February 2009 New Specialty Toys — Gifts

This 15-piece set includes a serving tray, teapot, four plates, four saucers and four cups.
— "They offer good dating and reasonable amounts," Owner Katie Frederick of The Wooden Rainbow in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, said of Schylling in fall 2008. Thirteen percent of 52 retailers named Schylling as a preferred supplier.
— The Schylling Children’s Tea Set was listed as a best seller by Candace Gooch, owner of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine, in spring 2009. “I love the fact that it looks like Fiesta Ware (for girls or boys),” she said. “It is a nice size, and easy to handle … even dads or grandfathers can pick up a tea cup with their big hands, but they need to learn to sip and not gulp.”

One of 10 new breeds of ultra soft, floppy pups with realistic features, more poseability, and fine detail.
— Kelly Ratoff, manager of Kennebunk Toy Co., in Kennebunk, Me., says the store sells approximately 36 to 40 Douglas stuffed dogs per month.

Quilti Dogs and Horses are a bouquet of fresh, new color to enhance a room, give as a gift, or carry in your backpack as a pal...Two sizes, Two styles.  Fanfare Horse comes in multiple prints and two sizes. Minty Mini Quilti Dog (Lil' Buds) comes in multiple prints and two sizes.

This kit comes complete with art pages and markers for designing and drawing a keepsake calendar featuring a child's favorite pet(s). Components of the 11" x 17" wall calendar can be submitted online or through the mail, and then it will be laser reproduced within two to three weeks.

CYCLE-OPOLY shows that a bicycle is more than just a pedal-and-chain-driven, human-powered vehicle with two wheels — it’s one of the greatest inventions of all time and it’s a whole lot of fun. Even on a rainy day, players can go exploring. "The board includes every style of bike imaginable along with some of the country’s greatest rides," Carla Miller of Late for the Sky told TDmonthly. "The six, 100-percent lead-free pewter custom tokens for CYCLE-OPOLY feature a sprocket, bike horn, water bottle, bike helmet, cycling shoe and, of course, a bicycle." Launch date: August 14, 2008.

This mega gift basket includes the following: a Kids Rule! ruler, Bumblebee Scissors, a Turtle Flashlight, an Easy Writer, a Dragonfly Whistle, Glow in the Dark Spiders, Waikiki Sunglasses, a wind-up caterpillar, wind-up bugs and a magnifying glass. Launch date: 2008.

This fun gift basket for boys includes the following: a velour, reversible dog-and-cat hat, baby keys, a blue picture block, a puppy crinkler and a mother-and-baby-lamb toy that plays "Imagine." This gift basket is only available to consumers via the Rich Frog website; individual items are available at wholesale prices. Launch date: 2008.

Mix and match your empty favorite beverage bottles to make this personalized lamp. Your glass recyclables will be glowing in no time. The lamp is packaged in a gift box.

A trash bin that is always happy to serve you. Includes a cleverly designed lid to hide away the rubbish. Size approx. 11"H x 8.5"W (at top)

Fresh and fruity mini lip gloss popsicles. So sweet in every way possible. Individually sealed and packed in 36 Piece canister. Each approx. 2"L x 1"W x .5"D

Have an out of this world good time with our wacky flyers. Flip & fly tossing with no hard edges makes catch and play fun for all! Available in 4 brightly assorted colors. Packaged individually in blister pack. Floppy flyer approx. 7" Diameter

This hip, 12"-square piece of artwork is one in a series that also includes drums, electric guitar, and microphone versions. The image is available in the following styles: contemporary mount (with beveled edge), creative canvas wrap, framed canvas, gallery framed and artblock framed.

This blanket features a modern pattern and ties to attach it to a stroller, carrier or car seat. There's a "unique, water-resistant side which backs up to a soft, fleece side for baby and toddler," Lizzie Sorensen, founder of 32FlavorsPR, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2008.

The cuddly Cozy Cookie is made of plush polar fleece and filled with gingerbread-scented rice. Pop it in the microwave for up to 30 seconds and it’ll come out warm and ready to soothe. Kids who need a hug late at night, adults with aches and pains, and even Grandma will benefit from the aromatherapy and cozy heat this fellow radiates. It comes with a storybook. "The gingerbread house box, together with the added value of the storybook together with the adorable Cozy Cookie makes for a potent retail combination," Sales Manager Isaac Wolman of Warm and Cozy Co. told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 5, 2008.

This ceramic boot planter comes with herb or flower seed packets and is available in red, yellow, blue and green.

Six different designs are available for these running animals. Some designs include a pig, a dog, and a ladybug.

Colorful water jugs with playful designs.

A simple, yet colorful clock with a cartoonish plane to decorate the background of the clock.

With a 2 minute sand timer built in, these toothbrush holders have robot themes and in assorted colors.

Add to a child's instrument collection variety with these colored, striped maracas.

These lunch bags are brightly colored and available in a plane, princess, or rocket theme.

The perfect size for little girls. It's nice and easy and they are sure to keep the pony tail in place!

Available in different styles, these jewelry set boxes include a necklace, bracelet, and hairclip. Available styles include felt flower, beaded heart, or square and round mirrors.

Tatiri offers a variety of felt jewelry in the form of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and clips. Soft and colorful.