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

Melissa & Doug Wooden Scoop and Serve Ice Cream Counter With Play Food a... by MELISSA & DOUG

This 28-piece wooden ice cream play set includes an ice cream counter, eight wooden ice cream scoops, six toppings, two ice cream cones, a plastic cup, a scooper, a wooden spoon, tongs, a reusable menu card, and six bills. The scoops stack securely on the cones or in the cup, while the toppings fit neatly over each scoop. The scooper allows for realistic lifting and releasing of the scoops. Designed for hands-on, screen-free play, this set is suitable for children ages 3 to 6. 6/10/2025 (Price: $38.49)

Fisher-Price Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Light-Up Learning Vacuum Musical ... by FISHER-PRICE INC.

This push toy vacuum features music, lights, and educational phrases to engage toddlers in active play. The on/off switch toggles between realistic vacuum sounds and learning content that introduces colors, counting, and other early concepts. A light-up canister button activates additional songs and phrases. The adjustable design allows the handle to tilt up or down for comfortable use. Suitable for children ages 1-3, this toy supports gross motor development and imaginative role-play. 6/10/2025 (Price: $35.82)

SESAME STREET Learn with Elmo Pretend Play Phone, Learning and Education... by JUST PLAY LLC

The Sesame Street Learn with Elmo Phone is an interactive toy designed for children ages 2 and up. It features Elmo and friends, playing the "Wheels on the Bus" song along with over 50 learning phrases covering counting, colors, shapes, rhyming, and basic Spanish. The phone includes 12 character-themed buttons, each representing a different Sesame Street friend. Pressing a button activates educational phrases related to that character, such as counting with the Count, weather facts with Tamir, animal trivia with Gabrielle, and daily habits with Grover. Measuring 6 inches tall, the phone has a chunky, child-friendly design suitable for small hands. It ships in Try-Me mode, requiring the removal of a demonstration tag before first use to adjust the volume to a safe level. The toy operates on 3 included AG13 button-cell batteries, making it portable for on-the-go learning. 6/10/2025 (Price: $7.39) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Friends Friendship Tree House Hangout - Building Toy Playset for Ki... by LEGO

The Friendship Tree House Hangout building set is designed for children ages 8 and up, featuring a customizable tree house structure with interactive play elements. The set includes a retractable ladder, slide, and elevator operated by Pickle the dog figure to access different levels. Play scenarios are supported by a kitchen, sleeping area, and vegetable garden for imaginative storytelling. Four minidolls, a dog, and a raccoon figure are included, along with accessories like sunflowers, vegetables, snacks, a keyboard, and a workbench with tools. The assembled tree house measures over 12 inches (31 cm) in height. Suitable for both boys and girls, this set encourages creative play centered around friendship, nature, and building. 6/10/2025 (Price: $55.99)

LEGO Technic Mack LR Electric Garbage Truck Toy, Buildable Kids Truck fo... by LEGO

The LEGO Technic Mack LR Electric Garbage Truck is designed for ages 8 and up. This 503-piece set replicates the real-world Mack electric garbage truck, featuring a functional side loader that grabs, lifts, and tips garbage cans for interactive play. The model includes realistic movements, allowing kids to steer the truck into position using the gear element on the cab and operate the side loader to collect and unload trash. The driver’s cab doors open for added detail. When assembled, the truck measures over 3.5 inches (9 cm) high, 9 inches (23 cm) long, and 3 inches (8 cm) wide. The LEGO Builder app provides step-by-step digital instructions with 3D viewing tools to assist in construction. This set is suitable as a gift for children interested in vehicle-themed toys. 6/10/2025 (Price: $26.39)

LEGO Minecraft The Armadillo Mine Expedition Toy Figures and Playset - B... by LEGO

The Armadillo Mine Expedition is a LEGO Minecraft playset designed for children ages 8 and up. It includes four Minecraft figures: a cave spider, a wolf, and two armadillos, which supply scute for crafting wolf armor. The set recreates the savanna biome from the game, featuring a mine with a lever-activated TNT function that blasts away terrain to expose hidden ore. The modular design allows for multiple play configurations to encourage creative storytelling. When assembled, the playset measures 5.5 inches (15 cm) tall, 7.5 inches (20 cm) wide, and 4.5 inches (12 cm) deep. This building set offers a hands-on way to engage with Minecraft elements through physical construction and imaginative play. 6/10/2025 (Price: $25.49)

LEGO Minecraft The Baby Pig House Toy Figures and Playset - Building Min... by LEGO

The LEGO Minecraft Baby Pig House set offers interactive play for children aged 7 and up who enjoy Minecraft, animals, and farm-themed building. It includes five Minecraft figures: a hero character in wolf skin, a baby pig, a bee, an adult pig, and a zombified piglin. The buildable playset features a pig-shaped house with a farm plot for growing potatoes and beets, along with a gated field for guiding the baby pig. Inside the house, authentic Minecraft details include a crafting table, bed, and bookcase to encourage creative play. When assembled, the set measures over 3 inches (8 cm) high, 7.5 inches (19 cm) wide, and 6 inches (16 cm) deep. This set provides a hands-on way for players to engage with Minecraft mobs and scenes using LEGO bricks. Suitable as a gift for birthdays, holidays, or everyday play. 6/10/2025 (Price: $15.99)

LEGO NINJAGO Lloyd's Green Forest Dragon Toy - Pretend Play Building Toy... by LEGO

This LEGO NINJAGO set allows kids to recreate aerial scenes from season 3 of the Dragons Rising TV show with Lloyd’s Green Forest Dragon. The buildable dragon features articulated joints in its tail, neck, legs, and hands for dynamic posing, along with large wings and a saddle that holds a minifigure rider. The set includes two minifigures: Lloyd with a golden katana and a Dragonian Scout warrior with an axe. A separate golden baby dragon figure adds additional play options. Designed for builders ages 6+, the completed dragon measures over 9.5 inches (24 cm) in length. The set provides both building and imaginative play opportunities for NINJAGO fans. 6/4/2025 (Price: $19.96)

Fisher-Price Baby & Toddler Toy Laugh & Learn Let’s Connect Laptop Prete... by FISHER-PRICE INC.

This pretend laptop learning toy features multi-color lights and over 55 songs, sounds, and phrases. It includes three Smart Stages learning levels that introduce the alphabet, colors, counting, greetings, and basic Spanish words. Interactive elements include number and letter keyboard buttons, a screen slider, a roller, a mirror, and a light-up touchpad. The hinged screen folds for compact storage or on-the-go play. Designed for children ages 6 months to 3 years, it supports sensory development, fine motor skills, and early pretend play. 6/4/2025 (Price: $17.99)

LEGO NINJAGO Zane's Battle Suit Mech Ninja Toy - Building Toy for Preten... by LEGO

The LEGO NINJAGO Zane’s Battle Suit Mech building set is designed for children ages 6 and up, allowing them to recreate scenes from season 3 of the LEGO NINJAGO Dragons Rising TV series. The mech features articulated arms, legs, and hands, along with a 360-degree rotating upper body and an opening chest compartment to hold a minifigure. The set includes three minifigures: Zane, Wyldfyre, and Master of Swarm Drix, each equipped with weapons—Zane has two shurikens, Wyldfyre comes with a crystal katana sword, and Drix includes two sickles. When assembled, the mech stands over 4 inches (10 cm) tall. This compact LEGO set offers both building and interactive play, making it suitable as a gift for various occasions. 6/4/2025 (Price: $9.86)

LEGO Friends Cotton Candy Stand and Scooter - Building Toy Pretend Play ... by LEGO

The LEGO Friends Cotton Candy Stand and Scooter set includes two minidolls, a food cart, and a scooter with a kickstand. Kids can follow the story of Liann and Jamila as they serve and enjoy cotton candy treats together. The set features a buildable cotton candy mascot figure, along with accessories like a cash register and toy money for role-playing. The cotton candy stand allows children to assemble and decorate the treats. Designed for ages 6 and up, the food stand model stands over 3.5 inches (8 cm) high. This set encourages imaginative play centered around a sweet-themed scenario. 6/4/2025 (Price: $7.49)

LEGO Friends Horse and Pet Vet Clinic -Veterinarian Playset for Kids, Gi... by LEGO

The LEGO Friends Horse and Vet Animal Playset is designed for children aged 7 and up. It includes 3 LEGO Friends minidolls and 5 animal figures: a horse, 3 dogs, and a cat. The set features a stable with interactive elements such as a rider’s helmet, saddle, pitchfork, brush, hay, and an X-ray result for the horse. Kids can engage in imaginative play by creating stories with Thunder the horse or the minidolls Olly and Autumn, who visit the vet clinic with their pets. The set also includes vet-themed accessories like a cash register, sunflowers, pet food, a vet’s hat, pet waste elements, shampoo, and soap. The main model measures over 8 inches (20 cm) wide, making it a compact yet detailed playset. Suitable for both girls and boys, this set serves as a birthday or occasion gift for young animal lovers and creative storytellers. 6/4/2025 (Price: $42.49)

LEGO Friends Paisley's Room Building Toy - Pretend Play Set for Kids, Gi... by LEGO

This LEGO Friends Paisley’s Room playset is designed for children ages 6 and up, featuring an art and music theme to encourage imaginative play. The set includes two minidolls, Paisley and Liann, along with a pet bunny figure and a plushie-style LEGO piece. Various accessories support collaborative play, such as figurine painting and a toy guitar and microphone for performances. Additional details include feeding and watering tools for the bunny and a secret compartment in the bed for storing a diary. The assembled bedroom model measures over 5.5 inches (14 cm) wide. Suitable for kids who enjoy creative arts and music, this set works as a holiday or birthday gift. 6/4/2025 (Price: $16.99)

LEGO Friends Pet Accessories Shop Pretend Play Set - Building Toy for Ki... by LEGO

The Pet Shop Playset is a pet-themed building set designed for both girls and boys. It includes three mini-dolls, along with toy figurines of a cat, dog, and bunny, plus various accessories to encourage imaginative play. The two-story building is shaped like a dog and contains a pet accessories shop and a grooming station, allowing kids to engage in pet care activities. Inside the playset, children will find an elevator, a grooming station, and a conveyor belt with soaping, washing, and drying stations. Interactive elements include a spinning bow and movable eyebrows on the dog-shaped building’s face. The set measures over 7.5 inches (20 cm) wide and is suitable as a gift for kids who enjoy animal-themed play. 6/4/2025 (Price: $31.99)

LEGO Friends Guinea Pig Playground - Building Toy Pretend Play Set for K... by LEGO

This LEGO Friends Guinea Pig Playground set is designed for young animal lovers, featuring two mini-doll figures and two guinea pig figures for imaginative role-play. The playset includes interactive elements like a slide, merry-go-round, feeding station, and grooming area to encourage creative storytelling. Accessories such as a brush, sunflower seeds, leaves, and a yarn ball replicate real guinea pig care items. The set follows the story of characters Aliya and Matilde, offering narrative play opportunities. Suitable for children aged 5 and up, the main structure measures over 4.5 inches (12 cm) wide. This playset serves as a themed gift option for holidays or birthdays, particularly for fans of LEGO Friends collections. 6/4/2025 (Price: $9.97)

LEGO Friends Heartlake City Candy Store Building Toy - Pretend Play Set ... by LEGO

The Heartlake City Candy Store playset is designed for children ages 6 and up, featuring two minidolls (Leo and Alba), a micro-doll, and a cat figure for imaginative role-play scenarios. The set encourages social skill development through pretend customer interactions and storytelling. It includes a variety of candy shop elements such as a pick 'n' mix station, a large lollipop, a gumball machine, and a candy-making area complete with ingredients, scissors, and a cooking pot. The assembled store measures over 6.5 inches (16 cm) in width. Suitable as a gift for birthdays or other occasions, this playset supports creative play for children who enjoy candy-themed adventures. 6/4/2025 (Price: $23.96)

LEGO Minecraft The Nether Lava Battle Toy and Playset - Building Minecra... by LEGO

The Nether Lava Battle LEGO Minecraft set is designed for children ages 6 and up who enjoy the Minecraft video game. It features a buildable Nether fortress bridge section and includes minifigures of Alex, a wither skeleton, a blaze, and a strider, each with weapons and accessories. The set encourages interactive play with scenarios such as collecting ancient debris, escaping a lava fall, battling mobs, and riding the strider to safety. The skeleton comes with a stone sword, the blaze has spinning rods, and the strider has posable legs and a saddle. Alex is equipped with a diamond sword. When assembled, the playset measures over 2 inches (6 cm) high, 2.5 inches (6 cm) wide, and 2 inches (5 cm) deep. This LEGO Minecraft set offers a hands-on way for fans to engage with the game’s characters and environments through brick-based building and imaginative play. Suitable as a gift for birthdays, holidays, or everyday occasions. 6/4/2025 (Price: $8.99)

LEGO Minecraft The Illager Desert Patrol Toy Figures and Playset - Build... by LEGO

The LEGO Minecraft Illager Desert Patrol building set recreates the video game experience for children ages 7 and up. This playset contains four Minecraft figures: three illagers and one hero character, along with game-accurate accessories like a diamond sword, shield, and armor. The desert castle setting features interactive battle elements where kids can launch projectiles to defend the treasure barrel. When assembled, the structure measures over 3 inches (8 cm) high, 4 inches (11 cm) wide, and 2 inches (6 cm) deep. Designed for creative play, this set offers an alternative way to engage with Minecraft through physical building and role-playing scenarios. Suitable as a gift for young Minecraft fans, it combines LEGO construction with recognizable game elements. 6/4/2025 (Price: $9.59)

LEGO DREAMZzz Z-Blob's Robot and Vehicle Adventures Robot Toy Building K... by LEGO

The LEGO DREAMZzz Z-Blob’s Robot and Vehicle Adventures building kit is designed for children ages 7 and up, featuring 20 different buildable models. The primary build is a Z-Blob mech, which can be reconfigured into 19 alternative modes, including a stunt plane, drone, helicopter, and jet. Additional builds include a turbo jet, space fighter, drag racer, submarine, and various robotic walkers like a scorpion and spider. The robot model has articulated legs, arms, feet, and wings, along with spinning propellers and a stud shooter. The set includes 121 pieces and comes with a LEGO DREAMZzz Mateo minifigure, complete with a pencil accessory. The main robot figure stands over 3.5 inches (8 cm) tall, 3.5 inches (10 cm) wide, and 2.5 inches (6 cm) deep. This set is suited for children who enjoy vehicle and robot toys or the LEGO DREAMZzz TV series. 6/4/2025 (Price: $6.49)

LEGO City Burger Truck Toy Building Set, Fun Gift for Kids Ages 5 Plus, ... by LEGO

The LEGO City Burger Truck building set is designed for children ages 5 and up, allowing them to construct and play with a food truck toy. The set includes a buildable burger truck with a foldable service hatch that reveals a flame-grilled burger sign, as well as a removable roof for accessing the prep area. It comes with two minifigures—a vendor and a customer with a cochlear implant—along with LEGO condiment accessories for added play value. An interactive building guide is available through the LEGO Builder app, which lets kids zoom in, rotate models in 3D, track progress, and save virtual playsets. The set can be combined with other LEGO City sets (sold separately) to expand play possibilities. Suitable as a gift for boys and girls, it encourages imaginative role-play centered around food service and city life. The LEGO City theme provides a variety of structures, vehicles, and characters to inspire creative building and storytelling. 6/4/2025 (Price: $15.99)

LEGO City 4x4 Fire Truck with Rescue Boat Toy for Kids Ages 5 and Up, Pr... by LEGO

The LEGO City 4x4 Fire Truck with Rescue Boat set is designed for children ages 5 and up. It includes a 4x4 fire truck, trailer, rescue boat, and a camping scene featuring a campfire, tent, and camper. Two firefighter minifigures are also included. The fire truck has a removable roof for cockpit access, a toy extinguisher, and a tool storage compartment. The trailer holds a removable rescue dinghy. A digital building guide is available through the LEGO Builder app, allowing kids to zoom, rotate, and view the model from different angles during assembly. This set can be combined with other LEGO City Fire sets (sold separately) for expanded play. LEGO City sets encourage open-ended creative play, supporting skill development and confidence-building. Suitable as a gift for various occasions. 6/4/2025 (Price: $27.99)

LEGO Friends Creative Beach and Travel Suitcase Toy Building Set - Porta... by LEGO

This LEGO preschool learning toy features a creative beach and travel suitcase playset with 3 rebuildable models for creating different scenes. The set includes 2 minidolls, a dog, and a dolphin. Kids can construct a beach scene with a seaplane (over 4 in./11 cm long), relaxation area, and beach café, then rebuild it into a new scene featuring a speedboat, outdoor seating, and a pizza shop. The suitcase organizer case comes with a sticker sheet for customization and stores all pieces neatly for travel. The playset includes beach-themed accessories like a surfboard, radio, pizza, sunscreen, and ice cream. Designed for children ages 5 and up, this 2-in-1 building kit works well as a birthday or holiday gift for kids who enjoy pretend-play sets. 6/4/2025 (Price: $23.00)

Princess Dress Up Shoes Set, Girls Dress Up Toys Toddler Jewelry Boutiqu... by TECH GROUP GLOBAL LTD.

This dress-up set includes three themed pairs of princess heels designed for imaginative play. The shoes feature unicorn, mermaid, and ice princess designs, each with soft feather accents and themed charms. Made from durable, non-toxic plastic, the shoes have non-slip soles for stability during play. The set comes with three matching gauze skirts in pink, purple, and blue, each with elastic waistbands for comfort and adjustability. The unicorn-themed skirt has a rainbow pattern, the mermaid skirt features a shimmering design, and the ice princess skirt includes snowflake details. Additional accessories include three crowns, a necklace, a bracelet, two pairs of earrings, two rings, and a magic wand. All items are stored in a decorative gift box. This set encourages creative role-play and helps develop coordination and self-expression through dress-up activities. Suitable for birthdays, parties, or pretend play. 6/4/2025 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO City Spaceship and Asteroid Discovery Toy Building Set, Gift for Ki... by LEGO

The LEGO City Spaceship and Asteroid Discovery playset is designed for children aged 4 and older. It includes a buildable spaceship, a crane, a lab, and excavation scenes, along with a meteorite containing toy energy crystals. The set also features two space crew minifigures and an alien figure. Children can engage in imaginative play by landing the spaceship on an asteroid, using the crane to lift the meteorite, and conducting tests in the lab. The set incorporates a Starter Brick element for easier assembly, along with a pictorial building guide and digital instructions via the LEGO Builder app. This playset is compatible with other LEGO City space sets (sold separately) for expanded play possibilities. LEGO City space sets feature realistic vehicles, detailed structures, and character figures to encourage open-ended creative play. 6/4/2025 (Price: $15.99)

Melissa & Doug Super Smile Dentist Kit With Pretend Play Set of Teeth An... by MELISSA & DOUG

This 25-piece dentist play set includes realistic tools for pretend dental care, allowing children to simulate cleanings, cavity treatments, and fitting retainers or braces on an oversized set of teeth. The set comes with a dry-erase marker, examination tools, a toothbrush, a toothpaste tube, a dental rinse bottle and cup, two gauze pads, three tooth polish cups, top and bottom retainers and braces, a mask, a reusable ID tag on a lanyard, and a double-sided reusable activity card. Children can use the dry-erase marker to mark "decay" on the teeth, then clean them with the vibrating tool, which has interchangeable polishing and drill heads, or the included toothbrush. The back four teeth wiggle and lift for pretend extractions. This set provides a hands-on way to teach dental hygiene and help ease anxieties about visiting the dentist. Designed for ages 3 to 6, it encourages screen-free, imaginative play. 6/4/2025 (Price: $29.99)