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July 2011 Notable Toys — All





Age Range: 4 and up
SKU or Item #: BL200
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Puzzles & Skill
Educational
Family Games



Perplexus Rookie offers newcomers to Perplexus a three-dimensional puzzle challenge, with 75 barriers to success. Users must guide the metal ball through a maze of twists and turns, down dips and around winding spirals toward the maze finish. Players maneuver surprising routes of challenge that test hand-eye coordination, focus and perseverance. 6.5 Inches in Diameter, Perplexus Rookie is a brainteaser puzzle filled with layers of detailed maze structures. A shelter finish keeps the ball in place at the end to secure success.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Awards – Puzzle of the Year, 2011 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio – Best Toy Award (Gold), 2011 NAPP Gold – Seal of Approval, 2011 Canadian Toy Testing Council – Best Bet, 2011 ASTRA – Best Toys for Kids, Game Play (3-7years)
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32334      (added 5/24/2011)
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Age Range: 2 to 6
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Water Activities
Outdoor Fun
Preschool



This water table helps children develop "put and take" and early motor skills. They can: drop balls down spiral, watching them go round and round and down into the lazy river; turn the Ferris wheel to scoop up and drops off balls; fill the cup and pour into the funnel to power twin water wheels; and turn the spinner that powers the "lazy river."
As of 05/24/2011 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Assembly is somewhat difficult; one customer received a box with missing pieces, but the company replaced them when she called.
— In a May 2012 survey, Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that they "just sell Little Tikes" in the furniture/play house category.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32333      (added 5/24/2011)
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Age Range: 1 and up
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Plush
Licensed Products
Novelties



Angry Birds is the #1 app worldwide and has been downloaded over 100 million times. Angry Birds plush bring the characters from on-screen into the real world. These soft plush Angry Birds make sounds from the game when squeezed, and are an officially licensed product.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32332      (added 5/24/2011)
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These fully adjustable stilts feature soft grip handles. Kids can practice walking on their stilts using the sturdier big foot trainers. Once their balance skills have improved, they replace the trainers with no-skid caps. Fits kids up to 110 lbs.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32331      (added 5/24/2011)
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Die-Cast Promotions - 2010 Harley-Davidson FLHTCU Ultra Classic Electra Glide Motorcycle. 1:12 scale diecast collectible models