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ravensburger.us Holly Pollard Brookside Toy & Science in Kansas City, Missouri
“Puzzles are selling really well. Still! We carry a huge variety of Ravensburger – always have, because of their beautiful images and high quality. Kids are loving the animals, dragons and fantasy themes, so the 35-piece Dinosaur Playground (1) has been popular, along with the 24-piece Mermaid Adventures (2).
“We carry 500 and 1,000-piece puzzles from a local vendor, Kansas City Puzzle Co. People here like their images of local landmarks including Bond Bridge (3) and Birdie (4), the sculpture on the lawn of the Nelson Atkins Museum. The puzzles are made from 100-percent recycled materials. The inks are soybased and the packaging is biodegradable plastic.
“My money’s on marble runs for the fourth quarter, and I’m pretty much stocked. I have sets for toddlers to kids age 14 and older. I love everything about them, especially their engineering aspect. The runs and races by Quercetti, like the Migoga (5), are beautiful; made in Italy.”
Christine Osborne Wonder Works Toy Stores in Charleston, South Carolina “For the fall and fourth quarter, Top Trenz has OMG Pop Fidgety game boards (6) and puzzles (7). This trend is NOT going away.
“The YCOO Program A Bot X (8) from ID Toys is our BIGGEST robot yet! It’s a great entry point for kids who are interested in programming.”
“The Good Banana Rainbow Snuggly Blanket (9) is not your average blanket. It’s as soft as a child’s favorite stuffed animal.”
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1. The telescoping
roasters from Firebuggz are billed as “The World’s Finest S’more Making Equipment!” They’re great for safe, won’tfall-off-the-stick cooking over an open campfire. Stainless steel with wooden handles.
sales@firebuggz.com
2. The all-wood
EnSALADa 30-piece
Set from Wordy Toys is available in English, English/ Spanish, and English/French. Being bilingual is great for little brains! Studies show that bilingual kids are better at multitasking and thinking outside the box. They can also focus longer, and generally score higher than monolingual kids on college entrance exams.
wordytoys.com
3. Each Small Palmetto Puzzle presents a simple challenge: to take the extra piece on the left and move it in with the pieces on the right. There are four pieces, but only one solution. Six styles are available with varying degrees of difficulty.
palmettopuzzleworks.net 4. The 4M Techcraft Pneumatic Robot
Arm Kit from Toysmith transforms cardboard into a real, working, pneumatic arm that can lift objects using air pressure. For kids age 5 years and up, the kit includes all the components and instructions.
annemcgilvray.com 5. The Clixo Rainbow
Pack from Toyish Labs combines the magic of origami with the ease and simplicity of building blocks. 2-D and 3-D creations can be folded, stacked, hung, or even worn! Multisensory details make play engaging. It’s a versatile system that’s perfect for sensory play, STEAM learning and stress relief.
orders@clixo.com
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6. The Die-Cast Car Transporter Truck
(TVE-CARTR) from The Toy Network comes with six die-cast cars and can carry up to 13! It’s a great holiday gift for any diecast enthusiast!
thetoynetwork.com
7. FRACTILES-7, an award-winning magnetic tiling toy made in the USA, is perfect for classrooms – in-home or at school – plus holiday gift giving, and RV and road trip fun! The relaxing hands-on STEM activity helps build math, logic, and focus skills while reducing screen time. The magical geometric art stimulates the imagination.
303-541-0930, fractiles.com 8. Find It Games
Sports Version is NOW SHIPPING! The package has black ends and contains pellets that simulate an outdoor playing field. There are more than 40 items to find that represent 35 different sports, plus an elusive penny. The classic look of the container will be sure to please any sports enthusiast.
finditgames.com
9. Zip on, zip off!! From the makers of Cable Bites, ZipperBites easily attach to most zippers to bring personality and pizazz to your jacket, backpack, purse, etc.! Ten unique ZipperBites are sold in packs of six per style and have an MSRP of $8.00 each.
dreams6usa.com
10. Customize the wooden tokens from Kardwell International for a fun, environmentally friendly and interactive way to learn. Measuring 1.5 inches, the tokens are perfect for incentives, events, games, alphabets and more.
631-298-0005.
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11. Slappy Camper
from MW Wholesale is the runaway best-selling family game on everyone’s holiday gift list! Players race to stock their camper leaving no extra spaces, and flip the cards to see what gear to pack next. They use the marshmallow slapper to smack the matching card on the table. Slap the wrong card and they may be unpacking!
mwwholesale.biz 12. New holiday
tubes in the Plus-Plus seasonal collection include a 70-piece Santa (MSRP $7.99) and a 240-piece Glitter Frost Mix (MSRP $14.99). They’re great as stocking stuffers and package toppers.
plus-plus.us
13. Land of Dough from Crazy Aaron is play dough re-imagined! Beautiful designs catch the eye and the glittery look engages the imagination. It’s fun to mash, mix and knead.
puttyworld.com
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14. Hues and Cues
from USAopoly challenges players to get others to guess a specific color from the 480 on the board – using only one- and two-word cues! The closest guesses earn the most points. Since everyone imagines colors differently, connecting colors and clues has never been this much fun!
order@usaopoly.com
15. Hear the call and jump into the 280-piece Ghosbusters’
Ecto-1 combination car
3D jigsaw puzzle. Don’t forget to grab your Proton Packs and traps before leaving headquarters! Wrebbit 3D Puzzles are the first and only original 3D jigsaw puzzles. They’re made in Canada using a unique foam backing technology that provides snug, tight-fitting pieces and a sturdy design.
wrebbit3dpuzzle.com sales@wrebbit3d.com
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16. The all-wood peg dolls, cups, bowls, balls and blocks
created by Grapat, in Spain, are “props” for children to use how they want to. The natural qualities of the wood, including the sound, the smell, the look and the feel, are an important part of the experience. Waterbased nontoxic dyes let the grain show through.
tww-wholesale.com
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17. Sustainable Playsilks from Sarah’s Silks can become anything a child can imagine: a cape, a skirt or genie pants; grass to feed a horse or water to sail a boat; a doll carrier; soup in a pot; a scarf to dance; a flag or a magic carpet. They’re woven, dyed, and hand-hemmed in a small village in China.
kim@sarahssilks.com
18. Introducing the NEW Under the Sea from Amahi Ukuleles. Model DDUK21 will make its debut in the winter of 2021. The design was inspired by a love for all sea creatures.
amahiukuleles.com
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19. The high-quality Go-Pop Floor Display showcases the top-selling bubble poppers from FoxMind. It comes preassembled in a sturdy shipping box. Products are hung on metal pegs – any product in the Go-Pop line fits. Take part in the biggest toy trend on Tik Tok and showcase the original Go Pop! bubble poppers in your store.
foxmind.com sales@foxmind.com 20. The Rambee Boo
Book Series from Waman Books Publishing portrays relatable and realistic characters that resonate with young readers – Rambee Boo the puppy, his brother Rock, and his trusty comfort Sock. The series covers themes like patience, responsibility, teamwork, and more to promote positive behaviors and social development.
wamanbooks.com
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21. Now That’s a Hat!
from EDC Publishing is a laugh-out-loud storybook with rhyming text and vibrant artwork that begs to be read again and again. “Tall hats, long hats, stripy hats, sparkly hats …” They’re all here!
edcpub.com 22. Kala’s Learn to Play Color Chord Ukulele
Starter Kit is the most complete learning experience for ukulele – great for ages 3 to 103. The kit includes a durable, high-quality plastic Kala Soprano Ukulele with four basic chord markers, FREE online lessons, a FREE app with tuner and songs included, and a tote bag. It’s attractively packaged for store presentation.
kalabrand.com
23. New from Stomp Rocket … dueling Stomp Racers! In stock and ready to ship now. Shipping is free in the continental U.S. with a minimum order of one (1) case.
stomprocket.com 24. The Doodle Puppy
Bunny from Douglas, available for spring 2022, made its debut at ASTRA in August. This sweet and fun pup features an adorable face, the softest plush materials … and bunny ears!
douglastoys.com orders@douglastoys. com
25. Avocado Smash, the Jumbo Party Edition from Ridley’s Games, is even more smashing than the original! There are a lot more cards, fresh rules, and avocado toast! The object is to have the most toppings on the toast in the end, but watch out for the “You’re Toast” card! The extra-large avocado container sports a fun party hat.
chroniclebooks.com
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26. Fidgit Stix Fidget
Toys from Wikki Stix remain the hottestselling item on the planet! Who doesn’t have a fidget factor … especially now? Fun, colorful, affordable … great stocking stuffers! MSRP $6.95
800-869-4554 27. Mozabrick Photo Construction Sets
from Ukidz turn photos into endless pieces of pixel art. Sets come in three different sizes for fun for the whole family or with friends.
ukidz.com info@ukidzllc.com 28. The Madame Alexander Adoption
Day Baby is a cuddly 14-inch doll that empowers nurturing and imaginative play. It comes with a rocking crib/changing table, plus a blanket, pacifier, diaper, “hospital” wristband, and an adoption certificate for a child to complete. It’s available in five diverse styles for ages 3 and up. MSRP $39.95.
madamealexander.com
29. Beautiful Blessings is a unique doll collection that honors and empowers girls and women. Each doll comes with a motivational message reminding girls and women that they are “Beautiful Blessings.” The dolls inspire hospital workers, students, military, and women and girls of every ethnicity, size and shape.
iamabeatifulblessing.com 30. Koosh Sharp
Shot from Playmonster is easy to catch, hard to put down! The new interactive target game has three game modes to test players’ Koosh-flinging skills!
playmonster.com
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31. Introducing Zzzopa! the next fidget craze from MukikiM. It’s the world’s first bouncing ball with high-speed spin technology. Spin it, bounce it throw it. It’s available in “Sport” or “Fun” series! MSRP $14.99
info@mukikim.com 414-357-3997 32. The Good Toy Group
is your trusted marketing and buying resource. TGTG offers personalized print and digital catalogs, social media programs, award-winning design, vendor partnerships, impactful buying programs, outstanding toy selection, expert marketing/business and industry strategies, and incredible support.
goodtoygroup.com
33. The Eating in Season
Ecologic Memory Game
from Adventerra Games helps kids learn that fresh fruit is good for their bodies – and the planet! While they match pairs of cute fruits and veggies they find out which season is best for eating them. Contains 32 cards and a parent guide.
adventerragamesusa.com 34. The Animal Friends Growth
Chart from The Learning Journey is a puzzle that “measures up” to be fun! It’s an activity that doubles as a keepsake. With rulers on the edges, the puzzle can be mounted so kids can track their growth.
tlji.com
35. The awardwinning Rubbabu Aniwheelies from U.S. Toy are 100-percent biodegradable natural foam rubber. The soft and squishy developmental aid for children of all ages features a special flock cover for a unique tactile experience.
800-448-5882
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36. Engage in engineering and construction fun with the NEW Magna-Tiles
Builder 32-Piece Set
from Valtech. Movable, magnetic crane pieces and lightly printed tiles of roads, bricks and caution signs are included to enhance play potential.
magnatiles.com
38. Head on down to the farm and pixelate your favorite animals with the
37. GibGab from Fat Brain is the backand-forth battle of babble. The heartracing, high-pressure challenge of this game is sure to enliven any game night.
fatbraintoyco.com
Pix Brix Farmland Set. Build 15 animals and a barn using the patented pixel puzzle brick. It’s compatible with other brick sets and brands.
pix-brix.com
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39. Butts in Space
is a simple game of set collection. It combines the hilarity of cartoon butts and toilet paper to create a silly experience the whole family will love!
thedustytophat.com 40. The Pixicade Mobile
Game Maker Kit helps kids turn their drawings into playable video games. It comes with three interactive books with examples of games and game-design concepts, a QR code to unlock the app to create 800 games in eight different styles, and a bonus code to create an additional 800 games.
