TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Wooden Toys Product Category

Balancing Tree by PLANTOYS

Help develop fine motor skills. Toss the dice to see what color you get, then choose an animal that have the same color as the one you rolled. The player that can balance the animals on the boat using the pincers without making it fall is the winner. The set consists of a boat, 6 pairs of animals, a dice, and a pincers. Ideal for 1 to 4 players. 12/30/2015

Jr Plywood Race Cars by GUIDECRAFT INC.

Get the fun rolling with our hand-held, Jr. Plywood Vehicle sets! The Race Cars set includes an indigo and green #9 car, a red and blue #7 car, and a yellow and orange #5 car. Features sturdy plywood construction and frosted acrylic windows. Wide, soft plastic treads provide great traction. Detailed artwork enhances each unique vehicle. Individual vehicles are approximately 3.75"W x 2.5"H x 5"D. 5/28/2015 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Slice and Bake Cookie Set - Wooden Play Food by MELISSA & DOUG

This colorful wooden set includes 12 wooden, sliceable cookies and 12 toppings, wooden knife, spatula, cookie sheet and a kitchen mitt for safe, "low-calorie" play! The cookies store in a durable dough tube.
— Molly Hungerford, manager at Leapin' Lizards Toy Company in Bend, Or., told TDmonthly in a March 2015 survey that Melissa & Doug's wooden play food is one of her store's best-selling eco-friendly toys. 3/30/2015 (Price: $19.99)

Stacking & Nesting Animal Blocks by MELISSA & DOUG

Brightly colored animals and familiar objects illustrate the letters of the alphabet on these cardboard blocks. Nested, the ten vibrant blocks fit into the included carrying case. Stacked, they form a tower nearly three feet high!
— In a February 2015 survey, six out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Melissa & Doug makes their best-selling wooden toys. Bebe Feimster    , manager of Big Smile Toys/Hardware Center in Paoli, Pa., said these blocks do particularly well. 2/26/2015

Busy Bead Maze by ALEX BRANDS

Get ready for a day at the races! Little ones can move the chunky bead pieces shaped like a car, plane, bus and trucks around the colorful maze. The beautiful sustainable table top design provides a sturdy surface for little learning hands to explore, move and discover. The beads even go through and under the tabletop! A great early learning toy for developing visual stimulation, hand eye coordination and cause and effect. For ages 10 mos+
— Donna Frederick, owner of The Play House Toy Store in Durham, N.C., told TDmonthly in a February 2015 survey that Alex's Busy Bead Maze is one of their store's best-selling wooden toys. 2/26/2015 (Price: $86.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BRIO Builder Creative Set by SCHYLLING

Build, create and build again! This large set features 270 pieces including a hammer, screwdriver, pliers and wrench! A fun way to practice hand/eye coordination. Package measures 22" x 16" x 3.75". 11/14/2014 (Price: $80.00)

Creative Dough Set by PLANTOYS

Explore the outer limits of your creativity with various patterns to choose from. This set includes 1 handle with 2 interchangeable rollers, 3 various pattern designs, a rolling pin and a dough cutter. 11/14/2014 (Price: $20.00)

My First Loom by HAPE

Make the shuttles go zip and zoom as you weave your very own design. Talk about the way cloth is made. Look at different kinds of fabric. 11/13/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lil' Symphony Band in a Box by KIDKRAFT

Let the music begin! Our Lil’ Symphony Band in a Box puts four fun musical instruments into one convenient package. Includes 2 cymbals, 1 recorder and 1 tambourine. Made of composite wood materials. 9/22/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Balance Boat - Endangered Animals by BEGINAGAIN

Kids develop dexterity, patience and pretend play skills with the BeginAgain Balance Boat. Inventing their own games and stories, kids will stack the brightly colored endangered animals as high as they can, balancing them atop the 6"x12" wooden boat. The animals are also perfect pocket pals, starring daily in pretend adventures. Made from eco-friendly rubber wood with non-toxic, child-safe stains, each of the 15 pieces in this playset is double-sided and one inch thick. Recommended for ages 3+, the Balance Boat includes a 14" x 12" wood tray for storage and display.

 9/22/2014 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lincoln Logs Collector's Edition Homestead by K'NEX BRANDS

The BIGGEST Lincoln Logs® set ever created - over 330 parts, including real wood Lincoln Logs®, just like you remember! Includes a frontiersman figure, 2 horses and a buildable covered wagon that really moves. Packaged in a beautiful, silver-accented tube for durable storage 8/28/2014 (Price: $99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Owl Sorter by PLANTOYS

Great fun for children to sort 4 different shapes in the Owl. It also encourages children’s recognition of colors and shapes as well as the development of hand-eye coordination. 5/29/2014 (Price: $23.00)

Weather Dress-Up by PLANTOYS

This colorful set encourages kids to learn how to dress for different weather. Kids love to talk about weather and make up stories. Flip the tiles upside down and it doubles as a stencil for added fun! 5/29/2014 (Price: $20.00)

T9 pick-up by AUTOMOBLOX

There are few things as appealing as a pick-up truck. They are what you take over back woods trails or what you throw your stuff into before zooming off to your next adventure. This truck will have your children imagining daring adventures over rock strewn trails and long trips to places only a beloved pick-up can take them.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— In a February 2015 survey, David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that Automoblox is his store's best-selling wooden toy. They sell around 50 every month. 4/29/2014 (Price: $38.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mighty Mini Band by HAPE

The beat goes on…and on with this 5-in-1 percussion section. When the concert's over, everything stores together until it's time for the next gig. Includes a xylophone, a drum, a cymbal, a guiro, a clapper and drumsticks.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— In a February 2015 survey, two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that toys from Hape were their best-selling wooden toys. 4/28/2014 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Happy Harp by HAPE

Play a favorite tune on this sturdy strummer sized for small hands and big voices. Includes playing and tuning tips and 5 songs plus a blank page to write your own songs. 4/28/2014 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tree Top Adventure by MANHATTAN TOY

This wooden activity center is packed full of exciting features! Includes 4 quadrants with a variety of activities: 6 tracks with animal-themed gliders, 6 bead runs with colorful wooden beads, a spring flower and more. Adult assembly required. 4/28/2014 (Price: $99.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Muuli by HAPE

It's easy to fill up the donkey's backpack. The trick is to unload without knocking it down! Lay Muuli flat inside the box to load the rings in the stringed circle. Then use the box to help it stand up. Remove the box to play. 4/28/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rainbow Mower by PURE PLAY TOYS

Our beautifully-made Rainbow Wooden Lawn Mower/Vacuum toy entertains toddlers and experienced walkers alike. This unique push toy is made of sustainable maple. Durable, beautiful, fun and environmentally friendly, non-toxic finishes.  23-1/2"H x 9"W. 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Apple Ball Roller by PURE PLAY TOYS

An apple a day makes everyone play! With Pure Play Toys' Wooden Apple Ball Roller, kids love watching the large wooden balls meander along the “worm tracks” and through holes in the brilliantly colored apple. This toy's large size makes it a perfect center piece for retailers, homes and preschools. Unlike most marble or ball run toys, Pure Play Toys' Wooden Apple Ball Roller has been engineered to be safe for children under 3 years old. Comes with three 1-1/2” diameter wooden balls - too large to pose a choking hazard. Measures 24"H x 20"W x 8-1/2"D. Safe for ages 18 months and up. 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Star Stacker by PURE PLAY TOYS

Among the first “puzzles” a kid can solve, our classic stacking stars help tots develop fine motor and problem solving skills and also learn colors. Kids love to sort these from largest to smallest both on and off the cone. Made from maple and beautifully cut and colored, this stacker provides a novel alternative to basic “ring” stackers. 4-3/4"D x 6-1/4"H, Ages 9 months+ 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Fishing Rod & Ocean Set by PURE PLAY TOYS

Any fisherman will tell you that the best fishing is on a rainy day, and this magnetic wooden toy fishing rod set proves it! Just lower wooden fishing rod's magnetic bait into any pretend “water” and see what you catch! Simple wooden fishing rod is easy to handle and comes with 3 feet of string on a working reel. Excellent for fine-motor-skill development, as well as for independent and collaborative play. 18" x 5" wooden fishing pole and reel and 5 wooden fish (2.875" each). 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Golf by PLANTOYS

Play the golf sport game in the play room or backyard. The Mini Golf – Single Set consists of a wooden kids-sized golf club, a wooden ball, 2 different types of challenging tracks and 1 hole. Bag included.

 3/27/2014 (Price: $30.00)

Activity Boat by PLANTOYS

Gone fishin’ with your first wooden toy fishing boat! The set includes a wooden boat with a removable cabin, detachable fishhook, sail, fisherman, fish, starfish, and a turtle. Children can play and place the fisherman inside the cabin. This fun fishing boat will help your children develop their imagination.

 3/3/2014 (Price: $30.00)

Sea Life Bath Set by PLANTOYS

Splash and make waves in the bath with this set. The fun never ends! Float them on the water, fill’em up and squirt the water out. Set of 4 animals: Shell, Starfish, Turtle, and Dolphin.
— In an April 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that squirt toys were their best-selling bath toy.

 3/3/2014 (Price: $20.00)