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September 2009 Notable Toys — Creative Activities Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: 4705 Launch Date: January 2006 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can join Santa on his Christmas journey in this Scribble Book that comes with 10 color-on, wipe-off board book pages and six crayons. The pages can be colored again and again, and the product may be used at meal time, home, school and restaurants, and for travel and kids on the go. "Our special surface wipes clean with a dry cloth, so children can color over and over," Andi Thea, COTS of Scribble-Mats!, told TDmonthly. It received a 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products Award. Launch date: 2006. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24461 (added 7/7/2009) . Origami Fun: Paper Folding for Beginners From: BARRON'S EDUCATIONAL SERIES Other products from BARRON'S EDUCATIONAL SERIES
 (Read Review) This beginner's origami book instructs kids on creating designs that include a spaceship, frogs, flowers and more. The 48 pages of instruction include color diagrams, and the back of the book holds 40 sheets of origami paper. A drawer in the book's spine opens to reveal six colored pencils and 12 decorative eyes that may be used to adorn the finished creations. The book measures 7.5" square. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24467 (added 7/7/2009) . Age Range: 0 to 6 Gender: Boys And Girls
Designed to meet the challenges of young children's fast-paced lives, and enhance the development of motor skills, coordination, balance and emotional and social skills, the GYMBOX opens into six squares forming a playground of various elements: ball pit, different-sized rollers, rockers, steps, climb and slide slope, tunnel, and balancing elements. The sections attach with Velcro and can easily be pulled apart. It is created to encourage classical soft play and provide a fun, active environment anytime of day. At the end of the day, the GYMBOX can be snapped closed and put away for another day. The modular cube is available in two sizes: 32" (80 cm) and 39" (100 cm). ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24410 (added 7/1/2009) . Put your "best friend's" photos and memories onto a 12 month, laser reproduced, 11"x17" wall calendar to enjoy all year long. Pet Calendar includes Art Pages and markers for making drawings or scrapbook layouts for each month of the year, or simply find favorite photos that we will size to fit. A postage paid envelope is provided to mail in materials for production, or you can make your entire calendar online using digital photos and our Internet drawing tools. Your finished photo calendar has a durable plastic spine and starts with any month you choose. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24406 (added 7/1/2009) . Now you can publish a photo keepsake book about your best friend with Pet Story! Write a special story or make a breeder's portfolio, wildlife diary, animal memorial or much, much more. Simply layout your photos, drawings, stories and captions on the Design Pages included in the kit. Use the markers we provide or your own stickers, stamps and scrapbook materials for an extra special touch. Most cropping techniques are allowed. Then send your pages to us using the postage paid envelope provided, or the book can be made entirely online using our Internet drawing, writing and digital photo placement tools. In just weeks you'll receive back an archival quality, 7"x9", laser reproduced, professionally typeset, hard cover book. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24405 (added 7/1/2009) . Baby Calendar allows you to put your baby's photos onto an archival quality, 11"x17" wall calendar to enjoy all year! Use the Art Pages and Mrs. Grossman's™ stickers included to make scrapbook layouts for each month of the year, or simply find favorite photos that we will size to fit. A postage paid envelope is provided to mail in materials for production, or make your calendar entirely online using our Internet Production. Finished calendars include a durable plastic spine and start with any month you choose. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24404 (added 7/1/2009) . Have your child’s artwork placed onto a 12-ounce plastic mug! This is the only personalized mug perfectly suited for use by children because it is made of unbreakable plastic, not ceramic, and is dishwasher safe. Any art materials can be used to make a drawing that wraps around the mug, or a square drawing for the front and back. Or just find a favorite photo we will size to fit. You can even include your name or a special message to be typeset around the mug at no additional charge! Send the completed Art Pages in the postage paid envelope provided, or use digital photos and our online drawing tools to make your mug using the Internet. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24402 (added 7/1/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) This new line of 18 books includes a 50/50 mix of coloring and activities on premium quality papers, such as watercolor, vellum, and heavy duty drawing paper. Every book was distinctively designed in partnership with artists, without clip art. The square shape is user friendly with a plastic coil binding so that the books can lay flat for easy coloring. Furthermore, the perforated pages are printed on one side and can be easily removed for displaying. Each book has its own blend of enriching activities, creative projects, fun facts and even stickers. Launch date: October 2009. — Elisabeth Dahl of Calico Cat Toy Shoppe in Bainbridge Island, Wash., who discovered this product at the ASTRA Marketplace 2009, told TDmonthly she appreciated the spiral binding and perforated sheets. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24398 (added 6/30/2009) . Age Range: 2 and up Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This tower features 10 sturdy blocks to nest, stack and tumble down. Kevin Hawkes provided the realistic animal depictions for eeBoo's latest set of award-winning nesting blocks. Launch date: June 25, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24347 (added 6/29/2009) .  Age Range: 3 to 7 SKU or Item #: 3340 Launch Date: July 2003 Gender: Boys And Girls
Like all Scribble Mats!, this durable vinyl place mat is designed to provide hours of fun and creativity. Kids can learn as they color. Each mat comes with a box of four crayons. Scribble Mats! may be used at school, home, restaurants, or during travel. "Color on Wipe off Scribble Mats! are made with our signature surface that allows any waxed based crayon to wipe clean and easy with a dry paper towel or cloth. Kids can color again and again," Andi Thea of Scribble Mats! told TDmonthly. This product received a 2003 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toy award. Launch date: July 2003. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24310 (added 6/29/2009) . Funny Phone Early Listening Game by Learning Resources From: LEARNING RESOURCES INC. Other products from LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
 Age Range: 4 to 12 SKU or Item #: LER6959 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Funny Phone Early Listening Game is created to get players of all ages giggling. Players dial a number and listen as Funny Phone tells what the next game is. With more than 300 challenges — tongue twisters, singing, drawing, acting and more — Funny Phone is full of surprises. Winners can dial a secret phone number to hear a victory message. It features automatic shut-off, adjustable volume and a break-away safety cord. It requires 3 AA batteries, not included. An AC adapter is available separately. This product was named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products 2009. Launch date: April 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24309 (added 6/29/2009) .  Age Range: 3 to 12 SKU or Item #: 28300 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
"Boarding Basics" is designed as the perfect companion DVD for the award-winning Yo Baby Kick Flipper. The easy to follow DVD offers instruction on tricks such as the 180 and 360 Spin, Ollie, Peanut Flip, Caveman and lots more. It takes kids through each move, step by step, so they can follow along and learn. "It is the only step-by-step DVD that teaches kids how to do all the cool boarding tricks on a Yo Baby Kick Flipper (think 'skateboard without wheels') in the safety of their home," Bob Ellis, president of GarageCo Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 21, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24291 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 3 to 6 SKU or Item #: G7603 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Block Mates build upon the foundation of unit blocks by providing children with a themed exploration set. All Block Mates are designed to fit standard unit blocks and can be built in their natural form or mixed and matched with others in the set to create new, imaginative creatures. The patented gasket design is created for a snug fit. There are five characters per set. The Safari set includes Gorilla, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Alligator and Lion. Blocks not included. There is not a toy in any market like Block Mates™. "They bring new life to a store's unit block sales and they are not marketed in big-box stores. They can be sold as an educational toy or a creative toy," Dave Ruddock, digital imaging and design for Guidecraft, told TDmonthly. This product received a Best of 2008 Instructor Teacher's Pick award and a 2008 and 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. Launch date: October 20, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24287 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 4 to 6 SKU or Item #: 22000 Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This Learning Center can connect to TV or unplug for portable fun. It includes a start-up learning book, a game cartridge, and a double-side learning card. It features a large drawing area and creations can be saved or printed out, as it supports SD cards. It's designed to help kids learn vocabulary, letter and number formation, math, translation, music, drawing and trivia. "The built-in, non-touch technology allows detection of your location and movement even you are not touching the drawing area with the stylus," Jackie Tam, senior sales manager for Hanzawa, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24279 (added 6/29/2009) . Tee Juice Medium Point Fabric Marking Pens From: JACQUARD PRODUCTS Other products from JACQUARD PRODUCTS
 Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: PENBX06 Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Jacquard Products’ popular Medium Point Tee Juice Fabric Marking Pens are now offered in a boxed set which includes: Yellow, Blue, Red, Green and Black pens. Tee Juice Fabric Art Marking Pens are also available in Fineliner and Broad Tip Pens; all are available in eight vivid colors: Golden Yellow, Red, Blue, Black, Chocolate Brown, Orange, Purple and Emerald Green. The pens can be used on a wide variety of natural and synthetic fibers. Any piece of fabric, from t-shirts to lampshades can be transformed into a unique piece of art. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24277 (added 6/29/2009) . Fancy Nancy Positively Perfect Parfait Game From: BRIARPATCH INC. Other products from BRIARPATCH INC.
 Age Range: 4 to 12 SKU or Item #: BP61106 Launch Date: March 2009 Gender: Girls
In this game of skill and chance for two to four players, the goal is to be the first to top off a treat with a cherry to win the game. It is made in the USA. Launch date: March 31, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24268 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: 49 52907 02100 7 Launch Date: December 2009 Gender: Girls
Girls can make their own bracelets, hair ornaments and flower bouquets with fun snapping blocks in pretty pastel colors. The 260-piece Hobby Kit Flower comes with an instruction guide to make 12 interchangeable models from seven types of blocks. "LaQ is an innovative construction toy block with a patent for the cleverly angled block pieces which allow a child to create flat, two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and spherical objects from just seven types of blocks! The infinite possibilities of creating geometrical shapes through play is highly educational and enjoyable for children and adults," Mo Saeki, manager, overseas division, Yoshiritsu Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24243 (added 6/29/2009) . Ready2Learn™ Creative Paint Rollers - Set 1 From: CENTER ENTERPRISES Other products from CENTER ENTERPRISES
 Age Range: 4 to 17 Launch Date: June 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
These four lightweight, easy to use rollers offer a way to get creative. Children can roll out borders for note paper, party decorations, designs on wrapping paper and anything else that their imagination will allow. Using the circular paint pads or washable tempera paint will yield the best results, along with a shallow pan for the paint and a lesson in holding the handles properly. Each roller is 8.5" long. The themes for this set include teddy bears, butterflies, gingerbread men and frogs. Each design is a different color. Launch date: June 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24231 (added 6/29/2009) . Age Range: 7 and up SKU or Item #: RL0017 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Created for the budding fashion designer, this activity comes with a dry-erase board and wipe-off markers to allow the young designer to come up with several combinations of wild and wacky outfits. On one wheel, the designer will spin to choose the type of bottom (i.e. pants, skirt, etc.) and top (i.e. sweater, tank-top, etc.). On the other wheel, the designer will spin to choose the footwear and an accessory. Then, the designer goes to work with the different colors to create an outfit on the pre-modeled body. "SQUIGGLE Style is not about only creating a hip and fashionable outfit; it’s about being creative and engaging children’s imagination," John Kiely, president of RandomLine, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24226 (added 6/29/2009) . Noah's Ark Potty Chair From: TEAMSON DESIGN CORPORATION Other products from TEAMSON DESIGN CORPORATION
 This potty chair has a hand painted Noah's Ark theme and has a toilet paper holder and magazine holder! With this model, you can turn it into a rocker. Note: Picture shows chair development from Potty Chair to Rocker. This item can be used as a potty chair without the rocker support then it is time to turn into a rocker it can be easily added with the supplied base rocker pieces. Note: Some Assembly May Be Required. The dimensions are: 21 x 21.25 x 25.50 Inches ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24190 (added 6/22/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
With 20+ felt pieces, this story board includes a sturdy handle and back pocket for storage of the pieces. This particular theme highlights sea life and various other characters for play. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24180 (added 6/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Girls
This colorful, themed set includes a carry handle and a storage pouch on the back for toting the various pieces included. It features felt fairies, flowers, insects and more. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24179 (added 6/19/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 115 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Outfitted with 19+ pieces, this felt storyboard set measures 12" x 15" and has a sturdy, attached handle. Pieces include pirates, weapons, treasure and other accessories. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24178 (added 6/19/2009) . This CALAFANT Dollhouse comes complete with balcony and two big rooms on the backside. All doors open. Made from recycled material and is 100% biodegradable. Decorate inside and outside, create wallpaper and pictures. Ideal in size for play with 3" dolls and animals. Assembled product is approx. 15" x 7" x 16" ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24031 (added 6/5/2009) .  High quality cardboard fort with 2 teepees. Can be colored as shown or with one's own creative design. Once colored in, the fort and teepees become a pretend play environment. The fort's size is ideal for play with 3" dolls and animals. Approximate size: 14" x 14" x 9"(fort) and 5" x 4" x 8"(tepee). Made from recycled material and is 100% biodegradable. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24030 (added 6/5/2009) .
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