July 2008 New Toys — American-Made

Original TEDCO Gyroscope by TEDCO INC.

Produced since 1917, the gyroscope has been a classic educational toy for generations that continues to fascinate young and old alike with its mysterious force that seems to defy gravity. Gyroscope technology is used in numerous applications such as guidance and navigation systems in ships, planes and spacecraft. Instructions with several amazing enjoyable tricks available with each gyroscope. YouTube video link available to assist with selling. Manufactured in Indiana (USA Made). "Still a popular selling product after many years in the market. Our #1 selling toy out of over 450 products offered," Bob Sherman, sales associate at TEDCO Toys, told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Seal of Approval from Homeschool.com; Dr Toy's Classic Toy Award 5/27/2011 (Price: $7.19) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Standard Dominoes by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Maple Landmark Woodcraft has had animal and vehicle dominoes for years, and now they have developed a colorful set of standard dominoes. This 28-piece, double six set is made from locally harvested hardwood maple. Each domino measures about 1 1/4" wide X 2 1/2" long and about 3/8" thick. The colorful dots are done in a very durable non-toxic ink. Each number is in a different color. The set comes with a drawstring cloth bag and a playing instructions and suggestions. "The dominoes are made in the USA," Barbara Rainville, marketing manager at Maple Landmark Woodcraft, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2011 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rocker-Feller by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Rock away on Rocker-feller, a carefully designed and crafted rocking horse. All details are laser engraved. Overall measurements are 29"" long by 11 1/2"" wide by 19 1/2"" high. Seat is 12"" off the floor. Sized for early toddlers, up to age three. Made from responsibly harvested solid pine and with a non-toxic finish. Ships fully assembled. "Rocker-feller is constructed out of all wood," Barbara Rainville, marketing manager at Maple Landmark Woodcraft, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2011.
Awards: 2011 Baby and Child Best New Products Awards Winner, 2011 Blogger's Best January NY International Gift Fair 5/27/2011 (Price: $289.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nourish Toddler by NOURISH INC

Nourish Toddler celebrates a toddler's growing independence with an easy-to-use, impossible to spill and healthy drink of their own. It is 10 oz of purified spring water in a unique, patented bottle designed for little hands and complete with a spill-proof sippy top. Nourish is also BPA-free, Phthalate-free, made in the USA and 100% recyclable and reusable. Toddlers can now quench their thirst without drenching themselves and everything around them. ""Nourish Toddler is the only 100% spill-proof sippy cup on the market,"" Brittany Roderick from Nourish Inc told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 MAX Award for Most Innovative New Product in Georgia; 2011 Water Innovation Award: Runner Up for Best New Water Brand 5/27/2011 (Price: $3.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nourish Baby by NOURISH INC

Nourish Baby eases the stress of feeding time on the go. It is 8 oz of pre-measured purified spring water with a wide neck for easy formula mixing. Nourish is also BPA-free, Phthalate-free, made in the USA and 100% recyclable and reusable. ""Nourish Baby is like no other baby bottle because it already comes with water in it and is the first immediate consumption drink for babies on the market,"" Brittany Roderkick, from Nourish Inc, told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 MAX Award for Most Innovative New Product in Georgia; 2011 Water Innovation Award: Runner Up for Best New Water Brand 5/27/2011 (Price: $3.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Slick Sand by DUNECRAFT INC.

Slick Sand will not get wet. Slick sand is saturated with silicon vapors. Silicon is a very slippery substance and these vapors reverse the way Slick Sand interacts with water. When kids pour water on it, the water will stay on top and flow, instead of wetting the sand and sinking down as happens with ordinary play sand. Paired with the fun experiments, the science behind Slick Sand is explained.  Kids will be introduced or further versed to terms and concepts like hydrophobe, hydrophile, conservation of mass, the biological composition of sand, and surface tension. Non-toxic. Slick Sand Includes: 1lb each of Red, Yellow, Blue, Green & Purple Slick Sand; Instructions and Information on Slick Sand. 5/11/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hydroponic Fly Traps by DUNECRAFT INC.

With these kits, kids can grow Fly Traps without soil. This complete kit comes with everything kids need to get started. A Hydro-Pump is included, which keeps the water fresh and the nutrients available to the roots of the growing plants. Each Complete Kit Includes: Sprouting and Growing Dome, Hydroponic Rack,Hydro-Pump, 4 Net Pots, 4 Rock-Wool Cubes, Fly Trap Seed Pack: 8mg, 3 Color Decals, 1 Bag Part A Nutrient: 1.5oz, 1 Bag Part B Nutrient: 1.5oz, 1 Nutrient Scoop, and Instructions. 5/11/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BrickStix by BRICKSTIX LLC

BrickStix are reusable, removable and re-stickable cling decals. They are compatible with most smooth plastic bricks used in construction play. Kids can use these decals to customize their brick creations- a building becomes a cafe or gas station, a play figure becomes a doctor or cowboy- allowing for hours of creative play. Each pack of BrickStix includes two sheets of cling decals, a total of 84 per style. They are made in the USA. Styles include Metro Stix, Space Stix, and Transport Stix. 4/15/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

iColor3D Coloring Books by TRI-SMART LLC.

With a little help from some crayons or colored pencils, and the included red and blue (cyan) 3-D glasses, the children (and adults) will discover a whole new world right before their eyes. While any child can appreciate the cool 3-D effect, the art books are very beneficial for children diagnosed with Autism, ADD, ADHD and Down Syndrome. Once the child sees the depth of these images, it almost ensures they will complete the task. Wholesale is sold in packages of 15. Launch date: March 2010.
Awards: TDmonthly Top Toy Award, June 2011
— Why it won: 3-D is no longer passive! This set of coloring books allows kids to feel their pictures have really come to life. Once they wear the special, included set of glasses, their work seems to pop off the page. It's a great toy for traveling or Dr.'s offices, and will be sure to keep kids and their spectators engaged for some time. ( Watch Video) 3/29/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Catbird Baby Mei Tai Baby Carrier by CATBIRD BABY, INC.

The Mei Tai Baby Carrier is a modernized version of the traditional Chinese cloth baby carrier. It may be used to carry babies and toddlers in an upright position facing in or out, on the hip, or on the back. "Our Mei Tai is adjustable to enable users to adjust the width narrower for young babies or to face out," Beth Leistensnider, president of Catbird Baby, told TDmonthly. 3/22/2011 (Price: $89.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Carriage by BOX CREATIONS LLC

The inside play area of this Princess Carriage easily accommodates 2-3 children. Carriage comes complete with 2 authentic lanterns, swinging carriage doors and a sunroof. Carriage has detailed pre-printed line work and includes colored markers. 3/22/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Space Shuttle Rocket by BOX CREATIONS LLC

The sleek contemporary design of this galactic cruiser will accommodate 1-2 children inside. Child uses flip up booster door in back of shuttle for easy entry. Front windshield flips up for additional peak-a-boo play. This Space Shuttle can also be easily positioned on its tail for “Take-off” position play. 3/22/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Box Creations Medieval Castle by BOX CREATIONS LLC

This classic design is large enough to accommodate 2-3 children. Includes pre-printed line work and color markers for tons of coloring fun. Features a pointed tower and a door that folds down, just like a castle gate over a moat. 3/22/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Ship by BOX CREATIONS LLC

This high styled Pirate Ship will accommodate 2-3 small children and includes a flap door in back for easy access, a real spinning steering wheel and 2 Pirate swords. Safety tested designs with markers included- they're easy to assemble and built for serious play. 3/22/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sea Life Shrinky Dinks by BSW TOY INC.

Trace, bake, shrink and build your favorite sea life in 3D! Classic Shrinky Dinks® with a new 3D twist! Make your favorite sea creatures: octopuses, dolphins, sharks and more. The new 3D Shrinky Dinks® Sea Life kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5” x 8”) and Sea Life tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions and you’ll be making your own 3D ocean in no time! "These are the only Shrinky Dinks on the market that show kids how to make real 3D figures," a rep from BSW Toys told TDmonthly. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zoo Safari Shrinky Dinks in 3D by BSW TOY INC.

Trace, bake, shrink and build your favorite zoo animals in 3-D. Make your favorite safari animals: Pandas, tigers, elephants and more. The new 3-D Shrinky Dinks Zoo Safari kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5” x 8”) and Zoo Safari tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions. "These are the only Shrinky Dinks on the market that show kids how to make real 3D figures," Andrew Tober, director of creative development for BSW Toy, told TDmonthly. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairy Princess Shrinky Dinks in 3D by BSW TOY INC.

Trace, bake, shrink and build your Fairy Princesses in 3-D. Make your own fairy princesses, wings, flowers, jewles and more. The new 3-D Shrinky Dinks Fairy Princess kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5” x 8”) and Fairy Princess tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions. "These are the only Shrinky Dinks on the market that show kids how to make real 3D figures," Andrew Tober, director of creative development for BSW Toy, told TDmonthly. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Military Aircraft Shrinky Dinks in 3D by BSW TOY INC.

Trace, bake, shrink and build your favorite Military Aircraft in 3-D. Classic Shrinky Dinks with a new 3-D twist! Make your favorite Fighter and bombers: the F-117 stealth, B-2 bomber, F-22 raptor and more. The new 3-D Shrinky Dinks® Military Aircraft kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5” x 8”) and Military Aircraft tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions. "These are the only Shrinky Dinks on the market that show kids how to make real 3D figures," Andrew Tober, director of creative development for BSW Toy, told TDmonthly. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Space Shrinky Dinks in 3D by BSW TOY INC.

Trace, bake, shrink and build your favorite Space Shuttles in 3-D! Classic Shrinky Dinks with a new 3-D twist. Make your own space program with the Astronauts, Space Shuttles, planets and more. The new 3-D Shrinky Dinks Space kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5” x 8”) and Space tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions. "These are the only Shrinky Dinks on the market that show kids how to make real 3-D figures," Andrew Tober, director of creative development for BSW Toy, told TDmonthly. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dinosaur Shrinky Dinks in 3D by BSW TOY INC.

Trace, bake, shrink and build dinosaurs in 3-D. Make standing figurines of dinosaurs: the T.rex, Triceratops, and Brachiosaurs. The new 3-D Shrinky Dinks Dinosaur kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets (5” x 8”) and Dinosaur tracing sheets. Kids just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions. This is "The first kids craft kit to make 3-D Shrinky Dinks," Andrew Tober, Director of Creative Development at BSW Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fur-Ever Home, the Animal Rescue Game by PETSAPALOOZA LLC

Fur-Ever Home, the Animal Rescue Game is a family friendly board game of chance and skill where players take in dogs and cats, care for them, and adopt them out to loving “Fur-Ever Homes”. The game ends when all players have worked together and there are no more pets in Straytown. The player with the most points from placing dogs and cats in Fur-Ever Homes wins. But, players have to make decisions about money to stay in the game. "It is the first board game on the market where players get to test their skill at running their very own animal rescue, and adopting out animals to Fur-Ever Homes," Carianne Burnley, CEO of Petsapalooza LLC, told TDmonthly. 2/9/2011 (Price: $29.99)

Tie-Not Filler by TIE-NOT INC.

The Tie-Not Filler attaches to your hose and works with our Tie-Not tool to fill and tie water balloons in seconds. Made in the USA. The Tie-Not Filler is the "Only filler on the market that attaches to the hose and does not need to be clamped to a table. [It] can work anywhere your hose goes!" Laura Sikorcin, President of Tie-Not Inc, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011. 2/9/2011 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flarble by ROCK CREEK MOLDING INC

Flarble is The Smallest Flying Toy in the World. Flarble is safe to fly indoors and are decidedly low-tech, but requires no batteries, and no on-line or computer connections whatsoever. Newly patented and 100% made in the USA. "The single thing that sets our toy apart is that there ARE no other toys like ours, and it's absolute universal appeal," Gordon Bopp, President of Rock Creek Molding Inc, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011. 2/9/2011 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sharks - 100 piece puzzle by EUROGRAPHICS INC.

This 19 x 13" 100 pieces Sharks jigsaw puzzle features over 20 shark species. Made of strong, easy-fit puzzle pieces, grained paper for a glare-free picture, recycled board, recycled paper, and vegetable based ink. "Beautiful illustrations make your child aware of the diversity in shark species. Your child will learn important characteristics of individual shark family members," Erich Fellinger, Eurographics sales manager, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2010. 1/12/2011 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Penguins - 100 piece puzzle by EUROGRAPHICS INC.

100 pieces Penguins jigsaw puzzle. This puzzle features over 15 species of the penguins. Features: 100 pieces, Dimension: 13 x 19 inches, Superior-quality piece by piece, easy-fit puzzle pieces, Strong puzzle pieces, Made from recycled board, Image printed on recycled paper, Ink is vegetable based. This 100 piece puzzle will challenge and educate. "Beautiful illustrations educate your child about species diversity and important characteristics of individual penguin family members," Eric Fellinger, sales manager at EuroGraphics, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2010. 1/12/2011 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]