January 2010 Notable Toys — All

Snifty Scented Pens are available in four delicious scents with corresponding artwork. Imagine yummy vanilla cupcakes, a sweet strawberries, juicy watermelons and sticky sweet Bubblegum at your fingertips anytime of the day. Snifty Pens are created using a non-toxic scented molded plastic — this keeps their scent long-lasting. The delicious aroma of SNIFTY pens will make you feel nifty! $1.95 per pen. Available to retailers in a box of 50.

Set of 10 Gourmet Scented Pencils in reusable zippered pouch. Smencils are made from 100% recycled newspaper soaked in natural gourmet liquid fragrance. Scents include: Bubble Gum, Orange, Cinnamon, Grape, Root Beer, Watermelon, Black Cherry, Very Berry, Tropical Blast, and Cotton Candy. Each individual Smencil is packaged in its own freshness tube made from biodegradable, corn-based plastic. Smencils will retain their scent for up to 2 years and each time you sharpen your Smencil the scent is refreshed.
— "We sell about 50 per month. We're expecting this to be a big stocking stuffer,'' Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C., told TDmonthly.
— William Meredith, owner of Learning Express in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that they sell 100 Smencils a month, making them one of the store's best selling tween products.

Lola's the character who carries around the secret of the Pookies — no doubt a huge responsibility. She comes in four different color combinations, and her friends are able to tell her mood by her choice of colors and outfits. She's made of soft polar fleece and is machine washable. Lola measures 28 cm x 16 cm.

This multi-dimension, multi-player version of the strategy game Pentago accommodates two, three or four players. Two players can play using one or two colors each, and in games with additional participants, players can choose to play as individuals or in teams.  Launch date: March 1, 2010.
— A top pick, retailer Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys, informed TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.

This oversized "pen" fills with water from a pool and then can be used to draw on nearby patios, decks or sidewalks. Launch date: 2010.

Complete with two bunny rabbits and a fold-up house, this portable play mat with carrying handle features a bright palette and various textures throughout its meadow theme. Launch date: 2010.

This bright fabric fish with puckered lips has a pull-out skeleton underneath its skin. Launch date: 2010.
Awards: 2010 Tillywig Top Fun; Creative Child Magazine Toy Award 2010

This set of 200 precision-cut pine planks for building features red, yellow, orange, pink and natural color planks. Each plank measures 1" x 4.5" x 0.25", and the color comes from water-based stain that is naturally absorbed by the wood. Fifty- and 100-piece sets are also available. Launch date: February 2010.
Awards: The National Parenting Center's Spring 2010 Seal of Approval; 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum; 2010- Dr. Toy Best Green Products, NAPPA 2010 Honors Award recipient, NAPPA 2010 Best Bang for Buck Award winner.
Watch Toy Fair 2010 Video

The multicolored 200-piece "Cool Colors" set features four different block colors plus natural wood blocks. This set features redesigned packaging, revamped colors and a lower price.
Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum; 2010 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products, NAPPA 2010 Honors Award recipient, NAPPA 2010 Best Bang for Buck Award. Launch date: February 2010.
See 2010 TDmonthly Video Demo

Designed for ages 6 months and up, this 8-pack of utensils is made in the USA from recycled plastic milk containers. Free of PVC, BPA and phthalates, the plastic forks and spoons have rounded edges and are dishwasher safe. The packaging features recycled and recyclable materials as well as soy inks. Launch date: March 2010.

Designed for ages 6 months and up, this toy for bathtubs and mud puddles is made in the USA of recycled plastic milk containers. It floats, is equipped with a spout on the front for scooping and pouring water, and is free of BPA, PVC, phthalates and external coatings. It comes in packaging made of recycled or recyclable materials and featuring soy inks. Launch date: March 2010.
— In an April 2012 survey about bath toys, two of eleven retailers told TDmonthly the Tugboat from Green Toys was their best seller.
— Kristen Dolle, Manager of Playthings Toy Shoppe in Louisville, Ky. named the Green Toys Tugboat as a best-seller in the bath category when surveyed by TDmonthly in late Spring 2011.
— Want this? As of 05/06/2011, this product was available for purchase at Playthings Toy Shoppe.

Designed for ages 6 months and up, this colorful set of 18 oversized building blocks is made in the USA from recycled plastic milk containers. The lightweight blocks are free of PVC, phthalates and BPA. Launch date: March 2010.
— "Green Toys looks like a choice for parents that lean green and want a toy product that advertises no BPAs, no Phthalates and no PVCs. Really, a perfect first toy!" Jennifer Shuman, owner of 1SmartNoodle, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.
— Jeremiah of Z Recommends appreciated that the blocks are “chunky but hollow, making them lightweight and giving them built-in handles all the way around for little hands.” Jeremiah found the moderate size of the set perfect “for those of us who already have plenty of toys, but no oversized-Lego-style locking blocks for toddlers.”
— Reviewers on Amazon gave the Green Toys Blocks an average of 4 stars out of 5, praising the blocks for their large size and eco-friendly yet tough construction. However, some reviewers had trouble keeping the blocks attached to each other.

This hot pink coin features a golden tiara on top of the word "Princess" that runs across the coin.

The full display box is intended for sale to retailers and fund-raisers only. Box includes 1 Retail Display Box (Traypack), 24 “Bracelet + 1 Coin” Packs in Retail Packaging, and 75 “Two Coin” Packs in Retail Packaging.

Baby onesie, bib, and T-shirt all featuring Tommy the Tomato. Tommy the Tomato is the main character of The Adventures of Tommy the Tomato, an alphabet book geared towards ages 4-9. It follows Tommy the Tomato through his days in school where he learns from his classmates as well as his teachers.

This marshmallow softy of a wild animal is designed to be incredibly squishy and huggable, made from organic terrycloth and canvas with natural corn fiber filling. It has canvas on the face and feet, and a knotted tail that makes it touchable and teethable for little kids. The polar bear is machine washable and measures 9" x 5" from head to rump.

This marshmallow softy of a wild animal is designed to be incredibly squishy and huggable, made from organic terrycloth and canvas with natural corn fiber filling. It has canvas on the face and feet, and a knotted tail that makes it touchable and teethable for little kids. The polar bear is machine washable and measures 15" x 8.5" from head to rump.

This marshmallow softy is designed to be incredibly squishy and huggable, made from organic terrycloth and canvas, with natural corn fiber filling. It has canvas on the face and feet, and a knotted tail that makes it touchable and teethable for little kids. The rhino is machine washable and measures 8" x 5" from head to rump.

This marshmallow softy is designed to be incredibly squishy and huggable, made from organic terrycloth and canvas, with natural corn fiber filling. It has canvas on the face and feet, and a knotted tail that makes it touchable and teethable for little kids. The rhino is machine washable and measures 14" x 8.5" from head to rump.

This marshmallow softy is designed to be incredibly squishy and huggable, made from organic terrycloth and canvas, with natural corn fiber filling. It has canvas on the face and feet, and a knotted tail that makes it touchable and teethable for little kids. The elephant is machine washable and measures 8.5” x 6" head to rump.

This marshmallow softy is designed to be incredibly squishy and huggable, made from organic terrycloth and canvas, with natural corn fiber filling. It has canvas on the face and feet, and a knotted tail that makes it touchable and teethable for little kids. The elephant is machine washable and measures 15” x 8.5” head to rump. 

This little plush duck is made of organic velour and canvas, and has textured toes, tuggable wings and a rattle inside. The machine-washable duck is 8" and stuffed with natural corn fiber filling.

— On MothersClick, Patti gave the Dandelion Duck Plush 5 out of 5 stars. As a pregnant mom with a sensitive nose, she was pleasantly surprised by the toy’s lack of chemical odor. She also praised the duck for being machine washable, super soft, and an ideal size for baby.

This machine-washable plush bear is ready to be baby’s first buddy. Bear is 9.5" tall, and babies can pull his knot tail, tug his ears, or shake him up and hear the rattle. He is made of organic terrycloth and stuffed with pillow-soft, natural corn fiber filling.

This toddler-sized plush turtle features an organic cotton terrycloth shell and feet, canvas spots and a waffle weave head and body. Soft and squishy, it is big on touchable textures, with a sweet and simple knotted tail. Turtle is 12" long and stuffed with natural corn fiber filling, so he’s machine washable.