TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Wooden Toys Product Category
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28 Clown Blocks by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.This bright block set features 28 pieces colored with water-based, non-toxic stains.
— Two of 38 specialty retailers referenced HABA blocks when discussing best-selling wooden toys in February 2010. 2/24/2010
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Unit Blocks on Wheels by
MELISSA & DOUGThis colorful collection of 36 wooden blocks comes in a red-wheeled wagon with a rope for transport. It measures 13" x 11" x 3."
— Five of 38 specialty retailers named Melissa & Doug's blocks as a best-selling wooden toy in February 2010. 2/24/2010 (Price: $16.99)
Abby & Emma Magnetic Dress-up by
MELISSA & DOUGThese wooden, magnetic dolls come in a box with multiple clothing options and include stands for playtime.
— Five of 38 retailers told
TDmonthly in February 2010 that Melissa & Doug magnetic dress-up items are a best-selling wooden toy in their stores. 2/24/2010 (Price: $19.99)
Prehistoric Sunset Jigsaw Puzzle by
MELISSA & DOUGThis 24-piece wooden jigsaw puzzle features an attractive palette of dinosaurs and scenery. It measures 0.4" x 11.75" x 15.75".
— Eight of 38 retailers named puzzles by Melissa & Doug as a best-selling wooden toy in early 2010. Jamie Burdette, owner of LB Toys in Media, Pa., told
TDmonthly his store sells about 36 a month of assorted styles. 2/24/2010 (Price: $9.99)
Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway: Charlie by
LEARNING CURVEThis small purple engine boasting red wheels and gold trim is labeled with the No. 14 and prides himself on mischief and adventure. It measures 3.5" x 1.5" x 2".
— Ten of 38 specialty retailers named Thomas & Friends as one of their best-selling wooden lines in February 2010.
— Mike Lane, manager of Hobbytown in Cumming, Ga., told
TDmonthly in early 2010 that his store sells about 3 dozen Thomas trains per month. 2/24/2010 (Price: $11.99)
Automoblox T900 Truck by
AUTOMOBLOXComplete with interchangeable parts like the rest of the Automoblox collection, the T900 features a chrome grill and bumpers, all-terrain tires on chrome wheels, and an overall sleek, sporty design.
— Four of 38 specialty retailers named Automoblox as a top-selling wooden toy in February 2010. "Automoblox do really well," said Stacy Solie of Leapin' Lizards Toy Co. in Bend, Ore., citing sales of about 2 dozen per month. 2/22/2010 (Price: $45.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] KEVA Contraptions 200-Plank Set by
MINDWAREThis kit gives some structure to free-form building with planks, including an idea book with instructions for building ball-track structures, ramps, funnels and more. It allows for scientific experimentation as kids test rolling the two included lightweight balls to see if they move as anticipated.
— "A new concept kit will help kids build bigger and better — simple, open-ended and smart," said John MacDougall, owner of
Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., at
Toy Fair 2010.
— It was also a top-two favorite at ASTRA's Share the Fair event during
Toy Fair 2010.
— In an April 2012 survey, Elmer Carranza, manager of
Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told
TDmonthly that KEVA blocks are their best selling construction toy.
(
Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (Price: $49.95)
The World of Eric Carle™ Wood Book by
KIDS PREFERRED INC.Pages will never rip from this delicious book made of wood! Each page features the colorful items discovered by one very hungry caterpillar from watermelons to apples. Launch date: Spring 2010 2/19/2010 (Price: $10.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] The World of Eric Carle™ Caterpillar Wood Pull Toy by
KIDS PREFERRED INC.Kids will want to pull caterpillar into the kitchen when he gets very hungry, just like in the storybook. But don’t feed him -- he’s already stuffed with wood! The rich colors inspired by Eric Carle shine brightly on this wooden pull toy. Launch date: Spring 2010 2/19/2010 (Price: $18.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Gaunt-O-Lot by
UNCLE SKUNKLE TOYS, INC.In this medieval-themed game for two to four players, oppenents must work to protect their castles as they try to knock the other players' wrecking balls off track. It's a sturdy wooden game with several movable elements. Launch date: 2010. 2/19/2010 (Price: $99.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Crocodile Chris Animal Scooter by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.Crocodile Chris’s large, grinning face makes for some great fun. Add his jingly bell, offset wooden wheels and non-removable, twistable head and he’s not the only one who will be smiling.
(
Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (Price: $19.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Cow Caro Animal Scooter by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.Cow Caro makes every baby a moo-ver and a shaker. Push her around on her offset, wooden wheels, shake her to hear the bells, or twist her non-removable head so she can smile in every direction.
(
Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (Price: $19.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Zoolino Stacking Toy by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.This bear, rhino and crocodile stacking toy is not only fun but it’s a great developmental toy. Children can stack the blocks on one of three wooden rods in any order; do it like a puzzle, or mix up the animals. When it’s all done, pull the Zoolino stacking toy around and have your own zoo parade.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year 2010 2/19/2010 (Price: $54.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Bear Ben Animal Scooter by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.Bear Ben’s pushing himself into every baby’s heart. This adorable, blue bear has a bell, a non-removable, twistable head and offset wooden wheels. 2/19/2010 (Price: $19.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Paulina Horse Animal Scooter by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.Paulina’s bells, offset wheels and non-removable, twistable head is sure to roll its way into any pony-loving baby’s favorite toy stable. 2/19/2010 (Price: $19.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Lirum and Larum Rattles by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.Brightly colored with water-based stain (no lacquer) rattles are sure to keep baby happy and busy. Whether babies want to shake it or spin it they’re going to enjoy it.
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Toy Award 2010
— Three of 38 specialty retailers cited rattles by HABA as a best-selling wooden toy in their stores in February 2010. 2/19/2010 (Price: $14.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Fruit Set by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.An apple a day keeps the dolly doctor away! Especially a wooden apple, made in Germany. Load that cart with fresh wooden fruit.
(
Watch Video) 2/19/2010 (Price: $20.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Vegetable Set by
HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.Live healthy and fill your cart with yummy wooden veggies grown in GERMANY. Set includes 2 carrots, 1 radish, 2 tomatoes, 2 mushrooms and 2 peppers. 2/19/2010 (Price: $20.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Streamline Car by
VILACThis wooden car has a sleek design and measures 20 cm long. 2/16/2010
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Whirling Twirling Trompo by
P'KOLINOSuitable for ages 3 months and up, this spinning top toy features a wooden base covered with a bright, fabric octopus. 2/16/2010 (Price: $14.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Medium Cubebot by
AREAWARECubebots's powerful hardwood frame can hold many poses, and his elastic-band muscles and durable wood limbs make him impervious to breakage. When it’s time for him to rest, he folds into a perfect cube. Designed by David Weeks. Made of sustainably harvested cherry wood.
Watch Cubebot: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010 2/16/2010 (Price: $35.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Big Drum by
PLANTOYSThis large drum comes with an adjustable lanyard and toddler hand size's drumsticks that are perfect for beating on the big drum.
— "We are all occasionally guilty of under rating the value of simpler toys, but you can't do better for gross motor planning, grasping, or cause and effect for your toddler than a drum like the natural wood Big Drum from Plan Toys. The drum sticks are the right size for toddlers and the drum has a really nice woody sort of sound. Another great product from Plan Toys," Jennifer Shuman, owner of
1SmartNoodle, told
TDmonthly at
Toy Fair 2010.
— Plan Toys is one of Owner Donna Fredericks’ best-selling wooden lines at The Play House Toy Store in Durham, N.C.
— Gary Green, owner of
The Toy Box of Asheville in Asheville, N.C., told
TDmonthly in a January 2012 survey about musical products that they sold 30 of this item each month during the holiday shopping season.
(
Watch Video) 2/16/2010
Organeco Blocks by
HAPEBright and colourful building blocks made from lightweight bamboo. The blocks are printed with various abstract designs which encourage creativity and imaginative play. Particularly suited for child hands, they can be very easily built on top of each other.
— "Fresh off winning the Toy Innovation Award at the 2010 Nuremberg Toy Fair, Hape has introduced these really big colorful hollow, bamboo construction blocks. Painted with water based paint, the blocks are big and easy for little hands to manipulate," Joe Mitchell, owner of
YoYo Joe's Toys & Fun, told
TDmonthly at
Toy Fair 2010.
(
Watch Video) 2/15/2010
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Blocks Rock! by
BLOCKS ROCK! LLCBlocks Rock is a fast-paced blocks game of recognition, action and excitement that can be played by two players or two teams. Launch date: March 2010.
— "Blocks Rock with cognitive reasoning and fine motor control. What makes this game unique is that it was designed by kids for kids and all sales proceeds go back to their school. Kudos to those that inspired these children. Geared to children 6 years and older and played by two individuals or two teams, players race to build a pattern on a matching card. The game is made challenging by a clever a 3D element. Add a timer for solo play and use multiple cards to increase the level of difficulty as proficiencies rise," Jennifer Shuman, of
1SmartNoodle, told
TDmonthly at
Toy Fair 2010.
(
Watch Video) 2/11/2010 (Price: $24.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] PigZup by
BLUE ORANGE GAMESIn turn, players flip their top card. As soon as two cards match, both players with matching cards race to stack up the requested number of piggies with the right color on top. The goal is to be the first player to get rid of all his cards to win the game. "How quick and precise are your fingers? Find out as you build piggy piles in this lively stacking game. Stay on your hooves! There is more than one silly way to stack up your piggies," Bert Devort, Sales Department, Blue Orange Games, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: February 14, 2010.
— "Loved this game," Kate Tanner of
Kidstop Toys told
TDmonthly at
Toy Fair 2010.
(
Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $19.99)
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