February 2015 Notable Toys — All

The largest Brackitz set, The Master Builder Set, contains 200 pieces ((120) wooden planks, (20) blue 90° connectors, (20) orange 90° connectors, (20) yellow 120° connectors and (20) red 120° connectors). The Master Builder Set retails at $99.95. This set is designed for kids who want a no-limits building kit and educational toy. Ideal for building, balancing and active early-math learning. Perfect for family fun!
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval

The Architect Set contains 100 pieces ((60) wooden planks, (10) blue 90° connectors, (10) orange 90° connectors, (10) yellow 120° connectors and (10) red 120° connectors). This set retails at $59.95. This is a clear choice for the little builders and architects in your life. Perfect for the curious mind this set can provide countless hours of fun!
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval

The Creator Set is the smallest of the three sets sold. Boys and girls can create structures and models with endless possibilities. It contains 50 pieces ((30) wooden planks, (5) blue 90° connectors, (5) orange 90° connectors, (5) yellow 120° connectors and (5) red 120° connectors). This set retails at $29.95.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval

Native to Australia, chalamydosaurus kingii or frilled lizard is one of the wackiest lizards to roam planet Earth. So in order to keep young lizard enthusiasts out of harm’s way, OWI has created a freakish robot lizard that is actually fun to play with. The Kingii Dragon Robot is a smart super lizard with artificial intelligence (AI). Similar to the original from Australia, when this robot feels threatened, it gapes its mouth, flashes its eyes, and dramatically spreads and flaps its frill (pleated material that encircles its head) in a threatening manner. If you are not intimidated by these shenanigans, it then turns around, front and back legs erratically move as if it were scampering away from danger.

Kingii Dragon Robot by OWI has an infrared sensor that is programmed to “escape” or “follow-me”. If the infrared sensor is activated in the “escape” mode the robot will automatically act “shocked!”, spreading its frill, dropping its jaw, illuminates its bicolor LED eyes and will scurry away from you until it escapes to a safe distance. If the infrared sensor is switched to the “follow-me” mode using the 2 way function switch, then the robot will assess danger by bluffing the attacker (unfurling and shaking its frill). When the robot does not sense danger it will proceed to follow you like a pet lizard. Thank goodness, that unlike the wacky frilled lizard that roams in Australia’s tropical woodland, OWI’s Kingii Dragon Robot is whimsically kooky and fun to build.

Gasoline is currently the fuel of choice, but petroleum used to make it is becoming increasingly difficult to find and is contributing to environmental issues and worldwide problems. Automobile manufacturers know this and are spending tremendous amounts of money to develop alternative fuel for the future. A few years ago, OWI introduced a Salt Water Fuel Cell vehicle and is now introducing another alternative fuel and eco-friendly vehicle. Let us introduce you

Air as fuel...could possibly be another alternative to petroleum. Air is available 24/7, does not run out and it’s free. By golly, we might have something here and OWI’s O2 Power Racer can break down this technology to its simplest form. This is an amazing kit that uses the vision of our ancestors back in the middle of the 19thcentury. Now, your child can gain valuable insight into propulsion via compressed air.

Assembly and operation is a breeze. A pump-up bar with a pressure meter is built into the car for easy operation. This meter measures the volume of compressed air. The air chamber is a silicon tube (not a PVC tube used by others). The silicon tube creates an air tight fit. Another safety device implemented into the kit is a safety valve. If the user keeps pumping while the tank is full, the safety valve will open and bleed the air automatically. Anyway, back to the air in the tank. When the air chamber is full, you can release the compressed air; the air then expands and drives the vehicle a distance up to 50 meters in 35 seconds. The car is fast and furious fun that requires no batteries or specific weather conditions to limit its usage. OWI’s O2 Power Racer is not only designed with the environment in mind, but is also fun and easy to build!

Living in many different environments from swamps to deserts, forests to mountains, mountain lions are a highly adapted species. Our New 2015 Wildlife Wonders Puma Concolor figure measures 10.5" L x 4.75"H (26.5 cm x 12 cm) and recommended for children 3 and up. Scale 1:9.4. All products are 100% guaranteed and lead-free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com and explore the educational information we have available in 5 different languages.

In Greek Mythology, Pyrois pulled the fiery chariot of the sun god Helios across the sky to create the sunrise and sunsets. Our New 2015 Mythical Realms® Pyrois figure measures 5.75” L x 3.5” W x 3.25”H (12.5 cm x 9 cm 8.25 cm) and recommended for children 3 and up. All products are 100% guaranteed and lead-free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com and explore the educational information we have available in 5 different languages.

Journey deep into the abyss to discover the Cave Dragon. Our New 2015 hand-painted Cave Dragon measures 6.5" L x 5.25" W x 3.25" H and is suitable for ages 4 and up. All Safari Ltd® toys are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit www.safariltd.com to view and purchase Safari Ltd® products and explore educational information in five languages.

Armed with a sharp retractable claw and being capable of running 24 miles per hour (40 kilometers per hour), the Velociraptor was a formidable predator in the Cretaceous period. Our New 2015 Carnegie Collection Velociraptor figure measures 8” L x 3.25” H (20.25 cm x 8.25 cm) and recommended for children 3 and up. Scale 1:10. All products are 100% guaranteed and lead-free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com and explore the educational information we have available in 5 different languages.

Classic Rally flip caps are double billed hats that flip up to reveal artwork between the two bills. The Rally Flip Cap® still serves its purpose of providing shade for your eyes while keeping the integrity of its quality look, comfort, and fit.

Our goal is to create good looking hats with a hidden wow factor. It's important that these don't look like a novelty hat at all times.

Rally Flip Caps have a 6" x 2-1/2" dry erase board on the under side of their bills. When not in use, they snap shut along the hat's main structure, maintaining the look of a normal ball cap. And when feeling the call of the pen--an included black dry erase marker--the boards flip 90 degrees upward, standing tall along their cap's front end. These are known as Dry Erase Snapbacks.

All of the rally flip caps have a double bill that flips up, but they don't all have whiteboards on them. Some have shiny satin fabric with vibrant artwork on the underside. These are known Classic Rally Flip Caps.

Having these options makes our product unique and special in its own way, giving the user an ability to transform their hat on demand.

The Rally Flip Cap® still serves its purpose of providing shade for your eyes while keeping the integrity of its quality look, comfort, and fit. At the moment all of our hats are snapbacks, but fitted RFC's are currently being developed.

Every Minecraft world has a village hidden somewhere. Create and customize your own, all with LEGO bricks. In this LEGO micro-world you can build your houses and grow the crops, but watch out for the aggressive Zombies that menace the Villagers. Below the village is a mine, so beware of the TNT when you go wandering, as the walls can explode. Comes with 3 buildable Micromob figures: the Pig, the Villager and the Zombie.
— Three out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that LEGO was their best-selling brand of licensed toys.

In Disney's Frozen, Anna is a spirited daydreamer who ends a wintry spell with the help of her sister Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf the snowman, and her own determination. Kids will love re-creating Anna's magical adventures in Arendelle with this delightful doll. Featuring true-to-movie details, Anna wears her signature outfit that fans of the film will instantly recognize.

This Elsa doll, from the new Disney film Frozen, captures the essence of her beloved character in her elegant fashion recognizable from the film. She sparkles in an ethereal gown, with a look both as delicate as a snowflake and as majestic as her own icy powers. A scoop neck strip of white showcases the gorgeous bodice of light blue sparkles accented with a deep blue ribbon sash. The long blue skirt stops just above the floor to provide a peek at her translucent blue heels. A sheer white overcoat detailed with snowflake sparkles completes the sophisticated look, while her flowing blond hair, pulled into a side braid and topped with a translucent, glittery blue tiara is the perfect final touch. Girls will love reenacting the adventures of Elsa from the film or creating new ones for this beautiful and elegant character.

Inspired by the Disney film Frozen, this expandable play set allows girls to re-create the adventures of the film's two lead characters, sisters Anna and Elsa (dolls sold separately), opening to feature two beautiful settings: the impressive manse in Arendelle that Anna calls home and the majestic ice palace Elsa creates high up in the mountains. Anna's half of the playset is the perfect place for the lovable character to call home. Take the airy staircase upstairs where Anna can get ready at her vanity, complete with chair and perfume bottle. Downstairs, Anna can enjoy a tasty treat in her kitchen, which features a stovetop that flips into a tabletop, or she warm up by the “fire” on her cozy chaise complete with pink pillow. Elsa's half features a massive room with a translucent blue “icy” throne, complete with a special spot to rest her scepter. Elsa stays beautiful with a vanity of her own, which doubles as a bed and has a beautiful printed blanket. Flip the playset around to reveal a majestic "snowy" mountain with a slide for the sisters to take a ride. Castle comes with 10+ film-inspired accessories, including an adorable Olaf the snowman figurine, who can also go for a ride down the mountain slide. Dolls sold separately.

Build, create and build again! This large set features 270 pieces including a hammer, screwdriver, pliers and wrench! A fun way to practice hand/eye coordination. Package measures 22" x 16" x 3.75".

The magic of the New York Times bestseller Press Here is now available in game form! Hervé Tullet has reimagined his groundbreaking book in an entirely new dimension. Players take turns completing color sequences by placing red, blue, and yellow playing pieces on one of twenty-five fabulously designed game boards. What seems like a simple choice is likely to lead to animated discussion as players come to understand the visual logic at the heart of the game. With two levels of play to choose from—so that it's easy enough for a toddler to grasp, but also complex enough to challenge older siblings and adults—this engaging game delivers hours of entertainment for the whole family.

Licensed soft doll in whimsical 2-dimensional design by artist Jennifer Vallez makes a big fashion statement with creative fun! Oversized 18" woven cotton doll features a black and white screen-print outfit on front and contrasting custom textile print on back for coloring and decorating with any favorite markers.

Get "blown" away creating stencil art with blow pens and colored pencils! Children can experiment with fun blow pens to create brightly colored artwork in their sketchbook using the stencil spinner, chipboard shapes and colored pencils. Blow pens are BPA-free and safe for children. Practice mixing colors, creating "negatives" with the chipboard shapes, or using the stencil spinner - choose from a variety of shapes and letters. When the fun is over, everything stores neatly inside the package.

Tilt the can to feel the power of an earthquake in your hand. Earthquake shakes, rattles and rolls when set down on a flat surface. Crazy shaking fun.

Lennja is a big sister! Her Elin don't always get along but they are the best of friends and they love to play. They will play and help teach your little one what being as sister means. Lennja and Elin have soft bodies and are 12" and 8" respectively.

Explore the outer limits of your creativity with various patterns to choose from. This set includes 1 handle with 2 interchangeable rollers, 3 various pattern designs, a rolling pin and a dough cutter.

Four intense categories are waiting to work out your brain from all angles at once - Brain Bending Conundrums, IQ Squares, Picture Problems, and Word Mixers. Challenge your friends and see who's the smartest!

The easy make and bake eraser kit where you can shape your very own eraser. The Creatibles DIY Eraser Kit is easy as 1,2,3. You build it, bake it and erase with it. Make all sorts of amazing eraser creations with this Do It Yourself kit. Creatibles comes with 12 pliable clay colors that can be mixed for an endless amount of hues. Create any kind of cool shapes, characters or whatever you want your eraser to be. Follow the baking instructions and you'll have an amazing eraser all your own. And it comes in a nifty reusable case. It's fun to make and fun to erase.