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IQ Link by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC
IQ Link by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

The newest edition to SmartGames hit IQ series, IQ Link draws players 8 and up into its mesmerizing challenges as they work to fit 36 colorful and fun-shaped puzzle parts into the 24 free spaces on the game board. This compact game is perfect for traveling and comes with 120 challenges for hours of brain-building fun.Launch date: 2013. 1/17/2013 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lauri Tall-Stacker Smart Shapes by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.
Lauri Tall-Stacker Smart Shapes by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

What do you get with basic geomentric shapes made of Lauri crepe rubber and 21 tall-stacker Pegs? You get toy that entertains preschoolers for hours in convenient travel case for kids on the go. They'll fill all the holes, sort the pegs by color, and see how high the pegs will stack. With to holes per shape, it's also counting toy that lays good foundation for early math skills. When finished playing, kids will have fun putting the shapes back in the puzzle frame.
— In a November 2013 survey, Richard Gibson, owner of Learning Express of Newton in Newton, Mass., told TDmonthly that they make $5,000 a year on Tall Stackers alone. 1/15/2013 (Price: $14.99)

Puzzle Match - The Pet Shop by WOWOPOLIS LLC
Puzzle Match - The Pet Shop by WOWOPOLIS LLC

Different from traditional memory games in which two identical cards are matched, Puzzle Match has kids search and match three puzzle piece parts of one image to complete the match. For example, players search for puzzle pieces of the head, body and claws of a parrot to make the match. As an added value, once kids finish the memory game and match the interlocking pieces, the pieces can be assembled into a giant, beautifully illustrated scene. "Unlike traditional memory games in which two identical cards must be found for the match, Puzzle Match - The Pet Shop has players searching and matching three different parts of one full picture to make the match," Ari Weinstock, CEO of Wowopolis, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2013.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Picks New Products 1/8/2013 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

USA PUZZLE CUBES by SMART PLAY LLC
USA PUZZLE CUBES by SMART PLAY LLC

A six-sided block puzzle that encourages kids to re-create familiar animals, landmarks and map of USA. Turn the blocks to make 6 different puzzles...mix and match for more creative fun. Great educational toy that challenges the cognitive skills in assembling the matching blocks. Large 2” Blocks are easy to hold and play with. Includes a slide-out tray and mini images of completed puzzles. Launch date: February 2013. 1/8/2013 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Topobots by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION
Topobots by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

Hero, Vampire, Rocker and Pirate styles available.  Mix and match; the more kids collect, the more possibilities they have. Recycled wood, made in the USA. 1/8/2013 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gears & Puzzles - Deluxe by PLANTOYS
Gears & Puzzles - Deluxe by PLANTOYS

Explore and build EVEN MORE endless possibilities by combining the expanded assortment of gears. Place the puzzle pieces together and watch the amazing movement you can create by spinning and twirling the gears. (24 pieces included) 12/17/2012 (Price: $40.00)

SmartMax Flower Palace by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC
SmartMax Flower Palace by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

SmartMax Flower Palace provides your child with four colorful flower-shaped pieces, along with 19 magnetic medium bars, 16 large ball-shaped magnetic connectors, and two peaked rooftops so she can use their imagination to build a multitude of creations. These extra-large pieces make it easy to use creative-thinking skills to mix-and-match the pieces and create new combinations. Unique houses and large-scale castles are among just a few of the many options. Children can use the four panels to strengthen the structure of their construction and build walls, floors, or forts. Flower Palace is one of several new 2012 sets in the award-winning SmartMax® magnetic construction toy line. It can also be combined with all existing Smart Max ® sets for unending play opportunities.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best Picks 12/14/2012 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Temple In Paradise Scramble Squares® 9-Piece Puzzle by b. dazzle, inc.
Temple In Paradise Scramble Squares® 9-Piece Puzzle by b.  dazzle, inc.

The Temple In Paradise Scramble Squares® 9-piece educational brain teaser puzzle for all ages celebrates The San Marga (“The Good Path”) Iraivan Temple being constructed at the foot of an extinct volcano on Kauai, the northernmost of the Hawaiian Islands. The temple is being constructed at Kauai's Hindu Monastery, 5 miles from the town of Kapaa, 4 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. The temple construction commenced in 1975 and is scheduled for completion in 2017. There are Hindu temples in virtually every nation on earth, over 1,000 in the United States and nearly a million in India, but this temple was destined to be unique—a white-granite edifice being brought stone by stone from south central India after being hand-carved by 75 sculptors working for 27 years with simple bamboo-handled mallets and tens of thousands of mild steel chisels. Their monumental efforts reflect the ultimate in artisan craftsmanship and design, surrounded by as beautiful a setting as the paradise island of Kauai could provide.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best Picks 12/14/2012 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peek-a-Boo Panda Baby & Toddler Toy by MELISSA & DOUG
Peek-a-Boo Panda Baby & Toddler Toy by MELISSA & DOUG

This wooden panda baby toy loves to play peekaboo. Hear the click and clack as its paws flap up to cover the cheerful face, then push them down again to say, "Hello!" Even babies can bring about a big visual change with just a simple motion, so they're encouraged to keep exploring as fine motor skills grow naturally. Made with select hardwood and child-safe dyes, First Play Peek-a-Boo Panda makes a heartwarming baby-shower gift. 12/14/2012 (Price: $7.99)

500 pc Square Forever Young - Hobby Horse by MASTERPIECES PUZZLE CO. INC.
500 pc Square Forever Young - Hobby Horse by MASTERPIECES PUZZLE CO. INC.

This collection of puzzles features the whimsical artwork of Hayley Gillespie. Inspired by her son; they conjure the feeling of what it is to be a child and how short and special that time can be. The puzzle itself has 500 pieces and the chipboard used is made of recycled materials. Design: Hobby Horse. Finished dimensions: 19x19 inches. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Imported. 12/11/2012 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tantrix Match by FAMILY GAMES INC.
Tantrix Match by FAMILY GAMES INC.

Attempt to cover the pre-marked puzzle cards whit your Tantrix tiles until the puzzle in completed; it's a challenge every step-of-the-way. Twelve puzzle cards with 3 levels of difficulty and 3 different objectives fit into the wooden puzzle frame. Includes: 1 Wooden Match tray, 13 Tantrix™ tiles, 12 Puzzle cards, Instructions. 12/11/2012 (Price: $14.99)

Puzzle Doubles Glow In The Dark Dino by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL
Puzzle Doubles Glow In The Dark Dino by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Learning about dinosaurs has never been so much fun. Expand your knowledge of dinosaurs with this 100-piece Puzzle Double! After you put the puzzle together, turn off the lights and the puzzle glows in the dark! Additionally turn the puzzle over and you have a coloring activity. The bright illustrations encourage parent-child conversation. Each 100-piece puzzle measures a giant 3’ X 2’. Launch date: November 2012. 12/5/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lift and Learn 123 by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL
Lift and Learn 123 by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

This fun and colorful tray puzzle features numbers and equations and will encourage children to develop counting and early math skills. Lined text teaches uppercase and lowercase handwriting skills. Pictures are also printed under the pieces to guide younger children. Launch date: November 2012. 12/5/2012 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lift and Learn ABC by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL
Lift and Learn ABC by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

This fun and colorful tray puzzle features the alphabet and will encourage children to develop letter recognition skills.  Lined text teaches uppercase and lowercase handwriting skills.  Pictures are also printed under the pieces to guide younger children. Launch date: November 2012. 12/5/2012 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Forest Babies Beginner Puzzle by PETIT COLLAGE
Forest Babies Beginner Puzzle by PETIT COLLAGE

Progressive puzzles grow with kids. As preschoolers master the 3-piece puzzle, they then progress to the 4-piece, 5-piece, and 6-piece puzzles. Four puzzles included in each set. Easy slide box allows for quick clean-up. Large chunky puzzle pieces measure about 2x3" each. Made with 80% recycled content and printed with vegetable based inks. Conforms with CPSIA and ASTM standards. 12/4/2012 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color + Number Sudoku Game Set by SUKUGO LLC
Color + Number Sudoku Game Set by SUKUGO LLC

Loved by players of every age and skill level, the goal of Sudoku - a fun, addictive logic game - is to fill all 81 spaces on the 9x9 playing area with numbers, such that all digits 1-9 are used once per row, per column and per 3x3 region. Designed with balance in mind, our innovative approach to Sudoku equally engages both halves of the brain - the right side works on numerical challenges and reasoning while the left side focuses on color patterns and creativity. Although the large game board and colorful numbered pieces are designed to be enjoyed collaboratively with a partner, it's just as fun to play individually. Each Set includes: 1) Game Board (11.4" x 11.4") with Colored areas easy to distinguish each 3x3 region and indented round spaces to keep everything in place. 2) Round Game Pieces (216) includes, 81 primary game pieces which are identifiable by both colors and numbers and has a black or white star on its reverse side for use in other games, and 135 secondary game pieces with 15 of each number which are smooth and can move and slide easily. 3) Covered Storage Tray for easy to organize and store game pieces with ergonomic, rounded design which makes accessing the smooth game pieces easy. 4) Sukugo® Booklet with game instructions and 100 Sudoku games (10 levels of difficulty) and solutions. And 5) Carrying Case with Padded, zipper-closing case fits easily on a bookshelf and external pocket holds game piece tray and booklet.

 11/30/2012 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PathWords™ Jr. by THINKFUN
PathWords™ Jr. by THINKFUN

PathWords Jr. is a clever word search puzzle with a twist. To complete each themed challenge, place colorful Tetris-style puzzle pieces over letters to spell a word forward or backwards. With its unique design and tactile appeal, PathWords Jr. builds spatial reasoning and strengthens vocabulary with clever graphic hints and funny word play. An ideal game for children ages 6 and  up, PathWords Jr. instills a lifelong love of word puzzles and logic games.
Awards: Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product Award; ASTRA Best Toys winner in 2011; Creative Child Puzzle of the Year; Parents' Choice (Gold); Oppenheim Toy Portfolio (Platinum); Teachers' Choice; National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA).
— As of 11/15/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 17 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Helps build logic and spacial skills; helps kids develop literacy skills. 11/8/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MICROBES ATTACK! by DADDY-O PRODUCTIONS, INC.
MICROBES ATTACK! by DADDY-O PRODUCTIONS, INC.

A great new brainteaser with 100+ different puzzles, from the inventor of "Kanoodle" (TM) Fun microbe shaped pieces come stored in a cool petri dish carrying case. Launch date: 2012. 10/25/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Build 3-D Wonders of the World by PAPERLANDMARKS
Build 3-D Wonders of the World by PAPERLANDMARKS

Throughout history, many famous landmarks have been deemed "Wonders of the World," from ancient sites to modern-day feats of architecture. Inside this kit users will find ready-to-fold templates to create 6 stunning, highly detailed, 3-D paper models of some of the most famous structures of anciet and modern times. Includes a 56-page project book and pre-punched and scored project sheets to make 6 models. Launch date: August 29, 2012. Launch date: October 2012. 10/23/2012 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Soft Shapes Chunky Puzzle Playset - Magical Kingdom by INNOVATIVEKIDS
Soft Shapes Chunky Puzzle Playset - Magical Kingdom by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Made entirely of child-safe foam, these huggable, squeezable, touchable favorites are designed to get kids learning while playing in the bath. Perfect for bath time, playtime, anytime fun and learning.
Fairy-tale fantasies come to life in royal fashion as kids pop out a princess, prince, enchanted castle and more from a beautiful magical kingdom. Launch date: April 2012. 10/23/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Start Giant Floor Puzzles: Dinosaurs by INNOVATIVEKIDS
Green Start Giant Floor Puzzles: Dinosaurs by INNOVATIVEKIDS

The land of dinosaurs comes back to life in an amazing detailed scene filled with all types of favorite dinosaurs. After completing the giant floor puzzle, kids will have a blast naming all the different dinosaurs. Launch date: March 2012. 10/23/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

green start™ chunky wooden puzzles: big and little by INNOVATIVEKIDS
green start™ chunky wooden puzzles: big and little by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Each fun animal piece is the same shape, but four are large and four are small. Kids can match the big pieces with the little pieces or mix them up to make different pairs or patterns. Skills in this puzzle: Recognition of size relationships; Understanding of sorting, matching, pairing, and patterning; Slight visual support in wells. 10/23/2012 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Where's Waldo Now? 25th Anniversary Edition by CANDLEWICK PRESS
Where's Waldo Now? 25th Anniversary Edition by CANDLEWICK PRESS

Prepare to find: A striking new jacketed cover, an original poster on the underside of the jacket, a spot-the-difference game between the jacket and the self-cover designs, a gatefold with a new visual checklist on every spread, a never-before-seen section of artwork revealed on every spread, and new things to search for. Launch date: September 2012. 10/1/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cobra Twist by SMART ZONE
Cobra Twist by SMART ZONE

Place the cubes on the boards to create 3-D snakes that will keep you rattling for hours. Follow the clues on the challenge boards, and place the cubes accordingly Develops 3-D logical and spatial vision. Launch date: May 2012. 9/25/2012 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Butterfly A to Z Puzzle by BEGINAGAIN
Butterfly A to Z Puzzle by BEGINAGAIN

The 26 piece brightly stained But erfl y teaches children let ers with fun puzzle play. One side of this puzzle teaches upper case let ers and turn it over to learn lower-case. The But erfl y A to Z Puzzle is carefully craf ed & stained with child-safe stains. The But erfl y A to Z Puzzle comes packaged with an easy clean up storage box made from Beech wood. Made from Natural Rubber wood, stained with child safe stains, box made from Beech wood, manufactured in China. 9/25/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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