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October 2008 Notable Toys — AllBrain Boogie Boosters From: THE LEARNING STATION Other products from THE LEARNING STATION
(Read Review)  Age Range: 3 to 8 SKU or Item #: LS-1700CD Launch Date: May 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This 19-track album is specially created to get kids moving while also aiding the learning process. It features original music by Don and Laurie Monopoli of the Learning Station, both of whom collaborated with Dr. Becky Bailey of Loving Guidance Inc. on the lyrics. Stop-and-go activities boost attention spans, songs for breathing and stretching help relieve stress, and "connecting songs" improve impulse control skills. Tracks include "Itsy Ditsy Spider," "Boogie Rock," "Watch Me Listen" and "It's a Marvelous Day." "Music and movement is part of every young child's life. Why not make those movements into brain-boosting experiences that help those little brains grow?" asked Laurie Monopoli, educational coordinator for The Learning Station. This CD received a 2008 CD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine, as well as a 2008 Directors' Choice Award. It was also named one of Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products and 10 Best Audio-Video Products for 2008. The album is available on the company's website in both CD and downloadable formats. Both include a 20-page booklet with lyrics, movements and brain-boosting activities. Launch date: May 15, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20305 (added 8/28/2008) .  This is one grogger you won’t mind the children playing with. Teach your children about Esther’s Megillah as they make pairs of cards; Queen Esther pairs with Queen Esther, Mordecai with Mordecai, etc. The only way to make a pair with Haman is by covering him up with a Grogger! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20304 (added 8/27/2008) .  Christmas Cards is a game for children ages 4 to 10 to learn to how to compete by matching pairs of cards. Children make pairs with Santa, Rudolph, Toy Soldier and Candy Cane. Children don’t want to see a Stocking with Coal on Christmas morning, so they have to get a Tree with Presents. Children will play this cute little stocking stuffer long after their other Christmas presents are broken. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20303 (added 8/27/2008) . Handmade in Germany, this rabbit is created as close to nature as possible and is 7.1" long. Its exterior consists of high-quality woven fur and leather imitation. All KÖSEN plush animals conform to the highest safety standards. The materials, products and production are inspected by TÜV and meet all requirements of the European safety standard for toys, EN 71. Children may even keep this toy beyond childhood, to eventually pass on to their own children. The product received a 2008 Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: 2001. Display Ideas: Group animals by natural habitat or geographical area. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20302 (added 8/27/2008) . These plush toys by Kids Preferred are made from 100-percent organic materials and are the first products in the Peter Rabbit...Naturally Better line. Each super-soft toy, dressed in a monogrammed outfit to identify the character, comes in a recyclable, reusable and PVC-free display/gift box. Peter stands 18" tall and carries a carrot. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20301 (added 8/27/2008) .  This cute and lovable-looking stack-up toy is made for tiny hands and easy for little ones to use. It features colorful rings of different sizes and shapes for stacking or playing separately and a textured ring surface for tactile stimulation. It has a roly-poly base design, and ring arrangement encourages logical thinking. There's also a happy surprise from the bug face on top. Launch date: July 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20300 (added 8/27/2008) . The Big Little Book of Happy Sadness From: KANE/MILLER BOOK PUBLISHERS Other products from KANE/MILLER BOOK PUBLISHERS
 (Read Review)  When little boy George picks out a lonely dog in the last cage at the pound, it changes his life. Having the dog, Jeremy, teaches both him and his grandmother, whom he lives with, about the quality of love. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20299 (added 8/27/2008) . Miniature Alliance 2.75" Figurines From: MONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC. Other products from MONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC.
 Series one of these collectible, 2.75" super hero and villain figurines features Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, Wolverine, Venom and Captain America. Launch date: July 15, 2008. Display Ideas: They are available in blister card packaging for display on a peg board or on a shelf. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20297 (added 8/27/2008) .  This fascinating Giraffe character that doubles as a four piece music set. Each piece of the character is a musical instrument, including castanets, tambourine, kazoo and banjo. Launch date: August 18, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20296 (added 8/27/2008) . This funny fiend in soft velour has whimsical charm and embroidered accents. Designed by kids for kids, Buster is a keepsake gift with a delightful monster story on the hang tag and a charitable heart. A portion of sales is donated to Global Action for Children, a nonpartisan children's advocacy organization. The soft, security buddy addresses common childhood anxieties of fear and bullies, while helping to promote charitable deeds and raise awareness for less-fortunate children. Launch date: January 15, 2008. Display ideas: Offer a wide range of My Own Monster characters to create an eye-catching, colorful display. Promote sales with a free My Own Monster display sign available upon request with any My Own Monster order. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20295 (added 8/27/2008) . Space Age Crystal Growing Kit - Citrine From: KRISTAL EDUCATIONAL INC. Other products from KRISTAL EDUCATIONAL INC.
 Age Range: 10 and up SKU or Item #: 6 1/4 Launch Date: June 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This kit imitates nature to grow crystals within one to two weeks — something that took our planet thousands of years. There other kits available with a broad selection of vibrant colors and intriguing shapes of crystals. An interesting project for kids and parents alike, the kit is designed to help kids learn about geography, gemology and chemical science while having fun with growing crystals and displaying the final piece. The experiment can be re-done with the alredy grown crystal and/or it could be enlarged with an extra kit. Launch date: June 6, 2008. Display Ideas: Place at eye-height together with a pre-made display sample (free of charge). ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20294 (added 8/27/2008) . An alternative to plush, Rubbabu is made from natural foam rubber and covered in bright, colorful flocking. The Alphabet Set has 26 letters that are perfect for learning letter identification and spelling. Children are drawn to the visual and tactile appeal, and parents and teachers love the educational value. Display Idea: Display the full alphabet sets on shelf space at eye level. Ensure a demo is displayed so that both children and parents can feel the unique product. (Product was formerly dist. by PlaSmart) Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20293 (added 8/27/2008) . Le Cafe From: TIME TO PLAY CORPORATION LIMITED Other products from TIME TO PLAY CORPORATION LIMITED
 Le Cafe is the perfect place to share a cup of coffee or tea. This 48' x 48" x 70" playhouse features an awning, roll-out patio and swinging front door with a roll-up window. The cover is made of high-quality polyester in bright, vibrant colors. Shock-corded poles make for easy set up and storage. It includes an apron. Launch date: January 4, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20292 (added 8/27/2008) . 64 Zoo Lane From: PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT Other products from PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
 From the award-winning Belgium television producer and best-selling author An Vrombaut, "64 Zoo Lane" follows the adventures of little Lucy who lives next door to a zoo. Every night, she climbs out of her window, slides down the long neck of a giraffe and listens to the animals at the zoo tell her a story. The characters entertain as children explore social and emotional issues and learn about language and vocabulary. The charming animated series combines intelligent storytelling with a timeless picture-book quality and features a range of diverse characters from many parts of the world. Launch date: July 29, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20291 (added 8/27/2008) . This distraction device rolls into a room, stands itself upright, and explodes into pieces. Part of the Spy Gear line, it offers a stealthy surprise when a child rolls it into any space. Launch date: September 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20290 (added 8/27/2008) . Googly Giggler is available in four different personalities. When one shakes him, he bounces, wiggles and sings a wacky tune. Launch date: June 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20288 (added 8/27/2008) . TYPHOON Spinny From: PEPPERELL BRAIDING / HOLGATE TOYS Other products from PEPPERELL BRAIDING / HOLGATE TOYS
 Kids can turn the knob of this spinning toy and watch the Spinny go round and round. The simple design is available in a variety of colors and can provide hours of fun. Aside from toddler use, it also has application for adults in physical therapy rehab (grasp handle and turning action), stroke victims and alzheimer patients. Launch date: July 2008. Display Ideas: It should be featured with other Holgate toys. The clear acrylic toy box provides for maximum visibility for consumers and keeps toys well protected. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20287 (added 8/27/2008) . Champ, one of Animaland’s most popular stuff-your-own-plush, is dressed in a varsity jacket and offers an interactive experience that is excellent for school fundraisers. Animaland plush is stuffable on any standard stuffing machine or by hand. Animaland offers more than 150 styles of animals and over 100 outfits, making the interactive experience unique and personal for each customer. Launch date: February 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20286 (added 8/27/2008) . Lizzi, Animaland's 20" VIP Plush Snow Leopard, is one of five beautifully crafted and detailed “stuff-your-own-plush” designs developed for use exclusively with Animaland stuffing machines. VIP tags contain the conservation status, average lifespan, habitat, size, diet and fun facts about the species in English, French, German and Danish, providing educational and international appeal. Launch date: May 2008. Display Ideas: nimaland’s Stuff-Your-Own Plush is best displayed as both stuffed/dressed toys as well as unstuffed plush and clothing separately. If facilities and space allow, it is most effective to display unstuffed plush where customers can feel the different furs and handle the different styles. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20285 (added 8/27/2008) . Wooden Puzzles & World Map, Map of America, Australia From: SIMPLEX INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD. Other products from SIMPLEX INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD.
 Made out of treated rubberwood and MDF, this product is painted with nontoxic, lead-free paints. Launch date: June 24, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20283 (added 8/27/2008) .  Age Range: 6 and up SKU or Item #: 29408U Launch Date: August 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
MagNext is the revolutionary new magnetic construction system that sets a new standard for innovative and safe magnetic play. Designed in partnership with Intertek, one of the world’s leading independent safety labs, MagNext features no small magnetic parts that can be swallowed, and will make it possible to create bigger, stronger and faster builds. Convenient and sleekly designed, the MagNext Drawer Case is cool and easy to carry around. Kids can take advantage of the ingenious build-off plate and drawer compartments to build to their heart’s delight. Launch date: August 16, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20282 (added 8/27/2008) . Light-up Safety Helmet Strobe from Sparx Line From: ELECTROSTAR Other products from ELECTROSTAR
 Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: 1044082 Launch Date: September 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Light-up Safety Helmet Strobe from Sparx Line was designed to fit the curvature of a bicycle helmet to increase a bicyclist's visibility. Six ultra-bright LEDs automatically activate with movement and turn off when not riding. There's also an override on/off switch. The strobe permanently affixes to the exterior with peel-and-stick, water-resistant tape and is visible for up to half a mile. The included lithium batteries are easily replaced. Launch date: September 7, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20281 (added 8/27/2008) .  Kids can create their own crazy robots with Muduppy's Robots Magnetic Action Figures. Pablo Bernasconi has illustrated four background scenes and three pages of anthropomorphic robot parts and accessories. The kit contains over 35 magnets, packaged in a hinged tin box that measures 7-7/8" x 6-3/10" x 1". The three sheets of magnets include the robot dolls, clothes and accessories. Two, two-sided cards provide background images. The magnets adhere to the tin for compact, portable fun. The product is printed with nontoxic inks. The company's line of magnetic figures received a 2007 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: June 2008. Display Ideas: Keep a variety and mix the stock. There should always be special setups and endcaps with a mix of formats and themes to get shoppers of one or two styles to consider something new. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20280 (added 8/27/2008) . Soft Play Double Headed Dragon From: BULLYLAND TOYS INC. Other products from BULLYLAND TOYS INC.
This 22", PVC-free, hand-painted "Soft Play" dragon has posable wings, feet and heads. It passes the highest EU standards for toy safety. Launch date: 2007. Display Ideas: Place it where kids and parents can easily play with it and experience the fun of posing its wings, neck and head. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20278 (added 8/27/2008) .  An alternative to plush, Rubbabu toys are made from natural rubber foam and are covered in bright, colorful flocking. The Rubbabu balls have wonderful visual and tactile appeal and come in an assortment of shapes. They are great for rolling, catching, and bouncing. Display Ideas: Have the Rubbabu balls in a large plastic bin that allows children and parents to easily touch and feel how unique the line is. (Product was formerly dist. by PlaSmart) Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010 ToyDirectory Product ID#: 20277 (added 8/27/2008) .
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