TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Puzzles & Skill Product Category

BrainBox - Nature by MINDWARE

This clever memory recall game challenges players to memorize as many details as they can in just 10 short seconds. To play, turn the timer over, concentrate on the card and try to memorize as many details of the picture as you can. Players then roll the die to determine which question will be asked and quiz each other on what they remember. Is the starfish red or blue? What 'giant' creature is shown? Is a purple coral shown? The nature theme will keep young minds engaged in this fast-paced game of concentration and detail. 5/28/2010 (Price: $14.99)

Learning Mates - Sidekick! by POPULAR PLAYTHINGS

The Sidekick is a puzzle and game companion designed for people on the go, whether traveling by car, hiking, or camping. Everything needed to play 15 games and solve 10 puzzles fits neatly into a compact case with a different puzzle and game board printed on each side. It features a nylon strap to attach it to the top of one's leg if a flat surface is unavailable. Product dimensions: 5.375" H x 4.25" W x 1.125" D 5/28/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3D Color View Puzzle - Dolphin Paradise by LAFAYETTE PUZZLE FACTORY LTD.

This 1,000-piece puzzle comes with 3D glasses and features art by puzzle artist Howard Robinson. It comes in an 8" x 8" x 3" box and measures 20" x 27" when completed. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Grasslands" Multi-Layer Puzzle by George Luck by AMERICAN PUZZLE COMPANY

George Luck's classic wooden puzzle features various African animals. 5/25/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Letters to Santa" Wooden Puzzle by AMERICAN PUZZLE COMPANY

The classic children's holiday story is told in a multi-layer wooden puzzle. 5/25/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"The Iron Horse" Jigsaw Puzzle by AMERICAN PUZZLE COMPANY

This wooden traditional-cut 98-piece puzzle is contained in a wooden frame and is suitable for display. 5/25/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yankee Ingenuity Tavern Puzzle by TUCKER-JONES HOUSE INC.

Handcrafted and American-made, the Yankee Ingenuity puzzle challenges an individual to remove the ring. 5/17/2010 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spell-A-Puzzle by JOHN N. HANSEN CO. INC

As children piece together these 21 clever puzzles, they practice early spelling and reading skills.
 5/14/2010 (Price: $16.00)

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

This Springbok puzzle features unique interlocking pieces and offers 60, 350, and 400 piece formats.  Its pieces are 18 percent thicker than the industry average and are made in the United States from 100% recycled materials using soy-based inks. 5/13/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crazy Toys by WHITE MOUNTAIN PUZZLES

Designed by artist Lori Schory, The Crazy Toys Jigsaw Puzzle is a 24” x 30,” 1000-piece toy-themed puzzle. The puzzle is made  in the United States from recycled materials.
— Sue Wrzesinski, owner of Toy House and Baby Too in Jackson, Mich., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that puzzles from White Mountain were among her best sellers. 5/13/2010 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Canvas Collection by THE CANADIAN GROUP

The 1,000-piece Canvas Collection brings four images to life as real art. Both box and puzzle feature a linen texture offering the look and feel of the original painting. The beautiful imagery features magnificent country scenes that may take the puzzler to another place. 5/4/2010 (Price: $12.99)

Studio Series by THE CANADIAN GROUP

The Studio Series is an assortment of four 500-piece round puzzles with real wooden pieces that features top rated images by renowned artists Hansel, Sundrum, Daniel and Boehme. Sue Harrison of The Canadian Group told TDmonthly, "Great images and a great feel provides a premium puzzling experience!" 5/4/2010 (Price: $12.99)

Majestic Collector Tins by THE CANADIAN GROUP

The Majestic assortment features a selection of top-rated art imagery on challenging, 1,500-piece puzzles. A matching collection is available in 2,000-piece count and blended costing is available to combine assortments. 5/4/2010 (Price: $12.99)

Taste of Tuscany Collection by THE CANADIAN GROUP

The Taste of Tuscany Collection features four masterful artist images that carry the puzzler away to a peaceful Italian vista. Each puzzle comes with a shaped collector's tin that can be used to store the puzzle or hold other mementos. 5/4/2010 (Price: $9.99)

Friendlies Bug Lacing Cards by eeBoo corp.

The insect inventory in this charming set of lacing cards includes a pink butterfly, buzzing honeybee, spotted ladybug, darting dragonfly and a green grasshopper at rest. Little fingers will love lacing around each creature, making the pictures pop. Launch date: 2010. 5/4/2010 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mother & Babies Puzzle by eeBoo corp.

Wildlife illustrations grace this puzzle. Kids can learn the names of animals like hedgehog, hippopotamus, fox and others. It is illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Launch date: January 2010. 5/4/2010 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chalkboard Floor Puzzle by LAFAYETTE PUZZLE FACTORY LTD.

The Crayola Chalkboard Floor puzzle is a 2ft x 3ft puzzle that kids can draw on over and over again. Made up of 48 extra large, sturdy pieces, the unique chalkboard surface allows kids to draw on and erase the puzzle in a mess-free way. Crayola Sidewalk Chalk is included. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 5/4/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

eeBoo 100-piece Puzzles (USA and World Maps) by eeBoo corp.

Kids can learn geography, countries, states, capitols and industries with these giant 18" x 27" puzzles made from thick, sturdy board with a beautiful finish. Roisin Ross of eeBoo told TDmonthly, "Beautiful illustration with vibrant colors set these apart from the standard puzzle maps for kids." 4/30/2010 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Cars 100-piece Puzzle by MUDPUPPY PRESS

This rectangular 100-piece puzzle measures 18" x 12" when complete. Mudpuppy's 100-piece puzzles come in a hinged storage tin. Mudpuppy Press Public Relations Assistant Shanya Lewis told TDmonthly, "The artwork is great and the puzzles are fun!" 4/30/2010 (Price: $14) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monsters 63-piece Puzzle by MUDPUPPY PRESS

The 63 pieces form an 18" x 14" jigsaw puzzle and fit into a 6"-high, 5"-diameter cylindrical canister with a colorful rope handle. The Monsters puzzle greyboard contains 90-percent recycled paper and its packaging contains a minimum of 70-percent recycled paper. All materials are printed with non-toxic, soy-based inks, and CE and ASTM tested for safety. 4/30/2010 (Price: $14) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

At the Zoo 42-piece Puzzle by MUDPUPPY PRESS

Mudpuppy 42-piece puzzles measure 16" square when assembled. The pieces are packed in a sturdy, 5" cube box with a colorful rope handle and are CE and ASTM tested to ensure safety. The puzzle's greyboard is made of 90-percent recycled paper, and the packaging is 70-percent recycled paper and printed with non-toxic, soy-based inks. Mudpuppy Press Public Relations Assistant Shanya Lewis told TDmonthly, "With themes like robots, princesses, cars, animals and classic characters like The Very Hungry Caterpillar and the Rainbow Fish, Mudpuppy 42-piece Puzzles make great gifts!"
— Kristin Dolle, manager of Playthings Toy Shoppe in Louisville, Ky., said that puzzles from MudPuppy were a best-seller in the category. 4/30/2010 (Price: $12) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweet Treats Color Me Puzzle by MUDPUPPY PRESS

This 24-piece, two-sided puzzle has a sturdy 5.5" x 9.75" x 2.75" sliding drawer box. It features a full-color front and black-line reverse and includes five wipe-off crayons. The completed puzzle measures 10" x 15". It is printed with non-toxic inks and CE tested for safety, and the puzzle greyboard contains 90-percent recycled paper. 4/30/2010 (Price: $14) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gourmet Magazine - Homemade Jams Jigsaw Puzzle by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

This 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle features a delicious assortment of berries and jams from the cover of Gourmet Magazine. Adam Silver, CEO of New York Puzzle Company, told TDmonthly, "The Gourmet line of jigsaw puzzles includes three free recipe cards based on the puzzle theme to make at home." 4/30/2010 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Car Crazy Floor Puzzle by MUDPUPPY PRESS

The Car Crazy Floor Puzzle is packaged in a sturdy, stackable box. The product features 24 jumbo pieces and a colorful rope handle. Puzzle dimensions are 24" x 36". Box dimensions are 8" x 3.5". 4/30/2010 (Price: $17) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

New Yorker - Beachgoing Jigsaw Puzzle by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

This bustling beach has plenty of detail to satisfy even the biggest of puzzle aficionados. The 1000-piece Beachgoing puzzle features the July 8, 1939 cover of the New Yorker.  Adam Silver, CEO of New York Puzzle Company, told TDmonthly, this product is "made in the USA from extra-thick puzzle board to ensure for better play and a better fit." 4/30/2010 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]