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Age Range: 8 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2014)
SKU or Item #: 689076180184
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Arts & Crafts
Eco-Friendly
Kits



There's no limit to what you can make with this beautiful collection of materials! With simple tips and lots of examples for inspiration, cut, glue and sew ornaments, bookmarks, jewelry, cards, mobiles, gift tags, collages & more! Two bonus projects in every kit! Turn the box into a mailbox, birdhouse or special treasure box. The inner tray is perfect for framing your art. Ages 8 and up
— "I love these craft kits because the materials used are so incredible. Kids get to play with 100-percent wool felt, glass and wood beads, and beautiful handmade paper. It’s an added bonus that the company has skipped excessive packaging and uses 100-percent post-consumer waste recycled paper, reusable bags and vegetable-based inks," said Autumn Orndorff, gift buyer for Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe, Ariz., after discovering Artterro kits at ASTRA Marketplace 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24262      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 2 and up
Launch Date: June 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Music
Educational
Language



Featuring authentic cultural styles, original compositions and fun sing-a-long songs, the album helps parents nurture cultural awareness in their children by exploring new rhythms and musical genres from around the world. The CD includes the Global Wonders Theme Song ("A Great Big World") featuring a catchy sing-along chorus with layers of instruments from eight different countries, including an Indian sitar, Australian didgeridoo, Japanese koto, a Ghana log drum and a Scottish bagpipe. In "Global Wonders Hello," children are introduced to words and phrases to say “Hello” in 10 different languages. Launch date: June 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24259      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 7 to 12
SKU or Item #: 10443
Launch Date: July 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Card Games
Educational
General Games



Kids can learn to appreciate the highest achievements of civilization in painting, sculpture and architecture. This product is designed to cover the world of art across time and culture, introducing children to basic terminology and famous artists. The Professor Noggin series has won more than 12 awards. Launch date: July 30, 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24257      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 2 to 8
SKU or Item #: 60355
Launch Date: June 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Videos & DVDs
Educational
Award Winners



Wild Animal Baby is created to have kids laughing and smiling at the antics of Izzy, Rosie, Sandy and Skip as they solve mysteries and learn about the natural world. Brought to you by the National Wildlife Federation and Sunwoo Entertainment featuring high-quality animation and live action footage, these endearing animals aim to make learning fun and keep children glued to every educational episode. "Wild Animal Baby helps preschoolers develop important skills through 3-D animated characters, footage of real-life animals, animal sounds and intriguing puzzles. This multi-sensory approach is a feast for the eyes, ears and the entire body!" Aaron Zeigler, national account manager for TOPICS Entertainment, told TDmonthly. Single titles received a 2006 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: June 9, 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24256      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 3 to 6
SKU or Item #: 11045
Launch Date: June 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: American-Made
Christmas
Wooden Toys



An addition to the NameTrain Wooden Railway System created by Maple Landmark, the four-car Santa Train Car Set is crafted from locally harvested maple with whimsical images of Santa, Mrs. Claus, reindeer and elves. The finishes and inks are all non-toxic. The car pieces are not sold separately. Launch date: June 15, 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24255      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 22225
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Wooden Toys
Gifts
Collectibles



Playsam's Strollers are packaged in a white box with silver lettering. "These are touted to be the 'Best Baby Shower Gift Ever' under $70," Deepa Dadlani, president of VICI Enterprises (exclusive North American Distributor of Playsam), told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24254      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 8 and up
SKU or Item #: 50210
Launch Date: February 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: American-Made
Educational
Eco-Friendly



Brought back to celebrate Maple Landmark's 30th anniversary, Danish Solitaire is a mind-challenging math game crafted from locally harvested maple (in Vermont) and finished using a non-toxic clear lacquer. Measuring 5" x 7", Danish Solitaire comes with pegs numbering from one to 10. The object is to follow the lines and make the pegs add up to the same number. Directions are on the back. "The Danish Solitaire is an original, very rarely copied," Barbara Rainville, marketing manager for Maple Landmark Woodcraft, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24253      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: All Ages
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Wooden Toys
Gifts
Collectibles



From Scandinavian design company Playsam, this rocket is created to be both classic and contemporary, fanciful and functional, simple and sophisticated. "The products are beautifully packaged — ideal for gift giving," Deepa Dadlani, president of VICI Enterprises (exclusive North American Distributor of Playsam), told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24252      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: All Ages
SKU or Item #: AY11336
Launch Date: June 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Computers
Developmental Toys
Science & Nature



This 10x-300x digital microscope is compact and connects directly to a PC via the included USB 2.0 cable. There is no software installation required. Once connected, it's easy to magnify and view endless kinds of specimens and materials — from fabrics and coins to leaves and insects. Six LED lights illuminate the specimen and there are four brightness levels that are controlled by a button on the front of the microscope. Launch date: June 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24251      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: All Ages
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Wooden Toys
Gifts
Collectibles



This wooden dollhouse was designed by Eva Schildt. "With its beautiful packaging, Playsam makes an ideal gift; it is for the sophisticated customer with an understanding and appreciation for the unique and well made," Deepa Dadlani, president of VICI Enterprises (exclusive North American Distributor of Playsam), told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24250      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 2 to 5
SKU or Item #: 73110
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Developmental Toys
Eco-Friendly
American-Made



Crafted from sustainably harvested, local hardwood maple, this train includes 6"-long cars, fat wheels and an easy to connect "knuckle hitch." Each car is sanded super smooth to the touch and has engraved detailing. No finishes or chemical coatings are used. As an added bonus, the train comes with a "pull stick" to make the whole train a pull toy. "The train is designed for the 3 years and under. There are very few products on the market that for that age group," Barbara Rainville, marketing manager for Maple Landmark Woodcraft, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2009 Preferred Choice Award, Classic Wooden Toys Category, from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: January 23, 2009.
— Maple Landmark wooden trains are a big hit at Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., Owner Shana Hack told TDmonthly in June 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24249      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 102 to 8
SKU or Item #: 73075
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Educational
Eco-Friendly
American-Made



Crafted from locally harvested hardwood maple, this set of 16, 1 3/4" blocks can spell more than 250 words, phrases and names. Each letter is engraved using a clean, simple font for ease of reading. The Simple ABC Blocks are sanded smooth to the touch but left unfinished for a truly eco-friendly toy. They are made in Vermont. Launch date: January 25, 2009.
Awards: 2009 Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year Award, Classic Wooden Toys category.
— Any kind of stacking alphabet blocks, no matter the maker, do well for James Dello Stritto, manager of Magic Box, Ltd., in New Orleans.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24248      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 8 and up
SKU or Item #: 06
Launch Date: June 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Card Games
Electronic Games
Board Games



This addictive puzzle is currently available on all major mobile phone cariers in the USA and on Iphone Worldwide. It is also available daily in the USA TODAY newspaper in a daily puzzle. Txtpert the card game works exactly the same way as all the other brands. Launch date: June 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24246      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 3 to 7
Launch Date: March 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Books
Eco-Friendly
Award Winners



Kids can join EnviroGirl as she learns about saving the environment. "In Go Green With Me," parents and children will learn simple, eco-friendly tips that will help protect the planet. From recycling and solar power to worm composting and so much more, "Go Green With Me" is designed to make these important lessons fun to read and learn. The company's books are printed on 100-percent recycled paper with 100-percent post-consumer waste that is processed chlorine-free, using environmentally friendly inks/toner. This book received a 2009 Book of the Year award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: March 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24247      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 2 to 8
Launch Date: April 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Books
Award Winners
Educational



"ALLEY LOO: A Spooky Swamp Tale" is the children's picture book written by C. E. Walz. It was the winner of the "2008 DFP Award for Best Children Book" manuscript. "Written in a delightful rhyming style, ALLEY LOO takes children on a spooky tour of the swamps of the southeastern United States. It was illustrated in full-color by Pamela Wedel, who also did the artwork for 'GRIZZELDA GORILLA,' the EPPIE 2008 Best Children's Book," Terri Branson, publisher for Dragonfly Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24245      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 2 to 12
Launch Date: September 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Videos & DVDs
Educational
Music



This DVD includes six award-winning music videos, a 45-minute live concert, six karaoke videos, an in-depth, behind-the-scenes "Film 101" documentary, and a bonus 45-minute live audio concert CD. Launch date: September 29, 2009.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Gold Award; 2009 Independent Music Awards Best DVD of the Year
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24244      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 5 and up
SKU or Item #: 49 52907 02100 7
Launch Date: December 2009
Gender: Girls
Category: Construction
Educational
Creative Activities



Girls can make their own bracelets, hair ornaments and flower bouquets with fun snapping blocks in pretty pastel colors. The 260-piece Hobby Kit Flower comes with an instruction guide to make 12 interchangeable models from seven types of blocks. "LaQ is an innovative construction toy block with a patent for the cleverly angled block pieces which allow a child to create flat, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and spherical objects from just seven types of blocks! The infinite possibilities of creating geometrical shapes through play is highly educational and enjoyable for children and adults," Mo Saeki, manager, overseas division, Yoshiritsu Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24243      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 0 to 8
Launch Date: May 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Award Winners
Bath
Storage



This playful pal does double duty as a bath toy organizer and bath time entertainer all in one. Multi-colored and sporting a big smile, Shanda! is designed to be a welcome friend to even the most fearsome at bath time. Shanda! has suction cups that allow her to easily adhere to the bathtub wall, a pouch that holds tons of toys (thus leaving the bathtub neat and organized during non-bathing hours) and a kid-friendly release that sends said toys tumbling into the water. Her Velcro paws can curl over a bath tub towel bar or shower rod. Shanda! can also hang in the nursery on baby's crib to store diapers or hang on high chair. This product received a 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Award. Launch date: May 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24241      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 2 to 8
SKU or Item #: 6118
Launch Date: July 2006
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Designer Toys
Infant & Toddler
Wheeled Toys



This classic pull toy is made of velour that rolls around on sturdy wooden wheels. Launch date: July 2006.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24240      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
Launch Date: January 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Plush
General Toys
Gifts



Featuring Lauren Fisher Cat, Penny Petite Bear, Willow Cottontail Rabbit and Nibbles Norwood Mouse, each Critter comes with removable clothing and can easily be placed in a sitting position. The plush Critters are approximately 8” tall. "The Calico Critters plush dolls are unique additions to a popular product line that formerly only featured miniature characters. This loveable, hugable, Calico Critter character provides children with a cuddly version of the characters they've already come to know," Vickie Cullen, account executive for International Playthings LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24239      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 6 and up
SKU or Item #: 609C
Launch Date: August 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Music
Electronics
Musical Toys



This could be a first guitar for kids and a travel guitar for players of all ages. It includes eight dot position inlays, 1/4 pin pickup, and a silkscreen logo. No assembly is required. Launch date: August 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24237      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 55011
Launch Date: June 2007
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Animal Figures
Pretend Play
Collectibles



This dinosaur is almost a foot long, 6" tall, and designed to be in a realistic, frightening pose. Like other Papo dinosaur figures, the Spinosaurus's mouth opens and closes. Launch date: June 2007.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24236      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 55016
Launch Date: July 2008
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Animal Figures
Pretend Play
Collectibles



The articulated jaw of this Allosaurus really opens and closes. The hand-painted dinosaur is approximately 1:20 scale and measures about 10.5". It is made of durable synthetic material. Launch date: July 2008.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24235      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 7 and up
Launch Date: September 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: General Games
Puzzles & Skill
Sporting Goods & Accessories



The goal of this patent-pending, fast-paced game is for players to swing their ring onto their hook. One to four competitors frantically try to out-duel one another while tuning out the screams to focus on the perfect release. "Hookum is the first collapsible, multi-player Bimini Ring game," Joe Parrish, chief creative officer of 5mississippi, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. Watch Hookum: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24234      (added 6/29/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
Launch Date: November 2008
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Plush
Developmental Toys
Gifts



Pilloroo Pillows have a hidden pouch for hiding away a toy or gift item. The pillow is stuffed so the item cannot be felt from the outside. This product is made in the USA and received a 2008 Moms Best Award. Launch date: November 2008.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24233      (added 6/29/2009)
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