Toy Videos of the Day: 5-27-10

By TDmonthly Staff
May 2010

We want you to see the toys we see, so you can determine if they're right for your store! Check this space every weekday to see brief video clips of new and specialty products. In the spotlight today? A high-quality, Black Bear keepsake teddy that's made in Vermont!

Wildlife Bears - Black Bear by VERMONT TEDDY BEAR

Specially designed with soft, shiny black fur, this 20" Black Bear makes one of nature’s most powerful creatures a little bit more huggable. He features a brown muzzle, faux suede nose and paw pads, and the company's signature “Born in Vermont” eyes. This bear is made in the USA. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2010 (MSRP: $99.95; Age: 0 and Up)

Straws and Connectors - 230 piece set by ROYLCO INC

Straws and Connectors are colorful plastic straws and connector pieces that are simple to use for hours of imaginative play. Children can make play houses and forts, design buildings, or even engineer spacecrafts with this design and build set. The package contains 230 pieces and includes an idea guide.

Past videos: Toy Fair 2010 ( Watch Video) 3/30/2010 (MSRP: $15.99; Age: 5 and Up)

Wildlife Wonders Bornean Orangutan by SAFARI LTD.®

This long-haired, red ape, known as “the old man of the forest” stands on all fours at 5” L x 5.22” H (12.75 cm x 13.5 cm). Meticulously painted by hand, this replica is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Each figure includes educational information in five languages and also name identification on its underside.

Past videos: Product Demonstration ( Watch Video) 1/7/2010 (Age: 3 and Up)

Shailie Prom by STYLE PAIGE LLC

The Shailie Prom includes 20 assorted jewels, as well as designer taffeta and satin fabrics, designed to give any girl the tools to create her dream prom dress. NO SEWING REQUIRED. ( Watch Video) 12/28/2009 (MSRP: $60.00; Age: 6 and Up)

The Greenzys - Yew Yew the Panda by KIDS PREFERRED INC.

The Greenzys promote green living and teach eco-friendly practices to young children through heartwarming stories and endearing plush toys that are environmentally safe and fun. All Greenzys toys are made in socially responsible factories from soy fibers and non-toxic dyes, with packaging made from recycled paperboard. A portion of every purchase benefits the Environmental Media Association and for every Greenzys purchase made in 2010, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant one tree in U.S. forests. ( Watch Video) 4/29/2010 (MSRP: $29.99; Age: 0 to 6)

The Greenzys - Peat the Penguin by KIDS PREFERRED INC.

The Greenzys promote green living and teach eco-friendly practices to young children through heartwarming stories and endearing plush toys that are environmentally safe and fun. All Greenzys toys are made in socially responsible factories from soy fibers and non-toxic dyes, with packaging made from recycled paperboard. A portion of every purchase benefits the Environmental Media Association and for every Greenzys purchase made in 2010, the Arbor Day Foundation will plant one tree in U.S. forests. ( Watch Video) 4/29/2010 (MSRP: $29.99; Age: 0 to 6)

Fuzzy Nation - Pug Floral Wristlet by MANHATTAN TOY

This pug-shaped coin purse is dressed in black floral silk and features a leatherette strap and the Fuzzy Nation bone-cross zipper pull. ( Watch Video) 4/12/2010 (MSRP: $18.00; Age: 6 and Up)

Camo Series Marshmallow Crossbow by MARSHMALLOW FUN COMPANY

This patent-pending crossbow assembles quickly and can shoot large marshmallows 30'. The shooter just loads one piece of "ammunition" into the marshmallow chamber, pulls back on the plunger grip until locks into place, and then pulls the trigger to release the plunger tube and shoot the marshmallow. ( Watch Video) 5/4/2010 (Age: 6 and Up)

The Diggity Kids™ Comfort Travel System by DIGGITY KIDS, INC.

The Diggity Kids™ Comfort Travel System is The Keester, The Diggity Kids Neck Pillow and The Diggity Kids Seat Belt Cover together in one set. The Diggity Kids Comfort Travel System is the comfort travel system marketed to children ages 4-10. Made in the USA, it comes in different design themes. ( Watch Video) 3/23/2010 (MSRP: $63.95; Age: 4 to 10)

Boikido Eco-friendly Wooden Geometric Stacking Puzzle by BOIKIDO

This environmentally friendly wooden Geometric Stacking Puzzle is made of wood from FSC-monitored sources, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. Created with a 2-year-old in mind, this all-wood puzzle features stacking and counting elements to help kids think and learn. Each of the four puzzle pieces contains one, two, three or four posts on which children can stack a circle, rectangle, square or triangle. Each shape is made with a different number of holes so it can only be put on the correct puzzle piece. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: February 14, 2010. ( Watch Video) 1/14/2010 (MSRP: $24.99; Age: 2 and Up)

Wallables 3D Wall Decor - Ellie the Elephant by WALLABLES

Wallables are three-dimensional wall decor. Made from a revolutionary eco-friendly soy-based foam material, Wallables are designed to be safe and lightweight. They are easy to attach to any flat surface with the Velcro system and are designed to be put up and taken off the wall over and over. Eva Burkley, Vice President of Wallables, told TDmonthly, "The unique, intricate three-dimensional sculpting is new and has never been seen in the wall-décor market." ( Watch Video) 4/28/2010 (MSRP: $21.99; Age: 3 and Up)

Faith Bands – Shaped Rubber Bands by SWANSON CHRISTIAN PRODUCTS

Swanson Christian Products offers more than 20 different design assortments of shaped rubber bands, with wholesale pricing as low as 60 cents per package depending on purchase quantities. The bands are formed in various shapes and colors including glow-in-dark and scented styles. They can be used as regular rubber bands, or collected and traded. They are designed to return to their original shape. ( Watch Video) 5/12/2010 (MSRP: $2.99; Age: 5 and Up)

Boikido Eco-friendly Wooden Stack & Count Shapes by BOIKIDO

This environmentally friendly Wooden Stack and Count Shapes is made of wood from FSC-monitored sources, painted with water-based paints, packaged in a box made of recycled materials, and printed with soy-bean ink. The Stack and Count Shapes is designed to help kids develop motor skills and learn colors and 1 2 3 while enjoying the whimsical and colorful smiling characters. The wooden posts are collapsible. Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. Launch date: February 14, 2010. ( Watch Video) 1/14/2010 (MSRP: $24.99; Age: 1 and Up)

My Cow Moo Cowbination Set by MY COW MOO

The My Cow Moo Cowbination Set includes an adorable Moolette (toy version of Moo) and our award winning book, "Moo Becomes a Cash Cow". Moo's book is designed to open the dialog about want vs need and the importance of saving your moola! Hopefully, Moo’s storybook will inspire your child to cowtinue her tales with her Moo Cow. Moo's books are printed on FSC-certified paper and soy ink. The gift set comes packaged in a recycled gift bag. ( Watch Video) 1/25/2010

Chalkboard Floor Puzzle by LAFAYETTE PUZZLE FACTORY LTD.

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 (MSRP: $12.99; Age: 7 and Up)

Dinosaurs on the Move: Movable Paper Figures to Cut, Color, and Assemble by FIGURES IN MOTION

Kids can make movable dinosaur action figures with this activity book from Figures in Motion. Kids can move their jaws, clash their teeth and make their powerful legs run as they act out their own dinosaur battles. It includes Allosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus Rex, plus dinosaur facts. This creative learning tool features easy to assemble dinosaurs in pre-colored and colorable versions, using only crayons or colored pencils, scissors, a hole punch and fasteners. Owner of Figures In Motion Cathy Diez-Luckie told TDmonthly, "Dinosaurs on the Move is an engaging, hands-on activity book that will captivate children for hours." Launch date: April 16, 2010. ( Watch Video) 4/6/2010 (MSRP: $14.95; Age: 6 to 12)

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