September 2012 Notable Toys — All

Noah and his bubbly aquatic friends (16 pieces) will transform your tub into an enchanting water wonderland - and once your child's adventure has come to a happy end, drying and storage is a breeze with the included suction cup mesh bag. Pieces 3" to 6". Recommended Ages 3+. Launch date: September 2012.

Inspired by real-life Navy SEAL Missions, HOOYAH lets players experience the intense drama of Special Ops action. In this cooperative card game, players choose their Navy SEAL roles, select a Commander, then work as a single team to complete each mission.  The HOOYAH team must collect all required Skills & Equipment cards before time runs out, and face dangerous events without loss of life. 10 Navy SEALS, 5 Mission, countless challenges. Launch date: 2012.

Place the cubes on the boards to create 3-D snakes that will keep you rattling for hours. Follow the clues on the challenge boards, and place the cubes accordingly Develops 3-D logical and spatial vision. Launch date: May 2012.

The moment a card is drawn,quickly imitate the card hands pattern. The last one is the loser. Be aware of any illogical hand combinations. Can be played by up to 8 players...or even more. Launch date: February 2012.

Developed under the guidance of a wide range of doctors, teachers and child development specialists, and approved by babies and parents of all ages, Baby Blanket Music takes songs from parents' favorite artists and arranges them just right so that now they can be babies' favorites too.  Albums feature songs made famous by The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Michael Jackson, John Mayer, Garth Brooks, Simon & Garfunkel and more. Launch date: April 2012.

The other car re-engineered by Carroll Shelby, powered by a Ford V-8 with a stellar racing record. Fans of the TV spy-comedy series "Get Smart" will fondly recognize Maxwell Smart's ride of choice. Launch date: October 2012.

In 1966, legendary racer John Fitch had lofty goals for his Fitch Sprint, a European-influenced GT car based on Chevrolet's Corvair. Hand-signed by legendary racer, constructor and safety advocate John Fitch. Launch date: July 2012.

In 1966, lengendary racer John Fitch had lofty goals for his Fitch Sprint, a European-influenced GT car based on Chevrolet's Corvair. Hand-built, resin cast in limited numbers. Launch date: October 2012.

Satsuma Designs' new Bootlegs are a totally innovative solution for baby's footwear. Our fully-lined velour baby bootie is lined in SOFT and COZY velour and neatly attached to a stretch bamboo and organic cotton jersey legging in one of five versatile colors. Launch date: September 2012.

The 26 piece brightly stained But erfl y teaches children let ers with fun puzzle play. One side of this puzzle teaches upper case let ers and turn it over to learn lower-case. The But erfl y A to Z Puzzle is carefully craf ed & stained with child-safe stains. The But erfl y A to Z Puzzle comes packaged with an easy clean up storage box made from Beech wood. Made from Natural Rubber wood, stained with child safe stains, box made from Beech wood, manufactured in China.

Inspire younger minds with this great LEGO Duplo Bricks & More Brick Box - Pink (4623). Designed especially for young girls, this cute starter set features rabbits, carrots, flowers and an assortment of basic LEGO DUPLO bricks in both pink and classic DUPLO colors. Comes in a sturdy LEGO brick storage box and includes an inspirational idea booklet.

The perfect foundation for creative LEGO® DUPLO® play. Kids can start all of their LEGO® DUPLO® creations on the right foundation with 3 brightly colored Building Plates in different sizes.

Tap a NUKO. Run Wild. Play with virtual NUKO and physical cards. Animal Planet is an innovative 3D animal adventure game for kids of all ages. Players can collect the full set of 60 unique trading cards called 'Nuko' that magically come to life within the game. Each animal card will allow them to explore an immersive 3D world where they can interact with other animals, create herds or packs, discover hidden items and race against other animals – all while making sure they don't end up on the wrong end of the food chain.

In the land of Blue Clouds, anything can happen. The clear and beautiful voice of children’s music favorite Elizabeth Mitchell weaves musical landscapes that “seem like a patchwork of memories we’ve always shared,” writes Caldecott Award – winning author Brian Selznick in the liner notes. The dreamlike illustrations of legendary artist Remy Charlip illuminate the magical narratives of these timeless songs. Mitchell’s extended family band, You Are My Flower, including daughter Storey and husband Daniel Littleton, embrace us with sound in a celebration of family, imagination and love. 16 tracks, 39 minutes, 32 page booklet. Launch date: October 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval

This is a version of Tempera Paint without any harsh chemicals and always safe for curious mouths. Tempera paints are made with the same organic fruit and vegetable pigments and are a great step up from our Original Naturally Safe Finger Paints. They do not have a tactile texture, but are smooth and silky. Paints come in 2 ounce jars with 4 colors and make over 12 ounces of paint. Paints come in powder form, just add water in a separate container. Caution: Do not add too much water, it can ruin the paint consistency. CPSIA Compliant. Please supervise children at all times when using this product. VEGAN, no wheat, no dairy, no sugar, no preservatives.

Crayons made from edible ingredients, so as always, hand to mouth safe. Don't worry about petroleum or other toxic additives in our crayons...made with organic ingredients: organic fruit and vegetable powders and practically good for you. VEGAN, no wheat, no sugar, no preservatives.

Wee ones, decorate the sidewalks...No Lead in this chalk. Safe enough to eat and fun to use. Made with Organic Ingredients. Yes, totally eat-a-ble, VEGAN, no wheat, no sugar, no preservatives, no dairy. Chalk is thick and perfect for baby to hold. Comes in 5 organic colors:  Green, Yellow, Orange, Pink & Purple.
— As of 09/25/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com.

Little ones will love Brilli the Imagination Ball, an educational toy from VTech. There are 5 different modes of play, including games with counting, natural sounds, rhymes and silly sounds. The firm surface provides an easy grip for small hands, and the included motion sensor offers a wide variety of feedback responses for each game played.

Kids can celebrate the magic of Christmas with these collectible figurines straight from An Elf’s Story™. With Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, and Zart, it’s a world of fun for kids looking to have an extravaganzalorious time letting their imaginations run wild. Add Santa Claus (sold separately) to experience the full wonder of the North Pole. Elves stand 3 ¼” tall, and Santa Claus is 5”.

Kids can follow Chippey’s adventures with Taylor McTuttle and his family in this special board book edition of An Elf’s Story™. With eight press-and-play holiday sounds, this interactive, 20-page book is perfect for preschoolers who will love the vivid illustration and easy-to-follow version of the Christmas special that features Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, Zart, and of course, Santa Claus.

For early and emerging readers, this edition of An Elf’s Story™ is a re-telling of the Christmas story featuring the McTuttle family and Chippey, a pixie scout elf sent by Santa from the North Pole. Join Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, and Zart in this heartwarming Christmas tale about believing in the magic of all things Christmas.

This brand new An Elf’s Story ™ 50 page coloring book features scenes from the holiday special, including characters like Chippey, Snowflake, Wordsworth, Zart, Santa Claus, and the entire McTuttle clan. Also includes stickers.

This year, The Claus Couture Collection features a collectible 2012 scout elf skirt. The 2012 style is a white pleated skirt complete with festive red polka dots – perfect for making the ultimate fashion statement this holiday season. For those fashion forward girl elves, this perfectly polka dotted skirt is a brand new must-have. One size fits all.

An Elf’s Story™, the animated Christmas special that premiered on CBS last holiday season, is the first Elf on the Shelf® Christmas special that features cutting edge animation, memorable songs, and a tale about the spirit of the season. Nine-year old Taylor McTuttle has reached a crossroads. Does he believe Santa Claus really knows who is naughty or nice? Does he even believe in Santa Claus anymore? An Elf’s Story™ is the inspirational tale of Chippey, the young scout elf who is assigned by Santa to restore Taylor’s belief in Christmas magic. When the boy breaks the number one Elf on the Shelf rule, Chippey loses his Christmas magic; the entire McTuttle family loses its scout elf, and both Taylor and Chippey lose their self-respect. Through the power of love and forgiveness, both of them learn that true belief cannot be taught. An Elf’s Story™ DVD/Blu-Ray combo pack includes: An Elf’s Story™ 23-minute holiday special; TV trailer; Behind-the-scenes look at the making of An Elf’s Story™; Filmmaker’s commentary; Special Code for website access to Santa's Shipping Yard; and both 2-D and 3-D versions of the movie.