March 2011 Notable Toys — All

Made of 100% hypo-allergenic silicone, SLAPlets and SLAPlinx are customizable, tradeable fashion. The SLAPlet is a bright silicone slap bracelet that can be customized with slip-on SLAPlets. There are currently 6 fun colors available (blue, black, red, white, purple and pink) with six more on the way. Each SLAPlet comes with three SLAPlinx. SLAPlinks can also be bought separately in twelve-packs for $5.99.

Now you kids write on the walls without getting in trouble. Put large sheets of light-sensitive paper on the wall (or ceiling) and use the included laser to write sharp, bright- green drawings. The effect is terrific in a dark room. Comes with two poster-size wall clings that can be put together for really monumental drawing spaces.

Who doesn't want their own neon sign? This toy is packaged with themed templates, such as Cars or Disney Princess, to create a neon sign on. Older kids can be really creative by using the colorful glowing threads to write or draw anything they choose.

Topozoo Dragon, new for 2011, features a shimmering black finish and red felt wings.  Felt 'flames' complete this fire-breathing animal. Compatible with all other Topozoo playsets.

New Topozoo unicorn features a sparkly surface and felt wings made from recycled bottles. The unicorn's wings can be reversed to be either pink or purple. Can be mixed and matched with all other Topozoo figures.

The Topozoo Spring Set, new for 2011, contains one Duck and one Bunny.  Both include felt parts made from recycled plastic bottles, and both are reversible.

This plush toy is crazy plump and full of squish for hours of cuddle time happiness. Designs include Pastel Dot Horse, Pastel Dot Hippo, Yellow Giraffe, Blue Dog and Pink Dog. Matches other Fuzzles baby products from Douglas.

The Rattles have a sturdy clear plastic teething ring filled with natural wooden balls that rattle when shaken attached to a soft toy animal head. Pastel Dot Horse, Pastel Dot Hippo and Yellow Giraffe are all three new to this line.

The new Fuzzle design uses the soft baby palette with a twist of color combinations full of polka dot fun. The new Baby Giraffe Lil’ Snuggler is equally delicious in buttery soft yellow with beautifully striped yellow edges. Each blanket incorporates a 13” by 13” square of uber soft fabric and a plush animal head. Each one is fully lined and thickly edged with ultra-soft satin that begs to be rubbed. Each Lil’ Snuggler™ is completely machine washable for good health and safety.

Start your engines and chuff along to the ultimate playdate!  Thomas and all his railway friends welcome you aboard for three exciting DVDs. Adventure is full steam ahead as the engines attend Sodor’s Winter Festival, race along with a new jet engine, visit the construction site of the new school, track down a possible monster and much more!  The Set includes these 3 DVDs: Thomas and the Really Brave Engine, Thomas and the Jet Engine, On-Site with Thomas. Bonus features include 4 singalong songs and 7 DVD games.

Ready, Set, Play!  It’s a party on the playground with everyone’s favorite purple pal Barney in the all-new, 3-disc gift set Barney PlayDate Pack.  Come along for some tee-rific fun as Barney and his friends build their own airplane for a tropical island adventure, put on a musical game show and visit Barney at home. The set includes these 3 DVDs: Let’s Pretend with Barney, Can You Sing That Song, Come On Over to Barney’s House. Total running time is 146 minutes. Launch date: April 5, 2011.

Episodes include: “The Big Chase”  “Bitzer From the Black Lagoon” “Zebra Ducks of the Serengeti”  “Bitzer’s Basic Training” “The Magpie”  “The Boat” and “Hide & Squeak.”  Bonus features include The Mini Making of Shaun Video and Timmy’s Tune #1.

Print Pizzazz Zazzy Legs hang from shelves, tables, closet doors, mirrors or anywhere a young girl wants to drape them. The 25inch long, soft plush animals exceed safety standards and are machine washable. Characters include Zazzy Legs Frog, Zazzy Legs Monkey, Zazzy Legs Dog and Zazzy Legs Cat.

There are nine new 7" Lil’ Cheeks. Like the 14" Cheery Cheeks, Lil' Cheeks are made of a blend of textured fabrics and a mix and match collection of patterns including stripes and flowers. The bold blend of colors is delightful and somewhat unexpected. These soft toys took their inspiration from the fashion runway with a sense of confidence and style. The details on these truly cheery animals are all embroidered including the eyes, mouth, nose, cheeks and freckles. These toys have soft, squeezable bodies and big paws. Launch date: February 2011.

Contemporary design, solid construction, quality workmanship, interactivity, and
100% sustainably harvested wood are features of Areaware's David Weeks Animal collection. The David Weeks Animal collection is comprised gorillas, bears, wild boars, rhinos, and elephants. Each is made from sustainably harvested beech wood and can hold as many poses as one’s imagination allows. They are heirloom quality but strong enough to sustain any mischief that comes their way. Prices start at $65.

Purse Switchables are purses that change in a snap. A little girl can change the style of her purse by snapping on a new cover. The purse handles and liners are 12inches x 8inches. The handles are easy to grasp. The covers are easy to snap on and off. There are 12 colorful covers to choose from with different textures, materials and designs.Daisy is green with quilted petals, Rasta is a shaggy pink and green striped, Cuppy is pink with a quilted cupcake, Rosy is a lavender satin with a row of colorful roses. The base purses, which are purse liners with handles, are $15 each and come in three color options: Aqua, Pink and Purple. The Purse Covers are $10. This is where the fun and creativity comes to play. There are 12 different 8inch x 8inch covers to choose from and collect.

Spanish for Kids is an award-winning Spanish immersion DVD series featuring the adorable Fritzi, an animated mouse who interacts with live-action adults and children to help teach Spanish.  In Las Estaciones (The Seasons), Fritzi wants to celebrate his birthday, which comes in the Fall.  With the help of his friend Maria, young viewers learn about the many joys associated with all four seasons, from sledding and snowball fights in winter (el invierno), to trick-or-treating in autumn (el otoño). 

Smokey and the Bandit II debuted in the United States on August 15, 1980. It was the sequel to the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit, which starred Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason, Jackie Gleason and Dom DeLuise.  The story centers on Bo "Bandit" Darville (Burt Reynolds) a now washed-up has-been living in the past.  It has been years since Bandit and Cledus "Snowman" Snow (Jerry Reed) made their famous 28-hour run to Texas for a few cases of Coors.  It is not till Big Enos and Little Enos make them an offer on another cross-country run that Cledus seeks the help of Frog (Sally Field) to encourage the Bandit to sober up and regain his fitness.  The job involves transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas and once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice played by Jackie Gleason is in hot pursuit to apprehend Bandit in the name of the law.  Frog abandons her second attempt at wedding Buford T. Justice's son Junior to help and buys Bandit a 1980 Turbo Trans Am powered by the Turbo 301; his iconic get-a-way car. Features full metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates, opening doors, hood and trunk, fabric seat belts and is officially licensed by automotive manufacture and respective entertainment affiliation. Launch date: March 2011.

In motorsports there is a safety or “Pace Car” that is used to limit the speed of the competing cars on a racetrack for a caution period.  During this period competitors are not allowed to pass the Pace Car.  The officials at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have been selecting a Pace Car and its driver for the Indy 500 each year the race has been held.  For the 1980 Indy 500 Race a distinctive 1980 Pontiac Turbo-Trans Am was the official Pace Car.  Powered by a turbocharged 4.9L V-8 engine, the Turbo-Trans Am needed only minor modifications to bring it up to Pace Car specs. The 1980 Trans Am was piloted by 1950 Indy 500 winner Johnnie Parsons, Sr. GreenLight recreates this machine on 1:18 scale with all details 100% accurate from the flaming chicken on the hood to the monster engine under the hood. Features full metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates, opening doors, hood and trunk, fabric seat belts and is officially licensed by automotive manufacture and respective entertainment affiliation. Launch date: March 2011.

This clever version of tick-tack-toe never ends in a tie. There are three O pieces, which also are numbered 1, 3 and 5, and three X pieces, numbered 2, 4 and 6. If your first game of tick-tack-toe ends in a tie, then play continues based on the numbers 1 through 6 that are on the pieces. Number 1 (an O) moves first to another open spot on the board. Then Number 2 takes a turn (an X) , then Number 3, and so on, until a player gets three X's or O's in a row. It takes real thought and makes tick-tack-toe fun again.

StoryPlay Cards are an illustrated set of 88 cards plus two wild cards. They are for 1 or more players. Kids can use them for storytelling: Deal 5-7 cards per person and then have each person tell a story using the cards in their hands. There are people, places, objects, elements and treasures (among others). These cards can also be used for playing a wide variety of card games. They also can be used as a simple way for kids to talk about their day: Lay out some or all of the cards. The child picks the one that says something about their day or how they are feeling and shares it with others.

Friendship Linkz are colorful friendship bracelets hand-made in Peru using Fair Trade practices.  Each one comes with a silk-screened clay bead at the end. On one side of the bead "lives" a totem animal; on the other side "lives" a special word that relates to each animal. Friendship Linkz can connect kids to things that matter most in life: their friends, favorite animals, and words to live by.

Whether serving lemonade in the yard on a hot summer day or selling cookies at a local fair, this easy-to-assemble, mobile solid wood stand will help kids learn about business. Kids can use the included Design Idea Book and decorating accessories to give their stand a unique, personal touch. Extra inventory or other items can be stored on the sturdy shelf underneath. When finished, simply fold the stand up and slide it into a closet, store it in the garage, or put it in the trunk of your car. Easy to assemble, store and move; made of solid wood.

The newest addition to the Shrinky Dinks line. This 6 sheet pack of Shrinky Dinks Sunshine Yellow allows you to brighten up your Shrinky Dinks projects without using a bright marker or paint. This sunny yellow can be used as a background with our other plastics or can be used to accent anything...or use it alone to make your own bright shining piece. Use Sunshine Yellow with Permanent Marker, Paint Pens or Alcohol based rubber stamping inks. Creative fun for more "BRIGHT" ideas.