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

Small Miracles Construction Worker Dress Up by SCHYLLING

Complete with a bright construction vest and hard hat, this dress-up set also includes a screwdriver, hammer and construction flag.
— Nearly 10 percent of 52 specialty retailers named Small Miracles when asked in fall 2008 about brands that sell well for them in terms of Halloween merchandise. 12/10/2008 (Price: $29.99)

Wedding Guests in Party Tent by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Celebrate the couple’s recent marriage under the Party Tent.  Includes three figures, two-layer wedding cake, white tent, table for presents, and many other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
— Playmobil means “cute, exciting and detailed figure play,” said Patricia Fiedler, owner of Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., where the toys were named best sellers in spring 2009. ( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Police Headquarters by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Help the Police monitor the Police Headquarters. Prison cell comes with working door lock and breakout window and wall. The Police Headquarters is equipped with surveillance cameras and has a reception area, interrogation room, and a wall for equipment. Also includes three figures and many other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
— David Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., likes Playmobil because its products are "not made in China, customers come back for more [and it offers] good play value," he told TDmonthly in fall 2008. Thirteen percent of 52 retailers named the company as a favorite. ( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Piano Player by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Listen to the pianist as he performs a song for all to hear.  Includes a figure, white grand piano, sheet music, and stool.  Press the keys of the piano to play two wedding melodies. 2 AAA batteries required.  Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Island Compact Set by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Help the pirates row their treasures to shore.  Includes two figures, parrot, rowboat that floats, hammock, rocks with hiding place for treasure filled chest, and many other accessories. Recommended for ages four and up.  Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vet Operating Room by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Assist the Vet with surgeries in the Operating Room.  Includes two figures, two puppies, kitten, turtle, X-Ray equipment with changeable slides, CT scanner, and many other accessories.  Also comes with removable casts that can be placed on animals.  Recommended for ages four and up.  Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wedding Car by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Watch the newlyweds drive off in their yellow convertible.  Includes groom, bride with veil and bouquet, convertible with trunk space for luggage, and detachable flower decorations.  Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Home by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Check out the new Playmobil Family Home!  The two-story house comes with attic windows that tilt, extendable marquee, garden, and grill.  Also includes four figures.  The house has a functioning door bell.  Two AAA batteries required. Dimensions: 26 x 16.9 x 18.8 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playground by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Spend the day outside playing at the Playground.  Includes three figures, bench, red slide, and a yellow dinosaur that rocks back and forth.  A figure can also sit on top of the dinosaur.  Recommended for ages 18 months and up. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Clinic by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Help the veterinarian treat the animals at the Animal Clinic.  Includes three figures, pony, peacock, birds, puppies, and rabbits. Also comes with ultrasound device, removable cast, bandages, bird cage, and many other accessories. Compatible with Animal Nursery (#4344) and Vet Operating Room (#4346). Dimensions: 21 x 14 x 9.8 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Road Maintenance Truck by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Keep the roads safe with the Road Maintenance Truck.  The truck comes with blinking lights, removable snow plow, and 190º rotating arm. The loading bin tilts and the cabin roof is removable.  The dispenser also functions to release contents onto the ground.  Comes with a figure and many other accessories. 2 coin batteries included. Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Royal Ship of Egypt by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Sail along the Nile River in the Royal Ship of Egypt.  Includes three figures, functioning crossbow catapult, and many other accessories.  The battering ram hinges.  The ship rolls on wheels or floats on water, and it can be upgraded with the Playmobil Underwater Motor (#7350).  Dimensions: 22 x 13 x 13 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pyramid by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Keep the Pyramid from being invaded by releasing various traps with your very own amulet.  Intruders will have to overcome the collapsible staircase, chute, and scorpion trap.  There is also a secret treasure chamber, trapdoor with slide, and rotary secret chamber. The pyramid walls are removable. Set includes 4 figures, tomb, and many other accessories. Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 14 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages 5 and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

— "We sold out and are taking orders for it," Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center Inc. in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly of this high-ticket item in late November 2009. He cited unit sales of about 25 per week.

— Eight of 44 retailers surveyed in late fall 2009 named the Playmobil Pyramid as one of their top sellers. Seven others cited the Playmobil line in general as a popular purchase.

( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 (Price: $104.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Expedition Ship by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Board the Expedition Ship to explore the waters.  Expedition Ship floats on water, comes with a functional anchor winch, and can be upgraded with the Playmobil Underwater Motor (#7350).   With the cable winch, the Playmobil Shark Diver (#4500) or Deep Sea Diving Bell (#4478) can be hoisted into the water. Set includes three figures, binoculars, treasure filled chest, and many other accessories.  Dimensions: 18 x 6 x 10 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Church by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Cheer on the newlyweds as they make their way out the Church.  Press the windows of the church tower and hear the bells and organ music.  Also comes with three figures, many accessories, and a pink jewel case with rings for the child. 2 AAA batteries required. Dimensions: 12.5 x 16.5 x 22 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Trainer by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This training ring, an add-on set for Playmobil’s Circus Ring, comes with a lion, leopard, tiger and trainer, as well as other fun accessories. It even includes an access tunnel for the animals.
—  In October 2008, seven of 68 retailers told TDmonthly Playmobil is a best seller in their stores.
—  “Right now, Playmobil is taking a nice upward climb,” remarked Patti Tepper-Rasmussen, owner of Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games in Oklahoma City.
—    Paul Faustine of Red Dragon Toys in Brunswick, Maine, said he sells hundreds of pieces of Playmobil per month. 11/26/2008 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CRAZY FORTS! Construction Toy by CRAZY FORTS INC.

Crazy Forts is a construction toy that uses 25 solid plastic balls and 44 reinforced sticks and allows children to create whatever their imagination allows. Then, they simply add their own bed sheets to complete their creation. A house, an igloo, an princess castle or pirate ship are all possible with Crazy Forts. "Crazy Forts has proven to sell itself. Our first test involved a small chain of nine stores. They sold out of 350 units in three and a half weeks," President Geoff Thomas of Crazy Forts told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 11/25/2008 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ImagiBRICKS™ Giant Construction Block Set - 24pc Set by SMART MONKEY TOYS

The Giant Construction Block Set comes with 24 blocks (16 timber blocks and 8 cinder blocks). Large and easy to handle, children can build objects from skyscrapers to cabins to forts.  The timber blocks are 12" x 16" x 3" and the cinder blocks are 12" x 16" x 6". Assembly of the blocks is required. For ages 18mo. and up. 11/17/2008 (Price: $49.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BRIK-A-BLOK™ by BRIK-A-BLOK TOYS INC.

The BRIK-A-BLOK™ toy system provides an easy means for any child to recreate the world that surrounds them, at their scale. Easy to assemble panels come together to give kids the power to build their own world. Creative freedom coupled with our toy system liberates kids to custom build the perfect fort, playhouse, or any other structure they care to imagine. (Product Image depicts two BRIK-A-BLOK-46 sets) ( Watch Video) 11/12/2008 (Price: $179.97)

Fancy Dancy Skirt and Fairy Top by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

The Fancy Dancy Skirt (41413) is absolutely gorgeous with layers and layers of soft pink tricot. It is gathered at the waist with a wide satin band and finished with 3 hot pink satin roses. The Fairy Top (28015) is made of ruched light pink satin and finished with a large hot pink rose.  Pink Poppy necklace and Ballerina Handbag accessories are sold separately. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Medieval Gown, Pink by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This enchanting Medieval Gown (32425) makes little princesses’ fantasies come alive. The gown is made of rose and peony crepe satin, rose panne and silver mesh. The skirt has a stiff crinoline underskirt which gives it fullness and a soft lining to prevent scratching.
— Four of 52 retailers told TDmonthly in fall 2008 that costumes from Creative Education of Canada sell well in their stores, in terms of any merchandise related to Halloween. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sir Gallahad, Red or Blue by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Sir Gallahad Gold/Red (61575) and Sir Gallahad Silver/Blue (61505) tops are made of soft panne knit with a slight stretch to the fabric with attached hood and sleeves which are covered with a metallic mesh in gold or in silver. The foam swords are available in 3 assorted colors and are soft and safe to play with. 11/12/2008 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Knight Set and Fairy Dress with Wings by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

The Knight Set (60063) is made of a laminated silver spangle in a tunic style with elastics attaching the sides for flexibility. The Knight Set comes with a reversible hood, the Knight Glitter Cape and the Crown are sold separately. The Fairy Dress with Wings (34633) is made of a lilac crepe satin ruched top and the skirt is made of layers of tulle and soft lilac tricot.  The attached wings are covered with silver sparkle tulle. ( Watch Video) 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Supervac by THE LITTLE LITTLE LITTLE TOY COMPANY

This bright blue vacuum with red accents requires 3 C batteries (not included) to make realistic sounds of cleaning up dust. It functions in upright and handheld modes. 11/7/2008 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ImagiBRICKS™ Little Reader Blocks by SMART MONKEY TOYS

Little Reader Blocks are 3” cubes constructed of sturdy corrugated cardboard. The blocks are imprinted with over 100 preK-2 sight words that combine learning with play. Words are color-coded by type (adjective, noun, verb, etc.) to make sentence forming fun and easy. The set includes 18 pieces: 3 yellow adjective blocks, 3 green noun blocks, 5 blue verb blocks, 5 red pronon blocks, and 2 white preposition blocks. Kids can roll blocks like dice to form sentences, look for familiar letters or words, stack blocks to make sentences, and much more. Guided play activities are included. Adult assembly required. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]