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July 2010 Notable Toys — Creative ActivitiesThis coloring tray features five dimensional rubbing plates and markers. The set includes 20 printed sheets, 20 blank sheets of paper and 15 break-resistant jumbo crayons. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 28050 (added 4/16/2010) . Decorate six sturdy boxes with icing inspired trims and colorful felt accents such as cherry pom poms, glitter pain and a sprinkle of beads. The Dainty Desserts set comes with colorful felt, felt confetti, six colorful trinket boxes, chenille yarn, glitter gel, craft glue, scissors and assorted trims. The set includes a bonus 4.5" tiered dessert tray. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 28051 (added 4/16/2010) . Designed to be compatible with other popular brands of building toys, Cobi's snap-together building bricks are a familiar classic. Kids can build sturdy structures from simple walls to complex designs that will hold together through play and manipulation. The 200-piece set contains plenty of material to stimulate children's imaginations and motor skills. — Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., is selling 50 to 75 Cobi sets per month, Owner Rebecca Goblish told TDmonthly in April 2010. Nathan McKelvey, manager of Toy Castle in Jonesboro, Ark., mentioned that the blocks were a hit for the 2009 holidays. — Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C. said that COBI building sets were a best-selling construction toy in her store when TDmonthly interviewed her in late Spring 2011. — Want this? As of 05/10/2011, this product was available for purchase at Wonder Works ToyDirectory Product ID#: 28020 (added 4/14/2010) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 13 and up Target Age Range: 13 and up Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
This cross between Pin the Tail on the Donkey and darts allows the user to take a snout peg and snout their enemies on the Pig Board. It can be played as a novelty party game, individually or used at the office. Snout A Pig founder Sue LoGuercio told TDmonthly, "There is nothing out there like it that is fun, satisfying, hilarious and therapeutic — which is harmless and not harmful." The Pig Board has been featured in the Oscar celebrity gift bags , the Teen Choice celebrity gift bags, and on the Ellen Show in 2010. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27987 (added 4/14/2010) . Fun on the Farm Imaginetics From: INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC Other products from INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC
Lightweight and portable, this small Imaginetics play set combines whimsical animal illustrations and a richly colored background with reusable, interactive magnets. Each image is backed with thin, flexible magnetic material, allowing pieces to be repositioned easily on the themed backdrop. Children can tell stories or invent games, and when finished the play set folds closed to protect and secure the pieces. ― “We sell a lot of Imaginetics,” said Jill Brown, buyer at Kidoodles in Norman, Okla., when asked about her best-selling travel items in spring 2010. Seven of 39 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in March 2010 said magnetic play sets are their top-selling travel toy. ― In late Spring 2011 two out of 12 retailers surveyed mentioned Imaginetics as a best-selling travel toy. — Want this? As of 05/06/2011, this product was available for purchase at Magic Box Toys. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27938 (added 4/9/2010) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 5 and up Made in: United States SKU or Item #: 9903 Launch Date: February 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
Party in a Box! includes everything a parent needs to throw a party for 8. Party in a Box! includes 24 of geometric Sandesigns, 14 tubes of vibrant colorfast sand, eight no-mess trays, eight frames and a tablecloth for quick and easy clean up. "We are very proud to say that all of our products are still 100% made in the USA," Kyna Pearson, ArtiSands office manager, told TDmonthly. Awards: Creative Child Magazine 2010 Top Toy of the Year Award ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27922 (added 4/8/2010) . Vehicle Mini kit-ArtiSands Mini Vehicle kit includes nine(9) shaker tubes of sand and eight (8) pre-cut Sandesigns (Dump Truck, Cement Truck, Race Car and Train). Features non-toxic colored sand, 5x7 vinyl pre-cut Sandesigns, sturdy carrying box, and easy to handle shaker tubes. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27921 (added 4/8/2010) . Farm Mini kit-ArtiSands Mini Farm kit includes nine (9) shaker tubes of sand and eight (8) pre-cut Sandesigns (Barn, Rooster, Cow and Horse). Features non-toxic colored sand, 5x7 vinyl pre-cut Sandesigns, sturdy carrying box, and easy to handle shaker tubes. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27920 (added 4/8/2010) . My First Cooker from French company Djeco is designed as a cute and elegant kitchen playset. The set features a sink, oven and stove in a cheery yellow and green daisy motif with included salt and pepper shakers, pots, cooking utensils and other accessories. — Although she was initially surprised by the small size of the kitchen playset, Greta Gard of Upscale Baby Blog found the compact size a boon when it came time to move the toy from one room to another. Greta also enjoyed the product’s easy assembly and bright, non-toxic paints. — An Amazon.com reviewer reported that the set’s numerous play features, including moving clock hands and magnetic utensils, were very popular with her daughter. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27912 (added 4/7/2010) . Age Range: 4 and up Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Playmobil Kitchen with Dinette Set is great for use with Playmobil Suburban Life play sets. The Playmobil Kitchen is packed with accessories that allow the figures to put away groceries in the cupboards or fridge, make a meal on the stove, and serve and eat it at the dinette. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27901 (added 4/6/2010) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: 98-8634 Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can get all the fun of coloring in a neat, compact and portable kit. Use the washable, dry-erase crayons to draw and color on the included reusable activity sheets, then wipe them clean with the EZ-erase mitt. The pack includes four washable dry-erase crayons, eight reusable activity sheets, dry-erase case, EZ-erase mitt, and crayon sharpener. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27897 (added 4/6/2010) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: PP6 Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Silly Monsters Quick Sticker Kit includes three bodies (printed on both sides) with stands and over 45 stickers to decorate, mix and match for monster mayhem. It lets kids use their imaginations to create silly monsters. Stickers include eyes, noses, hair and mouths. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27887 (added 4/6/2010) . Age Range: 4 and up SKU or Item #: PP3 Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Girls
This kit includes three fairy paper dolls with stands, three fairy wings and more than 150 glitter stickers. Donna Modrell, marketing and operations manager of Peaceable Kingdom Press, told TDmonthly, "Girls will love decorating and playing with these enchanted fairies. It's super simple sticker fun!" Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27886 (added 4/6/2010) . Owl Sewing Kit From: KIT AND CABOODLE DESIGNS LLC Other products from KIT AND CABOODLE DESIGNS LLC
Age Range: 5 and up Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This craft kit allows one to create the Beaky Family: Mama Owl, Papa Owl and their little 'un. Young sewers can design their own color scheme from a selection of felt sheets (brights or pastels). The owls are approximately 3.75", 2.75" and 1.75" tall when sewn. The sewing kit makes all three owls and includes re-usable patterns and full instructions, wool felt (5 colors), stuffing, embroidery thread, buttons and needle. All the crafter needs to supply is tracing paper, scissors, pencil, pins and dried beans for balance. Owner Sarah Ketchley of Kit and Caboodle Designs told TDmonthly, "Kit and Caboodle Craft Kits are designed and developed to emphasize the natural, the reusable and recyclable and are ideal for the beginning crafter with scope for embellishment and personalization by those more experienced." Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27832 (added 4/2/2010) . Age Range: 102 to 17 SKU or Item #: CP5301 Launch Date: March 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
Peggy Flores shows examples of wire sculpture and how creating them teaches students the elements of line, space, and shape. She explores using different types, gauges, and colors of wire and the tools necessary to cut and bend the wire to create a sculpture. She begins by drawing an outline of a subject and plans adding form by bending, sculpting, and cutting the wire. "This product is unique because an art teacher demonstrates the sculpting process and finished examples are shown," said Amy Woodworth of Crystal Productions. Launch date: March 12, 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 27813 (added 4/2/2010) .
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