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

Bella Sara: Bella by MASTERPIECES PUZZLE CO. INC.

In the magical world of Bella Sara horses, Bella and her three friends invite all kids to hours of imaginative play.  Every Bella Sara puzzle comes with a rare foil card, whose unique activation code allows kids to go online and activate their very own horse.  Cards can be collected, traded and used to play fun card games.  Launch date: July 2007. 6/13/2007 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LeapFrog® U.S.A. Floor Map by MASTERPIECES PUZZLE CO. INC.

MasterPieces and LeapFrog invites children to learn about the United States in a whole new, interactive way.  This new, three-foot foam map features puzzle pieces in the shape of each unique state.  In addition to having pictures specific to each state, many states have special landmarks, such as the Statue of Liberty, that pop up and stand on their own.  Children can even crawl on the soft foam play mat as they build the puzzle and learn.  Launch date: July 2007. 6/13/2007 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzles in Motion: Elvis® by MASTERPIECES PUZZLE CO. INC.

This amazing puzzle actually moves right before one’s eyes.  Assemble the puzzle and watch Elvis, “The King,” dance in  “Jailhouse Rock.”  This Puzzle in Motion feat is made possible by thousands of tiny prisms that create the lenticular phenomenon.  The Puzzles in Motion series also features Marilyn Monroe, with her expressions changing right before one’s eyes.  Launch date: July 2007. 6/13/2007 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Fairies Glitter and Glow Tinker Bell and Friends by MEGA BRANDS

Each of the 150 pieces in this Disney Fairies puzzle set glitters and sparkles.  When the lights are turned out, Tinker Bell and her friends actually glow in the dark.  The puzzle measures 16.25” x 11.5” when assembled.  Launch: June 2007. 6/13/2007 (Price: $4.99)

Kodak Color N' Wipe by MEGA BRANDS

This 63-piece Color N’ Wipe wood puzzle lets kids piece together the puzzle, color the illustrations, wipe off the colors, and then color the illustrations again.  Kids can color and wipe as many times as they like.  The puzzle set includes markers in six different colors for endless fun and creativity.  Available varieties include Baking Biscuits, State Fair Piggy, Aunt Moo’s House and Sand Castle Prince.  The puzzle measures 11” x 12.5” when assembled.  Launch date: June 2007. 6/13/2007 (Price: $5.99)

Triazzle Brainteaser Jigsaw Puzzle by MEGA BRANDS

This brainteaser puzzle is played by first assembling the twelve border pieces, followed by the 16 triangular pieces.  All character combinations must be matched correctly in order to complete the puzzle.  Although the puzzle can be assembled many different ways, there is only one solution.  Available titles include Disney’s Toy Story and Alice in Wonderland, The Simpsons, the wildlife of art of Dan Gilbert and Kodak.  When assembled, the puzzle measures 16” x 13.88”.  Launch date: June 2007. 6/13/2007 (Price: $11.99)

Esphera 360˚ Jigsaw Puzzle – 6" Disney Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End by MEGA BRANDS

Esphera 360˚ takes puzzle players to new dimensions with its one-of-a-kind freestanding sphere shape.  This plastic puzzle is composed of 60 curved pieces and is designed for kids ages six and up.  The spherical puzzle is assembled according to the number system on the back of each curved puzzle piece.  Players seeking more of a challenge can ignore the number system altogether and assemble the pieces based solely on image.  When assembled, the puzzle measures 6” in diameter.  Launch: June 2007. 6/13/2007 (Price: $9.99)

Beleduc Shapes Wall Panel by HAPE

This commercial-grade wall panel is designed specially for young children.  It is great for placement in a child-care or waiting room setting.  Launch date: February 2007. 6/12/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beleduc's 4 Seasons Layer Puzzle by HAPE

This 28-piece puzzle takes children through the four seasons with the four-layer seasons puzzle.  Each layer -- for spring, summer, fall and winter -- has a delightful scene of children playing outside. Launch date: February 2007. 6/12/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

70 Piece Dinosaur Panoramic Floor Puzzle by SAFARI LTD.®

The Dinosaur Panoramic Floor Puzzle features an exclusive image by world-renowned Japanese artist Haruo Takino. This game allows children to develop both problem solving and communication skills while having fun.  When completed, this puzzle measures 39” x 14” in length and can be hung on the wall for decoration.  The Dinosaur and Wild Animal Panoramic Puzzles come in 70, 250 and 1,000 pieces, depending on the desired challenge level. 6/12/2007 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

What's In a Word? Puzzle Activity by UNIVERSITY GAMES

This game combines both puzzles and word games.  Kids begin the game by piecing together the fun carnival scene, after which a word appears at the top of each puzzle.  The goal of the game is to create as many words as possible using the letters of that visible word.  Players can double their points by finding images of their words in the puzzle scene.  For example, over 70 words can be found in the word "celebrations”  — discover words like "robin" and "table," and then find the corresponding pictures in the puzzle.  The game includes a 100-piece puzzle, an answer key and instructions.  The puzzle itself measures 13.5" x 13.5".   Launch Date: March 2006. 6/12/2007 (Price: $6.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

20 Questions For Kids Puzzle Activity by UNIVERSITY GAMES

This puzzle version of 20 Questions consists of two parts.  Kids will first piece together the fun forest scene.  Kids will then try to answer the question clues, searching for each secret identity in the puzzle.  The game includes a 100-piece puzzle and 52 sets of clues and instructions.  The puzzle activity itself measures 13-1/2" x 13-1/2".  Launch Date: March 2006. 6/12/2007 (Price: $6.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1 vs. 100 Playable Puzzle by UNIVERSITY GAMES

NBC’s newest hit game now comes home in this 100-piece boxed puzzle.  One to six players compete against the Mob in this challenging two-sided puzzle.  Questions that players answer correctly and questions that the mob answers wrong slowly lead to the demise of the Mob.  Whenever the Mob answers a question incorrectly, players get to flip over a puzzle piece and start eliminating the Mob.  The goal is to beat the Mob by blacking out the entire puzzle.  Game includes a 14-page booklet with over 130 questions and answers.  Launch Date: February 2007. 6/12/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tangoes Card Sets by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Our additional Card Sets are great for extending play with Tangoes Puzzle Games. Now we've added seven new sets to our collection for even MORE hours of Tangoes challenges: Card Sets 6 though 12! Each pack includes 54 challenging puzzles and solutions on 27 cards - packaged in a slim, resealable plastic container with vibrant new packaging graphics. Each deck fits perfectly into the Tangoes Puzzle Game case.(Note: These card sets are not in order of difficulty; each set simply contains new and different puzzles). 5/29/2007 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tangoes Jr. Puzzle Packs by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Now your preschool child can have even more fun with Tangoes Jr. with three additional Puzzle Packs: Animals, People and Objects. Each Puzzle Pack contains 10 double-sided puzzle cards, and each Puzzle Pack contains recognizable images that offer hours of tangram challenges!

For use with Tangoes Jr.

Buy All Three and Save $3! Three Puzzle Pack Assortment: $18.00 5/29/2007 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Double Tangoes by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Double Tangoes is twice as much fun with twice as many challenges as the original! Use the fourteen puzzle pieces to create 108 unique designs. The sturdy game box includes two sets of fourteen pieces in raspberry and teal, 108 puzzle/solution cards and solutions and a drawstring bag for taking all the fun with you! 5/29/2007 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Tangoes - Royal Blue by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Classic Tangoes in Royal Blue is our perennial best seller and a year-round favorite with both children and adults. Packed in our signature slim plastic case with grooved texturing, this challenging set includes two sets of seven playing pieces in red and blue, along with Card Set One – 27 cards with 54 puzzles and solutions. Also available in convenient peggable Blister Pack. 5/29/2007 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Travel Tangoes — NEW by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Magnetic Travel Tangoes® delivers all the fun of traditional Tangrams in a compact form. Includes seven magnetic puzzle pieces, an integrated play surface, two wire-bound puzzle booklets with 24 puzzles and a snap closure. Choose the puzzle you want to solve. Magnetic pieces stay in place on play surface. If you get stumped, just flip the page to see the solution. Great for short trips, long journeys or even staying at home. Available in three themes: Animals, People and Objects. 5/29/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Crazy by AMERICAN GIRL LLC

This colorful activity book written by Rick Walton and illustrated by Stacy Peterson is filled with crossword puzzles, brainteasers, word searches, logic puzzles and visual games. 5/23/2007 (Price: $7.95)

MTA Subway Map Puzzle by NEW YORK PUZZLE COMPANY LLC

Five boroughs, 24 subway lines and five hundred pieces make up one New York City Puzzle.  This jigsaw puzzle of the officially licensed MTA Subway Map is great for city kids and parents alike, whether they are native New Yorkers or kids eager to learn about subways and trains.  Take a stroll through various neighborhoods and learn how the MTA can best get to those places.  Launch date: April 2007. 5/21/2007 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WonderMaze by MUSEUM TOUR

WonderMaze sharpens kids’ thinking and navigational skills, while teaching them about teamwork and physics. The maze’s magnetic backing holds gravity slides, angled slopes, spinners and pegs that become active as balls enter the maze and tumble down ramps and tunnels. Observing the movement of the balls and what affects those movements will teach kids about the principles of physics and cause and effect. Best of all, teamwork and cooperation are encouraged as children work together to make a giant maze. The maze includes six feature pieces, elbow ramps, two tunnels, six balls and one catch box. This product received a Parents' Choice Silver Honor Fall 2007 Award. 5/21/2007 (Price: $44.95)

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot – Books 1, 2, 3, 4 by MONKEYING AROUND

These puzzles are certainly no ordinary dot-to-dots. With no clues given as to what the final image is, numbers that extend into the thousands and pictures that are amazingly detailed, these books take dot-to-dot puzzles to a whole new level. New designs include double page spreads with more than 1,300 dots. 5/21/2007 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Geokube Sculptural Magnetic Paperweight by NUOP DESIGN

This solid steel paperweight contains strong magnets and weighs 3.5 lbs. It includes eight pieces that allow users to create endless designs. It comes in bronze, matte nickel and copper. 5/21/2007 (Price: $41.99)

4D Warriors Siege Ballista Deluxe Playset A by FAME MASTER ENTERPRISE LTD.

This four-dimensional warriors playset consists of a ballista, a crossbowman, an archer and a medieval knight on a battle horse. Each piece features finely detailed sculpting with hand-painted parts. 4D PUZZLEs are highly recognized for their authentic look, museum-quality painting and finishing, novel and creative designs and educational, enjoyable and inspirational value. Launch date: July 2007. 5/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dino 4D Puzzle "Part 9" by FAME MASTER ENTERPRISE LTD.

These four-dimensional prehistoric dinosaur models consists of 21 to 26 pieces, along with a 6-piece puzzle base.  Each Dinosaur 4D Puzzle toy comes packaged in an ammonite fossil capsule and features finely detailed sculpting with hand-painted parts. When assembled, the dinosaurs are 10 to 15 cm in length.  4D PUZZLEs are highly recognized for their authentic look, museum-quality painting and finishing, novel and creative designs and educational, enjoyable and inspirational value.  Available models include Amargasaurus, Dimetrodon, Raptor and Tyrannosaurus. 5/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]