TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

Rocktivity Walk 'N Roll Rider, Pink by PLAYSKOOL

The Playskool Rocktivity Walk 'N Roll Rider will surprise and delight babies with more than 15 rockin' tunes and fun sounds. It converts easily from walker to ride-on, and makes music with every step and scoot. Babies will jam along as it plays tunes parents already know and love like "I Like to Move It," "Walk Like an Egyptian," "Life Is a Highway" and "Ticket to Ride." Encourages kids to be active. Dashboard has beeping horn, revving engine key and a Giraffalaff character with fun phrases. Launch date: 2012. 9/19/2012 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Magic Castle - Pegasus with Princess and Vanity by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This playful set includes a Princess with a detachable purple skirt, a white pegasus with wings that rotate to simulate flight, a mirrored vanity, and plenty of other accessories. In total there are 74 pieces. 9/17/2012 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartMax Flower Power by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

These magnetic flower pieces can be assembled into beautiful blooms. Compatible with other SmartMax building sets. 9/17/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Magic Castle - Princess Fantasy Castle by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This castle features a grand staircase and a lot of rooms. The tower has a secret hiding place, and inside the castle there is a revolving dance floor. Includes a jewelry box, tiara, bracelet and ring for the child. Dimensions: 29.5"x 28"x 26" (L x W x H).
— Grafton Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that Playmobil dollhouses and furnishings are their best-selling furniture item. 9/17/2012 (Price: $149.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Mighty Sky by BNC RECORDS

Now children can musically discover the mysteries and wonders of the Universe with Beth Nielsen Champan's new CD, The Mighty Sky. As rich and varied as the galaxy she sings about - and just as exciting to explore - The Might Sky blends accurate science, creative astronomy-based lyrics and the striking songwriting that Beth is famous for. Launch date: October 9, 2012. 9/17/2012 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mister G: Chocolalala by COIL RECORDS

CHOCOLALALA is a collection of original, bilingual songs from award-winning musician Mister G. Inspired by his concert tours throughout Latin America, the album spans a wide range of musical styles from bossa nova to ska, funk to folk, rap to pop. With captivating Latin rhythms and melodies, the songs appeal to parents as much as their children. Catchy and educational, the songs teach about counting, colors and nature, and celebrate the joys of eating chocolate, dancing and riding on the school bus with friends. CHOCOLALALA was produced, engineered and mixed by Mister G (Ben Gundersheimer). The album features world-class musicians, the voices of bilingual families, and performances by Mister G's former elementary school students. In addition to writing and singing the songs, Mister G played acoustic and electric guitars, banjo, tres and percussion. Launch date: September 10, 2012. 9/17/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tinkertoy® Transit Bldg Set by K'NEX BRANDS

The Tinkertoy® Transit Building Set is designed to encourage young builders to play and learn. Builders ages 3+ can create a train, garage, bridge and more or accelerate their imagination with other ideas. The colorful guide provides a variety of ideas for all building skill levels. The Tinkertoy® Transit set includes 150 durable, plastic pieces including spools, straight rods, bendable rods, wheels, eyes, two buildable figures and more. Comes in a durable box with lid for easy storage and portability. 9/17/2012 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tinkertoy® Animals Bldg Set by K'NEX BRANDS

The Tinkertoy® Animals Building Set is designed to encourage young builders to play and learn. Builders ages 3+ can create a fish, turtle, mouse and other familiar creatures or let their imagination go wild to make their own creations. The colorful guide provides a variety of ideas for all building skill levels. The newly redesigned Tinkertoy® pieces snap together and stay together for long-lasting play. The Tinkertoy® Animals set includes 78 durable, plastic pieces including spools, straight rods, bendable rods, eyes, ears, a buildable figure and more. Comes in a durable box with lid for easy storage and portability. 9/17/2012 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jan Brett - Gingerbread Baby - Children's Floor Puzzle by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

For the first time ever, piece together Jan Brett's beautiful illustrations at home. This 36 piece floor puzzle makes a great holiday gift for children aged 3+. Read along with Jan Brett's wonderful story book "Gingerbread Baby" while the children piece together this beautiful puzzle. Made in the USA. Launch date: September 2012. 9/12/2012 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jan Brett - The Mitten - Children's Floor Puzzle by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

For the first time ever, piece together Jan Brett's beautiful illustrations at home. This 24 piece floor puzzle makes a great holiday gift for children aged 3+. Read along with Jan Brett's story book "The Mitten" while the children piece together this beautiful puzzle. Made in the USA. Launch date: September 2012. 9/12/2012 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gibout Big Blocks by GIBOUT TOYS

Gibout Blocks are each hand-made with the most luxurious minky fabric available, and all sides are textured to stimulate a child's senses. These plush toy blocks are great for building, stacking, making forts, climbing on, making furniture, and whatever else a young mind can imagine. Until baby is old enough to stack and play with them, these work as nursery decor. With their soft interior and exterior, these blocks are safe for any age and will grow with  children as he/she finds new ways to play with them.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shape Sorter Bus by RUBBABU

The Shape Sorter Bus is a soft, squishy colorful vehicle for little ones to hug, hold, and play with, plus it has an extra bonus of a shape-sorting game built into the sides. Six friendly faces pull out of the sides of the bus, all in different colors and shapes. Rubbabu toys are made of soft, squishy rubber foam, which is organic, hypo-allergenic, and completely biodegradable.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval, 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fruits & Veggies Wooden Magnetic Set by MUDPUPPY PRESS

Each wooden magnet shows a stylized fruit or vegetable as illustrated by Jen Skelley: lemon, peach, radish, lime, kiwi, potato, garlic, mushroom, asparagus, blueberry, pineapple, raspberry, celery, strawberry, peapod, chili pepper, watermelon, orange, broccoli, pear, eggplant, avocado, grapefruit, cantelope, grapes, bananas, bell pepper, pumpkin, carrots, apple, corn, cherry, and tomato. Make your own green market on the refrigerator or any metal surface. The full magnetic backing will hold the letter firmly in position. Magnetic pieces are made of 80% recycled wood. Package contains 85% recycled paper and is printed with nontoxic inks.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fly Boy Revolving Bookcase by LEVELS OF DISCOVERY

Little imaginations will soar with this adorable bookcase. The FUNctional design revolves for easy access and includes a vintage airplane motif with a control tower storage compartment and two shelves (12" and 10") to keep favorite storybooks up and off of the floor. The bookcase coordinates with our Fly Boy Airplane Rocker (RAB00038) Assembled dimensions: 13" L x 13" W x 37" H. Launch date: September 2012. 9/10/2012 (Price: $194.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Doubles - 3D Discover It! Floor Puzzles Bugs by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Kids will be amazed as they watch their puzzle come alive with the Puzzle Double! Discover It! Floor Puzzle Bugs. Taking the concept of a traditional puzzle to a new level, this Discover It! puzzle includes five fun, 3-D lenticular stickers. When kids finish piecing together the beautiful 30-piece, talk about puzzles, they simply add the stickers to their matching place in the scene and watch the puzzle come to life and move and change. Additionally, after assembling the puzzle kids can turn it over for a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Puzzle Doubles! Discover It! puzzles will provide children multi-dimensional ways to discover and learn! Puzzle measure 24" X 18". Ages 3+ years. Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Remote Control Shape Sorter - Animal Express Train by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

All aboard the Animal Express Train to learn about animal shapes and colors. Animal Express Train has three play modes- Learn the Color and Animal Shapes, and Find It! that are played by simply inserting the plastic animal shapes into their proper slots. Mode three allows children to control the train by using the infrared remote control to move the train forward and backward. While the train chugs along it plays melodies, the wheels move and the nose blinks. The animal shape pieces can be stored in the handy storage compartment inside the train. Animal Express Train also has an automatic shut-off feature that preserves the battery life of the required three "AA" batteries for the main unit (included) and two "AA" batteries for the remote(not included). Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Count and Learn ATM Machine by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Our count and learn ATM machine will guide children through the grown up world of banking. With three play modes and five different coin values it encourages kids to go to the bank, count coins and determine values. Kids will have a great time inserting the ATM card and entering the PIN number to deposit and release their coins. Requires two "AA" batteries (included). Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box Dino by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box puzzles area great “starter” puzzles and will help little hands develop their fine motor skills. Step Ups! Puzzle sets contain four puzzles depicting fun characters that young ones will easily recognize. The puzzles progress from 2 pieces to 4 pieces to 6 pieces to 8 pieces, giving children the opportunity to grow with the set as they grow and develop. The 8 piece puzzle brings the characters from the other three puzzles together in one animated scene with lots to discuss and talk about. Step Ups! Are a great way to help toddlers begin building their tactile and problem solving skills. Each puzzle measures approximately 12.5” X 8.5”. Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box Ocean by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box puzzles area great “starter” puzzles and will help little hands develop their fine motor skills. Step Ups! Puzzle sets contain four puzzles depicting fun characters that young ones will easily recognize. The puzzles progress from 2 pieces to 4 pieces to 6 pieces to 8 pieces, giving children the opportunity to grow with the set as they grow and develop. The 8 piece puzzle brings the characters from the other three puzzles together in one animated scene with lots to discuss and talk about. Step Ups! Are a great way to help toddlers begin building their tactile and problem solving skills. Each puzzle measures approximately 12.5” X 8.5”. 9/7/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box Farm by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box puzzles area great “starter” puzzles and will help little hands develop their fine motor skills. Step Ups! Puzzle sets contain four puzzles depicting fun characters that young ones will easily recognize. The puzzles progress from 2 pieces to 4 pieces to 6 pieces to 8 pieces, giving children the opportunity to grow with the set as they grow and develop. The 8 piece puzzle brings the characters from the other three puzzles together in one animated scene with lots to discuss and talk about. Step Ups! Are a great way to help toddlers begin building their tactile and problem solving skills. Each puzzle measures approximately 12.5” X 8.5”. Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box Jungle by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Step Ups! 4-In-A-Box puzzles area great “starter” puzzles and will help little hands develop their fine motor skills. Step Ups! Puzzle sets contain four puzzles depicting fun characters that young ones will easily recognize. The puzzles progress from 2 pieces to 4 pieces to 6 pieces to 8 pieces, giving children the opportunity to grow with the set as they grow and develop. The 8 piece puzzle brings the characters from the other three puzzles together in one animated scene with lots to discuss and talk about. Step Ups! Are a great way to help toddlers begin building their tactile and problem solving skills. Each puzzle measures approximately 12.5” X 8.5”. Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles In Motion! Click It! Farm by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24"X18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles in Motion! Click It! Dino by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24"X18". Launch date: 2012.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles in Motion! Click It! Ocean by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24"X18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles in Motion - Click It! Rainforest by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Click It! puzzles take a traditional puzzle and blend it with today's popular technology. After completing the beautifully illustrated 24-piece "talk-about" puzzle, children can use any smart phone or tablet with a QR label reader application to "Click" the barcode and watch their puzzle come to life. The QR barcode will link them to a fun video animation of the puzzle that was just assembled. Additionally if kids flip the puzzle over, it becomes a fun coloring activity (crayons not included). Click It! puzzles offer the traditional ways of learning along with the high tech ways to discover. Each puzzle measures 24'X18". Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]