January 2010 New Specialty Toys — Interactive

This puzzle disc spins back and forth on a string, mixing colors and shapes. It's designed to help kids develop their creativity while they play. "It is the first product of its kind. It makes kids stay active and at the same time learn principles of physics, color and composition. Even adults can find this product as a relaxing and calming object to play with," Junior Mendez, President, JJ Mendez Studio, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 6, 2010.

Kids can discover the complex inner-workings of a pirate ship, from the roaring raids on a Spanish galleon to the salvage mission of a sunken vessel. From the outer decks to the crew’s quarters, this book reveals various parts of the pirate life. Intricate illustrations show the smallest details and may cause some laughs as readers notice funny scenes hidden inside the ship. It features naval battle scenes, a sunken ship panorama, and even pirates dropping cannon balls. Kids can peek behind decks, windows and hulls to unfold panoramic foldouts. The following page gives a breakdown of each scene with clear explanations, interesting facts and more illustrations. "Panoramic gatefolds and wonderfully engaging illustrations reveal the rich and colorful scenes of a pirate ship," Jessica Lemp, Marketing Assistant, Langenscheidt Publishing Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

Girls can peek behind foldouts and flaps to uncover a treasure of royal secrets from favorite fairy tale princesses, such as Cinderella, Thumbelina and Snow White. The life of a Princess is one of diamonds, ball gowns and handsome princes, but it’s also filled with little secrets. How did the Princess feel the pea? What lies in Sleeping Beauty’s spell book? Launch date: November 2009.

Kids can discover the complex inner-workings of a castle, from the lavish banquet hall of the lord and lady to the soldiers arming the battlements, and from the outer moat to the inner chamber. Intricate, full-color illustrations show the minute detail, and funny scenes are hidden in the art behind the castle wall. Readers can peek behind doors, windows and walls, and open panoramic foldouts, then find a breakdown of each scene on the next page. Launch date: 2010.

Jordan Weisman, co-creator of the acclaimed Cathy’s Book series, launches an interactive trilogy based on the 2012 end-of-world Mayan prophecies. Nathan Richards learns on his 13th birthday that his destiny is to be challenged by the Mayan god Kukulkan in a game that decides the fate of the human race. Read the Book - Play the Game - Save the World. "The combination of book and game board with 11 game pieces and dice engages the reader to interact with the story — as our hero plays the game, so can the reader. Play the game online in a single player mode against the computer or a two player mode against anyone anywhere in the world. The online game will also act as decoder ring where specific locations on the board will give players background fiction on the book's characters and teaser fiction about what happens in the next book," Geri DiTella, Marketing Coordinator, Running Press Book Publishers, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2010.
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This hot pink coin features a golden tiara on top of the word "Princess" that runs across the coin.

This green coin features various shades of green with the phrase "Green Revolution" printed on the coin.

This coin is decorated with dandelions traditional to the "Loves Me, Loves Me Not" reference, with the exact phrase printed on the coin.

This Flipoutz™ Bracelet features a solid orange color and comes with a random Flipoutz™ coin. Flipoutz™ are bracelets you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz™ coins. Trade your coins with friends and other Flipouterz. Set up your profile online and tell everyone about yourself and your coins while also tracking traded coins as they are traded from one person to the next.

This Flipoutz™ Bracelet glows in the dark and comes with a random Flipoutz™ coin. Flipoutz™ are bracelets you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz™ coins. Trade your coins with friends and other Flipouterz. Set up your profile online and tell everyone about yourself and your coins while also tracking traded coins as they are traded from one person to the next.

Flipoutz™ are bracelets you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz™ coins. Trade your coins with friends and other Flipouterz. Set up your profile online and tell everyone about yourself and your coins while also tracking traded coins as they are traded from one person to the next. The Flipoutz™ Super Starter Kit includes a bracelet of your choice, a random coin, and two random 2-coin packs (making a total of 5 coins to fill up the bracelet).

If kids can play business, they can learn business. Kids will have fun earning money in their neighborhoods and communities while starting their very first business with this unique mobile business stand. The business stand comes with wheels, dry/erase magnetic banner areas, built-in locking money tray, literature storage tray, solar-powered built-in calculator, hooks, keys, magnets, and dry erase marker set. Launch date: November 2011.
Awards: 2011 Dr.Toy Best Classic Toys; 2011 NAPPA Gold Award; 2011 Oppenheim Award

Meet Fred's girlfriend. Follow-Me Fiona is continuing the success of her best selling mate, Follow-Me Fred. Same great crawling toy, now with a feminine touch.

Gigapals is an award winning online interactive learning experience for kids ages 3-6. Each plush toy comes with an "adoption code" on certificate that can be used to register the Gigapal on the Gigapals website and enjoy an educational experience for kids ages 3 to 6.

Gigapals is an award winning online interactive learning experience for kids ages 3-6. Each plush toy comes with an "adoption code" on certificate that can be used to register the Gigapal on the Gigapals website and enjoy an educational experience for kids ages 3 to 6.

When triggered by a motion-activated sensor on its forehead, this jolly reindeer rolls around and laughs hysterically. Launch date: Fall 2009.