January 2011 Notable Toys — All

The set includes a Bebe au Lait Original Nursing Cover and three matching burp cloths in a variety of signature Bebe au Lait prints for stylish moms on the go.  The award-winning nursing cover features a patented rigid neckline for ventilation and direct eye contact with baby. Both products come in an easy-to-wrap gift box.

Designed for parents who want to carry their children up until the age of 2, this ergonomic waist belt promises maximum carrying comfort, with an adjustable waist belt and shoulder straps for optimal weight distribution and pressure point relief. It also features flexible leg positions. The baby carrier is easy to put on and take off without assistance.  As with all our baby carriers, it was developed in collaboration with medical experts to produce an optimal carrier for newborns.
   

With this kit, one can design their own stencils, and then create colorful, shaded pastel pictures. Contains black, white, and color paper, pencil, soft pastels, scissors, cotton balls, and instructions.

Add sunshine and water and see what develops. Use natural or man-made objects to make unique prints, by placing the objects on the included light-sensitive paper on bright sunlight or outside on an overcast day. Available in three different kits; each kit includes 15 sheets of paper.

Stowaways™ Big Buckets™ feature sleekly designed keepsake tubs with sturdy handles and snap on lids for Take-Along-Fun. This Dinosaur Park adventure includes a complete playset of animals, scenery, an off-road vehicle and a playmat to build exciting scenes.

Stowaways™ Big Boxes™ feature sleekly designed keepsake tubs with sturdy handles and snap on lids for Take-Along-Fun. This Space adventure includes a complete playset of figures, vehicles, and a playmat, including over 45 pieces.

Stowaways™ Big Buckets™ feature new, sleekly designed keepsake tubs with sturdy handles and snap on lids for Take-Along-Fun. This Military Adventure includes over 55 military figures, 2 tanks 2 artillery pieces, sandbag bunkers and more for hours of imaginative fun. Combine this set with one of our many Bitty Buckets™ (sold separately) to build even greater adventures. Over 80 pieces.

Cruise on the surface or dive for underwater fun, with this replica 1942 Balao/Gato class submarine. The submarine works in the bathtub and the pool and features adjustable diving planes and an adjustable rudder, so one can control diving, surfacing and steering.

Built from the vaults of history this replica of the Titanic cruises on the water surface. This Titanic works in the bathtub and the pool and features adjustable rudder, so one can control its voyage.

Easy to follow illustrated instructions show how to create and paint a one-foot-tall volcano. The included dinosaurs and “lava” recipe which shows them how to make it erupt again and again.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two bowls, one bowl to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set bowl designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two mugs, one mug to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set mug designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved.

Using a steel hammer and chisel, kids dig up replica, snap-together bones of a Triceratops, reassemble the pieces and paint the skeleton for display in their very own dinosaur museum. Paleontologist Field Guide, paints, and digging goggles included. "Our Digstone™ brick is composed of a coarse sand matrix that is dust free and easy to clean up. With the most realistic digging experience, these kits bring the exciting worlds of paleontology and archaeology to life for young explorers," Andrew Tober, Directory of Creative Development of BSW Toy, told TDmonthly.

Using a steel hammer and chisel, kids dig up replica, snap-together bones of a T-Rex, reassemble the pieces and paint the skeleton for display in their very own dinosaur museum. Paleontologist Field Guide, paints, and digging goggles included. Lots of fun and easy clean-up. "Our Digstone™ brick is composed of a coarse sand matrix that is dust free and easy to clean up. With the most realistic digging experience, these kits bring the exciting worlds of paleontology and archaeology to life for young explorers," Andrew Tober, Directory of Creative Development of BSW Toy, told TDmonthly.

Fabulous Franko and his Fabulous Toys is a beautifully illustrated children's book about a fabulous little guy called Franko and his fabulous adventures, in six stanzas of rhyming verse. "Illustrations that are wildly creative and whimsical combined with rhyming verse," Randy Compton, CEO of Think-a-lot Toys, told TDmonthly.

Screen with words that have many different sayings. Over 20 different words, these are in tie dye or solid color colors and they glow in the dark.

Eco-friendly, handmade and an instant heirloom. Transform outgrown clothing into a keepsake patchwork bear. The process involves one to ship 6 to 10 articles of clothing in the provided box, and approximately 4 weeks later, a classic, vintage-styled bear is shipped back made with the articles of clothing provided. Return postage is included. "Eco-friendly, sentimental and an instant heirloom," Jennifer Cura, owner of The Patchwork Bear told TDmonthly.

The patented technology lets you use LEDs to play chess and checkers. Just stick the LED game piece into the rubber pad and watch them light up. Chess and Checkers included.

Create your own art by sticking the LEDs into the rubber pad and watch them light up. Use the 50 LEDs of 8 colors to create personal designs.

Create your own art by sticking the LEDs into the rubber pad and watch them light up. Use the 50 LEDs of 8 colors to create personal designs.

This is a double stroller, developed to accommodate twins as well as two children of different ages. The Stroll-Air My Duo stroller has the ability to reverse each seat independently of each other, so that older baby could be facing forward and the younger one would still face the parent. The stroller accommodates one (when using in combination with one seat) or two infant car seats (for twins), as well as one or two bassinettes. The narrow 29 inch wide frame allows passage through doorways and compact fold allows the double stroller to fit inside a car trunk.
Awards: 2008 JPMA Innovation Award.

The infant and toddler swim aides keep the child's face out of the water. Soft and flexible, they are comfortable for child to wear. These features also extend the time the device can be used by child as the device expands as the child grows.
Awards: 2008 NAPPA Honors winner (Schooner device)

In honor of the 2011 70th Anniversary of Archie, Dark Horse has given the Archie family the signature Syroco-style treatment. The third statuette in the series of five is Betty Cooper. The pretty, blonde, sweet and earnest Betty is always ready to have fun, especially when Archie is involved. Limited to 950 numbered pieces, the statue comes packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet.

In honor of the 2011 seventieth anniversary of Archie, Dark Horse has given the Archie family the signature Syroco-style treatment. The second character statuette in the series of five is Riverdale's resident rich girl and brunette bombshell, Veronica Lodge. Best friend of Betty, Veronica has great looks, money, and charm — everything a girl could want, except for the undivided attention of Archie Andrews. Standing 5" tall, this statuette is sculpted by Yoe! Studio. Each Archie Syroco statue is limited to 950 numbered pieces and comes packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet.