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August 2009 Notable Toys — AllAge Range: 7 to 12 SKU or Item #: 1571 Launch Date: December 2008 Gender: Girls
Girls can make a special place to store their jewelry with the Mosaic Jewelry Box, using more than 300 colorful acrylic tiles and glitter grout to decorate a plain white jewelry box and transform it into a sparkling masterpiece. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award. Launch date: December 3, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24995 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 6 to 11 SKU or Item #: 1967 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can create 10 paper airplanes with the Sky Diver Paper Airplanes set, following simple folding techniques to turn sheets of paper with awesome patterns into slick airplanes. Kids can add sticker accents, then try to land their planes on punch-out runways. A bonus sky diver with parachute is included. "The thoughtfulness that goes into our product development process — selecting appropriate and engaging materials and providing detailed instructions for a quality creative experience" sets these kits apart," Lisa Brody, PR manager for Creativity for Kids, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award and a 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. Launch date: January 13, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24994 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 12 Launch Date: August 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
These reusable building sticks are made from colored string coated with a special wax. Flexible Bendaroos building sticks are designed to adhere to virtually every household surface, and are easily removed to be used again and again. "Bendaroos' durability sets it apart from competitors. Bendaroos reusable materials allow kids to play for hours. Also, since Bendaroos do not break or wear, parents need not worry about buying replacement sets," Lindsay Durr, account coordinator at 360 Public Relations, told TDmonthly on behalf of Bendaroos. Launch date: August 2009. This product received a 2009 Outstanding Product iParenting Media Award. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24993 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: September 2005 Gender: Boys And Girls
Meebie is a toy developed for play, with therapeutic benefits. Designed as a globally appealing tool for expression and learning, it may be used in educational settings, play therapy, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, social work, counseling and at home. The soft, furry Meebie measures 21" from head to seat and is fully washable. It may be used to express emotion, using the interchangeable pieces; comfort a child with separation anxiety, or one who has been hurt; engage children who are reluctant to express or participate; or teach specific emotions and emotional understanding. "Meebie’s 37 beautifully embroidered pieces can be arranged and rearranged in any number of ways, conveying all emotions," Lisa Johnson, co-owner of Orkid Toys, told TDmonthly. It was named among Dr. Toy's Best Products from 2007 to 2009. Launch date: September 15, 2005. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24992 (added 8/19/2009) . Barney: Tee-Riffic Holiday Collection From: LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT Other products from LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT
Age Range: 2 to 5 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Barney is featured in this special collection of wintertime favorites on three DVDs. Launch date: October 13, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24991 (added 8/19/2009) . Bob the Builder: Building Holiday Crew Holiday Collection DVDs From: LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT Other products from LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT
Age Range: 2 to 6 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can discover why the "fun is getting it done" in these holiday-themed, action-packed DVDs from favorite contractor Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew. Launch date: October 13, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24990 (added 8/19/2009) . Thomas & Friends: Sodor Friends Holiday Collection From: LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT Other products from LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT
Age Range: 2 to 6 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Thomas and his Island Sodor engine friends are featured in this special holiday collection of three seasaonal DVDs. Launch date: October 13, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24989 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: All Ages Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Gentle Giraffe On The Go helps recreate sleep time routines by bringing familiar soothing sounds while away from home. Gentle Giraffe’s unique Serengeti sounds aim to take a child on a magical journey while effortlessly transforming unknown surroundings to a more familiar environment. It features four peaceful sounds, push-button sound selection with volume control, and two sleep-timer options, plus more, and may be used for all ages. Gentle Giraffe On The Go is part of the Cloud B Endangered Species Series, which helps bring awareness to animal friends who need our attention. A portion of every purchase goes to Conservation International. This product received a 2009 NAPPA Honors award, a 2009 iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Product in the Toy Category, a 2009 Creative Child Top Choice of the Year Award in the Travel-Soothing Sleep Aids for Kids Category, a 2009 Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center, and a 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product Award. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24988 (added 8/19/2009) . Award Winning – Pastel Scarf Mini Pack From: ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS Other products from ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS
Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: SCID 12P Launch Date: January 1996 Gender: Boys And Girls
This pack comes with 12, 27" square scarves — two of each of the following colors: lavender, medium blue, lime green, yellow, peach and pink, and includes an instruction/informational insert and a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 1996. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24987 (added 8/19/2009) . Award Winning – Rainbow Scarf Mini Pack From: ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS Other products from ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS
Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: SCID12R Launch Date: January 1996 Gender: Boys And Girls
This kit includes 12, 27" square scarves — two of each of the following colors: purple, royal blue, kelly green, yellow, orange and purple, plus an instructional/informational insert and a reusable hanging plastic resealable storage bag. Launch date: 1996. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24986 (added 8/19/2009) . Multi-Award Winning – My Many Colored Days (Parent Scarf Kit) From: ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS Other products from ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS
Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: MCD10 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This kit includes 10, 27" square scarves in 10 colors — one of each of the following: purple, royal blue, gray, black, orange, red, kelly green, brown, pink and yellow. It also comes with an instructional insert, the "My Many Colored Days" book by Dr. Seuss and the IDEAS Music Colors CD. "We also provide durable and reusable plastic bags for storage as well as Velcro to hang the scarves in a special place, where they can be put away easily and beautifully," Rosanne Jessen, marketing associate for arts education IDEAS, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24984 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Crayola Color Stories are interactive coloring activities that tell the stories of Jerome, Pedro, Sadie and others from the Undersea Adventures world. Kids progress through the story by coloring on their pages along with the characters on the screen, learning as they go. Activities are randomized so that kids can play Crayola Color Stories again and again. "Interactive DVD story and coloring activities keep children engaged and entertained while they learn," Anita Lavine, director of public relations for Screenlife, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Award and a 2009 Creative Child Award. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24983 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 02010 Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
While Octopi may look like just another plush toy, but stored in its head is a family dice game and a distinctive treasure. Grippa’s game is Sink or Swim, for two to four players. During a turn, players roll dice and try to score points to collect seashells. Whoever has the most shells at the end of the game wins. "Each Octopi has a unique look, personality, dice game and treasure that support the collectibility value of the item," Steve Hart, co-founder of FunHub Creative, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24982 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 02027 Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
Each Octopi comes with an easy-to-learn dice game complete with a treasure (all stored in the Octopi head). Dip's game, Doubloon Dippidy, is a faced-paced game in which players try to win all the gold doubloons by being the last person with a doubloon. It is for two to 10 players. "Octopi Games deliver a social play experience along with the collectible value of a plush toy. It’s really the first collectible plush that promotes face-to-face social interaction," Steve Hart, co-founder of FunHub Creative, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24981 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: 10514 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can blast off on a cosmic journey in the Playhut X9 Rocket play structure, which is comprised of a large, shuttle-shaped play hut and two 20” tunnels. It has multiple tunnel ports for crawl-through fun and structure expansion, and EZ Twist technology allows for instant set-up and quick-fold down for convenient storage. It received a 2009 Outstanding Products iParenting Media Award. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24980 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: 10469 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Girls
The Disney Princess Adventure Hut is designed to be a magical getaway for any little princess. This versatile play tent is comprised of a large play hut and 4’ tunnel. It has multiple tunnel ports for crawl-through fun and structure expansion, mesh windows for peek-through entertainment, a flap door entrance for easy accessibility, and bright, bold Disney Princess graphics. EZ Twist technology allows for instant set-up and quick-fold down for convenient storage. It received a 2009 Outstanding Products iParenting Media Award. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24979 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: All Ages Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
ReUsies are a reusable alternative to plastic sandwich bags. They are cotton on the outside and leak-resistant nylon on the inside, sealed with Velcro closures. ReUsies can be machine or hand washed, and each one is designed to replace hundreds of plastic baggies. ReUsies come in two sizes (larger sandwich and smaller snack) and many different patterns to appeal to all members of the family. "We use reusable items in many other areas of our lives (reusable water bottles, shopping bags, lunch boxes, etc.), but there are very few products that replace those plastic sandwich baggies we all use and toss every day," Karen Whorton, owner of ReUsies, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24978 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 1 to 4 SKU or Item #: safe-T-seat Launch Date: May 2005 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Safe-T-Seat, created for children 12 months to 4 years, is designed to offer a better center of gravity than other child bike seats and is easy to install. "The patented mounting system is much easier than other front-mounted seats on the market," Kelly Eissinger, president of iBert Inc., told TDmonthly. It received a 2007 Creative Child Magazine Top Choice Award. Launch date: May 25, 2005. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24977 (added 8/19/2009) . The Cats of Baseball From: TRADE WINDS ADVERTISING INC. Other products from TRADE WINDS ADVERTISING INC.
Age Range: All Ages Launch Date: August 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Cats of Baseball is an original character series depicting teams of cats playing baseball and their ongoing stories in cartoons, figurines, games and trading cards. "No character series has ever featured stories about cats with baseball cards, playing team baseball. The Cats of Baseball collection is designed for a wide range of children's toys and apparel," Victoria Oldham, co-president of Trade Winds Advertising Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 10, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24976 (added 8/19/2009) . Multi-Award Winning – My Many Colored Days – Group/Classroom Kit From: ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS Other products from ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS
Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: MCD20 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This kit includes 20, 27" square scarves in 10 colors — two of each of the following colors: purple, royal blue, gray, black, orange, red, kelly green, brown, pink and yellow. It also comes with an instructional insert, the "My Many Colored Days" book by Dr. Seuss, the IDEAS Music Colors CD, a reusable plastic hanging storage bag, and Velcro to hang the scarves nicely. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24975 (added 8/19/2009) . Children's Activity 54" Multi-Colored Scarf Kit From: ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS Other products from ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: SCID54 Launch Date: January 1996 Gender: Boys And Girls
This kit includes 24, 54" square scarves in 12 colors — two of each of the following shades: purple, lavender, royal blue, medium blue, kelly green, lime green, yellow, orange, red, pink, black and white, plus an IDEAS Music 111 CD, an instructional insert, a reusable plastic hanging storage bag, and Velcro to hang the scarves. "Our scarf kits contain high-quality, 100-percent washable nylon scarves in vibrant colors," Rosanne Jessen, marketing associate for arts education IDEAS, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 1996. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24974 (added 8/19/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Minimum Order: (Log in to view) Minimum Reorder: (Log in to view) Dropship Available?: (Log in to view) Ships From: (Log in to view) Terms: (Log in to view) Age Range: 3 to 12 Target Age Range: 6 to 8 Specialty: No Made in: United States SKU or Item #: SCID27 Launch Date: November 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
This kit includes 24, 27" square scarves in 12 colors — two of each of the following: purple, lavender, royal blue, medium blue, kelly green, lime green, yellow, orange, red, pink, black and white, plus an IDEAS Primary Music CD, an instructional insert, a reusable plastic hanging storage bag and Velcro to hang the scarves. "Our scarf kits contain high-quality, 100-percent-washable nylon scarves in vibrant colors. ... they not only contain instruction/informational inserts which lead educators and caregivers on the path to endless uses for the scarves, but they also include music that has been created especially for IDEAS and for children," Rosanne Jessen, marketing associate for arts education IDEAS, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24973 (added 8/19/2009) . Norman PhartEphant™ - the Farting Elephant From: FIERCE FUN TOYS LLC Other products from FIERCE FUN TOYS LLC
The soft, squeezable, 10"-round Norman PhartEphant produces eight different fart sounds with each gentle squeeze of his tail. "Norman PhartEphant appeals to all ages, and brings silly to any situation. He has become a gift of choice in hospital gift shops and even hit the corporate world as a gift to give the person that has everything. Really, who doesn't want a farting elephant?" Angela Larson, in sales at Fierce Fun Toys, told TDmonthly. This product has received the following awards: Great Dad Recommended: Seal of Approval - 2009; The Toy Man: Seal of Approval - 2009; and The Toy Man: Editors Choice Award - 2009. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24972 (added 8/19/2009) . This two-piece suit for boys is ideal for springtime, with lightweight seersucker bubble shorts and a four-button vest that features a funky fresh van applique crafted of washable felt. Launch date: March 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24971 (added 8/19/2009) . This polka-dot dress features a strawberry applique crafted of washable felt. It is available in sizes 6-12m through 6T, through spring 2010. It is made in the USA. Decaf Plush offers "unique animal, fruit and street illustrations crafted in washable synthetic felt — beats silkscreen any day!" Kimberly Murray, designer for decaf plush, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24970 (added 8/19/2009) .
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