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September 2009 Notable Toys — Creative ActivitiesLauri® Early Learning Center™ Colors and Shapes From: PATCH PRODUCTS INC. Other products from PATCH PRODUCTS INC.
Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: 2386 Gender: Boys And Girls
This kit challenges kids in a fun and colorful format by teaching them to identify shapes and colors by completing tasks, to recognize shapes and colors of objects in their environment, and to develop grouping and classifying skills through game play. It's all packaged in a storage box. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25030 (added 8/19/2009) . Mary Meyer Taggies Colours Soft Caterpillar From: MARY MEYER CORP. Other products from MARY MEYER CORP.
Age Range: 102 to 6 SKU or Item #: 35650 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Soft Caterpillar in the Taggies Colours from Mary Meyer collection features Taggies patented looped ribbon tags that babies can explore and rub. The caterpillar is soft and easy for little hands to grasp and hold. Launch date: February 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25026 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 00013 Launch Date: August 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Each kit comes with an undecorated leash and a set of permanent fabric markers for drawing patterns, designs and doodles. Kids can write their pet's name, their phone number, or anything else as they create a leash for special occasions, outings and walks. The leash measures 4' L x 5/8" W and is constructed of sturdy webbing and metal hardware. Launch date: August 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25013 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: August 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can use their imagination and creativity to design a one-of-a-kind collar for their dog. Each kit comes with an adjustable collar made with high-quality nylon webbing and ribbon and featuring a quick-release buckle and sturdy metal "D" ring, plus a set of permanent fabric markers for drawing patterns, designs and doodles. Children can write their pal's name, their phone number or anything else they can think of. Launch date: August 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25012 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 7 Launch Date: August 2009 Gender: Girls
Pretty in shades of pink, this dazzling dress features a skirt of petals. "Our award-winning products have been proudly manufactured in the USA for over 15 years and use the finest fabrics and trims to create truly sophisticated dress-up apparel," Renee Stojek, art director for A Wish Come True, told TDmonthly. It received a 2009 Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: August 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25009 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: VE-CHOC Launch Date: January 2004 Gender: Boys And Girls
There are three different Make Your Own Kits: Make Your Own Chewing Gum, Make Your Own Gummies and Make Your Own Chocolate Kits. Each kit has a short story describing the life and surroundings of a hypothetical child and explains what his or her family and neighbors do regarding the kit's contents. "These kits are all Fair Trade Made. They have an important message; for example, the Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit includes an educational booklet describing the benefits of the Rainforest and how Chicle is tapped from trees to make gum," Sylva Dvorak, in marketing for One World Projects, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2004. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25004 (added 8/19/2009) . Age 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) . 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) . 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) . Complete with 20 interchangeable parts, this Bike Shop set features two frames, two sets of wheels, various other parts needed to successfully assemble a bicycle, a storage case for the pieces, and a set of stickers to deck out the bikes. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24859 (added 8/5/2009) . Designed to encourage open-ended, creative play, colorful Smooshies plush feature mix-and-match parts — arms, legs, facial features, horns and more — that can be connected using the product's hook-n-loop tabs. Smooshies have received the following awards: 2009 Top Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine and 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products Award. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24858 (added 8/5/2009) . This deluxe set includes a colorful Paperoni cutter that allows kids to create their own lengths for designs, 600, 0.5" Paperoni pieces, 32, 9.5" Paperoni pieces, one 2-D template, one 3-D template, one 2-D self-adhesive template, one tweezer, eight gems and assorted embellishments. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24854 (added 8/5/2009) . Twirligig™ Playsilk Streamer Toy From: BENEATH THE ROWAN TREE Other products from BENEATH THE ROWAN TREE
Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Designed to provide all-natural, active fun for children of all ages, this product features a hand-dyed silk streamer (11" x 60") coordinated with a hand-painted wand (about 12" long) sealed with water-based, non-toxic sealant. The high-quality silk has hand-rolled hems, and the length is designated so as to not cause children to trip or trample upon the fabric, as might happen more easily with longer streamers. The hardware is designed so that it cannot be removed by a child. Young children should be supervised, as with all long items that can tangle around them. It is available in more than 15 styles, as well as custom colors. "It doesn't knot or tangle, like thinner streamers. It is 100-percent natural, safe and its core quality is the need for active, imaginative play," Lori Campbell, owner and artist of Beneath the Rowan Tree, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24811 (added 7/30/2009) . paintdots Tote Bag From: TERANISHI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO. LTD. Other products from TERANISHI CHEMICAL INDUSTRY CO. LTD.
The paintdots collection of totes and pen cases allows individuals to decorate their product with the included markers based on dot-color instructions generated from an image uploaded to the paintdots Simulator program. The tote has three pockets on the exterior and there are two sizes of pen cases available. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24796 (added 7/30/2009) . Over 270 parts! You can build at least 3 models. Illustrated instructions and tools included. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24687 (added 7/20/2009) . These heavy cardboard banks have a metal clasp, a color-coordination padlock and two keys — they don't have to be smashed to make a withdrawal. Each bank has three slots so the money can be sorted into Spend, Save and Share compartments. The bank measures 4" high x 4.5" in diameter. The product is printed with nontoxic inks and CE tested to ensure safety. Launch date: February 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24657 (added 7/17/2009) . Designed to make it easier and convenient to create colorful friendship bracelets, the Friendship Bracelet Maker features an adjustable butterfly clip to hold the top of the bracelet during construction, as well as a holder to keep all the strings in place. It's travel-ready, with a pull-out drawer for string storage and instructions, and comes with 56 threads in 14 colors. Launch date: Fall 2009. Awards: Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products 2010 Past videos: Product Demonstration ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24580 (added 7/16/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2014) SKU or Item #: 689076179980 Gender: Boys And Girls
Sew beautiful paper together with decorative beads and thread to make handmade books to fill with memories, poems, stories and artwork. With easy to follow tips and lots of examples for inspiration, craft 4 fabulous books, plus cards, bookmarks and even origami ornaments! Two bonus projects in every kit! Turn the box into a mailbox, birdhouse or special treasure box. The inner tray is perfect for framing your art. Ages 8 and up. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24512 (added 7/9/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Age Range: 8 and up Specialty: Yes (as of 2014) SKU or Item #: 689076180085 Gender: Boys And Girls
Fun friends to design, dress and treasure forever. With simple tips and lots of examples for inspiration, cut, sew and glue four unique dolls and turn them into bookmarks, room decorations, gift tags or even pins to wear. Two bonus projects in every kit! Turn the box into a mailbox, birdhouse or special treasure box. The inner tray is perfect for framing your art. Ages 8 and up. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24511 (added 7/9/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: 2021 Launch Date: July 2003 Gender: Boys And Girls
Children can get into the holiday spirit with this festive Santa Scribble Mat. This durable, washable vinyl placemat is designed to provide hours of fun and creativity. It comes with four non-toxic crayons and may be used at meal time, school, home, restaurants, or for travel and kids on the go. "Our signature surface wipes clean with a dry cloth. Children can color over and over," Andi Thea, COTS of Scribble Mats!, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2003. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24462 (added 7/7/2009) .
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