May 2010 Notable Toys — All

The Bullyland Museum Line Iguanodon is a 12" collectible animal figure made in Germany.

The Pirates Collection includes assorted pirate figures such as the Pirate Captain, Pirate Warrior, Pirate with Shovel, and Pirate with Spear. Launch date: May 2010.

The Incredible Creatures line features replicas of some of the most amazing creatures in the world - including this Pufferfish. The replica can be used as a learning tool to introduce young children to the Pufferfish. Educational information in five languages is included with each hand-painted, phthalate-free and safety tested replica.

Children can learn how a tadpole becomes a frog with this authentic Life Cycle of a Frog set.

Past videos: WTHRA 2010

Good Luck Minis are pocket-sized animal figures from Safari Ltd. This miniature line of favorite Safari Ltd animals include all the rich detail and realism of the regular sized lines. Each replica is hand painted, non-toxic and soft to the touch. There are 192 pieces total of each .75" to 1" replica packaged in a sturdy reusable bulk bin. Come in 34 species including: Black Bear, Gorilla, Rhino, Panda, Hermit Crab, and many more.

Dado Planks by Fat Brain Toy Co. are made of recycled plastic, feature notches which can connect and interlock with other peices for different configurations. Standard planks in various colors are also included. Dado Planks are interchangeable and can be used with all the other plank building systems. Set includes 106 pieces in five colors. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: 2010.

This ant habitat lets kids see all the inner workings of an ant colony. The Antosphere allows for children to connect and customize their own anti-gravity ant colony at home. The package contains eight pods, three bases and 18 supports.

The Calico Critters Country Tree House comes full of features for pretend play. The Country Tree House has four rooms and comes with two Mango Monkeys, a hot tub, pagoda, patio, water slide and lake. House measures 18" x 24" x 16".

These create-your-own whimsical wind-ups with this set. The Wind-up Workshop Robots come with five wind-up mechanisms, colorful cardboard robot cut outs, retro-robot stickers, wiggly eyes, sticky foam shapes, eight mini markers and more.

Left or right handed - these safe and simple scissors are ergonomically designed with little hands in mind. Kids can practice fine motor skills on simple paper patterns and use the glue stick and wiggly eyes to turn these clever cut-outs into abstract art or amazing animals. Display boards and hanging yarn are included.

The sturdy corrugate dollhouse comes complete with markers, sticker accessories, punch out dolls and easy to assemble furniture. Use the supplies included in your set or go "green" and turn every day items into awesome accessories using the enclosed fully illustrated guide. Measures 21 in x 17.25 in x 9 in assembled. The Recycled Cardboard Dollhouse includes an imprinted color-in playmat, decorative papers, four sheets of creative color-in cut-outs, 10 piece punch-out furniture set, glue stick, adhesive foam squares, 40+ color-in stickers, 12 washable markers, and instructions.

This kit has everything needed to assemble and decorate a jewelry tree. Easy to assemble 14"" wooden tree features velvety flocking and fashionable felt accents. Bonus jewelry included too! The set includes assorted felt flower and leaf shapes to decorate the tree and bird, a wooden bird tree topper, assorted felt flower shapes for jewelry making, assorted wooden beads, three satin ribbons, one pair of 100 percent steel earring hooks, a bead threader, and double-sided adhesive dots.

This Knight in Shining armor is designed for any "knight to be". This knight set is a light weight armour that coordinates with the chainmail under-armor with hood.

This coloring tray features five dimensional rubbing plates and markers. The set includes 20 printed sheets, 20 blank sheets of paper and 15 break-resistant jumbo crayons.

Decorate six sturdy boxes with icing inspired trims and colorful felt accents such as cherry pom poms, glitter pain and a sprinkle of beads. The Dainty Desserts set comes with colorful felt, felt confetti, six colorful trinket boxes, chenille yarn, glitter gel, craft glue, scissors and assorted trims. The set includes a bonus 4.5" tiered dessert tray.

The mermaid dress is an alternative to the mermaid costumes on the market. The "tail" is open, so as to not limit movement and the top is made of a spandex/sequin fabric with stretch. The straps are elastic and the tail is made from shimmer organza.

This chainmail is a hooded tunic made from fabric with the sleek touch and feel of real under-armor. For the whole effect, the chainmail hooded can be paired with the Knight and Dark Knight sets offered by Creative Education of Canada.

These capes designed for babies come with a matching finger puppet. Three styles are available: Dragon, Ladybug and Bumblebee.

Elegant Baby's Squirtie Bath Sets are designed to be simple and safe. The soft water squirters for bath or pool time are brightly colored, easy for little ones to hold, and free from phthalates. This gift set contains six individual boat-shaped water squirters.
— “What we sell time after time is the Bath Squirties from Elegant Baby,” Cheryl Richmond, owner of Punkin Doodles in Havre, Mont., told TDmonthly in March 2010.
— “The more water you can squirt, the better,” said June Hargrove, owner of Black Forest Books & Toys in Charlotte, N.C., in spring 2010 of what makes a popular bath toy in her store.

A bright smiling motor boat, cheerful skipper and faithful canine companion are designed to bring fun and interest to bath time. The two characters come out of the boat, which floats in the bath or rolls along on its hidden, friction-powered wheels for out-of-water playtime.
— Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., told TDmonthly Wow Toys is a top seller in her bath department. “We've done well with the water-centric Wow Toys. The ones that are boats are really good.”
— Out of 39 retailers surveyed in March 2010, two named Wow Toys as their best-selling line of bath items.

Durable, bright colored and safe for young children, the Coffee and Tea Service from the Spielstabil line offers kids a realistic tea party with a full host of serving ware. The tray, plates, cups and pitcher are all dishwasher and microwave safe, whether little ones want to have a pretend or real tea party.
— Kristen Pollard, owner of Mud Puddle Toys in Marblehead, Mass., told TDmonthly in spring 2010 that Haba's tea sets sell best in her bath department.
— Two of 39 retailers said in March 2010 that Haba is their best supplier of bath toys.

Part stacking toy, part water play, Funny Face Bath Beakers offer entertainment in and out of the tub. Each of four nesting beakers offers a different kind of strainer. Whether floating them or pouring water one into the next, children can find lots of ways to play with the colorfully accessorized set of characters.
— Out of 39 retailers during a March 2010 TDmonthly survey, two named Funny Face Bath Beakers by International Playthings as a top-selling bath item.

With no batteries or complex machinery to worry about, Toysmith's Wind Up Submarine automatically dives and resurfaces. The submarine is 7” in length, and its enclosed gears are designed to ensure a long life in and out of the water.
— “One thing we sell consistently is the Wind Up Submarine from Toysmith,” said Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., of the most asked-for bath toy in her store in spring 2010.
— Out of 39 retailers who participated in a March 2010 survey of best selling bath toys, three told TDmonthly Toysmith supplies their top items.

Classic ducks with a collectible twist, these phthalate-free bath floats come in six bright colors. The ducks are sold separately, ready to populate a host of toys for bath, pool or hot tub.
— “We do a lot of rubber duckies,” said Wendy Bricht, owner of Chatterpillar Toys, Gifts and Balloons in Frazier Park, Calif., when asked about her best-selling bath toys in a March 2010 survey.
— Four of 39 retailers said in spring 2010 that rubber ducks are the best seller in their bath department.