December 2013 Notable Toys — All

Adventure Time- 10" Super Posable Jake with Changing Faces. In stock.

Adventure Time- 5" Finn with New Face and 2 Swords. In stock.

Minecraft Paper Craft- Minecart Set. Available 10/21/13.
— Casey Sartain, co-owner of Tutoring Toy in Salt Lake City, Utah, told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was their best-selling brand of licensed toys.

Minecraft Paper Craft- Shelter Set. Available 10/21/13.

Minecraft Paper Craft- Hostile Mobs. Available 10/21/13.

Minecraft Paper Craft- Utility Pack. Available 10/21/13.

Minecraft Paper Craft Animal Mobs. Available 10/21/13.

Minecraft - 7" Animal Plush Assortment (4-165258-Mooshroom, 5-16521- Pig). In stock.

Minecraft - 7" Core Plush Assortment (5-16522-Creeper, 4-16523-Enderman). In stock.

Minecraft - 3" Core Zombie w/ Accessory. Available 10/17/13.

Minecraft - 3" Core Creeper w/ Accessory. Available 10/17/13.

Minecraft - 3 " Core Steve w/ Accessory. Available 10/17/13.
— Two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that Minecraft was their best-selling licensed toy property.

A little dog has trouble waking up in the mornings and his young master thinks that he will never make a good watch dog. The day an intruder breaks into the house, the dog shows everyone what he’s really made of.
Un perro tiene problemas para despertar en las mañanas y su joven dueño cree que nunca será un buen perro guardián. El día que un intruso entra a la casa, el perro les muestra a todos lo que realmente es.

A tiny ant has trouble carrying her share of food and is scolded by one of her sisters. When a monster lands on the ant colony, she alone tackles the intruder and becomes an instant hero.
Una pequeña hormiga tiene problemas con su carga de comida y es regañada por una de sus hermanas. Cuando un monstruo aterriza en la colonia de hormigas, ella sola lo enfrenta.

A young boy sits in his wheelchair in front of the house, waiting for his guests to arrive for his birthday party. His uncle walks in with a frisky little puppy that changes the boy’s life. The story is about love and faith.
Awards: Reader's Favorite Five Star Rating Award, Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award

STRIKE UP THE BAND! This assortment of musical instruments is a great way of introducing children to music. Encourages rhythm and social interaction. Provides lively entertainment for all ages. Fun for jam sessions and group play. Makes a creative, reasonably-priced gift.

STRIKE UP THE BAND! This assortment of musical instruments is a great way of introducing children to music. Encourages rhythm and social interaction. Provides lively entertainment for all ages. Fun for jam sessions and group play.  Makes a creative, reasonably-priced gift.

At 27 inches high, this beautifully constructed, lightweight instrument is an excellent choice for a child's first harp. The design of its curved sides and spacious box, along with a range of 15 notes (from C to C), permits playing a wide variety of music in haunting, melodic tones. 15 Nylon strings, fully tunable by way of zither pins and a zither pin wrench. Includes: Bench and Tuning Wrench.

Introducing a new family of super-soft, collectible plush mushroom characters called mi mu ru™ (my moo roo). Each of the unique, beautifully embroidered characters (eight in all) have individual personalities complete with their own mottos and fun names. missikissi says, "A simple kiss can make everything better”. zzzzizi says, "A nap a day makes grumpy go away." And, ouchi booboo states, "Bumps and bruises reminds us not to do that again." These are just some of the mottos from mi mu ru™.

Adding to their play value, each handmade 2" tall cute plush is attached to their own ultra-soft wristband (buddi bands™) which allow kids to wear ’em, carry ’em and share ’em. This feature enhances the play value while still being affordable. Kids will want to collect ’em all! mi mu ru buddi bands are more than a toy, they are a super-fun children's accessory. Sales reps/distributors welcome. www.mimuru.com

Whether you call it gimp, lanyard, scoubidou, or boondoggle, vinyl craft lace is the perfect activity for home, camp, school or party. And Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners is the perfect way to get started in this easy-to-learn craft. This book shows readers all of the essential stitches and skills they need to master the art of plastic lacing, with easy-to-follow weaving diagrams and colorful photos of finished projects.

Get inspired to craft your world with these fun and funky projects for fashion and flair! Celebrity crafter Marisa Pawelko shows how to cut, rip, layer, and fold colorful duct tape to concoct fantastic fashions, school supplies and room décor. She reveals the nine skills every tapester needs to know, and provides all of the bells and whistles that kids need to get seriously funky as they customize each of the amazing projects in this book.

Weave and braid versatile parachute cord in an array of brilliant colors to create fun and fashionable accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties it all together, with 22 clever projects for home, outdoors, school, and sports. Kids can make attractive and useful bracelets, necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs and more, with detailed instructions and step-by-step diagrams.

With this new book and a Rainbow Loom®, Cra-Z-Loom™, or FunLoom™, kids can make all of the cool accessories that are fueling the hottest craze since Beanie Babies! Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry shows kids exactly how to use the new looms, with full color photos, step-by-step instructions, and clear diagrams. It features original projects (not available anywhere else) for creating completely colorful and super stylish bracelets, earrings, and belts in just minutes.

These cute little colorful owls have a secret compartment in the bottom, filled with lip gloss. Owls measure 1.5 inches tall. Assorted colors and fragrances.
— The manager of Givens Books & Little Dickens in Lynchburg, Va., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2013 survey that lip gloss owls from Kikkerland are one of their best-selling jewelry/accessory items.