TDmonthly Magazine Presents: Award Winning Toys

By Justina Huddleston
December 2014

TDmonthly Magazine is pleased to announce our latest award winners. These top-notch products were evaluated by our team of toy testers (learn more about our evaluation process here), and selected on the basis of their play value, quality and durability, specialty focus, presentation, and more.

Learn more about these award winning toys below.

Manufacturers - interested in submitting a product? Learn how here.

Creator Set by BRACKITZ

The Creator Set is the smallest of the three sets sold. Boys and girls can create structures and models with endless possibilities. It contains 50 pieces ((30) wooden planks, (5) blue 90° connectors, (5) orange 90° connectors, (5) yellow 120° connectors and (5) red 120° connectors). This set retails at $29.95.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval 11/24/2014 (MSRP: $29.95)

4M French Knitting Owl Doll by TOYSMITH

4M French Knitting Owl Doll by TOYSMITH Follow simple steps to learn basic French Knitting techniques and sew your own chubby owl doll. Contains 1 set of pre-cut coloured felt shapes. 24-pronged French knitting reel, crochet hook, yarn, stuffing, ribbon, glue, plastic needles and detailed instructions. (Makes a 12cm tall chubby owl doll). Made by 4M, distributed by Toysmith in the USA.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval 11/24/2014 (MSRP: $16.00; Age: 8 and Up)

4M Embroidery Stitches by TOYSMITH

4M Embroidery Stitches by TOYSMITH Easy-to-do. Learn basic embroider stitches and create beautiful embroidery with outline stencils. Contains 1 set of embroidery hoop, 6 spools of coloured embroidery floss, 3 sheets of embroidery canvas, 2 outline templates, 2 plastic needles, pillow stuffing and detailed instructions. Makes a 14cm X 14cm mini pillow or a mini bag. Made by 4M, distributed by Toysmith in the USA.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval 11/24/2014 (MSRP: $16.00; Age: 8 and Up)

4M Wind up Robots by TOYSMITH

4M Wind up Robots by TOYSMITH Build your own dynamic wind-up robots. Wind them up and watch them twirl and move on the table top! Contains Cardboard robot templates, 4 wind-up gears with wheels, 4 plastic holders, double-sided foam tape and detailed instructions. Robot size : 6cm to 9cm tall. Made by 4M, distributed by Toysmith in the USA.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Seal of Approval 11/24/2014 (MSRP: $14.00; Age: 5 and Up)

Tundra Wooly Mammoth by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

Tundra Wooly Mammoth is 12 in long, but appears bigger and fluffier in his long plush materials. His pure white tusks add to his allure. SRP $24.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award 3/31/2014 (MSRP: $24.00)

Lifenest® Breathable & Padded Mesh Crib Bumper by UBIMED

The Lifenest® Breathable and padded Mesh Crib Bumper was developed by a Medical Doctor in response to the concerns with baby suffocation raised by the research, but also with the aim of preventing injuries that bumper pads protect against. Made of Breathable Hypoallergenic Polyester Mesh material, the Lifenest Bumper simultaneously helps prevent suffocation and injury while at the same time, with its soft padding, promoting baby’s comfort. The Lifenest Crib Bumper collapses to prevent climbing and tucks below the mattress for additional protection. The bumper attaches easily with convenient ties complying with the ASTM standard to prevent entanglement. The Greenguard Gold Certification ensures that a product has met some of the world's most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds into indoor air. The packaging is BPA free and phthalate free. The durable Lifenest Breathable Crib Bumper is machine washable and fast drying. It fits most of the US rectangular cribs.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Innovations Award 11/28/2014 (MSRP: $49.99; Age: 0 to 3)