Encourage recycling and reusing by offering these design kits to your little and tween girl customers. The kits are great for craft or slumber parties, too. This toy is still in development and artwork may not reflect the final product.

Girls can use this styling wig to experiment with wild and fun hairstyles. Not only can they wear the wig, but they can even use the coloring on their own hair!

High Intencity Corp. and Chorion Silver Lining team up to introduce its collection of classic Mr. Men Little Miss characters from the 1970s children’s book series. The crystal-framed necklace is glamorous with a retro appeal. Matching crystal-framed bracelets are also available. Launch date: October 2007.

High Intencity Corp. and Chorion Silver Lining team up to introduce its collection of classic Mr. Men Little Miss characters from the 1970s children’s book series. The bracelet features adorable characters such as Little Miss Sunshine, Little Miss Giggles and Little Miss Trouble. Launch date: October 2007.

The set of two canvas-printed handbags measure approximately 30cm and 20cm. Each handbag features images on both sides, a canvas handle and a brass finish.

Decked out with designs of pets, fruits, stars and flowers, this bag, measuring 14” W x 11” W x 4” D, allows kids to custom-color to their heart’s content. It is large enough to carry school books and binders, and comes with six permanent markers in a pouch. This product was named one of Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Creative Products and 100 Best Children’s Products.
— “The Color-a-Messenger Bag from Alex is a good one for us,” said Emily Bieritz, manager of My Favorite Toy Store in Downers Grove, Ill., of the strongest-selling items for girls in her store in summer 2009.
— In late 2007, 40 percent of retailers singled out Alex-Panline USA Inc. as their best-selling arts-and-crafts manufacturer. Two of 47 retailers told TDmonthly in June 2009 that the Color-a-Messenger Bag is a best-selling gift item for girls.
— Ken, working manager at Toys Unique in Dallas, Texas, told TDmonthly previously that his store does well with Alex’s Color-a-Messenger Bag, selling just under 50 per month. Explorations Inc. Owner Chuck Harper in Granger, Ind., had named this item as his store’s best-seller.

Each pre-made gift set comes with five themed charms and one snap-clasp bracelet. Gift sets are packaged in a rainbow-striped box that doubles as a keepsake with a velvet insert and magnetic closure. The box itself comes in a special gift bag. Gift set themes range from friends to birthdays to dance to licensed Disney characters, such as Disney Princesses, Hannah Montana and High School Musical.

The product is a glow-in-the-dark gel that lasts for four to six hours without an external light source. The product is certified by the FDA to be safe for use on skin and hair, and can also be used on objects such as props or signs. Launch date: September 2007.

These donut- and heart-shaped pendants mimic real gemstones and hang on a black, silk cord with a breakaway clasp. The jewelry is made from a food-safe, phthalate-free, non-toxic, lead-free, federally approved silicone, so it is safe for babies to handle and chew. Eight colors are available. Teething Bling makes “a great shower or new baby gift,” Director of Marketing Amy Maurer Creel of Smart Mom told TDmonthly. Awards: TDmonthly Innovations 2008. Launch date: October 2006.

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Make exotic Eastern jewelry using Chinese coins, porcelain beads, seed beads, satin cord, earring hoops, elastic and beading needles. Simple instructions are included.

Anyone can make beaded jewelry using this jewelry-making kit. A beading tray, two multi-functional tools, ribbons, cords, clasps, findings, a tape measure and over 3,000 beads are among the pieces included in the jewelry case. The case comes with a handle, making it great for travel.
— Mollie Mullen, owner of Twirl in Ranchos de Taos, N.M., told TDmonthly that her store sells an average of 20 Alex kits per month.
— Playville Owner Stephanie Dupuy in Covington, La., shared that of all the arts-and-crafts lines available in her store, the “most popular is Alex Toys.”
— Twenty-four retailers named Alex-Panline USA Inc. as the leading arts-and-crafts manufacturer in their store.

The front flap of the messenger bag is made of fully functional zippers. Unzip one for a more modest look, or unzip them all for a flashy flapper style. Launch date: 2006.

Teething Bling pendants and bangles were inspired by babies who like to tug on jewelry. Made from a federally approved, phthalate/lead/latex-free, non-toxic silicone, Teething Bling jewelry looks beautiful on the adult wearer but is safe for curious babies to handle and chew. There is nothing else like it! Also available are a bangle ($12) and pendant/bangle set ($28).

The cuff-style wrist wallets have three working zippers to help wearers keep valuables close at hand during sports activities, travel, school and more. Carry anything from money to house keys. Seven different styles are available. Launch date: February 2007.

The negative-ion-infused bracelets provide the benefit of negative ions, which are invisible and odorless, but believed to have positive effects on health by relieving stress, increasing blood flow and boosting energy levels. With 50 different styles, anyone can look fashionable and feel healthier and more revitalized. Launch date: January 2007.

The set includes toe separators, four bottles of nail polish, one set of nails, two rings and two nail files. All are organized neatly in a 12” easy-to-transport nail polish-shaped case. Varieties are available in pink, purple and blue. Launch date: February 2007.

The box includes eight glitter lip glosses, five tubes of lipstick, one tube of glitter lip gloss, three glitter eye shadows and a dual applicator blush. Varieties are available in pink, purple and blue. Launch date: February 2007.

The fashionable bracelet, constructed of top-quality glass beads, is designed to allow moms to discreetly track feeding times. Simply move the clasped charm in between the appropriate number bead to track the time of feeding. Nursing mothers can also move the bracelet from wrist to wrist to keep track of which side they nursed on last. The charm is available in either pink or blue, with additional clasps available for twins or triplets. Launch date: Summer 2007.

These fingerless gloves keep wrists warm and dry on cold days. Handmade in Peru using soft baby alpaca wool (naturally hypo-allergenic), these muffatees come in a variety of colors and designs. They are available in toddler, child and adult sizes. The MSRP is between $16 and $20. Launch date: Fall 2006.

The fully functional enamel spring padlocks are accented with Austrian crystals and have a matching key charm. There are six styles of padlocks with affirmation words, and six styles with daisy designs. The padlocks can be changed and worn on a necklace, bracelet or key ring. The MSRP ranges between $3.00 and $12.99. Launch date: January 2007.

Part of the Wild Ones line, the plush zebra personalizes almost any flip phone. The Zoe zebra character is also available as an iPod cover and a key chain. The Wild Ones line also includes a gorilla, a leopard, a giraffe, a tiger and an elephant. Launch date: November 2007.

Personalize phones, backpacks, handbags, books and more, all without glue or iron. Simply peel and stick. Each set includes over 500 rhinestones. Launch date: Fall 2007.

High IntenCity will donate ten percent of the proceeds they receive from purchases of I CARE jewelry to Girls Incorporated, a national non-profit youth organization dedicated to creating a better future for girls. The MSRP is between $12 and $20. “The product is fashionable and philanthropic,” Jacquelyn Doran, marketing associate at High IntenCity Corp., told TDmonthly. “Retailers and girls can contribute to a great cause with their purchase of a fun, fashionable jewelry item.” Launch date: July 2007.

These cool rings are completely flexible and come in a rainbow of colors and designs. Made of tiny, colorful beads, they are soft and fit comfortably on the fingers. Sturdy design allows for constant wear, even in water. Several styles are available.