January 2009 New Specialty Toys — All

In January 2009 Press Pass releases a new brand of NASCAR trading cards: Element. Exploring the science of NASCAR, this new brand takes collectors on an exciting and insightful journey that reveals the scientific side of one of the world’s most technical sports. Element also offers solid value delivering at least one memorabilia and one autograph card per hobby box.

After being named the “Best Football Box to Bust” in 2007 by Beckett Publications, Press Pass Legends makes its triumphant return in 2008. With 18-pack hobby boxes delivering at least 5 hard autographs and 1 game-used jersey card, collectors have a chance to obtain not only all-time greats from the past, but the legends of the future as well. On top of being able to find autographs of the top rookies for 2008, such as Darren McFadden, Matt Ryan, Jonathan Stewart, and Brian Brohm, the set will also include the likes of Brett Favre, Joe Montana, Gale Sayers, and Jack Lambert – all featured in photos from their collegiate careers.

With the conclusion of the NBA draft, and the anticipation of the on-court debuts of the new rookie class building among collectors, Press Pass 2008 Basketball will be the first place collectors have the chance to obtain autographs and game-used jersey cards of the top rookies from the 2008 draft, including the top 7 picks, and of 15 of the top 17 players selected. Player selection is unrivaled and includes Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, OJ Mayo, Jerryd Bayless, Eric Gordon, DJ Augustin, UCLA lottery picks Kevin Love & Russell Westbrook, Stanford teammates & twins Brook and Robin Lopez, NCAA Champion teammates Brandon Rush & Mario Chalmers, and the #1 pick in this year’s WNBA draft Candace Parker. Every hobby box will deliver five on-card autographs and one game used jersey card.

With 18-pack hobby boxes delivering at least 5 hard autographs and 1 jersey card, collectors have a chance to obtain not only all-time greats from the past, but the legends of the future as well.  On top of being able to find autographs of top rookies for 2008, such as Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, OJ Mayo and Candace Parker, the set will also include the likes of Jerry West, Larry Bird, James Worthy, and Clyde Drexler, all featured in photos from their collegiate careers.  Each pack will yield at least one sequentially numbered card, every box will deliver at least 4 legendary autographs, and 1 of 1 Press Plates will fall at least one per case.

The inaugural release of Press Pass Speedway features a photography-driven base set that provides an up-close look at NASCAR’s stars as they prepare to take the track. In addition to the 100-card comprehensive base set, collectors can look for exclusive autograph and memorabilia cards that are only available in Speedway. For the first time ever, Press Pass has paired top drivers and their winning crew chiefs together on an autograph card.

Kid Hip CD was written and arranged with the help of Qualified, Certified and Credentialed teaching professionals, most of whom teach at the Kindergarten and Preschool levels.  The words and music are designed to stimulate the child's learning through Repetition, Encouragement, Praise and Fun. Each song is personalized with the name of the child the CD is given to, and the name is used over 50 times throughout the CD. Awards: 2009 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award; 2009 Family Choice Award; 2009 Mom's Best Award; 2010 The Toy Man Seal of Approval Recognition Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Product Award

This Teachers version from Kid Hip offers a unique and original way to help teach.  The CD helps to get the class laughing, participating and best of all learning with a personalized CD custom made for the class.  The class will get a kick out of hearing their name and their teacher's name in the 9 educational songs.  There are two CDs to choose from.

The rich colors and patterns of the We-Blocks will evoke a child’s curiosity and desire to explore as well as fulfill their imagination. There are three sets in this series: the Tactile Cube, the Reflector Cube and the Construction Tower. The Tactile Cube set consists of 6 blocks, 2 pink with dot pattern, 2 green with grid pattern and 2 blue with concentric circles and have anti-slip pads to allow use as a walkway. The Reflector Cube set consists of 6 anti shatter mirrored blocks in yellow, pink and green. Mirrors include concave, convex, and funhouse. The Construction Tower set consists of 4 green blocks with a solid square design, 2 yellow blocks with an open square "window" design, 2 blue blocks with an open "rectangular" design and 2 pink triangular blocks. Blocks fit together like puzzle pieces.

Characteristic that sets this product apart:
The dot, grid and concentric circle patterns of the Tactile Cube are tactile stimuli with different intensity. The mirrors of the Reflector Cube are concave, convex and funhouse to give different ways to visually explore. The Construction Tower set adds windows and triangle pieces for another level of play.

Whenever a child wears a t-shirt or sweatshirt bearing The Wumbler Patch logo or Wumbler designs, both children and their parents are supporting The Wumbler Patch's initiative and goals in "making the world a better place for ALL children." The entire line of Wumbler Patch apparel comes in watermelon colors ONLY: red, green, and brown, with white arriving this Spring.

The theme of this DVD is about dinosaurs. Your children will be delighted with the dinosaur story and will want to see it over and over and again. Also, you will finds songs that will have your children moving, learning and burning calories. Counting to 100 is also a favorite of many teachers as well as children. This DVD will keep children occupied and delighted as Shawn Brown, the Pied Piper of Early Childhood, strikes it big with this first DVD project.

This CD is loaded with early childhood concepts. Math, Science, Spanish, Cultural diversity, Manners and so much more. This CD will rock your children's world.

Whether you have a large childcare facility or home center this CD will quickly get your children trained to the childcares new pied piper. Parents this one is even good for the ride in the car and the last song of the night. Shawn Brown's personal favorite is "Going Outside".

This CD's music covers States and Capitols, Science, Math, Exercise, Eating Healthy and more.

The Kidzsack is a high quality, multifunctional, and durable bag with a screenprint that kids can color in using the 8 provided color markers. The Sea Life Kidzsack design includes common sea creatures such as a dolphin, stingray, and octopus.

The Kidzsack is a high quality, multifunctional, and durable bag with a screenprint that kids can color in using the 8 provided color markers. The Castle Kidzsack has received the 2008 Preferred Choice Award in the Creative Activities category.

This unique set showcases appealing instruments from different countries around the world. Set includes Agogo Bells, 20" Chilean Rainstick, Pair Ankle Bells, Den Den, Pair Maracas, Guiro, and Rap Stik.. How-To Instructional Guide included.

From Indonesia, these small Djembes are perfect for smaller hands while still producing quality sound. Synthetic head.

Nylon strings, spruce top, mahogany back and sides. Chrome plated machine heads, pearl dot side position markers, Rosewood finger board, Nickel-silver frets, single black binding. Guitar length is 34".

37 piano keys beginning with F below Middle C and extends up 3 octaves to F. Bright resonant tone with feather-light piano key touch. Complete with carrying case and weighs only 2.9 lbs.

The Canto® Dark Brown One Piece Soprano Recorder from Rhythm Band is an entry-level instrument economically priced to accommodate tight budgets. This Baroque fingering soprano recorder has a dark brown body with an ivory-colored mouthpiece and a curved windway. A bag and fingering chart are included.

This licensed vehicle is outfitted with folding mirrors and a cab that tilts up to reveal the engine. The container  features a hinged rear and is removable,  so that other similar units can be put in its place.
— “Their deliveries are good, accurate,” Manager Rosie Morris of Whiz Kid Toys in San Luis Obispo, Calif., told TDmonthly of this preferred vendor. “They’re quick to fix problems, if we have any. And the quality is great.” Nearly 4 percent of 52 retailers named Bruder as a favorite supplier in late fall 2008.
— “They sell pretty evenly across the board. It's a strong category for us,” Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly of her die-cast vehicles, 75 percent of which she orders from Bruder, during a July 2009 survey.

This black-and-white Pinto is a horse at Pine Hollow Stables in "Horse Sense," a book in the Saddle Club series written by Bonnie Bryant.
— "Shipping has been really good" with Breyer, noted Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center in Paoli, Pa., in fall 2008. Two of 52 retailers told TDmonthly Breyer is one of their favorite vendors.

This 60-piece puzzle completes to 14.5” x 10.33”.
— “They have a great range from little kids up to adults,” Cheryl Richmond, owner of Punkin Doodles in Havre, Mont., told TDmonthly of the Ravensburger line. Nearly 6 percent of 52 retailers named the company as a preferred vendor in late 2008.

These colorfully outfitted fairies are available in eight designs: Daisy, Rose, Honeysuckle, Bluebell, Damsel-fly, Lily, Tulip and Sweet Pea. Each comes with a wooden stand and has iridescent wings and limbs that are poseable.
— “Despite their recent difficulties, they stand by their product and maintain their commitment to small business,” Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska, told TDmonthly in late 2008, when more than 7 percent of 52 retailers named Small World as one of their favorite companies.