March 2011 Notable Toys — Animal Figures

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.

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.

These puppies zoom around on the floor, and know to turn around when they reach a wall. They make cute noises, too. Slightly larger than the Zhu Zhu Hamsters, a variety of play sets are available for the Zhu Zhu Puppies.

These soft, plush animal banks carefully guard jingly treasures in their tummies. Available in Dogs, Pigs, and Frogs, these banks move and play their respective animal sounds when coins are added. Animated Animal Banks also aid in teaching and encouraging children to save their money.
Awards: The 2011 National Parenting Center "Seal of Approval"

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.

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.

The Children’s Zoo allows children to role-play petting and feeding animals at the zoo. This set includes four figures, piglets, goats, sheep, and lamb. Also comes with fences for the animal enclosure, rock formation with water fall, birdfeeder, and many other accessories. Recommended for ages four to ten. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
— Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that Playmobil is one of her top-three best-selling brands of toy.

Travel to incredible places in this plush locomotive with three jungle friends. Don't forget to change their places from time to time so they can see all the views. Velcro allows child to switch the three animals between the locomotive's two windows and nose. Also included is a canvas carrying tote. Made of Polyester Fiber. Surface wash, air dry.

This fun, colorful set comes with Racal Rally the cat and 6 accessory. The transparent spinning wheel can be used with your other Furry Frenzies pets. — As of 1.07.2011 this product had 4 out of 5 stars on Walmart.com and was the #14 bestselling item in the Dolls & Dollhouses category. Pros: Easy assembly; works with other FurReal pets; many accessories. Cons: Batteries not included; must apply decals before use.

This plush black cat makes "funny Halloween" cat sounds when you press the orange pumpkin on it's tail.
— Maryalice Miner, co-owner of Miner's Doll & Toy Store in Ocean Springs, Miss., told TDmonthly in a December 2011 survey that they sell items like the Gund Black Cat during the Halloween season. This way, they have a seasonally relevant product, but aren't in direct competition with the nearby Halloween store.

Mouth Man long-sleeve hoodie apparel feature animated designs that form an open-mouthed animal when the arms are folded at the chest level, bringing the particular animal to life. Eco-friendly and made in the USA.