Christmas

By TDmonthly Staff
October 2011

See these recently added specialty and mass-market Christmas toys.

LEGO® City Advent Calendar 7553 by LEGO

Kids can have fun with the 24 Christmas gifts from LEGO City with the LEGO City Advent Calendar (7553). With a great for each day, the LEGO City advent calendar has 24 days of building fun with Mini-figures, vehicles and other accessories for LEGO City sets. The LEGO City Advent Calendar (7553) includes: 6 MiniFigures, Christmas accessories, furniture and lots of vehicles. 9/1/2011 (MSRP: $34.99; Age: 5 to 12)

An Elf's Story™ DVD by CCA and B LLC

An Elf 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. Each 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; and Special Code for website access to Santa's Shipping Yard. 9/21/2011 (MSRP: $9.95; Age: All Ages)

Merry Christmas Microbes: Stocking Box of Ornaments by GIANTMICROBES

Packaged in a beautiful red Stocking Gift Box are five new tree ornaments from Giantmicrobes. Salmonella is adorned with holly, Dust Mite is sporting antlers and a red nose, Red Blood Cell is sprinkled with snowflakes, Penicillin is decorated with colorful ornaments, and an exclusive Green Amoeba available only in this collection is warmly wrapped up in a red scarf and ear muffs. Launch date: November 2011. 8/30/2011 (MSRP: $24.95)

The Movie Maze Gift Holder by MAG--NIF INC

The Movie Maze Gift Holder by MAG--NIF INC The Movie Maze Gift Holder is a great combination of a gift box, and challenging puzzle. The Movie Maze is the perfect gift for teasing that difficult to buy for person. Holds 2 DVD's, or 3 CD's, or 2 Video Games inside. Books, Video Tapes and more can be placed inside The Movie Maze. "Made in the U.S.A., An innovative idea to make gift-giving fun. Great way to give a holiday or birthday gift. More than just a puzzle-this item makes gift-giving fun," Ken Tinner, VP sales & marketing at Mag-Nif, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2008. 8/29/2011 (MSRP: $15; Age: 9 and Up)

The Leg Lamp by WOWindows, LLC

Package Contents: One (1) 3’x5’ Poster, Four (4) removable adhesive squares. Stick over a window and illuminate by turning on the lights in the room. Legal: A Christmas Story: TM & © Turner Entertainment Co. WB Shield: TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s11) 8/23/2011 (Age: All Ages)

RED & WHITE COLLECTION: Newborn Gown by SWEET COTTONS

Playful, cheery and soft, SWEET COTTONS' new RED & WHITE COLLECTION features cozy pima cotton sets, gowns, rompers, blankets and hooded towels. Made of 100% Peruvian Cotton. Launch date: July 2011. 8/2/2011 (MSRP: $39.99; Age: 0 to 1)

Christmas Shrinky Dinks in 3D by BSW TOY INC.

Kids can trace, bake, shrink and build their own Christmas ornaments in 3D. Classic Shrinky Dinks with a new 3D twist. Create trees, reindeer, presents and more. The new SmArt Studio 3D Shrinky Dinks® Christmas kit comes with 10 Shrinky Dinks Sheets and tracing sheets. Just follow the easy to use illustrated instructions and kids’ll be making their own 3D Christmas in no time. Smart Studios Shrinky Dinks are 100% Made in America. Launch date: August 2011. 8/12/2011 (MSRP: $5.99; Age: 7 and Up)