Sep 27, 2011

Anamalz Rule the Earth…And The Fall 2011 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

From the dawn of time until present day, the earth has been inhabited by creaturez large and small. Many of these creaturez were fierce and wild, until the animal-lovers at anamalz gathered them, tamed them and gave them to our children for safe (and fun!) keeping. Because they’ve done such an excellent job of domesticating everything from the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the Polar Bear to the Reindeer (okay, Santa helped with that one), the entire anamalz line has been awarded the extremely coveted and prestigious 2011 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award in the Best Toy category.

Founded in 1989 by mother and daughter child development experts, Joanne and Stephanie Oppenheim, the Oppenheims review the best in children’s media on their website (www.toyportfolio. com). Their awards have become the benchmark of excellence with both consumers and industry insiders. The Oppenheims are Contributors to NBC’s TODAY Show. Visit www.toyportfolio.com to view winners or more information and click on Stephanie’s Blog tab.

Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Awards are presented to the most innovative, engaging new products of the year. A very small number of toys receive this honor so the zookeepers at anamalz were brimming with pride. Here’s what the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio judges had to say about anamalz:

anamalz • Preschool • $8.95 – $12.95

“Choose from three award-winning collections: Prehistoric anamalz (includes six dinosaurs; triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Torosaurus, Brontosaurus, and Parasaurolophus.) Wild anamalz (includes a Baboon, Buffalo, Moose, Polar Bear, Bear, Crocodile, Giraffe, elephant and others.) Farm anamalz (includes Bull, Cow, Horse, Pig, Sheep, Black Ram, Donkey Goat and reindeer.)

“Anamalz are handcrafted wooden toys with fabric covered flexible necks, and wooden feet that can be posed for action or give them balance for standing in place. These are finished in natural wood grain with licks of color. Ideal as props for blocks or play with them on the Playmat ($39.95) that is covered with green, blue and brown velour to represent grass, water, and dirt field. The water has fabric rocks that animals can cross and small wooden fish that are under see-through fabric. At the end of the day the playmat turns inside out and becomes a storage holder for all the animals. Also available in this collection, Orange, Apple and Wild Trees ($16.95 each) 6 inches tall. Made in Australia, these are charming collectibles that will have a busy life as kids build block settings of farms, zoos, and prehistoric sites.”

ABOUT ANAMALZ

Designed in Australia and made from sustainable maple wood, anamalz is the name of the wonderfully designed, award-winning range of toy animals that can be bent into dozens of funny poses. The green business proudly uses fabric that is azo dyed and their waste wood is used on a farm to grow mushrooms. Each toy is assembled in factories that are of the highest standards and meet international regulations. Of the dozens of animals, the giraffe, reindeer and dinosaurs are particular favorites – although a lovable gorilla with the nickname “Rilla” is also a popular choice among youngsters!

Visit all of the anamalz at their website at www.anamalz.com.