ASTRA MARKETPLACE & ACADEMY 2014 OSE O G E UNCL
UNCLE GOOSE’s Nautical Blocks are made for kids who are interested in perfecting their basic seamanship—or those learning to tie their first sheepshank. This set of 26 1.75-inch cube-shaped blocks features 26 alphabet letters with their accompanying maritime signal flag, morse code, semaphore, and the NATO phonetic alphabet words. In addition, each block includes a beautifully illustrated knot. The set is designed for kids ages 2 and up.
POPAR TOYS The Interactive Human Anatomy 3D Chart, from POPAR TOYS, allows the human body to become more amazing through augmented reality. Kids can pinch to zoom and swipe to rotate on a mobile device to explore the torso. They can click on the clavicle to see a screen shot that explains its unique location and its importance in connecting the scapula and the sternum. Turn the skeletal structure sideways for a different view. Young scientists can uncover the secrets hidden among the Periodic Table 3D Chart, which features atomic masses, boiling points, densities, structures, and descriptions. Kids can match compounds or learn elemental compositions by total mass in a graph format. Using the legend, they can sort the table by only the categories they wish to see. Kids can explore space through the window of augmented reality and watch the planets pop right off of the Solar System 3D Chart. Zoom in on Earth or Saturn and, with the tap of a finger, learn about the orbit or moons. Space probes such as Magellan and Mariner hover above the chart and reveal photos, drawings, and greetings in different languages. Popar also offers two fabric wall charts: The Wonders of the World & Landmarks 3D Map and the Solar System 3D Chart. By downloading the Popar app, kids can use their smart devices to bring these two wall charts to life in high-quality 3-D.
VICKI LEWIS ORIGINALS Flipzles Farm, from VICKI LEWIS ORIGINALS, is an innovative barn puzzle that has thick, wooden double-sided pieces that form a 9.5- by 9.5-inch puzzle on one side, and a play set on the other. The puzzle is a challenging toy that brings out the imaginations of kids ages 3 and up. By flipping the pieces over, kids find various barnyard animals and characters that stand on their own for creative play. Another new puzzle, Flipzles Pet Mansion, is made for animal lovers ages 3 and up. It has 13 durable wooden pieces printed on both sides: The front of the pieces make up the exterior of the Pet Mansion, while the flip-sides have all sorts of pets, including kittens, puppies, guinea pigs, a hermit crab, and a chinchilla. Underneath the pieces is the inside of the Pet Mansion as a storytelling backdrop. Both puzzles come in a zip-and-take carrying case, which keeps the pieces together and makes storage and travel convenient. Each set includes the puzzle pieces and a board.
SPECIALTY TOYS & GIFTS
S60
Flipzles Farm
MAY/JUNE 2014