TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Animal Figures Product Category

Lion Cub by BULLYLAND TOYS INC.

This realistic lion figure is part of the Bullyland Wildlife collection. It measures 3.5." 9/1/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Squinkies Bubble Pack - Series One by BLIP LLC

The Squinkies™ Surprize Inside Bubble Pack includes 16 collectible “squooshy” friend and pet mini-dolls individually encased in signature plastic toy bubbles. Adding fun and intrigue, four bubbles are frosted to hide their content offering more fun surprises. Pop the bubble open and find a Squinkies surprise inside. With hundreds to collect, trade and share, Squinkies offers kids endless hours of imaginative play as they create their very own Squinkies world. This pack comes with 16 Squinkies, including kittens, puppies, babies and ponies.
Awards: 2010 Toys R Us Fab 15 Hot Toy List; 2010 Time To Play Magazine 2010 Most Wanted List; 2010 Dr. Toy
― As of 9.21.2010, this product was listed No. 2 on Amazon's top 100 best-selling toys and games. ( Watch Video) 9/1/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Audubon Baby Birds by WILD REPUBLIC

This set of realistic birds, licensed by the National Audubon Society, features real bird calls provided by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Each bird is carefully researched, and comes with an educational hang tag that includes information about its appearance, eating habits, habitat maps and sounds. This series includes a Mallard Duckling, Baby Chick, Baby Emperor Penguin, Baby Piping Plover, Baby Ostrich and Baby California Sea Gull.
Awards: Dr. Toy Best Green Toy Award 2010, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010
— Shana Hack, owner of Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., told TDmonthly in a June 2014 survey that Wild Republic plush is a best-seller in their store. 8/13/2010 (Price: $7.99)

Barbie Shower and Show Horse by MATTEL INC.

Girls can place this horse in the glitter-pink tub and use the real working shower head with water to reveal pink color change streaks on her mane and tail, plus colorful body art designs. Tawny the horse comes with a saddle, trophies, ribbons and treats.
 — As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from six reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 19 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Entertaining, cute and encourages imaginative play. CONS: Some parents questioned its quality. 8/12/2010 (Price: $24.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kentrosaurus 4D Dinosaur Model by TEDCO INC.

Packed in a gift box, the model is approximately 3" and consist of 25 pieces. Museum quality, finely detailed sculpturing and hand painted. 8/3/2010 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Calico Critters Baby Playground Tea Cup Ride by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This set allows girls to take their critter babies for a fun tea cup ride again and again. The base rotates and each individual cup spins when the handle is turned. The tea pot also spins and lifts its lid. Puppy babies Chubby and Spottie are included.
— In late Spring 2011, 4 out of 12 retailers said toys from Calico Critters were their best-selling play sets. Barb Stein, owner of Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., said she sells between 30-40 Calico Critter products each month.
— “Calico Critters is one of our best sellers as a brand,” Kristen Dolle, owner of Playthings Toy Shoppe in Louisville, Ky., told TDmonthly in early summer 2010.
— In a June 2010 survey, five percent of 40 retailers named Calico Critters as a best-selling toy for girls. 7/29/2010 (Price: $23.99)

Calico Critters Deluxe Living Room Set by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This set for critter families includes more than 40 furniture pieces and accessories, including a light-up fire place complete with tools and fire logs, a comfortable couch, arm chairs, a coffee maker, a telephone, a clock, newspapers and more. Cons: Lots of little pieces that are hard to assemble.
— In late Spring 2011, 4 out of 12 retailers said toys from Calico Critters were their best-selling play sets.
— Calico Critters made the top-10 best-seller list at Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego in July 2010. “We sell a ton of critters and accessories of all sorts, but the Deluxe Living Room Set seems to be on everybody’s list,” President Cynthia Wyatt told TDmonthly. “These precious critters are absolutely irresistible as are the homes and accessories.”
AWARDS: 2010 TDmonthly Top Seller (entire Calico Critters line) 7/28/2010 (Price: $24.99)

Calico Critters Country Tree House by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This environment includes two Mango Monkeys, a hot tub, pagoda, patio, water slide and lake for pretend play. The Tree House also features four spacious rooms to fill with furniture and accessories. Critters can feel free to take a dip and relax in the hot tub, enjoy meals outside on the patio or take a fun canoe ride on the lake. Critters can also open the trap door to go down the water slide, or travel across the bridge to the pagoda and view beautiful scenery. 7/26/2010 (Price: $199.99)

Dinosaur Train Collectible Dinosaur 3 Pack by LEARNING CURVE

This set is based on the Jim Henson PBS show Dinosaur Train. Included are three plastic dinosaur dinosaur figures, Mr. Pteranodon, Don, and Val. 7/19/2010 (Price: $9.99)

Dinosaur Train Collectible Tank with Train Car by LEARNING CURVE

This set is based on the Jim Henson PBS show Dinosaur Train. Included are a plastic Tank figure and a decorated train car to match. 7/19/2010 (Price: $9.99)

Dinosaur Train Collectible Tiny with Train Car by LEARNING CURVE

This set is based on the Jim Henson PBS show Dinosaur Train. Included are a plastic Tiny figure and a decorated train car to match. 7/19/2010 (Price: $9.99)

Struts Fantasy Fashion Model Horse Runway Magic Rio by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.

Rio is a 6" fashion model horse with a cool sense of style and attitude. This horse comes with her own personal bio of where she came from and what her likes and dislikes are. She comes with accessories including a necklace, boots, a purse, earrings, and a compact with ink. Rio has interchangeable accessories, mane and tail and is fully poseable. 7/16/2010 (Price: $19.99)

Struts Fantasy Fashion Model Horse Runway Magic Sydney by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.

Sydney is a 6" fashion model horse with a cool sense of style and attitude. This horse comes with her own personal bio of where she came from and what her likes and dislikes are. She comes with accessories including a necklace, boots, a purse, earrings, and a compact with ink. Sydney has interchangeable accessories, mane and tail and is fully poseable. 7/16/2010 (Price: $19.99)

My Little Pony 2010 Special Edition Pony by HASBRO INC.

This hip pony features funky graffiti graphics, and comes housed in a unique package with a clear My Little Pony silhouette on each side of the box. 7/14/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sugar Bear Family by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This bear family includes a father, mother, brother and sister. Each comes with a name and is dressed in a unique outfit. 7/8/2010 (Price: $21.99)

Calico Critters Milky Mouse Family by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This mouse family includes a father, mother, brother and sister. Each comes with a name and is dressed in a unique outfit. 7/8/2010 (Price: $21.99)

Littlest Pet Shop Polar Bear and Brown Bear by HASBRO INC.

These bobble-headed polar bear and brown bear pets love having “snowball” fights with each other. The polar bear and brown bear pets come with snowballs and melting snow accessories. 7/5/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Littlest Pet Shop Spring Pets Owl and Squirrel by HASBRO INC.

These sweet owl and squirrel pets have a special outdoor picnic planned. This set comes with a pet-sized tree, owl and squirrel pets, two "cookies," and two mug accessories. 7/5/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Little Pony Designer Pony by Junko Mizuno by HASBRO INC.

This collectible pony was designed by international artist Junko Mizuno, and features detailed body designs, clear “heels” and a faux-fur trimmed bonnet. 7/2/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Strawberry and Watermelon Be@rbrick Set by MEDICOM TOY CORPORATION

Medicom's set of two Be@rbricks, designed in collaboration with CLOT and Levi's, features bears patterned to resemble a strawberry and watermelon. These vinyl designer toys are available in 100% and 400% sizes. 7/1/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Imaginext® Lost Creatures™ Gorilla by FISHER-PRICE INC.

This interactive battery-powered gorilla walks on its two arms and makes stomping and roaring sounds when its button is pressed. The figure measures 7" x 6" x 8." 6/30/2010 (Price: $18.00)

Kentrasaurus by SAFARI LTD.®

Sculpted in amazing detail according to the latest paleontological research, this hand-painted dinosaur replica comes with a five-language educational hangtag and measures 5" x 2." ( Watch Video) 6/29/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Littlest Pet Shop Scoops 'N Shake Shop by HASBRO INC.

This colorful ice-cream-parlor-themed carrier comes with a donkey pet, built-in playset and ice cream accessories. 6/21/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Littlest Pet Shop Postcard Pets Deer by HASBRO INC.

Kids can take this colorful deer pet on wild adventures, and can even write home on the included postcard. This set comes with starfish and seaweed accessories and a postcard. 6/21/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Littlest Pet Shop Deco Pets Bear by HASBRO INC.

Kids can add a dash of creativity to this bear pet with the included stencils, stickers and colorful markers. 6/21/2010 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]