piece GLOW IN THE DARK building block set. The building fun doesn't have to stop when the lights go off. Safe and non-toxic glow paint adds a new dimension to block building. Set includes 70 glow blocks and 30 natural color blocks. Building guide included.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34262      (added 5/18/2012)
.
TD


Age Range: 3 and up
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Construction
Preschool
General Toys



This 85-piece set contains 72 easy-to-handle building blocks in a variety of brightly colored, interlocking geometric shapes, 8 wheels to construct buildings and vehicles with and 5 figurines. A convenient handled carrying case stores all the blocks neatly away when not in use.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiostiy Zone in Ashburn, Va.,  told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was a best-selling construction toy at their store.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 34365      (added 5/25/2012)
.
TD


MSRP: $119.99
Age Range: 4 to 10
Specialty: No
Gender: Boys
Category: Play Sets
Action Figures
General Toys



Avast ye, matey; there's hidden treasure in this Playmobil Pirate Adventure Island. Find the 5 magic coins and use them to unlock a secret cave where the treasure lies hidden. Sound & light effects activate when the cave is opened. But beware of danger. The island also has hidden stairs and falling rocks. Set contains 210 pieces, including 3 figures, exotic creatures, rowboat, working cannon, and many other accessories. There's even a colorful poster for little buccaneers to put on their wall.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35360      (added 10/24/2012)
.
TD


MSRP: $79.00
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Educational
Construction
Eco-Friendly



The Classic set consists of 36 varieties of maple blocks. Painted with non-toxic water based acrylic paints and sealed with organic beewax.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35410      (added 11/2/2012)
.
TD


MSRP: $49.99
Age Range: 3 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2012)
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Construction
Preschool
Play Sets



SmartMax Set - BASIC 25 allows children ages three and up to experience the wonders of magnetism and the fascinating world of construction in a safe way. Towers, bridges, and houses are just a few building options that take advantage of the large pieces to engage even the youngest builder.
— Diane Gervais from Amato's Toy & Hobby in Middletown, Conn., told TDmonthly in a November 2014 survey that Smartmax sets are one of their store's best-selling educational toys. "Smartmax is pretty popular right now in preschool," she told us.

Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 35492      (added 11/14/2012)
.
TD




Justina HuddlestonWriter's Bio: Justina Huddleston graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emerson College with a BA in Writing, Literature, and Publishing in 2009. After graduating she was the on-site director of the Boston Children's Museum gift store for a year, selling educational, developmental, and creative activity toys that tied in with the museum's exhibits. Justina also interned at children's book publisher Candlewick Press before moving from Boston to Los Angeles, where she is now Editorial Director of TDmonthly Magazine. Read more articles by this author


THIS BANNER IS AN AD:






Back to TDmonthly's front page

Advertise on TDmonthly


Related Product Archives

Educational Insights Circuit Explorer Rover Beginning Circuits
By EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.
» More Information

LEGO City Advent Calendar 60268 Playset - 6 City Adventures
By LEGO
» More Information

LEGO Star Wars - Resistance Troop Transporter
By LEGO
» More Information


Related Articles
·LEGO Group Supplier List 2024
(10/1/2024)
·Lego News 1/20/2023
(1/11/2023)
·Lego News
(7/7/2022)
·TDmonthly Top Toy: Seal of Approval Winners
(1/1/2013)
·TDmonthly Magazine Awards
(9/1/2014)
·TDmonthly's Fall 2009 Top Toy Award Winners
(9/1/2009)


Also See
·How Did Ariana Grande Respond To The Backlash About Her Voice For The Role Of Glinda
(12/1/2024)
·What Are The Details Of The Controversy Surrounding Ariana Grande And Ethan Slater's Relationship
(12/1/2024)
·Parents Are Using Ariana And Ethan Controversies As Valuable Lessons For Young Girls Navigating
(12/1/2024)
·Fans Of Wicked And Ariana Grande Have A Variety Of Themed Merchandise To Choose From
(12/1/2024)
·Parenting Approaches Continually Evolve, Reflecting Societal Changes And Emerging Research
(12/1/2024)
·What Are Some Of The Most Debated Topics In The Board Game Community Today
(12/1/2024)
















Advertisement: