February 2011 Notable Toys — All

This game of skill features Erik balancing atop of blocks of ice that must be carefully pushed out one by one. Pressman Toy has partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to produce a line of board games and puzzles based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ highly anticipated computer-animated family film Happy Feet 2. A follow up to director George Miller’s 2006 Academy Award-winning Best Animated Feature Film, Happy Feet, Miller’s Happy Feet 2 will be presented in 3D and 2D and IMAX, and will make its theatrical debut on November 18, 2011. Launch date for game: Fall 2011.

Shaun the Sheep is back for more wild adventures from the Oscar®-winning creators of Wallace & Gromit. Fun on the farm with Shaun and his barnyard buddies springs to life, from bouncing sheep and a super-sized Timmy to bagpipe buddies and a short-sighted farmer, there’s no limit to the wild things these animals will do. Shaun the Sheep™: Spring Shenanigans, features seven wacky new episodes from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.  Shaun the Sheep is the second fastest growing children’s brand in 2009 (Source: Nielsen), and a new preschool spin off series, Timmy Time™, featuring one of the characters from Shaun the Sheep, debuted in the U.S. on Playhouse Disney in September 2010.  Five minute shorts of Shaun the Sheep currently air in the U.S. on the Disney Channel, but full-length episodes are available ONLY on DVD. Launch date: January 25, 2011.

Girls can create colorful manes and tails to get their ponies ready for the show. They can color the ponies on their own, or use the pre-decorated side and start playing right away. It’s a great craft for solo fun or to play with friends. The box folds out to become the perfect display. The set includes three 3D craft ponies, pony jump, wool, ribbons, beads, stickers, a box play scene with double-sided display panel, and five coloring sheets. Crayons are not included. Launch date: Fall 2011.

Green Lantern Quickshot Game is an action-packed game that allows kids to put their dexterity to the test as they load up their shooters with marbles and try to pop out the Green Lanterns. The game was produced in conjunction with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, on behalf of DC Entertainment, and is based on Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming 2011 film “Green Lantern.” The movie will make its theatrical debut on June 17, 2011. Launch date: May 2011.

These sparkling silicone bands can be stretched out to fit around a child's wrist, but they always go back to their original shape. The 24-Pack Baby Boy Series includes: Pacifier, Baby Boy, Safety Pin, Rabbit, Stroller, Rocking Horse.

TagTurtle is approximately 8 inches long and 5.5 inches wide. His shell is rimmed with a double layer of soft looped tags – they’re uniquely integrated into the design of the toys. Children will love to manipulate the tags.

The Wonderworld Rapping Kangaroo Sound Producing Push Toy makes a rapping-snappin­g sound and bobs its head up and down when it is pushed. The handle and wheels are wooden and the rapping giraffe is plush.
— The Rapping Kangaroo is a best seller in the wooden toys category for Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va.

Welcome Home Doll Furnishings are artistic and visually pleasing 1:6 scale furniture pieces designed for dolls.

These mystical puppets are of their own unique design. Each mythical creature features vibrant colors and whimsical details. Three new puppets: Trip Triceratops, Peter Pteranodon, Dave Dimetrodon.  Launch date: January 2011.

This wildlife animal puppet comes with a hangtag that describes its unique characteristics. Reminiscent of his true wildlife counterpart, made of soft fabrics and highly detailed wildlife designs. Launch date: January 2011.

This puppet theater and play tent in one comes with a stage opening that features pull back curtains and large back entrance. Tent fits 2 kids comfortably. Simple to set-up and breaks down for easy storage. Assembly required. Launch date: January 2011.

Every animal in this collection is a soft, girly pink. The Pinkimals collection features three cute plush animals: Flora the Poodle, Posy the Pig and Blossom the Unicorn. Launch date: January 2011.

These soft toys not only are chunky- they are adorable and very huggable. They are made of high quality plush fabric. Animals include a Cheetah, Zebra, and a Hippo. Launch date: January 2011.

This soft monster is less scary, more silly. Also comes in orange and green; a matching child's costume is available for each monster. Launch date: January 2011.

Children can transform into a colorful monster with these fuzzy costumes. The collection includes three different vibrant plush monster costumes: orange, blue and green. Every monster costume also has a coordinating monster friend. Launch date: January 2011.

Kids can learn the basics of America's Pastime with this sturdy yet gentle foam batter's set. Launch date: January 2011.

Improve concentration and attention span for all ages with this new dart set, made of sturdy yet gentle foam. Launch date: January 2011.

Improve concentration and attention span for all ages with this new ring toss game, made of sturdy foam. Launch date: January 2011.

Score a strike with these colorful caterpillar bowling pins - a great opportunity for learning sportsmanship and fair play. Launch date: January 2011.

Each puzzle features 5 easy pieces that slot together to create four jungle critters. Sets can mix and match to create a bevy of new animal breeds. Bright graphics suggest each animal's natural markings. Launch date: January 2011.

Puzzles feature natural wood grain as a back drop to vibrant silk-screened colors. Matching patterns and colors on the board help children place the pieces. Puzzle pieces are chunky in size and easy for little hands to manipulate. Comes in four designs. Launch date: January 2011.

This illustrated wooden board comes with color-coded ladybugs that are rounded and raised to provide easy removal and placement on the board. Use this matching ladybug game to introduce the concept of fair play and taking turns while sharpening focus and memory. Launch date: January 2011.

This game includes 27 wooden dominoes with cute-as-a-bug illustrations for each number. Tiles come in a portable bug habitat with sliding mesh window. Launch date: January 2011.

This fabric mailbox comes complete with three postcards—two with windows to hold family photos, Velcro-like stamps and rotating red flag. Mailbox and postcards are made of heavy fabric material to assure durability for play. Carry handle can also be used to hang mailbox on child's door. Launch date: January 2011.