January 2009 Notable Toys — Furniture & Decor

This mobile island organizes three popular sizes of construction paper, five reams of 9” x 12”, nine reams of 12” x 18” and one ream of 18” x 24” paper. It secures paint behind a lockable door and features an E-Z to clean, white laminate worktop. Keys and four clear cubbie trays are included. The unite measures 39.5” W x 29” D x 29.5” H and boasts KYDZSafe® edges, KYDZTuff® finish and KYDZStrong® construction. It is mobile and caster mounted with a lifetime warranty. The island "provides a mobile place for art, including a work surface, plenty of storage and a lockable/secure area," Nick Schwarz, VP of marketing for Jonti-Craft, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

This 18" x 24" wall art reflects a skateboarder's mantra — EAT, SLEEP, SKATE. It is ready to hang and made in the USA. Launch date: November 2008.

This 36" x 24" ready to hang picture depicts a yellow NY taxi cab fashioned from an Empire State license plate. The image is available in several presentation styles: Contemporary Mount (with beveled edge), Creative Canvas Wrap, Framed Canvas, Gallery Framed, Heritage Framed and Art Block Mounted. It is made in the USA. Launch date: November 2008.

Both decorative and informative, this 36" x 24" ready to hang picture depicts the continental United States through state license plates. The image is available in several presentation styles: Contemporary Mount (with beveled edge), Creative Canvas Wrap, Framed Canvas, Gallery Framed, Heritage Framed and Art Block Mounted. "Art4Kids is not sold in discount stores. Our artwork has no glass to break in a child's environment," Joy Phillips, founder and owner of Creative Images, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2008.

This cool, 12" x 12" sign is one in a series of Cartoon Signage, including BAM!, KAPOW!, VROOM and ZAP. Ideal for tweens and teens, it comes ready to hang with wire attached. The "exclusive Art4Kids publication [is] not available in discount stores," Joy Phillips, founder and owner of Creative Images, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2008.

This 36" x 18" image of a bucket of baseballs is destined to be a sports classic. At the end of the baseball season, the victories and defeats are recorded on the team's bucket of baseballs with their many scraps and scars. The photography is by Kim Riseley Delph. The exclusive Art4Kids print is available in the following ready to hang presentation styles: Contemporary Mount (with beveled edge), Creative Canvas Wrap, Framed Canvas, Gallery Framed, Heritage Framed and Art Block Mounted. "Glassless presentation formats [offer] safety in a child's environment," Joy Phillips, founder and owner of Creative Images, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 3, 2008.

This children's knock-down cardboard chair kit comes with six 12" x 12" decorative color sticker sheets. The chair seat and back are interchangeable and reversible. They are kraft on one side and white on the other so that kids can use crayons, paint, markers or other materials to decorate their chair. The product is made in the USA from up to 80-percent recycled fiber and is 100-percent recyclable. Launch date: December 4, 2008.

Ahoy mates. This pirate’s crate was designed for storing loads of treasure!
Pirates (even big ones) can sit comfortably on top of it. The padded lid can be detached. Made of nylon and foam, with wooden panel for sturdiness. Launch date: February 2009.

Little racers will delight in this to-the-finish-line wooden shelf in
primary blue, red and yellow. Made to match Hugo Heli hook. Launch date: February 2009.

Coming in for a landing on the wall is this soft blue and green helicopter ready to hang on to two items on its left and right hooks. Also available in a pink, purple and orange Fluttering Fanni. Launch date: February 2009.

There’s never a traffic jam on this playful rug where every car gets to its
destination. Two other designs for 2009 include a pink and red princess
and a light and dark blue knight on his stead. All play rugs are made of
100% polyester for durability and easy cleaning. Launch date: February 2009.

This portable hand-washing station, without plumbing, encourages hand-washing habits to help keep everyone healthy while meeting licensing requirements. The water is heated 20° F by the tankless, on-demand water heater. The water pump has a flow rate of up to one-half gallon per minute. The tank (blue) for the non-potable clean water holds five gallons, and the waste-water tank (gray) holds six gallons. There is a catch tray under the tanks. Mistake-proof connectors mean the clean- and waste-water tanks cannot be inadvertently switched around. Quick-connecting hook ups for the tanks have an internal valve to prevent spills when disconnected, and the faucet is ADA compliant. The sinks are 5" deep and come in stainless steel or FDA approved plastic. There is a storage shelf in the adult height portable sink, and coin-locked doors are in the back for safety. Other safety features include UL and NSF approved components, a power switch inside the cabinet, four heavy duty locking casters, and openings for cord management. Launch date: 2009.

This activity table and stool set has pop-out play pieces and includes a stand-up Handy Manny and his Toolbox. The table is reconfigurable, allowing for four different arrangements: large square, L-shaped, long rectangle, or two smaller rectangles. The product is super safe, recyclable, and manufactured in the USA. Made of Eco-Lock™ foam, it is vibrant, sturdy, durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. The design is under license from Foamables, LLC. It's an "innovative combination of versatile functionality and imaginative shape play," Kristine Bello, product manager for Kids Only, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

This “sports car” themed rocker is hand painted pink with silver and white accents.  Seat back design is a rear “window” with attached fuzzy dice.  Dashboard panel opens and closes and features shiny headlights, a heart-shaped hood ornament, a working steering wheel, and “speed queen” and “cute meter” gauges.  Removable seat cushion and armrest “fins” complete this cool rocker.

This beautiful nap mat is for the "girly girl" that not only appreciates plush comfort with the highest quality luxury minky fabrics, but also custom designed appliqué work and embroidery in the theme of the perfect day in Paris — with the Eiffel Tower and adorable French Poodle. The plush blanket is attached to a soft, comfortable, quilted nap mat. Also attached is the satin pillow, enveloped in a soft pink minky fabric pillowcase. It folds and rolls up easily to form its own beautiful bag with shoulder straps, making it fun and easy to take to Grandma’s or to a sleepover. "Napping or overnight parties have never been so easy for young children, with the plush sleeping mat, blanket and pillow all attached," President Jamee Mionie of Cavichi told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 30, 2008.

This handcrafted toy box is available in three colors: natural oak, dark cherry and espresso. The child's name is laser engraved into the front panel for a beautiful effect. The customer also has an option to add a solid aromatic cedar base to the chest for a cedar chest application. The customer can choose from countless designs and font options. This toy chest comes with two lid supports for safety. "Nobody on the planet personalizes toy boxes like we do," President Bob Beck of Wood Creations told TDmonthly. Launch date: 1999.

This eco-friendly animal stool is chemical-free, recycled and recyclable. The sculpture piece also has a very real purpose — to be sat upon ridden like a horse. "The product is done in a very humorous way. We have many more styles with an animal table," Cathy Henszey, executive creative director of cardboardesign, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2009.

This 13" x 39" piece of art is by artist Aaron Christensen.

Mix and match your empty favorite beverage bottles to make this personalized lamp. Your glass recyclables will be glowing in no time. The lamp is packaged in a gift box.

The pirate-themed rocker features a blue paint for an ocean, and black with gold and red accents for the pirate ship. Seat back design includes skull and crossbones pirate hat, shiny cutlass uprights and Captain's porthole photo frame. Other features include a cool treasure map seat design, working ship wheel, and moving "Treasure Meter" gauge and "Compass".

Clever table top design includes “Alphabet Trail” game for hours of fun. Roll the die and move along the “Alphabet Trail.” The one to reach the other side wins!

The table corners have spinning tiles with alphabet letters and animal friends. The stool designs include "Z" Zebra, "G" Giraffe, "E" Elephant and "B" Bird.

This bench is decorated with transportation themes including boats, cars, and planes. The bench features a roomy seat with a skyline seat back and a storage bin with a slow closing safety hinge.

This hip, 12"-square piece of artwork is one in a series that also includes drums, electric guitar, and microphone versions. The image is available in the following styles: contemporary mount (with beveled edge), creative canvas wrap, framed canvas, gallery framed and artblock framed.

This 9"-square artwork on canvas features a pretty, polka-dot dress on a neutral background.