TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Creative Activities Product Category

CitiBlocs Cool Colors by CITIBLOCS LLC

The multicolored 200-piece "Cool Colors" set features four different block colors plus natural wood blocks. This set features redesigned packaging, revamped colors and a lower price.
Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum; 2010 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products, NAPPA 2010 Honors Award recipient, NAPPA 2010 Best Bang for Buck Award. Launch date: February 2010.
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Shailie Prom by STYLE PAIGE LLC

The Shailie Prom includes 20 assorted jewels, as well as designer taffeta and satin fabrics, designed to give any girl the tools to create her dream prom dress. NO SEWING REQUIRED. ( Watch Video) 12/28/2009 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shailie Fairy by STYLE PAIGE LLC

Using VELCRO brand closure, petals, flowers, jewels and skirt pieces simply attach to the base skirt and top. Girls can mix and match skirt tiers, layered petals, jewels and flowers to create and recreate their own good fairy. Fairy includes a total of 54 pieces. NO SEWING REQUIRED Awards: TDmonthly Innovations 2009 ( Watch Video) 12/28/2009 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shailie Pink Princess by STYLE PAIGE LLC

Girls can design their own gown for the ball, and then redesign a dress using the same pieces for their next night on the town. All Shailie dress kits can mix and match to create endless designs. NO SEWING REQUIRED. Pink Princess includes a total of nine pieces: two skirts, two sleeves, a bodice, two peplums, a collar and a pink jewel. Awards: 2009 TDmonthly Innovations. 12/28/2009 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnetic Alphabet Blocks by GARDNER'S GATHERINGS

MAGNETIC PALS Alphabet blocks show capital and lower case letters with images that match, helping preschoolers learn what picture begins with what letter as they play. "All MAGNETIC PAL items are made in Oregon with USA manufactured products that meet the toy safety standards," Janice Gardner, Partner, Gardners Gatherings, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 15, 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $13.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dynasty Face Painting Brush Sets by FM BRUSH COMPANY

The Dynasty Face Painting Assortment offers acrylic handled brushes with bright neon-colored filament. It comes with kid-friendly packaging with face painting suggestions included. "Face painting is the big buzz word for every tiny tot's party, be it Birthday Halloween or Religious. Today's parent is watching his/her budget and in doing that, is turning to the Internet to find fun and fast ideas to make their child's party unique. ... All they need is a little imagination and a little material from the local craft/variety store," Veronica Towey, Director of Marketing, FM Brush Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aroma Dough Splat Mat Set by AROMA DOUGH, INC.

This kit includes four assorted tubs of gluten-free Aroma Dough play dough, three cookie cutters in bright colors, a rolling pin and an 11" x 17" Splat Mat to be used as a surface for molding and creative play. 12/15/2009 (Price: $25.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Furnished School Building by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Be sure to pay attention to the teacher during your classes. Includes nine figures, school building with functioning bell, furnished classroom, science room, art and music room, and many other accessories. You can even write on the chalkboard. Dimensions: 30 x 15 x 16 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.)
— "I thought this product was great and placed an order for it at the show, " Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Advent Calendar Pony Ranch by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Create your own show and have the Playmobil characters act it out with My Take Along Puppet Theater. Set comes with six figures, changeable scenes, and many accessories that can all be stored in the puppet theater so you can take it along with you anywhere. The puppet theater also plays four different sound effects. Dimensions: 14.1 x 6.7 x 10.6 inches (LxWxH; closed). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Advent Calendar Dragon’s Land by PLAYMOBIL INC.

The Advent Calendar Dragon's Land contains twenty-four surprise items for each day of Advent. Includes a dragon land backdrop, two figures, two horses, dragon, treasure chest, and many other accessories. It is the perfect gift for the holiday season. Recommended for ages four and up. (Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

School Gym by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Stay active and get some exercise in the School Gym. Includes three figures, gym with basketball hoop, gymnastic rings and bars, soccer goal, and other accessories. You can even keep score with the manual scoreboard. Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.6 x 9.4 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Contains a small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Woodshop Class by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Be careful when you use the tools during Woodshop Class. Includes three figures, workbench with retractable legs, stools, first aid kit, and shelf with accessories. Recommended for ages five and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Take Along Puppet Theater by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Create your own show and have the Playmobil characters act it out with My Take Along Puppet Theater. Set comes with six figures, changeable scenes, and many accessories that can all be stored in the puppet theater so you can take it along with you anywhere. The puppet theater also plays four different sound effects. Dimensions: 14.1 x 6.7 x 10.6 inches (LxWxH; closed). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fire Station by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Quickly slide down the firemen's pole at the Fire Station and rush off to put out the fire. The fire station comes with a firemen's pole, fire hose tower, and a large gate for the fire emergency vehicles. Set also includes two figures and many other accessories. Dimensions: 22.8 x 13.3 x 18.5 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Contains small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.)
— "I thought this product was great and placed an order for it at the show, " Jeanette Lauter, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ladder Unit by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Even people at great heights can be rescued with the Ladder Unit. The Ladder Unit comes with flashing lights, and its ladder can pivot and extend up to 24 inches. Also includes two figures and many other accessories. Upgrade the Ladder Unit with the Playmobil Compact RC-Module Set (#4320). Dimensions: 15.7 x 5 x 6 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages five and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Firefighting Helicopter by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Fly the Firefighting Helicopter and put out the fire from up above. The helicopter can squirt water when you squeeze the pump. Includes a figure and other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon's Dungeon by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Shoot the ballista from the top of the Dragon's Dungeon. Includes three figures, green dragon, working ballista, and many other accessories. The Dragon's Dungeon has a gate that opens and a working light. The set is compatible with the Playmobil Great Dragon Castle (#4835). Also comes with a Green Dragon Badge for the child to wear. Dimensions: 15 x 11.8 x 19.2 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages five and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Contains small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Heavy Duty Mobile Crane by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Lift the massive boulder with the Heavy Duty Mobile Crane. The jib of the crane rotates 360° and extends up to 25 inches. Set also includes two figures, removable shores, portable warning lights, and other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Heavy Duty Front Loader by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Load up the Heavy Duty Front Loader with boulders. Includes a figure, front loader with scooper, boulders, and other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ranger with Quad Bike and Trailer by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Enjoy hours of fun even when you are on the go with My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest. For twice the fun, open both sides of the chest to reveal the Princess' dressing room and palace garden. Includes four figures, white pony, and many accessories for the Princess' birthday party that all fit in the chest. My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest has an easy to carry handle so you can take it with you anywhere. Dimensions: 13.4 x 7.1/21.3 x 9.8 inches (LxWxH; closed/open). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Great Dragon Castle by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Enjoy hours of fun even when you are on the go with My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest. For twice the fun, open both sides of the chest to reveal the Princess' dressing room and palace garden. Includes four figures, white pony, and many accessories for the Princess' birthday party that all fit in the chest. My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest has an easy to carry handle so you can take it with you anywhere. Dimensions: 13.4 x 7.1/21.3 x 9.8 inches (LxWxH; closed/open). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Large Zoo by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Learn about different animals with the Large Zoo. Includes five figures, elephant, giraffe, ponies, zebra, monkey, lamb, tractor with detachable trailer, baby stroller, and many other accessories. The set's large, colorful, rounded pieces help children learn through play. Recommended for ages 18 months and up. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Enjoy hours of fun even when you are on the go with My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest. For twice the fun, open both sides of the chest to reveal the Princess' dressing room and palace garden. Includes four figures, white pony, and many accessories for the Princess' birthday party that all fit in the chest. My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest has an easy to carry handle so you can take it with you anywhere. Dimensions: 13.4 x 7.1/21.3 x 9.8 inches (LxWxH; closed/open). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wildlife Care Station by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Enjoy hours of fun even when you are on the go with My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest. For twice the fun, open both sides of the chest to reveal the Princess' dressing room and palace garden. Includes four figures, white pony, and many accessories for the Princess' birthday party that all fit in the chest. My Take Along Princess Fantasy Chest has an easy to carry handle so you can take it with you anywhere. Dimensions: 13.4 x 7.1/21.3 x 9.8 inches (LxWxH; closed/open). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Large Farm by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Care for the animals and help finish chores around the Large Farm. Includes three figures, cow, pig, lamb, dog with dog house, horse and buggy, and many other accessories. The farm has a working cable winch to transport supplies up to the loft. The windows and gate of the farm can be opened. The set's large, colorful, rounded pieces help children learn through play. Recommended for ages 18 months and up. 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]