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

My Little Scoots – Fire Truck by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

The truck measures approximately 4” in length and is available in 18 different designs. Each scoot is made from pine and sanded smooth before finishing. “All of our finishes are non-toxic,” Maple Landmark Marketing Manager Barbara Rainville told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 1995. 1/29/2008 (Price: $5.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Best Blocks – Advanced Builder Set by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

The smooth-sanded, hard maple wooden blocks are available in typical shapes, including squares, rectangles, cylinders, arches, triangles and half circles. The base block is 1" x 2" x 4", and all other pieces are designed as multiples of the base so differing elements can be stacked to equal one another. Three sets are available: Junior, Advanced and Master. The set comes in a sturdy box with instructional information on creative and open-ended play. This product is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Launch date: January 1, 1985. 1/29/2008 (Price: $94.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Duck O's and X's by Russimco Limited

This game of X’s and O’s is intended for two players. The game comes with a 15cm x 15cm wooden board and wooden ducks. Sheep and snail versions are also available. 1/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tweedledum and Tweedledee by Russimco Limited

The two-player game tests both dexterity and patience. The challenge is to find out how quickly the two 16cm characters can be taken apart and put back together using only chopsticks. This item is part of Russimco Limited’s Ecotronic line, a line of electronic toys that doesn’t require batteries. Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LA Box by VINTAGE EDITIONS INC.

The 16"L x 10"W x 10"H wooden box can be personalized with any image of choice. 1/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BVCS Box by VINTAGE EDITIONS INC.

The box measures 17-3/4”L 12"W x 11"H. It features a wooden checker/chess board on top, but also doubles up as a storage box. The artwork on the box can be personalized. 1/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Whittle Toy Trucks by WHITTLE TOY COMPANY

Just introduced last fall, Whittle Toy's new line of wooden toy trucks. The Whittle trucks feature: semi trucks, tank trucks, cattle trucks, "pups", and flat beds. Each truck is handcrafted of solid white birch hardwoods, is over eleven inches long, weighs almost 3/4 lbs, and promises years of "Puttin the hammer down" fun. 1/25/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amtrak F-40 Three Car Passenger Set by WHITTLE TOY COMPANY

Amtrak has been serving our nation's railroad passenger service since 1971. This Amtrak Superliner three piece set is replicated with outstanding detail and is a perfect addition to any wooden railway system. This train set consists of a F-40 diesel engine, baggage car, and Superliner Coach Car. 1/25/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pony "Lucky" by NIC TOYS

The low seat allows children as young as two to safely climb onto the pony by themselves. The feet are safely placed on the entirely enclosed rocker. The 67cm x 30cm x 42cm rocker’s footplate can even be removed and used as a seesaw. 1/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ball Track by NIC TOYS

Unlike many conventional building bricks, these building bricks allow kids to build structures that will resist caving in. The set includes 68 building pieces. 1/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Anamalz Rhino by HAPE

Amusing faces and poses make Anamalz simply irresistible. The Australian-designed animals can be moved to look left, right and run or stand on their legs and perform. Each animal is made of renewable wood and textiles and are entirely environmentally-friendly and child safe. Launch date: February 2008.
Awards: Dr. Toy 10 Best Creative Products for 2011; Dr. Toy 100 Best Children’s Products for 2011.
— “No two pieces of Anamalz are the same, as each are handcrafted from grained wood, resulting in individual toys of character and originality,” Robin Lehnert of HaPe International told TDmonthly. “In addition, every animal also bears a unique code on the bottom of one of their feet, allowing the proud new owner to register the toy online, name the animals and print out a personal certificate.”
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER SOLD BY HAPE ( Watch Video) 1/3/2008 (Price: $5.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color Flutter Butterfly by HAPE

The wings of the whimsical Color Flutter Butterfly contain eight pockets to catch eight matching balls using the magnetic wand in this hand-held magnetic marble maze. There are no small loose parts because the balls stay put behind the wipe-clean Lucite cover. This maze is the perfect size for on-the-go fun and it stows easily in a bag or backpack. Launch date: February 2008.
— “Use of the wand in tracing the balls is a healthy activity in developing pre-reading skills,” Robin Lehnert of HaPe International told TDmonthly. 1/3/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

notNeutral Wood Blocks by NOTNEUTRAL

The set consists of 12 1-3/4” cube blocks, arranged in a wood tray. Each side features red and black graphics of flora, fauna, letter and number. Basic equations can be solved using the two-tone graphic numbers face while the apples and season-patterned faces form a three-faced puzzle. Launch date: January 2007.
— “This set of wooden blocks is not just for children. The multi-faceted pieces turn the concept of the traditional alphabet block set on its head by featuring an array of multi-functional patterns and colors,” notNeutral Designer Chiaki Kanda told TDmonthly. 12/28/2007 (Price: $38.00)

Ballpark Classics™ Baseball Game by BALLPARK CLASSICS, INC.

This arcade-style baseball game of skill and strategy is made in America and designed for all lovers of baseball. Easy to learn and rewarding to master, this table-top baseball game has the real feel of pitching and hitting and features the timeless charm and character of classic ballparks in a detailed 1-inch-to-18-foot scale-model setting. The game can be played alone, head-to-head or on teams. "Ballpark Classics draws people together for a great, authentic experience that's fast and fun and plays like real baseball," Doug Strohm, president of Ballpark Classics Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2007. ( Watch Video) 12/26/2007 (Price: $249.00)

Tic - Tac - Ku by MAD CAVE BIRD GAMES LLC

This is an all-new game with a great twist on an old favorite. It features a solid wood playing board and 81 marbles in two colors, taking tic-tac-toe to a new level of fun, skill and strategy. Played on a nine-square board, your play dictates where your opponent(s) can play. It is for two or four players, and the person or team that captures five ( or the majority) of squares wins. 12/20/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ColorKu Expansion Puzzle Packs by MAD CAVE BIRD GAMES LLC

NEW!  ColorKu expansion puzzle card packs now available in three great ways.  Each new pack contains 104 all new puzzle cards and a solutions book.  Pack 1 contains all easy/beginner level puzzles; Pack 2 contains all advanced/more difficult puzzles, and Pack 3 contains puzzle cards in all five levels of difficulty.  Sugg retail:  $9.95 12/20/2007 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wood Building by BOJEUX INC.

This creative wood kit allows you to build your own truck, train and building.  Included with the kit are easy to follow instructions. It enables the children to develop their motricity skills along with creativity. 12/17/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Xtreamliner Cab - Lime-Yellow by PLAYSAM

This playful wooden rendition of a convertible has a shiny, smooth finish and also comes in lightning blue and black. “With its perfect blend of practical engineering and award-winning design, Playsam product appeals to both the left and right brains of the young and the younger alike,” a Playsam representative told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2003. 12/14/2007 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

On the Building Site by FAGUS HOLZSPIELWAREN

The On the Building Site line includes a crane, conveyor belt, container truck, excavator, wheel loader, dumper trailer and dumper truck. The vehicles range in size between 13” and 38”. 12/11/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marble Run by FAGUS HOLZSPIELWAREN

The wooden track set from Germany includes four marbles and one bell disc. Easy to assemble and dissemble, the portable track can be easily stored and transported. It can even be mounted on the wall. When assembled, the track measures over 21” x 27” in size. 12/11/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cash with Calculator by ESTIA HOLZSPIELWAREN

The battery operated wooden cash register is fully functional, allowing little vendors to play “grocery store” more realistically. During play, children will enhance their basic math skills. The calculator measures 7-3/10” x 7-3/10” x 4” and comes with a built-in paper receipt roll. 12/11/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Waddling Badger Dog by ESTIA HOLZSPIELWAREN

The wooden pull-along Dachshund features a flexible body, allowing all wheels to stay on the ground, even on an uneven surface. The pull toy measures 13-4/5” x 7-1/5” x 4”. 12/11/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Teddy Bear Spoons by THE VERMONT SCROLLER

Each wooden spoon features a teddy bear shape at the top of the handle. Both playful and functional, the set includes four all-wood spoons. 12/7/2007 (Price: $15.00)

Moose Bookends by THE VERMONT SCROLLER

Both wooden bookends feature a cut out moose shape. The bookends are perfect for both display and for organizing books. 12/7/2007 (Price: $25.00)

Building Blocks Cordoba by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Stacking can be lots of fun. The colors and forms of these building blocks are especially pretty and the small structures inspire even adults. The blocks are made of beechwood with a base dimension of 1.5". The Cordoba set, which can be combined with HABA building blocks, has 16 pieces, which include rattles, bells, mirrors and a prism. They are made in Germany.
– “HABA … just straight across the board, we sell something every day,” Dennis Hofsetter, owner of The Toy Store in Atlanta, Ga., told TDmonthly.
– “Our best-selling wooden company is HABA,” Steven Aarons, co-owner of Barston’s Child's Play in Baltimore, told TDmonthly.
– Over 14 percent of retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in early 2008 named HABA’s building blocks as their stores’ best-selling wooden toy item. 12/7/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]