Color Mixing Glasses from Learning Resources
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If there’s one thing buyers can bank on in this economy, it’s the undeniable pleasure of glimpsing what’s hot when it comes to playtime. This year’s crop of new playthings—fresh from the
American International Toy Fair in New York— are destined to delight many kids of all ages. Here is a sampling of the latest and greatest toys for the upcoming season from
Patch Products,
Apple Park,
Worx Toys,
Madame Alexander and
Learning Resources.
All Aboard the Uberstix Monorail!
The latest in the popular
Uberstix construction line, this sleek, 550-piece monorail kit lets kids ages 8 and up build 20 feet of track space for the engine and car. They can create their own layouts with twists, circles, figure-eights and straight tracks, or follow the instructions to build three track configurations.
No matter the design, the Uberstix Monorail is the ticket to cool construction. It retails for $149.99.
For more information, get on board at www.uberstix.com
A Toy Grows in Apple Park
Finger Puppets from Apple Park
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A toy grows in
Apple Park…or should we say many toys? The high-end company that introduced an eco-friendly line of rattles and soft blankets last year follows up with an extensive collection of baby’s first playthings fashioned out of organic cotton and recyclable materials. Standouts include Picnic Pal Hand and Finger Puppets ($30 and $9, respectively) and Picnic Pal Soft Block Set ($30 retail). New additions to the Apple Park line hit stores this May.
For more information on this whimsically packaged and utterly adorable crop of toys, visit www.applepark.com
Worx Toys Lets Kids Look Under the Hood!
Speedster Race Car by Worx Toys
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Kids can get a glimpse under the hood—literally—with the
Worx Toys Speedster Race Car. This stylish, see-through mini automobile has special light-up features that illuminate when kids enter a special code for their vehicle. Up to 25 different car parts are identified via an array of dazzling LED color combinations. To jumpstart imaginations even further, an interactive book explains how each of the car’s parts operates in real life. Aside from the race car, the line also includes an ambulance, fire truck and police helicopter, and each retails for $25.
To find out how Worx cars can rev up sales in your store, visit www.worxtoys.com
Madame Alexander’s Mad Hatter Doll is a Wonder!
Madame Alexander's Mad Hatter Doll
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We’re just mad for Madame Alexander’s Mad Hatter Doll. The level of detail and exquisite design that the doll maker is known for is prevalent once again.
The fully articulated, 8-inch doll dons a royal blue jacket with stand-up collar and tails, pink and black houndstooth pants and black vest with white buttons. He holds up his famous cup of tea and his eyes sparkle with merriment. A green felt top hat “tops” off this outfit, along with a miniature gold watch, so he can never “be late for a very important date.”
We’re sure that Johnny Depp, who plays the role in the upcoming Tim Burton major motion picture, will be envious of this fashionable doll, retailing for $84.95.
For more information, visit www.madamealexander.com
See More Than a Rainbow with Color Mixing Glasses
Finally, we’re seeing the children’s business through rose-colored glasses, thanks to Color Mixing Glasses from Learning Resources. Kids can learn how to mix colors using spectacles suited just for their size. They can swap out lenses in red, yellow and blue in each side of the frame to create different color combinations, or take them out of the glasses to create a cool kaleidoscope effect. This learning toy is designed for ages 4 and up, and retails for $7.99.
For more information about toys to put you in the red, visit www.learningresources.com
What new products at Toy Fair had you feeling like a kid again? Let us know!
