Three Fat Brain Toy Co Products Named Finalists in 2014 Goddard School Preschooler-Approved Toy Test

OMAHA, Neb. - Aug. 28, 2014 - PRLog -- August 28, 2014, Elkhorn, NE – Smarty Blocks, Arx 2.0 and Teeter Popper, three new releases from Fat Brain Toy Co. have been named as finalists to the 7th Annual Goddard School Preschooler-Approved Top 10 Toys. Throughout the month of October, 50 Goddard schools throughout the US will test this year's best toys. Children ranging in age from six weeks to six-years-old will ultimately determine the Top 10 Toys for the season while Goddard teachers observe and document how the toys rate among the selection criteria.

According to Goddard School, research-based criteria determined which toys were sent to testing. Among other qualities, toys chosen as finalists retail for $40 or less, actively engage a child’s interest, meet safety standards, and encourage children to work together creatively.

Last year, both Squigz and Tobbles Neo created by Fat Brain Toy Co. were named to this prestigious list. Ultimately, Tobbles Neo was named the overall top toy through a nationwide social media contest. Nebraska-based Fat Brain Toy Co creates and designs toys which closely align The Goddard School system's play-focused philosophy and “F.L.E.X." (Fun Learning Experience) approach.

About Arx 2.0 - A clever and colorful magnetic building toy. The elegant and simple design of Arx 2.0 lends itself to hours of creative, geometric and magnetizing play! When two or more Arx 2.0 pieces meet, you’ll hear the click and know it’s time to create. The magnetic attraction of Arx 2.0 is undeniably cool! Build on a flat surface, or use the two included bases to construct towering structures which defy gravity! No instructions needed. No right or wrong answers. You’ll begin building immediately. Dive in, explore, build and create.

About Smartly Blocks - You have just one minute to complete as many challenges as possible in this fast-paced game which boosts reading, spelling, sequencing, math, logic, visual spatial skills and more! Smarty Blocks will grow with your child!
Smarty Blocks are perfect for readers and non-readers alike. The 160 multi-level challenges will keep your child's interest for many years of valuable learning.  Start your child off with a simple stacking puzzle and watch them advance through sequencing, reading, spelling, and logic cards.  Smarty Blocks build a solid foundation for your child's academic success!

About Teeter Popper - Rock it! Roll it! Pop it! This new activity toy has it all and kids just can’t get enough of that awesome popping sound. Think of it as never-ending bubble wrap that gets your child up, active and keeps them moving. Bright, colorful and hours of silly, physical fun...the giggles just keep coming!

About Goddard Schools:
Goddard Systems Inc., operates about 400 private preschools throughout the U.S.  Goddard Systems Inc. created the toy test in 2008 as a way to help families identify fun, educational toys for their children in light of the upcoming gift-giving season.

About Fat Brain Toys: - Fat Brain Toys is an Omaha based retailer and developer of unique specialty toys, games and gifts.   With over 7,000 toys available for purchase online, Fat Brain Toys is one of the largest and most respected toy retailers in the world.  For more information on Fat Brain Toys visit http://fatbraintoys.com.  Fat Brain Toy Co. is the creator and wholesaler of more than 50 unique toys.   For more information visit http://fatbraintoyco.comor visit http://www.fatbraintoys.com/about_us/presskit.pdf

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