Cincinnati Game and Toy 2012 Holiday Gift Guide

2012 Cincinnati Toymakers

Holiday Gift Guidepresented by

Cincinnati Game & Toy

Industry ProfessionalsImage via flickr cc sis/21

© Michelle Spelman 2012 All Rights Reserved 2

Happy Holidays!This guide features thoughtful toys and games for all ages from Cincinnati’s toy geniuses! Many are brand new while others are familiar iconic classics! Be on the lookout for these SPECIAL ALERTS throughout the guide!

This guide features over 40 products from 20 different companies and individuals working in the toy and game industry with a personal connection to the Cincinnati region – either they are from here, live/work here now, or received their education here .

Prices and products are subject to change without notice. No guarantees of product availability are made.

Fair use reprinting/redistribution of this content is permitted with proper attribution:© Michelle Spelman 2012 All Rights Reserved

All information is believed to be accurate at time of publishing.The spirit of this publication is to shine light on the creative genius in Cincinnati behind some of the toy industry’s best toys and games. Reasonable efforts have been made to ensure accurate and complete information, however, we realize that often a product is the result of collaborative efforts by multiple individuals and entities. If you believe an entry reflects inaccurate or incomplete information, please notify us and we will attempt to verify and make necessary corrections and attribution. If they cannot be readily verified, we must rely on the accuracy of our Members who have supplied us with information.

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From the founder…Holiday Greetings!

Did you know the Greater Cincinnati region has a remarkable heritage in the toy and game industry?

From the very first electric toy train, to bisque dolls and baseballs, to playing cards and Play-Doh…. Cincinnatians have been innovating, inventing and manufacturing toys and games for over 150 years!

What’s most exciting is that we’re still doing it! I hope that as you view this guide, it makes you feel as proud of your Cincinnati toy legacy as I am! Toys and games are in our blood here!

Sincerely,

Michelle Spelman, Founder


Table of Contents

Toys for Baby thru Preschool 5Toys especially for Boys 15Toys especially for Girls 23Games & Toys for the Whole Family 30Cincinnati Independent Toy & Game Stores 52Index 53About Us 54


PLAY-DOH by Noah and Joseph McVicker Rainbow Crafts

2+ BILLION CANS SOLD SINCE 1956!

CC Image KTVee via Flickr

Toys to Delight Baby thru Preschool


Hasbro BABY ALIVE, MY BABY ALIVE DOLLOriginally introduced by Kenner ToysCincinnati Ohio, debuted 1973

BUY NOW at ToysRus and Amazon$29.99| Ages 3+

Image courtesy of Strong National Museum of Play

Now

Then

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11587125

http://www.amazon.com/Baby-Alive-My-Blonde/dp/B004P98QGC


SPIN MASTER’S ZOOBLES! FAMILY DAY JUMP ROPE PLAYSETdesigned by Sean Mullaney, Quiggie Design LLC

BUY NOW at ToysRus, Walmart, Target, Kmart and on Amazon

$14.99 | Ages 4+Spinmaster’s Zoobles! character Zippy comes to life by jumping rope when the user turns the handle.

Character figurine really jumps over the moving rope!

An adorable Zoobles Family Day Jump Rope Mini Play Set will be a great addition to your little one's Zooble collection. The play set comes with a Happitat, picnic items and the Zippy figurine. Children can help Zippy jump rope with the vine attached to the Happitat and then let her enjoy a bit to eat at a pretend picnic.

Sean Mullaney, owner of Quiggie Design llc. invented the Jump Rope Playset for Spin Master’s existing Zoobles character line.

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12805550&cagpspn=pla&pla=plat

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Zoobles-Family-Jump-Rope-Mini-Play-Set/21810092

http://www.target.com/p/zoobles-family-jump-rope-mini-playset/-/A-14063997

http://www.kmart.com/zoobles-family-jump-rope-mini-playset/p-004W004909169001P

http://www.amazon.com/Zoobles-Family-Jump-Rope-Playset/dp/B007X9DHWO


Get Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timersby Rick Ruskin Slam Dunk LLC

BUY NOW online at Amazon, Comfort Market and at www.GetHealthyHands.com

SLAM dunk LLC is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its owner, Rick Ruskin was raised here, in addition to working at Kenner/Hasbro from 1995-2000.

Introducing Get Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timers - The fun and easy way for parents to get their children to wash their hands for healthy hygiene. Characters, Lights and Music motivate kids to wash for 20 seconds. Easily fits onto ALL standard liquid soap dispensers. Consumers use their existing trusted soap brand – not an unknown brand.

$3.99 | Ages 2+

See 1-minute Youtube demo video of the Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timer

http://www.amazon.com/Musical-Hand-Wash-Timer-Clean/dp/B008Y0LFNO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1351789452&sr=8-4&keywords=musical+hand+wash+timer

http://www.comfortmarket.com/ghlhd003.html

http://www.gethealthyhands.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=whx5HfO3Dns&feature=colike


Little Tikes Cozy CoupeDesigned by UC DAAP Alum, Jim Mariol for Little Tikes 1979

With over 10 million sold by 1990, it was the best-selling car in North America…outselling the Ford Taurus, the Toyota Camry and the Honda Accord!

CC Image courtesy of KTVee on Flickr

BUY NOW at Target ToysRUs and on Amazon

Now

Image courtesy of HoboMama.com

Then

Image courtesy of HoboMama.com

http://www.target.com/p/little-tikes-cozy-coupe-30th-anniversary-edition/-/A-11134588?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C11134588&CPNG=Unassigned&kpid=11134588&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=11134588&kpid=11134588&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=11134588


http://www.amazon.com/Little-Tikes-Cozy-Coupe-Anniversary/dp/B001NQHN7S


MY FIRST DISNEY PRINCESS TODDLER DOLLSby Tollytots Limited/JAKKS Pacific Inc.

BUY NOW at Amazon, Target, ToysRus Learn more about TollyTots

Each 15-inch toddler doll comes dressed in her signature ball gown and features beautiful rooted hair, poseable legs, and a tiara. Available: Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Tiana, Mulan, and Snow White.

A veteran of Hasbro, Cincinnatian Lisa MacEachen is Vice President of Marketing for Tollytots Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. where she specializes in “big picture” thinking, provides direction for product development and brand strategy for licensed toy properties such as Disney Princess, Graco, Fisher Price , Rubik’s ® and Safety1st®

$19.99 - $24.99 | Ages 3+

http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Basic-Toddler-Doll-Tiana/dp/B0044UHJ4W/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1352071689&sr=8-15&keywords=my+first+disney+princess+doll

http://www.target.com/p/disney-princess-toddler-snow-white/-/A-13555956?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C13555956&CPNG=Unassigned&kpid=13555956&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=13555956&kpid=13555956&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=13555956


http://www.tollytots.com/


SNACK NANNY® SPILL PROOF SNACK BOWLby David Hamann Design

BUY NOW at Amazon and at www.SnackNanny.com

BPA FREE …the first snack bowl for kids with a self-closing door. The Snack Nanny® allows kids to snack freely without overeating, keeps kids entertained and prevents them from creating a mess for mom and dad to clean up. It's easy to use, easy to clean and includes portion control features that only the Snack Nanny® offers.

The Snack Nanny® product was designed and developed by David Hamann Design of Cincinnati. The Snack Nanny® name was also developed by David Haman Design. Snack Nanny® is manufactured and sold by Apex Product Development of Cincinnati.

$5.99 | Ages 1+

http://www.amazon.com/Snack-Nanny-Spill-Proof-Bowl/dp/B004LUSGBK/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1352068126&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=snack+nanny

http://www.snacknanny.com/


Dive and Swim Mermaid Dora-Dollby BangZoom Design for Fisher Price

BUY IT at Kmart, ToysRUs, Walmart, Target and on Amazon http://bangzoomdesign.com

In a special television episode, Dora magically transforms into a mermaid to help a mermaid friend and can dive, swim and explore just like a real mermaid! Set the Fisher-Price Dive & Swim Mermaid Dora on the edge of your tub and watch as she gracefully dives into the water and magically swims backward.

Bang Zoom Design Ltd. is a Cincinnati-based product invention company established in 1991. Our goal is to develop big ideas and turn them into marketable businesses for our clients. With an emphasis on children’s products, Bang Zoom Design Ltd. has licensed over 100 inventions, accounting for well over $1 Billion dollars in retail sales. Our team is comprised of industrial designers, engineers, graphic designers and marketers, who all contribute to the creative process and develop hundreds of new ideas every year.

$24.99 | Ages 3+

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_004W003996372000P?sid=KDx01192011x000001&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=31-46473050-2


http://www.walmart.com/ip/19593754?adid=22222222227015286076&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=17436372550&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem

http://www.target.com/p/dive-and-swim-mermaid-dora/-/A-13782700

http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Dora-Explorer-Dive-Mermaid/dp/B005VPFPFY

http://bangzoomdesign.com/


WIBBLY WOO PLUSH TOYSby Abby Langdon, abbydid

Learn more about abbydidBUY NOW at Broadhope Art Collective (Cheviot),Fabricate (Northside), Etsy

Abby Langdon is a born and bred Cincinnatian. In fact, she’s actually the third generation to own her Western Hills home. Her son's bedroom was her childhood bedroom, and her father's before her. Until recently, she operated out of her house, but has just opened Broadhope Art Collective, where her studio is now located and her products are sold. She is also teaching workshops to both kids and adults on how to make their own snuggly creatures!

The Wibbly Woo is a legendary creature located in the peat bogs of Northern England. Harmless, happy, helpful little scamps, they make excellent companions (especially at bedtime). Wibbly Woos have large, soft mouths perfect for safeguarding treasures. Ideal for keeping that newly-freed tooth secure until the Tooth Fairy arrives!

Wibbly Woos are made of very soft fleece and have body measurements of 8.5"x 8.5". They are all designed and handmade by Abby. They come in an infinite number of designs and colors, are available for custom order, and each is one of a kind.

$25.00

http://abbydid.com/

http://broadhopeartcollective.com/

http://fabricatestore.wordpress.com/

http://www.etsy.com/shop/abbydid


Hasbro PLAYSKOOL PLAY FAVORITES SIT 'N SPINOriginally introduced by Kenner Toys debuted 1974

BUY NOW at ToysRus and Amazon

$24.99| Ages 18 mos – 5 years

Your child will experience all the twirling fun you grew up loving with the Playskool Play Favorites Sit ‘N Spin, which allows round-and-round excitement — now with easier and smoother spinning! The awesome Sit ‘N Spin keeps your child active and encourages balance, coordination and gross motor skills while helping to develop cognitive learning and a better understanding of "cause and effect" by turning the wheel to spin.


http://www.amazon.com/Playskool-Classic-Sit-N-Spin/dp/B002VUCA00/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352084547&sr=8-1&keywords=PLAYSKOOL+PLAY+FAVORITES+SIT+'N+SPIN


Boys

Image via flickr cc st3f4n

First STAR WARS Action Figures

1977 Produced by Kenner Toys


HASBRO’S MARVEL THE AVENGERS Concept Series CAPTAIN AMERICA Triple Blast Shielddesigned by Ron Boyle, RCB Design

Feel just like your favorite patriotic hero, CAPTAIN AMERICA, when you carry this awesome Triple Blast Shield into battle! The shield looks like CAPTAIN AMERICA’s shield and when it’s in stealth mode, that’s all it looks like. But with a quick flip you can change the shield to attack mode – and reveal its secret missile launcher! With 10 missiles, you can launch a mighty triple missile blast, just like the star-spangled AVENGERS hero!

BUY NOW at Kohl’s, Kmart, ToysRus, Walmart, and on Amazon

$19.99 | Ages 5+

Ron Boyle is an accomplished designer specializing in 3D design for a wide range of toys and all kinds of other consumer products! Fluent in Unigraphics/NX, Ron can take a hand sketch and turn it in to a masterpiece.

https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1147807/marvel-the-avengers-captain-america-triple-blast-shield-by-hasbro.jsp

http://www.kmart.com/hasbro-marvel-the-avengers-concept-series-captain-america/p-004W003022078001P

http://www.toysrus.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=12859332

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Avengers-Captain-America-Dart-Blast-Shield/20977362

http://www.amazon.com/Captain-America-Triple-Blast-Shield/dp/B008592HHC/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352038633&sr=1-1&keywords=CAPTAIN+AMERICA+Triple+Blast+Shield


HASBRO’S STAR WARS TRADE FEDERATION MTT (MULTI TROOP TRANSPORT) VEHICLEdesigned by Ron Boyle, RCB Design

Battle Droids deploy from massive TRADE FEDERATION MTT vehicle’s motorized troop deployment rack! Includes 20 BATTLE DROID figures: 16 INFANTRY DROID and 4 PILOT DROID figures! 20 blasters! Includes 1 OBI-WAN KENOBI figure with lightsaber. Lights and sounds! Firing missile launchers! Pivoting cannons! Front hatch opens to release troop deployument rack. Side hatch opens to reveal blaster racks. Upper hatch opens to access storage space. Works with Movie Heroes or THE CLONE WARS figures (sold separately).

BUY NOW on Amazon$149.99 | Ages 4+

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-37905-Carrier-Vehicle/dp/B0086YSYSC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352050051&sr=8-1&keywords=STAR+WARS+TRADE+FEDERATION+MTT+(MULTI+TROOP+TRANSPORT)+VEHICLE


HASBRO’S MARVEL THE AVENGERS SPIDER-MAN Motorized String Web Shooterdesigned by Ron Boyle, RCB Design

You can be just like your hero web-slinger with this SPIDER-MAN Motorized String Web Shooter! When you load the included reusable strings in the shooter and fire them, you’ll feel like you’re slinging all over the city just like SPIDER-MAN!

BUY NOW at ToysRus and on Amazon

$16.99 | Ages 5+


http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-24411-Spiderman-Single-Shooter/dp/B004SGHOBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352048441&sr=8-1&keywords=SPIDER-MAN+Motorized+String+Web+Shooter


HASBRO’S STAR WARS BOBA FETT ELECTRONIC BLASTERdesigned by Ron Boyle, RCB Design

Get some major Star Wars "firepower" with this amazing BOBA FETT electronic blaster! You’ll feel just like the BOBA FETT character in the Star Wars movie, and when you pull the trigger, the barrel lights up! You’ll hear realistic blaster sounds and battle-damage effects of Star Wars action. Arm yourself with your BOBA FETT blaster and get ready to take on the world!

BUY NOW at ToysRus, Walmart, Target and on Amazon

$19.99 | Ages 5+



http://www.target.com/p/star-wars-boba-fett-blaster/-/A-12256525

http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Clone-Electronic-Blaster/dp/B003A14QQ0


HASBRO’S STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS GENERAL GRIEVOUS SPINNING ELECTRONIC LIGHTSABERdesigned by Ron Boyle, RCB Design

Battle the Jedi with a lightsaber like the one General Grievous uses!

Modeled after the lightsaber wielded by the General Grievous character, this lightsaber splits into two, giving you four different configuration possibilities! Create a double-bladed spinning lightsaber, two single lightsabers, a single spinning lightsaber and a single lightsaber or a double-bladed light saber — all depending on what your “battle” requires.

Press the buttons to “ignite” your lightsaber accessory and its glowing arc-wave “energy blades”. The power activation humming sound, battle-clash sounds and spinning and connection sounds all add to the realistic feeling and, especially when you extend your double lightsaber to over four feet long, you’ll definitely feel like you’re really in the thick of battle!


$34.99 | Ages 6+


http://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Grievous-Spinning-Lightsaber/dp/B0039X6XZG


HASBRO’S STAR WARS BLASTERSdesigned by Ron Boyle, RCB Design

STAR WARS GENERAL GRIEVOUS BLASTERSTAR WARS THE CLONE WARS CAD BANE BLASTER

STAR WARS CAPTAIN REX BLASTER

These blasters are modeled after the ones used in the Star Wars movies!

Cut out the target from the back of the packaging to practice your aim and be sure you’re ready for combat. When you’re done, store the projectiles in the blaster so you’ve always got them handy to take on any battle that comes your way!


$8.99 | Ages 5+

http://www.toysrus.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=2255956&ab=TRU_Header:TRU-Logo:Successful-Search-Results

http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-24411-Spiderman-Single-Shooter/dp/B004SGHOBK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352048441&sr=8-1&keywords=SPIDER-MAN+Motorized+String+Web+Shooter


ProWood Fingerboardsby Jim Vickers

Since 2008, Prowood has been the creator of high quality, hand crafted, custom fingerboards and accessories. Company founder, Jim Vickers, was born and raised in the Cincinnati area. Prowood Fingerboards are sold at www.ProwoodFingerboards.com Made in Palmyra, Indiana USA

Full line of custom fingerboards and accessories $10.95 and up

BUY NOW at Ollie’s Skate Park 8171 Dixie Hwy Florence KYOr online at http://prowoodfingerboards.com and at Amazon.

http://www.prowoodfingerboards.com/

http://www.skateollies.com/

http://prowoodfingerboards.com/

http://prowoodfingerboards.hostedbyamazon.com/

© Michelle Spelman 2012 All Rights Reserved 23Image via flickr cc dizzylizzie

Girls

STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE DollsIntroduced by Kenner Toys 1980


Disney Fairies Color Surprise Tink Dollby BangZoom Design for Disney

Disney Fairies bring in the seasons, which mean they paint the world with vibrant seasonal colors. Now girls can discover their own world of color with the 9” Disney Fairies Color Surprise Tink Doll coming Fall 2012. Place Tink onto 10 different shades of color and watch as her wings magically recognize and light up in that color!

$29.99 | Ages 4+

BUY IT at ToysRUs, Walmart, Target Meijer and on Amazon http://bangzoomdesign.com



http://www.target.com/p/disney-fairies-color-surprise-tink/-/A-14061108?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C14061108&CPNG=Toys&kpid=14061108&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=14061108&kpid=14061108&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=14061108

http://www.meijer.com/s/disney-fairies-color-surprise-tink-doll/_/R-228133;jsessionid=E727758C921B49660BE68EB698DCFEB9.instance04?cagpspn=pla&cmpid=Google-G_US_Meijer_eCom_PLA_Toys&kpid=350274

http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Fairies-Feature-Doll-Surprise/dp/B0088GMXQW/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352037326&sr=1-1&keywords=Disney+Fairies+Color+Surprise+Tink+Doll



COLOR Splasherz Design Station Color-Change Jewelry by BangZoom Design for The Maya Group

Change your color and style in a splash with the Color Splasherz Design Station. Fusing water play with transformation, Color Splasherz allows you to creatively change the color of your jewelry using hot and cold water. Dip or splash your beads in water to create patterns and shapes with vibrant colors. The Color change will hold until you alter the temperature. The lid of the Design Station opens up to act as a display stand.

BUY IT at ToysRUs, Target and on Amazon http://bangzoomdesign.com

Jewelry Design Station | $24.99 | Ages 6+


http://www.target.com/p/color-splasherz-design-station/-/A-14047666?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C14047666&CPNG=Toys&kpid=14047666&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=14047666&kpid=14047666&ci_gpa=pla&ci_sku=14047666

http://www.amazon.com/Color-Splasherz-56510-Design-Station/dp/B007RKZJBQ



Custom Made Doll Clothes for 18" Dolls designed by Stephanie Sommer, Simply Sommer Designs

Fun, Fresh, Modern Clothing made to fit American Girl Dolls (or other similar 18" dolls). All outfits are handmade to order. All items have been Prewashed and have Velcro closure or elastic waist to make it easy for your little one to change outfits. All seams professionally finished.

ORDER NOW at http://simplysommerdesigns.blogspot.com/

From $10.00 - $15.00

Please allow 10 business days to have clothes made and ready.

http://simplysommerdesigns.blogspot.com/


Mattel’s Disney Cinderella Dancing Duetby BangZoom Design

$19.99 | Ages 6 - 12

Disney Princess Cinderella DANCING DUET™ Gift Set - When Cinderella and Prince Charming danced at the royal ball, there was magic in the air. Now girls can recreate this iconic movie moment and let them dance the night away with the Dancing Duet™ dolls and dance floor. Adorable Cinderella and Prince Charming small dolls stand on a base that, when moved by a child in circles, magically sends the royal couple on a romantic, twirling dance-just like in the movie. Dolls cannot stand alone.

Find it at Target, Kroger, Walmart, ToysRUs and on Amazon http://bangzoomdesign.com



http://www.amazon.com/Disney-Princess-Cinderella-Dancing-Giftset/dp/B006OG76I8



HASBRO EASY BAKE ULTIMATE OVENOriginally introduced by Kenner Toys in 1963 Invented by Ronald Howes, who was born & raised in Over The Rhine

Find it at Target ToysRUs and on Amazon

$39.99| Ages 3+

Original Easy Bake OvenImage courtesy of Strong National Museum of Play

Then

Now

http://www.target.com/p/easy-bake-ultimate-oven/-/A-13391040


http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Bake-93404-Ultimate-Oven/dp/B004P9591C/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352085560&sr=1-1&keywords=easy+bake+oven


Gemstone Necklace Excavation Kitby GeoCentral

Find GeoCentral products at Joseph Beth Booksellers, Ted’s Toy Store, and in specialty toy and museum stores across the country and at Amazon. http://geocentral.com

A great item for today’s adventuresome girls! Each kit contains an earthen block with 7 different embedded gemstones and a spiral pendant necklace. Once the gemstones have been excavated, choose your favorite stone to wear in the necklace.

$12.99| Ages 5+

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, GeoCentral has been the leading supplier of quality, educational and fun science-related products for over 30 years to the wholesale trade. We have had a strong presence in the gift industry and our products are found in most national and international retailers.

http://www.josephbeth.com/

http://tedstoystore.com/

http://www.amazon.com/GeoCentral-DGCG-Gemstone-Necklace-Excavation/dp/B008MZMXO6/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352036925&sr=1-1&keywords=GEOCENTRAL+GEMSTONE+NECKLACE

http://geocentral.com/


Mattel Magic 8 BallInvented by Albert Carter, introduced in 1950by Alabe Products in Cincinnati

BUY NOW at ToysRUs and on Amazon

$9.99 | Ages 6+ | 1 or more players |

The Magic 8 Ball has an answer for everything! Ask a question, shake the 8 Ball in your hands and peer into the portal. The 20-sided dice inside floats up into view with your answer.

Toys & Games for the Whole Family

Mattel Magic 8 BallInvented by Albert Carter in Cincinnatiintroduced in 1950 by Alabe Products

Image via flickr cc qnd2011


http://www.amazon.com/Mattel-30188-Magic-8-Ball/dp/B00001ZWV7


Themed Monopoly-style Gamesby Late for the Sky Productions

Cincinnati’s Late for The Sky Productions has been making board games, since 1984. Find this and more licensed and themed editions in local retailers all over town, on Amazon and at: http://www.lateforthesky.com

$24.95 | Ages 8+ | 2 – 6 players

Get YOUR Game On, Cincinnati! It's Your Roll! A board game about the GREAT city of Cincinnati! We chose some favorite landmarks and traditions, mixed in some chili cheese coneys, a few flying pigs, great traditions, riverboats, and some BIG FUN...and voilà (vwä lä)-behold….

IT’S CINCINNATI-OPOLY!

http://www.amazon.com/Late-For-the-Sky-Cincinnati-opoly/dp/B004TO3F4Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352035318&sr=8-1&keywords=cincinnati+opoly

http://www.lateforthesky.com/


Themed Monopoly-style Gamesby Late for the Sky Productions

$15.95 | Ages 5-8 | 2 – 4 players

Princess-opoly celebrates the imagination in all little girls. Players collect princess friends, give those friends a crown, and collect extra allowance each time another player lands on their space. Modern day princesses are about A LOT more than finding Prince Charming. Princess-opoly celebrates strong girls with big personalities, and even BIGGER dreams! So, grab your wand and advance to “Imagine!” Get ready for an ENCHANTING experience!

Play Garfield-opoly and celebrate America’s #1 feline. Collect favorite properties and raise the rent by adding Hot Dog Carts and trading them in for Buffets. Choose your token and advance to Breakfast. It’s all fun and games until you end up on Rise & Shine and you’re out of the game for three turns. Who knows! You may soon find yourself escaping from obedience school…or burping loudly in a fancy restaurant. Whatever happens, it’s going to be life according to Garfield!

Late for The Sky Productions has been making board games in Cincinnati since 1984. BUY these and more licensed and themed editions in stores everywhere, on Amazon and at: http://www.lateforthesky.com

$24.95 | Ages 8+ | 2 – 6 players

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_toys-and-games?_encoding=UTF8&field-brandtextbin=Late%20for%20the%20Sky&node=165793011



The Man Gameby Late for the Sky Productions

Cincinnati’s Late for The Sky Productions has been making board games, since 1984. Find these and many more college licensed and themed editions in local retailers all over town, on Amazon and at

the company website: http://www.lateforthesky.com

$24.95 | All Ages | 3 – 6 players

This is a party game of chip pitching, knot tying, football flicking,head scratching, chest thumping man fun!

Playing is as easy as opening the box and drawinga card – because real men don’t read instructions.

Best looking man goes first. Draw a card and begin playing.

Have fun. No fighting. Last man standing wins.

http://www.amazon.com/Late-for-the-Sky-5512394/dp/B005G4V37E/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1352035480&sr=1-1&keywords=the+man+game



Baffle!™ board gameby Flying Rabbit Enterprises

$29.99* | Ages 8+ | Solo or multiple players | 20 minutes*game also comes in a digital CD-ROM version for $19.99

Looking for a brain teaser that exercises logical reasoning and problem solving in a fun, challenging way? Then Baffle!’s the board game or CD-Rom for you. Put all 25 pieces on the board so only 1 piece of each shape and color appears in any row, column, or corner-to-corner diagonal. Sound easy? Try it! Baffle!’s exciting played solo, collaboratively, or competitively. It is also great for birthdays, family game nights, travelers, and classroom teachers.

BUY IT HERE: Ted’s Toy Store in Madiera, Joseph Beth Booksellers Rookwood Shopping Center, The Contemporary Arts Center downtown Cincinnati, The Villager in Mariemont, Cincinnati Museum Center,

and YottaQuest in Mt. Healthy OR ONLINE: http://bafflegame.com/

Baffle!! was invented, designed, engineered by Diane Hill at Flying Rabbit Enterprises’ headquarters in Cincinnati. Game pieces are manufactured in Ft. Wayne, IN and the rest of the game in Battle Creek, MI.


http://www.josephbeth.com/default.aspx

http://contemporaryartscenter.org/

http://www.thevillageronline.com/Welcome.html

http://www.cincymuseum.org/

http://yottaquest.com/

http://bafflegame.com/


One2Ten card game and Triviathon board gamedesigned by Jeezle Pete’s, manufactured by US Playing Card Co.

$4.99 | Ages 8+ | 2 – 6 players | 20 minutes

How well do you know your friends? One a scale of 1 to 10, how would they rate the taste of bananas? What about politics? Or how about riding on an airplane? Do they love it? Do they hate it? Play One2Ten card game and correctly guess how your friends might rate a variety of random items on a scale of 1 to 10. Be the first player to reach 10 points to win!

BUY IT HERE: Find One2Ten at a Walmart store near you. Find Triviathon in specialty toy stores and find both games

online at Amazon and: http://www.playone2ten.com | http://www.triviathon.com

$29.99 | Ages 12+ | 2 - 12 players | 20 minutes

Award-winning Triviathon is fast-paced trivia for smart and stupid people! It can be found in specialty toy stores and online.

http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-1024408-One2Ten-Playing-Cards/dp/B005LTPPNW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352036346&sr=8-2&keywords=one2ten+card+game

http://www.playone2ten.com/

http://www.triviathon.com/


Courtier, Minion Gamesdesigned by Philip duBarry

Philip duBarry is an accomplished game designer in Cincinnati, Ohio.

BUY IT HERE: Yottaquest in Mt. Healthy, and online at Coolstuffinc.com Learn more at http://www.alderac.com/tempest/courtier/


In Courtier, 2–4 players compete for recognition in the royal court. Your mission is to act as an influence broker, manipulating the levers of power and granting favors to important supplicants. You accomplish this by influencing key people to act at your behest.Play influence cards to gain sway over a key courtier, or play power cards to manipulate the board in your favor. Control each of the courtiers listed on a given petition, and you earn victory points for completing that request. Bonus points can be earned from cards and abilities. The winner is the player with the highest score at the end of the game.

Alderac Entertainment Group


http://www.coolstuffinc.com/p/Board%20Games/Courtier/Acc-AEGCourtier/

http://www.alderac.com/tempest/courtier/

http://www.alderac.com/tempest/courtier/


Kingdom of Solomon, Minion Gamesdesigned by Philip duBarry


BUY IT HERE: Yottaquest in Mt. Healthy, and online at Amazon.comLearn more at www.miniongames.com


Kingdom of Solomon is a worker-placement game with a few new twists and turns. Do you claim a resource space, an action space or throw in all your remaining pawns to grab a powerful Bonus Space? Will you spend your resources to extend Solomon's kingdom, take some points in the Market or add to the Temple? These and many other choices await you in this highly interactive game.


http://www.amazon.com/Minion-Games-Kingdom-of-Solomon/dp/B0071NN6PK/ref=as_li_ss_mfw?&linkCode=wey&tag=candiddi-20

http://www.miniongames.com/


Jukem Football card gamedesigned by Jeff Spelman, Flying Pig Games LLC

Jukem Football was created by Cincinnati native, Jeff Spelman, to connect with his son via their shared passion all while practicing math skills. Jukem Football is broadly appealing and approachable for novice and expert fans alike. Perfect for family game night, tailgates, birthday parties. It’s the perfect gift for all the football fans on your list! MADE IN USA.

BUY NOW at Ted’s Toy Store (Madeira), King Arthurs Toys (Oakley), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Gift Shop (Clifton), Blue Marble Books (Ft Thos),

Cincinnati Museum Center Gift Shop and hundreds more of the very best toy stores across the country, at Amazon and online: http://www.jukemfootball.com



http://www.kingarthurstoys.com/

http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/patients/resources/gift-shop/default/

http://www.bluemarblebooks.com/

http://www.cincymuseum.org/

http://www.amazon.com/Jukem-Football-Card-Game/dp/B002NQLJ54/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352036763&sr=8-1&keywords=jukem

http://www.jukemfootball.com/


$9.99 | Ages 7+ | 2 – 6 players | 20 minutes

A family-owned business located in Mason, Ohio. At Pfun, we recognize the values of "fun" and "play time" as essential to connecting families and building relationships with friends.

Find LoYo! at Ted’s Toy Store in Madeira and online at http://www.loyogame.com

The game where everyone shouts LoYo! Try to get the LoYo! cards, but avoid the

dreaded OH NO! cards Roll the dice and get a bonus deduction

or add to your opponent.

LOYO! card gamedesigned by Dwight Porter, Pfun Games


http://www.loyogame.com/


TailgateFun Basketball and BoatFun Basketball by Al and Stephanie Buchweitz, BoatFun Sports

BUY NOW at Pete DeLois’ Recreations Outlet (Milford), Cincinnati Mastercraft (Florence) and at www.BoatFunSports.com/Shop

BoatFun Basketball (hook version) $99.95 | TailgateFun Basketball (suction cup version) $59.95

SUCTION CUPS + BASKETBALL = TAILGATE FUN! BoatFun Basketball and TailgateFun Basketball extend the enjoyment of basketball to environments where people love to play and hang out. From runabouts to houseboats… From SUVs to RVs… The products are durable, assemble easily, attach quickly and occupy minimal space. Each set includes everything you need to start playing now! Parts include 24” x 16” backboard, 10” breakaway rim, net, real feel ball, needle and attachment hardware. (Collegiate team licensed products coming soon!)

See MORE:

http://recreationsoutlet.com/



http://www.cincymc.com/

http://www.cincymc.com/

http://www.boatfunsports.com/Shop


TOOBALINK CONSTRUCTION TOYby Metre Ideas & Design

BUY NOW at www.toobalink.com

$34.99 | Ages 5+Toobalink is the construction toy that works with everyday paper towel and toilet tissue tubes. Kids are encouraged to save and collect tubes to build bigger and better things, and parents love it because the extra building material is free. The Toobalink Starter Kit comes with everything you need to start building right away – including some new tubes!

Cincinnati native, Brady Richards, is Operations Manager for Toobalink in Brooklyn, New York. Partnering with his friend, Toobalink designer, William Sakran, Richards is an alumnus of St. Xavier High School. He is also co-founder of Metro Metro Land, a company that provides creative events centered in New York City including board game olympics and scavenger hunts that promote city exploration, social interaction, and general good times. He is also the inventor of “Beer Buckles:” customizable belt buckles that double as a bottle opener!

http://www.toobalink.com/


Revolution, Steve Jackson Gamesdesigned by Philip duBarry


BUY IT HERE: Yottaquest in Mt. Healthy, and online at Amazon.comLearn more at www.sjgames.com/revolution


Revolution! is a board game where players take advantage of the fluid political situation by secretly bidding for a number of characters, each yielding a combination of territory control, points (popular support) and more currency with which to bid next round. Players win by gaining the support of the people (the most points). Players can gain bonus points by controlling an area of the city at the end of the game.


http://www.amazon.com/SJG-1902SJG-Revolution/dp/1556347936/ref=as_li_wdgt_ex?&linkCode=wey&tag=candiddi-20

http://www.sjgames.com/revolution


Scrumbrawl board gameby Tim Bugher, VicTim Games

Tim Bugher, one of the founders of VicTim Games and co-designer of ScrumBrawl resides in the Cincinnati area with his wife Tammy and 2 boxers. Tim is also actively involved in CincyCon, Cincinnati’s own gaming convention that takes place each year in March.

BUY NOW at East Side Games & Cards (Milford) Yottaquest (Mt Healthy), on Amazon and at http://www.scrumbrawl.com

$39.95 | Ages 13+* | 2 - 4 players | 30-60 mins*younger players can play with a little help!

ScrumBrawl is a board game where players control fantastic creatures vying for supremacy within the Arena, scoring goals with enchanted orbs and fighting other fantastic creatures to prevent them from scoring. The 100-card deck contains fifty creatures with different characteristics that determine how the creature interacts with the orbs (throw accuracy, catching ability, and throwing range), how fasta creature can move, and how effective it is in battle. Many creatures also have unique magic abilities that can be used to manipulate gameplay.

http://eastsidegamesncards.webs.com/


http://www.amazon.com/ScrumBrawl/dp/B0050CNLC2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1352038343&sr=8-1&keywords=scrumbrawl+game

http://www.scrumbrawl.com/


Bidittle board gameby Patricia Smaracko, Alantis Company

BIDittle is a bidding and trick-taking card / board game to help Bridge players teach family and friends the game of Bridge. The game simplifies the Bridge learning curve by breaking the process into three different levels of play.

BUY NOW online at http://www.bidittle.com

$19.99 | 2 – 4 players | Ages 7+ |

“I could teach my kids Bridge with this game.” --Mensa Mind Games® Competition 2011

Share your love of Bridge with others….designed with kids in mind!

http://www.bidittle.com/


MATTEL UNO CARD GAMEInvented by Merle Robbins, Reading Ohio 1971

BUY NOW at ToysRUs and on Amazon

The Original Uno Game. Be the first player or be on the first team to score 500 points in this classic

family game! Play cards from your hand by matching color, number, or word with the top card of the discard pile. When you have one card left, yell UNO! Includes 108

cards and instructions.

$4.99 | Ages 7+


http://www.amazon.com/Mattel-30188-Magic-8-Ball/dp/B00001ZWV7


EXCLUSIVE UKULELE MUSICIAN MAKER ™ KIT by TRUE JOY ACOUSTICS - UKULELES

BUY NOW at Amazon or at True Joy Acoustics - Ukuleles

$195.00 - $229.00 | Ages 6+

Based in Cincinnati, True Joy Acoustics, LLC was founded by P&G retiree Greg Huntington. Its commercial retail aim is to equip serious beginners of ukulele with a fun, superb instrument plus essential gear to learn and love it for a lifetime. Our exclusive learning kits feature

FLEA ukuleles, Made in USA with superb quality, easy to learn, sized right for any player. Easy path to playing guitar, too. Featuring popular FLEA® models (Hibiscus Red, Lagoon Blue, Natural) that are sold as part of our learning kits or individually.

True Joy Acoustics, LLC created and owns The Musician Maker™ Kit concept, exclusive denim print organizer cases, some instructional print materials, and focused selection of ukulele learning accessories in our kits.

http://astore.amazon.com/trujoyaco0d-20

http://truejoyacoustics.com/index.html


WHAM-O FRISBEE® TOSSby David Hamann Design

$15.00 | Ages 7+

Frisbee® Toss is a new and unique toss-and-catch game from Wham-O®. It consists of two “rackets” and 3 mini Frisbee® discs. Each racket has a curved channel to spin the disc as you throw it, and a funnel-shaped basket for catching it. It’s a game for all ages with skill levels ranging from casual tossing-and-catching to serious competition.

David Hamann of Cincinnati conceived the idea of a sport racquet for tossing and catching mini “frisbee” discs. Through his company, David Hamann Design, he developed the idea into a highly refined piece of sports equipment. (Don’t let the toy-like colors fool you.) Tom Scott of Cincinnati provided critical prototyping services through his world-class product development firm, ScottModels.Wham-O® manufactures and markets Frisbee® Toss under a licensing agreement with David Hamann Design.

BUY NOW at Menards (Hamilton), Amazon and at David Hamann Design

http://www.menards.com/main/home.html

http://www.amazon.com/Wham-O-Fisbee-Disc-Toss-Catch/dp/B005DVJ2M8

http://www.davidhamann.com/index2009.php?action51=FRISBEE-TOSS


JEWELIES GAMEdesigned by Cindy Huxel, Long Play 360 LLC

BUY NOW at www.longplay360.com

$35.00 | Ages 7+ | 20 mins

Jewelies Game is fun for the whole family! Using a collection of jewels, a 20 sided dice, Market Cards and individual score sheets, players collect, trade, negotiate and strategize while the market effects changing values of the jewels. Win by having the most valuable collection at the end of the game! It is easy to understand and engaging for players age 7+.

LongPlay 360, LLC is a woman owned business committed to creating toys, games and resources that assist in teaching K-12 core subjects. Our games are fun and children love to play them. We hope you will bring our products into your classroom and home.


The Book of Jade: Ironclaw! role playing game bookby Jason Holmgren, Sanguine Productions

AS SEEN ON KICKSTARTER IN SPRING 2012!

This Kickstarter project blew the doors off their $10,000 goal nearly doubling it at over $16,000 in backers!

Cincinnati's Jason Holmgren, of Sanguine Games, presents their next production, THE BOOK OF JADE, an update of Chuan Lin's critically-acclaimed "Jadeclaw" to work with IRONCLAW: SQUARING THE CIRCLE. When this book was first released eight auspicious years ago, it was a marvel of indie-RPG spirit, with a fantastic setting, rich characterization, and stunning full-color artwork.If you've never played a role-playing game before, you can make a few simple choices and play in minutes. Veteran gamers can delve deep into strange and powerful combinations, customizing every detail. You and your fellow players will create a party of adventurers, each with unique strengths to cover your friends' weaknesses, as you sally forth into a glorious new world of bold adventure.

BUY NOW at Yottaquest, and at the website http://www.sanguinegames.com/our-products/

$59.95 | Ages 12+ | 2 or more players | 2 – 4 hours

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/704723768/the-book-of-jade-supplement-for-the-ironclaw-rpg


http://www.sanguinegames.com/our-products/


Bicycle Wounded Warrior Project Playing Cardsby US Playing Card Company

Bicycle® has partnered with the Wounded Warrior Project Foundation by donating $0.15 per deck sold to help support wounded soldiers. Bicycle decks feature the patented air-cushion finish, softly beveled edges and sandwich construction for enhanced game play. Cards are made in the U.S.A. to ensure the highest levels of quality.

BUY NOW at http://www.shopbicyclecards.com/Bicycle-Leaf-Back-P167C42.aspx

$3.99 | All Ages

The United States Playing Card Company, makers of Bicycle® Brand Playing Cards, has been located in Greater Cincinnati since being founded in 1867. USPC recently moved into its new facility in Erlanger, KY in 2009 after being based in Norwood, OH since 1901.

http://www.shopbicyclecards.com/Bicycle-Leaf-Back-P167C42.aspx


Bicycle Leaf Back Playing Cardsby US Playing Card Company

The Leaf Back design was originally released in 1947, making these cards historic as well as holiday-appropriate. The intricate leaf pattern comes in red or green, while the fronts retain the classic four-color design.The Leaf Back Decks are printed on quality Bicycle® card stock with patented Air-Cushion™ finish, and features original art on the backs. These decks are made in the USA at the United States Playing Card Company.


$3.99 | All Ages




Bicycle Silver Steam Punk Playing Cardsby US Playing Card Company

From the shining, embossed tuck to the metallic look on the court cards, the Silver Steampunk deck is evocative of its namesake’s affinity toward shining cogs and intricate gears.Silver Steampunk contains original artwork on the Ace of Spades, Joker, back design, and tuck. The tuck itself is embossed in polished, metallic contours. Made in the USA at The United States Playing Card Company on quality stock, with a premium finish.


$3.99 | All Ages




Cincinnati Toy Store Directory

• Arcadian Comics & Games (Newport)• Blue Manatee Children’s Bookstore & deCafé (Oakley)• Blue Marble Children’s Bookstore (Ft. Thomas, KY)• Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center Gift Shop (Clifton)• Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal (Downtown)• Coolest Toys on Earth (Milford)• Joseph Beth Kids Bookstore (Norwood/Hyde Park and Crestivew Hills)• King Arthur’s Court Toys (Oakley)• Learning Express Toys (Crestview Hills, KY)• Peek-a-Toy (Newport on the Levee)• Queen City Comic & Card Co. (Pleasant Ridge)• Recreations Outlet (Milford)• Ted’s Toy Store (Madeira)• Toko Kidz (Clifton)• YottaQuest (Mt Healthy)

The Queen City is also chock full of specialty toy & game shops!Venture out of the Big Box and see the magical things that await you here:

http://arcadiancomics.com/

http://arcadiancomics.com/

http://www.bluemanateebooks.com/



http://www.bluemarblebooks.com/

http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/visit/facilities/gift-shop/default.htm

http://cincymuseum.org/information_center/food_gift_shops/

http://www.coolesttoysonearth.com/




http://www.kingarthurstoys.com/

http://crestviewhills.learningexpress-toys.com/

http://www.newportonthelevee.com/directory/detail.aspx?id=82

http://www.queencitycomics.com/

http://www.recreationsoutlet.com/

http://www.recreationsoutlet.com/


http://www.yelp.com/biz/toko-kidz-cincinnati






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