July 2013 Notable Toys — All

Be the first to get rid of all your cards, but watch out! If you roll a ‘Deer in the Headlights’, your progress stalls.

The first skill and action game starring The Very Hungry Caterpillar! Children toss their fruit and try to be the first to land all three pieces on the twirling, electronic caterpillar to win. Game play gets kids up and moving – every miss has players scrambling to gather their fruit and try again. Launch date: August 2013.

3, 2, 1 BLAST OFF! Hog Wild's new AquaPod launches a two-liter soda bottle up to 100 feet in the air! The AquaPod bottle launcher comes 100% assembled, all you need is a two-liter soda bottle, an ordinary bike pump and water to join in on the fun! Fill the soda bottle half way with clean water and affix over the launch tube. Take the bike pump and pressurize to 50 PSI. Don't worry, AquaPod includes a built-in-check value that eliminates over pressurization, ensures safety and maximum height! Unwind the 15-foot long launch string and start the count down. Pull the string and WOW - it's a water-fueled 100 foot blast off that kids won't believe.

The Spy Pen features invisible ink that can only be revealed using the UV black light in the cap.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va, told TDmonthly in a July 2013 survey that this was one of her store's best-selling toys.

This sinister device seems at first glance to be an innocent ping-pong ball. Can be used to illustrate the idea of an electric circuit to children-show how electricity can flow through a chain of people holding hands, or that a little dampness can improve conductivity, et cetera.
— In a September 2014 survey, Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Broadlands, Va., told TDmonthly that UFO Balls are one of the store's best-selling science and nature toys.

This RC Stunt Car with lights on the wheels comes in its original box. Highly detailed features make this car one of a kind. It comes with a fully functional remote which allows the car to move forward, reverse, left and right.
— Megan Pettit, manager of The Toy Maven in Dallas, Tex., told TDmonthly in a July 2013 survey that the Turbo Twister is her store's overall best-selling toy.
— In a July 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that the Turbo Twister was their best-selling electronic or battery-operated toy.
— In a Fall 2013 survey, Mike D'Andrea, manager of e-commerce at Hardware Center & Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly that Turbo Twister was one of their best-selling novelty toys.

New outdoor mandalas. What could be more fun than coloring outdoors on a sunny day? With the super-sized Mandala-Designer®, kids can be be an amazing street artist, sketching beautiful designs on any paved surface. Includes 1 large mandala stencil, 6 colored chalks and instructions.
— In a July 2013 survey Donna Frederick, owner of The Play House Toy Store in Durham, N.C., told TDmonthly that the Outdoor Mandala is one of her store's overall best-selling toys.

It has a bunny's head and paws, as well as a monkey's body. The toy itself is about 8" long, while the hat is around 28" in overall length. long enough to be used as a scarf and mitten. This 3 in 1 fuzzy hat is your perfect choice for children and women in winter. Mini. 50 pcs. by airmail. Ocean shipment is offered for qty. over 1000 pcs..( mixed items allow) Write us to get the quote based on your qty. and shipping method.

This is a mixture of poodle and fish. The head and the tail belong to a poodle, while the body look like a fish. The toy itself is about 8" long, while the hat is around 28" in overall length. long enough to be used as a scarf and mitten. This 3 in 1 fuzzy hat is your perfect choice for children and women in winter. Mini. 50 pcs. by airmail. Ocean shipment is offered for qty. over 1000 pcs..( mixed items allow) Write us to get the quote based on your qty. and shipping method.

This is not simply a fox, but a mixture of fox and hound. The lovely figure, fuzzy tail and slender snout are all impressive. The toy itself is about 8" long, while the hat is around 28" in overall length. long enough to be used as a scarf and mitten. This 3 in 1 fuzzy hat is your perfect choice for children and women in winter. Mini. 50 pcs. by airmail. Ocean shipment is offered for qty. over 1000 pcs..( mixed items allow) Write us to get the quote based on your qty. and shipping method.

Our innovative TREEWEAR is made out of a special felt and protects the bark of the tree and your slackline from abrasion. Velcro at the end of the Treewear makes it easy to handle and prevents it from slipping during set-up of the Slackline.

The Funline X13 is designed specifically for kids and beginners with a thick weave and rubber coated grip. This makes the Funline ideal for learning to slacklines.   

Surf and bounce like never before! This slackline goes the distance. Our longest line at nearly 100 ft, the SURFERLINE is ideal for a challenge or tricks with motion.

The trampoline style webbing is thin and dynamic, specifically designed to maximize power for tricks.

The Classic is the original Gibbon line designed with slackline-specific webbing perfect for walking or getting started with tricks.

The Classic is the original Gibbon line designed with slackline-specific webbing perfect for walking or getting started with tricks.   

The "Sounds Like Fun" products are all designed with multiple instruments so that the parent and child can bond through making music together. For parents and caregivers, each musical instrument is accompanied by  parent-friendly, developmentally appropriate educational materials to empower them in their role as their child’s most important educator. These laminated cards are an easy reference to make playtime learning time, too.

When children press a key on the piano, they not only hear a sound, they see stars pop up! The clear arch guides the popped stars onto a different pipe so when another note is played, they’ll pop some more! Adults can remove the arch to allow the stars to land on the floor, encouraging children to crawl after them. Pop! Pop! Piano measures 9" x 11" x 5.34" with clear arch attached. For ages 12 months and up.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that Pop Pop Piano is their store's best-selling musical toy. They sell around 10 each month.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams Toys in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in an April 2015 survey that the Pop-Pop Piano is their store's best-selling infant & toddler toy. They sell around 12 each month.

Launch your Kung Fu frogs at the training center and try to conquer all the levels to score big. It may look easy, but the levels rotate; you must try to land on moving targets to master the levels of Kung Fu!

Black and white contrast makes this set a perfect "first" musical instrument. The set includes a black and white rain maker and a black and white bell shaker.

Our highly original, intriguing and playful "Potions and Enchantments" are enjoyed by people ages 8 to adult who love fantasy, imaginative play and collectibles. The attractively designed and eco-friendly debut collection is tied together by a brand mythology centered around mysterious young twin explorers Opal & Twig, the fictional purveyors of the enchantments. A different short story book, each one more beautiful and engaging than the next, is included in every illustrated package. These introduce new fans to Opal & Twig and explain how each given enchantment was first discovered.

The iPotty for iPad allows parents to make this tech tool accessible to their child without having to worry about it getting dirty or damaged. Creating a relaxed and fun atmosphere can make all the difference in success for their child when learning how to use the potty. Toilet training can be a stressful time for parents and children. Many parents have discovered that the iPad, along with the many toilet training and age appropriate entertainment apps that are available, can be valuable in providing focus and fun during this important developmental time.

Kids are naturally drawn to the highly visual and easy to use touch interface on the iPad. The many educational, artistic and entertaining apps available for children increases its value for parents who want to inspire their young creative minds. Keeping the iPad safe and secure by enclosing this in a traditional easel means parents can be relaxed about giving their child access to the tablet.

What's better than one Scarlet Macaw? Try two, especially when one has wing's fully spread. If you love wildlife, the vibrant hues of these extra large parrots will dazzle you. This is nature at its best: rich color and exotic plumage make this Family Format® puzzle something the entire family can talk about. 400 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. Family Format is a unique line that combines three completely different puzzle sizes into one puzzle, so that it is especially fun for family members of different ages to work together.