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

SchoenhutŪ 49-Key Baby Grand by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

These 49-key stringed pianos feature perfect pitch with true piano sound (without the use of electronics). The keys are the same dimensions as those on a full-sized piano, the keyboard half the width. Baby Grands are available in White, Black, Red; Upright in Black, White. Includes cushioned bench. ( Watch Video) 10/25/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SchoenhutŪ 37-Key Traditional Deluxe Spinet by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut's three-octave Traditional Deluxe Spinet, with a keyboard almost half the size of an adult piano, is designed for the three-to-nine-year-old. The span of the keyboard allows room for playing with both hands. The standard key width promotes proper finger placement, enabling an easy transition to a larger piano. Chime-like notes, the unique sound for which Schoenhut is famous, are produced by small hammers striking steel music rods. Available in Black, White, Mahogany/Black. Includes bench, Schoenhut's Learning System, songbook and a color-coded strip that fits behind the keys to guide small fingers from chord to chord.

 10/25/2010 (Price: $250.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I'm a Little Tea Pot Musical Tea Set by SCHYLLING

This 15 piece tin tea set that comes with a wind-up tea pot.  Wind it up and then pour--it plays "I'm a Little Tea Pot".  The set comes with the tea pot, four plates, four cups and saucers and a tray--just right for pretend tea parties.  No batteries are required to get the tea pot to play-it just winds up like a music box. 
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $22.99)

Maracas by SCHYLLING

Give these wooden painted maracas a shake. Painted in bug-like colors-red and black ladybug, yellow and black bumble bee, green and black grasshopper, these are smooth to the touch and have a good sound. Fun for keeping time with music or dancing time.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $7.18)

Mary Meyer Little MVP Pull Musical Bear by MARY MEYER CORP.

A small pull down musical bear for the little (and big) sport in your life. Tug on the baseball and it plays Take Me Out to the Ball Game. This is a small musical that will fit on stroller or car seat for a lullaby on-the-go.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SchoenhutŪ Piano Pals Dog Piano by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

This versatile new little piano grows with your child! The main unit, decorated with a whimsical animal’s head, is perfect for toddlers because it sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of little hands. Later on, the sides with the animal’s body can be attached, conveniently raising the piano to a comfortable upright height for an older child seated at the bench. Schoenhut toy pianos are noted for their excellent quality and unique chime-like tones. The width of the keys promotes proper finger placement, enabling an easy transition to a larger piano.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 ( Watch Video) 10/11/2010 (Price: $105.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magic Window Talking Farm by CHICCO USA INC.

The new Magic Window Talking Farm features a color LCD display that brings farm animals to life with smooth animation. Featuring three levels of play, eight nursery rhymes, and five songs, the Magic Window Farm engages children with its bilingual play option, teaching children numbers and letters in English and Spanish. Children learn by listening, watching, and interacting with the animals on the farm through naming, matching, answering, and sequencing games.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/11/2010 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zoo Rhythms - Land Creatures Set by RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC

These instruments are made of sturdy, environmentally friendly rubber wood. The whimsical land creature shapes can be used for creative play as well as early music education and learning readiness. 8/20/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zoo Rhythms - Sea Creatures Set by RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC

These instruments are made of sturdy, environmentally friendly rubber wood. The whimsical sea creature shapes can be used for creative play as well as early music education and learning readiness. 8/20/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

8-Note Plastic Resonator Bell Set by RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC

This brightly colored C-c diatonic bell set has case included along with pair of mallets. 8/20/2010 (Price: $27.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rhythm Band Ten Piece Set by RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC

Includes Pair Rhythm Sticks, Tone Block with Mallet, Triangle, Pair Finger Cymbals, Jingle Stick, Pair Maracas, Automatic Hand Castanet, kazoo, Slide Whistle, and Soprano Recorder. 8/20/2010 (Price: $31.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rhythm Band Six Piece Set by RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS LLC

Includes Triangle, Tone Block with Mallet, Wrist Bells, Pair of Finger Cymbals, Pair of Rhythm Sticks, Tambourine, and "How-to Instructions". 8/20/2010 (Price: $23.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yookidoo Tote Along Musical Mirror by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Babies are mesmerized by seeing their own reflection in a mirror. This musical light up mirror offers babies an opportunity to see themselves plus much more. The large, distortion-free mirror is fitted on to the front of a durable tote bag that features three colorful, friendly light-up faces. The tote bag is designed for take-along with room for bottles, wipes and other accessories inside, plus links on the front for attaching additional toys, pacifiers and more. It also stores the rattling giraffe plush toy that comes with it. The lights and music are activated by a switch that both parents and babies can push. 7/26/2010 (Price: $22.99)

25 Key Horse Piano With Bench by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

This versatile 25-key piano measures 17" x 12" x 12" and is designed to grow with a child. The main unit, decorated with a whimsical animal's head, sits safely and squarely on the floor within easy reach of a toddler's hands. Later on, the sides with the animal's body can be attached, raising the piano to a comfortable height for an older child seated at the bench. The spacing between the keys is the same as that of a full-sized model, teaching proper finger placement and affording an easier transition to a large piano. 7/12/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

OK to Wake! Owl with Night-Light & Music by AMERICAN INNOVATIVE LLC

This cuddly plush doll illuminates in two colors: yellow in the evening and green in the morning when it’s “OK to Wake.” It is designed to help kids quickly learn a morning routine. The owl also plays lullabies and gives kids gentle reminders to stay in bed when its tummy is pressed. "The OK to Wake! Owl ... teaches kids to stay in bed so parents can get more rest," American Innovative Office Manager Amy Perkins told TDmonthly. 6/25/2010 (Price: $24.95)

Bear E White by WEBRAPPERS

This 8" polar bear plush is part of the line of gift and greeting toys that rap and record. Bear E White has a 30-second recording device and can also wrap around wrists, gifts or cribs. The WebRappers website features hundreds of musical greetings and genres in multiple languages to choose from. 6/23/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pita Rappit by WEBRAPPERS

This 8" green rabbit plush is part of the line of gift and greeting toys that rap and record. Pita has a 30-second recording device and can also wrap around wrists, gifts or cribs. The WebRappers website features hundreds of musical greetings and genres in multiple languages to choose from. 6/23/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disco Ball by MS. DEE INC.

This light-up silver disco ball is also an audio speaker. When an MP3 player or iPod is plugged in, the multicolored lights flash to the beat of the music. A line-in cable is included.
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Musical Walter by LILLIPUTIENS

At bedtime, this dragon plush becomes a nighttime music box. With his glowing star and illuminated nose, Walter is designed to comfort children until they drift off to sleep.    ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Musical Band by PLANTOYS

This complete drum set for preschoolers comes with two drums, a metal cymbal, a guiro and two drumsticks. The drums are made of hardwood topped with durable latex drumheads. The set stands 13" tall and is designed to help children develop an early sense of rhythm and music.
— In a December 2012 survey, Peg Scholtes, owner of Capitol Kids LTD in Madison, Wisc., told TDmonthly that PlanToys brand instruments were her bestselling musical toys. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $54.99)

The Wizard of Oz: Karaoke CD+G by STAGE STARS RECORDS

This karaoke/sing-along CD of songs from "The Wizard of Oz" includes all the hits from the beloved family movie and school musical. Guide vocals and a lyric booklet are provided. "Kids can practice with the guide vocal version of each track, then sing with the accompaniment version. This album is a great rehearsal tool for kids practicing for their school musical," Stage Stars Marketing Director Malinda Boothe told TDmonthly.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Approved 6/16/2010 (Price: $23.95)

B. Parum Pum Pum by TOYSMITH

This drum by Toysmith's B. brand is filled with 8 instruments that toddlers will enjoy playing. The drum has a big handle and strap and can be played with the silly centipede drumsticks. Jingle bell ants, busy bee maraca and clacker, cute caterpillar tambourine and two shaka-shaka eggs are also included in the set. 5/28/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tote Along Musical Mirror by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The Tote Along Musical Mirror features straps on the back for easy attachment to cribs plus loops on the front to attach dangling toys, pacifiers and more. The faces on the tote light up one after the other in time with the music. The easy to operate switch can be activated by parent or baby for three modes of play: one plays soothing music for 10 minutes before switching off on its own, one plays stimulating music for ten minutes before switching off, and the other is activated by baby and plays short clips to encourage a reprise. This item is for use in cribs or alone on a mat and includes giraffe plush cuddle toy inside. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (Price: $22.99)

Rainbow Xylophone by HAPE

This high-quality wooden xylophone is designed with lifestyle colors, has a handle for easy toting and storage for two sticks. The baltic birch frame and maple keys and two sticks offer fun, safe early melodies. Robin Lehnert, Hape Marketing Manager, told TDmonthly, "A 10-month old begins with a rap and a tap. Who knows what could happen next on the very beginner xylophone." Launch date: February 2010.
— In a January 2014 survey, Cariad Owens Fichtner, manager of Out of the Blue, Ltd in Albuquerque, N.M., told TDmonthly that Hape Xylophones were one of the top-2 best-selling musical toys at her store.
— In a January 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Xylophones were their store's best-selling music toys. ( Watch Video) 4/14/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Drummer by HAPE

Youngsters can tap on both sides of this wood drum. One side is a classic tone drum and the other has a regular drum sound. The see-through drum surface allows children to trace beads inside in a secure maze. It comes with two drum sticks. Launch date: February 2010. ( Watch Video) 4/14/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]