Celebrate Neighbourhood Toy Store Day!

Snap Circuits Light Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:55:10 +0000

Snap Circuits Light is one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

SNAP CIRCUITS LIGHT | Elenco

Snap Circuits LIGHT has 175 exciting projects and 55 parts along with a colorful picture manual. Make exciting projects that feature a strobe light, colored changing LED, glow-in-the dark fans. Watch your iPod or other MP3 player play music with Snap Circuits LIGHT.

Ages: 8+

Suggested Retail Price: $79.99*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

Spot It! Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 12:02:03 +0000

Spot It! is one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

SPOT IT! | Everest

Truly Amazing! There is always one, and only one, matching symbol between any 2 cards. Spot it and you win!

A sharp eye and quick reflexes is all it takes to play the 5 quick party games included in the grab-n-go tin. Its fast action and brilliant game mechanics will have you hooked!

Ages: 7+

Players: 2 – 8

Play Time: 15 min.

Suggested Retail Price: $14.99*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

Slap Shotz Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:43:08 +0000

Slap Shotzis one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

SLAP SHOTZ | Stortz & Associates

Knee hockey is now ‘Made in Canada’! Set of two hand held blades and a soft foam ball keeps kids of all ages active, outdoors or inside. Improves eye-hand coordination, slapshot and backhand, while providing a great workout. Eco-friendly organic dyes and 50% recycled plastics made from milk sampling bottles, manufactured by an Ontario company.

Ages: 3+

Suggested Retail Price: $19.99*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

Pretend and Play Teaching Cash Register with Canadian Currency Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 03:19:47 +0000

Pretend & Play® Teaching Cash Register With Canadian Currencyis one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

PRETEND & PLAY® TEACHING CASH REGISTER WITH CANADIAN CURRENCY | Learning Resources

Talking cash register brings money math to life! Students can practice coin identification, addition, subtraction and place value as they play four featured games that increase in difficulty as players advance. Also great for pretend play and learning basic calculator skills. Automatic shut-off saves batteries and reminds students to ‘come and play again!’ Includes play money, coupon and pretend credit card. Requires 3 C batteries, not included.

Ages: 3+

Suggested Retail Price: $59.99*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

All Season House Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 02:45:37 +0000

All Season House (furnished) is one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

ALL SEASON HOUSE (furnished) | HaPe

There are as many ways to play with this house as there are families in the world. Six rooms, moveable stairs, and a reversible winter/summer-themed, solar-paneled roof inspire year-round activities. Includes four rooms sets: Master Bedroom, Family Bathroom, Media Room and Kitchen.

Main Materials: Wood, Water based paint.

Key Features: Imagination & Creativity: Encourages imitative and imaginary play; promotes fantasy storytelling, role playing, and creativity.

Social Skills: The basics of communication, cooperation, and collaboration; encourages trust, friendship, and language development.

Ages: 3+

Suggested Retail Price: $199*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

Thank You! | For Supporting Independent Neighbourhood Toy Stores

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 14:11:14 +0000

To all of you, across Canada, who came out yesterday to take part in our Neighbourhood Toy Store Day Celebrations, ‘thank you’!
We’re here because of you and we look forward to making this season’s holiday shopping a fun and memorable experience for you.

Baby Stella Sweet Sounds Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:51:33 +0000

Baby Stella Sweet Sounds is one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

BABY STELLA SWEET SOUNDS™ | Manhattan Toy

Manhattan Toy’s Baby Stella Sweet Sounds™ doll captivates the imaginations of boys and girls around the world. Baby Stella can talk! Sweet Sounds Baby Stella features three realistic sounds: pacifier sucking noise when pacifier is attached, giggling when foot is squeezed and she calls for “mama” when her hand is squeezed. Her adorable outfit includes a magnetic pacifier and a pink ruffled onsie with Velcro-like closures in back. Doll comes with two replaceable AA batteries.

Age: 12 months +

Suggested Retail Price: $44.99*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

Playmobil Princess Fantasy Castle Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 11:51:32 +0000

Playmobil Princess Fantasy Castle is one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

PRINCESS FANTASY CASTLE | Playmobil
Create your own dazzling and regal fantasy world with the Princess Fantasy Castle. With turrets, gilded entrance gate, grand staircase, and lots of rooms, this castle is the perfect home for her royal highness. Store all the royal
jewels in the tower’s secret hiding place before taking a spin around the ballroom using the revolving dance floor. Set also includes two figures, throne, chairs, chaise, chandelier, jewellery box, tea set, goblets, flower bushes, and a
life-size tiara, bracelet, and ring. Dimensions: 29.5x28x26 inches (L x W x H).
Recommended for ages 4 – 10.
Warning: Choking Hazard. Contains a small ball and small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

Ages: 4+

Suggested Retail Price: $179.99*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

Speed Stacks StackPack Wins NETS 2012 Gold Star Award for ‘Exceptional’ Play Value

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:48:14 +0000

Speed Stacks StackPack is one of this year’s ‘top ten’ 2012 Gold Star Award winning toys and games as voted on by NETS retailers and based on customer feedback!

SPEED STACKS STACKPACK | Playwell Enterprises

Sport Stacking is a phenomenon that has participation in over 29 countries and 35,000 schools! Think of it as a track-meet for your hands! The StackPack includes 12 Speed Stacks Cups in one of four assorted colours, the StackIt Timer (which also doubles as the cup-carrier), StackMat, Training DVD & Instruction Booklet.

Ages: 8+

Suggested Retail Price: $39.99*

* Actual retail price may vary by store location.

What’s In-Store at Granville Island Toy Company | Neighbourhood Toy Store Day | Saturday, November 10

neighbourhoodtoystoresofcanada — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:10:38 +0000

There will be lots of in-store fun for you and your family at the Granville Island Toy Company on Neighbourhood Toy Store Day, Saturday, November 10 including –

Arts and Crafts Table, featuring new products from Faber Castell
Playmobil Prize Draw
Cool Sticker Giveaways
Thomas, Brio and WOW Toys Play Tables
Great discounts on select product

Granville Island Toy Company
3298 Main St
Vancouver BC
V5V 3M5
(604) 875-0065