February 2011 Notable Toys — All

With this make-your-own kit, a unique handbag design is only a few flowers and frills away. Kit includes: soft handbag with satin inner lining, six flowers, 4 ribbons, 3 jewels and 2 satin bow accessories. Each flower and bow has Velcro-like adhesive on back. Launch date: January 2011.

Girls can have some fashion fun and then store their favorite jewelry and accessories in their Vivacious Vanity. Top half of vanity separates from drawer-filled base and folds closed into an easy to store size. Includes two pull-out drawers, large mirror, three hanging hooks and detachable base. Launch date: January 2011.

This new dress-up outfit includes a ladybug polka-dot pattern dress made of satin, poly-spandex, tulle and taffeta, antennae headband and ladybug wings with easy to slip on elastic cords with Velcro-like closures. Fits sizes 4-6. Launch date: January 2011.

This baby photo quilt measures 4 feet by 4 feet and features a baby-safe mirror and peek-a-boo flap. The mat also crinkles, alerting parents that baby is crawling.

This colorful outfit includes an apron and chef's hat. Apron features two pockets and a waist strap that ties in back. Fits girls' size 4-6. Launch date: January 2011.

This play food set includes a pizza pie plate, a "loaded" pizza cut into six slices, and a kid-safe pizza roller. Launch date: January 2011.

This play food set includes a colorful strawberry, velcro banana, fried egg, pancake, and two strips of bacon. Launch date: January 2011.

Enjoy a Groovy Girls tea party with the Tea-rific Tea Set. Tea set includes a tea pot, four tea cups and saucers, creamer and sugar bowl. Launch date: January 2011.

The Cooks in the Kitchen Set is sure to bring new life to your favorite play kitchen. With pots, pans and two spatulas all colorfully designed, cooking up something fun has never been easier. Launch date: January 2011.

This colorful set matches other items in the Groovy Girls collection. Set includes four bowls, flower-shaped plates, forks, knives and spoons. Launch date: January 2011.

This colorful kitchen features pink and green, bright floral designs. Kitchen includes, sink, oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, cupboard, towel rack and a groovy dish towel. Launch date: January 2011.

Scatter the bug cards all over the table or floor.  Players race to capture the bugs by covering each Bug Card with a matching Leaf Card—It's a wild scramble to find each bug. The first player to cover all of the matching Bug Cards wins. 2-6 players. Launch date: September 2011.

First, a crazy definition is read to the group by the "Wordmeister." Next, players must grab three random word cubes and create a new word to fit the definition. Each new word is read out loud, and the "Wordmeister" picks the best one. The player whose words are chosen the most wins. 3-7 players. Launch date: March 2011.
Awards: TDmonthly Top Toy Award, June 2011
— Why it won: Fauxabulary is a great game for large groups. It's similar to Apples to Apples, but creating new words out of different word-parts encourages kids to think creatively, and have fun with letters. It combines the silly group fun of Apples to Apples with the fast-paced scramble to create and find words like Scrabble or Boggle, and is reasonably priced relative to similar party games.

The LEGO DUPLO ZipBin Legoville Toy Box and Playmat has a colorful city theme and can be used as a fun storage container for DUPLO blocks as well as an easy to clean playmat. Sturdy, strong, stackable, portable. DUPLO Blocks not included.

The LEGO DUPLO ZipBin Toy Box and Playmat has a colorful animal theme and can be used as a fun storage container for DUPLO blocks as well as an easy to clean playmat. Sturdy, strong, stackable, portable. DUPLO Blocks not included.

Unzip the graphic, patch adorned exterior of this backpack into a 2-lane drag strip with a winding cityscape in the background.  The car’s body is integrated into the shape of the backpack – with a sewn on Hot Wheels patch on the hood.

Imagine Darth Vader speeding through the trench of the Death Star after the Rebel fighters, guiding his TIE Fighter in and out of obstacles, Rebel fire, and into space.  Unzip the LEGO Star Wars ZipBin TIE Fighter and you find yourself in that very trench. Dodge other starfighters to land safely in the loading bay before fighting your way to the control room.  Use the ZipBin TIE Fighter as a space-port garage or storage bin for all the pieces. LEGO Blocks not included.

This carry case has vibrant summer colors on the outside and a paradise beach inside. Girls can carry anything from sunglasses and sunscreen to sandwiches and juice.

This beautiful Barbie ZipBin®Clutch is a girly accessory for any outfit.  With Barbie-pink woven designs on the front dressing room on the inside, the Barbie ZipBin Clutch  lets every girl make a statement. Launch date: June 1st, 2011.

This mansion doubles as storage. When fully opened, it is a girly, two story house for Barbie and her friends. When shut, kids can store anything from Barbie to makeup to notes passed in class.

This battle case doubles as both a storage case for the Ninjago masters to be stored in as well as the supreme battle arena. When it’s time to fight, chose between fire and ice for your showdown.  Featuring colorful artwork, the case can be used to store Ninjago figures, spinners, weapons and cards all away neatly. Portable; LEGO Bricks not included.

This double sided playmat and animal figurine set allows children to creatively experience the safari environment. Real Relics Safari-Land includes 4 museum quality animals and a large wipe clean 2-sided playmat.

This dinosaur playset allows children to explore realistic, prehistoric figurines and there environement. Real Relics Dino-Land includes 4 museum quality animals and a large wipe clean 2-sided playmat.

Keep your child neat with ZipBin Fire House PlayPack.  ZipBin Fire House PlayPack is a backpack that looks like a Fire House. Pull the velcro firetruck flap open to see inside the firehouse. It acts as a playset, but is also useful for storing die-cast trucks and other toys. When play is done, the firehouse zips up, capturing the toys inside for easy clean up!  This play set includes 1 - 3" die cast firetruck with ladder.