Cincinnati Toymakers Holiday Gift Guide 2012

2012
Cincinnati Toymakers
Holiday Gift Guide
presented by
Cincinnati Game & Toy
Industry Professionals

Image via flickr cc sis/21

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!

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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.

© Michelle Spelman 2012 All Rights Reserved 2

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


Toys to Delight Baby thru Preschool

PLAY-DOH
by Noah and Joseph McVicker Rainbow Crafts
2+ BILLION CANS SOLD SINCE 1956!
CC Image KTVee via Flickr

Hasbro BABY ALIVE, MY BABY ALIVE DOLL
Originally introduced by Kenner Toys
Cincinnati Ohio, debuted 1973

Then

Now

Image courtesy of Strong
National Museum of Play

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


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

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.

Spinmaster’s Zoobles! character Zippy comes to life
by jumping rope when the user turns the handle. $14.99 | Ages 4+
Sean Mullaney, owner of Quiggie Design llc. invented the Jump Rope
Playset for Spin Master’s existing Zoobles character line.
BUY NOW at ToysRus, Walmart, Target, Kmart and on Amazon


Get Healthy Hands Musical Hand Wash Timers
by Rick Ruskin Slam Dunk LLC
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.

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

$3.99 | Ages 2+

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

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

Then

Image courtesy of HoboMama.com

With over 10 million sold by 1990, it
Now
was the best-selling car in North
America…outselling the Ford Taurus,
the Toyota Camry and the Honda
Accord!
BUY NOW at Target ToysRUs and on Amazon

Image courtesy of HoboMama.com CC Image courtesy of KTVee on Flickr

MY FIRST DISNEY PRINCESS TODDLER DOLLS
by Tollytots Limited/JAKKS Pacific Inc.
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+
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.
BUY NOW at Amazon, Target, ToysRus
Learn more about TollyTots


SNACK NANNY® SPILL PROOF SNACK BOWL
by David Hamann Design
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.

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.
$5.99 | Ages 1+
BUY NOW at Amazon and at
www.SnackNanny.com

Dive and Swim Mermaid Dora-Doll
by BangZoom Design for Fisher Price
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.
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.

$24.99 | Ages 3+

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

WIBBLY WOO PLUSH TOYS
by Abby Langdon, abbydid
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 $25.00
recently, she operated out of her
house, but has just opened
Broadhope Art Collective, where The Wibbly Woo is a legendary
her studio is now located and her creature located in the peat bogs of
products are sold. She is also teaching Northern England. Harmless, happy, helpful
workshops to both kids and adults on little scamps, they make excellent
how to make their own snuggly companions (especially at bedtime). Wibbly
creatures! 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.

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

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

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.

$24.99| Ages 18 mos – 5 years

BUY NOW at ToysRus and Amazon


Boys
First STAR WARS
Action Figures
1977 Produced by
Kenner Toys
Image via flickr cc st3f4n

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

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!

$19.99 | Ages 5+

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


HASBRO’S STAR WARS TRADE FEDERATION
MTT (MULTI TROOP TRANSPORT) VEHICLE

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).

$149.99 | Ages 4+ BUY NOW on Amazon


HASBRO’S MARVEL THE AVENGERS
SPIDER-MAN Motorized String Web Shooter

$16.99 | Ages 5+

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


HASBRO’S STAR WARS BOBA FETT ELECTRONIC BLASTER

$19.99 | Ages 5+

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


HASBRO’S STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS GENERAL GRIEVOUS
SPINNING ELECTRONIC LIGHTSABER

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 $34.99 | Ages 6+
feel like you’re really in the thick of battle!



HASBRO’S STAR WARS BLASTERS

STAR WARS GENERAL GRIEVOUS BLASTER
STAR WARS THE CLONE WARS CAD BANE BLASTER
$8.99 | Ages 5+ 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!

ProWood Fingerboards
by Jim Vickers

Full line of custom
fingerboards and
accessories
$10.95 and up

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

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


Girls
STRAWBERRY
SHORTCAKE Dolls
Introduced by
Kenner Toys 1980
Image via flickr cc dizzylizzie

Disney Fairies Color Surprise Tink Doll
by 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


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.

Jewelry Design Station | $24.99 | Ages 6+

BUY IT at ToysRUs, Target and on Amazon

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.

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

From $10.00 - $15.00

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

Mattel’s Disney Cinderella Dancing Duet
by BangZoom Design

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.

$19.99 | Ages 6 - 12
Find it at Target, Kroger, Walmart, ToysRUs and on Amazon


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

Original Easy Bake Oven Then
Image courtesy of Strong
National Museum of Play

$39.99| Ages 3+ Now

Find it at Target ToysRUs and on Amazon


Gemstone Necklace Excavation Kit
by GeoCentral
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.

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+

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


Mattel Magic 8 Ball Toys & Games for the
Invented by Albert Carter, introduced in 1950
Whole Family
by Alabe Products in Cincinnati

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.

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

Mattel Magic 8 Ball
Invented by Albert Carter in Cincinnati
introduced in 1950 by Alabe Products BUY NOW at ToysRUs and on Amazon

Image via flickr cc qnd2011

Themed Monopoly-style Games
by Late for the Sky Productions
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!

$24.95 | Ages 8+ | 2 – 6 players

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


Themed Monopoly-style Games
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!
$15.95 | Ages 5-8 | 2 – 4 players

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!

$24.95 | Ages 8+ | 2 – 6 players

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


The Man Game

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 drawing
a 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.

$24.95 | All Ages | 3 – 6 players

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

Baffle board game
by Flying Rabbit Enterprises
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.

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

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.

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/

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

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

$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 BUY IT HERE: Find One2Ten at a Walmart store near you.
specialty toy stores and online. Find Triviathon in specialty toy stores and find both games
online at Amazon and: http://www.playone2ten.com |
http://www.triviathon.com

Courtier, Minion Games
designed by Philip duBarry
Philip duBarry is an accomplished game designer
in Cincinnati, Ohio.


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

Kingdom of Solomon, Minion Games


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.

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


Jukem Football card game
designed 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

LOYO! card game
designed by Dwight Porter, Pfun Games

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

$9.99 | Ages 7+ | 2 – 6 players | 20 minutes
Find LoYo! at Ted’s Toy Store in Madeira
and online at http://www.loyogame.com

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

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MORE:

SUCTION CUPS + BASKETBALL = TAILGATE FUN! BoatFunTM Basketball and TailgateTMFun 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!)

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

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


TOOBALINK CONSTRUCTION TOY
by Metre Ideas & Design
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!
$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!

BUY NOW at www.toobalink.com


Revolution, Steve Jackson Games


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.

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


Scrumbrawl board game
by Tim Bugher, VicTim Games
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 fast
a creature can move, and
how effective it is in battle.
Many creatures also have
unique magic abilities that Tim Bugher, one of the founders of
can be used to manipulate VicTim Games and co-designer of
gameplay. ScrumBrawl resides in the Cincinnati
area with his wife Tammy and 2 boxers.
Tim is also actively involved in
CincyCon, Cincinnati’s own gaming
$39.95 | Ages 13+* | 2 - 4 players | 30-60 mins convention that takes place each year
*younger players can play with a little help! in March.
BUY NOW at East Side Games & Cards (Milford) Yottaquest (Mt Healthy), on Amazon and at
http://www.scrumbrawl.com

Bidittle board game
by Patricia Smaracko, Alantis Company
Share your love of Bridge with others….designed with kids in mind!
“I could teach my kids Bridge with this game.”
--Mensa Mind Games® Competition 2011

$19.99 | 2 – 4 players | Ages 7+ |

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

MATTEL UNO CARD GAME
Invented by Merle Robbins, Reading Ohio 1971

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
$4.99 | Ages 7+ discard pile. When you have one
card left, yell UNO! Includes 108
cards and instructions.

BUY NOW at ToysRUs and on Amazon


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

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
$195.00 - $229.00 | Ages 6+ 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.

BUY NOW at Amazon or at True Joy Acoustics - Ukuleles


WHAM-O FRISBEE TOSS
by David Hamann Design
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.

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.

$15.00 | Ages 7+

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


JEWELIES GAME
designed by Cindy Huxel, Long Play 360 LLC
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.

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+.

$35.00 | Ages 7+ | 20 mins
BUY NOW at www.longplay360.com


The Book of Jade: Ironclaw! role playing game book
by 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
$59.95 | Ages 12+ | 2 or more players | 2 – 4 hours 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/


Bicycle Wounded Warrior Project Playing Cards
by US Playing Card Company

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.

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.

$3.99 | All Ages

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


Bicycle Leaf Back Playing Cards

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.

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 Cards

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.

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
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:
• 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)


About Cincinnati Game and Toy
Industry Professionals
With over 270 members spanning the industry who work with global brands and
local startups, this group connects people in the Greater Cincinnati area who work in
the game and toy industry to share news, ideas and includes periodic meetups to
build relationships and promote Cincinnati's long heritage as a game and toy
innovation hotbed.

Focus is limited to family-oriented and children's products.

Founded in June 2010
by Michelle Spelman
http://www.linkedin.com/in/michellespelman

Cincinnati Game & Toy on Linkedin
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