ASTRA MARKETPLACE & ACADEMY 2014 HABA
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Stork Babies, from THE FIAMMETTA TOY COMPANY INC., are mini beanbag matchbox dolls available in Spanish and Italian collections. Each Stork Baby is beautifully designed, has a unique name, and comes with an original, inspiring saying. The dolls engage kids in imaginative play, while also helping them build multicultural memories. As a new country is introduced each year, kids can collect them all or mix and match among collections. The dolls are packaged in an environmentally sustainable manner, and kids are encouraged to reuse the Stork Baby’s box as a matchbox-sized bed for the doll. In addition, a portion of the profits of each Stork Baby sold is donated to Plan Canada’s “Because I Am a Girl” charity.
Kids can put on a show with HABA’s fabric adjustable Doorway Puppet Theater. A convenient adjustable width bar will keep the fabric taut, while three wooden inserts ensure a nice flat display (even when kids are going in and out). Kids can introduce the play to the audience through the peephole at the top and hang a “tickets for sale” sign in the clear oval window beneath the curtains. Haba’s new German-designed line of products includes Wibble Wabbles, which are uniquely designed wooden toys that kids can scoot across floors and tables, and Lassig diaper bags, suitcases, backpacks, bibs, blankets, and more. Wibble Wabbles feature cute animal faces, including a puppy, mouse, and bird. Doorway Puppet Theater
PLAYMOBIL The PLAYMOBIL Furnished Shopping Mall contains all of the boutiques, shopping, and ice cream of a real mall, plus much more. Kids can try on different outfits, stop at the ATM for some cash, and relax in the café area. The set includes seven figures, five mannequins, various dresses, skirts, handbags, cash registers, full-length mirrors, and tons of other accessories. Outfits are interchangeable and can be switched with outfits from other Shopping Mall sets. Kids can defend the kingdom with the Secret Dragon Fort. The set includes two figures, helmets, shields, and assorted battle gear to protect the fort against enemies. Two blue dragons, a huge hinging gate, and flaming arrows make this fort nearly impenetrable. Upgrade this set with the Playmobil Great Asian Castle. Furnished Shopping Center Dive or take the slide into the Children’s Pool with Whale Fountain. Recommended for kids ages 4 and up, kids can play with this water toy on land. The set includes four figures, a pair of arm floaties, a beach bag, sunglasses, sunscreen, a cooler, a water bottle, and additional accessories. Fairy Island with Jewel Fountain is an enchanted set that encourages kids to engage in imaginative play. The set includes two fairies, an island landscape, a weeping willow, a flower trellis, flowers, and more accessories. Animals on Fairy Island include a unicorn foal, swans, and birds. This set is recommended for kids ages 4 and up and comes with a life-size fairy pendant with blue gem.
SPECIALTY TOYS & GIFTS
SD5
MAY/JUNE 2014