June 2013 Notable Toys — Pretend Play

Three, two, one, blast-off! This highly-detailed spaceship and lift-off rocket provide fuel for imaginative explorations into any galaxy. Astronauts and aliens add to the adventure.
— "The best selling play house is the Hape spaceship," Suzi McMullen, manager of e-commerce at Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey.

Can you find all the items hidden in the graphics?  Diamond rings, Banana, Baseball and Bat, Umbrella, Whistle, Comb, Ruler, just to name a few!  Children will spend hours searching for the hidden items cleverly disguised in the graphics of this cozy playhouse!  Playing house is always fun for kids and even more so when they get to decorate it themselves. Constructed of sturdy cardboard, the single-piece playhouse folds up and down in one easy step. Let kids create their own custom-design home with the set of 8 Jumbo washable markers included (Warning choking hazard not for children under age 3). For ages 3 years and up. Keep cardboard dry. MADE in USA. 43.5Lx28Wx35H".  US Patent No. 7,552,563

The only single-piece constructed cardboard playhouse on the market!  Comes 97% pre-assembled; 6 simple folds take you from play to put-away.  Color it, paint it or glue things to it, great for birthday parties, sleepovers, or the perfect gift. Children can color their way to fun with My Very Own House®. This durable playhouse uses the strength of heavy-gauge cardboard to create a sturdy play area. Every inch of the house has been meticulously designed to provide the strongest, safest play area for your child. There are no tabs or sharp edges inside and reinforcement flaps along the bottom walls provide a safe, sturdy coloring center.  Set of 8 Jumbo washable markers included (Warning choking hazard not for children under 3 years). MADE in USA. 56Lx36Wx49H" US Patent No. 7,552,563

When guests are expected a delicious cake has to be conjured up quickly for the table! This bakery set provides little sand bakers with everything their hearts desire - A measuring jug, mixing bowl, whisk, pie tin, plate, strawberry mold and fruit stamp.

Fangs and Tentacles and Eyeballs Oh My! Create your own Creature Feature with these playfully designed blocks. Let your imagination run wild with blocks featuring wings, eyeballs, teeth and more. 100 pc set available Summer 2013.

Pretty in Pink Blocks! Bright and colorful pink pattern blocks to create your own dream house- No Boys Allowed! 100 and 200 pc sets available Summer 2013.

What makes this a great gift item for the holidays?: The Sock Monkey Limo is perfect for any child. A new twist on a classic toy, this product is the latest addition to Brybelly’s line of Sock Monkey Family products. Featuring an adorable wedding theme, these stylish monkeys are dressed in their best as they take a ride in their pink limo to witness the marriage of Princess Penelope and Sammy Sarsaparilla. Housed in a creative limo-shaped box with cutouts for each monkey, children can enjoy hours of creative play as they use the actual packaging to play with the toys. The monkeys in the set are dressed in traditional wedding apparel, such as a bridal gown, tuxedos, etc. Each set comes with a total of six monkeys: Princess Penelope (Bride); Sammy Sarsaparilla (Groom); Minster Mook (Minister); Myles (Chauffer); Ava (Flower Girl) and Brayden (Ring Bearer).

The Modular™ Dream Palace Construction Kit takes a unique approach, allowing true three-dimensional architecture to be constructed. The game develops abstract thinking, three dimensional perception, and creativity. Compatible with other “Modular™ Toy Construction kits”. Watch and participate with your children while they’re thinking, planning, and building in all three dimensions. Age 5 and up.

Birdy needs help building a new house--time to get the toolbox out! With a "zee-zaw," the saw cuts wood and with a "tap, tap" the hammer pounds nails. Children ages 3 and up will learn about tools as they play with the shaped foil puzzle pieces all the way to the end where they'll find a fun pop-up surprise -- a beautiful birdhouse! Unleash the builder in your child with this charming $12.95 board book.

For little fairies as bold and beautiful as our designs, the Nina collection boasts vibrant single color tutus with beautifully finished edges and just the right amount of sparkle! Matching wings and wands add to the magical ensemble that will have your little one playing, dreaming and just pretending.

The Peggy Collection will magically transform any child into a gorgeous fairy princess. Let their imaginations soar in these high quality two-toned tutus that come with wings and wands for never ending dress up fun.

Your cute little elephant will be whisked away to a magical world of pretend with their fun trunk, tusks and large ears. This plush suit zips up for a comfortable fit and leaves little hands free for play.

Oink! Oink! Your little piglet will giggle with joy in her adorable new costume. The plush body zips up for a comfortable fit, and the sweet face has a little purple flower to top it all off.