(New York, New York) - The independent consumer organization, toyportfolio.com, announces their top green toys for 2009. "We had so many more toys to consider this year," notes co-founder and child development expert Stephanie Oppenheim. "There is a true shift in the toy industry about answering the call of consumers to provide greener alternatives for their kids. Our list is mix of huggables, trucks, play settings, activity kits and even a crank-up radio."

toyportfolio.com's Top Green Toys for 2009

Vehicles
Eco Trucks (Sprig Toys)
Dump Truck (Green Toys)
Playmobil Recycling Truck (Playmobil)
PushAlong Hybrid Car (ImagiPLAY)

Building Toys
Plan Toys Build 'n Spin (Plan Toys)
Citiblocs (Citiblocs)

Dolls and Dollhouse
blabla Dolls (blablakids)
Organic Joobles (Fair Indigo)
Earth Mates (Mary Meyer)
Plan Toys Green Dollhouse (Plan Toys)

Other Green Toys of Interest
Crayola Crayon Maker (Crayola)
Elia Mini Chair (eliafun.com)
Ecotronics Radio (International Playthings)
Ecotronics Mr. Robot Head (International Playthings)

The Oppenheim Toy Portfolio (toyportfolio.com) was founded in 1989 as the only independent review of children's toys and media by child development experts, Joanne and Stephanie Oppenheim. The Oppenheims are also Contributors to NBC's TODAY Show.

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