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

Silly Sam Broom by KIDZ DELIGHT

Silly Sam Broom is part of hands-on line of Silly Sam & Friends talking role-play toys. Kids sweep and move the bristles or press the nose to hear one of six random speech and sound effects. Awards: American Baby Toy of the Year, Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products. Launch date: 2002. 2/11/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Apron Set for Kids by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

This set includes an apron (size 4-8), an adjustable cotton chef's hat, and a silicone flower trivet. It is machine washable. "The included child-size hat and silicone trivet make this kit one-of-a-kind. Kids can really dress to play the part, and use the trivet to help in the kitchen or use for pretend play," Lisa Grass, Graphic Designer, Sassafras Enterprises Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mermaids In-a-Box by PEACEABLE KINGDOM

With this playhouse and paper doll set in one, kids can open the box and unlock hours of imaginative play. It includes four stand-up mermaids, 80 reusable stickers, a castle topper, peek-a-boo flaps, and a tea table. "Reusable stickers add a special element to this item. The stickers provide for multiple use and encourage imaginative and inventive play since they can be moved around and mixed and matched," Donna Modrell, Marketing & Operations Manager, Peaceable Kingdom Press, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Now I'm Reading Plays by INNOVATIVEKIDS

This nifty book provides a script that highlights junior's parts, plus has masks for characters to wear. ( Watch Video) 1/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Secret Life of Princesses by LANGENSCHEIDT PUBLISHING GROUP

Girls can peek behind foldouts and flaps to uncover a treasure of royal secrets from favorite fairy tale princesses, such as Cinderella, Thumbelina and Snow White. The life of a Princess is one of diamonds, ball gowns and handsome princes, but it’s also filled with little secrets. How did the Princess feel the pea? What lies in Sleeping Beauty’s spell book? Launch date: November 2009. 1/14/2010 (Price: $17.99)

MoMA Modern Play Family by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

This hip press-out family includes 5 freestanding people, a cat, a dog, a doghouse, and over 150 mix-and-match vinyl cling pieces of clothing! Combine this with the MoMA Modern Play House for a completely modern experience. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 1/7/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoMA Modern Play House by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Create a delightfully modern house with this innovative set of modular nesting boxes! Aspiring architects and designers of all ages can create modern spaces, arrange furniture and accessories, and then remodel again to create endless variations of their unique and distinctive homes. Includes 7 nesting boxes, 8 mix-and-match furniture pieces, and 12 removable vinyl cling accessories. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD—Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ( Watch Video) 1/7/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Neat-Oh!® 2-Sided Large Playmat Assortment with Floor Standing Display Tray by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

This easily transportable product is two playmats in one, with differently designed spaces on each side. It comes with toys, features a wipe-clean surface, and is available in various themes: DinoLand, Roadville, Farm and Work Zone. Measurements are 28.5" x 22.5". Launch date: January 2010. 1/6/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Black Knight by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This one piece design is made for a Knight on the go. Just slip this soft, comfortable shirt on and you are back in the dark ages. It has a hood and sleeves made from a black, soft fabric with a hint of metallic to give it the look of true chain mail. The front is made of black and red crushed velvet with a royal crest. 12/31/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO® Head ZipBin® Toy Tote & Playmat by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

Zipped, this small-sized tote looks like a LEGO mini figure’s head. Unzipped, it’s a landscaped designed specifically for building and playing with LEGO bricks. "ZipBin products unzip to transform from toy tote to playmat in an instant," Dee Farrell, SVP, Neat-Oh! International, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 30, 2010. ( Watch Video) 12/28/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pearl Princess Cape by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This beautiful Pearl Princess Cape (51915) is made with shimmer organza on one side and reverses to a shiny bridal satin on the other side. The collar has a lined scalloped finish with satin ties. This gorgeous cape is trimmed in silver with a scalloped bottom edge and it’s adorned with hand stitched pearl drops. Transforms any little girl into an instant Princess. 12/18/2009 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Renaissance Queen Gown by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This Renaissance Gown (32305) is the most deluxe costume in the Great Pretenders collection for Creative Education of Canada. With a two-tiered tulle fixed to the lining, the skirt has all the volume fit for a real queen. A gorgeous layer of shiny bridal satin in a beautiful magenta color makes this dress a dream come true for any little girl. The puffy sleeves are lined and are finished with an extravagant double ruffle. The top of the dress is made with stretched steamed velour, which allows for flexible sizing. 12/18/2009 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Emerson House by brinca dada LLC

Emerson House combines contemporary design with excellent play value. It has a fold-out design for play inside and out, sliding doors, and LED lights that run on solar-powered batteries. "The solar-powered LED lights are innovative, but it's the contemporary design that makes the Emerson House stand apart. There are a handful of "modern" dollhouses on the market, but nothing like this," Doug Rollins, Founder & CEO, brinca dada LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $299.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Furnished School Building by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Be sure to pay attention to the teacher during your classes. Includes nine figures, school building with functioning bell, furnished classroom, science room, art and music room, and many other accessories. You can even write on the chalkboard. Dimensions: 30 x 15 x 16 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.)
— "I thought this product was great and placed an order for it at the show, " Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Advent Calendar Pony Ranch by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Create your own show and have the Playmobil characters act it out with My Take Along Puppet Theater. Set comes with six figures, changeable scenes, and many accessories that can all be stored in the puppet theater so you can take it along with you anywhere. The puppet theater also plays four different sound effects. Dimensions: 14.1 x 6.7 x 10.6 inches (LxWxH; closed). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Advent Calendar Dragon’s Land by PLAYMOBIL INC.

The Advent Calendar Dragon's Land contains twenty-four surprise items for each day of Advent. Includes a dragon land backdrop, two figures, two horses, dragon, treasure chest, and many other accessories. It is the perfect gift for the holiday season. Recommended for ages four and up. (Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

School Gym by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Stay active and get some exercise in the School Gym. Includes three figures, gym with basketball hoop, gymnastic rings and bars, soccer goal, and other accessories. You can even keep score with the manual scoreboard. Dimensions: 10.6 x 10.6 x 9.4 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Contains a small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Woodshop Class by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Be careful when you use the tools during Woodshop Class. Includes three figures, workbench with retractable legs, stools, first aid kit, and shelf with accessories. Recommended for ages five and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Take Along Puppet Theater by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Create your own show and have the Playmobil characters act it out with My Take Along Puppet Theater. Set comes with six figures, changeable scenes, and many accessories that can all be stored in the puppet theater so you can take it along with you anywhere. The puppet theater also plays four different sound effects. Dimensions: 14.1 x 6.7 x 10.6 inches (LxWxH; closed). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fire Station by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Quickly slide down the firemen's pole at the Fire Station and rush off to put out the fire. The fire station comes with a firemen's pole, fire hose tower, and a large gate for the fire emergency vehicles. Set also includes two figures and many other accessories. Dimensions: 22.8 x 13.3 x 18.5 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Contains small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.)
— "I thought this product was great and placed an order for it at the show, " Jeanette Lauter, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ladder Unit by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Even people at great heights can be rescued with the Ladder Unit. The Ladder Unit comes with flashing lights, and its ladder can pivot and extend up to 24 inches. Also includes two figures and many other accessories. Upgrade the Ladder Unit with the Playmobil Compact RC-Module Set (#4320). Dimensions: 15.7 x 5 x 6 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages five and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Firefighting Helicopter by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Fly the Firefighting Helicopter and put out the fire from up above. The helicopter can squirt water when you squeeze the pump. Includes a figure and other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon's Dungeon by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Shoot the ballista from the top of the Dragon's Dungeon. Includes three figures, green dragon, working ballista, and many other accessories. The Dragon's Dungeon has a gate that opens and a working light. The set is compatible with the Playmobil Great Dragon Castle (#4835). Also comes with a Green Dragon Badge for the child to wear. Dimensions: 15 x 11.8 x 19.2 inches (LxWxH). Recommended for ages five and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Contains small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Heavy Duty Mobile Crane by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Lift the massive boulder with the Heavy Duty Mobile Crane. The jib of the crane rotates 360° and extends up to 25 inches. Set also includes two figures, removable shores, portable warning lights, and other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Heavy Duty Front Loader by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Load up the Heavy Duty Front Loader with boulders. Includes a figure, front loader with scooper, boulders, and other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. (Warning. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]