May 2010 New Specialty Toys — General Toys

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.

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.

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.

These wooden stamps are available in two sizes. The large sized stamp measures 2 3/4 x 2 3/4. The medium sized stamp measures 1 1/2 x 2 3/4. Each size comes with 6 assorted designs.

The Colorfelts play board, with its rich and vibrant colors, brings the world of Dora the Explorer to life.

These robotic creatures behave like real bugs. Kids can go online to register and track their Nano collections. Additional bugs, track, habitats, carrying cases and more are available separately.
— Five of 40 retailers told TDmonthly in June 2010 that the Hexbug is a top-selling product. In July 2010, 11 percent of 38 retailers named Hexbugs an overall top seller.
— In a June 2010 survey, two of 40 retailers told TDmonthly Hexbugs are a top-selling gift for boys ages 4 to 12.

The LEGO Mars ZipBin Large Basket is a traditionally shaped basket with handles for easy storage and mobility. The ZipBin Basket becomes an activity center for play when unzipped, and captures toys within when play is done. LEGO blocks are not included. Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award - March 2010. Launch date: 2010.

The LEGO CITY ZipBin Large Basket is traditionally shaped with handles for easy storage and mobility. ZipBin Baskets become an activity center for play when unzipped and capture toys within when play is done. LEGO blocks are not included. Launch date: 2010.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award - March 2010.

"The Final Funktier" presents Recess Monkey on an intergalactic voyage in outer space: 15 songs of high-energy funk and new-wave grooves, taking listeners on a stratospheric dance party that occasionally touches down on solid ground with moon boots, jet packs, sunglasses, satellites and booster seats in hand. Jack Forman of Recess Monkey told TDmonthly, “We think of our classrooms as focus groups for what's on kids' minds. ... Laughter permeates our experiences with kids, in the classroom and out!” Launch date: June 15, 2010.

LEGO RACER ZipBin Tool Box & Playmat unzips from a tool box into a workshop playmat. A ramp is included for racing and test driving creations. The playmat zips back into the tool box capturing the LEGO® Blocks inside and is ideal for portable play. LEGO Blocks are not included. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for Children under 3 yrs.  Launch date: 2010.
Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award.

The ZipBin® T-Rex Large Basket is a traditionally shaped basket with handles for easy storage and mobility. Unzipped, ZipBin® Baskets become an activity center perfect for play. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for Children under 3 years. Launch date: 2010.

The ZipBin® Superstar Condo Medium Size Basket is a traditionally-shaped basket with handles for easy storage and mobility. Unzipped, ZipBin® Baskets become an activity center perfect for play. When play is done, all the toys can be stored inside. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2010.

The ZipBin Train Town Large Size Basket is a traditionally shaped basket with handles for easy storage and mobility. ZipBin Baskets become an activity center perfect for play when unzipped. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2010.

ZipBin Little Village Medium Size Baskets are traditionally shaped baskets with handles for easy storage and mobility. ZipBin Baskets store all toys inside and, when unzipped, become an activity center perfect for play. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2010.

ZipBin Princess Pack is a backpack that looks like a castle. Kids unzip its vest and castle walls invite figures into the castle. Unzip the front and there is a two-story doll house with a slide into the illustrated swimming pool. The ZipBin® Princess Pack PlayPack is a great way to carry dolls, too. When play is done, the house zips up, capturing the toys inside for easy clean up. This play set includes a 4" doll. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: September 2010.

Unzipped, the ZipBin Fairy Castle Playset becomes a fairy land for dolls, ponies and more. Fantasy play is encouraged with a sparkling castle, a magic forest, an enchanted waterfall and shimmering ponds. When play is done, capture all the toys inside. Sturdy, strong, stackable and portable, the ZipBin Fairy Castle Play Set includes one 4.5" doll. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

When the ZipBin Mini Unicorn Playset is unzipped, there are fabulous flowers, a beautiful bridge, a gorgeous garden, a picnic and a pond that become the perfect places for fantasy play. A sparkling castle, a magic forest, and an enchanted waterfall and shimmering ponds are featured. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set includes one unicorn and is the perfect size for travel. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

When the ZipBin Farm Playset is unzipped, it becomes the perfect play to play farm for animals, equipment, figures — even construction. Figures can also take a dip in the refreshing fishpond. When play is done, it captures all the toys inside. Sturdy, strong, stackable, and portable, the ZipBin® Farm Play Set includes two plastic farm animals. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

Unzipped, it becomes a speedway — colorfully decorated for car racing, trains and even helicopters. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set includes a die cast car and is the ideal size for travel. Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: January 2008. 

Unzipped, the ZipBin Mini Farm Playset becomes the perfect place to play farm with lots of animals, equipment, figures — even construction. Figures can take a dip, too, in the refreshing fishpond. When play is done, kids can capture all the toys inside. This mini play set includes farm animals and is the perfect size for travel. Neat-Oh! International Sales & Marketing Specialist Noah Winterer told TDmonthly, "We make it fun to be neat!" Choking Hazard - Small Parts. Not for children under 3 years. Launch date: 2008.

The Friendliest Bugs Lacing Cards enhance hand-eye coordination and sharpen fine motor skills. The heavy duty cards have faux silk laces. Roisin Ross of eeBoo told TDmonthly, "Laces will not unravel!"

Kids can learn geography, countries, states, capitols and industries with these giant 18" x 27" puzzles made from thick, sturdy board with a beautiful finish. Roisin Ross of eeBoo told TDmonthly, "Beautiful illustration with vibrant colors set these apart from the standard puzzle maps for kids."

The 63 pieces form an 18" x 14" jigsaw puzzle and fit into a 6"-high, 5"-diameter cylindrical canister with a colorful rope handle. The Monsters puzzle greyboard contains 90-percent recycled paper and its packaging contains a minimum of 70-percent recycled paper. All materials are printed with non-toxic, soy-based inks, and CE and ASTM tested for safety.

This high-quality 1000-piece 19" x 30" jigsaw puzzle features an upgraded puzzle board.