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

Pizzariffic Party Set by MANHATTAN TOY

This play food set includes a pizza pie plate, a "loaded" pizza cut into six slices, and a kid-safe pizza roller. Launch date: January 2011. 1/26/2011 (Price: $28.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FOODELICIOUS BREAKFAST SET by MANHATTAN TOY

This play food set includes a colorful strawberry, velcro banana, fried egg, pancake, and two strips of bacon. Launch date: January 2011. 1/26/2011 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy GirlsŪ Tea-rific Tea Set by MANHATTAN TOY

Enjoy a Groovy Girls tea party with the Tea-rific Tea Set. Tea set includes a tea pot, four tea cups and saucers, creamer and sugar bowl. Launch date: January 2011. 1/26/2011 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy GirlsŪ Cooks in the Kitchen Set by MANHATTAN TOY

The Cooks in the Kitchen Set is sure to bring new life to your favorite play kitchen. With pots, pans and two spatulas all colorfully designed, cooking up something fun has never been easier. Launch date: January 2011. 1/26/2011 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy GirlsŪ Dinnerware Set by MANHATTAN TOY

This colorful set matches other items in the Groovy Girls collection. Set includes four bowls, flower-shaped plates, forks, knives and spoons. Launch date: January 2011. 1/26/2011 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy GirlsŪ Groovilicious Kitchen by MANHATTAN TOY

This colorful kitchen features pink and green, bright floral designs. Kitchen includes, sink, oven, stove, microwave, refrigerator, cupboard, towel rack and a groovy dish towel. Launch date: January 2011. 1/26/2011 (Price: $250.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Robo Gang Truck by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This hi-tech Robo Gang Truck can shoot weapons that are mounted on the wing doors.  The satellite can also be launched from the fold-out satellite launch pad.  The Robo Gang Truck is compatible with the Playmobil Compact RC-Module Set (#4320) or the Playmobil RC Module Set Plus (#4856).  This vehicle can be further upgraded with the Playmobil Spy Camera Set (#4879). Recommended for ages seven to twelve. Suggested Retail Price: $34.99. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 1/21/2011 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Secret Agent Headquarters with Alarm System by PLAYMOBIL INC.

The well-disguised Secret Agent Headquarters contains covert features, such as a trapdoor leading to the jail, a jet ski hiding place for an emergency escape, and a secret command center with LED board. The Secret Agent Headquarters also contains plenty of equipment for the agents. The multifunctional vehicle can be converted for deployments on land, water, and air, the speedboat can be upgraded with the Playmobil Underwater Motor (#7350), and the LED super weapon can also be used against attackers. The set comes with five figures, including a double agent with a changeable face. Another exciting feature is the functional alarm system that can be placed in rooms at home to warn of "intruders." Dimensions: 20.1 x 15.7 x 8.5 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages seven to twelve.
— Joe Beradoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that "We do not sell action figures in our store. The closest products to them are Playmobil and Papo figures." 1/21/2011 (Price: $89.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Children's Zoo by PLAYMOBIL INC.

The Children’s Zoo allows children to role-play petting and feeding animals at the zoo. This set includes four figures, piglets, goats, sheep, and lamb. Also comes with fences for the animal enclosure, rock formation with water fall, birdfeeder, and many other accessories. Recommended for ages four to ten. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
— Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that Playmobil is one of her top-three best-selling brands of toy. 1/21/2011 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Skip Truck by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Transport boulders from place to place with the Skip Truck. Set includes a figure, adjustable Skip Truck, boulders, and other accessories. Recommended for ages four to ten. Suggested Retail Price: $29.99. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 1/21/2011 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pool with Water Slide by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Playmobil figures in their swimming gear can have fun and enjoy a refreshing swim in the Pool with Water Slide. The pool can be filled with water and comes with a functioning shower. The set includes six figures and many other accessories. Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.2 x 7.7 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four to ten. Suggested Retail Price: $39.99. Warning. Choking Hazard. Contains a small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
— Brooke Andrews, owner of Miller's Toys in Mamaroneck, N.Y. told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011 that it doesn't matter which Playmobil items she is carrying- they are consistently her bestselling playset. 1/21/2011 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Summer House by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Life is carefree at the Playmobil Summer House. The house is equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom, making it the perfect getaway for a family of four. The pretty terrace decorated with plants has patio furniture and a grill for barbecues. Set also comes with four figures and many other accessories. Dimensions: 14.2 x 13 x 8.8 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four to ten. Suggested Retail Price: $59.99. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ( Watch Video) 1/21/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Click & Go Jet by PLAYMOBIL INC.

The Click & Go Jet can be folded together compactly in just a few moves and snapped onto a belt clip to be taken along anywhere. The jet can be put together quickly and the fun can begin. Set also includes a figure. Recommended for ages six to ten. Suggested Retail Price: $9.99. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 1/21/2011 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Treasure Temple with Guards by PLAYMOBIL INC.

With this action-packed set, children can navigate the treasure hunters through the guarded, trap-filled, treasure temple. The stake barrier, drop pit, and falling rocks make it difficult to pass through the temple to find the hidden treasure. Set comes with two temple guards, three treasure hunters, giant lizard, treasure map that can be revealed when rubbed, and many other accessories. Dimensions: 13.6 x 11.4 x 14.8 inches (L x W x H).  Recommended for ages four to ten. Suggested Retail Price: $69.99. Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 1/21/2011 (Price: $69.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groove Kid Nation: The Wheels on the Bus by GROOVE KID NATION

The first release in a planned series, Groove Kid Nation: The Wheels on the Bus features favorite songs and rhymes including the title track, “Froggy Went a Courting” and “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” with a few original pieces thrown into the mix. Each tune features an animal character performing a solo on their instrument. An enclosed 10-page booklet features illustrations of these new animal friends created by Nica Brooke. "The recording spotlights the sounds of instruments with funky music and top musicians performing," PR Beth Blenz-Clucas told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011 1/12/2011 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Workbench with Constructions by BOIKIDO

This easy-to-assemble wooden workbench is perfect for pretend DIY projects. It comes with 13 geometric shapes, 4 wheels, 14 screws, 6 nails, 12 nuts, 4 square nuts, 1 hammer, 1 screwdriver and 1 wrench. Build whatever you like, use your imagination, the sky is the limit. Instructions for 5 construction projects included. It's been tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. 12/27/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kitchenette by BOIKIDO

All kids like pretend play, particularly kitchen and cooking. This 4-sided wooden kitchen is equipped with oven, stove with clicking knobs, fridge with working door, blackboard with 2 pcs of chalk for "menu of the day" and a clock for learning how to tell time. Accessories include a pan with lid, stove with lid, 3 vegetable magnets, 2 pcs of chalk, and a spoon. Perfect for mom and daughter bonding. No assembly required. It's been tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. 12/27/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fan Stamp Instant Press-On Face Paint - Disney Characters by FAN STAMP, LLC.

Fan Stamp's Disney Face Art takes dress-up and playtime invites for increased imaginative options. For parties or everyday fun, Fan Stamp allows children to enhance their role-play experience with Disney characters they love. Designs are 100% mineral make-up, hypo allergenic and sweat and water resistant. Designs are reusable, include glitter, apply in seconds and wipe off easily.
Awards: National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2010 11/5/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

by QUIRK BOOKS

Contents include:  Sixty finger-puppet cards featuring Shakespeare's most famous characters, including Hamlet, Lady Macbeth, King Lear, Othello, Shylock, and Falstaff.   Twelve stand-up sets of castles, forests, balconies, and battlefields.  A 96-page "folio" of classic scenes—from Hamlet's "To Be or Not to Be" soliloquy to Romeo and Juliet's classic balcony serenade.  Once you've finished staging the Bard's entire canon, you can mix and match masterpuppets to produce your own Shakespearean mash-ups. Perhaps your Romeo will fall in love with Lady Macbeth. 11/2/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ACTIVITY GYM by SKIP HOP INC.

Adorable Activity Gym with oversized, round mat surface has soft linen and patterned arches, includes a Tummy Time pillow and offers 17+ developmental activities. 11/2/2010 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Busy Time Activity Center by MANHATTAN TOY

This Busy Time Activity Center is the result of a collaboration between Parents, America's foremost family magazine, and Manhattan Toy. This lovely, wooden activity center looks as much like a sleek piece of furniture as it does a developmental toy, and every surface provides a different stimulating world to explore. The colorful bead maze builds motor skills and eye hand coordination; the xylophone teaches cause and effect, promotes a love of music, and provides auditory stimulation; colorful, lettered pockets with drop-in objects promote eye/hand coordination and accompanies kids on the road to literacy; and turning knobs and spinning balls capture babies' sense of wonder and imaginations. 11/2/2010 (Price: $86.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stow and Go Activity Cart by MANHATTAN TOY

This sturdy but stylish durable wood cart is brimming with built-in activities, lots of storage space in the heavy nylon pocket, and an anti-tip braking function for beginning walkers. Colorful bead-bars, chunky wood shapes with sorter, and space for teddy bears and toys make this a hands-on favorite for years. 11/2/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color Blanks by MEGA BRANDS

Lift your child’s creativity to new heights with Color Blanks. Color Blanks allow your child to engage in creative fun by designing their own plastic haracters using stickers, mini markers and more. Using a blank canvas, you child can create their
character, play with it or display. This activity set features one or two collectable, poseable, plastic figures, various colorful stickers and mini markers. ( Watch Video) 10/29/2010 (Price: $4.99)

Adventures on Misty Island by MEGA BRANDS

Based on the movie Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue, Thomas and James must travel through the mysterious mountains of Misty Island. Build and rebuild to new heights as Thomas and James race on unfamiliar tracks from sea level to high up in the mountains.  Take Thomas and James through eerie tunnels to get to their destination. This set includes fun accessories such as a lake break-through barricades and rock slides. ( Watch Video) 10/29/2010 (Price: $49.99)

Mega Bloks Pull Along Musical Pirate Ship by MEGA BRANDS

This multi-dimensional playset allows little pirates to sail about the Seven Seas with a pull-along pirate ship that plays a magical buccaneer tune. It also transforms into a secret pirate hideout when the crew needs shore leave and to hide treasure from other brigands. The secret quick-release trap door keeps the treasure safe from thieves; as they step on the floorboard, it quickly releases and sends the brigands tumbling down to a holding cell. With all of the accessories a little buccaneer could ever ask for: a catchy tune, a crew, a real working cannon, a friendly shark and a treasure chest, the Pull-Along Musical Pirate Ship offers many options for hours of adventure and fun for your little captain. 10/29/2010 (Price: $29.99)