May 2012 New Specialty Toys — All

The original Boogie Board LCD eWriter that started a revolution. Ultra light (4oz.) and thin (1/8"). One just isn’t enough. Get one for on the go, in the office and multiple places around the house. Almost anywhere you’d keep memo pads, sticky notes or scrap paper.
— Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys in Hendersonville, N.C., told TDmonthly in an April 2012 survey that their best selling travel toy is the Boogie Board. They sell 6-7 each month.
— Chris Lowe, owner of Beanhead Toys in Sandy Springs, Ga., told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that they sell 15 of this item each month, making it a bestselling novelty item.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a March 2013 survey that they sell 18 Boogie Boards each month, and up to 48 a month during 4th quarter.

Where to buy:
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A delightful sticker book with over 500 colorful stickers to complete the summery scenes. There's a summer flower garden to decorate with buzzing insects, pirate mice to add to a treasure ship, and stickers for beaches, boats, airports, picnics and other summer scenes. An amusing activity with lots to talk about on journeys and long summer days.
— In an April 2012 survey about best selling travel toys, three out of 11 retailers said that sticker books from Usborne were their best sellers.
— In a September 2014 survey, Kai Rady, owner of Shenanigans Inc in Charlottesville, Va., told TDmonthly that their store sells "hundreds and hundreds" of these sticker books each month, making them one of the store's best-selling novelty items.

For ages 6 months and up. The bathtub is baby's ocean. Set includes 13 toys in a floating boat; captain; life preserver; fishing hook & 4 ready-to-catch fish; 3 nesting cups that shower, stack & pour, octopus comb & whale nailbrush. Everything stows away below deck.
Awards: American Baby Toy of the Year Award.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in a 2012 survey that their best selling infant & toddler products are from Toysmiths "B." line. "Though expensive, it has great packaging and is perfect for gift giving. Fish & Splish is an especially great product," she told TDmonthly. She also said this item was a best seller in the bath category.

It's a 7" long x 2-1/2" dia PVC tube with a resonant head at one end attached to a 17" long x 3/16" dia extension spring. Kids shake it, scrape it, wiggle it, use their palm to muffle it and they generate creaks, deep warbles, rumbles, weird heterodyne-ish gong effects, wa-wa's, rude noises, and, yes, realistic thunder. A perfect musical companion to a cuica and rain stick - and good, clean fun around the house.

The Raptor rips through the competition yo-yo scene as an affordable, high performance yo-yo. Raptor features a large ball-bearing and SG Sticker response for professional unresponsive yo-yo play, as well as interchangable/removable side caps for added weight. Disclaimer: Raptor is for experienced yo-yo players and is unresponsive. Meaning that it does not return to the hand when users tug the string. To bring the yo-yo back to the hand one must do a "bind". Instructions are included.

The Pro Z yo-yo is the first all in one yo-yo that allows looping AND string tricks to be performed with a single yo-yo. By inserting the included MOD Spacers the Pro Z transforms from narrow body looping yo-yo, to a wide body string trick yo-yo. Using a ball-bearing axle, the Pro Z spins 10x longer than a standard yo-yo.

Adding to the De-Luxxe™ series of high performance aluminum yo-yos, we are proud to announce the release of the new precision machined Metropolis™ yo-yo. Made of aircraift aluminum, Metropolis features a large sized ball-bearing axle and SG Sticker response system. These features allow todays most difficult tricks to be performed on a yo-yo that is very affordable compared to the competition. Available in six different colorful anodized finishes. Disclaimer: Metropolis is for experienced yo-yo players and is unresponsive. Meaning that it does not return to the hand when users tug the string. To bring the yo-yo back to the hand one must do a "bind". Instructions are included.

FH Zero is a favorite among yo-yo players worldwide and now comes in a special light up version. Not only does the yo-yo light up, but the included counterweight does as well in a brilliant blue color. With its patented counter-weight system, one can let go of the yo-yo in mid-trick, making the impossible look easy. FH Zero has a wide flared shape, and recessed Friction Stickers for smooth play and perfect response.

Adding to the De-Luxxe™ series of high performance aluminum yo-yos, we are proud to announce the release of the new precision machined Echo™ yo-yo. Made of aircraift aluminum, Echo features a large sized ball-bearing axle and SG Sticker response system. Echo also includes optional plastic side caps for added weight. It's body also features groove rings which reduce friction during grind tricks. These features allow todays most difficult tricks to be performed on a yo-yo that is very affordable compared to the competition. Available in six different colorful anodized finishes. Disclaimer: Echo is for experienced yo-yo players and is unresponsive. Meaning that it does not return to the hand when users tug the string. To bring the yo-yo back to the hand one must do a "bind". Instructions are included.

Butterfly XT is an updated version of the #1 selling string trick yo-yo of all time. Butterfly XT is a take-apart design that allows more tricks to be performed due to the use of a ball-bearing axle that allows the yo-yo to spin 10x longer.

The MUSICAL POTTY plays a familiar song to reward children when successfully using the potty. It has a comfortable, ergonomically designed back rest for proper alignment of a child’s back.  A built-in handles in the back rest makes it easy to empty. The child is sanitary, safe and secure. It cleans with soap and water. It is designed for children up to 25 lbs. or 11 Kg.  Made of polypropylene plastic, BPA Free, Phthalate Free.

PRIMO’s VOICE ACTIVATED NIGHT LIGHT WITH MUSIC offers an cuddly bear design with the innovative use of modern sound activation technology with the practicality of a night light. Offers 3 timing options for the lights and music, 2 lighting options and 4 sound options. Trendy parents can choose to have their own recorded voice calm and soothe their child back to sleep via an iPod or CD that is activated when the baby cries – or they can choose a soothing heartbeat, rainforest or programmed music sound to calm the baby. Battery power makes it portable – even a toddler can take it with them to light their path.

PRIMO's Ducky Bath and Toy Bag offers baby a unique soft duck shaped cushion that later changes into a toy bag for the bathroom wall. Four suction cups hold the Duck cushion/toy bag in place. Designed for babies 0-9 months of age, the Ducky Bath can be used in single or double sinks, on a table top or in a bathtub. A built-in shower rod hook makes it easy to dry and store the bath. Two large compartments conveniently hold bathing accessories. The Ducky bath has an easy to drain plug. The Duck cushion is machine washable polyester. The Ducky bath is light weight and easy to clean polypropylene plastic.

Comes in four assorted colors. Fabric pattern features fun entwined loops and curlicues. Pattern is inspired by art motifs crafted by henna artists. Wide selection of sizes and fabrics. Soft and cuddly Fiesta stuffed animals and plush toys soothe, comfort, and encourage creative play.

Store your secret treasures in these super sparkly KeepSake Boxes! Follow a numbered legend and add sparkling jewels to make three special boxes. Each box features a different Princess along with her special animal friend. Launch date: March 2012.

Add sparkling jewels to these ghoulish girls. Use 8 reusable stickers to decorate mirrors, windows, notebooks and more. Create colorful frightfully fashionable designs by matching sparkling tiles to a numbered legend. Best of all, these stickers can be peeled right off with no residue and reused for years to come. Launch date: March 2012.

Add sparkling jewels to these retro owls. Use 8 reusable stickers to decorate mirrors, windows, notebooks and more. Create colorful owls on their perches by matching sparkling tiles to a numbered legend. Best of all, these stickers can be peeled right off with no residue and reused for years to come. Launch date: March 2012.

Have a bedroom fit for a Princess with this whimsical Mirror. Match shapes and colors to create this sparkling piece of room decor. This kit uses bright oversized tiles perfect for the youngest crafters. Launch date: March 2012.

Have a bedroom fit for a Princess with this whimsical Jewelry Box. Match shapes and colors to create this sparkling piece of room decor. This kit uses bright oversized tiles perfect for the youngest crafters. "Each kit contains 4 unique projects to hang and display," Stephanie Carver, marketing manager at The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2012.
— In a Fall 2012 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Sticky Mosaics were their best selling hobby item.

Look sweet as sugar with this Cupcake Clutch. Follow a simple numbered legend and add over 150 sparkling jewels to create this tasty clutch. Skip right to dessert and pair this with any outfit for some funky fashion flair. Launch date: March 2012.
— In a May 2012 survey, two of 13 retailers said that The Orb Factory was a best selling brand of activity kit.

Parachute Ball lands safely. Made from real parachute material, this parachute opens magically in flight before it hits the ground and is easily reset into its secret compartment for its next flight. Operate with kid power. No batteries required.

37" 3D Totem Pop-Up kite flies high above the ground. This kite sets up in three easy steps and is ready to fly in seconds. No assembly required. No loose parts. Open the package, pull the Pop Up Kite system closed, attach the string cord and be ready to fly. The 3D Totem stands tall in the sky at kids' control. Designed, cut and shaped for maximum flight with a 23" wing span. This kite includes a high performance special kite handle with 33 lb. 3 Ply cord over 115 feet long. Use outdoors for great kite fun or hang indoors for unique decoration.

No kitchen is complete without these basic utensils.  The 13-piece set includes a pot with lid, fry pan, two plates, knives, forks, soup ladle and spatula and salt and pepper shakers that make sounds when shook.

For kids with built up energy. Simply download the Hop-Along with RompyRoo video to an iPad, attach the device to our kid-tuff, universal tablet mount, and watch kids entertain themselves, learn and exercise all at the same time. (Can also be played on DVD player). Both DVD and iPad versions come with the iBounce.