May 2010 Notable Toys — All

The Name Puzzle Stool can be personalized with child's name and has a back that flips down so child can use it as a step stool. Launch date: April 2010.

The Big Picture is a socially conscious salute to Uncle Rock’s musical heroes, including 12 original songs and two covers. Known for his rockabilly style and lyricism inspired by Roald Dahl and Shel Silverstein, Uncle Rock offers a musical variety show here with songs about recycling, acceptance of differences and the importance of shopping locally. Publicist Beth Blenz-Clucas of Sugar Mountain PR told TDmonthly, "These songs are fun but also provide food for thought." Launch date: April 13, 2010.
— Jenn Savedge of Mother Nature Network praised the CD for being “socially conscious” but not “sickeningly sweet.” She told fellow parents, “You'll honestly be glad when your kids want to hear it again and again.”
— Jeff Bogle of Out With The Kids was equally impressed by the mellow and more upbeat songs featured on the CD. He proclaimed, “If you’ve never owned an Uncle Rock album before, now is the time to rectify that situation.”

A retailer can carry over 5,000 names in a space as small as a counter display. This retail-friendly personalized music CD uses a child´s name to be the main character and is personalized in other ways at home by the customer using "grab and go" internet technology. No rack system and no special equipment or mass amounts of inventory are required. The CDs come pre-packed in a colorful and informative countertop display with built-in audio samples. Company President Kurt Penberg told TDmonthly, "Kids Juke Box is the only company in the world that offers Any Name personalized music. No other product gives a better return on space than Kids Juke Box." Launch date: Dec. 25, 2008.

"Green Golly & Her Golden Flute" introduces children to classical music via a lighthearted embellishment of the tale of Rapunzel. Green Golly relies on her musical abilities to help unravel the mysteries of life in this engaging tale of romance and rescue. Elizabeth Waldman Frazier, President of Waldmania Public Relations, told TDmonthly, "Green Golly & Her Golden Flute brings a breath of fresh air to kids’ recordings, combining classical music, storytelling, and comedy." Launch date: May 11, 2010.
— “The music is gorgeous!” enthused Heather, The 24/7 Mom. Heather felt that “the story is absolutely hilarious,” and that “this CD is an awesome way to introduce children to classical music without them saying, ‘Mom!  Turn on Hannah Montana.’ “
— Sheri of This Bird’s Day incorporated the CD into her daughter’s bedtime ritual: “The classical music is soothing and relaxing, and it has the added benefit of a beautiful bedtime story to kick off Baby Bird’s nighttime routine as well as mine.”

Jessie comes packaged with a USB key that provides access to Hub City and to Nuna, a magical, natural forest off the mainland in KizPlanet. Jessie is the steward of the "green" island of Nuna. She loves nature and animals, doesn't mind getting dirty, and is a mix of a tomboy spirit and a compassionate nature. With Nuna KizPals Jessie or Takoda, kids gain additional interaction points in Nuna and Hub City, unique areas for their avatar to check out, and new quests, games and adventures. Launch date: 2010.

This solo activity kit doesn't require reading and comes with 13 interchangeable parts for three spaceships, plus 60 decorative stickers. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010

This portable play set has a handle at the top and a door that opens to store all the pieces inside. It contains 22 pieces, includes a couple of pirates, a skeleton, guns and other accessories, and even a cannon that really fires cannonballs.

This 3 Channel R/C helicopter features a gyro system for precision control. The metal frame has proven to withstand dozens of crashes. The mini helicopter charges directly from the controller which uses "AA" batteries and has a full-function trim control for the perfect flight.

This 1:10 scale gas-powered off-road Monster Truck by Himoto Racing features a large capacity 75 cc leak-proof fuel tank with overflow pipe. Other features include a spring loaded fill cover for quick refueling, front and rear leak proof differential with metal bevel gears, lightweight aluminum flywheel, adjustable oil filled shock absorbers, disk brake system with replaceable pads, 2.5mm anodized aluminum chassis, and 7.5mm regulated fuel tank vent.

The Rapida Pro is a 4WD, 1:10 scale ratio nitro powered car. Features 18 Japan Team Infinity engine and durable body to withstand crashes.

This linen-covered photo album features a cover print of a toddler girl in the rain, embellished with Swarovski crystals and completed with high-quality tassels in the binding.

Made in the USA, this soap is organic and contains ingredients including safflower and/or sunflower, palm and coconut oils; lavender, geranium and ylang ylang essential oils; jojoba oil and rosemary extract. It's designed to be gentle and soothing for the skin.

This solo project includes everything a girl needs to create six butterflies. It comes with six paper butterflies, 184 glitter stickers, removable, non-staining adhesive for attaching butterflies to any surface, and instructions for five projects. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010

This nicely packaged box can hold jewelry or other favorite treasures. The linen fabric features an angelic image adorned with Swarovski crystal elemtns and has a gold tassel to pull it open.

Part of Terra Traditions' linen collection of home accents, these guest towels feature eye-catching, artistic baby prints and are adorned with Swarovski crystal elements. They come tied with a cream-colored satin ribbon, wrapped in plastic.

This pug-shaped coin purse is dressed in black floral silk and features a leatherette strap and the Fuzzy Nation bone-cross zipper pull.

This 14-page, colorful board book contains four fold-out flaps in the quest to find Pete's Potty. Launch date: May 2010.

Suitable for babies 6 months to a year old, this 7" x 7" book features a teddy bear touching his toes, nose, tummy and more. It's a touch-and-feel book with the highlighted body parts in set apart with some kind of fabric or fur. Launch date: May 2010.

Featuring two wheels and a different SQUIGGLE on each page, one wheel features amphibians and insects, the other wheel features animals. Person spins both wheels, and combines the two results together to create a unique creature with the SQUIGGLE on the page.

An activity pad for multiple players. Player starts out spinning the wheel on the pad to land on a random category. Player then draws an item based on that category while other players ask 20 questions related to that category to guess what was drawn.

Let loose your creativity and imagination with this cool and unique drawing activity pad. The idea is simple: spin the wheel then transform the pre-printed squiggly line into the vehicle or object you land on. The pad is a wider-format for maximum creativity and comes with 4 coloring markers that store on-board.

A fast-paced dice game for ages 8 and up. Players compete to get the highest scores, but you better "Hurry Up" because the clock is ticking. Players have 30 seconds to complete each challenge. Points are awarded upon successful completion.

The bink'd collection of temporary tattoo earrings can be applied quickly and easily with water, in as little as 15 seconds. The tattoos are made in the USA with FDA-approved, vegetable-based inks and adhesive. When applied correctly to ears, bink'd tattoos are designed to last five or more days. Multiple designs are available.

Ideal for catching drool or other little messes under the chin, this mini bib features 100-percent velour cotton on the front and waterproof nylon on the back. The snuggle neck guard is designed to ensure a comfortable fit and is adjustable in two positions. It comes in fuchsia, white, butter, lilac, sky blue, pale pink, navy and chocolate.