July 2010 New Specialty Toys — General Toys

This placemat with reversible chalk mat is durable, waterproof and easy to clean. The mat turns any table into a creative play space or clean eating area, then easily folds into the included travel pouch to hold creative essentials or eating utensils.

8080D Sonic Controlled Giggle Ball with Lights. 4.25" Giggle Ball features shaking, laughing with flashing lights. Requires 3 "AA" batteries. Box size: 5"L x 4.5"W x 4.75"H.

800/31M Alphabel Shaded Fun Bands (A-Z).  Each package includes 26 pcs from A to Z shaded rubber bands in rainbow color. 60 packages per display box. Box size is 12.5"L x 8"W x 3.25"H.

8087 Wheel Runner Hamster. 4" furry hamster runs on an exercise wheel. Looks real! Assorted colors. Requires 2 "AAA" batteries. Box size: 6.25"W x 6.25"H x 2.75"D.

8086 Hamster Scooter Ball. 4" furry hamster runs in a 5" transparent exercise ball. Requires 2 "AAA" batteries. Box size: 5"L x 3.5"H x 5"H.

Aquatic Universe soft toys include a starfish, whale, tortoise and octopus. They are handmade from organic cotton under Fair Trade standards by a small women's association in Lima, Peru.

An exquisite game of spatial logic where players attempt to reconstruct 3D models based on 2D images. Logical analysis is brought into play as players progress trying to resolve the more advanced challenges. This ingenious game is for players, 8 years and over, who enjoy sophisticated puzzles.
Awards: Triple Star Canadian Toy Testing Council

Using the Architect precision blocks, players attempt to replicate the Tangram models illustrated in the challenges book. Initially, the puzzles are illustrated on a scale of 1:1 allowing players to experiment on the puzzle surface itself. As players advance, the illustrated models are reduced, thereby introducing the concept of scale. In addition, players are required to use the pieces horizontally and vertically, exposing them intuitively to more advanced concepts in geometry. Tangramino offers creative play for players 6 years and over.
Awards: Triple Star Canadian Toy Testing Council

In this puzzle, players slide the cars and twist the sphere in an effort to park each car beside its matching color spot.

With high performance features and a cool, classic design, the Radio Flyer Smooth Rider scooter is designed for cruising around town with friends. Experienced riders can appreciate the ultra-smooth, ultra-comfortable ride delivered by the extra-large 170mm wheels and precision ball bearings. This product also features a wider, longer deck for easy foot placement and hand and foot brakes for added control. The real wood deck provides a classic look, and the handlebar adjusts so kids can enjoy the scooter for years to come.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Award; 2010 iParenting Award; 2010 Parent Tested, Parent Approved; 2010 Seal of Approval Award

This kit includes a 7" pump and 20 balloons. Kids and teens can use the pump to fill the balloons, then let them go and watch them zoom high into the air.

Made of heavy-duty plastic with snap-together tubes and chutes, this kit includes plenty of marbles for hours of building and rolling.

These three cute birds can be stacked and nested like Russian dolls.  This set is designed to help children develop spacial, counting and fine motor skills.

This 8" Hello Kitty plush looks chic in a soft lavender dress and matching hair bow adorned with sweet strawberries.

This Hello Kitty plush comes dressed in a pink baby chick suit. The fluffy suit includes a hood, polka dot paws and a ribbon.

This 8" Hello Kitty plush wears a sweet party dress with a matching hair ribbon in strawberry sundae colors.

When unzipped, ZipBin Ice Cream Shoppe becomes an activity center and messy mat perfect for building Ice Cream creations. When play is done, all the toys can be captured inside. This play set includes four colors of modeling dough and five utensils. It "creates a fun and educational area to play and makes clean up a breeze!" Neat-Oh! International Sales & Marketing Specialist Noah Winterer told TDmonthly.

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.

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.