September 2009 Notable Toys — All

Like its counterpart, in Bailout! The Card Game; debt is king. You will get caught up in this non stop gotcha action experience.  Just when you think you have the upper hand; the Bailout cards will be flying.  

This game creates fierce competition and there are no guarantees that any of your actions will save your bank.

Players compete as their favorite bank (Bankruptcy O’ America, Worth Farless, No Cashvia, Liquidation Brothers, Greedy Investors of America, or Washed Up Mutual)  to compile Bailout Bundles and get a Bailout.

To better your chances of getting Bailout Bundles you engage in hostile takeovers, risky sales and acquisitions with rival banks to get Bailout Bundles to obtain the bailout. Your conduct causes other banks to focus on your bank as a target.

Can you keep your doors open long enough to get enough Bailout Bundles to get a Bailout?

Be the Bank, Lose Billions, Get a Bailout!

Numbers of Players: 2-6 | Ages: 12 to Adult | Play Time: 10-30 min.

Made in the USA

Visit www.bailoutthegame.com for more information.

Following the books of Richard Scarry, “The Best Outside Fun Ever!” is part of a series of new DVDs. Huckle and his friends work together to solve mysteries and have fun. There will be holiday-themed movies and titles announced for release in 2010. Launch date: Summer 2009.

Strawberry Shortcake and friends have to work together to move Berry Bitty City after a storm in this animated tale. The movie's release is supported by a wave of Strawberry Shortcake toys with a mix of classic touches that made the line popular and a new style for today's girls. Launch date: Fall 2009.

In this computer-animated tale, Barbie and her friends become the first girl Musketeers while rescuing the prince from danger. According to press materials, it's a combination of a classic story and modern girl power. The feature joins 16 Barbie Entertainment DVD releases, which have collectively sold more than 60 million units worldwide. Launch date: September 15, 2009.

Following two other releases made for children, this collection tackles science in the group's fun, inimitable way. Popular with young adults 20 years ago, They Might Be Giants now makes music for the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse set. Launch date: September 22, 2009.
― The pop group is also tops on the kids’ charts, said Mary Sisson, co-owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash.

Four-time Grammy winner Ziggy Marley creates an all-ages compilation of original tunes and a few covers. The reggae songs are full of themes of love, responsibility, unity, freedom and fun. It features several of Marley's family, as well as friends Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Laurie Berkner and Jamie Lee Curtis. Proceeds benefit Chepstowe Basic School in Port Antonio, Jamaica. Launch date: May 2009.

Sisters Nerissa and Katryna Nields run a 0 to 5 years music class, playing with the kids and playing for the kids. This album includes 33 kid-tested songs. The first disc is uptempo to get kids going, perfect for dancing, car trips and even making dinner together. The second disc is a slower, relaxing collection to play before bedtime.

Improved from earlier versions, My Masterpiece has been reintroduced by Creations by You, Inc. With My Masterpiece, your own original artwork is enlarged and placed into a wood frame or Museum Poster, which ever you choose. The kit includes pages to originate a drawing or attach a photo from your child, or from an adult, that is mailed to us in the prepaid envelope provided, or you can make your item entirely online using our Internet drawing and photo tools. In just a few short weeks, the professionally reproduced Masterpiece is returned to be shared and admired by friends and family.

The album relates true experiences of baseball success and failure as well as other fun and funny stories. This is the sixth CD from Justin Roberts and the Not Ready for Naptime Players. Indie rock for kids, this “kindie” album tells 11 tales of distracted outfielders and magnificent imaginations. It won the Parents' Choice and NAPPA Gold Award. Launch date: 2008.

The Jonas Brothers power-pop trio has released its newest album for tweens and teens, following a year of being omnipresent in concerts, movie soundtracks and web downloads. According to Disney,  Jonas Brothers have sold a combined 8.1 million albums. Launch date: June 16, 2009.

Builds competence in identifying all eight parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections!  Understanding parts of speech is the key to good grammar.  Sentences provide necessary context clues along with interesting science and geography facts.  Tailor to learner needs by selecting specific sentence cards. Claiming spaces on the four center grids involves strategic thinking.  Includes 50 sentence cards, a reference card, answer keys, and assessment masters, For 2-4 players.

Did you know that more than 100 trillion bacteria live and work in the large intestines, or that the stomach makes a new lining every three days so its walls don’t digest themselves? These facts only hint at what players will learn about the parts and functions of the human digestive system. Players become aware of how food is treated at each stage as it travels through this system. Good nutrition and health habits receive appropriate attention. Players progress from status as medical students to physicians as they internalize information. The content of the Fact Cards makes excellent lesson material for study apart from the game. State and national standards emphasize the study of systems. Includes 56 Fact Cards and 14 ID Cards. For 2 players or teams.

Spin the spinner and create sentences by piecing together the colored word or phrase cards you collect. Sensationally simple but immensely engaging, this game is a winner. Earn five points for every correct sentence you construct! Level One includes 40 each of the Who, What, and Where cards. Level Two adds 20 When cards. Contains 140 word cards and game board with spinner. For 2-4 players.

Managing My Allowance offers valuable first money experiences. Players use coins and bills to pay for purchases, compute change, handle allowances and gifts, collect earnings, and make deposits into college savings accounts. They are rewarded for accuracy, taking advantage of sales, saving money for college, and making thoughtful decisions. Transactions mirror the real world, adding value and excitement. Game variations offer two difficulty levels. In Allowance, the winner is the player with the most money in college savings. No financial transactions are recorded. In Managing My Allowance, players keep simple financial records. The winner is the player with the most money in college savings plus what is saved because of sales. For 2-4 players.

This pthalate- and latex-free puppy jumping toy promotes balance and coordination.

Everything about this toy is fake. We admit it. From the faux Black Ebony handle to the fake bow string. It's all fake. All fake except the performance. The Faux Bow was designed with only one goal: To be the best performing toy bow on the market. We beat all the competition by miles. Every Nerf® enthusiast's jaw will drop at the distance and accuracy of this beast. It out shoots and out distances everything in the class. My mom always told me not to judge a book by its cover. No truer words could be said about the Faux Bow™. Under its fake exterior lies the heart of a dragon (here comes the segue). So, if dragons are on the menu... Faux Bow™ is ready to do some slaying. Comes with 3 perfectly balanced Faux titanium arrows and one 3 arrow quiver.
— "This Bow an Arrow is new from Marky Sparky - creators of the popular 'Doink It Darts.' The bow shoots 'arrows,' which are more-or-less the same missles sold in Marky Sparky's popular 'Blast Pad' rockets. The rockets worked well and seem to be a good addition to a strong line," Joe Mitchell, owner of YoYo Joe's Toys & Fun, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010.
— “Those things fly out of here,” unintentionally punned Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C., in Fall 2010.

Coat hangers and twigs are a thing of the past now that the Spinmallow has been invented. Just stick a marshmallow on the telescoping skewer, hold over the fire and let the roasting begin. It includes a flashlight on top to help easily locate the graham crackers and chocolate. Launch date: 2009.
― John Naisbitt, owner of Thinker Things in Solana Beach, Calif., told TDmonthly in June 2010 that Spinmallow is one of his top-selling electronic items.
― “Marky Sparky is the best company for the older boy,” remarked Diana Gisolfu, owner of Sister's Kids in Springfield, Mass., about what makes Marky Sparky her best-selling line of electronic toys.
― Two of 40 retailers said in summer 2010 that Marky Sparky supplies their top-selling electronics.

Kids who want more action than traditional dominos can provide can use the Domino Express loops, ramps and bridges to set up exciting domino knock-downs. Launch date: June 2009.

These bilingual puzzles teach children words in both English and Spanish. Varieties include "ABCs," "Addition and Subtraction" and "My Body." Launch date: 2009.

These jumping balls come in either 18" or 22" sizes. Colors include pink, blue, red and yellow and the balls can come with single or double grips. Launch date: 2009.

This pretty dress-up will make any girl feel queenliike.

These charmingly illustrated picture books guarantee first watching and reading fun. Children will discover lots of familiar objects and go on to name them. Cardboard with soft padded cover includes 20 beautifully illustrated pages. Launch date: 2009.

This versatile wagon features patented, five-way flip-and-fold seats for multiple riding options, padded seat cushions for comfort and an extra-large, expandable rear storage compartment to tote a family’s worth of necessities. The UV protection canopy allows for all-day adventures, and storage for water bottles, gadgets and other must-haves keeps everything within reach. It can offer a practical alternative to a double stroller for parents of small children. Launch date: July 2009.
— This update on the traditional red wagon retains its slick red, black and white coloring but adds padded seats, a large canopy for shade, and a storage area. Candace Lindemann of Mamanista likens the wagon to a “mobile base,” perfect for a long day of outdoor activities with room to spare for tired kids, their possessions, and the day’s purchases. Experimental Mommy loved the versatility, adjustability and heat protection offered by the wagon.

Made for intermediate-level riders and designed to help younger children master balance while allowing them to keep pace with older siblings or more accomplished riders, this scooter is available in red or pink. It features extra-wide wheels, an ultra-low deck, a rear foot brake and limited steering to ensure maximum safety and offer parents peace of mind without sacrificing style. It comes fully assembled with minimal packaging and folds for storage and travel. "The scooter helps children maintain their balance while learning to ride a two-wheel scooter," Blessly Thomas, marketing coordinator for Radio Flyer, told TDmonthly. It has received an iParenting Media Award. Launch date: July 2009.