With talkatoo™ parents can share a little love with their kids whenever they're apart and wherever they go. Talkatoo™ voice recordable pendants let kids and their parents record and share sweet notes, helpful reminders or encouraging words so they can feel more connected when they’re not together. They come with six different fun designs — some for boys, some for girls and even some for moms. They can be worn as a necklace or clipped to a backpack, lunchbox, belt loop, etc. Launch date: May 31, 2010.
Loopdedoo is a new spinning tool that makes fabulous twisted bracelets in just a few minutes. It's fast, easy and fun. Just wrap the threads around the Loopdedoo device, turn the knob, guide the thread and minutes later the bracelet is done. Kids can even make necklaces, anklets, belts and more. There's no pattern to follow so each accessory is completely different and unique. Kids can use as many threads and color combinations as they like, and can make them thick, thin or anywhere in between. Launch date: November 2011. — In a January 2012 survey, Barbara Finblum, owner of Barston's Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that Loopdedoo is their best selling arts and crafts toy. "They came in in December and we sold 194 out of 5 stores - 163 out of 3 stores alone. We sold out and couldn't get them back," she said. — As of 10/5/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Easy to use; promotes creativity; fun. Cons: One user couldn't figure out how to start. — In a Fall 2012 survey, Dean Smith, owner of Jazams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that they sell 15 of this item each month, making it one of their top-2 sellers in the Hobby category.
Loop de Loom makes weaving fast and fun. Aiming for something a little nicer then the norm, whether it’s the project, the materials or the tools, while still keeping an affordable price point – Craft-tastic was born!
Weave purses and cell phone cases, scarves, wraps, baskets, throws and more. You can weave items any length, and up to 7” wide using one loom. Connect two or more looms together to weave wider items with no seams – genius! Say goodbye to traditional looms, we’re putting a new spin on weaving! Includes 1 spinning peg loom and 120 yards of yarn to get you started.
String art has never been more fun, easy or artful. Simply push pins into our sturdy foam canvases and string away, no hammer or nails needed. Use our patterns or design your own. String'em, love'em, hang'em right away! Kits contains all materials needed to make three 8.5" canvases.
