May 2015 Notable Toys — All

Two fun time activities in one! Use the Special Pen and a rainbow of colors will instantly appear. Then unscramble the stickers to create surprise pictures of everyone's favorite Mickey Mouse characters. Place the numbered stickers on a numbered grid to complete the pictures. MADE IN THE USA

Set Includes:     

Magic Pen® Book     
•  24 pages of fun     
•  Special pen

Sticker Puzzle Book    
•  8 colorful jumbled sticker puzzles     
•  8 numbered puzzle grids   
•  120 stickers 

Three fun time activities in one! Use the Special Pen and a rainbow of colors will instantly appear. With the same Special Pen, fill in the dotted area and invisible images and words will become visible. Then unscramble the stickers to create surprise pictures of everyone's favorite Frozen characters. Place the numbered stickers on a numbered grid to complete the pictures. MADE IN THE USA

Set Includes:   

2in1 Book   
 •  16 pages of Invisible Ink fun   
 •  8 pages of Magic Pen Painting fun  
 •  Special pen

Sticker Puzzle Book  
•  8 colorful jumbled sticker puzzles  
 •  8 numbered puzzle grids   
•  240 stickers

— Three out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that Frozen was their best-selling licensed toy property. Bebe Feimster, manager of Big Smile Toys/Hardware Center in Paoli, Pa., told us that this specific toy was their best seller.

Adorable white Kitty hooded Bathrobe, embroidered whimsical kitty face and ears on hood and slippers.

Pink Satin Dress with organza overlay, pink satin bow on collar and matching handbag with bow.

Pink rich satin, scoop neck, white lace overlay on neckline, sweetheart bodice, white lace overlay on front of full skirt and matching handbag.

Sequin sweetheart neckline bodice, pink satin dress with spaghetti straps. White pink sash with embellished decorative buckle. Sparkled pink organza overlay , ruffled hemline. Pink soft rose flower on hair clip

Welcome baby with gifts from the newest range by Moulin Roty: Mademoiselle et Ribambelle. Imagine the forest and all of the fairytale characters who can be found there. Imagine an owl singer, a little opera mouse, a gentleman otter and a rabbit - Monsieur Lapin – who is always late. This happy crowd is gathered around the delightful Mademoiselle at the edge of the wood to enjoy the show! Enter Madame Chouette The Activity Owl. Marvel at all of the surprises that await baby while admiring her pink ensemble with a yellow cotton polka dot tutu lined with tulle. Place this precious owl near baby and wait for her to discover a baby owl squeaker hidden in a tummy pocket, a detachable plastic ring rattle filled with colorful beads, large super soft wings with crinkle paper and a small mirror. Adorable! Look for other items in Mademoiselle et Ribambelle such as musical Owl and Monsieur Otter, squeaker toys, buttery-soft loveys to comfort baby and mousey rattle.  Imported Exclusively by Magicforest.
Attributes: 
·    Hours of fun, learning and companionship to a little one
·    Mirror helps with self-awareness
·    Ring Rattle for grasping, sound and visual stimulation
·    Crinkle paper for teaching cause and effect, sound recognition
·    Baby Owl squeaker tucked into Mamma’s front pouch will teach object permanence and help with motor skills
·    A variety of soft fabrics offer sensory experience for baby as she explores all sides of Madame Chouette

Get your tickets and your popcorn ready, the show is about to begin! With the Cinema Box from French toymaker Moulin Roty, children are given the pictures and they supply the story! Armed with a flashlight (batteries included) and five different rotating discs in the themes of Valiant Knight, Cowboy, Pirate, A Thief and Super Hero colorful images are shone on the box cover – which doubles as the screen – and the child tells an amazing story about each adventure. Also included is a movie poster so the child can fill in the date and time of the show and sturdy tickets that can be sold and then reused many many times for many many shows! Best of all Mom, all items fit back in the box and can be tied shut with the attached ribbon. Clean up is a breeze! Look for other items in Les Petits Merveilles such as Nighttime Shadow Puppets, Puppet Theater Curtain, Storybook Flashlights, and Hand Shadows. Imported Exclusively by Magicforest.
Attributes:
·    Creative & Imaginative Play
·    Storytelling
·    Dexterity
·    Scheduling
·    Part of Les Petits Merveilles Collection by Moulin Roty

This colorful wooden set includes 12 wooden, sliceable cookies and 12 toppings, wooden knife, spatula, cookie sheet and a kitchen mitt for safe, "low-calorie" play! The cookies store in a durable dough tube.
— Molly Hungerford, manager at Leapin' Lizards Toy Company in Bend, Or., told TDmonthly in a March 2015 survey that Melissa & Doug's wooden play food is one of her store's best-selling eco-friendly toys.

Celebrate all the special memories of your child’s life — and create new ones — while making a personalized, environmentally friendly scrapbook! Eco Crafts Scrapbook includes all the materials you’ll need to design and decorate a colorful, visually inspiring scrapbook. Fill all the pages of this hardcover, spiral notebook with photos, stickers, drawings, wooden buttons, string, colorful ribbons and more. Use cardboard paper frames to highlight photographs and use the letter stickers to call out special moments and names. So much fun for a family to create together! Includes over 300 pieces, zig zag scissors, stickers, paper shapes and frames, printed paper, buttons, craft sticks, glue stick, ribbons, twine cords and easy to follow instructions.
Awards: Creative Child Awards, Eco-Friendly Product of the Year; Dr. Toy's Best Green Toys; NAPPA Sliver Educational Tools for Parents and Children, Arts & Crafts
— Bebe Feimster, manager of Big Smile Toys/Hardware Center in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in a March 2015 survey that the Eco Crafts scrapbook from Alex is one of their best-selling "green" toys.

Unique modern styling and adapts to multiple terrains! Made in USA of US and imported parts. Accessories made in China. Stylish and fun design eases the transition from strollers. Adult steers with push handle. Full turn front wheels provide better maneuverability. Handle folds under for easy storage and transport. "Whisper Wheels" provide a smooth, quite ride. Caster wheel engages for easy swivel turning and retracts for riding on rough terrain. Pretend steering wheel with "beep beep" horn sounds. Large capacity under-hood storage is perfect for snacks or supplies. Cup holders for child and parent. Adult assembly required.
— Steven Levy, owner of Toy City in Keene, N.H., told TDmonthly in a March 2015 survey that the Sportster from Step 2 is his store's best-selling ride on toy.

Bella Butterfly swings open on the easy-access door of this whimsical bug house. A sturdy handle, a beautifully striped floor and lots of air holes provide the perfect place to house and observe insects and bugs. Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" x 3.5"
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in an March 2015 survey that bug houses are one of her store's best-selling outdoor toys.

Outfit your bike or scooter in style! The Bike Airplanes propeller spins as you ride! Made of plastic. Measures 7.62" x 5.5" x 1".
— Ari Miller from Off the Wagon in Kent, Ohio, told TDmonthly in an March 2015 survey that bike accessories like the Bike Airplane are one of their store's best-selling outdoor toys.

Full of new life and renewal this spring, the Folkmanis® BABY LOP RABBIT is the pick of the litter. Animate the mouth and front paws of this cuddle bunny as you stroke and soothe its super soft coat. Make this puppet yours before it hops away!

Space, the final frontier! Inspire future scientists with this themed galactic tent, tunnel and space station.
- Dome Tent ($59.99) -- turn off the lights and ponder the planets that magically appear
- Tunnel ($39.99) -- mix and match the tunnel with the tent or play
solo with this glow-in-the-dark toy
- Combo Junction ($129.99) -- Like the International Space Station floating above, this Combo Junction is made-up of connecting pieces that make an out-of-this-world adventure daytime or nighttime.

The essential toy for bath time fun. This colorful little duck has a uniquely designed beak that is set into motion by the slightest movement of the water. Mention ToyDirectory for special considerations

This strong lockable box comes with two sets of three-dimensional sorting blocks for hours of shape and color matching activity. Mention ToyDirectory for special considerations

Live aquatic creatures which you will bring to life, hatching them out of their hibernated egg state by putting them in water. Aqua Dragons look like three-eyed, long-tailed, hairy headed dragons. They swim and play graciously in their fascinating aquatic underwater world. Care for them and you will see them eat, grow, swim, play and reproduce. Comes complete with aquarium, eggs, food and feeding tools.

Play Visions introduces a new ball with an amazing function. When it is flat and deflated, just bounce it in your hand a few times, and it will self-inflate! Play Hacky or just play catch. Made of super thin, light weight glow in the dark material, it’s easy to take and play anywhere.

Specially weighted Polar Diver will go up and down and spin around when you put them in any soda bottle and squeeze. Assortment of Penguins and Seals.

Totally new concept in hair adornment for girls. In seconds girls can wrap their hair inside the coils and have an instant hair accessory. As well, they can connect together to form an interesting myriad of spirals and coils all over their hair to create beautiful masterpieces. Comes with 3 pieces of 7" length per blistercard.

This play set comes with 1.5 pounds of Sand, a Paver Vehicle with 2 replaceable Rollers (rock crush and smooth designs), and the Backhoe has a repositionable Scooper. Also comes with 4 Street Signs, 2 Traffic Cones, 2 Barrels and a Play Mat.

Are you a facial hair aficionado? Do you think you know famous beards? Well then, this is your chance to impress!  Players are given clues, one at a time, from the player wearing the beard card. The quicker you guess the famous beard, the more points you'll score. Can you Name That Beard? For 2+ players.

This isn't your grandma's drawing game, this is INK’D™ - the drawing game where your body is the canvas. Choose an INK card, a BODY card, and then choose the player you want to ink. That's right, you're gonna draw a tattoo on their body! Players race to guess the tattoo to earn points. In the party game where everyone gets to TATTOO and be TATTOOED, HOW WILL YOU LEAVE YOUR MARK?