TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Pretend Play Product Category

New Sprouts™ Fix it! My very own tool set by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

Big fix-it fun for the smallest fixer uppers. Encourage imaginative play with chunky tools made from durable, soft plastic. Includes saw, hammer, screwdriver, wrench, drill (with sound) and tool box measuring 9"L x 5½"H x 3¾"W. Launch date: January 2012.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Gold Seal Award 10/10/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Triple Bunk Bed Linen Set-Pink Stripe by LAURENT DOLL

18 inch doll bed linens feature pink and white stripe cotton and white accents. Triple Bunk Bed Pink Stripe Linens Features: (3) mattress covers, (3) pillow cases, (3) coverlets. 100 % cotton. Quality crafted. 10/4/2012 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doll Daybed with Trundle and Pink Linens by LAURENT DOLL

18 inch doll day bed with trundle bed. All wood construction, quality-crafted in traditional cottage beadboard design with a classic arched silhouette style, this bed comfortably sleeps 2 dolls up to 20". Trundle can be concealed under the day bed. Linens include two mattresses, pillows, pillow cases, mattress covers and coverlets.Measures 13"x22"x11". 10/4/2012 (Price: $84.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Frolicking Foals Pocket Barn by REEVES INTL. INC.

Loads of fun in a small package! Open up the barn to play with the two adorable foals, and use the fencing to create a corral. The Pocket Barn has hinged loft doors and sliding front doors, and is easy to take along, making it a great item for travel and on-the-go play. 10/1/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tolo First Friends Scooter with Puppy by REEVES INTL. INC.

Great free wheeling scooter comes with a First Friend and a Puppy. Encourages interaction and imaginative play. Strong and durable.
— As of 10/01/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. 10/1/2012 (Price: $29.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red Toolbox Truck Catapult by REEVES INTL. INC.

These projects are for the youngest children and work best with a high level of parental support. Skills required include assembly, gluing, hammering and filing. Painting and decorating optional and the crafts to be built are toys that would appeal to younger children. 10/1/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tolo Pop Up Farm House by REEVES INTL. INC.

Push, pull and twist the chimneys to see the farm animals pop out. Push the mailbox to open the barn door. Four friendly farm animals: Chicken, Sheep, Cow, and Dog. Encourages an understanding of cause and effect. 10/1/2012 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Barbie Sisters Cruise Ship by MATTEL INC.

Barbie and her three sisters can take a magical trip on the Barbie Sisters Cruise Ship. While on the "water," the boat features a steering wheel and space for two lounge chairs on the upper deck. When the boat docks, the side panel opens up to reveal another deck, a fun swing that fits all four sisters and a grand buffet table. The back of the boat pulls out to reveal a fabulous pool that features two slides for racing. When the day in the sun is done, flip up the deck to reveal two beds for the sisters to slumber in. Dolls not included. Launch date: 2012. 9/19/2012 (Price: $72.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle Play Set by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The expanding Fisher-Price Imaginext Eagle Talon Castle Play Set brings imagination to life with sound effects, activation discs and figures to help fight the attackers. Castle magically recognizes approaching dragons, ogres and battlements to warn of impending attacks. Castle expands from 20" to 42" and is reconfigurable in different ways. Play set includes: transforming castle, 3 figure turn discs, 2 catapults, 1 "Turn Tech" cannon with 2 projectiles, 3 figures with helmets, shields and swords, 8 firing discs for catapults and eagle head, 1 treasure chest, 2 ladders and 4 flags. Launch date: 2012. 9/19/2012 (Price: $49.99)

Wearables Bi-Plane by KID CONSTRUCTIONS

Each Wearables Stunt Plane comes complete with shoulder straps, propeller fasteners and printed, precut corrugated pieces children to decorate and then construct into a wearable-sized 3-D bi-plane. 9/18/2012 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Magic Castle - Royal Dressing Room by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This set is fit for royalty. 36 pieces include: a candle holder, pedestal stand, dressing table, mirrors, canister, stool with cushion, goblet, chest perfume bottle, trunk, dressmaker form, and more. 9/17/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Magic Castle - Princess with Pegasus Carriage by PLAYMOBIL INC.

A horse and carriage Playmobil set. Inspires storytelling and creative play. Includes pegasus horse, carriage, princess doll figure. Princess figure height 7.5 cm tall. 25 plastic pieces. High quality Playmobil construction. 9/17/2012 (Price: $23.00) [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][?]

Diva Abrielle by WORLD OF EPI

The World of Entertainment, Publishing and Inspiration (World of EPI) was formed by Dr. Lisa Williams, a dynamic mom/former professor whose mission is expressing joy by providing children access to dolls that encourage dreams, promote intelligence, challenge perceptions, and open their hearts to all types of beauty. Abrielle is modeling her satiny lavender princess dress with a matching headband, slippers, and silvery studded earrings. Her high ponytail with long luxurious tresses perfectly complements her regal attire. She has beautifully bronzed skin and golden brown eyes.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $20.00)

MIM Doll & Accessories by MAKE IT MINE LLC

Make It Mine is now offering a revolutionary new line of dolls that are a first-of-its-kind line of high-quality, fun, fully customizable, poseable, play dolls and accessories. This innovative combination of features make the dolls stand alone. They are 16-inch premium ball-jointed play dolls, with changeable wigs, changeable eyes and 15 articulated joints that separate to allow for changeable parts. From the dolls’ faces to their eyes, wigs, torsos, hands, feet and clothing, These dolls’ parts and accessories are interchangeable, so a girl can make her doll a black-haired, brown-eyed soccer player one minute and a pink-haired, purple-eyed mermaid the next.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $89.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twelve Timbers Indoor Play Tent by TWELVE TIMBERS

This great Indoor Play tent comes in 2 burlap and 6 canvas fabrics. Tent poles can be ordered in many colors or stained. Support poles are 57" tall to the top point. The tent is 40" deep and can go from 30 to 36" wide. Easy to assemble, this tent is for indoor play. Made in the USA. Launch date: 2012. 9/7/2012 (Price: $62.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Friends Heartlake Flying Club 3063 by LEGO

Head for the sunny skies of Heartlake City with Stephanie's seaplane. Soar the sunny Heartlake skies with Stephanie. Find sky-high adventure at the Heartlake Flying Club where she takes flying lessons. Now that she has some experience, Stephanie can even fly all by herself. With a map to find her way around and a life preserver for safety, Stephanie can practice piloting her very own seaplane and earn her diploma. Includes Stephanie mini-doll figure. Features a waterside hut and pier.  Accessories include a map, diploma, pink life preserver brick, bird, crab and telescope.
— John Taylor, owner of O.P. Taylor in Brevard, N.C., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that LEGO toys are consistent best sellers in his store. 8/29/2012 (Price: $35.97)

Fisher-Price Laugh & Learn Click 'n Learn Remote by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The Laugh and Learn Click 'n Learn Remote is baby's very own remote with so many buttons, songs and learning fun. With realistic styling and a light at the top of the remote, baby will delight in being in control of all the sounds and music. Baby can click away to learn about numbers, opposites, colors, greetings and first words. Turn the volume up and down or switch channels to hear a new station. With four songs and lots of realistic sound effects, baby will love being in control of their very own learning remote. 8/27/2012 (Price: $10.99)

Air Plane Green by KID O PRODUCTS

Let kids' imaginations soar with this gliding toddler plane. The dynamic rolling rubber wheels and spinning front propeller will engage any young pilot. 8/3/2012 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Walker Wagon Carpenter Pixie by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This mobile construction bench includes a wooden saw, hammer, screwdriver, and wrench. Made of birch plywood, wheel treads made of silicone. L 43 x w 33 x h 49 cm. Brake can be adapted according to individual needs. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kitchen Scale by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This wooden scale with metal pans is a fun way for kids to experiment with weight and balance. A perfect pretend play item for kitchen sets. 7/20/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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][?]

Disney/Pixar Brave Story Gift Set by MATTEL INC.

Inspired by the new hit Disney/Pixar animated film, Brave. At the heart of Disney/Pixar’s Brave is the tender tale of a daughter and mother whose different views lead them to unexpected adventures. Now, girls can play out this special story with the Brave Story Gift Set. Featuring key characters from the film in small doll form, the gift set includes a Merida doll, wearing a beautiful MagiClip fashion and elegant Queen Elinor in regal attire, and the ability to transform Merida’s mother into her dainty mum bear character, just like in the movie. To extend play, the set also comes with a cape, an additional fashion for Merida, a cake and her beloved bow-and-arrow set. 7/16/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]