March 2011 Notable Toys — All

In Spell it! players roll the five-sided lettered die. Using at least 3 of the 5 letters they must call out a word related to the given theme. The first to call out the word and spell it correctly wins a chip worth the number of letters in the word. If the word is misspelled, no points are received. Themes include "Home Sweet Home," "Around the World," "Famous People," "Sports, Games, and Hobbies," "Create a Theme," and "No Nouns." "Spell It! is truly a party game with words. There is always a challenge to get the longest word in the right theme and spell it correctly," Nicole Britton from Blue Orange Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.

Each card lists 6 items. Players roll the die and the number rolled tells them what to sketch. Each person simultaneously sketches a different item. The challenge is to draw quickly enough to grab the highest-valued token, but carefully enough that opponents can identify the drawn image. Points are gained in two ways: when one player correctly identifies another's drawing the artist gets points, and the player who correctly identifies the image gets points as well. After 10 rounds, the one with the most points wins. Launch date: June 2011.

Fastrack is an all-new kind of sports game. It consists of a wooden tray with an elastic band across each end and a bridge in the middle with a slot opening. Each side starts with 5 wooden disks. Using the elastic cord, players must be quick and aim well to be the first to send all of the disks zooming across to the other side. The first to successfully clear all 10 disks to the opponent's side wins the round. "Fastrack is high quality, eco-friendly, durable and made of wood," Nicole Britton from Blue Orange Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.
Awards: 2011 Dr. Toy's Best Green Product; 2011 ASTRA Best Toys for Kids
— In a July 2014 survey, one out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that Fastrack was their store's best-selling toy.

Arrange colorful cubes in different designs with Pixy Cubes. Each cube is colored green, red, yellow and blue- either as solids, halves or in two variations of crescent shapes. Players can race for speed, challenge their memory, or simply create pictures and designs as a pastime. "With so many options and travel-friendly packaging, Pixy Cubes is perfect for an afternoon of fun and mental stimulation," Nicole Britton from Blue Orange Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.

Dragon Face is perfect for the chess and checker enthusiast and ideal for those with a penchant for fantasy and strategy games. Each side has an Emperor, 6 Ambassadors and 7 Governors. Each piece can move in different ways. Players capture an opponent's piece by jumping over it; that piece is then turned upside down and becomes the players own. The end goal is to capture the Emperor by locking it in. "Dragon Face is a great strategy game and a perfect way to develop critical thinking skills and concentration," Nicole Britton at Blue Orange Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.

Analyze Me is filled with questions designed to help players get to know their family and friends a little better. Players ask a question from 1 of 4 categories: Work Life, Private Life, Social Life and Play Life. The others submit a card face-down indicating their answer (either A,B or C). If the player guesses who answered what correctly they win the category card. The first player to collect 1 of each category card wins the game. "Analyze Me is the perfect party game to play with friends and family. It will lead to lively discussions, a few secrets and a little honesty as your opponents become confidants," Nicole Britton at Blue Orange Games told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.

Are you ready for big-kid fun? Join BJ, Claire and Jade as Barney teaches them that even if you're not big enough to do all the things your friends are doing, there are new friends to meet and new games to play right now. Discover that big-sized fun is waiting every morning, and every day is loaded with Tee-riffic adventures. Includes two bonus features. Total running time 58 minutes.

Angelina Ballerina is a little star with big dreams of becoming a prima ballerina. This feisty little mouse works hard to reach her goal and along the way, always learns from her mistakes. When little girls share in Angelina's experiences, they're inspired to go after their big dreams too. While all the dancers learn to work together, Angelina realizes she loves Hip-Hop, rock bands, fiddles and more. Kids can move and groove along with Angelina as she directs a Hip-Hop musical and discovers she was born to be a star. Includes five episodes and a "Dancing Star" memory game bonus feature. 61 minutes run time. Release date: June 24, 2011.

Sweet Dreams is a new, eight episode collection from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment.  Join Thomas & Friends, Fireman Sam, Barney, Bob the Builder, Kipper, Angelina Ballerina and newest HIT family members Roary the Racing Car and Timmy Time as they tuck in for some sleepytime good viewing. Join Thomas as he lights up the tracks for an evening concert and see how Angelina discovers the importance of a good night's sleep during her sleepless sleepover. Then, watch as Barney shows you the magic of nighttime and Bob the Builder lights up a football field for a nighttime game. Total run time is 87 minutes. Release date: May 24, 2011.

Plump and cute, this baby's toy is huggable and extremely soft. It has the "Fuzzle Flare" and the baby cuteness...made of the softest, designer fabrics. 10" long.

The classic, beautiful, silky soft, stately cat. Looks like a real cat with exceptional details and distinctive expression. 16" tall.

New styles of the very popular "Fuzzles!" They come in 16" and 11" and in many animal styles. Girls love their zany colors and fashion-forward fabrics. Girls love to collect them, trade them, bond with them and just carry them everywhere.

A new style of Sassy Pet Saks, one of four styles with a removeable soft doll. Both the doll and the sak are dressed in shiny, glittery, ruffled satins, silks, and jewels. There are two fairies and two princesses. Dolls are 7" tall. Saks are 7" wide.

Noval is a strategy-based card game for 2-4 players, featuring uniquely shaped cards and easy to learn gameplay. The first player without any cards wins. Seems easy enough, but Noval is packed full of surprises and often frustrating twists. Kids will have fun bragging after they force other players to pick up piles of cards, and opponenys will have fun trying to get revenge by making the player do the same. There is no complicated score keeping and game rules are simple and exciting. Players match or beat other players cards. If they can’t they pick up the pile of already played cards. Three hidden cards will keep players guessing who will win down to their last card.

Designed by the French visionary Jean Albert Grégoire, the Panhard Dyna X was a light-weight compact saloon car that featured a front-wheel drive transmission. This 1:43 scale model depicts the EVIAN water delivery car of the mid 1900’s.

The 4CV is an economy car that was produced by the French manufacturer Renault. This was the first French car to sell over a million units. It features a rear-engine, rear-wheel drive and front suicide doors. This 1:43 scale model features the “32000 km Around The World” theme.

At the core of this game lies a fast paced word game that will help children develop many useful skills including improving their spelling and vocabulary and the ability to think quickly under pressure. The rules of the game are simple. Each player selects 20 lettered tiles and must be the first person to spell 5 different words (a 2 letter, 3 letter, 4 letter, 5 letter and 6 letter word) within a five minute time frame. The first player to do this will score points for tiles left unused by his/her opponents. The first player to score 100 points wins the game. To make the game a little easier for new spellers, simply remove or extend the timer or omit the 5 and 6 letter word requirement.

This comprehensive set includes a pretty flower-themed workstation with swiveling stem and easy open and close access to the storage case for beads.  The flower features an easy spray system-just arrange the colorful beads on the provided templates; press the flower stem to mist, and watch as the beads magically stick together. Complete with more than 800 beads and five template sheets.

Everything kids need for all over clean, the Glamology Pearly Shampoos and Face and Body Cleanser uses pH balanced ingredients to cleanse away dirt from the face, body and hair safely and effectively. Extremely gentle, kids can customize their creations to their skin and hair type using the colorful ingredients to create pearly shampoos and face and body cleanser.

Whirl ‘n Wear Charms basic kit is the Spectacular Spinner which includes an innovative threader that allows children to make necklaces, bracelets, anklets and key chains more safely, easily and quickly.  Children become designers as they place the charms in their desired pattern, spin the wheel, insert the string threader and spin the wheel again to create a unique and colorful accessory to wear or gift.  There is no tying or knotting necessary.  The Spectacular Spinner Set includes the automatic stringing machine, 37 large charms, 48 small charms, 12 end fasteners, 3 keychain attachments, 4 large spacers, 4 small spacers and over 9-½ feet of clear elastic string.

Kids can Whipple up 12 treats including cupcakes and pies. The set includes a two-tiered "cake," which doubles as a keepsake box that can be decorated with crème and dazzle with rhinestones and beads. Great for parties and take home "treats."

These little imps are creepy and cuddly. They measure 8inches tall and are stuffed with mischief. The first assortment includes two of Living Dead Dolls’ most popular characters, Sadie and Eggzorcist. Sadie sports her signature black dress, while Eggzorcist features her fluffy bunny costume and noose. As both stare at you with their unblinking eyes, you can’t help but wonder what terrifying plans they have in store for when the lights go out. Launch date: June 2011.

Mezco continues its adventures in the universe of Little Big Planet as it reaches into the magical world of Little Big Planet and brings SackBoy to life with an all-new figure that can be decorated and customized. The Little Big Planet SackBoy Do-It-Yourself Figure stands 9 inches tall. Cast in pure white vinyl he is ready to be customized. Kids can paint him, use markers, or add glitter. The Little Big Planet SackBoy Do-It-Yourself Figure features 5 points of articulation and is packaged in a collector friendly window box. Launch date: June 2011.

Join Thomas the Tank Engine and all his railway pals as they celebrate the joy and surprises of birthdays in Thomas & Friends: The Birthday Express. Thomas & Friends continues to teach timeless life lessons such as discovery, friendship and cooperation, inviting children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Birthdays always come with surprises when your engine friends are part of the celebration. Percy must safely deliver a beautifully wrapped present, while Thomas encounters a mystery as he takes Sir Topham Hatt to the party. Includes four episodes and two special bonus features. Total running time: 46 minutes. Launch date: May 17, 2011.