July 2011 Notable Toys — All

In this set Lightning McQueen is an RC car with the ability to drive forward or backward. Send him roaring after the other push vehicles as he delivers fun movie phrases. Flo adds to the fun with cool lines from the movie, and Sheriff hides behind the billboard, waiting for speeders. Includes Lightning McQueen RC vehicle, Flo, Sheriff, Sally and Sarge push vehicles, Flo's V-8 café, mountains of Radiator Springs, 2 ramp tracks, 1 "T" switch track, 2 "Y" switch tracks, 4 curve tracks, 1 cross track, 2 straight tracks 6" long, 2 straight tracks 3" long, Radiator Springs traffic light, highway sign, 2 guardrails, 3 off-track ramps and a Radiator Springs billboard.

An estimated third of the world's population watched The Royal Wedding on April 29th, 2011. This puzzle shows Will & Kate, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, on their wedding day. Piece Count: 550. Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Finished Size: 24"x18". White Mountain Puzzles are made in the U.S.A. with recycled materials.

The nationally acclaimed and award winning HKS KETTRIKE® HAPPY® AIR NAVIGATOR™ simply is the smoothest, safest and most prized tricycle ride available.  This tricycle continues the KETTLER® tradition by being the Best of the Best.   Our customer’s ultimate compliment is that our trike is “built like a tank.”  KETTLER®’s team of certified engineers is in constant pursuit of perfection to incorporate the latest in safety, innovation and quality in our products. This is well documented by numerous patented and exclusive tricycle features from KETTLER®.  The HKS Kettrike® Happy® Air Navigator™ is well worth the investment in order to provide your children and grandchildren many years of safe and enjoyable triking.  When you invest in KETTLER®, you invest in peace of mind for present and future generations.
— In a March 2013 survey, two out of 13 retailers told TDmonthly that the Happy Navigator is their best selling ride on toy.

Aspiring puppeteers can move the mouth and arms of this plush baboon puppet. Launch date: July 2011.

These wooden noise makers are made from beech wood. Dimension: approx. 14 x 9 cm. Suitable for children ages 2 and up. Made in Germany.

ArtiSands Flowers Mini Kit includes nine shakers of sand and eight pre-cut Sandesigns.

Each mini figure is carefully sculpted and finely painted by hand to ensure optimum quality for years of learning fun. For added play value these collections are packaged in a reusable acetate tube. Figures range in size from 1" to 3". All figures are phthalate and lead free to ensure your child's safety. These tiny yet highly detailed figures depict real venomous creatures from around the world. Toob® includes a Cane Toad, a Yellow-Belllied Sea Snake, a Bat Ray, a Komodo Dragon, a Brown Tarantula, a Giant Centipede, a Fat-Tailed Scorpion, a Stone Fish and a Common Indian Cobra.

This stroller has a folding canopy plus three wheels for extra stability and a basket. Collapses for easy storage. Fits up to a 17" baby doll.

Designed as party favors, the Fun Favor Pack contains 8 LEGO items ( 4 ea- Jeep and Yellow Airplane); Free LEGO Club membership and LEGOLAND Offers (free child admission).

Though sleek and thin, the LeapPad can withstand kids' roughhousing and dirty fingers. Designed to be flipped, shaken, and turned by little hands, the LeapPad comes with a tilt sensor for game control that puts kids in the middle of the action. A 5-inch color touch screen makes it easy for kids of all ages to learn and interact. There are more than 100 learning games, videos, books, and apps available, and topics covered include spelling, phonics skills, mathematics, science, music, geography, and more.
— As of 8/29/2011 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 96 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Larger screen than other LeapFrog products; works with Leapster explorer games and apps; comes with extra stylus in case one gets lost. Cons: Screen and camera resolution are low; takes 4 batteries; processing is slow; most apps need to be purchased separately.

White two story house with red roof. Fully painted and decorated with strawberry motif. Side opens up for easy access. Doors, windows and shutters open and close. Includes deluxe starter furniture set. Furniture includes sofa, coffee table, lamp, dining table with chairs, oven/stove, buffet, bunkbeds, end table with lamp, toilet, toys and more. People are not included. 13 ¾ x 24 ¾ x 17 ¼.
— Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells one of these high-ticket items each month.

Featuring a removable, locking tray, this durable white chair will can accommodate dolls up to 20".
— Mike DiAndrea, manager of Ace Hardware & Toy Center in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells six of this item each month.
— Joe Berardoni Jr, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that Melissa and Doug wooden doll furniture is their best-selling furniture item.

These bean bags are made in the USA. Filled with an engineered poly foam mix; slip cover removes for easy care.
— Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that Southeastern Kids was one of her best-selling furniture brands. She said she sells between 1-3 bean bags each month.

The Urban Lifetime Crib is a standard crib that converts easily to a ToddlerBed, Daybed and Full-size Bed. The Lifetime Crib meets all safety guidelines and is JPMA certified. Conversion kits sold separately. Matching dresser, armoire, and chest of drawers also available.

Cute and cuddly, these 6.5 inch soft-bodied dolls have vinyl heads, arms and legs. Assorted outfits. Come in a case of 24.
— In a Summer 2011 survey Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., told TDmonthly that she sold about 24 Mini Babies each month.
— In a Fall 2013 survey, Kim Emigh, manager of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly that Mini-Babies from Toysmith were one of their best-selling novelty toys.

Specially designed for bathtime fun, Tidoo is soft and posable and so light that it floats.
Filled with polystyrene "beads" that dry quickly, Tidoo can play out of the tub, too; it can even suck its thumb. Tidoo baby dolls can wear any fashion from the Mon Premier collection. Corolle also offers a wide selection of nursery accessories specially sized for Tidoo. 12 inches tall. Blue sleeping eyes.
— In a Summer 2011 survey 10 of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that dolls from Corolle were their best-sellers. Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr,  Pa., said they sell 6-10 Corolle dolls per month, and that Tidoo is the best-seller.
— Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that dolls from Corolle are in her top-three best-selling products.
— In a June 2014 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Corolle makes their best-selling dolls.

"BUGS" is the critically acclaimed second album of Mister G, a celebrated songwriter and educator who performs internationally.  The songs, which include fan favorites such as "Shark in My Bathtub" and "Pam the Pug," span a range of musical styles from funk to rock, bluegrass to bossa nova. The CD includes several original bilingual (Spanish/English) songs, which grew out of Mister G's concerts for kids in Latin America.

"Pizza for Breakfast" is the critically acclaimed first album of Mister G, a celebrated songwriter and educator who performs internationally.  The songs, which include fan favorites such as "Sneaky Chihuahua" and "Pony with a Problem," span a range of musical styles ranging from pop to rock, bluegrass to ska. Kids, and their parents, will be singing along with the environmental toe-tapper, "Don't Waste Stuff" and soaping up to "Bath." Launch date: January 2010.

Now made in Canada, our non-toxic, eco friendly bath comes with a non-slip mat for comfort and security. New York magazine has called Spa Baby "a soothingly womb like hot tub for infants." It is the "largest upright tub on the market to last infants the longest," Brandy Cameron, President of Spa Baby Tubs, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011.

Caillou preschool products: Stimulate the imagination and creativity while participating in emotional development. Improve sociability and language. For boys and girls.

Invented by a British mother of six, My Wee Friend is a simple potty training method. It is a black disc which adheres to the bottom of a training potty. When the child uses the potty, the disc temporarily reveals a smiling face, then reverts to black. It can be left in the potty, cleaned as usual and reused for up to 12 weeks. Suitable for both boys and girls, it motivates the child and reinforces consistency. It is available in nine designs.

SeatSnug can easily be added to a vehicle’s existing seatbelt to allow the lap belt to be lightly tightened around a child’s hips.  This prevents looseness in the lap belt to enhance seatbelt performance, resulting in increased safety and improved comfort.  SeatSnug secures and stabilizes the child and the booster seat, yet allows the shoulder belt to operate normally for free upper body movement. "Formal crash tests have shown that SeatSnug significantly reduces the potential for injury when used with current vehicle seatbelts.  In one set of replicated real world tests, SeatSnug reduced the impact forces in a 30 mph frontal impact simulation by 7 Gs at the chest and 11 Gs at the hips of a 6 year old child test dummy," Bruce Mather, CTO and President of Lap Belt Cinch, told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2011 Australian Automotive Aftermarket Assoc. “Best New Aftermarket Accessory” Award; 2010 Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award for “Outstanding Achievement in Design & Innovation;” 2010 The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval; 2010 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association Global Media Award; 2009 BRAKE Fleet Safety Forum “Fleet Safety Product Award;” 2008 Adaptive Driving Alliance Finalist for the “New Technology Award;” 2007 National Street Machine Club Seal Of Approval; 2006 Ben Franklin “Most Innovative Product or Service” Award.

Baby Diner attaches to any smooth table top or structure and allows a parent or guardian to secure all types of smooth-bottom plates, bowls and any other dinnerware to prevent young children from accidentally knocking or throwing dishes on the floor. "Baby Diner can be used with all types of dishware such as: Ceramic, Glass, Plastic, Melamine and Stoneware dishes," Jesse Mills, Owner/CEO of Lil Diner, told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2009 Best of Utah.

Teddy Bear Stuffing Machine and Stuff a Plush Parties for retail and entertainment businesses allow customers to create a custom stuffed animal. Create venue specific plush Teddy Bears or other animals. Teddy Bear Stuffing machines are manufactured here in the USA. Services include Teddy Bear Stuffing Machines, Retail Merchandising Carts, and Retail Store Fixtures. Unstuffed Plush Skins include a full line of plush teddy bears & other Pawfect Pals Costumes - a wide variety that fits most other plush lines as well. Accessories include shoes, sunglasses, bows, sound modules and more. Supplies include stuffing, birth certificate software, critter boxes, and more. My Pawfect Bear manufacturers a diverse range of teddy bear stuffing machines that can be placed in a wide range of target locations including (but not limited to) family entertainment centers, gift stores, tourist spots, amusement parks, shopping malls, and more.