February 2011 New Specialty Toys — All

Native to the tropical rainforests of southeastern Brazil, the Golden Lion Tamarin, in actuality, measures 30” in length of which 15” of the length consists of their tail. For 2011, Safari Ltd. has created a soft and authentic replication of this tiny golden monkey for our extra-large sized Incredible Creatures series. Measuring 9.75” long the figure is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Named for the Humboldt Current that runs through their ocean habitat off the coasts of Chile and Peru, Humboldt penguins were declared endangered in 1981. Safari Ltd. introduces an extra large Incredible Creatures sized reproduction of this very popular penguin for 2011. Measuring 3.5” tall, it is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Like its cousin the Stegosaurus, the Miragaia was an unusual plated dinosaur with a very long neck and a spectacular double row of spikes down its back. New for 2011, the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History have authenticated this addition to the Carnegie Dinosaurs Collectibles roster of scale model reproductions. The scale for this model is 1:30. This figure measures 9.25” L x 3.5” H and is intricately painted by hand with over 10 different steps. Both phthalate and lead free, it meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

For 2011, Safari Ltd. now offers our very popular Civil War series in convenient take-along acetate tubes. These figures of Union and Confederate soldiers are authentically sculpted and ready for imaginary battles or classroom dioramas. Each tube contains 6 hand painted soldiers and battlefield accessories. The soldiers are a scale of 1:48. The series consists of 2 tubes each of Union and Confederate soldiers and accessories.  Figures measure approx. 1.75” tall, are phthalate and lead free and meet or exceed all safety standards. Includes educational information describing each soldier. Appropriate for ages 3+.

For 2011, Safari Ltd. adds to our successful line of extra-large Incredible Creatures a life-sized replica of a horned lizard. This lizard with a crown of horns lives in the deserts of the American southwest and was considered sacred by the Navajo Indians. Our figure measures 5.25” L x 3.25” W and is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Medea’s loyalties were never apparent and her spells were often a source of mischief and sometimes misfortune. Her concoctions brewed from ancient recipes handed down verbally through the ages afforded her special powers. Bats and rats were her favorite companions. In 2011, Safari Ltd. offers this creepy witch as part of the Days of Old collection. From the top of her pointed hat to the end of her broom, this green faced witch measures 3.75” tall. Both phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

A central figure in a long forgotten order of wizards, Magnus mysteriously worked his ancient magic behind the scenes to ensure the success of the royal family to rule the kingdom with wisdom and strength. This magical member of Safari Ltd.’s 2011 Days of Old collection is wistfully portrayed in this finely sculpted and hand painted figure of this wizened wizard. He measures 4.5“tall with his fireball and magical staff held aloft. Both phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

A princess with a heart of gold, Penelope was called the Protectress of the Royal Forests who befriended birds and animals alike. She was also accomplished in the art of healing with herbs and is the second princess featured in Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011. Princess Penelope cradles a dove in her hands in this detailed and hand-painted figure. Princess Penelope stands 3.75” tall. This figure is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Safari Ltd. presents the youngest of the three Princesses in the Days of Old series for 2011, the vivacious and energetic Juliet. She was known for gracefully dancing through the gardens to imaginary music and also often riding bareback on her white stallion. Princess Juliet stands 3.75” tall and is portrayed in a graceful waltzing pose. Hand painted and phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Young, dashing and fond of adventures, Prince Patrick was both an expert horseman and admirer of beautiful women and powerful Kings. His thirst for thrills and adventure sometimes tested the patience of his family although his exploits often became legendary. This hand painted and finely detailed figure holding a rose captures the essence of a dashing Prince and is part of Safari Ltd.’s 2011 Days of Old collection. He stands 4” tall in his riding boots. Both phthalate and lead free, this figure meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

A radiant beauty and adept in music and the arts, she was courted by many young princes of kingdoms far and near. Gifted with the ability to play the lute and other instruments, she was also an accomplished singer. Part of Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011, Princess Emily’s grace and charm are captured in this finely sculpted and hand painted figure. Princess Emily stands 3.75” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes a hangtag with the character’s description in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

Known for her wisdom and compassion, the royal Queen Sofia administered the affairs of the court. She was also a renowned archer and was never beaten in a competition. A classic addition to Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old collection for 2011, Queen Sofia’s elegance is beautifully represented in this highly detailed and richly painted sculpture featuring her in a bell-shaped gown with gold and lace and her matching jeweled crown. The Queen stands 4” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes a story describing her character in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

King Alfred, who was a valiant warrior even as a young Prince, fought and defeated a rogue dragon that was terrorizing the kingdom. As King, he ruled his kingdom with a firm but fair hand that created a loyal following. An essential figure of Safari Ltd.’s Days of Old Collection for 2011, King Alfred is a detailed and intricately painted figure. He stands 4” tall and is phthalate and lead free. This figure meets or exceeds all safety standards and includes information about the character’s qualities in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+.

This Brain Quest write and erase format is geared to give the earliest learners a leg up on writing, reading, and using number. Featuring an attached pack of 40 large, write-on, wipe-off cards plus a dry-erase pen, each deck teaches a critical skill to help children learn to read before kindergarten. These are practical lessons that are also fun, entertaining, and informative. Phonics teaches early reading with fill-ins for long and short vowels and basic consonant sounds, letter scrambles, complete-the-words, and more.
— ''We just got [the Phonics write & erase sets] in, and we sold 18 last month,'' said Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va.
— ''Brainquest work books and cards go the fastest,'' seconded Susan Blanton, owner of Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va.
— In a November 2011 survey 2 out of 12 retailers said that Brainquest was their best selling educational item. “Brain Quest (Workman Publishing) has always done well for us," Chris Lowe, owner of Beanhead Toys in Sandy Springs, Ga., told TDmonthly. Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly that sell about 30 units of Brain Quest each month.

This game is currently licensed to Spinmaster.
Outwit your opponents by stomping their marbles before they stomp yours! Outmaneuver by leaving their Stomper trapped with no escape. For 2-6 Players.

In this creative and competitive game of Kewbz™, opposing players compete for ownership of 'tower units' by positioning the final cube on top. Each time a corner is made, a cube is stacked at the intersection. For 2 players.

This jigsaw puzzle features the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Featuring depictions of various stages of his life and the Neverland Ranch, this puzzle measures approximately 19"x27".

Duncan Toys introduces the Metal Drifter yo-yo, featuring a ball bearing axle for long sleep times, and an aircraft aluminum body. Included is a collectible counterweight, to attach to the string for Duncan's patented Freehand style of play where the yo-yo isn't attached to the players hand. "Metal Drifter takes competition yo-yo tricks to a new level," Brandon Jackson, National Sales & Marketing Coordinator for Duncan Toys, told TDmonthly.

This iridescent dolphin necklace is available in pink, blue, purple, and white pendants. Each pendant also has its own matching cord.

This dome pendant necklace features a peace sign and glitters throughout the necklace.

This rhinestone butterfly stretch ring features light blue and dark blue rhinestones.

Ben KaChoo's story Sink or Swim captures kids attention through the silly humor of sneezing, then offers suspense and intrigue as relationships build. Living in the zoo’s swamp is the last thing a bright-eyed young hippo like Ben KaChoo needs. You see, Ben has allergies. After accidentally sneeze-jetting into a crocodile named Arrow, the two start an unexpected friendship. But will their families be uncomfortable with this as each animal usually stays with their own species? Will the animals adapt? "Characters make the same sounds as children, which engages the kids immediately," Angela Larson, Chief Story Teller of Fierce Fun Toys, LLC, told TDmonthly.

These sheds offer Thomas & Friends™ HO scale locomotives a place of their own after a full day’s work on the Island of Sodor. Five bays and a manually operated turntable keep engines ready for new adventures.

Weighing less than three pounds and the size of a rolled towel, the Piggyback Rider bonds parent and child in active transport that is natural and instinctive.  Rather than a seat attached to a frame or wheels, the brothers Jonny and Wayne Lifshitz designed a backpack with a shoulder mounted foot bar for a child to stand on, four integrated grab handles for a child to hold, and a safety harness to secure the child. The foot bar rests just below adult waist level, allowing the child to stand perched on the adult’s back and be engaged in active transport, rather than sit (and fall asleep). The Piggyback Rider is built strong and sturdy, made with high quality climbing buckles, webbing and a tempered aluminum bar. The foot bar has textured grip tape to ensure  traction on the shoes; the child’s harness is clipped to the adult carrier at two points and the back has a neoprene panel for comfort. The entire carrier comes in a convertible multipurpose storage bag/mudflap.