Watch Toy Videos of the Day (8/8/2011 - 8/12/2011)

By TDmonthly Staff
August 2011

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? Intrigue your customers with mystical items like the Ice Dragon from SAFARI LTD.

Ice Dragon by SAFARI LTD.®

The piercing howl of this dragon is said to cause avalanches and their breath can instantly freeze even the largest of beasts. For 2011, Safari Ltd. adds another intricately sculpted and hand painted, icy-blue dragon to their current dragon series. This dragon measures 4.75”H. Both phthalate and lead free, it meets or exceeds all safety standards. Appropriate for ages 3+. ( Watch Video) 11/24/2010 (Age: 3 and Up)

VeggieTales by FIND IT GAMES

VeggieTales by FIND IT GAMES Based on the classic “Find It” Game comes the latest entry into the world of VeggieTales: The new VeggieTales version of the Find It Game. Players join the VeggieTales characters on a hand-held scavenger hunt as they search for objects and characters straight from stories in the VeggieTales collection. The fun begins by finding popular icons like the Viking Helmet, rubber ducky, and slushy cup. Also look for authentic characters such as Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber, Junior Asparagus, Philippe Green Pea and Madame Blueberry. These characters, and more, are hidden amongst a sea of colorful pellets. For 1+ player or teams.
— Marc Holcomb, owner of Toys & Co. in Greensboro, N.C. told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011 that he sold 15 Find-It products a month.
— Want this? As of 05/06/2011, this product was available for purchase at Toys & Co. ( Watch Video) 1/19/2011 (MSRP: $25.00; Age: 8 and Up)

Forget-Me-Not Duet by PBC INTERNATIONAL INC.

12" Elephant and mouse duet. They sing verses together and separately. Mouths move while singing the Irving Gordon song made famous by Nat King Cole, "Unforgettable." The elephant's baritone is offset by the mouse's sweet soprano. ( Watch Video) 4/6/2011 (MSRP: $30.95; Age: All Ages)

Incredible Creatures Soft Shell Turtle by SAFARI LTD.®

Safari Ltd.'s soft and very playable replication of the largest freshwater turtle in North America is a new 2011 addition to our popular Incredible Creatures series. In the wild these carnivorous turtles can measure up to 20 inches long and live up to 50 years. This hand painted figure measures 6” L x 6” W and is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. Includes educational information in 5 languages. Appropriate for ages 3+. ( Watch Video) 11/24/2010 (Age: 3 and Up)

ENI Mini Puzzle With Numbers by ENI Puzzle Land Co.

ENI Mini Puzzle With Numbers by ENI Puzzle Land Co. This Mini Eni in pastel colors can be manipulated to create interesting patterns. Or, place the numbers in the correct order to solve the puzzle. Launch date: February 2011. ( Watch Video) 4/29/2011