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Girls and Boys Bedtime Books by ISCREAM
Girls and Boys Bedtime Books by ISCREAM

At bedtime, kids can use these 96-page memory books  to draw and write about their day with their parents. The books have a lenticular 3D/motion front cover. Launch date: February 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Good Time Tube™ Design A Tube™ by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.
Good Time Tube™ Design A Tube™ by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

Kids can decorate this inner tube at parties or just a day at the pool. The tube measures 38" in diameter and is made of heavy-guage vinyl. It includes four permanent, water-proof markers. "This inner tube is a blank canvas — the design possibilities are endless! Makes a great gift!" Lisa Grass, Graphic Designer, Sassafras Enterprises Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 10, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $17.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peace & Love Cookie Kit by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.
Peace & Love Cookie Kit by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

Peace & Love Cookie Kit includes magic pink cookie mix, sanding sugar, peace sign and heart cookie cutters, wooden spoon and rhyming recipe. It's packaged in a colorful tray. Not intended for children under age 5. "'Magic' color changing cookie mix and rhyming recipe add a unique twist to the kid's baking market," Lisa Grass, Graphic Designer, Sassafras Enterprises Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 10, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Y-Ball by CREATIVE WHACK COMPANY
Y-Ball by CREATIVE WHACK COMPANY

Thirty magnetic double Y-pieces click together to form a fun soccer-ball shape, appealing to sports fan as well as creative individuals. The distinctively angled pieces can be put together to create inventive shapes, and the creativity guidebook offers ideas and inspiration for the imagination. "This creativity tool appeals to all ages and can be used at home, at work, and in school to spark the imagination," Lynn Araujo, Communications Director, Creative Whack Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2010. (Watch the Y-Ball Video Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Sparkle Mirror by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Sticky Mosaics® Sparkle Mirror by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Girls can create their very own mirror that sparkles and shines. They simply peel, stick, and follow the numbered pattern to achieve perfectly stunning results every time. "Not only is this kit a fun and easy craft activity; it's also a fully functioning desk-top, or wall-mounted, mirror upon completion," Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 31, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Dear Diary by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Sticky Mosaics® Dear Diary by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Girls simply peel, stick, and follow the numbered pattern to create their own shimmering Diary, which features a heart-shaped lock, a lipstick pen and reflective cover. "Of course, our top-quality designs always set our kits apart, but even more than that is the added value involved when fitting a craft activity and a completely functional Diary into one package. When you combine top-quality design with amazing value, you get a truly incredible product," Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. (Watch the Sticky Mosaics® Dear Diary Video Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Singles - Heart Tiara by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Sticky Mosaics® Singles - Heart Tiara by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Girls can create a spectacular tiara with sparkling jewels and foam stickers. It's designed to be the ultimate fashion accessory for any young princess. They just peel, stick, and follow the numbered template to achieve perfect results every time. "Not only is this kit a craft project, but, when it's completed, it's also a functional tiara that will help any young girl feel like a princess!" Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Singles - Butterfly Tiara by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Sticky Mosaics® Singles - Butterfly Tiara by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Girls can create a spectacular Tiara with sparkling jewels and foam stickers. They simply peel, stick, and follow the numbered template for perfect results every time. "Not only is our Butterfly Tiara a craft project, but it also has added play value, allowing any girl to make believe she is a Princess!" Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Singles - Kingly Crown by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Sticky Mosaics® Singles - Kingly Crown by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Kids can create a spectacular crown with stunning jewels and foam stickers. "Our Kingly Crown stands above because it allows boys to take part in fantasy and make-believe play. There are not many craft kits on the market today that offer a craft project with the added play value involved with the Kingly Crown. It's also easy to use! As always, simply follow the numbered pattern for perfect results every time," Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Heart Box by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED
Sticky Mosaics® Heart Box by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

This kit contains more than 500 shimmering jewels, and the box itself is felt lined, with a mirror on the inside cover. Girls follow the pattern for perfect results every time. Launch date: March 15, 2010.
— In early 2011, Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash. continues to do well with Sticky Mosaics, particulary Heart Box. (Watch the Sticky Mosaics® Heart Box Video Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Geemo by BROOKLYN JUNIOR
Geemo by BROOKLYN JUNIOR

Designed by Cas Holman (born 1974), Geemo is a grabby, stretchy, quirky companion designed to occupy a child's mind as much as his hands. This playful building block for the imagination was sold in Geemanisms (sets) of five. Geemo's flexible, magnetic limbs grab and repel each other in unpredictable ways. As Geemo comes to life in one's hands, she can build, discover, create and imagine with freedom. Awards: Conduit Brave New Design 2005. Launch date: October 2006. Geemo was invented while Holman was pursuing her MFA at Cranbrook, and launched at the NY MoMA Design Store in 2007. It has since won numerous awards and shown in design and toy fairs in Moscow, Tokyo,Seoul, New York, Hamburg and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.   She is a professor of industrial design at  Rhode Island School of Design. Previously she was a professor at Syracuse University. Holman also invented Rigamajig, a 263-piece building kit for classrooms. (Amazon) Holman was the subject of an episode of the Netflix series Abstract: The Art of Design titled "Cas Holman: Design for Play," focusing on her design philosophies.


 2/4/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3 Piece Nylon Knife Set by CURIOUS CHEF INC.
3 Piece Nylon Knife Set by CURIOUS CHEF INC.

Designed specifically for kitchen helpers, Curious Chef® has created a user friendly and functional line designed especially for children. One of each of the small, medium and large nylon knives is designed to let kids safely slice, dice, chop, and cut right next to an adult. The knives have serrated cutting edges to ensure clean cuts, and blunted tips for the child's safety. Launch date: 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fridge Artist Magnetic Colors by FRIDGE ARTIST LLC
Fridge Artist Magnetic Colors by FRIDGE ARTIST LLC

Fridge Artist Magnetic Colors are small (1/4"x1/4") colored magnet tiles. Each Magnetic Colors kit contains over 2300 magnetic tiles (192 magnetic tiles of each color) in 12 fun, food-inspired colors. Make art with these tiles with the refrigerator as the easel. 2/4/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Imaginal Hamacron by LaQ USA, Inc.
LaQ Imaginal Hamacron by LaQ USA, Inc.

The Imaginal Hamacron Kit is the ideal kit for educational and creative play using moving parts. A child's imagination becomes reality with the innovative Hamacron Parts and the Hamacron Mini Parts. You can build 9 interchangeable models with the Hamacron Parts to explore the infinite possibilities of creating models with moving action.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 2/1/2010 (Price: $85.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Gift Set L by LaQ USA, Inc.
LaQ Gift Set L by LaQ USA, Inc.

The LaQ Gift Set L is a super value buy kit offering the complete assortment of all LaQ block types in all 10 colors and Hamacron Parts for moving action. The new Headband Part is also included for creative dress-up play. Kids can make bunny ears, a flower headband, or a funny head ornament by connecting LaQ blocks to the unique headband. 2/1/2010 (Price: $130.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Imaginal Girl's by LaQ USA, Inc.
LaQ Imaginal Girl's by LaQ USA, Inc.

The Imaginal Girl's Kit is the perfect kit for girl's who like to be creative, and dress up too! Pretty pastel colored parts can create Bunny's Happy Kitchen, a Cat's Ice Cream Shop, or a Crib and Stroller for a Kitten, Q-Phone, Floral Baskets and Purses, Tea Party Set, LaQ Wand or a Dress-up Doll. You can also make floral hair accessories, a Tiara, or even Bunny Ears, with the NEW LaQ Headband Part. 2/1/2010 (Price: $69.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Imaginal Zoo by LaQ USA, Inc.
LaQ Imaginal Zoo by LaQ USA, Inc.

Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products Winner

The Imaginal Series expands the possibilities in exploring creative play with new LaQ parts. The Imaginal Zoo Kit is the largest of the Imaginal Series, and can create 12 models at once to complete a LaQ Zoo! Parts are also interchangeable to create a large colorful Chameleon or a Parrot Pair. The new LaQ Playmat and Hamacron Mini Parts are included!
 1/29/2010 (Price: $115.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Max's Mud™ Natural Sculpting Dough by MAX'S MUD
Max's Mud™ Natural Sculpting Dough by MAX'S MUD

This fragrance-free natural sculpting dough is certified organic and certified gluten free. Packaged in recyclable and reusable containers, the naturally anti-microbial dough is made in the USA. It comes in brown, white, yellow, red, orange, purple, blue and green. (Watch the Max's Mud™ Natural Sculpting Dough Video Watch Video) 1/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Fun Foo Disc by JJ MENDEZ STUDIO
The Fun Foo Disc by JJ MENDEZ STUDIO

This puzzle disc spins back and forth on a string, mixing colors and shapes. It's designed to help kids develop their creativity while they play. "It is the first product of its kind. It makes kids stay active and at the same time learn principles of physics, color and composition. Even adults can find this product as a relaxing and calming object to play with," Junior Mendez, President, JJ Mendez Studio, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 6, 2010. 1/14/2010 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nanodots 216 Magnetic Constructors by NANO MAGNETICS LTD.
Nanodots 216 Magnetic Constructors by NANO MAGNETICS LTD.

Nanodots are sets of spherical magnets (dots) held together by magnetic force. You can use them as a stress ball, putty, or constructor to build fascinating creations. Inspired by the miniature craft of nanotechnology, Nanodots are designed to supply players of all skill levels with endless fun and creativity, wherever they go. The magnets are protected by a shiny resilient surface with anti-bacterial properties, offering the benefit of industrial, kid-proof strength in a lightweight form. "There is no predefined set of rules one has to follow. As the players advance their skill levels, they experiment with magnetic properties and discover a diversity of unique applications. Nanodots can be rearranged into an infinite number of formations and original compositions," Tim Szeto, Director of Sales & Marketing, Nano Magnetics Ltd., told TDmonthly. Available in Original ($29.99), Black/Silver ($34.99), and Gold ($39.99). Launch date: September 2009.
— Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean 's Toys and Treats in Montclair, N.J., sells about three Nanodots per week, she said in autumn 2010. (Watch the Nanodots 216 Magnetic Constructors Video Watch Video) 1/14/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Design a Heavenly Wedding Wardrobe by FASHION ANGELS
Fashion Angels Design a Heavenly Wedding Wardrobe by FASHION ANGELS

Girls get to design their dream wedding wardrobe for four Fashion Angels paper dolls. The kit includes clothing patterns, fabric, glitter, gems, buttons, appliques, and more to make fabulous wedding attire. "Most young girls dream about their wedding they will have some day — this kit will help them have control and think outside the box of what wedding dresses and tuxedos can look like. They can just have fun and even be silly with it. The best part is, on all of our Design a Heavenly Wardrobes, we are able to lower the wholesale cost in 2010!" Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fahion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Note: This product has been discontinued. 1/14/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Interior Design Sketch Portfolio by FASHION ANGELS
Fashion Angels Interior Design Sketch Portfolio by FASHION ANGELS

The Fashion Angels Interior Design Sketch Portfolio is created to teach tween girls about designing their dream bedroom, furniture and more. They can use the removable stencils with the sketch pages, along with the tips at the front of the book to make a remarkable room. The kit has more than 100 stencils to help get the sketches started, plus tons of sketch pages for fun on the go. "The Fashion Angels Sketch Portfolio series debuted in 2009 with the Fashion Design and the Hair and Make Up Design portfolios. They were such a runaway success because they are a great value for retailers and consumers. Fashion Angels has passed along other areas of the design world so girls can learn about other facets like interior design, and it makes it so easy," Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. (Watch the Fashion Angels Interior Design Sketch Portfolio Video Watch Video) 1/14/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Fashion Design Artist Portfolio Tote by FASHION ANGELS
Fashion Angels Fashion Design Artist Portfolio Tote by FASHION ANGELS

The Fashion Angels Fashion Design Artist Tote lets girls create their own dream wardrobe with the markers, pencils and Fashion Angels model sketch pad. A design guide included with this kit will teach girls inside tips and tricks of how to be a fashion designer, including shading techniques and the names and simple outlines for different styles of clothing. They can store all of the designs in the artist portfolio tote that comes with the set. The tote "has a really cool modern design that will get girls in the designing mood. They can also use the tote to take their homework in to school," Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Awards: Creative Child Awards 2010 Preferred Choice Award 1/14/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney's Princess & Frog Magnetic Fun® Mini Tin by LEE PUBLICATIONS

Dress Tiana and Prince Naveen for a day of imagination and fun! Each tin consists of 2 characters printed on the tin, activity card to be used on the tin and 1 sheet of magnets. (Watch the Disney's Princess & Frog Magnetic Fun® Mini Tin Video Watch Video) 1/12/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoMA Modern Play Family by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN
MoMA Modern Play Family by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

This hip press-out family includes 5 freestanding people, a cat, a dog, a doghouse, and over 150 mix-and-match vinyl cling pieces of clothing! Combine this with the MoMA Modern Play House for a completely modern experience. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 1/7/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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