Girls can be a fabulous fashion designer and create one-of-a-kind outfits with mix 'n match tops, bottoms and accessory clothing stickers. Simply scratch the black coating to reveal sparkling and dazzling effects while learning about the hippest places in England, France, Italy and the USA. The stickers are made in the United States. Launch date: March 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Pressman Toy Corporation has signed an agreement with Good Marketing, Inc., for WaveLength. Appropriate for adults and teens, the game includes more than 1,000 pop culture questions about movies, television, music, sports, history, politics, geography, and even household goods. Scores determine, “Are you and your partner on the same WaveLength?” "Invented by Ed Greenberger, a television newscaster, and friend Stan Loveman, WaveLength has been widely popular in Canada. The game has also won several national and International awards, including an iParenting, National Parenting Center, Major Fun, Dr. Toy and Canadian Toy Testing Council’s Best Bet award," Stephanie Meyering, Account Coordinator, G.S. Schwartz & Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
In this challenging, revolutionized version of Chinese Checkers, players must jump to get all of their pieces to the opposite side of the game board. If one picks a card that instructs him to “turn,” the entire center ring of the game board shifts. This could put a player closer to his goal or set him back. "Pressman Toy’s 2010 line-up features some of its classic games all with exciting fresh twists. This new edition of Chinese Checkers will make children fall in love with the same game their parents and grandparents enjoyed more than 40 years ago!" Stephanie Meyering, Account Coordinator, G.S. Schwartz & Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This 3D board game is designed to sharpen memory skills as kids play with glittery ostriches. Each turn, a player removes an ostrich from the sand. If the ostrich’s head matches the color the player needs, he gets one step closer to winning. Launch date: 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
The goal is to be the first player to pack everything in your backpack and head out to the car and win. Children get the chance to move through the house game board to collect everything needed for vacation. It includes vacation item cards, children movers, backpacks and packing lists. Launch date: 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This game gives kids the chance to take a moveable shopping cart and a shopping list, and race along the supermarket aisles to collect fruits, vegetables, meat and fish. By paying at the end of every turn, players get closer to winning. This brightly colored game board comes with a supermarket shelf, four shopping carts with moveable wheels, 36 coins and six shopping lists. "The Chimp and Zee line of preschool specialty games that have been developed with the help of teacher and parent input. In 2010, an array of new games and puzzles will be added to the award-winning Chimp and Zee line that was introduced last year," Stephanie Meyering, Account Coordinator, G.S. Schwartz & Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
BamBoo Bears are made with soft organic materials and bright eye-catching colors to give eco-friendly a stylish new twist. BamBoo Bears are made from luxurious natural bamboo, organic cotton and hemp. They are dyed with safe, low-impact cold water dyes, and stuffed with hypo-allergenic corn-fiber stuffing. "Bamboo fiber is ideal for creating high-quality, soft, and silky fabrics. The feel of bamboo fleece is routinely described as 'soft as cashmere.' Bamboo is grown without the use of pesticides, and is naturally antimicrobial. A bamboo crop can be re-grown every 3 to 5 years, preventing deforestation. Bamboo absorbs ... 35-percent more carbon dioxide from the air than cotton," Sandra Lippard, Founder, Planet Fred, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 14, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Aliens are on the loose and it’s up to the players to capture them. Everybody’s got aliens, but there are only two capture markers. The goal is to catch as many aliens as possible before the next player grabs the capture marker. The first to capture all of his or her aliens wins the game. Launch date: July 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Three bands of pirates have discovered an island brimming with treasure. The goal is to conquer the island by capturing the gold and silver, or by eliminating the enemy pirates. Players must position their pirates carefully, as enemies are all around and they are hungry for treasure. "Unique pirate figures make the game very attractive out in the store," Leah Sugar, VP Marketing, Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Players should gather their sunglasses, snowshoes and mosquito spray for travel to the Americas. Players use destination and transportation tiles to chart a course through North, Central and South America and the Caribbean — touring by airplane, cruise ship or on foot. With a little luck and clever planning, they just might outmaneuver their fellow travelers and be the first to make connections for a complete 10-day journey. It's "exclusive to the specialty market, great for families and educational settings," Leah Sugar, VP Marketing, Out of the Box Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 7, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
For two to four players, Stranded is a fast-paced light strategy game where being last will make one first. Players remove randomly placed game pieces from the platform in hopes of trapping their opponents. But each piece that is removed changes the game surface, creating new moves for some and different strategies for others. Suspense will mount with every move or remove as players try not to fall into their own trap. "Each game played has different moves you can make to either win or set yourself up for losing. The clear box top packaging gives the consumer a perfect look at the colorful playing board. This attractive and intriguing design draws consumers to the product," Todd Jacobs, Vice President, Talicor, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This colorful version of Memo features some of the smartest animals from the animal kingdom, such as the elephant, chimpanzee, dolphin and parrot. Players try to match up as many of them as they can before their opponent. Terra Toys produces "environmentally friendly products that teach about conservation through an easy to understand medium, Saving Wild Animals," Sean Tyrrell, Category Manager, Terra Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Shoulder Buddies are a collectible, educational accessory that kids can wear on their shoulders, backpacks, hats, etc. Shoulder Buddies are packaged with a collectible "Smarts" card that teaches their "Smarts" through an easy-to-remember acronym. A "Shoulder Buddies Coin" is also included, which is used to attach them to your shoulder. They also have a hole on their back so that kids can attach them to their backpacks with a keychain, which is also included with the product. There's also a book that corresponds to the Shoulder Buddy characters. "Shoulder Buddies are very unique because they are an adorable character that can be worn on the shoulder," Jeaneen & Kevin Muller, Managing Members, Shoulder Fun USA, LLC, told TDmonthly. "They definitely attract attention when wearing them and our variety of characters each have a different learning message that comes with them." Launch date: October 2009. 3/10/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Animal and shape bracelets are made to be worn, traded and collected. These shaped bands are made of silicone, and they bounce right back to their shape after each and every wear. The Sightings bands even glow in the dark. Every pack contains six custom-designed shapes: Big Foot, Ghost, Alien, Mothman, Jersey Devil and Loch Ness Monster. An all-kid test group helped the company develop these designs. There are four of each design in a pack, for a total of 24 bands. "Our bigger bands are stronger than the competitor’s and are nice and comfy to wear. And they are all glittery on the arm!" April Mraz, CEO, OCG Products, LLC, told TDmonthly. "The packaging itself is a nice add-on: a reusable plastic pouch with a zipper and metal ball chain. Perfect for attaching to purses, backpacks, or belt loops to carry bands in style!" Launch date: March 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This charming, soft-bodied baby doll has sleeping eyes and can suck on its thumb or his pacifier, just like a real baby. Suce-Pouce can wear any 14" baby doll fashion from the Corolle collection. Launch date: 2008. 3/10/2010 (Price: $60) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This 12” charmer is designed to encourage hugs and capture hearts. Dressed in a bright polka dot dress with coordinating headband, Calin has a soft “beanbag” body that can be posed just like a real baby. "Headquartered in the Loire Valley, the storybook region of Langeais, France, Corolle is a brand that embodies all the values of childhood. The extraordinary attention to detail in all their dolls and accessories reflect the company’s reputation — established over three decades — for quality materials and classic design. Each doll’s expression, hair, skin tone and limb features are realistic and natural, and a light scent of vanilla is added to the vinyl for sensory appeal. Designed for durability and playability, Corolle dolls are created for a lifetime of hugs," Liza Grando, Account Executive, Moss-Tucker Associates, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
With talkatoo™ parents can share a little love with their kids whenever they're apart and wherever they go. Talkatoo™ voice recordable pendants let kids and their parents record and share sweet notes, helpful reminders or encouraging words so they can feel more connected when they’re not together. They come with six different fun designs — some for boys, some for girls and even some for moms. They can be worn as a necklace or clipped to a backpack, lunchbox, belt loop, etc. Launch date: May 31, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Kids scratch the black coating to design and create one-of-a-kind sparkling and colorful stickers. They can learn cool fun facts about arctic animals, rainforest and sea creatures, space marvels and more. Each pack features 20 sticker shapes that can be customized with kids' unique decorations. The stickers are made in the USA. Launch date: March 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
This technically sophisticated top not only features pulsing and flashing LED lights but also laser beams. There’s also an electronic soundtrack to accompany the blurring, mesmerizing performance with the constantly changing light patterns. Launch date: March 10, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Girls use the light box with the fashion films and sketch sheets to start drawing some of the 100+ clothing and accessory combinations. They can use the design guide for inspiration to find theiir inner diva and start sketching their own designer wardrobe. "This light box sketch kit is a huge draw for any girl. They can start their sketches out on the right path by tracing the outlines of the clothing. Plus, the design guide in this kit is amazing — it has easy to follow instructions, ideas, and tips on how to make their designs look like a professional drew them," Sarah Koth, PR Manager, Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $31.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Licensed by Major League Baseball, this card game simulates an actual baseball game, with two players/teams, nine innings, three outs per inning, walkins-runs-outs, etc. Team-specific and generic titles are available. "Unlike any other baseball game, the MLB card game is like playing baseball and because of its convenient size, can be played almost anywhere," Sandy Bergeson, Executive VP, TDC Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Reminiscing is the game for people over 30 and the younger people they let play. Asking pop culture questions from 1950-2009, this fun family game includes questions that allow players to reminisce about their own personal past. "In this game, older is better, but [it] plays best with teams of mixed ages," Sandy Bergeson, Exec. VP of TDC Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 5, 2009. 3/10/2010 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
SOLAR PET ROCK by Desk Pets is the rocking robot that responds to light. The more light it gets, the more it rocks. Four different colors rock in four different ways. The Solar Pet Rock uses 100-percent green energy for power. Batteries never need to be replaced. Launch date: August 29, 2009. 3/10/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
BusyKiddy includes a collection of small toys and activities conveniently packaged in a reusable lunch bag — perfect for entertaining kids in restaurants, appointments or short trips. "We combine products from a variety of quality vendors to create an activity kit that will entertain for hours," Jennifer Untermeyer, owner, PurpleSnakes LLC (DBA TravelKiddy), told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2009. 3/10/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
Part of the Wild Animal Series by Papo, this hand-painted figure is very detailed and shows an authentic representation of how tigresses carry around their little bundles. It is approximately 1:20 scale. "Papo wildlife series is easily the best quality figure for the price. The proportion and stance are exact as well as the coloration," Brian Shackelton, Operation Manager, Hotaling Imports Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. 3/10/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]
