These 3.5” tall dolls are made of porcelain with delicate outfits. They come in green, pink and purple. Helen Noland, owner of Father Goose in Macon, Ga., stocks fairy dolls by Schylling Toys.

This tin kitty makes a great holiday decoration. Each Penny Toy has a delicate string attached.

Kids can get grilling with this mini barbecue set. The set comes complete with tongs and spatula for flipping those delicious wooden burgers. Please note: For pretend play only.

Made of tin, this classic tea set is great for little hands. Set includes 4 plates, 4 cups and saucers, a teapot and a serving tray.

Children who love watching nature can now keep it close to them with this lovely butterfly porcelain tea set in a basket. Thirty pieces come packed together, including cutlery, a tablecloth and cloth napkins. Teacups measure 1¼" tall.

This deluxe set of timeless erector pieces (today manufactured by French company Meccano S.N. and distributed in the United States by NIKKO) includes everything needed to build more than 50 different models. The set contains 643 parts including steel girders, plates, wheels, nuts and bolts. It comes with instructions for building a 4x4 truck with articulated arm, dragster, submarine, helicopter and more. A power tool is included for easier construction. Previously distributed by Nikko America (6.2.09).
— Cheryl Richmond, owner of Punkin Doodles in Havre, Mont., told TDmonthly that the smaller Erector sets are big in her store: “The preference is for sets with 4 or 5 models to build rather than 15 or 20. At least that’s the trend for us.” Two other retailers agreed in spring 2007 that Erector sets sell well in their stores.
— Specialty retailers reported to TDmonthly average sales of 15 Erector sets per month.
— Juan Alejo, product manager for Erector Sets, told TDmonthly about the Special Editions Set: "It's just pretty cool. It comes with its own carrying case, so that all the parts can be kept safely. It's made of plastic and metal, and is ideal for kids aged 8 to 15."

This retro-cool ride-on toy features a vibrant colored steel body, detailed chrome accents, horn, working steering column, plastic fenders and rubber tires. It’s 29.5” long. Some assembly required.

This handheld pinball game encases a small baseball field in clear plastic and a tin back. There are small indentations on each base and in the outfield that players try to launch the white marbles into.
— Pinball games with marbles sell well for Grayce McLaughlin, owner of Touch of Grayce in Geneseo, N.Y. This baseball one sells the best, she said.
— Tom Levin, owner of Tom’s Toys Inc. in Great Barrington, Mass., said the Space Pinball from the company sells the best of these games because it comes in at a low price point.
— Ron Malinowski, owner of online retailer ArsaToys, said this “simple and inexpensive game” is an “average seller” that appeals to baseball fans.

Cheery ladybugs and flowers are sprinkled across this tough little dinner set. It includes an 8.5” plate, 6.5” bowl, 2.5” cup and a fork and spoon that measure 5.5” each. All of the items are top-shelf dishwasher safe.
— This ladybug set is one of the best selling dinner products at Gepetto’s Toy Box in Oak Park, Ill., said owner Eric Masoncup.
— Decorated dinner sets for girls also do well at the Green Caboose in Stroudsburg, Pa., commented owner Diane Glasier.
— Schylling also offers a Ladybug Tea Set made of porcelain, for little hostesses who’ve mastered their manners.

Made of wood with nylon strings, this child-sized version of an adult guitar is practically the real thing. The guitar even comes with tuning instructions to turn young musicians into pros in no time. At 24” long, it can be stored easily without taking up too much space.

Kids can use one of many push-button settings on this plastic megaphone to alter their voices in different ways. It comes in a variety of colors and requires a 9-volt battery, not included.
— Kevin Pohle, Head Wizard and Owner of The Wizard’s Chest in Denver, finds these to be good sellers, as well as loud.
— Lindsay Demyan, sales associate at White Rabbit Toys in Ann Arbor, Mich., said kids love picking this toy up and marching around her store changing their voices with it.
— “Voice changers are some of the loudest things we have,” explained John Jame, assistant manager at the Los Angeles Toys “R” Us. “They are the greatest for kids of all ages.”

This 643-part set, with a carrying case, builds 25 models and includes a motor. Previously distributed by Nikko America (6.2.09).
--This set was named as a “top seller” by Brio’s senior product manager Kay Thomson.
--Erector sets are among the Top 10 product lines of 2004 at YoungBuilder.com.
--YoungBuilder’s co-owner Mark Carson noted a trend toward “nostalgic” sets, noting that “the Baby Boomer generation is searching for toys that encourage creativity and problem-solving skills” for their kids and grand-kids.

Motivated by its motto of "creating the future through reviving the past," Schylling launched its Equestrian line of collectible toys. The flagship model is The Horse Race Derby, a tin wind-up toy that has four thoroughbreds, individually numbered, running for the roses on a 12" diameter track.