January 2015 Notable Toys — All

Let your child discover and explore the sounds of music with our Confetti range of musical instruments. Our role play toys are brightly colored and so much fun to play. Whether you have a soloist in the family or an entire band, music can benefit your child in so many different ways. Music can 'boost your child's brain power, improve your child's memory, help them be more social, build their confidence, and even teach them a little patience.'
Awards: Oppenheim Platinum Seal Best Toy Award
— Taka  Andrews, owner of Miller's in Mamoroneck, N.Y., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that they sell a handful of Janod Guitars each month, making them the store's best-selling musical toy.

Entertain the crowd with our 16 hole harmonica! Comes packaged in a durable cardboard box with pop up lid. Measures 5.5 x 1.5 x 1.5 in box. Ages 3 & up.
— In a January 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Schylling Harmonicas were their store's best-selling music toys.

A complete pattern workshop for creative children to teach them how to make beautiful Art Nouveau motifs. Designed for older children, this kit will engage their artistic sensibilites while teaching them a classic art form. The kit comes complete with highest quality pigmented felt tipped brush pens in eight colors, multitudes of stickers and 4 colorful card "canvasses".
Because play is essential to a child's development, Djeco creates toy collections that are always entertaining, educational and imaginative. Staying faithful to their philosophy of incorporating art into play, the passionate and inventive Djeco creative team includes unique illustration and bold graphic design into all of their toys.
— Taka  Andrews, owner of Miller's in Mamoroneck, N.Y., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that DJECO art kits are their store's best-selling arts & crafts toys.

Get preschoolers excited about science and introduce them to the miracles of magnification with My First Microscope! Magnify any small object – flat or dimensional – at 8x with this real, working microscope designed especially for little kids! Encourages scientific exploration; Rewards curiosity ; Introduces kids to a key scientific tool.
— Matt Peel, manager of Toys & Co. in Greensboro, N.C., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that the GeoSafari line from Educational Insights was their store's best-selling STEM toys.

Viviana™ and Valentina™ are Vi and Va™! Two sisters and best friends with their cousins, Felicia™ and Roxxi™. Every day is an adventure and a reason to celebrate the bond of family and friendship.

Hours of fun all in one! Great for early walkers and toting toddlers.  Features spinning gears, peek-a-boo mirror, turning tiles, curvy maze, slider track maze, xylophone, washboard and wooden mallet.  Adult assembly required. Includes hex key. Phillips screwdriver required. Cart measures 12.75"W x 15.5"H x 19" assembled.
Launch date: Spring 2015

4 popular kits in one big box! This ultimate box contains Ball Blast Bouncers, Dazzle Dino Crystals, Jelly Wiggle Bugs. Includes 2 ball molds, 4 packets of ball powder, 2 re-sealable bags, 2 bug molds, 2 colors of magic jiggly gel powder, paper dinosaur, paper tree, magic crystal liquid (.7 fl oz), plastic tray and easy instructions. SMALL PARTS. Not for <3 years.
Launch date: Spring 2015

This sweet and soft musical pull toy from our new Petite Rose Collection plays a lilting and familiar phrase from "Sleeping Beauty." Babies quickly associate their action (pulling on the bunny) with a response (delightful music). For Ages 0+ months.

Colorful cardboard carry case opens to two-level castle.  Imaginative playset features a 16 piece reversible puzzle playmat and 28 accessories, including wooden characters, horses, and coach. For ages 4+ years.

Multiple toys in 1! Learn to walk with this sturdy trolley which also doubles as a workbench. Features 24 accessories, including 3 magnetic tools and truck driver. For ages 1+ years.

This innovative construction toy features 9 wooden pieces that connect magnetically to build a colorful yellow taxi. For ages 2+ years.

This super soft and colorful playmat features a variety of activities to stimulate early development. Rattles, mirrors, squeakers, and textures engage and stimulates an infant’s senses. Colors Activity toys are also extremely fluffy and soft, always remaining in the Kaloo spirit.

Five colorful cardboard Circus structures can be stacked and nested.  Each structure comes with a corresponding wooden Circus character for role play.  This fun stacking toy promotes the development of dexterity, number recognition, and social development through role play.

America’s favorite card games now come in Mini Rounds! Mini Rounds are shorter, faster versions of the full game that come in playful click tins.  They are great for on the go as they fit easily into a purse or backpack. Perfect to play in restaurants or waiting rooms. Each Mini Round is pocket size for easy travel and designed to be played in a quick 10-15 minutes without losing the unique flavor of the game.

The SET Mini Round is the perfect introduction to the classic SET game with only 3 features it is easy to learn and the round cards accent the visual perception of the game.  The Quiddler Mini Round has 4 rounds to the game verses 8 making the award winning SHORT word game a little SHORTER.  The Five Crowns Mini Round is a five-suited rummy-style game that is sure to entertain your friends everywhere you go.  The Karma Mini Round is exciting, unpredictable fun, with a subtle strategy that really gets the competitive juices flowing.

Crossover bags are totally hip and sassy cute! Each soft fabric quilted bag has a long adjustable strap that makes it wearable in the crossover body style. The half-circle-shaped bag is fully lined and has a front flap closure with a magnetic snap for easy access. Each flap is detailed to suit the bag’s name. Four new styles join 3 other popular Crossover styles.

New from Douglas, Pudgies are understuffed animals that are 16 inches of cuddly cuteness, and they are oh so irresistibly squishy soft. Available in six animal styles—Wolf, Frog, Raccoon, Moose, Fox and a Black Bear are ready for snuggling!

For over 75 Years, LASSIE has been the protector, trusted companion and loyal friend. Lassie plush collies are available in 3 sizes, 12", 22" & 27". © 2015 Classic Media LLC.
— In a June 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that dogs from Douglas were their best-selling plush toy.

Super soft Plumpies™ for Baby are under-stuffed for just the right amount of huggable fun — 16" long in seven animal styles.

Make jewelry and crafts for you and your doll. Use the design guide to create custom, matching jewelry for you and your American Girl® doll with the cutest collection of crafting materials. Kit Includes: storage bottles, twine, elastic cord, embroidery floss, mini clothespins, beads, earring hooks, jump rings, and 20 page design guide and instructions.

Create your own bracelet designs with the Pixel Loom™ Bracelet Kit by Fashion Angels. Use the designs provided or create your own pixel image bracelets. Kit Includes: loom, cube beads, glass beads, floss, satin cord, scoubistring, tweezers, thimble, design sheets, and instructions.

The Support Bar is the center of all the action. The Support Bar is designed to be installed in any doorway that measures 29" to 36" wide. Extension plugs which are (sold separately) would allow the support bar to expand to 44".

Our Rainy Day® Indoor Trapeze Bar can be raised or lowered to desired height to accommodate each child or moved out of the way for using the handles alone.

Children love to swing, and now they can do it all year round with the Rainy Day® Indoor Playground. Ideal for families with limited or restricted access to outdoor play space.

Get the support bar, trapeze bar, and strap swing in this kit to save from buying them separately!

Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award

Cute low-cut sequin sneakers available in 9 colors!

This adorable outfit is perfect for any uptown girl trying to stay warm in the cold! Includes button-down coat, velvet-like solid black leggings, and matching hat.

Tinker Bell dress with underpants, head piece and wings.
Escape to Never land in this Tinker Bell ensemble. This pretty little outfit is ready to take flight with Peter Pan and the lost boys! Includes hot pink fairy dress with wings and to bring that Tinker Bell look together a beautiful floral headpiece.