Watch Toy Videos of the Day (9/17/2012-9/21/2012)

By TDmonthly Staff
September 2012

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? Boost your IQ and your sales with puzzling games like IQ Twist from SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

IQ Twist by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

IQ Twist by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC Players give their brains a spin in the right direction and put all the twisted puzzle pieces on the game board. It looks easy until they realize that there are pegs that are in the way. And players can only put a playing piece over a peg if both are the same color. 100 challenges ranging from easy to extremely difficult. It's compact, so it's an ideal brain snack while on the go.
— Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., told TDmonthly in a February 2012 survey about best selling games that "Over Christmas time, IQTwist did well. Getting a big display of it and playing with it in the store helped." 2/8/2012 (MSRP: $9.99; Age: 6 and Up)

Techno Gears Marble Mania Genius by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

This high-tech version of the Techno Gears Marble Mania Genius has more than 520 pieces, so kids can build a bigger and better marble run. New dual power lifters, quad-track marble channels, a spiral channel and a marble loop channel are just a few features of the Genius set. It requires one AA battery. Launch date: June 2008. 11/13/2008 (MSRP: $79.99; Age: 8 and Up)

No Stress Chess by WINNING MOVES GAMES

No Stress Chess by WINNING MOVES GAMES Unlike any other Chess teacher, No Stress Chess teaches kids how to play using illustrated cards and an illustrated 2-sided board. Once players become comfortable with the moves and powers of each piece, flip the two-sided board over and play standard game of chess. For 2 players. Contains a 2 sided chess board, 17 charcoal pieces and 17 ivory pieces, 56 action cards, black plastic card tray and instructions. 8/8/2012 (MSRP: $17.99; Age: 7 and Up)

Mungi Bands by MUNGI BANDS

Mungi Bands by MUNGI BANDS Mungi Bands are magnetically connectable designer bands. Each halfband is designed to interchange and connect to any other half band, and are connected by a magnet to create a whole band. "Mungi Bands allow the user to express themselves by choosing which design combination to wear," Chad Anger, owner/Inventor of Mungi Bands, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2011.
Awards: 2011 Best of Show
— As of 09/13/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 1 review on Amazon.com. 12/21/2011 (MSRP: $6.99; Age: 5 and Up)

The Adventures of Zylie & Friends by ZYLIE THE BEAR

The Adventures of Zylie and Friends is a new award-winning collection of lovable plush characters, fashionable outfits, and educational stories. The line follows Zylie, a young bear from Manhattan, on her exciting adventures around the world where she meets new friends, collects new outfits, and learns about new countries and cultures. The characters come packaged in their own Adventure Kits, complete with 18" 5-jointed plush bear, signature outfit, accessories, passport, and a storybook from the series.
Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Best Toy Award; 2010 Dr. Toy Best Picks; 2010 Parent's Choice Approved; 2010 NAPPA Rising Star; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Toy of the Year Award; 2011 PAL Award

10/14/2010 (MSRP: $49.99; Age: 3 and Up)