November 2012 Notable Toys — All

Hershey is a real town dedicated to family fun… there's a Hershey Inn, rides, gardens, and much more, especially Hershey sampling. But when a mystery is also in town, the family goes into action to save the day - well, hopefully. Launch date: 2007.

Four funny friends travel to Disney World for the vacation of a lifetime. They have a lot of fun, until... A pirate kidnaps one. Ghosts grab the second. A mouse house swallows the third one. And the fourth is left to find them all. Solving this magical mystery will take a little good luck and loads of creativity. Launch date: 2003.
Awards: 2004 Learning Magazine Teachers' Choice Award for the Family

Hannah will introduce students to habitats including deserts and tundra, ocean and river habitats, colonies, nests and more. The book also includes fun activities and a thought-provoking science fair project. Hannah hunts for Habitats is a reproducible, colorful and fun book with hand-on experiments, a science fair project, metric conversions, the scientific method and a glossary. This book covers the exciting careers, many inventors, and actual tools and equipment with a touch of humor. Launch date: 2008.

A modern-day kid-friendly almanac that makes every ordinary day an Amazing Almanac Day. Parents and children will love learning about the educational facts with a traditional trusted companion feel. Launch date: December 2011.
Awards: 2012 Seal of Excellence from Creative Child Magazine

When Christina and her friends head to Savannah, GA for the National Camporee in celebration of the Girl Scouts' 100th Anniversary, Christina reassures them that on this trip, there will be no funny business and no mysteries. But as they begin exploring the historic city they stumble upon creepy clues that lead them around the city where they find themselves in the middle of a real mystery that is going to need all of the Scouting skills they have, as well as their friendship, to solve. Launch date: June 2012.

Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa go "All aboard!" Papa's borrowed train for a fast-track adventure across America. Just try to keep from being "derailed" by mysterious mishaps, spooky surprises, and - oh, it's so dark in there! - those treacherous tunnels! This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and more. Launch date: January 2012.

The Big Cool USA Coloring Book is fun for all ages. Visuals provide a great backdrop to learn more about our country's history, landmarks, scenic places, symbols, prominent historic characters and more. Launch date: 2007.

Congratulations on your growing family. At belly bar, we are committed to providing moms-to-be and new moms with the highest quality prenatal nutrition in forms that are easy to take and tasty. Whether moms are trying, pregnant or nursing, building the right nutritional foundation is essential for them and their baby. Belly bar prenatal chocolate vitamins are delicious, fortified bites of real chocolate and chewy soft nougat that make getting their complete prenatal vitamins a moment of pleasure. Each box contains two bottles one with chocolate prenatal vitamins and one with DHA chocolates. Enjoy 1 ball from each bottle daily. Carrying a baby to full-term is so important, and studies show that eating chocolate daily may help. Launch date: 2012.

Create 5 Pulsar Powerballs™ that bounce and soar to amazing heights. Place colorful crystals in the mold, submerge it in water and let it sit for five minutes. Open the mold and the brand new Powerball is ready to play with. Place special lights inside the larger mold to create a Powerball that lights up when it bounces. Launch date: October 2012.

Kids can create a cute Cupcake Notebook for their sweetest thoughts. Follow a numbered legend and add jewels to create a glittering notebook. Kids can use the sparkle gel pen to record their special wishes and big dreams. Launch date: October 2012.
— In a December 2012 survey, three out of 12 retailers said that items from The Orb Factory were their bestselling Arts & Crafts toys.

Head to class in style with this funky Owl Notebook. Follow a numbered legend and add sparkling jewels to create a denim cover that can be used not only on the notebook included, but reused on other standard sized books. Launch date: October 2012.

Kids can show off their dazzling designs with this funk Fashion Tote. Follow a numbered legend, adding sparkling jewels to create a funky feathered pattern. Kids can add even more style when they clip on the metallic feather charm.

Kids can show off their Fancy fashion flair with this cute clutch. Follow a numbered legend and add sparkling jewels to create a glittering accessory.  Add pretty bows and special stickers to complete this perfectly posh look. Launch date: October 2012.

It’s time to take a flight of fancy. Peel, stick and reveal colorful pictures perfect to hang and display. Create cool collages of adorable birds balancing on telephone lines, dancing in the rain and more. Young children create their designs by matching colors and textures in three simple steps. Launch date: October 2012.

It’s time to make some funny Monster friends. Peel, stick and reveal colorful pictures perfect to hang and display. What kinds of Monsters live under the sea, in outer space or deep in the forest? Create these cool collages to find out. Young children create their designs by matching colors and textures in three simple steps. Launch date: October 2012.

Kids can use the stylus to punch pretty fabric and make this fun and easy fabric-by-number craft. Add colorful jewels and watch the creation really sparkle. This no mess craft teaches number and pattern recognition and creates a finished product that guarantees sweet dreams. Launch date: October 2012.

They’re all there! The Goths, the Geeks, the Jocks and Cheerleaders are all vying to become the top clique in school. Players must chart their own path to the top of the popularity ladder by deciphering their opponents’ intentions. Each turn, players play a single card. They can either attack or choose to defend their clique. But they must watch out; if they make a mistake they’ll lose their popularity. Launch date: 2012.

Using colorful strings as tracks, players will aim to outwit their opponents by taking control of the playing area by strategically placing stations throughout, collect points and build the most profitable railway network to win the game. Launch date: 2012.

Kulami is a fun, tactile game of strategy for two players. Ten wooden tiles are arranged to form an ever-changing board on which opponents compete to capture the largest number of tiles. Cleverly placing marbles on these tiles will limit adversary’s possible moves, while allowing to gain an advantage to clinch the victory. Launch date: 2012.

In this calorie-free contest, players aim to build the largest area of their favorite kind of chocolate (milk, white or dark), one tile at a time. Players must be careful...Sugar-craving adversaries will try to disrupt their plans by getting their delicious treats out first. Launch date: 2012.

Quick Quick is a delightful game of observation and rapidity. Outfox the other players by correctly matching the animal with its fur.Players must act quickly to collect cards, but can’t be hasty as it may cost them their hide. Launch date: 2012.

Space Checkers combines the luck of dice with the strategy of checkers. Players capture opponents' flying saucers by jumping over them. The first race to collect any 10 ships wins the game. Launch date: June 2012.
Awards: 2012 Tillywig Best Family Fun Award

Players must try to make as many connections between tiles as they can before the timer runs out. Players can be as creative as they like, but their fellow players will decide if their play counts or not. Fast-paced and perfect for a crowd. Launch date: June 2012.

2 3/4" tall vinyl team figures. Available in various NFL teams. Collectible Set of all three positions: Quarterback, Lineman and Running Back. Launch date: 2012.