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

Castle of Legends by TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLC

This action-inspiring playset will have young ones make knights and wizards climb castle walls and fight for the king's honor across a working draw bridge. Figures who don't watch their step will be cast into the dungeon, thrown out of windows or made to fall through the courtyard's working trap door. Even the set's two warhorses aren't safe from enemy fire. The set includes six flexible wooden figures, two flags and two warhorses. 5/5/2006 (Price: $109.95)

Yumi's Posable Figures, Families, Sports & Leisure by KL HOBBIES

“We have had a great response toward our Yumis at the WTHRA Pomona show,” said Nadine Becker of KL Hobbies. “Yumis have adorable faces and an ‘active’ personality, which help to promote a more playful lifestyle for kids.  Each animal has its own name and personality. Their soft bodies and wooden hands and feet make them fun to pose in all positions.  “We found retailers could not resist picking them up and posing Yumis into all sorts of activities,” added Becker.  Kids collect all 20 different animals, 5 families, sports and more. 3/28/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ColorKu by MAD CAVE BIRD GAMES LLC

ColorKu is a high-quality wooden board game based on the popular Sudoku puzzles. It uses 81 wooden marbles in nine distinctive colors placed on a 9" x 9" wooden grid to solve puzzles. The board is solid wood and 13½" x 13½". The game comes with 104 puzzle cards, but it can be used to solve any Sudoku puzzle.
— “We had people ask for a new colorized Sudoku called ColorKu,” Mike Castor, owner of Pentwater Toy Box in Pentwater, Mich., reported to TDmonthly. “We were able to find the manufacturer in the next county, got a hold of him in Grand Rapids and got a shipment in 48 hours. We sold a bunch.”
—  “We believe ColorKu is the best Sudoku product on the market. Players can solve puzzles individually or in groups, and it can be made competitive by setting up the same game on two or more boards,” said Mark Asperheim, president of Mad Cave Bird Games. “It’s also a beautiful piece that looks great on a coffee table!”
— Three of 63 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly named ColorKu as one of their top selling games. ( Watch Video) 3/27/2006 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Long Name Stool by HOLLOW WOODWORKS

This wooden stool comes with a child's name carved out in the center and painted in either primary or pastel colors. It is for people with up to 12 letters in their name. It is 9" by 16" by 8". ( Watch Video) 3/7/2006 (Price: $59.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Woody Click Farm Theme - Boxed Set by HAPE

Boxed sets of Woody Click are available by theme. The Farm collection contains a select assortment of components and are perfect for the home or classroom. Contents include: 1 wooden carrying case, 1 Farm House (WC1050101), 1 Farm Tractor ((WC1050102), 1 Farm Sheep (WC1050103), 1 Farm Forest (WC1050104), 1 Farm Pigs (WC1050105), 1 Farm Farmer (WC1050105). 3/2/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dino Park by EXCEPTIONAL PLAYTHINGS

Dino Park really captures the look and feeling of "prehistoric." Designed by Suomi Design of Germany, Dino Park's components are artistically handmade using hardwoods of maple, Erie and white beech. They conform to the European and American guidelines for toy safety. There are 10 species of dinosaurs in two sizes plus landscape items: a cave made of three rocks, rock plateaus and prehistoric plants for playing with the “giants” of Dino Park. Each piece is sold separately. The Dinos and their environment will "lumber" into toy stores beginning April 1, 2006. 2/27/2006 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Ship Playset by TOY WORKSHOP

Made of solid wood, this premium quality, new and colorful Pirate Ship is full of whimsical, seafaring characters ready to sail the Seven Seas in children’s bedrooms. The six Pirate flexi characters are made of durable, articulating wood. Capt. Blackbeard comes with a parrot. The ship has a firing cannon, a galley, a treasure chest with gold doubloon, and the quintessential Jolly Roger flag. The ship measures 16" tall by 16" wide by 7" deep. 2/24/2006 (Price: $119.95)

Chelona Pocket Puzzles by CHALLENGE & FUN INC.

These small but challenging puzzles are a quality version of a puzzle sometimes found in cardboard. They also remain challenging to solve again and again. Often solved more easily by the preteen set than by adults, Pocket Puzzles can make a great gift for just about anyone. 2/20/2006 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bibros by CHALLENGE & FUN INC.

Bibros are fun to try and beautiful to look at, made of three different types of wood. Players manipulate pieces into flat two-dimensional and upward three-dimensional designs. The puzzle comes in a cloth bag and with a booklet of design ideas. 2/20/2006 (Price: $37.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Native Wood & Tree Collection by ZEBRA HALL

Each of the 20 cubes in this set can be strategically placed next to one another to bear a single image, much like pieces in a puzzle. Each cube is made of a different type of wood and identified on one side with a picture of the tree’s leaf alongside the name of the wood written in Latin, French, English and German. 2/20/2006 (Price: $59.00)

Wallamoppi – The Fast Stacking Game by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

In a race against time, players attempt to “one up” each other by pulling Kiwi Disks from a teetering wall and daring to stack them ever higher. The last player to successfully stack a disk before the timer marble drops out of sight wins Wallamoppi. The game includes 36 Kiwi Disks, a wooden storage box with a built-in marble timer, two timer marbles, a Kiwi Disk bag and quick-play rules. “Once this is set up on a table [for demonstration purposes] it draws immediate attention. [It’s] like no other game out there!” Out of the Box Publishing Director of Marketing Matt Mariani told TDmonthly. It was named one of the 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy. Launch date: January 2006. ( Watch Video) 2/6/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LIKEaBIKE Forest by LIKEABIKE

The LIKEaBIKE Forest is our top-of-the-line model. The Forest is the latest model in the LIKEaBIKE line of products. All frame pieces are constructed from very strong, attractive laminated beech wood. Somewhat darker than the birch wood of the other models, the dark green cotton seat, green mudguard and the grey felt between the fork and the frame make the Forest an absolute distinctive beauty. Wheels are steel-rimmed with cartridge bearing hubs to ensure smooth running. Forest is kitted out with 12" Impac Street Runner pneumatic tires. 1/4/2006 (Price: $295.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LIKEaBIKE Spoky by LIKEABIKE

With its spoked pneumatic tires the LIKEaBIKE spoky has the ‘real’ bike look. All frame pieces are constructed from strong, attractive laminated birch wood. Wheels are steel, with spokes and cartridge bearings to ensure smooth riding. Spoky is kitted out with 12" Impac Street Runner pneumatic tires. Saddle height can be adjusted to 4 different positions and features an attractive red or blue fabric cover. A seat pole extension is available as an option for tall children. 1/4/2006 (Price: $263) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LIKEaBIKE Mountain by LIKEABIKE

The LIKEaBIKE mountain is our most popular model.The mountain model stands out through its beautiful design. It is also highly versatile.Indoors and outdoors, town or country the mountain fits right into it. All frame pieces are constructed from strong, attractive laminated birch wood. Wheels are steel rimmed. The Mountain comes equipped with 12" Impac Street Runner pneumatic tires.The saddle height can be adjusted to 4 different positions and it features an attractive red or blue fabric cover.A seat pole extension is available as an option for tall children. 1/4/2006 (Price: $279) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Balance Board Labyrinth Junior by CHALLENGE & FUN INC.

The Balance Board Labyrinth Junior allows children get to do a puzzle standing up. They balance on the board and shift their weight to maneuver wooden balls through the grooves, an excellent physical motor skill development game. 12/20/2005 (Price: $65.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Creanimaux Wooden Animal Blocks by DJECO

This block set features interchangeable pieces for children to mix and match to create zoo animals or their own creatures. It is suitable for ages 18 months and up. 12/19/2005 (Price: $45.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

August the Clown Push Toy by VILAC

This push toy features a brightly painted circus clown. 12/19/2005 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Empilable Titoon le Clown by VILAC

Kids can play with the differently sized rings in bright blue, pink, orange and yellow, which is the circus clowns body. A cone hat sits on top of the circus clown's head, and his painted face, bright red balloon nose and cone hat attracts the attention of crowds. 12/19/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden ABC Blocks 2/Cart by VILAC

Set in a traditional pull cart, ABC blocks and numbers, punctuation marks and mathematical signs are modernized with a fresh font, new colors and rounded edges. 12/19/2005 (Price: $46.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mouse Box (Boîte à Souris) by CHELONA

This toy is like a traditional shape sorter, only children learn their shapes by fitting mice into cheese. 12/19/2005 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discovery Blocks by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This is a diverse six-block set in bright basic colors. Each block comes with a unique feature such as a mirror, a jingling bell, a push button, a yellow view, a rattle and a kaleidoscope. 12/19/2005 (Price: $18.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patience Blocks by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

The set includes three blocks, each one of the primary colors, and each has its own distinct puzzle embedded inside. 12/19/2005 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Made by Me by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

The Made by Me kits come in six different vehicle styles — bug, racer, truck, tractor, train and tugboat. The vehicle bodies are 4” long, crafted from pine and sanded smooth to the touch. Each kit comes with unfinished wheels and axles for assembly, plus the vehicle body. The train engine kit even comes with a smokestack. Easy-to-follow assembly instructions are included under the tag ($1.90). New for summer 2006 were boxed Made by Me kits. Each box set comes with one of each vehicle (four in all) with wheels and axles to match, and a smokestack for the train. An instruction sheet ($7.60) is included. “Made by Me's [kits] are the product of imagination…[and] meet the needs of such a wide range of children and abilities,” Barb Rainville of Maple Landmark told TDmonthly. The product was named one of the 100 Best Children’s Products of 2006 by Dr. Toy. 12/9/2005 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chatterblocks by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Better than generic A-Z alphabet blocks, Maple Landmark’s Chatterblocks have multiples of popular letters. The 16-piece block set is available in an “Antique”  style. The “Antique” style blocks are cubes that measure 2¾” and are made from pine. The blocks have a distressed white finish with printed, old-fashioned looking brown lettering. The “Antique” style blocks go perfectly in a country décor as well as any place where there is something to say! 12/9/2005 (Price: $72.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kits4Kids Castle by CHALLENGE & FUN INC.

Easy assembly...no tools, no glue, no nails! Can be painted by the children as part of the fun! Comes in packs of 2. 11/21/2005 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]