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

Boikido Eco-friendly Wooden Stack & Count Shapes by BOIKIDO

This environmentally friendly Wooden Stack and Count Shapes is made of wood from FSC-monitored sources, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. The Stack and Count Shapes is designed to help kids develop motor skills and learn colors and 1 2 3 while enjoying the whimsical and colorful smiling characters. The wooden posts are collapsible. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 14, 2010. ( Watch Video) 1/14/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boikido Eco-friendly Wooden 5 Pyramid Cubes by BOIKIDO

Designed for kids 18 months and older, this environmentally friendly wooden 5 pyramid cubes set is made of wood from FSC-monitored sources, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. It featuers numbers, colors, fruits and vegetables – some of the basic building blocks of education. The blocks stack almost 19" high or nest into the largest base cube. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 14, 2010. 1/14/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boikido Eco-friendly Wooden Shape Sorter Tina by BOIKIDO

This environmentally friendly wooden Shape Sorter is made of wood from FSC-monitored sources, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. The double-sided shape sorter comes with six fun shapes, all sized for little hands. Tina the Turtle's one side helps little ones hone fine motor skills by pushing a triangle, square and circle into her shell. The other side is for the more unique shapes: a carrot, mushroom and smiling lettuce. All the pieces fit right into the turtle and the handle makes it easy to grab and go. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 14, 2010. 1/14/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rody Wooden Rocking Horse by TMI TOYMARKETING INTERNATIONAL INC.

Now Rody fans can rock as well as bounce. This sturdy wooden rocker can hold a child of up to 55 pounds. It's made in Italy of Scandinavian birchwood, by Lucio Londero. It measures 28" x 22". Some assembly is required. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 1/12/2010 (Price: $120.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco-friendly Wooden Activity Board by BOIKIDO

This environmentally friendly wooden activity board is made of wood from an FSC-monitored source, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. It is colorful, fun and has cute moving eyes, designed with a 1-year-old in mind. It teaches hand-eye coordination, colors, shapes, numbers and characters. It also works like a shape sorter and color-matching game as each of the different shapes has its own home (slot) and can be placed on the wooden pegs of the gears for added color matching and spinning fun. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 14, 2010. ( Watch Video) 12/30/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Polar Bear Labyrinth by TERRA TOYS

Players help the mighty polar bear navigate the ice caps of the Bering Sea to find his way back home. This game features endangered wildlife species and includes a manual for kids to learn more about them. Approximately 5 percent from the sale of this product will be donated to support WWF’s global conservation efforts. "The Wildlife Conservation Collection is an assortment of classic, timeless, family-friendly games and puzzles that are made from sustainable materials," Sean Tyrrell, Category Manager, Terra Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009. 12/28/2009 (Price: $25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color and Forms Blocks by LEARNING MATERIALS WORKSHOP

A classic, open ended building toy has a new twist via vibrantly colored, wood cylinders, cubes, and triangular prism blocks and little wood trays. Builders of all ages can create an infinite number of abstract and representational structures and play with the connections between color and form. The design was inspired by a survey conducted at the Bauhaus by the artist and teacher, Wassily Kandinsky, on the relationship between basic forms and primary colors. Designed by Karen Hewitt for the Museum of Modern Art [MoMA] Design Stores in conjunction with the Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity exhibition. Set includes 9 hardwood blocks in 3 primary colors, 9 small hardwood trays, 1 hardwood tray/container, and descriptive booklet. Winner of the Best Picks 2009 Dr. Toy Award. 12/22/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DINGaRINGs Craig Crocodile by O.B.DESIGNS

DINGaRING characters like Craig Crocodilel feature old-school craftsmanship and good quality materials. All are safe and non-toxic, with wooden rings and internal rattles, designed to serve as an interactive toy for ages 0 and up. Each toy comes with its own introduction swing tag and unique backer card which allows it to be free-stand, hung or laid flat, for various display options. ( Watch Video) 12/21/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DINGaRINGs Gigi Galah by O.B.DESIGNS

DINGaRING characters like Gigi Galah feature old-school craftsmanship and good quality materials. All are safe and non-toxic, with wooden rings and internal rattles, designed to serve as an interactive toy for ages 0 and up. Each toy comes with its own introduction swing tag and unique backer card which allows it to be free-stand, hung or laid flat, for various display options. 12/21/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DINGaRINGs Keith Koala by O.B.DESIGNS

DINGaRING characters like Keith Koala feature old-school craftsmanship and good quality materials. All are safe and non-toxic, with wooden rings and internal rattles, designed to serve as an interactive toy for ages 0 and up. Each toy comes with its own introduction swing tag and unique backer card which allows it to be free-stand, hung or laid flat, for various display options. 12/21/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DINGaRINGs Pete Penguin by O.B.DESIGNS

DINGaRING characters like Pete Penguin feature old-school craftsmanship and good quality materials. All are safe and non-toxic, with wooden rings and internal rattles, designed to serve as an interactive toy for ages 0 and up. Each toy comes with its own introduction swing tag and unique backer card which allows it to be free-stand, hung or laid flat, for various display options. 12/21/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Emerson House by brinca dada LLC

Emerson House combines contemporary design with excellent play value. It has a fold-out design for play inside and out, sliding doors, and LED lights that run on solar-powered batteries. "The solar-powered LED lights are innovative, but it's the contemporary design that makes the Emerson House stand apart. There are a handful of "modern" dollhouses on the market, but nothing like this," Doug Rollins, Founder & CEO, brinca dada LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $299.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DINGaRINGs Emma Owl by O.B.DESIGNS

DINGaRING characters like Emma Owl feature old-school craftsmanship and good quality materials. All are safe and non-toxic, with wooden rings and internal rattles, designed to serve as an interactive toy for ages 0 and up. Each toy comes with its own introduction swing tag and unique backer card which allows it to be free-stand, hung or laid flat, for various display options. 12/16/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Barn by PLANTOYS

This two-story gambrel-roofed barn features a removable roof and open sides for easy access into the interior and hayloft access. It includes removable ladder, a grain sack, two stacks of hay, four  adjustable fences and a tool set. The hay can be hoisted into the barn by a pulley and pallet at front gable. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 (Price: $95.00)

Pick Up Sticks by CHANNEL CRAFT & DISTRIBUTION INC.

Pick up as many sticks as you can, without making the other sticks move. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Push Along Flyer by NOVA NATURAL TOYS & CRAFTS

This solidly constructed wooden plane can serve as a push toy for small children, if the peg people are removed. Put them back in and older kids have a great pretend play vehicle to fly around the house. It's made of hardwood in Poland and measures 4¼" tall x 11" wide. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My 1st Vehicles Set by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

This set of four natural wood vehicles includes a truck, airplane, fire engine and bus. Two of the vehicles have a three-hole handle so that little ones can grab them easily. Warning: May contain small parts. 12/10/2009 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Christina's Stove by ELVES AND ANGELS

In an all-new design, it includes an area to the left of the sink bowl perfect for drying dishes, cutting wooden veggies and more. The cabinet compartment includes a true divided cupboard as well as the signature oven door. It's crafted with precise, slot-together construction so assembly takes just a few
minutes. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 (Price: $169.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Half Dozen Eggs by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

These child-sized wooden eggs come in an authentic-looking cardboard carton. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clutching toy Perlina by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Baby can clutch and chew the Perlina with either hand. Plus there's a bell for extra entertainment. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Free Throw by AMERICAN TOY, LLC

Place the red ball on the flipper stick, press down and let it snap back up. The ball will fly towards the basket. Solid wood, 9.5 inches long by 3 inches wide. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway: Stop & Go Figure 8 Set by LEARNING CURVE

This 32-piece wooden railway set includes 15 pieces of track to connect into the figure 8 pattern, a couple of trees, a conductor, three vehicles, a bridge and a Stop & Go Station.
— David Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., told TDmonthly in late 2009 his store sells about two per week of this item.
— "I started doing a lot better with Thomas when they brought back reps," Steve Levy, owner of Toy City in Keene, N.H., said in fall 2009. 12/4/2009 (Price: $39.99)

Nuchi Construction Vehicle Set by THE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE TOY COMPANY

This set of two construction vehicles is outfitted for Nuchi train tracks. There's a rubber tread on the front of the steamroller and a functional red tipper decking out the front of the bulldozer. 11/18/2009 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Torno Torno by LEARNING MATERIALS WORKSHOP

This product is designed so that young toddlers will delight in placing the dowel/balls in the holes, turning the base, and watching the whirling forms turn around. Older toddlers can start to build with the hardwood squares, put “red hats on the red heads," and stack colored shapes into sturdy towers. Preschoolers can build more complex and imaginative structures while exploring how motion changes the appearance and stability of forms. "Torno Torno combines a wood building toy with a wood turn-table base that is activated by the child — no batteries, just the child's gentle push and imagination," Karen Hewitt, president of Learning Materials Workshop, told TDmonthly. This product was named one of Dr. Toy's 10 Best Toys 2009. Launch date: November 2009. 11/17/2009 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dangle Monkey by I LOVE MY PLANET TOYS

Made from organic cotton and sustainable rubber wood, this mischievous monkey hangs from just about anywhere. Launch date: October 15, 2009. ( Watch Video) 11/16/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]