2009 Gold Star Award Winners
Check out the 2009
Gold Star Award Winners. Creative Learning proudly stocks
all of these award winning toys.
Amphibian Rover - Playwell Enterprises Age 8+
Hours of imaginative, ‘recycled’ fun!
Artz+Craftz4Kidz Kit - Roylco Age 4-10+
50 crafts and 1000 possibilities in one kit!
Bananagrams - Everest Wholesale Age 7+
A fast and fun word game that requires no pencil, paper or board; great for travel!
Crazy Forts - Everest Wholesale Age 5+
25 balls and 44 sticks that along with a bed sheet can be used to create any structure kids can dream up!
Green Toys’ Recycling Truck - Stortz & Associates Age 3+
Educates kids about the benefits of recycling and provides hours of imaginative play!
Settlers of Catan - Outset Media Age 10+
A trading and building game set in the mythical world of Catan. A different game every time!
Tall Stacker Building Set - Outset Media Age 3+
Colourful, three dimensional stacking set makes learning fun!
Teaching Cash Register - Learning Resources Age 3+
Pairs imaginative play with learning using interactive lights, sounds, voice messages and games!
Travel the World Set - Fire the Imagination
Geography is all fun and games! Travel the world and be its caretaker!
Yookidoo Discovery Playhouse -International Playthings Age 12+ months
Hours of stimulating play and a perfect hide-away!
2008 Gold Star Award Winners
Alphabet Train Floor Puzzle - Melissa & Doug
For ages 3 and up.
Here comes the abcd train to teach you the alphabet. This 10 feet long alphabet train wooden floor puzzle includes 27 extra thick pieces and has some of the best graphics.
Bow and Mallow -Stortz & Associates For ages 6 and up.
The Bow and allow works just like a traditional bow and arrow, except that no arrows are involved—only safe, soft mini marshmallows.
Brainstonz - McWiz For ages 12+
After a few quick rounds of this strategy game it will rejuvenate your mind and crystallize your creative juices. A perfect solution for time-stressed adults!
Dexter Digger and Katie Camper - WOW Toys Ages 18 months+
Big Dex is here. No batteries required. Friction-powered digger and bulldozer with easy-to-use mechanical arm digs then scoops up the rattling boulders.
Katie’s a cute friction-powered camper you can open to reveal a cozy home complete with bed and mirror for her two friends.
Find it/Original - PlaSmart Inc.
A ‘contained’ adventure! Pass it around and see how fast you can find the hidden items. Be the first to find the hidden penny!
Only Hearts Club Dolls -Only Hearts Club For Ages 3+
Only Hearts Girls formed the Only Hearts Club in a bond of true friendship. They are a fun-loving bunch of friends who are always there for one another.
Rock Tumbler - Playwell Enterprises ltd. For Ages 10+
Make your own semi-precious gem stones with this rock tumbler kit. User-select timer will let you control how polished your rocks become.
Sophie the Giraffe - Bug in a Rug For Ages 6 months+
Made with natural rubber and non-toxic paint, she is soft, light, and easy to grasp and fits perfectly into little hands. Sophie is loveable and amusing.
Triceratops and Volcano - Playmobil For Ages 4+
Discover the mighty Triceratops and her baby, explore the secret cave, but beware, the volcano explodes at the touch of a button!
Uberstix Sailboat - Borgfeldt Canada ltd For Ages 8+
Build and float your very own sailboat - using 8 oz to 2 litre size water bottles! A fun and educational building system designed to integrate with recyclable material.
2007
Gold Star Award Winners
TUB TUNES SYMPHONY- Panline
U.S.A. Inc., Alex, Ages 3+
Play music in the tub. Your budding Beethoven can craft and
compose while you wash behind their ears. The set includes
mallets, drum, xylophone and 5 flutes.
COLOR A MESSENGER BAG- Panline
U.S.A. Inc., Alex, Ages 7+
Create a bag that’s as wonderfully stylish and unique as you
are by using the markers included to color this roomy bag
big enough for books & binders.
CALICO CRITTERS- International
Playthings Inc., Ages 3-12
The Calico Critters of Cloverleaf Corners offer children hours
of engaging imaginary playtime. Puppies, bunnies, kittens
or bears all get along. Simply choose a family, add accessories
and let the fun begin.
ZIP BINS CASTLE- Neat-Oh! (Northbridge
Toys & Games), Ages 3-10
This playscape, with remarkable artwork, serves as a platform
for imaginative play and converts to a handy storage bin for
your own knights & dragons.
FASHION DESIGN STUDIO- The
Bead Shop Inc. (Northbridge Toys & Games), Ages 8+
With markers, pencils, rubbing plates, sketch books, pads
and colour theory guide, you’ll be well on your way to designing
a wardrobe that’s totally glam.
LAB-IN-A-BAG TEST TUBE ADVENTURES-Be
Amazing Science (On The Right Track Inc.) Ages 8+
For the budding scientist or curious mind, 20 amazing activities
including the science of touchable bubbles, super balls &
Insta-Worms. This set includes test tubes, giant rack, ingredients,
instructions & storage bag.
PROFESSOR NOGGINS CARD GAMES-
Outset Media Ages 7+
These award winning card games are a great way for children
to discover interesting facts about the world around them
while having fun. Over 30 titles (some available in French)
cover topics in science, nature, history and geography.
SUPERSTRUCTS ON THE GO-Waba Fun LLC,
(PlaSmart Inc.), Ages 4+
This 78 piece construction set includes plans to build a super
sonic jet, race car or mini-flyer models using durable plastic
and eva foam components. A fine multi use building toy that
helps children think outside of the box, develop fine motor
and problem solving skills.
HARRY COPTER’S ANIMAL RESCUE-
Wow Toys (Pierre Belvedere Inc.), Ages 11/2+
Little ones will love helping Harry rescue animals in distress.
Magnetic lift will pick up the lion, panda or alligator. Squeeze
the trigger and the rotor spins, no batteries required.
RUK-SHUK- Zabazoo Corporation,
Ages 8+
The award winning 100% Canadian game in which players race
against the clock attempting to balance their rocks and score
the most points. Test your concentration, agility & strategy
with the whole family.
2006 Gold Star Award Winners
Playfoam - Education Insights: Six coloured
bricks of unique lightweight sculpting material that won't
dry, crumble or stick to surfaces. Age 3+
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Meccano Interactive Robot - Borgfeldt
This 900 piece building toy lets you create a robot, crane
or car which can have movement, music and sound added using
your USB cable. Ages 8+
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Blokus Trigon Alary Games - Challenging
strategy game of triangles in true Blokus form is for 2, 3
or 4 players. Choosing all of the pieces of one colour, play
them corner to corner. Ages 7+
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Whoozit Starz Lights and Sounds - Manhattan
This visual and auditory delight displays lights and plays
music to encourage new cognitive skills. Ages 6 months+
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Jousting Knights & Tournament Tents - Schleich - With
these meticulously crafted and hand painted knights and accessories,
creativity reigns supreme, providing hours of open-ended play.
Ages 5+
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Record-A-Voice Telephone - Borgfeldt
Looks just like Mom & Dad’s! Records a message and plays
it back this telephone has sounds and songs galore. Batteries
included. Ages 18 months+
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Wrist shooter Mini Hockey Game- Stortz & Associates
Develop real hockey skills indoors - safely! No
ice, skates or pads needed. Set includes two goals,
two sticks and a foam ball. Ages 4+
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The Music Maker - Touch The Sky Described
as the worlds most charming musical instrument. Slide a song
sheet under the strings and pluck the string above each printed
note. It’s that easy!
Ages 5+
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Kids In the Kitchen, No Bake Chef- B-Bel - Safe, simple,
educational and above all fun! This complete kit required
minimal parent supervision. Measuring cups and spoons
are colour-coded. No beaters, blenders or knives required.
15 egg-free recipes allow kids to taste test all they want.
Ages 5+
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Horrible Science - Blood, Bones and Body Bits - Galt Toys
Make a burp machine, create a bulging bag of brains or squirt
blood through a heart with this science set gone mad! Ages
8+
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