May 2010 New Specialty Toys — All

The Ficklets soccer ball is a patented interchangeable charm hugger for eyeglass frames.

Players work as a team to feed the hungry bus passengers entering the diner. This game is quick-paced, original and challenging. It comes with three sets of rules, for younger children (5 to 7), middle years (7 to 12) and adults. "Our games foster the spirit of co-operation. Players help each other ... they are never against each other," Family Pastimes President Jim Deacove told TDmonthly.

This flower is a patented interchangeable charm hugger for eyeglass frames.

The Ficklets Ladybug is a patented interchangeable charm hugger for eyeglass frames.

This NYC guidebook and activity book is filled with stickers, word searches and plenty of space to journal.
Awards: 2010 - The Toy Man Seal of Approval, The Toy Man Eco-Recognition Seal, The Toy Man E Choice Award.

This book was designed to open dialog between parents and children about money issues. Moo learns the importance of saving her money, want versus need, and the importance of being charitable. "Our humorous approach sets us apart; we try to add a lot of fun and self-motivational reasons to work — no matter how young or little you are," My Cow Moo Creator Kimberly Arezzi told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 The Toy Man Seal of Approval; 2009 The Toy Man Eco-Recognition Seal; 2009 The Toy Man E-Choice Award

This 18-piece Thanksgiving set includes eight Adorable Kinders Paper Dolls (four boys and four girls) and eight outfits (two Pilgrim Boy, two Pilgrim Girl, two Indian Boy and two Indian Girl), a glue stick and blunt-tip scissors. The dolls are made of durable, UV-coated card stock and come with a foot stand. They are perforated for easy removal and assembly.

Developed by an occupational therapist, Pathquest aims to strengthen eye-hand coordination and visual perception through four different quests, with a total of 12 adventures.

Writing Center is designed to help parents and teachers prepare children for the writing demands required in elementary school. The kit focuses on the development of fine motor skills, pencil grasp and control, mastery of pre-writing shapes and the capital letters of the alphabet. Each kit contains Shape Builders Learn To Draw, Capital Letter Stories, stencils, grips, three #2 Pencils, 12 colored pencils, and Pop Beads.

Handcrafted and American-made, the Yankee Ingenuity puzzle challenges an individual to remove the ring.

The Mood Butterfly Best Friends Necklace is split into two butterfly pendants. One says "best" and the other "friends." Each set of pendants hang from an 18" ball chain. These pendants are made with mood material, which change colors when worn or touched.

Designed for comfort and durability, this headband is decorated with long satin ribbons and velvet pansies. It is made in the USA.

Made of washable suede cloth, this set includes a full hood with tassel and a velcro closure. The hat is lined with wool blend felt and is accented with pheasant and ostrich feathers.
Awards: 2009 Creative Child Product of the Year.

This latex mask with a realistic fur mane fits most adult heads and comes with an illustrated tag.
— In a September 2014 survey, David Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., told TDmonthly this horse mask, and other masks from Accoutrements, are the store's best-selling novelty items. "It's become a big deal on the internet," he explained.
— Peg Scholtes, owner of Capitol Kids LTD in Madison, Wis., told TDmonthly in a December 2014 interview that the Horse Mask from Accoutrements is one of their best-selling Halloween toys.

This necklace features a key with green, purple, blue and pink rhinestones hanging alongside a matching heart-shaped rhinestone lock. Each key hangs on a silver snake chain.

This easy-to-use educational tool promotes accelerated learning, literacy and new language skills. The WhisperPhone Element is adjustable for fit and comfort, and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Christmas Crista is 2010's Holiday Groovy Girl doll.

This heart necklace reads “Best Friends” and is split into two pendants, each with their own 18” diamond cut ball chain. These pendants are made with mood material, which change colors when touched or worn to reveal your inner mood.  Each set of two necklaces comes on a mood header tag that define the meanings of each color that the pendant turns into.

With these 2-sided pendant necklaces you can stay in fashion and spread an important message.  One side reads “Key to Peace” and the other reads “Save the Planet.” Each pendant hangs on a 24” ball chain necklace.

An adorable kids' necklace, each cupcake necklace comes on an adjustable silver ball chain and has multi-colored rhinestones throughout it.

These woven sailor bracelets come in assorted colors. Each bracelet consists of two contrasting, light and dark colors.

Featuring a hip, virtual teenage pop star, "Anni Zola - My Story" is an enhanced CD incorporating four songs interwoven with three short stories (in audiobook format), bonus videos and images. Anni Zola sings, dances, talks about her dreams, and encourages her peers to live a meaningful life. "'Anni Zola - My Story' is a sophisticated enhanced CD without the sexual content," Generation Z Founder Zuriana Zonneveld told TDmonthly.

These popsicle-colored bracelets come in glittery and translucent shades, including Lime, Cherry, Grape and Blue Hawaiian. As with other bracelets by Shainsware, kids can change out the elements (letters, symbols, etc.) to personalize the band.
— In a September 2010 survey, nine percent of 44 retailers named Shainsware a best-selling jewelry brand. “I did really well with their Popsicles,” Martha Burrows of Timeless Toys in Chicago, Ill., told TDmonthly. “They just hit that market between make-your-own and a quick fix.”
— In an October 2011 survey, Katie Rook, manager of Be Beep Toys in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly that Shains bracelets are her best selling jewelry.

In a limited production run of 3,500 units, these authentic replicas of cars sold at auction feature opening hoods, detailed engines, real rubber tires, a metal body and chassis, detailed graphics and custom license plates. They are officially licensed by their respective automobile companies. "Each car has its own story of survival and accomplishments, bound to make any car enthusiast passionate," Marketing Coordinator Allie Rudd of Greenlight Collectibles told TDmonthly.