January 2011 Notable Toys — Science & Nature

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.

This sleek looking clock is powered with a solar panel and features a small projector so you can watch time fly on your ceiling. It has a 2 minute crescendo alarm with and 8 minute snooze option. A sensor detects room brightness and turns off the projector to conserve energy.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010.

Volcanic Disaster: The Eruption Prediction Game asks players to save lives by predicting volcanic eruptions. Watch out for false alarms, accidents, sneaky players, and other complications, and hope to avoid disaster. Learn about some of the world's most active and dangerous volcanoes, and the ever-changing world of volcano monitoring, while enjoying a game of strategy and a little luck. Contains 80 Observatory cards for monitoring and taking action, and 40 glossy Volcano cards with beautiful photos and information.
Awards: Dr. Toy Top 10 Games 2010

“Dinosaur Train” continues to capture the fascination that preschoolers have with dinosaurs and trains in the new-to-DVD release, Dinosaurs in the Snow. Get on board the learning adventure as Buddy travels to the North Pole, explores nocturnal animals, becomes a detective, celebrates his birthday, and more. The set includes eight fun and educational adventures, an interactive game, coloring pages, a dinosaur reference guide, and parent information.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

The new and clever Strength Ball will give your child’s muscles a revolutionary workout.  Spin the gyroscope that’s inside the ball and watch it rotate. Spinning the ball in your hands increases the rotation. A digital counter measures the speed of
the gyroscope and displays its rotations per minute. Challenge yourself and your friends.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010