TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Play Sets Product Category
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MainStreet Village™ SunnySide Farm by
THE STEP2 COMPANYThe farm play set includes a farm house, Farmer Toy, Mrs. Farmer Liz, the farm dog Carmel, a cow, a horse, a pig and a lamb. This product is a 2007 Parent's Choice Award winner. 5/23/2007 (Price: $29.99)
LifeStyle™ PartyTime Kitchen by
THE STEP2 COMPANYPlay time is Party Time with the newest LifeStyle™ kitchen from Step2®! Bi-level three-sided access means this kitchen is perfect for multiple-child play, and a huge accessory set provides all the necessary pieces. 5/22/2007 (Price: $159.99)
My Little Sandbox Play Set – Space Patrol by
BE GOOD COMPANYThis little sandbox is a junior astronaut’s dream. The 10” x 10” box filled with ultra-fine black sand holds a die-cast moon rover, two astronauts, two asteroids, a bag of rocks, a digging shovel, a space bucket, a crater, a United States flag and a 20" x 20" space play mat. The My Little Sandbox line features tabletop play sets encouraging creativity, imagination and fun.
— When asked about action toys and figures in her store, Linda Angel, owner of Kidoodles Toys in Norman, Okla., replied, "The Sandboxes by Be Good Company, even though people say 'huh?' [when they first see them]."
— Angel added, "I've carried these now since early last year and I have to reorder them every three months and have to do at least two to three cases of each style."
— The Space Patrol, along with the Mermaid and Friends, is a new addition to the My Little Sandbox line. The Pirates edition is due for release in the summer. 5/21/2007 (Price: $26.98)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Calico Critters – Happy Halloween by
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLCCamryn McKeegan is getting ready for the annual Halloween party in Cloverleaf Corners. She can't wait to show off her costume to of all her neighbors and friends. The set includes a critter in a witch costume, pumpkins, a broom, a magic wand, Halloween masks, party hats and all holiday decorations displayed in the image. Launch date: July 2007.
— Calico Critters “have always done very well for us, for kids from 3 years old to 10 years old,” Co-owner Jude Larene of Izilla Toys in Seattle told
TDmonthly. 5/21/2007 (Price: $15.00)
Calico Critters – Willow at the Horse Show by
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLCCarla Whiskers and her pony Willow have practiced jumps all summer, but they are up against tough competition in the 1st Annual Cloverleaf Corners Horse Show. Today is the day to find out who is going to take home the first place trophy. The horse show play set includes Carla Whiskers, Willow the Pony, bridle and reins, brush, comb, trophy and awards. Launch date: July 2007. 5/21/2007 (Price: $20.00)
Bistro Grille by THE STEP2 COMPANY
360 degrees of play that can be used 365 days out of the year! This all-around playset was designed to look just as good inside as out. Your children will love to 'cook' their meals on one side and serve them up on the other. 5/18/2007 (Price: $109.99)
Woodland Adventures Castle of Courage by THE STEP2 COMPANY
Raise the drawbridge and man the towers! The Castle of Courage is under attack, and five brave knights must stand firm. The drawbridge and portcullis will protect them for a little while, but hand-to-hand combat is sure to follow, so these valiant defenders arm themselves with swords and bow. 5/18/2007 (Price: $79.99)
LifeStyle™ Grand Walk-In Kitchen by
THE STEP2 COMPANYA culinary playground of epic proportions, the Grand Walk-In Kitchen provides an interactive play experience that is second to none in features or accessories. “To have a kitchen that serves several different services — food preparation and serving, etc. — [provides] the ultimate role-play experience,” Director of Marketing Communications Dotti Foltz of The Step2 Company told
TDmonthly. This product is a 2007 Parent's Choice Award winner. 5/18/2007 (Price: $259.99)
Heritage Playsets City Auto Centre by
TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLCThe fun is "open 24 hours" at this parking garage, car wash and service station. With a fully functional elevator, access gate and petrol pumps, this deluxe play set can really "jump-start" a child's imagination. This auto center play set is perfect for a child to play alone or with up to four other children. 5/15/2007 (Price: $99.95)
Heritage Playsets Hilltop Farm by
TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLCChildren will wake at the crack of dawn to play with this deluxe farm set. Removable roof pieces and four fully functional doors provide plenty of "indoor" and "outdoor" play. This barn play set includes two flexible wooden farmers, a wheelbarrow and shovel, a ladder, two bales of hay, two feeding troughs, and six realistic farm animals. 5/15/2007 (Price: $99.95)
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Magnetic Adventures Play Tin by
COLORFORMSThe Very Hungry Caterpillar comes to life in these beautifully detailed magnetic play sets. With The Very Hungry Caterpillar Magnetic Adventures, children will enjoy creating their own stories over and over, all over the house. They can play with the colorful caterpillar and butterfly pieces on the fridge, on the washer/dryer and in the play tin. The set includes four play scenes and 24 magnetic play pieces. Launch date: April 2007 5/15/2007 (Price: $9.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Sushi-Slicing Play-Food Set by
MELISSA & DOUGKids can serve up a low-fat, high-protein meal to their teddy bears with this wooden play set.
— “Wood slicing food by Melissa & Doug,” Anna Barr, owner Anna’s Toy Depot in Austin, Texas, told
TDmonthly, when asked about her store’s best selling wooden toy item.
— “We sell numerous sets of wooden food, like Melissa & Doug ones,” Emily Holmes, a buyer for Ambassador Toys in San Francisco, Calif., told
TDmonthly.
— Over 11 percent of retailers told
TDmonthly in early 2008 that wooden play-food sets were selling very well in their stores. 5/11/2007 (Price: $19.95)
Heritage Playsets Wildlife Park by
TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLCIt's natural to love this playful wildlife reserve, where animals feed, sleep, play and hide as a child's imagination unfolds. It features working doors, a ladder, sliding gates, two feeding troughs and 12 realistic wild animals.
( Watch Video) 5/8/2007 (Price: $99.95)
Heritage Playsets Princess Palace by
TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLCDreams come true in this fairy tale palace. With a realistic footbridge, working doors and windows, a rope ladder, a secret entrance and a set of six flexible wooden figures, this playset will provide years of imaginative play. 5/8/2007 (Price: $109.95)
46-Piece Emergency Set With Play Mat by
SPINNER TOYSThis emergency set includes die-cast vehicles, motorcycles, helicopters, firemen, policemen, street signs and a large playmat. The window box is 20" x 14" x 1.5". 5/8/2007 (Price: $30.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rolf's Castle Bridge by
RC2 BRANDSRolf's Castle Bridge spans a colorful moat. Kids can turn chunky knobs to raise and lower the castle gate. The package measures 10" x 7.5" x 9.75" and weighs 3.53 lbs.
― “RC2: that's our major vendor,” Lisa Pippin, manager of Action Toys in Billings, Mont., told
TDmonthly in spring 2007. “Part of it is because of their website. You can order online. They're good about products that have been damaged.” 5/8/2007
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Enchanted Palace by
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLCThis playset features five detailed characters — king, queen, princess, magician and jester — a table, two thrones and a bed so that every little girl can play happily ever after. The tower doubles as a handle for take-along play and the castle gates really work. 5/8/2007 (Price: $39.99)
Busy Bee Tea Set by
SCHYLLINGThe Busy Bee Tea Set includes 13 porcelain pieces as well as cups that measure 1 1/8" tall. It's part of the Schylling Pretend Play line of tea sets that also includes the Barbie and Butterfly versions and can be bought with matching baskets. The Tea Set is an elegant way for children to engage in roleplay.
— " Our tea sets sell well. We get them from all different sorts of companies [and] we get them from Schylling," said Tristan Hewitt, manager of Dragon's Toy Box in Seattle. 5/7/2007 (Price: $11.99)
Breyer Stablemates Little Red Stable by
REEVES INTL. INC.This bright red-and-white barn is a must-have for fans of the popular Breyer Stablemates line. Made of durable plastic, this three-stall barn features a tack/storage area, four corral fences, jump, water trough and three race barrels. Two Stablemate horses are included in the set. Some assembly is required. The Red Stable's dimensions are 11" x 7" x 10.5".
— "The Breyer Stablemates" were among the most popular play sets among customers, according to Linda Hays, owner of Hopscotch Inc. in McMinnville, Ore. 5/7/2007 (Price: $25.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] In My Kitchen by
ALEX BRANDSKids can now create a huge feast in their own kitchen with the Alex In My Kitchen playset. When they're done baking up a storm, and a mess, they can clean it all up using the built-in sink. Pots and pans can be hung up on hooks. The playset is perfect for little chefs trying to emulate their favorite adult mentors. Accessories are sold separately. In My Kitchen has also received the National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval.
— "We sell a lot of kitchen type things for boys and girls, including the Alex Kitchen," said Teri Soelter, owner of Teri's Toybox in Edmonds, Wash.
— In spring 2007, Roberta Edwards of Wishes Toys & Gifts in La Quinta, Calif., named Alex as a vendor who has “gone the extra mile.” 5/7/2007 (Price: $54.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Secret Lab Assault by
MEGA BRANDSThe Secret Lab Assault set features a life-size Spider-Man bust that opens to reveal a New Goblin laboratory with Pumpkin bomb factory with a bomb-making machine and launcher. It also includes Spider-Man and New Goblin construction figures ready to do battle — Spider-Man has his stunt stick and expandable web catcher at the ready, while New Goblin is strategically positioned on his Sky Stick, armed with his own stunt stick. The bust also doubles as great storage for Spider-Man 3 toys. 5/7/2007 (Price: $19.99)
Empress Ship by
MEGA BRANDSThe exotic 165-piece Pirates of the Caribbean Empress ship is ready to put together, complete with bright red, adjustable fabric sails and two launching harpoon cannon. The ship boasts incredible detail with opening deck panels and even a turning command wheel on the Captain’s deck. This massive boat playset also comes with three fully poseable and highly detailed figures: Elizabeth Swann, Sao Feng and an Asian pirate. 5/7/2007 (Price: $39.99)
Singapore Escape Scene by MEGA BRANDS
The exciting Singapore Escape scene is ready to construct so children can re-enact Will Turner’s dramatic confrontation with the Singapore pirate gang. A highly-detailed, 165-piece, fully buildable playset replicates the exciting opening action scene of “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End.” The modular pier and hut system allows for various configurations. Kids can re-create the adventure with secret treasure, an opening sewer passageway, a canoe, a lifting trapdoor, an exploding fireworks cargo and firecracker launcher, and four exclusive highly-detailed figures: Will Turner, Captain Barbossa with Jack the monkey, Singapore pirate and East India Trading Company soldier. 5/7/2007 (Price: $29.99)
Skull Assortments by MEGA BRANDS
These iconic skull storage containers open to reveal exciting Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End play scenes. Children can build signature locations from the film. The 59-piece Brethren Court skull includes two fully poseable and highly detailed Elizabeth Swann and Jack Sparrow figures, and kids can incorporate the skull into the construction with meeting table and captain's wheel, chain rope and revered pirate codebook accessory. This 53-piece secret Buccaneers' Hideout includes a zipline and two fully poseable figures: Cotton with his parrot and Jack Sparrow. 5/7/2007 (Price: $9.99)
Heritage Playsets Medieval Entourage Doll Set by
TOP SHELF HOLDINGS LLCThe Medieval Entourage Doll Set includes an archer, a damsel, a monk and a court jester. The archer, monk and court jester each come with a unique accessory. All dolls stand approximately 4” tall. 5/4/2007 (Price: $14.95)
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