TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Preschool Product Category

Sesame Street Elmo Bath Adventure Steamboat by HASBRO INC.

Take off on a watery adventure with the Elmo Bath Adventure Steamboat! There are 5 different toys in one 1 for unlimited, imaginative bath-time play. Includes boat toy (4 pieces) and 1 Captain Elmo figure.
— In a May 2014 survey, two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Sesame Street was their best-selling license. 5/19/2014 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doorway Theater by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Raise the curtain! Put on a true production with the HABA Doorway Theater! This whimsical set can adjust to fit in different sized door frames. The curtain dimensions are 67" tall and 31" wide, but the poles extend a bit further for larger door frames. Easily set it up and you are ready for hours of puppet fun. 4 telescopic rods fit into the edges of the curtain, giving it a neat and taut appearance. Which play will your little ones perform first? The Doorway Theater stimulates children's imagination and creativity! The theater is wonderfully detailed with a cute porthole at the top for a puppet to make a surprise appearance or introduce the next act, a vibrant red curtain that comes with tie backs to unveil the show, and a little pocket window to display the name of the act! Perfect for ages 18 months and up. This item works perfectly with all of the HABA hand puppets! Puppets are sold separately. 5/14/2014 (Price: $47.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Matching Game Who Lives Where? by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

An excellent addition to the My First Play World series from HABA, the Who Lives Where? Matching Game will be both fun and educational for your little one! The animals are searching for their houses. Who will show them where they live? The charmingly detailed illustrations will help make the matching game easier. Also excellent in free play, the houses can be arranged to form a zoo. Stack the houses to put together an additional fun illustration or use the dots on the sides to introduce counting! The contents include 1 elephant (3" tall), 1 giraffe, 1 zebra, 1 lion, 1 hippo, 1 monkey, 6 animal houses (largest house is 4.75" x 5.00" x 3.00"). Perfect for children ages 18 months and up. 5/14/2014 (Price: $37.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wigglefants Stacking Game by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Stacking up the fun with the Wigglefants Stacking Game! Perfect for fostering fine motor skills and problem solving skills, stacking games are both educational and fun. The adorable, brightly colored elephants can be flipped upside-down or placed right-side-up to create silly structures. The set also includes 5 double-sided, super sturdy templates that show patterns of varying degrees of difficulty for your child to recreate. Build from the templates or create brand new structures during free play. The set includes 10 German-made beech wood wigglefants (2.70" x 2.20" x 0.70") and 5 sturdy cardboard templates. Perfect for ages 2 and up. 5/14/2014 (Price: $26.59) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Rosalina Play Tent by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Rosalina and her friends welcome you to an afternoon tea party at their brand new castle! What a lovely space for your child's imagination to run wild. Measuring 35 1/2" L x 20 3/4" W x 43 1/2" H, this tent will fit great in just about any playroom. Children will adore the vibrantly-colored and nicely detailed scene depicted on the outside of the tent! Tent material is made of polyester and frame is made of plastic rods, making both setting up, putting away and storage a quick breeze. 5/14/2014 (Price: $85.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

App Crayon by DANO2 Designer Toys

Use the AppCrayon with the AppCrayon app (iOS only) & learn proper letter writing technique. The App Crayon’s triangular shaped comfort grip helps fingers find their perfect spot. 4/30/2014 (Price: $9.99)

La Newborn Deluxe Layette Set by JC TOYS GROUP INC

It's off to Grandma's! Our sweet La Newborn is ready to go to grandma's house! She comes with her blanket, pacifier, pacifier holder and bottle everything she'll need at Grandmas house. She's a 15.5" Soft Body Baby Doll. Perfect for children ages 2+. 4/29/2014 (Price: $69.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twilight Buddies™ - Fox by CLOUD B

Twilight Buddies™ are ultra-cuddly friends that help ease children’s fear of the dark by projecting a starry night sky onto bedroom ceilings and walls. Hidden within the soothing starry projection are the moon and 3 constellations! Little ones find instant soothing companionship with the fun and cuddly animal collection that can travel with them wherever they go. 4/29/2014 (Price: $29.95)

Mighty Mini Band by HAPE

The beat goes on…and on with this 5-in-1 percussion section. When the concert's over, everything stores together until it's time for the next gig. Includes a xylophone, a drum, a cymbal, a guiro, a clapper and drumsticks.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— In a February 2015 survey, two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that toys from Hape were their best-selling wooden toys. 4/28/2014 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nubble Rumblers by BEGINAGAIN

This chunky and funky wooden vehicle has a tactile Nubble "driver" made from natural rubber. The six-inch-tall, red Nubble Rumbler Truck encourages kids to play actively and is great for developing fine motor skills. Made from sustainably harvested rubber wood with non-toxic, child safe stains. For 18 mos+ 4/28/2014 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plui Cloud by KID O PRODUCTS

Pluï is a charming bath toy that playfully teaches children some basic physical principles. Immerse it in water to fill up and then let it rain. The magic lies in the way you can stop the rain simply by closing the hole on top with a finger. Pluï gently introduces babies and toddlers to water while stimulating their imagination and senses. 4/28/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Princess Play Castle by LEGO

The Princess Play Castle is a magical world of imagination and fun. Groom the beautiful cat at the grooming station and walk across the drawbridge to the fairytale castle with lots of pink bricks. There’s even a slide for the princess to play on. This iconic set comes in a pretty pink storage box, so it makes an ideal gift set. Use the supplied building instructions to rebuild the set into a play garden with a slide and seesaw or the princess’ royal bedchamber. Includes a princess minifigure and her cat. 4/28/2014 (Price: $14.99)

Rainbow Mower by PURE PLAY TOYS

Our beautifully-made Rainbow Wooden Lawn Mower/Vacuum toy entertains toddlers and experienced walkers alike. This unique push toy is made of sustainable maple. Durable, beautiful, fun and environmentally friendly, non-toxic finishes.  23-1/2"H x 9"W. 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Apple Ball Roller by PURE PLAY TOYS

An apple a day makes everyone play! With Pure Play Toys' Wooden Apple Ball Roller, kids love watching the large wooden balls meander along the “worm tracks” and through holes in the brilliantly colored apple. This toy's large size makes it a perfect center piece for retailers, homes and preschools. Unlike most marble or ball run toys, Pure Play Toys' Wooden Apple Ball Roller has been engineered to be safe for children under 3 years old. Comes with three 1-1/2” diameter wooden balls - too large to pose a choking hazard. Measures 24"H x 20"W x 8-1/2"D. Safe for ages 18 months and up. 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Star Stacker by PURE PLAY TOYS

Among the first “puzzles” a kid can solve, our classic stacking stars help tots develop fine motor and problem solving skills and also learn colors. Kids love to sort these from largest to smallest both on and off the cone. Made from maple and beautifully cut and colored, this stacker provides a novel alternative to basic “ring” stackers. 4-3/4"D x 6-1/4"H, Ages 9 months+ 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Fishing Rod & Ocean Set by PURE PLAY TOYS

Any fisherman will tell you that the best fishing is on a rainy day, and this magnetic wooden toy fishing rod set proves it! Just lower wooden fishing rod's magnetic bait into any pretend “water” and see what you catch! Simple wooden fishing rod is easy to handle and comes with 3 feet of string on a working reel. Excellent for fine-motor-skill development, as well as for independent and collaborative play. 18" x 5" wooden fishing pole and reel and 5 wooden fish (2.875" each). 4/7/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Golf by PLANTOYS

Play the golf sport game in the play room or backyard. The Mini Golf – Single Set consists of a wooden kids-sized golf club, a wooden ball, 2 different types of challenging tracks and 1 hole. Bag included.

 3/27/2014 (Price: $30.00)

Douglas Fox Cuddle Mat: 22 x 30 in by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

This extremely soft, large, padded mat is the perfect blanket for baby.  The unique hedgehog design on the inside of the blanket adds to the appeal. Embroidered eyes and a fox tail add personality...roll up for easy storage.

 3/5/2014 (Price: $36.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Caillou Learning Doll by IMPORTS DRAGON

Caillou 36cm Learning Doll. Caillou is dressed and ready for a fun day of learning at school.

 3/5/2014 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Caillou 13" Doll by IMPORTS DRAGON

This cute Caillou doll is 13" tall and features Caillou in his signature yellow shirt, blue shorts, blue cap and red shoes.

 3/5/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activity Boat by PLANTOYS

Gone fishin’ with your first wooden toy fishing boat! The set includes a wooden boat with a removable cabin, detachable fishhook, sail, fisherman, fish, starfish, and a turtle. Children can play and place the fisherman inside the cabin. This fun fishing boat will help your children develop their imagination.

 3/3/2014 (Price: $30.00)

Happy Puppy by PLANTOYS

Hours of fun for children as they pull the Happy Puppy along and watch it dance!

 3/3/2014 (Price: $25.00)

My First Phone by PLANTOYS

Get a call with the PlanToys phone! A magnifier screen and a colorful beaded dial pad make a wonderful toy for interactive play and help to develop children’s dexterity and cognitive skills.

 3/3/2014 (Price: $10.00)

Nici Wonderland Minilotta Doll by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

Welcome to Wonderland. A beautiful place where children can be themselves. Minilotta will inspire any child with the world of imagination. Everyone needs that special friend and share their dreams and secrets with. Each of these soft plush 30cm dolls is cuddly soft and will make every little person want to give them a snuggle. In case of a bit of extra loving, each Nici Wonderland doll is machine washable. Minilotta can even be taken into the bath. Nici Wonderland dolls are made of high quality materials and follow very strict safety guidelines.

 2/25/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marble Racer by GALT TOYS

Build an exciting marble racing game for up to 4 players. Fully compatible with Galt Marble Run, this exciting construction set features 3 special racing pieces.A variety of chutes and wheels are also included for a really fascinating race. Starter top, starter base, finish, 3 racing vortex, wiggly bell chute, staircase, staircase support, curved chute with horizontal wheel, vertical wheel chute, paddle wheel, 'S' shaped chute, 4 straight chutes, 37 tubes, 4 bases and 20 marbles. Mention ToyDirectory for special considerations

 2/24/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]