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October 2011 Notable Toys — Puzzles & SkillAge Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 831137 Gender: Boys And Girls
Puzzle Doubles! Giant take the concept of a traditional puzzle to a whole new level! Each product in this series includes a 30-piece, 3’ X 2’, beautifully illustrated “talk about” floor puzzle. Once children have completed the puzzle, they can turn it over and color the giant illustration themselves using the four write-on/wipe-off crayons enclosed. The crayons can be wiped off with a dry cloth. Puzzle Doubles! provide children with multiple learning activities combined in one great product! Ages 3+ years. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32635 (added 8/3/2011) . KooKoo Puzzles come in three different themes: Musical Animals, Flying, and Classic Fairytales. Each box comes with 5 different puzzles. Kids need a delicate hand and keen eye to place the puzzle cards together at the right angles to solve the puzzle and form a continuous image. The five sets of puzzle cards in each theme can be flipped over, and on the back there are different images to put together into one large 24-piece puzzle using all of the cards. Also available in a three-pack for $35.95. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32632 (added 8/3/2011) . This 300 piece puzzle glows in the dark for extra value once the puzzle is completed. Each piece is unique and fully interlocking. —In a Summer 2011 survey, Syd Clarke, owner of Ali Cat in Carrboro, N.C., said that this Glow-in-the-Dark unicorn puzzle from Ravensburger was a best-seller. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32557 (added 7/12/2011) . This 1500 piece puzzle features one of Van Gogh's most iconic works. Each piece is unique and fully interlocking. — In a Summer 2011 survey about best-selling puzzles, Donna Frederick, owner of The Play House Toy Store in Durham, N.C., said that Ravensburger puzzles over 1000 pieces were a best-seller. “There are not a lot of [companies] who cater to older people who like puzzles but not kiddie pictures,” she told TDmonthly. — In the same Summer 2011 survey, Syd Clarke, owner of Ali Cat in Carrboro, N.C., said that this Van Gogh puzzle was one of his best-sellers in the category. — As of 7/12/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 5 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: "Outstanding quality;" durable; beatiful artwork; challenging. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32556 (added 7/12/2011) . Featuring detailed images of 8 favorite noisy vehicles, this wooden peg puzzle makes the vehicle sound when a piece is placed correctly in the puzzle board. Eight sounds in all. Full-color, matching picture under each piece. Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.5" x 11.7" Assembled. AAA batteries not included. — Michael O'Dell of Toys from the Attic in Rehoboth Beach, Del., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells 10 Melissa & Doug sound puzzles each month. — As of 7/12/2011 this product had 3 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Affordable; engaging. Cons: Many reviewers said the sounds were poor quality. — In a February 2012 survey about wooden toys, three out of 14 retailers said that puzzles from Melissa & Doug were their best sellers in the category. “Melissa and Doug has been a core of the store for years and years," Mike Snyder, owner and manager of Cville's Hobbies, Games and Toys in Charlottesville, Va., told TDmonthly. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32555 (added 7/12/2011) . An estimated third of the world's population watched The Royal Wedding on April 29th, 2011. This puzzle shows Will & Kate, the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge, on their wedding day. Piece Count: 550. Piece Jigsaw Puzzle Finished Size: 24"x18". White Mountain Puzzles are made in the U.S.A. with recycled materials. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 32538 (added 7/6/2011) .
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