Toys to Talk About

By Justina Huddleston
July 2015

TDmonthly researches hundreds of products each month, but some of them deserve extra attention. As you begin to think about your holiday ordering, we'll be sharing more of these toys with you - starting with these toys to talk about.

Thomas & Friends™ Track PlayTape® by BACHMANN TRAINS

PlayTape® in 50' and 25' rolls can be torn to any length to create track layouts matching a child's imagination. See why the award-winning Track PlayTape® provides hours of railroading Fun that Sticks™!

2/16/2015

Elasmosaurus by SAFARI LTD.®

Seventy-five million years ago, there really were sea monsters, and this long-necked Elasmosaurus from was one of them. Wild Safari® Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life were created for the dinosaur lover in all of us. Each Safari Ltd® hand painted figure is designed to stimulate the imaginations of children of all ages. 7/20/2015 (MSRP: $11.99)

Lilliputiens 12345 Numbers Puzzle by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Count up the fun with this neat number puzzle set! Use the colors and pictures on each piece as clues to figure out what numbers they create. Count all the way up to 5! Both children and parents will love how the amount of puzzle pieces corresponds to each number. 15 pieces total, made of sturdy cardboard. 7/20/2015 (MSRP: $15.99; Age: 2 and Up)

Bull Moose by SAFARI LTD.®

The North American Bull Moose is one of the largest instinct species in the deer family. These males are known for their prominent antlers and are gentle forest inhabitants who prefer temperate to subarctic weather! Our Wild Safari® North American Wildlife collection represents the many animals, great and small, that call North America home. Professionally sculpted and individually hand painted, Wild Safari® North American Wildlife continues the tradition of quality toys you expect from Safari Ltd®. 7/20/2015 (MSRP: $7.99)

Princess Electronic Piano by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut recently added versatility to their product line by introducing a collection of electric toy pianos painted with adorable characters. Rave reviews from visitors at Toy Fair 2014 proved the popularity of these instruments.

Whimsical and appealing for children, these unique and fun instruments will provide hours of musical enjoyment. Included in the selection are a Dog, Elephant, Bird, Alligator, Lady Bug, Zebra and Princess. The 25-key piano sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of little hands...a great choice for beginners. 4/30/2014

Laser Pegs Tinted Space Fighter Sci-Fi Set by Laser Pegs Ventures, LLC

Laser Pegs® Sci-Fi Kit. Build the light up Transatmospheric Fighter and 15 more light up models like the All Terrain Racer, Alien Rover Droid, and the Automaton. 7/20/2015 (MSRP: $44.99)

Amphibious Vehicle by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

On land or in the sea ... wherever, playing is just fun with this vehicle. It's ability to glide across the water will make your bath or beach time engaging. 7/20/2015 (MSRP: $14.99; Age: 1 and Up)

Alligator Electronic Piano by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut recently added versatility to their product line by introducing a collection of electric toy pianos painted with adorable characters. Rave reviews from visitors at Toy Fair 2014 proved the popularity of these instruments.

Whimsical and appealing for children, these unique and fun instruments will provide hours of musical enjoyment. Included in the selection are a Dog, Elephant, Bird, Alligator, Lady Bug, Zebra and Princess. The 25-key piano sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of little hands...a great choice for beginners. 4/30/2014

Mon Premier Bébé Bath Baby Doll & Accessories by COROLLE DOLLS

Specially designed for bathtime play, Corolle's Mon Premier Bébé Bath Baby Doll & Accessories is soft, poseable and so light it floats in water. In this boxed set, the doll comes complete with 8 accessories, including a snorkel mask with two different frames, floaties and flippers, too, for enhanced water play fun. Filled with polystyrene beads that dry quickly, this Bébé Bath Baby Doll will be your child’s favorite playmate out of the tub, too. When bathtime is over, simply air-dry the doll by hanging it from the tab on the back of its neck. Bébé Bath Baby Doll features quality materials and careful attention to detail. Her face and limbs are made of soft, supple vinyl that is delicately scented vanilla -- a Corolle signature, and her blue eyes close when you put her down for a nap or at bedtime, just like a real baby. From waking to sleep, Bébé Bath Baby Doll will be your child's favorite companion. 7/20/2015