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

Ernest Moody Bear Puzzle by SCHYLLING

The game includes 18 wooden puzzle pieces that can be used to create six different bears, each wearing different clothes and a different expression on his face. All pieces are stored inside a 6” wooden box that features a convenient slide-off lid.
— Kim Saltzstein, owner of Silly Goose Toys in Gilbert, Ariz., told TDmonthly that Schylling’s puzzles are one of her stores’ best-selling puzzles.
— Over one-fourth of 45 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 named wooden puzzles as their best-selling puzzles.
— An Emma Moody bear puzzle version is also available. 3/24/2008 (Price: $5.99)

Puzzibilities PuzzleTime by SMALL WORLD TOYS

The puzzle is composed of sturdy wooden pieces. The puzzle will help children build fine-motor skills, imagination skills and numbers skills. The hour and minute hands even spin around to help children learn to tell time.
— “Puzzibilities by Small World – we sell at least one a week,” Bennie Campbell, owner of ABC Toys in Conway, Ark., told TDmonthly.
— Over 10 percent of retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 named puzzles for very young children as their best-selling type of puzzle.
— The Puzzibilities line includes four progressive levels of puzzles, designed to stimulate learning across ages and developmental skills. 3/24/2008 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cap Verses Puzzle Animal by LEE BROTHERS TOYS

When assembling the puzzle, players pick a piece and attempt to have the last letter of the animal become the first letter in the next word. The puzzle features a thick wooden base, high quality construction and colorful silk-screened images. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sorting Wheel by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

A wooden sorting toy designed to develop early skills. With 6 colorful shapes to match and post, the sorting wheel will rattle when rolled along. 3/12/2008 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bakery Wooden Peg Puzzle by LEE BROTHERS TOYS

This high quality wooden puzzle is constructed of solid wood, and thicker than the industry average. The puzzle pieces include colorful bakery themed images directly silk screened to the pieces with names of the pieces underneath them. Educational and fun, it is a safe product at a great value. 3/12/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Work Shop Wooden Peg Puzzle by LEE BROTHERS TOYS

This high quality wooden puzzle is constructed of solid wood, and thicker than the industry average. The puzzle pieces include colorful work shop themed images directly silk screened to the pieces with names of the pieces underneath them. Educational and fun, it is a safe product at a great value. 3/12/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hospital Wooden Peg Puzzle by LEE BROTHERS TOYS

This high quality wooden puzzle is constructed of solid wood, and thicker than the industry average. The puzzle pieces include colorful hospital themed images directly silk screened to the pieces with names of the pieces underneath them. Educational and fun, it is a safe product at a great value. 3/12/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Girl Bag-Shaped Wooden-Peg Puzzle by LEE BROTHERS TOYS

Shaped like a bag for more distinctiveness, this high-quality wooden puzzle is constructed of solid wood, and thicker than the industry average. The puzzle pieces include colorful girl-themed images, directly silk-screened to the pieces with names of the pieces underneath. Educational and fun, it is a safe product at a great value. 3/12/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Custom Puzzle by J.C. AYER & COMPANY

This picture shows the intricate design of a custom jigsaw puzzle by J.C. Ayer & Company. Customers can submit their own photos and specify names, dates or holidays to be part of the puzzle's shape. These puzzles stand out in the marketplace because of "the effort by me and also by the customer to make something specifically for the person who gets the puzzle," Founder Jim Ayer told TDmonthly. "Most puzzles are bought from me as gifts." 2/28/2008

21" Backgammon Game with Deluxe Burgundy Vinyl Attache Case by WORLDWISE IMPORTS

This Deluxe Backgammon set comes with a burgundy vinyl attache case that folds up into a carrying case for durable and easy portability. 2/28/2008

3"3/4 French Classic Ebony on Black/Ash board Chess Set by WORLDWISE IMPORTS

WorldWise Imports has created a distinctive line of chess sets for the specialty game and gift markets. Their designers have matched wooden men and boards to create ready-made sets, presented in European-style presentation boxes. 2/28/2008

Matchitecture Mechanical Digger Kit by BOJEUX INC.

With this kit, children use match-like pieces called microbeams to build intricate constructions. 2/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Firehouse by KIDKRAFT

This set includes 22 pieces of furniture, three firefighters, an ambulance, a fire truck and a helicopter. It is four levels, counting the helicopter landing on top, and features a basketball court, a computer desk, bunk beds and more. The firehouse measures 30” L x 17.5” W x 25” H. Launch date: July 2008. 2/27/2008 (Price: $159.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Stool with Sports by CUBBYHOLE TOYS

These stools come with 3-5 of the sports pieces depending on the name. Letters available in primary, pastel or jewel colored letters. Each is made with non-toxic paint and sealers. Available in 8- and 12-letter sizes. Made in the USA. 2/27/2008

Natural Birthday Stool by CUBBYHOLE TOYS

The perfect keepsake stool. Name and birthdate all in one. Natural finish. Primary, pastel or jewel letters. Available in 8 or 12 letter sizes. Made in the USA. 2/27/2008

Name Board by CUBBYHOLE TOYS

Our puzzle board is made of maple wood and the frame has a hand rubbed oil finish. Letters can be painted in non-toxic primary, jewel or pastel colors. Available in 6, 9, or 12 letter sizes. Made in the USA. 2/27/2008

My Stool by CUBBYHOLE TOYS

Help your little one reach for a bit of independence and learn to spell his or her name too. Each letter is brightly colored with non-toxic paint and has smooth easy to fit edges. Available in primary, jewel or pastel colors and available in 5, 8, or 12 letter sized stools. Single name only. Made in the USA. 2/27/2008

Name Puzzle by CUBBYHOLE TOYS

These interlocking puzzle pieces can be hung on or sat on a shelf. Painted in non-toxic bright primary, jewel or pastel colors. Capital letters are 4" and lower case is 3". Personalization is up to 12 letters. Price is per letter. Made in the USA. 2/27/2008

Le Toy Van Honeybake Oven & Hob Set by HOTALING IMPORTS

This light-blue oven features spinning knobs and a see-through door and comes with the following: a saucepan, kitchen utensils, a frying pan that holds an egg and bacon, a six-slice pizza with toppings and a tray for baking. Launch date: Early 2008. 2/26/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TimberKits – The Pianist by MK AND COMPANY

Kids can assemble the pieces in this rubber-wood kit and then, thanks to the toy’s mechanical capabilities, watch the piano player perform. 2/26/2008

Hula Hippos™ by GAMEWRIGHT

In this simple, fast-paced action game, players spin the hula-hoop and then quickly flick their wooden hippos so the hippos end up inside the hoop when the hoop stops spinning. The first player to get four hippos into the hoop wins. The game comes with 24 wooden hippos, one wooden hoop and instructions in both English and Spanish. The game lasts approximately ten minutes and is intended for two to four players. Launch date: 2008. 2/26/2008 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Schoenhut® 25-Key Piano Pals™ by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

This versatile little piano grows with the child. The main unit, decorated with a whimsical animal's head, is perfect for toddlers because it sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of little hands. Later on, the sides with the animal's body can be attached, conveniently raising the piano to a comfortable height for an older child seated at the bench. Included is Schoenhut's® Learning System, with a removable color-coordinated strip that fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord. The accompanying songbook contains a collection of familiar tunes. Schoenhut toy pianos are famous for their lovely chime-like tones. The keys are spaced correctly for a full-sized piano, which teaches proper finger placement and affords an easy transition to a large piano.The piano is 19-3/4" H x 16" W x 10-3/4" D and the bench measures 8" H x 8" D x 11" W. This product weighs 17 lbs. Launch date: February 2008. 2/25/2008 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild West Play Set by SCHYLLING

The set includes 102 pieces, including pieces designed especially for building a personal frontier. Pieces include vehicles, western characters and roofing and logs so kids can build a real wood cabin.
– “The Wild West wooden set by Schylling — we sell at least one of all of those every day,” Manager Jessie Ryals and Owner Michelle Wood of Whippersnappers in St. Simon’s Island, Ga., told TDmonthly in early 2008.
– Schylling offers “lots of nice incentives for retailers, such as with shipping,” Donna Sedgwick of Toy Mill in Tiverton, R.I., told TDmonthly.
– “I’ve noticed a trend back to [wooden toys],” Ray Willis, owner of Toys & Bicycles in Westerly, R.I., told TDmonthly. “Grandparents and parents who had them … are bringing kids today into their past.” 2/21/2008 (Price: $17.99)

Farm Wooden Chunky Puzzle by MELISSA & DOUG

The jumbo puzzle features thick puzzle pieces that are hand-painted, feature full-color images and are capable of standing on their own for additional play. When assembled, the puzzle measures 12" x 11" x 4/5". The puzzle promotes creativity and matching skills. Launch date: June 2006.
– “Melissa & Doug…we sell two or three of their products every day. The best selling one is their puzzles,” Steve Ricks, owner of My Story House Toys in Roswell, Ga., told TDmonthly.
– Over 63 percent of retailers who spoke with TDmonthly named a Melissa & Doug product as their best-selling wooden toy item. Melissa & Doug wooden animal puzzles are very popular at The Toy Shop in Lexington, Ky., the owner told TDmonthly. “We sell one or two a day.”
— “Klutz books have been steady sellers for us,” Melodie Ingwersen, owner of Creative Kids Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in March 2008. 2/21/2008 (Price: $9.99)

Quadrago by MINDTWISTER USA

This two-player, wooden-strategy game features 16 upright poles and 64 beads in two different shades, challenging opponents to be the first to get four beads in a row, diagonally, horizontally or vertically. Players have the option of turning the moveable, middle section of the board containing four poles at every turn, thereby adding to the strategy component and changing the playing field.
Awards: 2009 Creative Child Game of the Year; 2009 Gifted Children Award ( Watch Video) 2/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]