For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Greg Walsh
Walsh Public Relations
T: 203-292-6280; greg@walshpr.com
Dr. Toy Announces 100 Best Children’s Products of 2014
Guide to the Best Toys and Children’s Products
An Opportunity to be of Service to Families and Schools
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (September 29, 2014) – As a natural, ongoing part of our work as parents, teachers, early
childhood specialists, and others involved with children at home or elsewhere, we observe children at play. With our
eyes we see what works…and what doesn‟t hold up under tough testing – the normal barrage of active, inquisitive,
and resourceful babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older children. This guide is offered to complement your
observations and to help you in selecting the right products to enhance your child‟s play and learning.
We make buying decisions based on lasting play value and product applicability to find a good balance of children‟s
active, creative, and educational experiences. We can depend on the durability and versatility of such items as blocks,
construction toys, games, puppets, and transportation toys. They stimulate the imagination, engage the player, have
value, and hold up over time. We want to apply these standards to all the play product choices we make. We often
hear consumers describe their experience of making a purchase, but shortly after giving little Annie or Danny the
product it falls apart – a frustrating and often expensive experience. Products that do not meet safety standards can be
dangerous and cause harm to children. We want to avoid these problems and as always strive for excellence.
Dr. Toy and associate Dr. Jennie Ito spent a great deal of time reviewing a large quantity of varied products created by
manufacturers and designers the world over. We make sure the final selections match the extensive criteria for
excellence.
Certainly age grading, name recognition, company dependability, versatility of design, and place of purchase are
factors to obtain the right product.
Another aspect you can depend on is a warranty. Rising costs for products require everyone to be wise consumers to
get lasting value. Durable products, properly designed and developmentally correct are worth the money. Children‟s
positive reactions are worth our care in selection. Dr. Toy and Dr. Ito utilize a comprehensive set of objective and
subjective criteria to evaluate toys and other products.
Basic questions are:
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Is this product worth the price?
Does it have lasting “play value”?
Is it appropriate?
Is it fun?
Does it meet safety standards?
Dr. Toy and Dr. Ito are pleased to have the opportunity to share our years of play and toy experiences with all parents,
teachers, and other consumers to assist them in their own selection process to match the child‟s age and interests.
This timely report features information about l00 wonderful new toys and children‟s products from large and small
companies. The toys and products selected meet our high standards for design, durability, price, quality, safety, and
value.
Dr. Toy and Dr. Ito want to remind parents and teachers, “Let‟s not forget that „play is children‟s work‟ and should be
respected and understood by all adults. We should be thinking: What products or „tools for play‟ can we obtain to
provide wholesome experiences for our children and provide plenty of positive and meaningful play interactions.”
Dr. Toy‟s Smart Play/Smart Toys: How to Select and Use the Best Toys and Games, just released in the expanded
new 4th Edition, was written for new parents and others who care about children, and is available in toy and book
stores or online. Dr. Toy invites consumers to take the time to describe play and product experiences, and ask
questions about toys and products.
Following are the award-winning toys and products and their companies grouped in selected categories of “smart”
play. You can find out more about each product by assigned codes that designate types of products.
Ten Best Active Products – Brand 44 (Slackers 50' Slackline), Brand 44 (Slackers Balance Blox), Diggin
Active (Lazer Pitch Baseball), Grow'n Up (2-in-1 Slide To Rocker), Jumpport (iBounce Too &
RompyRoo‟s Toy Store Adventure), Kid O Toys (Tree Push Toy), LeapFrog (LeapBand), Pacific Play
Tents (Space Station), Upside Down Games (Yoga Spinner), Yvolution (Y Fliker LIFT).
Ten Best Audio/Video Products – Charm School Records ("Daycare Dance Party" CD by Preschool
Popstars), Foreign Languages for Kids (Foreign Languages for Kids by Kids®: Spanish, Volumes 1 and 2),
Green Kids Club (Gorilla's Roar Cartoon), Music Together (All Around the Kitchen Music Together
Singalong Storybook), Music Together (May All Children Music Together Singalong Storybook), Music
Together (Ridin' in the Car Music Together Singalong Storybook), Sprout Recordings (American Heroes
#4), Whistlefritz (French for Kids: On Va Jouer (Let's Play)), Whistlefritz (Sabor!), YouthLight (Drama
Llama Interactive).
Ten Best Building Products – Geomagworld (Geomag Mechanics (Item #722)), Kiwi Crate (Tinker Crate),
Laser Pegs (30 in 1 NG500 National Geographic Landmarks & Archaeology), LEGO Systems (LEGO
DUPLO Treasure Attack), Magformers (Magnets in Motion 61 Piece Gear Set), MEGA Brands (Mega
Bloks First Builders Fast Tracks Rescue Team), Morphun Education (Junior Starter Rainbow 400 Set with
Guide Book), Paper Punk (Urban Fold-Build Your Own Paper Block City), Roominate/Maykah (Roominate
Chateau), Smart Toys & Games (SmartMax Mega Ball Run).
Ten Best Children’s Products – ALEX Brands (Scientific Explorer's Color Mysteries Kit), b. dazzle
(Carousel Ponies Scamble Squares® Puzzle), DuneCraft (Slick Sand Mini Kit), InRoad Toys (PlayTape),
Kitchen Kid (Raddish), Senseez Pillows (Senseez Orange Circle), Shepherd Kit (Oriental Culture Discovery
Kit), Sparkup (Magical Book Reader, The), Treasured Passages (One Little Mailbox), Wild Republic
(Creations by Wild Republic).
Ten Best Creative Products – ALEX Brands (Alex Toys Wood Wonders Ultimate Set), Ann Williams Grp
(Loopdeloom), Fashion Angels (It‟s My Biz), Galison/Mudpuppy (Dinosaur Planet Shadow Puppet Set),
Hermosa Beach Concepts (Magnet Friends), Horizon Group (My First Wood Shop), Kahootz (Spirograph
Super Kit), MGA (Lalaloopsy Color Me), OgoSport (OgoBILD with AnimateIt! Studio Kit), Seedling
(Design your own Superhero Mask).
Ten Best Educational Products – 4M Indus.Develop. (Crystal Growing Experimental Kit), Bigjigs Toy
(Learn to Count), Discover w/Dr. Cool (Real Meteorite Excavation Kit!), Discovery Toys (Body Amazing
Puzzle), Learning Journey (Magnetic Spell and Learn Board), LightUp, Inc. (LightUp Edison Kit), Maple
Landmark (My Activity Clock), NumbersAlive! (myPi), Realtimes Products (Multiples Early Years Set,
The), TREND enterprises (A to Z Dino Dot-to-Dot Dino-Mite Pals™ Wipe-Off® Book (T94161)).
Ten Best Games – Art's Ideas (Jenga Giant), Bananagrams (Bananagrams® WildTiles), Chronicle Books
(Press Here Game), Funnybone Toys (Disruptus - The Game Designed to Open Every Mind),
GameBrotherZ (MimiQ), Gamewright (Pyramix), MindWare (Seek-a-Boo), na2ure (Ani-gram-it), Tactic
USA (Junior Alias), uKloo Kids Inc (uKloo, Riddle Edition Treasure Hunt Game)
Ten Best High Technology Products – ClickN Kids (ClickN KIDS Family Tablet), Evollve (Ozobot),
Learning Circle Kids (Reader Bee and the Story Tree), Paz Toys (Webee), Physical Apps (TheO™
SmartBall), Tangible Play (Osmo), Tiggly (Tiggly Shapes), VTech (InnoTab 3S Plus Learning Tablet),
Wonder Workshop (Dash), WowWee (MiP).
Ten Best Socially Responsible Products – Creatively Canny (Nate The Dragon Stops Bullying), Fiammetta
Toy Co. (Stork Babies), fischertechnik (fischertechnik Solar #520396), FoxMind Games (Time in a Box),
Green Kids Club (Wolf Howls Gift Set), Happy Smiles for Kids (Hospital Buddy), Just Play (Doc
McStuffins Get Better Talking Mobile), Mother Company (The Safety Show), UnitedHealthcare
Child.Found. (Oliver & Hope‟s Amusing Adventure), Zeenie Dollz (Zeenie Dollz Sini).
Ten Best Toys – Automoblox (Mini Emergency 3-pack), Cartwheel Kids (Peter Rabbit Adventure Treehouse
playset), Corolle Dolls (Mon Premier Bebe Calin Maria), Dream Big Toy (Go! Go! Sports Girl Read &
Play), Folkmanis (Grunting Pig Puppet), Gorgeous Products (Boikido Wooden Multi-Activity Center),
LeapFrog (LeapTV), Mme Alexander Doll (Travel Friends Play Doll, Bonjour From France), Saban Brands
(Julius Jr. Rock „n Playhouse Box), SmartNoggin (NogginStik Developmental Rattle).
Interviews regarding the recommended best toys and products can be arranged through Walsh Public
Relations at 203-292-6280 or by e-mail to greg@walshpr.com.
Alphabetical Listing of Award Winning Companies
DR. TOY'S 100 BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS FOR 2014
Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy)
And Jennie Ito, Ph.D.
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4M Indus.Develop.
ALEX Brands
ALEX Brands
Ann Williams Grp
Art's Ideas
Automoblox
b. dazzle
Bananagrams
Bigjigs Toy
Brand 44
Brand 44
Cartwheel Kids
Charm School Records
Chronicle Books
ClickN Kids
Corolle Dolls
Creatively Canny
Diggin Active
Discover w/Dr. Cool
DT Learning Products
Dream Big Toy
DuneCraft
Evollve
Fashion Angels
Fiammetta Toy
fischertechnik
Folkmanis
Foreign Languages for Kids
FoxMind Games
Funnybone Toys
Galison/Mudpuppy
GameBrotherZ
Gamewright
Geomagworld
Gorgeous Products
Green Kids Club
Green Kids Club
Grow'n Up
Happy Smiles for Kids
Hermosa Beach Concepts
Horizon Group
InRoad Toys
Jumpport
Just Play
Kahootz
Kid O Toys
Kitchen Kid
Kiwi Crate
Laser Pegs
LeapFrog
LeapFrog
Learning Circle Kids
Learning Journey
Product Type Category
Crystal Growing Exptl Kit CP ES SC HM 2
Alex Wood Wonders Ultimate Set CP AC TY WT 7
Scientific Explorer's Color Mysteries Kit CP AC ES SC 10
Loopdeloom CP AC 7
Jenga Giant AE OP CO WT 5
Mini Emergency 3-pack CP GN TS WT 1
Carousel Ponies Scamble Squares® CG ES PZ TR 10
WildTiles ES GE TY 5
Learn to Count ES MA PZ 2
Slackers 50' Slackline AE OP ES SR 8
Slackers Balance Blox AE OP AP TY 8
Peter Rabbit Adventure Treehouse DH TY 1
"Daycare Dance Party" DV CE ML MM 6
Press Here Game CP AC ES BG 5
ClickN KIDS Family Tablet ES MM SW 3
Mon Premier Bebe Calin Maria ES LA FP DO 1
Nate The Dragon Stops Bullying CP ES SR BO 4
Lazer Pitch Baseball AE MM OP AP 8
Real Meteorite Excavation Kit! AE OP ES SC 2
Body Amazing Puzzle ES PZ TY WT 2
Go! Go! Sports Girl Read & Play BO ES DO SR 1
Slick Sand Mini Kit ES GN SC NO 10
Ozobot CP ES BG TC 3
It's My Biz AC CP ES HM 7
Stork Babies AE ES GG DO 4
fischertechnik Solar CO CP ES GN 4
Grunting Pig Puppet CP TY PL PU 1
Spanish Vols. 1 & 2 ES LA DV CT 6
Time in a Box AE GE SR UN 4
Disruptus CG CP LA CG 5
Dinosaur Shadow Puppets CP CE FP PU 7
MimiQ CG GE 5
Pyramix ES GE BG 5
Geomag Mechanics CP ES SC HO 9
Boikido Multi-Activity Ctr. AE ES SR TY 1
Gorilla's Roar Cartoon ES SR GN MM 6
Wolf Howls Gift Set CP AC GN SR 4
2-in-1 Slide To Rocker AE OP TY 8
Hospital Buddy CP DO SR TY 4
Magnet Friends AC AP CP OT 7
My First Wood Shop CP HM CO WT 7
PlayTape AE CP ES SR 10
iBounce Too & RompyRoo AE ES OP DV 8
Doc McStuffinsTalking Mobile CP ES OT TY 4
Spirograph Super Kit CP ES AP AC 7
Tree Push Toy AE ES TY 8
Raddish CP ES SC SR 10
Tinker Crate AC AP CP ES 9
30 in1 NG500 Ldmks & Archaeol ES SR CO HO 9
LeapBand CE EL EG GE 8
LeapTV ES EL TC VG 1
Reader Bee and the Story Tree ES LA GE MM 3
Magnetic Spell & Learn Board CP ES GE TR 2
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3-10
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18mo-3
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8-12
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3-12
9-12
5-12
4-7
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3-6
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$25.00
$25.99
$29.99
$129.99
$40.00
$9.95
$14.95
$25.00
$79.99
$99.99
$29.99
$12.99
$19.99
$99.00
$42.00
$8.95
$54.99
$11.99
$23.00
$24.99
$4.99
$49.99
$19.99
$6.99
$27.00
$29.99
$49.99
$17.95
$24.99
$16.99
$6.99
$23.99
$100.00
$44.99
$8.50
$29.98
$69.99
$22.99
$39.99
$9.97
$1.99
$79.99
$49.99
$39.99
$30.00
$20.00
$16.95
$79.99
$39.99
$149.99
$1.99
$19.99
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alexbrands.com
alexbrands.com
annwilliamsgroup.com
artsideas.biz
automoblox.com
b-dazzle.com
bananagrams.com
bigjigstoys.com
brand44co.com
brand44co.com
cartwheelkids.com
preschoolpopstars.com
chroniclebooks.com
clicknkids.com
us.corolle.com
creativelycanny.com
digginactive.com
discoverwithdrcool.com
discoverytoys.net;
gogosportsgirls.com
dunecraft.com
ozobot.com
fashionangels.com
mystorkbabies.com
fischertechnik.com
folkmanis.com
foreignlanguagesforkids.com
foxmind.com
funnybonetoys.com
galison.com
gamebrotherz.com
gamewright.com
geomagworld.com
boikido.com
green-kids-club.com
green-kids-club.com
grow-n-up.com
happysmilesforkids.com
magnetfriends.com
craftprojectideas.com
inroadtoys.com
jumpsport.com
justplaytoys.com
kahootztoys.com
kidotoys.com
raddishkids.com
kiwicrate.com
laserpegs.com
leapfrog.com
leapfrog.com
readerbee.com
thelearningjourney.com
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LEGO Systems
LightUp, Inc.
Mme Alexander Doll
Magformers
Maple Landmark
MEGA Brands
MGA
MindWare
Morphun Education
Mother Company
Music Together
Music Together
Music Together
na2ure
NumbersAlive!
OgoSport
Pacific Play Tents
Paper Punk
Paz Toys
Physical Apps
Realtimes Products
Roominate/Maykah
Saban Brands
Seedling
Senseez Pillows
Shepherd Kit
Smart Toys & Games
SmartNoggin
Sparkup
Sprout Recordings
Tactic USA
Tangible Play
Tiggly
Treasured Passages
TREND enterprises
uKloo Kids Inc
Utd Healthcare Child.Found.
Upside Down Games
VTech
Whistlefritz
Whistlefritz
Wild Republic
Wonder Workshop
WowWee
YouthLight
Yvolution
Zeenie Dollz
LEGO DUPLO Treasure Attack TY CO 9
LightUp Edison Kit ES MM TC CO 2
Travel Friends Play Doll AE GG CT DO 1
Magnets in Motion 61 Piece Gear Set CP ES TY CO 9
My Activity Clock CP ES WT SR 2
1st Builders Fast Tracks Rescue Team ES AP HO CO 9
Lalaloopsy Color Me AC AP FP DO 7
Seek-a-Boo ES LA CG AP 5
Junior Starter Rainbow 400 Set AP CO CP MM 9
The Safety Show SR CT MM DV 4
All Around the Kitchen BO CP ML MM 6
May All Children Singalong BO CP ES ML 6
Ridin' in the Car Singalong BO CP ES ML 6
Ani-gram-it PZ SC SR GN 5
myPi ES PL OT TY 2
OgoBILD with AnimateIt! Studio Kit CP MM TC CO 7
Space Station AE OP FP SC 8
Urban Fold Paper Block City AC CP ES PZ 9
Webee ES EG EL CP 3
TheO SmartBall AE ES MM GE 3
Multiples Early Years, The ES SR OT MA 2
Roominate Chateau CO DH ES CP 9
Julius Jr. Rock „n Playhouse Box AP DH OT TY 1
Design your own Superhero Mask AE AC CS FP 7
Senseez Orange Circle ES OT MM TY 10
Oriental Culture Discovery Kit AC CP CT ES 10
SmartMax Mega Ball Run CO SC ES CP 9
NogginStik Developmental Rattle TY ES 1
Magical Book Reader CP ES BO MM 10
American Heroes #4 ES MM CE ML 6
Junior Alias ES LA GE BG 5
Osmo EL CP EG TC 3
Tiggly Shapes CP ES MM TY 3
One Little Mailbox CP ES GE OT 10
A to Z Dino Dot-to-Dot Dino-Mite Pals AP BO ES TR 2
Riddle Ed. Treasure Hunt Game AE ES LA CG 5
Oliver & Hope's Adventure CP ES SR CT 4
Yoga Spinner AE ES GE SR 8
InnoTab 3S Plus Learning Tablet ES MM IN TR 3
French for Kids: On Va Jouer ES SR MM OT 6
Sabor! AE ES SR MM 6
Creations GN OT SR UN 10
Dash MM TC ES SW 3
MiP MM EL TC TY 3
Drama Llama Interactive CP ES LA MM 6
Y Fliker LIFT AE OP AP TY 8
Zeenie Dollz Sini ES SR GN DO 4
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$49.99
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$34.99
$29.99
$19.95
$85.00
$14.99
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$179.99
$24.95
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$34.99
$49.99
$44.99
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$39.99
$54.99
$119.99
$22.99
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$99.00
$29.95
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$169.00
$99.99
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smartmax.eu/en
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sparkupreader.com
jonsprout.com
tactic.net
playosmo.com
tiggly.com
treasuredpassages.com
trendenterprises.com
ukloo.com
uhccf.org
upsidedowngames.us
vtechkids.com
whistlefritz.com
whistlefritz.com
kmtoys.com
makewonder.com
wowwee.com
youthlight.com
yvolution.com/en
zeeniedollz.com
KEY:
AC = arts and craft
AE = active
AP = activity product
BG = board game
BO = book
CE = children‟s entertainment
CG = card game
CO = construction
CP = creative product
CS = costume
CT = cultural
DH = doll house
DO = doll
DV = DVD
EC = Children‟s entertainment
EG = electronic game
EL = electronic product
EQ = equipment
ES = educational skills
FP = fantasy play
GE = game
GG = geography
GN = green
HM = hand made
HO = hobby
IN = internet
LA = language
MA = math
ML = musical
MM = multimedia
NO = novelty
OP = outdoor play
OT = other
PL = plush
PU = puppet
PZ = puzzle
SC = science
SR = socially responsible
SW = software
TC = technology
TR = travel
TS = transportation
TY = toy
UN = unique
VG = video game
WT = wooden toy
“SMART” PLAY CATEGORY:
Top 10 Audio/Visuals = 6
Top 10 Active Products = 8
Top 10 Building Toys = 9
Top 10 Children‟s Products = 10
Top 10 Creative Products = 7
Top 10 Educational Products = 2
Top 10 Games = 5
Top 10 High Tech Products = 3
Top 10 Socially Responsible Products = 4
Top 10 Toys = 1
DR. TOY'S 100 BEST CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS FOR 2014
Selected by Stevanne Auerbach, Ph.D. (Dr. Toy)
And Jennie Ito, Ph.D.
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BEST ACTIVE TOYS
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Brand 44
Brand 44
Diggin Active
Grow'n Up
Jumpport
Kid O Toys
LeapFrog
Pacific Play Tents
Upside Down Games
Yvolution
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Charm School Records
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Foreign Languages for Kids
Green Kids Club
Music Together
Music Together
Music Together
Sprout Recordings
Whistlefritz
Whistlefritz
YouthLight
Product Type
Slackers 50' Slackline AE OP ES SR
Slackers Balance Blox AE OP AP TY
Lazer Pitch Baseball AE MM OP AP
2-in-1 Slide To Rocker AE OP TY
iBounce Too & RompyRoo AE ES OP DV
Tree Push Toy AE ES TY
LeapBand CE EL EG GE
Space Station AE OP FP SC
Yoga Spinner AE ES GE SR
Y Fliker LIFT AE OP AP TY
Age
5-12
3-10
5-12
18mo-3
3-5
1-3
4-7
3-8
5-12
7-12
Price
$79.99
$99.99
$54.99
$69.99
$79.99
$30.00
$39.99
$179.99
$15.99
$149.99
Age
Price
$12.99
$49.99
$8.50
$13.95
$13.95
$13.95
$12.99
$19.99
$14.99
$24.95
Product Type
"Daycare Dance Party" DV CE ML MM
Spanish Vols. 1 & 2 ES LA DV CT
Gorilla's Roar Cartoon ES SR GN MM
All Around the Kitchen BO CP ML MM
May All Children Singalong BO CP ES ML
Ridin' in the Car Singalong BO CP ES ML
American Heroes #4 ES MM CE ML
French for Kids: On Va Jouer ES SR MM OT
Sabor! AE ES SR MM
Drama Llama Interactive CP ES LA MM
18mo-12
3-12
3-12
1-8
1-7
1-7
7-11
1-7
0-12
4-8
CustSrv#
303-339-0482
303-339-0482
888-388-8835
888-468-9898
888-567-5867
212-366-5858
800-701-5327
877-722-0083
888-746-1453
855-373-1235
CustSrv#
434-250-2722
301-299-8000
208-881-5183
800-728-2692
800-728-2692
800-728-2692
800-577-7688
866-944-7859
866-944-7859
803-345-1070
www.
brand44co.com
brand44co.com
digginactive.com
grow-n-up.com
jumpsport.com
kidotoys.com
leapfrog.com
pacificplaytents.com
upsidedowngames.us
yvolution.com/en
www.
preschoolpopstars.com
foreignlanguagesforkids.com
green-kids-club.com
musictogether.com
musictogether.com
musictogether.com
jonsprout.com
whistlefritz.com
whistlefritz.com
youthlight.com
BEST BUILDING TOYS
Company
Geomagworld
Kiwi Crate
Laser Pegs
LEGO Systems
Magformers
MEGA Brands
Morphun Education
Paper Punk
Roominate/Maykah
Smart Toys & Games
Product Type
Geomag Mechanics CP ES SC HO
Tinker Crate AC AP CP ES
30 in1 NG500 Ldmks & Archaeol ES SR CO HO
LEGO DUPLO Treasure Attack TY CO
Magnets in Motion 61 Piece Gear Set CP ES TY CO
Mega Bloks 1st Builders Fast Tracks Rescue Team ES AP HO CO
Junior Starter Rainbow 400 Set AP CO CP MM
Urban Fold Paper Block City AC CP ES PZ
Roominate Chateau CO DH ES CP
SmartMax Mega Ball Run CO SC ES CP
Age
5-12
9-12
5-12
2-5
3-12
12-5
3-7
6-12
6-12
3-12
Price
$100.00
$16.95
$79.99
$29.99
$99.99
$34.99
$85.00
$24.95
$49.99
$119.99
CustSrv#
301-895-5593
888-574-6387
866-432-3735
860-835-4386
877-817-4574
800-465-6342
718-851-2615
415-380-1940
206-384-5413
800-542-6375
www.
geomagworld.com
kiwicrate.com
laserpegs.com
lego.com
magformers.com
megabloks.com
morphun.com
paperpunk.com
roominatetoy.com
smartmax.eu/en
BEST CHILDREN’S PRODUCTS
Company
ALEX Brands
b. dazzle
DuneCraft
InRoad Toys
Kitchen Kid
Senseez Pillows
Shepherd Kit
Sparkup
Treasured Passages
Wild Republic
Product Type
Scientific Explorer's Color Mysteries Kit CP AC ES SC
Carousel Ponies Scamble Squares® Puzzle CG ES PZ TR
Slick Sand Mini Kit ES GN SC NO
PlayTape AE CP ES SR
Raddish CP ES SC SR
Senseez Orange Circle ES OT MM TY
Oriental Culture Discovery Kit AC CP CT ES
Magical Book Reader CP ES BO MM
One Little Mailbox CP ES GE OT
Creations GN OT SR UN
Age
5-12
4-12
3-12
3-10
3-12
4-12
3-6
0-12
3-10
3-12
Price
$25.99
$9.95
$4.99
$1.99
$20.00
$39.99
$54.99
$59.99
$36.00
$2.99
CustSrv#
800-666-2539
800-809-4242
800-306-4168
888-311-7165
310-450-3462
866-837-3851
626-254-3012
866-322-4675
800-590-1633
800-800-9678
For more information, write to Dr. Toy, Institute for Childhood Resources
268 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Website: http://www.drtoy.com
E-mail: drtoy@drtoy.com
www.
alexbrands.com
b-dazzle.com
dunecraft.com
inroadtoys.com
raddishkids.com
senseez.com
shepherdkit.com.tw/
sparkupreader.com
treasuredpassages.com
kmtoys.com
5.
BEST CREATIVE PRODUCTS
#
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
7
Company
ALEX Brands
Ann Williams Grp
Fashion Angels
Galison/Mudpuppy
6.
BEST EDUCATIONAL PRODUCTS
#
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Company
4M Indus.Develop.
Bigjigs Toy
7.
BEST GAMES
#
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Company
Art's Ideas
Bananagrams
Chronicle Books
Funnybone Toys
GameBrotherZ
Gamewright
MindWare
na2ure
Tactic USA
uKloo Kids Inc
8.
BEST HIGH TECH PRODUCTS
#
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Company
ClickN Kids
Evollve
Learning Circle Kids
Paz Toys
Physical Apps
Wonder Workshop
Tangible Play
Tiggly
VTech
WowWee
Product Type
Alex Wood Wonders Ultimate Set CP AC TY WT
Hermosa Beach Concepts
Horizon Group
Kahootz
MGA
OgoSport
Seedling
Discover w/Dr. Cool
Discovery Toys
Learning Journey
LightUp, Inc.
Maple Landmark
NumbersAlive!
Realtimes Products
TREND enterprises
Loopdeloom CP AC
It's My Biz AC CP ES HM
Dinosaur Shadow Puppets CP CE FP PU
Magnet Friends AC AP CP OT
My First Wood Shop CP HM CO WT
Spirograph Super Kit CP ES AP AC
Lalaloopsy Color Me AC AP FP DO
OgoBILD w AnimateIt! Studio Kit CP MM TC CO
Design your own Superhero Mask AE AC CS FP
Product Type
Crystal Growing Exptl Kit CP ES SC HM
Learn to Count ES MA PZ
Real Meteorite Excavation Kit! AE OP ES SC
Body Amazing Puzzle ES PZ TY WT
Magnetic Spell & Learn Board CP ES GE TR
LightUp Edison Kit ES MM TC CO
My Activity Clock CP ES WT SR
myPi ES PL OT TY
Multiples Early Years, The ES SR OT MA
A to Z Dino Dot-to-Dot Dino-Mite Pals AP BO ES TR
Product Type
Jenga Giant AE OP CO WT
WildTiles ES GE TY
Press Here Game CP AC ES BG
Disruptus CG CP LA CG
MimiQ CG GE
Pyramix ES GE BG
Seek-a-Boo ES LA CG AP
Ani-gram-it PZ SC SR GN
Junior Alias ES LA GE BG
Riddle Ed. Treasure Hunt Game AE ES LA CG
Product Type
ClickN KIDS Family Tablet ES MM SW
Ozobot CP ES BG TC
Reader Bee and the Story Tree ES LA GE MM
Webee ES EG EL CP
TheO SmartBall AE ES MM GE
Dash MM TC ES SW
Osmo EL CP EG TC
Tiggly Shapes CP ES MM TY
InnoTabS Plus Learning Tablet ES MM IN TR
MiP MM EL TC TY
Age
5-12
8-12
8-12
3-12
4-12
6-9
8-12
4-12
6-12
4-12
Age
10-12
1-4
6-12
4-9
3-6
5-10
3-7
3-12
3-6
3-6
Price
$25.00
$29.99
$19.99
$16.99
$39.99
$9.97
$39.99
$29.99
$70.00
$23.99
Price
$18.00
$25.00
$11.99
$23.00
$19.99
$49.99
$26.00
$35.00
$34.99
$4.99
Age
10-12
7-12
3-12
10-12
4-12
8-12
12-3
8-12
4-12
7-9
Age
3-12
8-12
3-6
1-5
3-12
5-12
6-12
18mo-4
3-9
8-12
Price
$129.99
$14.95
$19.99
$24.99
$6.99
$23.99
$19.95
$60.00
$14.99
$17.95
Price
$99.00
$49.99
$1.99
$69.00
$39.95
$169.00
$99.00
$29.95
$79.99
$99.99
CustSrv#
800-666-2539
248-731-8588
800-492-3237
212-354-8840
818-554-9352
908-810-1111
734-222-9798
800-222-4685
718-554-0777
855-500-9260
www.
alexbrands.com
annwilliamsgroup.com
fashionangels.com
galison.com
magnetfriends.com
craftprojectideas.com
kahootztoys.com
littletikes.com
ogosport.com
seedlingusa.com
CustSrv#
www.
4m-ind.com
bigjigstoys.com
800-356-0474
866-459-7829
855-437-2665
800-341-8697
877-839-3969
804-404-5678
800-421-4223
202-652-1820
802-345-1182
800-860-6762
CustSrv#
310-424-4527
888-234-5450
800-759-0190
855-386-2663
514-564-6379
800-924-6006
800-999-0398
212-447-0034
800-554-1447
416-407-2562
discoverwithdrcool.com
discoverytoys.net;
thelearningjourney.com
lightup.io
maplelandmark.com
numbersalive.org
themultiples.com
trendenterprises.com
www.
.artsideas.biz
bananagrams.com
chroniclebooks.com
funnybonetoys.com
gamebrotherz.com
gamewright.com
mindware.com
na2ure.com
tactic.net
ukloo.com
CustSrv#
877-254-2522
310-318-0070
650-350-6011
855-422-8697
603-305-3948
415-217-9682
650-450-3585
203-247-0415
800-521-2010
858-729-6580
For more information, write to Dr. Toy, Institute for Childhood Resources
268 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Website: http://www.drtoy.com
E-mail: drtoy@drtoy.com
www.
clicknkids.com
ozobot.com
readerbee.com
paztoys.com
physicalapps.com
makewonder.com
playosmo.com
tiggly.com
vtechkids.com
wowwee.com
9.
BEST SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTS
#
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Company
Creatively Canny
Fiammetta Toy Co.
fischertechnik
FoxMind Games
Green Kids Club
10.
BEST TOYS
#
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Company
Automoblox
Cartwheel Kids
Corolle Dolls
Dream Big Toy
Folkmanis
Gorgeous Products
LeapFrog
KEY:
Happy Smiles for Kids
Just Play
Mother Company
UnitdHealthcareChild Found.
Zeenie Dollz
Mme Alexander Doll
Saban Brands
SmartNoggin
AC = arts and craft
AE = active
AP = activity product
BG = board game
BO = book
CE = children‟s entertainment
CG = card game
CO = construction
CP = creative product
CS = costume
CT = cultural
DH = doll house
Product Type
Nate The Dragon Stops Bullying CP ES SR BO
Stork Babies AE ES GG DO
fischertechnik Solar CO CP ES GN
Time in a Box AE GE SR UN
Wolf Howls Gift Set CP AC GN SR
Hospital Buddy CP DO SR TY 4
Doc McStuffinsTalking Mobile CP ES OT TY
The Safety Show SR CT MM DV
Oliver & Hope's Adventure CP ES SR CT
Zeenie Dollz Sini ES SR GN DO
Product Type
Mini Emergency 3-pack CP GN TS WT
Peter Rabbit Adventure Treehouse DH TY
Mon Premier Bebe Calin Maria ES LA FP DO
Go! Go! Sports Girl Read & Play BO ES DO SR
Grunting Pig Puppet CP TY PL PU
Boikido Multi-Activity Ctr. AE ES SR TY
LeapTV ES EL TC VG
Travel Friends Play Doll AE GG CT DO
Julius Jr. Rock „n Playhouse Box AP DH OT TY
NogginStik Developmental Rattle TY ES
DO = doll
DV = DVD
EC = Children‟s entertainment
EG = electronic game
EL = electronic product
EQ = equipment
ES = educational skills
FP = fantasy play
GE = game
GG = geography
GN = green
HM = hand made
Age
8-10
4-10
7-12
4-12
3-10
0-12
3-12
2-8
3-8
4-12
Age
3-12
2-5
18mo-4
5-10
3-12
12-3
3-8
3-12
2-5
0-12
Price
$8.95
$6.99
$27.00
$17.95
$29.98
$22.99
$49.99
$14.99
$16.95
$49.99
Price
$40.00
$29.99
$42.00
$24.99
$29.99
$44.99
$149.99
$19.95
$44.99
$22.99
CustSrv#
920-220-1266
778-871-7177
888-561-7521
866-369-6463
208-881-5183
541-232-8689
800-317-3245
800-826-8150
855-698-4223
714-898-3019
CustSrv#
973-442-9444
888-906-4397
800-214-9711
877-351-1031
800-654-8922
847-984-6158
800-701-5327
800-229-5192
310-557-5230
574-612-5295
HO = hobby
IN = internet
LA = language
MA = math
ML = musical
MM = multimedia
NO = novelty
OP = outdoor play
OT = other
PL = plush
PU = puppet
PZ = puzzle
For more information, write to Dr. Toy, Institute for Childhood Resources
268 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94104
Website: http://www.drtoy.com
E-mail: drtoy@drtoy.com
www.
creativelycanny.com
mystorkbabies.com
fischertechnik.com
foxmind.com
green-kids-club.com
happysmilesforkids.com
justplaytoys.com
rubysstudio.com
uhccf.org
zeeniedollz.com
www.
automoblox.com
cartwheelkids.com
us.corolle.com
gogosportsgirls.com
folkmanis.com
boikido.com
leapfrog.com
madamealexanderdoll.com
sabanbrands.com
smartnoggintoys.com
SC = science
SR = socially responsible
SW = software
TC = technology
TR = travel
TS = transportation
TY = toy
UN = unique
VG = video game
WT = wooden toy