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November 2009 New Specialty Toys — Animal FiguresFive Star Finger Puppets From: FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC. Other products from FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.
Age Range: 2 to 6 Launch Date: September 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Five Star Finger Puppets are manufactured in the United States and made by hand of soft, durable, hand-washable yarn. They are child safe with no removable parts and come in packages of five that include owl, snake, child, dog and cat characters. "This novelty item can be used for so many things, from potty training to story characters," pointed out Lisa Goldman of Five Star Publications. Launch date: September 9, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26217 (added 11/30/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 8 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Made from organic cotton and sustainable rubber wood, Momma and Baby Elephant are connected via Velcro at the mama's tail and can be separated. "As with every piece in this line, the classic-meets-modern design makes it suitable for nursery decor as well as play!" Michael Daner, president of I Love My Planet Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26080 (added 11/16/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: September 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Unicorns are mythical and legendary animals depicted as a beautiful horse with a single strong horn on the forehead and split hooves. Safari has recreated this elusive creature in all its wonderment, with roses in her mane. It is painted by hand and phthalate free. Educational information is in five languages, included for the delight of children and adults alike. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26055 (added 11/13/2009) . Tomy R/C Tarantula From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
This large, hairy spider comes with a remote control to direct its movement. For a realistic effect, each leg moves separately. It requires two AAA batteries. — Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas, said in fall 2009 that these R/C Tarantulas are popular at his store. — Two of 40 retailers mentioned International Playthings when answering a TDmonthly survey about best-selling R/C and hobby items. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26021 (added 11/9/2009) . This detailed miniature line features hand-painted, non-toxic polar bears that are soft to the touch. Each measures 0.75” to 1”, with 192 pieces included in the reusable bin. — Safari mini animals have been best sellers at The Parent-Teacher Store & Toys Too in Louisville, Ky., for about three months, Owner Kimberly Kopatz told TDmonthly in November 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26015 (added 11/9/2009) . The dinosaur Apatosaurus (formerly Brontosaurus) was one of the largest land animals that ever existed. This enormous plant-eater had a long neck, a long whip-like tail, a hollow backbone, peg-like teeth in the front of the jaws, and four massive, column-like legs. This hand painted replica is sculpted in close cooperation with the Natural History Museum of the Humboldt-University Berlin. — "Schleich animals sell all the time. We have a large display in the back," Candace Gooch, owner of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine, told TDmonthly in March 2010. She noted her store sells a few dozen Schleich animals per week. — In a Summer 2011 survey, two out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Schleich was their best-selling brand of action figure. — In an August 2013 survey Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that Schleich animals are one of the store's best-selling collectible lines. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25977 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: JR614 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This rocking horse is 29"L x 12"W x 26"H with 17" seat height. It features real horse sounds (clippity clop & neigh) and moving mouth when pinch the ears of the horse. JR614 is in brown and white 2-tone colors. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and up. Each Rocking Horse is individually packed in a box. Box size is 24"L x 7.25"W x 21.75"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25907 (added 10/30/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: JR612 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This rocking horse is 29"L x 12"W x 26"H with 17" seat height. It features real horse sounds (clippity clop & neigh) and moving mouth when pinch the ears of the horse. JR612 is in a tan color. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and up. Each Rocking Horse is individually packed in a box. Box size is 24"L x 7.25"W x 21.75"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25906 (added 10/30/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: JR607 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This rocking horse is 29"L x 12"W x 26"H with 17" seat height. It features real horse sounds (clippity clop & neigh) and moving mouth when pinch the ears of the horse. JR607 is in a dark brown color. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and up. Each Rocking Horse is individually packed in a box. Box size is 24"L x 7.25"W x 21.75"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25905 (added 10/30/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: JR602 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This rocking horse is 29"L x 12"W x 26"H with 17" seat height. It features real horse sounds (clippity clop & neigh) and moving mouth when pinch the ears of the horse. JR602 is in a beige color. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and up. Each Rocking Horse is individually packed in a box. Box size is 24"L x 7.25"W x 21.75"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25904 (added 10/30/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: JR400B Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This rocking pony is 29"L x 12"W x 25"H with 16" seat height. It features real horse sounds (clippity clop & neigh) and moving mouth when pinch the ears of the horse. JR400B is in a golden brown color. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and up. Each Rocking Horse is individually packed in a box. Box size is 23.5"L x 7.25"W x 21.125"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25903 (added 10/30/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: JR400A Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This rocking pony is 29"L x 12"W x 25"H with 16" seat height. It features real horse sounds (clippity clop & neigh) and moving mouth when pinch the ears of the horse. JR400A is in a dark brown color. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and up. Each Rocking Horse is individually packed in a box. Box size is 23.5"L x 7.25"W x 21.125"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25902 (added 10/30/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: JR311-2 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This Hair style rocking pony is 29"L x 12"W x 25"H with 16" seat height. It features real horse sounds (clippity clop & neigh), moving mouth & flashing light when pinch the ears of the horse. JR311/2 is in brown and beige colors. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not included). For ages 3 years and up. Each Rocking Pony is individually packed in a box. Box size is 23.5"L x 7.25"W x 21.125"H. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25901 (added 10/30/2009) . Calico Critters Ellwoods Elephant Twins From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
This pair of elephants is outfitted in baby clothing. Sweet Ellie loves to be around her family, and Evan has tons of energy and loves to play outside. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25820 (added 10/29/2009) . This see-through tube features a collection of small river animals, all of which are phthalate free and sized from 1.5” to 3” H. It includes a beaver, bald eagle, snapping turtle, salamander, frog, snake, river otter, alligator, mallard and cottonmouth snake. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25818 (added 10/29/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This zebra is part of Schleich’s extensive collection of wild animal figurines. Launch date: January 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25817 (added 10/29/2009) . Kids can make five shaggy canines with this kit that includes pipe cleaners, novelty yarn and materials for decoration, as well as instructions, style and grooming tips, and punch-out dog carriers. The book was written by Theresa Hutnick and Megan Smith. — When asked about the best-selling arts and crafts items in her store, Amy Barrett, owner of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., told TDmonthly, “Klutz books are definitely up there.” — “All of the Klutz kits do really well,” said Julie Vaughan, manager of Village Toy Shop in North Easton, Mass., when asked of their top selling craft kits in January 2010. — “Klutz books are still really, really popular,” said Steve Ellerhoff, manager of Finnegan's Toys and Gifts in Portland, Ore. Ellerhoff was one of five retailers, out of 48, who listed Klutz as their top-selling craft supplier at the beginning of 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25803 (added 10/28/2009) . Little ones can sit or bounce on this bright pink cow that comes in classy packaging. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25775 (added 10/27/2009) . These 2" rubber animals have hard plastic eyes that pop out when the character's head is squeezed. The eyes then go back to their normal position. This series includes Holly the Hippo, Mickey the Monkey, Bobby the Bear and Parker the Penguin. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25732 (added 10/23/2009) . Age Range: 1 and up SKU or Item #: 826029 Gender: Boys And Girls
These soft flexible mini edulocks include 6 soft animals that attach to the blocks, too. This toy can enhance shape and color recognition plus help develop fine-motor skills. There are 28 pieces in a set. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25653 (added 10/20/2009) . Leah May’s soft hair is ideal for hours of brushing and braiding, while her pink highlighted eyes and silver sparkly hooves are sure to delight any girl’s fancy. Leah May comes with her own hairbrush and a sweet pastel-patterned saddle blanket. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25609 (added 10/15/2009) . This tiny little animal figurine is a racehorse handmade of porcelain clay. Launch date: October 19, 2009. — “We sell about 400 [Clay-mates] in a month,” Marianne Kearns, owner of Second Star to the Right in Bridgehampton, N.Y., told TDmonthly in fall 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25589 (added 10/12/2009) . These colorful rubber bands function like traditional bands but feature fun animal shapes when not holding something together. — "We got 270 packages on Thursday and were sold out by Saturday morning. High school, middle school and elementary school kids are all buying them," Katie Rook, owner of Be Beep A Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in fall 2009. — Editors Note: This item is very similar to the Animal Rubber Bands by Eastern Accent Int'l, first reported by TDmonthly in 2005. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25538 (added 10/6/2009) . Age Range: 102 to 8 SKU or Item #: jj-002 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This whimsical giraffe has a poseable neck for playtime fun. It is made from naturally sustainable rubberwood and organic cotton fabric. "Our toys educate children, encourage them to use their imaginations, and provide knowledge to help make eco-conscious decisions," Michael Daner, president of I Love My Planet Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 7, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25514 (added 10/5/2009) . Age Range: 2 to 6 SKU or Item #: jj-001 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This twist on the classic jack in the box features the king of the jungle in an intricate, wood-burned design on the rubberwood box. It is made from naturally sustainable rubberwood and organic cotton fabric. "At I Love My Planet Toys, we pride ourselves on offering eco-friendly toys that retain quality without compromising affordability!" Michael Daner, president of I Love My Planet Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 7, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25513 (added 10/5/2009) .
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