Pretend Play

By TDmonthly Staff
September 2011

See these recently added specialty and mass-market Pretend Play toys.

Calafant Pirate Ship L3 by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Calafant Pirate Ship L3 by CREATIVE TOYSHOP This pirate ship sails over the Seven Seas and the pirates are always looking for loot to fill their treasure chest. This amazing cardboard pirate ship is easy to build and so much fun to decorate. A project for all little pirates 3+. Sturdy construction and fun details like canon holes and a treasure chest. Made from recycled cardboard! Item no.: D 2513X Assembled size: 18" x 8" x 18." "It's a craft activity AND a toy! This Pirate Ship provides hours and hours of fun - building, decorating and playing," Martina McConnon, owner of Creative Toyshop, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2011. 8/25/2011 (MSRP: $24.99; Age: 3 to 9)

Reversible Little Red Riding Hood by LILLIPUTIENS

A classic tale revisited to amaze, captivate and amuse. All 3 heroes can be found in just 1 creation. In a flash, Little Red Riding Hood transforms into Granny or the Big Bad Wolf. The path through the woods taken by our adventurous heroine is shown on her dress. Launch date: June 2011.
Awards: 2011 Seal of Excellence Award Creative Child Magazine; Tillywig Toy award - Best family fun 2011. 8/25/2011 (MSRP: $48.00; Age: 0 to 30)

Grill Set Sizzle Expert by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

All the fun of the grill with no fire hazard. Kids can become a barbeque expert just like their parents, no matter how cold it is outside. Meats even come with realistic grill marks. Dinner options are a juicy steak, crunchy chicken drumstick, sizzling sausages, fresh fish, and shish kebob. Set comes with grill tongs, slices of tomato garnish, “fire” insert, stand-up grill with grates and 5 charcoal briquettes. Launch date: September 2011. 8/23/2011 (MSRP: $32.00; Age: 3 to 8)

Pink Rainbow Fairy by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This pink rainbow fairy dress up is sprinkled with pixie dust and sequins. The shimmery spandex is embellished with pink rainbow flowers with gems at the center. The knee length, layered tricot skirt is sewn directly into the leotard, making it perfect for daily wear. Launch date: February 2011. 8/5/2011 (MSRP: $29.99; Age: 3 to 8)

Costume Club Treehouse by PADDYWHACK LANE LLC

Costume Club Treehouse by PADDYWHACK LANE LLC There are so many fun things to do in the Costume Club Treehouse. Play on the tube slide. Have a turn on the tire swing. Gaze through the swivel telescope. Share a cup of tea with a friend, or take a snooze on the comfy bunk beds. Paddywhack Lane® Costume Club Treehouse can be Combined with the Costumed Kids Figures & Accessories. INCLUDES: Tube Slide, Tire Swing, Table & Chairs, Swivel Telescope, Bunk Beds, Fleece Pillows, Gingham Sheets, Circular Area Rug.
Awards: TDmonthly Top Toy Award, August 2011.
— Why it won: This play set for adorable child figures is high-quality and stimulates imaginative play in girls and boys. 7/27/2011 (MSRP: $59.99; Age: 3 and Up)

Les Classiques Jogging Stroller by COROLLE DOLLS

This stroller has a folding canopy plus three wheels for extra stability and a basket. Collapses for easy storage. Fits up to a 17" baby doll. ( Watch Video) 6/30/2011 (MSRP: $59.99; Age: 3 to 7)

Felt Mushrooms by FELT FOREST

Felt Mushrooms by FELT FOREST Set of three, one small, one medium and one large Amanita Muscaia mushrooms, made by hand out of 100% wool felt, and stuffed with sheep wool. The dots are needle felted onto the cap and the felt is plant dyed, all natural and environmentally friendly. These magical creations fall under the Waldorf Toy umbrella and can also be purchased as decorative items by collectors of mushrooms or unique toys. 6/24/2011 (MSRP: $28; Age: All Ages)