Toy Fair 2010 Playmates Playmates’ iCarly product includes two items in its Sound Gadgets Assortment. The Random Dance Pod features three ways to random dance, just like on the show. In Random Mode, the music starts and stops at random. The last one to stop dancing is out. In Rhythm Dance Mode, the faster kids dance, the faster the music plays. In Stop ’n Go Mode, the music starts when kids dance and stops when kids stop. Freddie’s Sound FX lets kids use Freddie’s controller under their jackets or on their belts to punkify friends. There are more than 16 sound effects. With the Private Notes Electronic Planner, kids can plan their next webshow. The planner features Carly’s voice. Kids enter their secret password and when it pops open, Carly Chat‘n Change Sam greets them with a phrase. The planner comes with a real working clipboard, a dryerase cover, and dry-erase marker. The inside secret compartment has a mirror, photo holders, a secret compartment, and notepad. Galini’s Pie Shop Playset is a scented playset with a working pie display. The set also comes with Fashion Switch Carly, pie shop accessories, and a reusable sticker sheet for customizing the menu. The Chat’n Change Sam 10-inch Fashion Figure plays Sam’s real voice and phrases from the show when girls press Sam’s necklace. Extra fashions inspired by Sam are included.
106 TOYS & FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT FEBRUARY 2010
Learning Curve Learning Curve will create an all-new line of original products based on The Jim Henson Company’s animated series Dinosaur Train. The new line will feature a full complement of preschool products that bring to life the world of the series. Highlights from the new Dinosaur Train line include Dinosaur Collectible and Train Car Two-Packs. These collectible two-packs include a detailed dinosaur figure and a train car decorated to match the character. Each Dinosaur figure fits inside its respective train car, which can be attached to other cars for train play. The two-packs also include a special Dinosaur Train collector card. Characters include Buddy, Tiny, Morris, Tank, Ned, and the Conductor. Dinosaur Train InterAction Figures are fully articulated action figures with 40 real dinosaur sounds, facts, and character phrases. With multiple activation touch points, each InterAction Figure has a special dinosaur feature, such as stomping or chomping. The InterAction Figures have built-in technology that allows them to recognize and interact with children or other InterAction Figures in the Dinosaur Train line. All Dinosaur Train product is for ages 3 and up. The Thomas Wooden Railway has a new line designed for beginning engineers. The Early Engineers Line offers kids as young as 18 months the same quality wood craftsmanship and timeless signature look found in every Thomas Wooden Railway set. It features larger engines for small hands, track tiles that provide secure layouts, and simple-to-use destinations. The Early Engineers Line is compatible with the rest of the Thomas Wooden Railway. Highlights include the Early Engineers Roundabout Station Set, Early Engineers Busy Day on Sodor Set, and Early Engineers Rock and Roll Quarry Set. Learning Curve expands its Caring Corners line in 2010. The Nanny Oakes Interactive Treetop Nursery allows children to nurture “Baby Buds”— little babies who nestle in Nanny Oakes’ branches. When children press Nanny’s nose, Nanny Oakes they discover activities, sounds, words, and lullabies about caring for Interactive Treetop baby. Nanny Oakes features a hanging swing for up to six babies, a Nursery mini pool, a snack table, and a treetop merry-go-round. There is also a secret elevator and a hidden baby bassinet. Nanny Oakes includes two babies but has locations to hold and care for up to 16 different babies.