TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

Play Cooker Wooden Stove Top by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This beech wood stove top features two black burners, two knobs, and one red knob. Made in Germany. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Black Forest Gateau by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Black Forest chocolate cake can be "sliced" into 6 scrumptious pieces. Dimensions: 7.8 x 8.08 x 2.8 inches. 7/20/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vegetable Basket by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This pretend play set encourages healthy eating. Includes: basket with 1 leek, 2 carrots, 1 banana, and 2 tomatoes. Basket 18 x 12 x 9 cm. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Viking Ship Squirter by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This little pirate ship has a colorful red and white striped sail, and squirts water in the bathtub. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discovery Set Round and Round by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Things really start to roll for little ones: the barrels, balls and rotating disks allow kids, in a playful way, to delve into the fascinating world of optics and discover impressive motion effects. Contents: 3 basic wheel chassis, 1 set of wheels, 2 effect balls, 1 spinning top, 6 color disks to stick on spinning top, 8 barrels, 1 ringing roll. Material: beech wood, polycarbonate. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color Fun Pegging Game by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This brightly colored pegging game comes with 36 interchangeable pieces for endless playing configurations. Made from beech wood and colored with water-based, non-toxic stains. 7/20/2012 (Price: $35.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Calin Laughing Blueberry by COROLLE DOLLS

Baby Doll, 12 inches tall, with a flexible, lightweight body that is soft to touch. Thanks to its cuddly soft, beanbag body, Calin Laughing Blueberry can be posed just like a real baby. Calin baby dolls can wear any fashion from the Mon Premier collection. Corolle also offers a wide selection of nursery accessories specially sized for Calin babies.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
— In a June 2013 survey, two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Corolle's Calin is their best-selling doll.  7/20/2012 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Safari Cubes by SMART GEAR LLC

A fun safari animal puzzle that's shaped like a cube. Promotes problem solving skill and hand-eye coordination. Slide individual cubes on pegs to create images. 8 unique images to view in all. Made of renewable rubberwood and non-toxic paint. 7/20/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Spy Ready to Count by BRIARPATCH INC.

A fun way to learn step counting, an important stage in learning multiplication. Count by 2s, 5s, 10s and 20s...all the way to 100. Colorful I Spy images make the game even more exciting. Also includes catchy rhymes to say when counting. 7/20/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Inflatable Sports Car for iPad by CTA DIGITAL

Kids can get in the driver's seat with the Inflatable Sports Car for iPad and enjoy turning the steering wheel tablet mount as they race around corners in their favorite racing games. The super bouncy and comfortable seat covered with images of playful Nickelodeon characters is designed for children of all ages supporting up to 230 lbs. The car is very easy to set up, just pull out and pop open the air valves around the car and inflate with the included foot pump. This model not only is compatible with the iPad, but sports design choices between 3 different beloved Nickelodeon characters that you won't find on our previous versions of the kart: SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora the Explorer and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Launch date: September 2012. 7/19/2012 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer Universal Activity Tray for iPad by CTA DIGITAL

The Universay Activity Tray for iPad safely brings tablet technology to toddlers and young children while entertaining them with playful images of popular Nickelodeon characters. The tablet tray can also be easily fitted and securely attached to a car seat, stroller or high chair. Made with soft spongy padding, a sealed waterproof top layer and cushioned bottom, this special tray is comfortable and protects the iPad from bumps, spills, or falls. Launch date: September 2012. 7/19/2012 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Activity Desk Set by LEVELS OF DISCOVERY

This FUNctional set is fit for a princess and includes the special message:  “Always a Princess”. The desk top opens to reveal a roomy storage area with multiple compartments. Slow-closing metal safety hinges are included on both the desk and chair. The chair features a removable padded seat cushion and a storage compartment beneath the seat. The space-saving design allows chair to slide under desk when not in use. Desk dimensions: 24” L x 18” W x 46” H, Table surface: 21.5", Chair dimensions: 15” L x 15.5" W x 21” H Height of seat: 12”. Launch dare: January 2012. 7/19/2012 (Price: $269.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Octonauts Figure & Creature Pack Dashi & The Electric Torpedo Ray by FISHER-PRICE INC.

Kids can collect their favorite Octonaut figures and creatures - just like in the show. Travel with Tweak and explore the incredible underwater world of the Octonauts. Each pack contains one figure and one color change creature. 7/16/2012 (Price: $23.99)

Disney's Jake and The Neverland Pirates - Jake's Musical Pirate Ship Bucky by FISHER-PRICE INC.

Bucky sails in straight from the Jake and the Neverland Pirates show. Bucky comes fully equipped with all the necessities a young pirate would want in order to fend off the evil deeds of Captain Hook and Smee. Bucky has 3 push buttons on the deck of the ship. The 1st button activates the cannon. Load the spring loaded cannon with the water ball projectiles and press the button to shoot them. If kids press the 2nd button they'll see the infamous Tic Toc Croc explode out the side of the hidden trap door chomping away. When kids push the third button they will activate sound effects, Jake phrases, and the theme song. There is also a working slide for the figures to slide down into action. And Bucky has captain quarters to play inside. Bucky comes with Jake and Skully figures.
— As of 07/16/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; encourages imaginative play. Cons: The boat is not waterproof. 7/16/2012 (Price: $52.75)

Kiddy Cruiserfix Pro by KIDDY USA INC

This belt positioning booster is a top of the line car seat. The Kiddy Cruiserfix Pro protects a 4 to 12 year old child with maximum safety standards in mind. This seat grows with your child upward and outward and connects to any vehicle by use of seatbelt or equipped with LATCH. The seat has three layers of Side Impact Protection foam in the head area and incorporates deep walls all the way through the seat. It houses an integrated LATCH system that easily retracts into the seat when not in use and utilizes a proven 'crumple zone' technology from the automotive industry into the belt path of the car seat. Launch date: January 2012.
Awards: 2012 - Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year; 2012 - AGR Certified and Recommended - Association Forum Healthy Back - Better Living 7/10/2012 (Price: $219.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kiddy World Plus by KIDDY USA INC

The Kiddy World Plus is a German engineered and designed car seat that utilizes a Protection Shield in place of a traditional harness. The traditional harness holds the child in such a manner that the energy in a frontal crash is absorbed solely in the neck area.  With the Kiddy Protection Shield the energy is absorbed through the upper portion of the child's body reducing the impacts of whiplash. With a traditional harness the child can unbuckle and get out of their car seat by themselves. With the Protection Shield the location of the buckle is below the child's hip making it almost impossible for them to unbuckle the car seat on their own. Another great feature of the Protection Shield is the application for children with special needs. Austic children and those with Down Syndrome do not find this seat as confining as one with a traditional harness. It is very difficult for them to get out of as well. Launch date: April 2012.
Awards: 2012 - Creative Child Magazine Top Choice of the Year 7/10/2012 (Price: $279.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dinosaur Travel Pouch Puzzle by CROCODILE CREEK

Our unique package design has made these puzzles instant best-sellers. Great themes and illustrations. Unique compelling design. Eye-catching, reusable package. Each 100-pc puzzle is 8" x 12". Pouch is 5.5"W x 7.25"H x 2" D. For ages 5 & up. Crocodile creek products conform to all of the appropriate safety standards.
— Dean Smith, owner of Jazams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that they sell 10 of this item each month.
— In a July 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Ravensburger was their best-selling puzzle brand. 7/6/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rock 'n Table by EDUSHAPE LTD.

Edushape's new Rock 'n Table is an adorable play table for two toddlers, but turn it upside down and it instantly converts to a see saw. Brightly colored and extremely sturdy, it is a toddler’s dream for both indoor & outdoor play. Launch date: August 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $100.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Big Little Games - Spurtle Turtle by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

Spurtle Turtle is also for one or more players. In this fun matching game, press the button on the turtle’s back to spurt out tokens. Then, find the matching sets of tokens! The turtle is also a convenient storage case. Spurtle Turtle is for ages 3 and up. Launch date: 2012. 7/3/2012 (Price: $8.99)

Eco Wedge Crayons 12 Ct by HEALTH SCIENCE LABS

Bright, colorful, 100% natural crayon wedges that last. 12 colors, kids will love using these multi-surfaced crayons for all of their coloring activities. Each crayon has 4 writing points and multiple surfaces to use for different width lines. Makes coloring large areas a snap. Easy to hold for artists with small hands.
— As of 09/05/2012 this product had 3 out of 5 stars from 1 review on AbesMarket.com. Pros: "Nice packaging. The bright, rich colors remind me of chalk or pastels, not run-of-the-mill crayons;" Cons: "Greasy-feeling crayons leave pigment on hands as hands and crayons warm up. As one colors an area, some of the crayon comes off in clumps and curls." 7/2/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pip and Posy: The Scary Monster by CANDLEWICK PRESS

It's a rainy day, so Posy decides to stay at home and do some baking. With the cupcakes safely in the oven, she settles down to lick the bowl when a large, blue, furry paw appears at her window. A moment later, a monster walks in- oh, no! But something about the monster looks familiar...Pip and Posy are friends (most of the time!) in the newest title in this series about the dramas of toddler life. Launch date: July 2012. 7/2/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Turtle Who Imagined by LUV-BEAMS

A turtle is unhappy about being stuck inside his shell and constantly imagines himself doing what his friends do. When he falls asleep, he dreams that he’s out of his shell, but things don’t turn out as he expects. (Note: The turtle runs around in his underwear).
Awards: Creative Child Magazine 2012 Book of the Year Award; Reader's Favorite Five Star Rating 6/25/2012 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Odd Chick by LUV-BEAMS

An abandoned egg shows up in a barnyard and Rooty Rooster forces Kora Hen to hatch it. Although Kora accepts the odd chick as her own, he has to struggle to be accepted by Rooty.
Awards: Reader's Favorite Five Star Rating Award 6/25/2012 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Very Own Kitchen Set by AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS

My Very Own Kitchen offers plenty of play features in a compact size. This 19-piece kitchen set includes a microwave, range, grill area, conventional oven, dish organizer and shelf space. Accessories include cups, dishes, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, a pitcher, a cell phone and a colorful label sheet. Measures 19.25"L x 8.25"W x 28.75"H assembled. 6/22/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clifford Book Buddy™ by ZOOBIES

The Zoobies team is proud to bring to life the classic Norman Bridwell storybook character, Clifford the Big Red Dog. Not only is Clifford a playful, cuddly plush toy, but also a soft book that opens up into a bedtime story — the perfect bedtime companion. ( Watch Video) 6/21/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]