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

Pyramid of Play by HAPE

Kids 18 months and older can use these wooden stacking blocks to learn colors, numbers and letters and more! Launch date: Early 2009. 5/12/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gourmet Kitchen (green) by HAPE

Little kids can practice whipping up nutritional meals with this wooden cook station. Launch date: Early 2009. 5/12/2009 (Price: $129.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peg Boards by SIMPLEX INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD.

Made of treated rubber wood and painted with non-toxic, lead-free paints, these teaching aids are designed for use in the home and at Montessori schools. Launch date: February 2, 1973. 4/28/2009 (Price: $5) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Activity Walker by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Made from all-natural wood and watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled material, this activity walker includes a block puzzle, working gears, wire beads, a spinning block, a peg maze, a shape sorter and a xylophone, plus a storage space with mesh netting in the back. It's "the only wooden walker on the market that is eco-friendly," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Junior Ramp Racer by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Designed to develop hand-eye coordination, color recognition and basic number skills, the Junior Ramp Racer may entertain children even after the checkered flag is waved. "Made from all-natural wood, painted with watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled materials, our EverEarth line of goods is our way of trying to take care of Mother Earth," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Pull Along Dog by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Made from all-natural wood and watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled material, this cute wooden dog wags his tail as he's pulled along. "No other wooden pull toy is taking the same measures with recycled packaging materials, watercolor-based paints, and the use of sustainable forestries for raw materials," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Excavator by SABMATT CORPORATION

The Mini Excavator is made of precut pieces of wood that are designed for easy assembly. The product is created to teach the technology of the same machines seen in the construction site. No batteries are required. It was honored in the 2008 Creative Play Awards. Launch date: 2008. 4/27/2009 (Price: $25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Floating Ducks by KID O PRODUCTS

A graceful mother duck and her duckling are the perfect size for little fingers to stack together. Out of the tub, they gently rock together. A modern twist on a classic bath toy. 4/27/2009 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stack and Nest Cups by KID O PRODUCTS

Five brightly colored graduated cups turn water play into a time of infinite discovery. On dry land, they stack together to form a skyscraper or nest together to resemble a box of stars. 4/27/2009 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Homes/Things That Go by KID O PRODUCTS

Four double sided pages with 8 silk screened illustrations, our wooden books give children a chance to either learn about their familiar animal friends homes or identify their favorite modes of transportation. 4/27/2009 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oozora Kendama - Cherry Red by Kendama, Inc.

Oozora JKA certified competition kendama. Well balanaced and solid, the Oozora is the most highly regarded kendama currently manufactured, made by Japan's oldest maker of competition kendamas.
The cherry red color is the classic kendama color. 4/24/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PedoBike by WOODENBIKE

Manufactured by German company Holz-Hoerz, this wooden balance bike is constructed of sustainably grown birch and is finished with a linseed oil treatment. It has 12" pneumatic rubber tires and supports riders up to 100 lbs. Multiple accessories, including a ski bob conversion kit, are available. Launch date: 1991 (Germany); 2003 (United States). 4/13/2009 (Price: $219.00)

Slice and Bake Cookies by MELISSA & DOUG

This set of 12 wooden, sliceable cookies offers creative play for young bakers. The realistic-looking cookies come in a durable dough tube.
— The set was listed as a best seller in spring 2009 at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore. “The set is good for fun, educational and creative play,” Owner Patricia Fiedler told TDmonthly.
— This cookie set has been on the top-10 best seller list at Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va., for at least a year, Co-owner Susan Blanton told TDmonthly in fall 2009. 4/9/2009 (Price: $19.99)

Woodman Concept Formula 1 Racer by WOODLAND MAGIC IMPORTS

Created in France, these well-crafted wooden car kits, designed to introduce children to the world of woodworking, give children a chance to build something fun for themselves. The kit comes with pre-cut wood, a hammer, sandpaper and glue and dowels for old-world construction, as well as acrylic paints in durable pots, plus two paintbrushes to personalize the project — one for broad painting and one for details. The set features "beech wood components, which is more durable than pine, and everything the child needs is included," Meghan Ristau, sales and marketing manager for Woodland Magic Imports, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2008. ( Watch Video) 4/9/2009 (Price: $19.95)

The Melville Chair by HATCHED EGG'RS INC.

A fun and simple toddler-sized wooden seat that flips over and becomes a table or with another flip becomes a chair again, fulfilling a toddler-style need to make every side of every structure into something useful. A sizeable seat for a toddler, they last up until at least age eight as seats for pulling up to the coffee table for an afternoon of coloring,  or the conductor's perch on a toddler train.  Made from FSC Certified formaldehyde free 1/2" plywood and finished with non-toxic environmentally friendly finish.  Measures 11 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 11 3/4". 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Walter Toys by GERMAN ENTRY LLC

Walter Toys of Germany are made of natural raw materials and are particularly sturdy and child-friendly. Suitablility for babies was a major factor during the design stage and the toys are optimized to help babies observe and grasp their environments in their first years of life. The great colors encourage babies to investigate and play. 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scalino by GERMAN ENTRY LLC

Scalino blocks and tracks are used in many Pre- schools and Kindergartens throughout Switzerland, as they support creativity and help develop logical skills. The different base sets and extensions, made of untreated Swiss beech wood, let parents grow the collection as the abilities of their children improve. 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Matador by GERMAN ENTRY LLC

Matador of Austria wooden construction sets are made of Austrian beechwood. Children learn through pictures how to build model planes, cranes and helicopters. Different levels available for children ranging from +3 to +5 years of age. 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Creamobil by GERMAN ENTRY LLC

The Creamobil series from NIC Toys of Germany is a series of high quality trucks, cranes and tractors with plenty of accessories to build up the collection. 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play Chef Set by SOOPSORI CO. LTD.

Suitable for ages 18 months and up, this wooden play set includes a skillet, spatula, breakfast foods, utensils and service for two. It is made with organic materials and finished with linseed oil. The toast has internal magnets that allow the two pieces of bread to be joined together. 4/3/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Multicultural Dolls by SOOPSORI CO. LTD.

These multicultural, wooden dolls feature a child-safe design using organic materials and are finished with linseed oil. 4/3/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Earthentree Dumbell Rattle by EARTHENTREE

The Dumbell Rattle is handcrafted in wood and colored with natural, vegetable-based dyes. It makes gentle sounds, is safe for babies, and is made by Channapatna artisans in India. The craft is over two centuries old and is made in locally available, sustainable (Hale) wood. The toy is in compliance with the ASTM F963 Safety Standard. Earthentree Toys has been awarded the Baby Planners' Seal of approval and featured as one of Mothering Magazine's "Best Natural Toys of 2008." "The shiny gloss comes from natural 'Shellac' resin. The Shellac used is allnatural and hypoallergenic; it is an excellent product for use around children [or] chemically-sensitive or allergic individuals," Deepti Shankar, president of Earthentree Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 3/31/2009 (Price: $16) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roy Toy Earth-Friendly Log Building Sets by ROY TOY

These natural wood construction sets are made using wood from sustainable forest management practices and are packaged in a cotton duck canvas bag. There are also sets in canisters and tubs to make cabins, forts and treehouses. The interlocking pieces require no tools and provide hours of safe and educational fun. The sets are made in the USA. Launch date: 2008. 3/31/2009 (Price: $19.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Toothbrush Holder Firefighter by COLORI USA/TATIRI

This firefighter themed toothbrush holder is a stand to place one's toothbrush. A two-minute sand timer is included to help ensure kids brush their teeth for a full two minutes. Toothbrush not included. 3/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Toothbrush Holder Police Officer by COLORI USA/TATIRI

This police officer themed toothbrush holder is a stand to place one's toothbrush. A two-minute sand timer is included to help ensure kids brush their teeth for a full two minutes. Toothbrush not included. 3/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]