Look at the Penguins swim and play in their pool. Basin can be filled with water and waterfall functions with hand pump. Includes three figures, four penguins, pelican, bucket of fish, and other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. Available April 2008.

Available at speciality stores nationwide.

Watch as the dolphins perform impressive tricks at the dolphin show. The set includes a dolphin basin that can be filled with water, seating area for spectators and a 360-degree turning crane that is compatible with the PLAYMOBIL Dolphin Transport (Item #4466). The set also includes two dolphins that float, four figures, a cash register, a bucket of fish, a seagull and many other accessories. "Playmobil toys "have an endless array of stories that a child can develop and play alone, with friends, mom and dad and even grandparents," Playmobil Inc. Advertising and Marketing Manager Michelle Winfrey told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2008.

The Recycling Truck comes around and keeps the community clean. Includes two figures and three garbage cans. The back of the Recycling Truck can be lifted to empty contents and the roof of the cabin can be removed. Recommended for ages four and up. Available April 2008.

Available at speciality stores nationwide.

Keep your vehicle clean by taking it to the Car Wash. Includes a figure and functional car wash with water pump. Compatible with all PLAYMOBIL cars.

Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 4 inches (L x D x Drive Through Height). Recommended for ages four and up. Available August 2008.

Make repairs to your vehicle at the Car Repair and Tuning Shop. Includes a fire red car with removable roof, attachable body kit and tires, functional car jack, laptop, assortment of tools, a figure, and many other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. Available August 2008.

Available at speciality stores nationwide.

This pirate ship comes with a cabin, a working anchor winch, a functional loading crane, a boat hook and space for treasure and cannons. It also includes four figures, a monkey, a parrot and other accessories. The boat floats or drives on rollers and can be upgraded with the PLAYMOBIL Underwater Motor (Item #7530). The ship measures 26" L x 9" D x 22" H. “The Pirate Ship also includes string which is used to make the anchor winch and crane functional,” Playmobil Inc. Advertising and Marketing Manager Michelle Winfrey told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008.
— Three of 45 retailers shared with TDmonthly in early 2008 that Playmobil products are the hottest sellers in their stores.
— The pirate line by Playmobil made the top-10 best-sellers list at LB Toys in Media, Pa. in spring 2008. “Much of the line is made in Europe, and it strongly encourages imagination,”said Owner Jamie Burdette.

Protect the fortress and signal to the others that the enemy is coming! The fort has a crane that rotates 360º and lifts cargo. Items can be hidden in a secret area behind the rocks. Also comes with three figures, beacon that lights up, working cannon, and many other accessories. Height: 14 inches. Requires two AAA batteries. Launch date: August 2008.

Kids can watch trapeze artists soar through the air at this circus show. The opening of the big top is adjustable, and the diameter of the Circus Ring is 22.5". The set also includes seven figures, ticket booths and a seating area that fits approximately 30 visitors. It requires two AA batteries. The set also features "a durable fabric tent," Playmobil Inc. Advertising and Marketing Manager Michelle Winfrey told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008.
— Gail Grabish, owner of a Pocketful of Toys in O'Fallon, Mo., liked the fact that the Playmobil Circus theme offers “a complete set, but then additional elements can be added.” She and two other retailers, out of 24 surveyed, named this product as a Toy Fair 2008 favorite.

Cheer on the Tightrope Artists as they perform their balancing act. The set is 14.2 inches in diameter and fits perfectly in the PLAYMOBIL Circus Ring (Item #4230). Also includes four figures, ladder, seesaw, and many other accessories. Figures can balance on the apparatus. Launch date: September 2008.

The On the Building Site line includes a crane, conveyor belt, container truck, excavator, wheel loader, dumper trailer and dumper truck. The vehicles range in size between 13” and 38”.

The battery operated wooden cash register is fully functional, allowing little vendors to play “grocery store” more realistically. During play, children will enhance their basic math skills. The calculator measures 7-3/10” x 7-3/10” x 4” and comes with a built-in paper receipt roll.

Players race to memorize and recount jumbled evidence. The game includes nine I SPY picture blocks, a Jumbler with a built-in 30-second timer, 24 I SPY Cards, a magnifying glass token and rules. The game is intended for two to four players. Launch date: Spring 2008.

No tea party would be complete without several layers of chocolate cake, with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Decorate the top with additional whipped cream and cherries, and dolls and teddy bears will be lined up for the next get together. Set comes with 6 pieces of cake.

Don't have seconds of the pretend ham because you'll want to save room for these yummy pretend Petit Fours. Mmm, several layers of sponge cake and butter cream topped by different flavored frostings and sprinkles. Available in sets of 4 or 9 Petit Fours in paper cake cases.

The Dream Town Rose Petal Cottage is a fabric-covered Play House, just over 4 feet tall. With Design touches drawn from adult-world cottages, the play house enhances a young girl’s “playing house” or “playing Mommy” pretend play. Original cottage includes fiberboard stove with oven that opens and knobs that turn. Available separately for use with the Rose Petal Cottage are several other pieces, including washer, sink, dinette set, and nursery. Some adult assembly required both on cottage and on stove.

This 4’ dressing room has graphics on the inside and back door entrance. The front entrance has curtains that open and close, plus a censor. When a child steps through the doorway onto the red carpet, the runway lights up and music begins to play. The crowd begins to applaud as the child continues down the runway. Shock-corded PVC poles make for easy setup and storage, and the polyester cover may be cleaned with a damp cloth. “Our play structures give children the opportunity to open up their imagination with the use of electronics and inside play,” a representative of Time to Play told TDmonthly.

Children can rescue their own animals, just like Diego. Each poseable plush animal comes with its very own rescue certificate and interactive rescue badge. When the animal calls for help and the child saves the animal, the rescue badge will activate "thank you" phrases from the animal. To extend the play, kids can log on to the Diego website to create a rescue log, play rescue mission games and learn fun facts.

This face is the result of walking the plank. He's back from the briney deep to exact his revenge on those who did him wrong. “All of our masks are made by hand by the artists who sculpt them,” Erich Lubatti of Lubatti Designs Unlimited told TDmonthly.

This creature is rising from the icy waters in time for Halloween. Equipped with a few strands of hair on his head and a few bullet holes at the base of his neck, this full-head latex mask is sure to scare.

This is the face of insanity incarnate. The latex mask features bulging eyes, oversized jaws and an equally scary red top hat. (40 to 80 words) Insanity incarnate! Truly a one-of-a-kind wearable latex Halloween mask.

The playset features a colorful, durable and wipe-clean surface that accommodates cars, trucks, planes, trains and construction equipment. There is even a special “parking lot” where kids lift the lid and can store small cars underneath. The set itself collapses flat for easy storing, stacking and transport. Sturdy, heavy-duty zippers and lid fasteners keep the set’s contents safe during travels.

The 13” soft, huggable doll giggles when her tummy is squeezed. The doll can help babies develop large motor skills, hone their sense of sight, hearing and touch, improve their hand-eye coordination and help them develop a sense of security. The baby doll is filled with non-allergenic polyester and is available in Caucasian and African American varieties.

The 11” doll has a soft vinyl face and painted eyes. It comes dressed in adorable baby outfits and is packaged in a gift box, with a bow and a gift card.

The musical stage features two modes of play, where babies can activate lively songs, lights and music by shaking the rattle microphone or play along with any of the four included instruments. The microphone can also trigger various fun sounds and a cheering crowd for encouragement. In interactive mode, babies can press the instrument buttons to create songs.

The combination kitchen and family room encourages learning through lights, music and fun phrases. The kitchen has a refrigerator door that opens and closes, lights that turn on and off, shape sorting, a ball drop-down and more. From the kitchen, an archway leads to a family room. Children can learn about the alphabet, counting, opposites, colors and more.