Product Showcase: Dragon Toys
By Karyn M. Peterson -- Playthings, 10/28/2008 12:39:00 PM
This week’s Product Showcase features dragon-themed toys from Manhattan Toy, Playmobil, Safari, Sigikid and WowWee.
Adventures in hand
Puppet Pairs Dragon & Knight ($24) are soft hand puppets for ages 3 to 6 that feature special fabric details such as a sparkly metallic shield and glistening dragon horns. Kids can act out their favorite medieval adventures or imagine their own with these appealing characters.
Manhattan Toy, Minneapolis
www.manhattantoy.com
Fiery friend
With the “fire-breathing” Red Dragon playset ($19.99), kids ages 4 and up can stage a dramatic dragon capture as part of their Playmobil Knights adventures. The set includes dragon, a red Dragon Knight figure that fits riding on its back, and numerous battle-ready accessories.
Playmobil, Cranbury, N.J.
www.playmobil.com
Wings of water
This beautiful Sea Dragon figure (13.99) for ages 3 and up looks like it stepped—or swam—right out of an ancient Greek myth. Part of the company’s new Mythical Realms series of fantasy figures, the 7-inch by 4.75-inch Sea Dragon is hand-painted and phthalate free.
Safari Ltd., Miami Gardens, Fla.
www.safariltd.com
Developmental dragon
The 16.5-inch long plush Velcro Dragon ($28) for ages 6 months and up is part of the PlayQ line of developmental toys designed to engage early learners. The four-piece segmented dragon each makes a different crinkly, squeaky or rattling noise; it also includes a wooden teething ring.
Sigikid USA, Palo Alto, Calif.
www.sigikid-usa.com
Speed demon
With the Green Flytech Dragon ($34.99), kids ages 6 and up can launch their own fantasy creature from any flat surface and use the single channel remote control to guide his movements. Includes built-in charger cable; four AA batteries sold separately. Also available in red.
WowWee USA, La Jolla, Calif.
www.wowwee.com
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Manufacturers: If you would like to be considered for an upcoming Product Showcase, please email product images (out of packaging) and descriptions to karyn.peterson@reedbusiness.com. Please include targeted age range, suggested retail price and date of availability.
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