May 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

Four ladybugs and a caterpillar have a tea party in the forest. Made of easy-to-clean, phthalate-free covers and high density foam, these bugs are safe and comfortable for children to climb, rock, toddle or play on.

Specially designed with soft, shiny black fur, this 20" Black Bear makes one of nature’s most powerful creatures a little bit more huggable. He features a brown muzzle, faux suede nose and paw pads, and the company's signature “Born in Vermont” eyes. This bear is made in the USA.

This 1,000-piece puzzle comes with 3D glasses and features art by puzzle artist Howard Robinson. It comes in an 8" x 8" x 3" box and measures 20" x 27" when completed.

The Belisima Ballerina dress is made of stretch velvet, satin, organza and tulle — "darling fashion that matches your favorite Groovy Girls doll," Manhattan Toy Marketing and Sales Manager Julie Flann told TDmonthly.

This infant toy is based on the book by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault. The "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom"-themed soft stacker includes three alphabet stacking rings, plus a removable tree top to complete the coconut tree.

The goal in this Word Golf course is simple – complete each hole with as few strokes as possible. Strokes are calculated by the number of words it takes to finish a hole. Players can work against the course or compete against their friends. Word Golf is portable and is designed to be a fun way to expand vocabulary and spelling skills. "Word Golf combines the challenges and fun of a word game with the excitement of a round of golf!" All the King's Games Owner Kevin Greenberg told TDmonthly.

These adjustable 100-percent cotton toy straps allow parents to keep a child's favorite items on a seat or stroller. "Toy tossing has come to an end," Victoria Turner, president of Simply on Board, told TDmonthly.

This iron crib was designed to reflect a commitment to quality and attention to detail. It is made in the USA. "Experience, skill, and beautiful craftsmanship set Corsican Furniture apart," Corsican Furniture General Manager Jon Anderson told TDmonthly.

The Rubber Band Shooter Blaster Supreme shoots rubber bands when users loop one end of the band around the site and place the other into the expanded gripper area. It comes with 100 red rubber bands and can also be used as a pen.

Zoo Buds are zoo-themed, in-ear headphones. They come with three different ear tip adaptors for a custom, comfortable fit. Zoo Buds fit the iPod, iPhone and other 3.5mm plug-in devices, and are available in six styles.

Children can squeeze this pig's belly to launch soft foam balls. The harder the pig is squeezed, the farther it shoots. Six soft foam balls and a convenient carry net are included.

The Preschool Activity Pack for uses different textures to create activities.

The Preschool Activity Pack uses different textures to create activities.

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19." The activity center includes a quest umbrella buggy, nighttime travel cot with carrying case, daytime rocker and matching travel bag.

The doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19."

Thse doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. Toys are suitable for a doll sized 1" to 19".

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics with true-to-life details and functionality. The toys are suitable for a doll sized 15" to 19."

The Astro Highchair has a large, super-soft leatherette seat and a deep adjustable tray. It sits on a stable yet compact base, and collapses flat for easy storage.

These doll-sized toy buggies are styled in varying fabrics and feature true-to-life details and functionality. They are suitable for dolls sized 15" to 19".

The Metal-Urges Set includes 32 pewter letters and a recycled rubber bracelet designed to fit all sizes. Bracelets are available in 12 earth tones and four glittery Popsicle colors. The set is "customizable, empowering, eco-friendly, (and a) great gift!," Shainsware Owner Ewa Zielinski Martinoff told TDmonthly.

This case carries up to 14 clippies and works with all types of barrettes. It is designed to be used for carrying clips in a purse or diaper bag.

Each Ribbies Clippies gift set includes five clippies of varying patterns in related color families. All clips come with a no-slip grip to keep them in place. Ribbies Clippies offers more than 100 colorful patterns to choose from. "The foam grip in our clips REALLY works!" Owner Kim Marable told TDmonthly.

George Luck's classic wooden puzzle features various African animals.

The classic children's holiday story is told in a multi-layer wooden puzzle.