June 2009 Notable Toys — All

Created to help babies get a full night’s rest, the LullaBag works to help maintain a constant temperature for baby. It features a two-way zipper that helps facilitate diaper and clothing changes. The product is made with 100-percent outer cotton with a cotton-knit blend lining, and comes in two sizes (1-6 mos. and 6-18 mos.). Color options are Natural, Oceanmist Blue, Salmon Pink and Sage.

Complete cooking sets for kids made with delicious Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies! No beaters, blenders or knives are required, making these products safe, simple, educational and above all, fun! The color-coded measuring cups, spoons and recipes take the difficulty of measuring and mixing out of cooking. For ages 5 and up.

What if you could have four of America’s favorite classic toys packaged conveniently in one box? Well, you can! Look no further than the new Hall of Fame Toy Pack from POOF-Slinky®, Inc. This one-of-a-kind product contains the world's original metal walking spring toy the Slinky®, the world's #1 Yo-Yo the Duncan® Butterfly®, everyone’s favorite bouncy, stretchy, rubbery Silly Putty®, and a classic gold and green metal tin of Crayola® crayons. Each toy in this Hall of Fame Pack was picked for inspiring creativity and imagination in children and for being loved throughout generations. This, “USA Made”, pack of classic toys is great for kids, or the kid in you! All of these famous toys are inductees in the National Toy Hall Of Fame. For ages 5 and up.

Designed to be an efficient and attractive workspace for a young lady, the Isabella Vanity and Computer Desk is full of functional and decorative details. Four drawers and a recessed stationary shelf underneath the desk provide organizational storage for office supplies, playthings and treasures.  The center drawer pulls out for a keyboard. Sculpted accents and turned legs accent the ivory finish. It’s compatible with a matching line of other furniture and accessories from Stanley Young America.
— Janet Gessner, owner of Deep River Toy Company in Deep River, Conn., said she sells one or two pieces of children's furniture a month. “Stanley Young America [sells best] for inside furniture,” she told TDmonthly during a May 2009 survey of best-selling furniture.

A child-sized spin on a classic design, Holgate's Adirondack Chair is made in the USA out of Pennsylvania black cherry hardwood. Most of the chair is finished in the wood's rich, natural color, while the back slats are painted in bright primary colors. The chair can be personalized with a name on the front slat as shown (silk screened; upper-case letters only), and arrives fully assembled.
— “Holgate is our best seller,” said Angel Stahl, owner of Angel's Toy Barn, during a May 2009 survey of best-selling kids’ furniture and play house items.

Boldly decorated with friendly wild creatures, the Safari Slumber Set is made to transport children away to far off adventures in the jungle. The spacious tent has a mesh top for ventilation and a split-front panel with tie-backs and a Velcro closure. It can be used inside or outdoors. The set also includes a 24” by 48” slumber bag with matching graphics. 
— “The Safari and Princess Tents by Time To Play are new for us. We got them in May and have sold four so far,” said said Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys and Treats in Montclair, N.J., of her best-selling furniture and play house items during a May 2009 survey.

With this ample spread of green camouflage material and assortment of clips and hooks, children can erect an enclosure of whatever shape they like with the assistance of handy surfaces or objects — a couple of chairs and the wall, a card table and the corner of the bedframe, or wherever else their imaginations can take them. The set includes neon light wands to illuminate the inside of the space, a technique used by real-life law enforcement and security in low light.
— “Build-A-Fort by Be Amazing,” said Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys and Treats in Montclair, N.J., who named this product as one of her top sellers in a May 2009 survey of furniture and play houses.
— Three of 43 retailers said tents are their best-selling play house item.

With sturdy all-wood construction and a dark cherry finish, this chest provides not only ample storage space but also utility as a bench when the lid is closed. Safety hinges are designed to protect little fingers from being pinched or bruised by the lid falling shut.
— “I have sold two of my high-end toy chests since we started selling them assembled a month ago,” Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska, told TDmonthly during a May 2009 survey of top-selling furniture.

Made of weather-resistant wood and finished in a natural hue, this table set is intended to provide kids with a perfect place of their own. It may be used outside for snack time, homework, play or meals. The table comes with two matching benches with a storage area underneath to keep backpacks or playthings off the ground when not in use. The tall umbrella in the middle of the table provides shade for comfort and protection from the sun.
— “KidKraft [sells best] for outside,” said Janet Gessner, owner of Deep River Toy Company in Deep River, Conn., during a May 2009 survey of furniture sales conducted by TDmonthly.
— Three of 43 retailers said KidKraft is their best-selling brand of children's furniture.

The firstSEAT REVOLUTION applies innovative patented technology utilizing an energy absorbing “Crumple Zone” design proven to greatly reduce crash forces on the child. The REVOLUTION’ shell and “Head Surround” design also focuses on side impact protection. A “Rigid Latch” system is used for anchoring into a vehicle for strength and ease of use. The seat cover system has a semi permanent liner with removable inserts for ease of cleaning. CRASH indicator panel to indicate the seat has been in an accident and needs to be taken out of service. The firstSEAT REVOLUTION is a state of the art child restraint system designed to better protect children in frontal or side impact collisions.

The Teamson Design Play Castles are the newest design of play time that your children will love! Each Castle is very easy to assemble (no tools required!) and comes complete with figurines and furniture! The swivel base ensures that where ever they are, the will have full access to their play area with its high quality designs and its hand crafted structure.

Designed to help children stop sucking their thumbs, this puppet and storybook includes stickers and weekly calendar to chart successes. Ballerina Sue can be worn at bedtime and throughout the day. There's also a Fireman Fred version.

These flexible hand puppets will let dino-buffs take their play to a new level. Assortment of three, approximately 8” long.

This potty chair has a hand painted Noah's Ark theme and has a toilet paper holder and magazine holder! With this model, you can turn it into a rocker.

Note: Picture shows chair development from Potty Chair to Rocker. This item can be used as a potty chair without the rocker support then it is time to turn into a rocker it can be easily added with the supplied base rocker pieces.

Note: Some Assembly May Be Required.

The dimensions are:
21 x 21.25 x 25.50 Inches

What a great combination! Here we have a hand painted stool and coat rack all in one! The little ones will just love this! You have a choice between the Pony,Zebra and Giraffe!

Note: Some Assembly May Be Required.

The dimensions are:
13.75" x 13.75" x 42"

Here is a fun way do use storage! This hand made and painted fire engine trunk not only looks great but also has wheels on its base so its easy to move around and not scratch up the floors! Hand Painted. Small wheels on bottom to be moved around easily.

Note: Some Assembly May Be Required.

The dimensions are:
32.88 x 17.75 x 20 Inches

A cute hand painted rocking chair with a picture frame. Notice the Safari theme that covers the entire chair, perfect for a jungle theme! Hand Painted.

Note: Some Assembly May Be Required.

The dimensions are:
19.63" x 13.38" x 22.25"

This hard plastic miniature set includes parts for 20, 28mm Imperial Roman Praetorian Guard. It includes two sprues — one with command elements, including Centurion, Standard Bearer and Musician, and the other with the majority of the troops. It also comes with shield transfers.

With 20+ felt pieces, this story board includes a sturdy handle and back pocket for storage of the pieces. This particular theme highlights sea life and various other characters for play. Launch date: 2009.

This colorful, themed set includes a carry handle and a storage pouch on the back for toting the various pieces included. It features felt fairies, flowers, insects and more. Launch date: 2009.