Watch Toy Videos of the Day (6/4/2012-6/8/2012)

By TDmonthly Staff
June 2012

We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! Check this space every weekday to see brief video clips of new and specialty products.

In the spotlight today? Boost your sales with innovative products like Poke-a-Dot Who's in the Ocean? from INNOVATIVEKIDS

Poke-a-Dot Who's in the Ocean? by INNOVATIVEKIDS

This board book helps kids learn how to count. Raised buttons pop in on every page so kids can press them as they count, so they don't lose track. ( Watch Video) 3/26/2012

Wind n Sun Kites by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

The innovative Wind n Sun Specialty Kites were design with the Museum, Gift and Specialty customer in mind. There is a wide selection to choose from and each WNS kite has incredible graphics. The Wind n Sun also includes Lawn & Garden decor. "Customers will not only want to fly these kites you will see them displayed in children's bedrooms as room decor," Richard Brady, SR VP of Sales at BrainStormProducts/X Kites told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2012. ( Watch Video) 12/29/2011 (MSRP: $20.00; Age: 8 and Up)

LEGO Lord of the Rings Gandalf Arrives by LEGO

Relive the opening scene of "The Fellowship of the Ring" in LEGO form. As Gandalf the Grey makes his way through the Shire on his horse and cart, he meets an excited young hobbit, Frodo Baggins. Includes 2 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey and Frodo Baggins. 83 pieces. Launch date: June 2012. ( Watch Video) 2/12/2012 (MSRP: $12.99)

Pound and Tap Bench by HAPE

Pound and Tap Bench by HAPE Pounding sends the balls tinkling over the xylophone. Pull out the keyboard and the xylophone can be played solo. All Hape products comply with EN71 and ASTM quality standards - wood used comes from FSC managed forests.
Awards: May 2012 TDmonthly Top Toy Award. Why it won: This item was named a Top-10 Musical toy in February and a Top-10 Wooden toy in March by specialty retailers interviewed by TDmonthly. Its innovative design combines the elements of the popular shape sorting/tapping toy and the xylophone, giving it great play value.
— As of 1/6/2012 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 13 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; lots of ways to play. Cons: The keyboard is not properly tuned.
— In a 2012 survey about Musical Products, three out of 13 retailers said this item was their best seller. Kelly Boone, manager of The Elephant's Trunk in Greenville, S.C., told TDmonthly that they sold at least 36 during the holidays.
— In a February 2012 survey about wooden toys, two out of 14 retailers said that this was their bestseller in the category. Kristin Dolle, manager of Playthings Toy Shoppe in Louisville, Ky. told TDmonthly that they sell between 8 and 12 units of this item each month. ( Watch Video) 1/9/2012 (MSRP: $29.99; Age: 1 to 5)

Pro Z yo-yo by DUNCAN TOYS

The Pro Z yo-yo is the first all in one yo-yo that allows looping AND string tricks to be performed with a single yo-yo. By inserting the included MOD Spacers the Pro Z transforms from narrow body looping yo-yo, to a wide body string trick yo-yo. Using a ball-bearing axle, the Pro Z spins 10x longer than a standard yo-yo. 4/5/2012