Sh w off Orchard Toys 01953 859539 | www.orchardtoys.com This spring, Orchard Toys adds three new lines to its range. The two new games and activity jigsaw puzzles champion the company’s values of education and fun, and offer the usual Orchard twist. Whilst the team is disappointed that it can’t showcase these lines at the Toymaster show, Orchard is confident that these additions are a great way to add newness to the shelves of indie retailers. Wiggly Words is a brainteasing dominoes-style word game for children aged six and over. Kids race to play all their wiggly worm cards by joining heads with tails to spell words. Doublesided cards mean there are multiple ways to make different words in a wiggly domino line, with hilarious Orchard Toys characters including a worm wearing a sombrero, a David Bowie lookalike and even a superhero. This fun and educational game lets kids practise spelling words they already know while also learning new ones, making it a sure-fire hit with Orchard fans. Dinosaur Opposites features 20 two-piece puzzles with friendly dinosaur characters to match. The chunky pieces show opposites such as ‘slow/fast’, ‘first/last, ‘smooth/bumpy’. Once the puzzles are complete, they can be used to encourage conversation with young children. Jumble Jungle is a wild introduction to early game play, turn taking, matching and memory, all with an exciting twist. In this simple pairs game, players race to collect the most animals while watching out for the Cheeky Cheetahs who could pinch their cards. Suitable for children aged between two and five, Jumble Jungle is the perfect first game for pre-schoolers.
Theo Klein (49) 6345 4080 | www.klein-toys.de | S.Staerz@klein-toys.com
DKB Toys & Distribution 07813 725 480 | www.dkbtoys.com Independent retailers are a key area of focus for DKB Toys & Distribution. The company has dedicated field sales personnel in place to build on existing strong retailer relationships as the company expands its range offerings for 2021. With competitive margins across the board, the opportunity to request the design of specific toys made exclusively for the UK market, and the help of the DKB global contact network - plus FOB opportunities available across the range - DKB’s offering should not be missed. Feedback from independent customers on the re-launch of Alex Global Products and the introduction of Crazy Forts into the UK has been very positive, highlighting the competitive pricing structure and product offering. Stock of key Alex Global Products bath toy lines will be available in the UK this summer, with some refreshed classic favourites seeing a welcome comeback this year. ABC Stickers in the Tub comes with 26 colourful over-sized stickon letters that encourage children to develop their knowledge of letters and spelling while in the bath. A drip-dry mesh hanging bag, which affixes via suction cups, offers a handy storage solution. A variation on the sticker theme, the Beep Beep Stickers in the Tub pack allows children to create a stick-on roadway using the multiple foam pieces. Various vehicles enhance the imaginative bath play, including an ice cream truck, bus, motorbike, school bus and racing car. Finally, creating watery works of art on tiles has never been easier with Draw in the Tub Crayons, complete with six washable bathtub crayons and a duckshaped sponge for wiping clean.
Theo Klein’s portfolio covers almost all toy categories including outdoor, dolls and role-play, with themes such as professions, household, kitchens, shopping and DIY providing a raft of rewarding play experiences for kids. New for summer from Theo Klein is the Bosch Tool Truck Set with Ixolino Screwdriver. In a 1:24 scale, this impressive truck set offers kids a variety of play patterns with different assembly options thanks to its multiple parts. Young builders can create a compact truck for take-along play, a heavy-duty transporter, or an extra-long lorry up to 70 cm in length for the ultimate construction experience. The removable toolbox, a trailer, a crane and a forklift with pallets provide additional options for building and playing with the truck, while the included Bosch Ixolino screwdriver is the perfect tool for assembling and disassembling the parts. Adding to Theo Klein’s portfolio for vehicle play fans, the Bosch Car Service Helix Parking Garage features an innovative helix-lift. Kids can move the toy cars up to the individual parking levels by manually turning the helix, while engaging light and sound effects make the downhill drive even more exciting. The two cars included in the set can be directed along different routes via several points. For a realistic driving experience, the Helix Parking Garage also includes a petrol station with two standard petrol pumps and two e-charging stations for the cars to visit.
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