September 2009 Notable Toys — All

Wizards of the Coast calls Magic the biggest of the collectible card games. With millions of players in tournament and casual play, there is a strong market for all new releases. Zendikar features new Planeswalkers, a relatively new type of card with game-changing powers. One new Planeswalker is Nissa Revane, who came to fame in the Xbox Live Arcade game “Duels of the Planeswalkers.” Fifteen-card booster packs are listing at $3.99. Intro packs, consisting of a 40-card deck, 1 premium card, 1 booster, a learn-to-play insert and a strategy insert, are $12.29. Fat Packs, made up of eight booster packs, a card box, player's guide, learn-to-play insert, land pack, and an excerpt from the upcoming “Path of the Planeswalker” graphic novel, are $34.99. Launch date: October 2, 2009.

Lightweight and child friendly, this farm animal collection  features an  Irish Draft Mare, a ewe, a Boer nanny goat, a sow (featured here) and a Holstein cow. They range  in size from 4.5” to 8” in length.  Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Each figure provides educational information in 5 languages including Spanish for the largest minority market in the U.S.

Remember every moment of that journey from small to tall.  Includes a personalized verse with your child’s information, printed on durable stock, places to add photos, and folds for lifetime storage. For consumers only, not for wholesale.

Each poem is custom written using the letters of your child’s name to make a special wish… for all good things.   Available for any name/any spelling. 19 colorful designs to choose from. For consumers only, not for wholesale.

A durable, laminated, write-on & wipe-off surface.  Teach your child address, phone number, colors, alphabet, numbers and more.  For consumers only, not for wholesale.

Birthday Keepsakes are beautiful color prints that tell all about the day you were born!  Personalized with names and birth stats and lots of fun facts about that special day. For consumers only, not for wholesale.

Paint beautiful glittery wings on this Tinker Bell Pottery figurine and join her and her fairy friends in their adventures in Pixie Hollow! This Real Pottery figure is ready to paint and display. Each kit contains a ceramic Tinker Bell figurine, non-toxic paints, glitter paint varnish, paintbrush and instruction leaflet. ©DISNEY

Sunset in bright, beautiful colors! A STRING ALONG Sensation designed by Roc Ahrensdorf. Quick, Safe and easy! Follow the pattern and string floss through holes on a pre- drilled board to create a colorful design. Kids will enjoy hours of fun, as well as provide them the opportunity to develop skills in crafting and dexterity.

This Counted Cross Stitch Princess tiara will be a great first project for kids! Have fun with Janlynn's Kid Stitch™ line. - Frame included. Each kit contains 14 count 100% cotton Aida fabric, 6-strand cotton floss, stitching hoop, needle, graph, and instructions in English & French. Finished size 3" round (7,6 cm round).

Disney Princess' "Dreams Are Blooming" Color your own pillowcase design from ©DISNEY. Kids enjoy this wonderfully illustrated pillowcase design full of everything you would want from the Princesses; castles, flowers, birds and of course Belle, Snow White, Cinderella and Aurora.

Give your kids a reason to save! Enjoy one of life's crafting pleasures and create a "U-Paint-It!" Jumbo Piggy Bank for all of your kids coins. This jumbo piggy pottery bank is ready to decorate and display! Kit comes with everything you need to paint one bank.

Design Your Own Sport Bobble Head Kits are real figurines that have not only a bobble head, but additional bobble features. Kits includes a multi bobble sports figurine and everything you need to personalize and decorate in your favorite sports team colors.

Design Your Own Sport Activities are real sporting goods items that can be personalized and played with. Kits includes a sporting item and everything you need to decorate and use again and again. Whether it's a regulation size soccer ball or an authentic working skateboard, kids will enjoy adding their own designs and having a personalized item that they can play.
— As of 1.06.2011 this product was listed as a bestseller in the Arts& Crafts section at Toysrus.com. Pros: Great for fans of sports or crafts; includes regularion size soccer ball.

"Make it Cool" Friendship Party pack. 8 Weave Wheels inside. Kids love the simple lifting and turning motions that make bracelet weaving fun and easy to do! Make them, wear them, or give them to a friend!

Popsi is a loveable, huggable plush doll that stands 11” tall and is made from recycled plastic bottles spun into fiber stuffing and an eco-chic hot pink outfit. Her body fabric is composed of certified organic cotton. The long soft flowing hair is made from certified organic wool. Popsi comes to life in her own storybook titled "Popsi, The Daughter of Mother Nature." Popsi empowers children to take her lessons into their homes, school and communities resulting in a better world for everyone. Popsi is non-toxic doll that saves energy, reduces landfill waste, lowers greenhouse gas emissions and is proudly made in the U.S.A. and won the Dr. Toy Best Green Product of 2009. Please note: Popsi's Tote Bag is designed with a special front pocket just for her! She can be carried in the front, while the main interior is ideal for toting the book. This is not shown in the attached video, but you can see an example here.

An enchanting story about an overworked Mother Nature who magically turns plastic bottles into a soft cuddly doll named Popsi. With the help of a wise wizard Popsi comes to life as a young girl. However, within three days she must give Mother Nature a helping hand cleaning up the Earth or once again become a doll. The curious side of Popsi gets her into some trouble until she creates the Super Solar Sonic Recycling Machine.  The recycled plush doll, Popsi, reinforces the lessons within the story book. This hardcover book is 8 1/2 x 11 printed on recycled paper in the USA with vegetable based ink.

This recycled tote bag is made from recycled plastic bottles and was designed to hold both Popsi the doll and her storybook. The bag is imprinted with non-toxic green ink and carries the message of recycling. Children can proudly display their Popsi doll and the important message of saving our Earth. The bag comes with two types of handles, one carry tote or shoulder strap.

This bubbly little song has children dancing and singing over and over to “Popsi, Popsi she’s come to save our planet. Popsi, Popsi she taking a stand, Popsi, Popsi she can do it if we lend a helping hand.” The CD also has the music only version for sing along.

This easy-to-use kit allows anyone to create professional-quality screen prints on paper, fabric, vinyl, plastic, leather and more. High-quality inks stay fresh on the screen for effortless multiple applications. Well-suited for production runs, these durable inks hold up to washing and dry cleaning on natural and synthetic fabrics and are water-soluble for easy clean up.

This complete, easy-to-use kit, demystifies the ancient art of indigo dyeing.  Indigo is a natural, plant-based dye traditionally used to create resist patterns on fabric by many cultures around the world. Today it continues to be popular for dyeing denim. The kit dyes more than 15 yards (5 lbs.) of fabric or 15 t-shirts. The reusable dye bath lasts for several weeks.

Stimulate your baby’s senses with the BuckleyBoo Crib-a-Roo, a wonderful, playful grow-and-go addition to your babies crib. The Crib-a-Roo comes with BuckleyRoo and a sleeping BabyRoo, a developmental duo that stimulates development and engages the senses.

The soft-edged triangular shape and jumbo size of these colored pencils naturally place little hands and fingers into the appropriate coloring position. As an added functional bonus, the triangular shape prevents these pencils from constantly rolling off the table onto the floor. Each packaged set has 12 colored pencils.

Mixis™ Culturally Inspired Clothing draws on influences from China, Japan, India and Central and North American. Each outfit draws inspiration from traditional, historical and modern fashion trends. (Doll not included).
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.

Mixis™ Limited Edition Sunshine Collectible Play Dolls (Emerald, Rosa, Opal and Houda) come in the same reusable keepsake package; are wearing beautiful casual dresses, a pair of handmade espadrilles and a matching purse.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.