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Butterflies TOOB® by SAFARI LTD.®
Butterflies TOOB® by SAFARI LTD.®

Each mini figure in Safari Ltd®’s Toob® ranges from 1” to 3” and is carefully sculpted and finely hand painted. Packaged in a reusable acetate Toob®, the figures guarantee years of learning fun. Safari Ltd® introduces for 2012 highly detailed butterflies from around the world that flaunt their vibrantly colored wings. This Toob® includes a Red Glider, Green Swallowtail, Orange Barred Sulphur, White Angled Sulphur, Evenus regalis, Anaea clytemnestra and a Papilio garleppi. All figures are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Suggested ages 3+. Launch date: January 2012. 7/3/2012 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Set by PLANTOYS
Flower Set by PLANTOYS

Make a seed blossom into a beautiful flower. This set includes all the tools kids need to build a flower: seed, soil, watering can, shovel, garden shears, stackable stems, 2 leaves, and 4 interchangeable flower petals. Launch date: August 2012. 6/27/2012

My Very Own Kitchen Set by AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS
My Very Own Kitchen Set by AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS

My Very Own Kitchen offers plenty of play features in a compact size. This 19-piece kitchen set includes a microwave, range, grill area, conventional oven, dish organizer and shelf space. Accessories include cups, dishes, silverware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, a pitcher, a cell phone and a colorful label sheet. Measures 19.25"L x 8.25"W x 28.75"H assembled. 6/22/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Complete Cook Set by ALEX BRANDS
Complete Cook Set by ALEX BRANDS

Young chefs will enjoy this 9 piece play cookware set and find that it's just the right size for them to stir up some fun. Set contains oven mitt, pot holder, whisk, measuring spoon set, wooden spoon, saute pan, 4 1/2" pot with lid and sauce pan.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys 6/19/2012 (Price: $25.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pasta Set by HAPE
Pasta Set by HAPE

Here's everything a mini chef needs to make and serve a favorite meal. Pasta Set is from the Playfully Delicious range of the Hape Collection.  The Pasta Set is age graded for children 3 Years +. The toy is beautifully crafted of FSC certified wood from sustainable forests and colored with safe water based paint. Launch date: July 2012.
— Denise Magstadt from Imagination Station in Whitefish, Mont., told TDmonthly in a March 2015 survey that Hape is one of their best-selling lines of eco-friendly toys. 6/18/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Breakfast Menu by PLANTOYS
Breakfast Menu by PLANTOYS

Kids can serve breakfast with this pretend play set. The set includes 2 slices of bread, a sausage, a bacon, a cheese, a mushroom, a tomato, an onion, fried egg, salt and pepper seasoning, and a 4 piece place setting. 6/8/2012 (Price: $24.99)

Hideaway Folding Country Play Kitchen by GUIDECRAFT INC.
Hideaway Folding Country Play Kitchen by GUIDECRAFT INC.

A best-selling concept — children's dramatic play kitchens — just took a great leap forward with the addition of the Hideaway Playtime and Country Kitchens. In a few simple steps, the Hideaway Kitchen compacts to a depth of 6", allowing it to be efficiently stored when not in use. Offers plenty of features including a sink, a stove; an oven; a dishwasher; functioning knobs, clock and more. Adult assembly required. 30"W x 15.25"D x 38"H
— In a May 2012 survey, Maryalice Miner, co-owner of Miner's Doll & Toy Store in Ocean Springs, Miss., told TDmonthly that she sells 3-4 of this high-ticket item each year. 6/7/2012 (Price: $220.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moey's Music Party - Princess Revolution! by LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY
Moey's Music Party - Princess Revolution! by LEMONADE PRODUCTIONS LLC/ MOEY'S MUSIC PARTY

Princess Revolution! is a rocking girl-power concept album by NYC’s multiple award-winning Mommy Rocker, Moey. The songs on this 15-track CD feature subjects like sharing, body image and standing up to bullies while encouraging girls to celebrate their intelligence, confidence and style. The CD also includes musical re-tellings of Sleeping Beauty, The Princess and the Pea, and The Little Mermaid with new endings that provide an empowering twist. The album inspires girls to be helpful heroes who can slay their own dragons or wake themselves up with their own magical kiss. "Princess Revolution is not only 'sparkle-tacular' girly fun, it instills girls with a positive social message that makes them see themselves as confident leaders and achievers," Melissa Levis, president of Lemonade Productions LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval, 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products; 2012 Dr. Toy 10 Best Audio/DVD; 2012 Parent's Choice Gold Award 5/30/2012 (Price: $13.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grocery Cart / Basket by MELISSA & DOUG
Grocery Cart / Basket by MELISSA & DOUG

With sturdy metal construction and pivoting front wheels, this kid-size shopping cart is easy to maneuver, fun to fill and built to last. Dimensions: 23.25" x 15" x 11.75" Assembled. 5/25/2012 (Price: $69.99)

123 Airport Shuttle Bus by PLAYMOBIL INC.
123 Airport Shuttle Bus by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Get to the airport on time with the 1.2.3 Airport Shuttle Bus. Equipped with a luggage compartment, this shuttle can accommodate three passengers and one driver, all included. This set, with its colorful and rounded pieces, is perfect for toddlers who love toys on wheels. Recommended for ages 18 months and up.
— David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in an October 2014 survey that Playmobil 123 was one of his store's best-selling line of preschool toys. 5/25/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sprouts Cure It! My Very Own Doctor Set by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.
Sprouts Cure It! My Very Own Doctor Set by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

Chunky tools made from durable, soft plastic are perfect for encouraging imaginative play. Includes stethoscope, syringe, bandage, ear scope and thermometer. All pieces store in a vinyl doctor’s bag measuring 6.75"W x 5"H.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Gold Seal Award. 5/25/2012 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tableware Set by PLANTOYS
Tableware Set by PLANTOYS

Two complete place settings for pretend meals. Includes 2 plates, 2 bowls, 2 cups, 2 sets of utensils. Made of sustainable PlanWood, a durable new material made from the sawdust leftover from rubberwood products. 5/25/2012 (Price: $24.00)

Playmobil Harbor - Harbor Cafe by PLAYMOBIL INC.
Playmobil Harbor - Harbor Cafe by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Stop by the Harbor Cafe for a little snack while strolling along the waterfront. Enjoy tasty treats and wonderful views from the dock. Includes Cafe building; Playmobil characters: Mother, Child, & Waiter; Table with umbrella & chairs; Beverages & food; Menu sign; and Birds & plant. 5/25/2012 (Price: $28.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Harbor - Kayaker by PLAYMOBIL INC.
Playmobil Harbor - Kayaker by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This kayak really floats in the water. Accessory for the Playmobil Harbor play sets. 5/25/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fraggle Rock Red by MANHATTAN TOY
Fraggle Rock Red by MANHATTAN TOY

Red has an exuberant and athletic nature. She also tends to be highly cynical and sometimes teases her friends. Like Gobo, Red likes to take the lead and they sometimes butt heads. Red has a yellowish orange complexion, orange hair, and wears a red sweater. 5/24/2012 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Katrina by MANHATTAN TOY
Groovy Girls Katrina by MANHATTAN TOY

Katrina is always the most fashionable at the party. Her colorful dress has features one of her favorite colors, purple. Not only is her dress purple, so is her hair; purple highlights are cleverly mixed in with a brownish-red color. Her appearance is striking her trendy outfit and her ultra-sweet personality. Launch date: 2012.
— In a June 2013 survey, three out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls from Manhattan toy were their best-selling dolls.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls are their best-selling doll. 5/24/2012 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Seanna by MANHATTAN TOY
Groovy Girls Seanna by MANHATTAN TOY

Seanna is ready for a good ole time. Her blonde hair and beautiful blue eyes captures everyone's attention while her flowered top and baby blue skirt complete her ensemble. Have some summer-time fun with Seanna. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Suki by MANHATTAN TOY
Groovy Girls Suki by MANHATTAN TOY

Suki loves to Dance! Her flirty dress and flowerific dress lets everyone know that she is ready to have some fun. Her dark black hair features super-cool pink highlights. Her colorful outfit matches her vibrant personality. 5/24/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Gabrielle by MANHATTAN TOY
Groovy Girls Gabrielle by MANHATTAN TOY

Groovy Girls Gabriella is quite the social butterfly. She is always looking for new friends to meet. Her satin eye-catching pink and purple satin gown match the pink highlights in her rich chocolate colored hair. Launch date: 2012.
— In a June 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Groovy Girls are their best-selling doll. 5/24/2012 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Sage by MANHATTAN TOY
Groovy Girls Sage by MANHATTAN TOY

Green and blue are Sage's favorite colors to combine. From her vibrant green eyes to her green and blue dress, Sage's appearance is sure to impress. Her luscious brownish-red locks compliment her orange shoes and colorful appearance. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groovy Girls Amelia by MANHATTAN TOY
Groovy Girls Amelia by MANHATTAN TOY

Groovy Girls Amelia is a total flower girl. She loves every flower and loves to dress in colorful outfits that remind her of the flowers she loves. Her blue, orange and yellow dress is just the thing to bring out her flower-lovin' personality. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Abbey Bominable Doll by MATTEL INC.
Abbey Bominable Doll by MATTEL INC.

There is a new ghoul at Monster High, Abbey Bominable, who is making a scary good impression. Abbey Bominable is the daughter of the Yeti and an exchange student from up north. Abbey would be lost in the snow without her best friend and pet, Shiver, a sweet and loyal Woolly Mammoth. Abbey Bominable doll is fully articulated so she can be posed in many different ways and includes pet Woolly Mammoth Shiver, doll stand, brush, diary and accessory.
― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 90 reviews on Amazon.com. 5/24/2012 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster High Rochelle Goyle Doll by MATTEL INC.
Monster High Rochelle Goyle Doll by MATTEL INC.

The Monster High student body continues to grrr-ow with four new ghouls enrolling this year. Like her fellow classmates, the Parisian-inspired Rochelle Goyle doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Rochelle Goyle is the daughter of the infamous Gargoyles. Rochelle would also be lost without her best friend and sidekick, Roux, a lovable and loyal gargoyle griffin. Because she’s shy, she can sometimes seem like she has a chip on her shoulder, but she’s actually a loyal friend with a rock-solid fashion sense. She wears a black-and-white outfit with silvery accents and bold accessories and comes with her gargoyle griffin named, Roux, diary, doll stand, and brush. Launch date: 2012.
― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews on Amazon.com. 5/24/2012 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney-Pixar MagiClip Brave Merida Doll by MATTEL INC.
Disney-Pixar MagiClip Brave Merida Doll by MATTEL INC.

In the Disney/Pixar movie Brave, Merida is a gorgeous Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This small, collectible Merida doll is the perfect way for girls to recreate favorite movie moments and invent their own adventures. She sports her trademark fiery red hair and comes with two signature fashions from the film. Both outfits feature MagiClip™ for easy dress-up play. Launch date: 2012. 5/24/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney-Pixar Brave Merida Doll by MATTEL INC.
Disney-Pixar Brave Merida Doll by MATTEL INC.

In the exciting animated adventure Brave, Merida is a spirited Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This stunning Merida doll brings the character to vivid life with realistic detailing and a gorgeous, sparkling fashion inspired by the movie. 5/24/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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