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Snow and rain can keep kids inside during February, so take a look at some toys that will make home feel cozy and fun.
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Omni Tech Figures™ Ryan Sheckler Action Figure by ACTION SPORTS TOYS
This Omni Tech figure representing professional skateboarder Ryan Sheckler features the Omni Tech Figures™ technology that enables the movement of the action figure and the skateboard both independently and together, allowing the toy to move with life-like movement and execute skateboard tricks. The key is in the high tech design of the OMNI HANDLE which gives you complete control of the figure and its board. It's simple to use, but difficult to master. 11/16/2009 (Price: $24.99; Age: 8 and Up)
Scarab Illusions Thinking Putty by CRAZY AARON ENTERPRISES, INC.
Shimmering like the Scarab beetle of ancient Egypt, this Soothing Blue has Cerulean highlights and morphs into a royal purple right before your eyes. Tin contains a 1/5 lb of Thinking Putty inside. 11/11/2009 (Price: $9.95) ENTER CRAZY AARON ENTERPRISES, INC. TOYSHOW
Citiblocs Turquoise - 54 pieces by CITIBLOCS LLC
On its own, or as an addition to any Citiblocs building set, this 54-piece turquoise and green set is a wonderful way to get started building simple or complex structures with color accents. You can expand your building horizons by adding additional sets including the 200, 300, 500, 800 and even 1,000 piece sets! All Citiblocs Wooden Building Sets are compatible and interchangeable with each other. Citiblocs are made in Vietnam. 1/12/2010 (Price: $17.00; Age: 3 and Up) ENTER CITIBLOCS LLC TOYSHOW
Eco Soccer Ball - Club (Size 3, Dots) by FAIR TRADE SPORTS INC.
This eco-friendly Club soccer training ball is made of synthetic leather and a latex bladder with 32 hand-stitched panels. It is fully compliant with official international ball standards. Printed on the multiple panels are an assortment of colorful dots. "[It] is an eye-catching, fun ball, and labeled with RESPECT — for the game, for the sport, for the players, even for the hands who made the ball, as it is fair trade certified, meaning you can be assured that the adults who hand-stitch these quality balls are paid a certified living wage and ensured healthy working conditions," Monica Turley, administrative assistant for Fair Trade Sports, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009. 12/8/2009 (Price: $44.99; Age: 1 to 8)
Say-N-Play - Home Version by ADVANCE GAMES LLC
This interactive computer program features games and activities designed to help children practice articulation skills. It uses speech recognition technology that monitors children's speech into a headset; characters respond to their voice in various practice drills. It includes a Lesson Mode and Free Play Mode, and there are easy, medium and hard difficulty settings. The Home Version stores up to three player profiles, while the Professional Version accommodates up to 15. 1/29/2010 (Price: $129.00; Age: 4 to 9) ENTER ADVANCE GAMES LLC TOYSHOW
Shailie™ Starter by STYLE PAIGE LLC
It's the kit that gets you going (ages 6+) The Shailie™ Starter includes one life size pink and white polka dot dress form, a must for any aspiring fashion designer. The Starter also includes the Base top and skirt so you can easily attach and detach all of your Shailie™ dress pieces and accessories, a Starter dress - in 9 pieces, and a Shailie™ Closet for storage. 8/19/2009 (Age: 6 and Up)
Disney's Princess and the Frog Magnetic Paper Doll Tin by LEE PUBLICATIONS
Each Mini-Tin has the beautiful Princess Tiana and charming Prince Naveen printed on the top. The set includes a large sheet of magnets with outfits, accessories and friends to act out magical adventure. Dress Princess Tiana and her Prince Naveen up in a variety of outfits. Bonus story card is included. Kids can store the magets inside the tin for easy clean-up. Launch date: 2009. 1/12/2010 (Price: $7.75; Age: 3 to 99) ENTER LEE PUBLICATIONS TOYSHOW
Hop! 55 (22") by TMI TOYMARKETING INTERNATIONAL INC.
This Hop Ball is the very best quality in hopping balls! Made from the super strong, yet soft latex-free vinyl material for long lasting use and durability. Great exercise product for indoors and smooth safe outoor surfaces. Promotes children's body coordination, balance, and lymph circulation. Special patented handgrip safety handle. Maximum sustainable weight up to 600 lbs based on the size of the ball. 1/25/2006 (Price: $28.00; Age: 6 and Up) ENTER TMI TOYMARKETING INTERNATIONAL INC. TOYSHOW
Buckyballs™ by Zoomdoggle by MAXFIELD & OBERTON
This set includes 216 powerful rare earth magnets that can be molded, shaped and snapped together in an endless variety of configurations. Each Buckyball has two poles — one repels, one attracts. Not intended for children. Watch video
— Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., sold nine of 24 units in two days after opening a box for display, she told TDmonthly. Two of 39 retailers named Buckyballs as a best-selling travel toy in March 2010.
— Buckyballs were great sellers at Figpickels Toy Emporium in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, in Aug. 2010. “Just today, a lady said they were a ‘great stress reliever,’” said owner Brett Sommer. “We have a video playing that shows an almost magical use of the product and it appeals to adults as well as kids.”
— May 27, 2010 RECALL of 175,000 sets (prior to March 2010) with 13+ labeling violating a federal standard that powerful magnets not be sold to children under 14. 11/25/2009 (Price: $29.95; Age: 13 and Up)
Max's Mud™ Natural Sculpting Dough by MAX'S MUD
This fragrance-free natural sculpting dough is certified organic and certified gluten free. Packaged in recyclable and reusable containers, the naturally anti-microbial dough is made in the USA. It comes in brown, white, yellow, red, orange, purple, blue and green. 1/29/2010
Little Princess Activity Toy by MARY MEYER CORP.
This Little Princess 9" activity toy features rattle, squeak and crinkle sounds. It can hang from a crib or stroller. Launch date: 2010. 1/14/2010 (Age: 0 and Up)
Five Crowns by SET ENTERPRISES INC.
In this game of five suits, the play starts with three cards where 3s are wild; the next hand has four cards and 4s are wild ... working up to the last hand when kings are wild. Each of the royal families is portrayed in original art and has its own colors. The Renaissance design results in beautiful, collector-style cards that make game play fun for the full 11 rounds. There are no aces or 2s in the game.
— This take-off on Rummy, only with five suits instead of four, sells well for Andy Detling, owner of Whoops! & Co. in Minocqua, Wis. “I noticed more of a return to family games this year,” said Cheri Sims, store manager of White Rabbit Toys in Ann Arbor, Mich., who said this game was one such game that families were stocking up on.
— In summer 2007, three of 32 retailers cited Five Crowns as the most popular card game; they sell about six a month. In August 2008, almost 25 percent of retailers named Set Enterprises as their top-selling card game company; 8 percent listed Five Crowns as a best-selling card game. In late summer 2009, three of 38 retailers cited it as their top-selling card game. In Feb. 2010, four of 38 retailers called it a best-selling game, selling between 3 and 25 units monthly. 1/20/2006 (Price: $12.99; Age: 8 and Up)
Shailie Fairy by STYLE PAIGE LLC
Using VELCRO brand closure, petals, flowers, jewels and skirt pieces simply attach to the base skirt and top. Girls can mix and match skirt tiers, layered petals, jewels and flowers to create and recreate their own good fairy. Fairy includes a total of 54 pieces. NO SEWING REQUIRED Awards: TDmonthly Innovations 2009 12/28/2009 (Price: $75.00; Age: 6 and Up)
 Writer's Bio: ALISON MAREK is a writer/artist/filmmaker whose work has been published by Fairchild Publications and DC Comics (Piranha Press), among others. Her short films have played in festivals around the world and have been broadcast on Showtime and other cable networks. Her short romantic comedy, "The Three-Body Solution," was sponsored by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation and won a Director's Award at the Hearts & Minds Film Festival in 2010. Alison has been documenting the specialty toy industry since 2005 with a series of articles and videos for TDmonthly Magazine. Read more articles by this author
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