June 2009 Notable Toys — All

12" Olivia likes Peter Pumpkin Eater (Daddy), playing pranks, samhain, hide and seek, The Pixies, “A Mid Summers Night’s Dream,” carving pumpkins, candy corn, pumpkin seeds, Allegra (it helps with allergies) Pixie Stix, pumpkin pie cheesecake, Myth Busters, Wikipedia, Ding Dong Ditch. She dislikes: Stingy Jack, cold iron, wearing clothes inside out, running water, bells, Goat Weed, stale bread and Lucky Charms cereal. Limited edition.

Follow the simple instructions on the back of the box and you will be rewarded with a lifelike brain gelatin dessert. The mold is 9" x 7" x 4" (22.7 cm x 17.8 cm x 10.2 cm) and made of non-toxic green plastic.  It comes in an illustrated window box.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in a December 2013 survey brain molds are one of their best-selling Halloween toys.

Though one tree in a meadow seems all alone, this story shows how that tree is important in the lives of so many other living things. The 20-page hardcover book itself is made from 98-percent recycled materials. Launch date: April 2009.

In comic-book format, this hardback book has 32 pages that chronicle the adventures of brother and sister Benny and Penny as they go snooping in someone's backyard and end up with a new friend.  It is written and illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes. Launch date: May 5, 2009.

This 32-page, full-color, hardcover chronicles the adventures of a kiss that goes astray and ends up landing right back where it was supposed to go in the first place — from a mother to her daughter.  It is written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Dan Baxter. Launch date: October 2008.

Written and illustrated by Denise Minnerly, "Painting the Town" tells the story of two kids who grab onto balloons and float through New York City, seeing how the primary colors of the blue, yellow and red apples they tossed mix to color the city in secondary shades.

This 32-page hardcover tells the story of a little girl and her grandfather as they paint a garden together. It is written by Andrew Larsen and illustrated by Irene Luxbacher. Launch date: 2009.

This 40-page hardcover explores "wonderfully weird" parts of the human body, such as skin sells that shed and holes in the head, while also covering facts about the appendix, wiggling ears and fingernail growth. Launch date: 2009.

This ergonomically engineered, visor-like guard is designed to keep water, shampoo and conditioner residues out of the eyes and ears of little kids during bath time, in order to eliminate tears due to stinging, soapy eyes. It has a soft-grip handle and soft contours to fit gently against a child's head, plus a rim  that directs water away from the face. This distinctive bath tool comes in four colors: yellow, purple, sky blue, and green.

This colorful trolley features a lighted interior, metal wheels and gears, and a long-lasting motor. It operates on any O Gauge track system including the easy-to-assemble 8-piece RailTrax circled included with the set. Optional track bumpers can be added to take advantage of the Automatic Bumper Reversing Mechanism (ABRM) that changes the trolley's direction when it hits a track bumper.

This M.T.H. Surfliner set is headed by an accurate model of Amtrak's F59PHI diesel, built by the Electro-Motive Division of General Motors. Our unique Proto-Speed Control lets you start your train so smoothly you won't spill a drop of water in the cafe car and run steadily at any speed from a crawl to over 100 mph. The F59PHI's sound system features an authentic diesel motor, horn and bell, crew conversations, Surfliner station announcements, and squealing brakes when you stop the train. Headlights and flashing "ditch lights" are provided for night-time operation. Trailing the locomotive are high-level cars in accurate Surfliner colors with detailed, illuminated interiors. Day or night, this train is a beautiful thing to watch in action!

Add the colorful beauty of the Daylight to your own railroad with this magnificent set, featuring illuminated cars and a GS-4 locomotive with puffing smoke, a haunting steam whistle and other engine sounds, and Daylight arrival and departure announcements.

Recreate the luxury and excitement of train travel in the steam era with this Capitol limited set featuring illuminated cars and a B&O 4-6-2 Pacific locomotive with puffing smoke steam whistle, bell and other engine sounds as well as Capitol Limited arrival and departure announcements.

Ideal for beginners! Children can learn three different stitches. Make a 6'''x6''' needlepoint picture, bookmark, and keychain, a 6'''x6''' crosstitch picture and sew a puppy bean bag. Includes all materials needed to complete kit

Cool little albums for BIG TIME fun! Enough to make an entire mini scrapbook! Kits include mini scrapbook with 12 page protectors, 12 pattern sheets, sticker sheets, 3D embellished frames, embellished stickers, foam stickers, confetti, pom poms and rhinestones.

Every teddy bear's got personality, but this one's got yours! With a little TLC and some careful stitching you can sew a puppy and made a friend all in one sitting. This kit includes pre-cut felt, polyfill, embroidery floss, needle, ribbon, and easy to follow instructions. Everything you need to complete one 9-1/2" puppy.

Poupette is a soft-bodied doll especially designed for little girls on the go. Her mischievous face, painted eyes and colorful easy-to-handle dress — thanks to Velcro® fastening — give her a really fun and fresh look just in time for Spring. Launch date: February 2009.

This Jacabee Code Satchel is 10.5" x 9" x 4" and can be used to store one's Membership Card, Trade Book, Sketch Book, Pencil, Pouch, and Whistle-Compass.

The “Gift of Adventure” is a gift card which includes a one month subscription to the Jacabee Code and allows the child to create one Personalized Journal online. The gift card is packaged in a greeting card with step-by-step instructions for the child to login to the Jacabee Code website, play the quests and create their journal.

The 12-book series unlocks the virtual world quests of the Jacabee Code that mirror the stories. With knowledge you gain opportunities so each book has clues inside that give the child an advantage online. The first book will feature Sacagawea in her historic role leading Lewis and Clark across the Louisiana Purchase. Available in summer 2009.

This Personal Journal serves as a chronicle of the player's unique adventure in the Jacabee Code MMO Game. It is the only place you can see the secrets behind the glyphs. The Jacabee Code is part of a larger “story” that will be revealed in good time. When you take part in the quest to crack the code you have the exclusive ability to write your very own book starring Abby, Dooley, Baldy and YOU!

This cute baby sock set includes three pairs of socks designed to coordinate with our Creeper gift set or to stand alone. Fun and functional, they make a great gift for any baby. The set is packaged in a clear acetate box and accented with a bow. Other colors and gifts are available through Rashti & Rashti.

Assembly and breakdown of trains in the railway yard is tough work, but the Pacific Flyer set is ready to get the job done. Assemble your consist, clear the yard and move your freight to its final destination with the Pacific Flyer!