November 2007 New Toys — Fashion & Accessories

Anna Ring by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Perfect for a first jewelry box, this large, bright red ring can accessorize a special outfit or be used just for play. A sparkling pink stone is surrounded by a pretty pink flower. It features quality wood construction and non-toxic paints. 9/25/2007 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Funky Felt Jewelry Kit by ALEX BRANDS

This exciting kit lets budding fashion designers create cool jewelry from scraps of felt. Instructions and materials are included to make brooches, necklaces and bracelets. Felt squares, cloth leaves, fuzzy balls, felt strips, embroidery floss, felt circles, brooch pins and a needle are included so that exciting creations can be made right out of the box. Bright colors and plenty of materials mean hours of fun and creative designs that can transform any outfit. 9/25/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Power Jewelry Kit by MELISSA & DOUG

The Flower Power Jewelry Kit offers a delightful variety of shapes, colors and patterns to create necklaces and bracelets that are sure to please. The kit includes more than 150 wooden beads and five laces with beautiful wooden flowers to accent a piece. Children can even make their own bracelet or necklace and take it home as a party favor.
— " Beads — I'm selling Melissa & Doug," said Frances Finfrock, owner of Aunt Franny's Toys in Richland, Wash., when asked to predict a hot-selling item for girls for Christmas 2007.
— Four of 54 retailers who spoke to TDmonthly in fall 2007 said Melissa & Doug jewelry and arts and crafts items will be popular holiday picks for girls ages 8 to 12.
— "The Flower Power Jewelry Kit is a wooden bead set featuring a customized organizer, stunning varieties of beads and stringing cords — everything needed to make beautiful jewelry, decorative items and gifts," said Valerie Cavallaro of Melissa & Doug. 9/20/2007 (Price: $9.99)

Webkinz - Knapsack Purple by GANZ

This soft violet backpack is a perfect way for Webkinz lovers to take along their favorite furry friends. It adds function and style to the Webkinz universe that has captivated collectors everywhere.
— "Webkinz by Ganz is our hottest selling item right now. ... With Webkinz, girls start at about 6 to 7 years old," said Amy Oliver, owner of Giggles in Hamilton, Mass.
— "The Webkinz are coming up with a whole slew for Halloween and Christmas. They're the most popular right now," the manager of Fun Among Us in Ipswich, Mass., told TDmonthly.
— Eleven of 54 retailers believe the Webkinz craze will also carry through for tween girls during the 2007 holiday season. 9/20/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nursery Rhyme Tease Board Book & Matching Tee Sets by TIME OUT SPOTS INC.

Created by teacher turned mom, Heather Sievers, Nursery Rhyme Tease is the first children's line to incorporate fashion and literacy. Reading to infants is one of the best ways to encourage their development. Designs now available are Itsy Bitsy Spider, Old MacDonald, Hey Diddle Diddle, Humpty Dumpty, Wheels on the Bus, 5 Monkeys, Twinkle Twinkle, and 3 Little Pigs. There is also a "holiday" design series featuring Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Valentine's Day, and a great Patriotic design that works for the 4th of July & Memorial Day. The new "Color Me Tease" sets come with fabric markers too and allow little ones to color their own tee. Launch date: September 07 ( Watch Video) 9/18/2007 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Be Mine™ by Q P PRINTING LTD.

The 5” x 5” machine-washable bag comes with nine different features, including a wrist strap with multiple key rings, a lipstick loop, an extendable pen, a zippered inside pocket and more. An adjustable strap can also be purchased to convert the bag into a clutch, a mini-bag or an accessory pouch that can be clipped onto a diaper bag. The bag is available in eight designs, including Tiki Toffee and Blue Bouquet. "We are finding that teens are using it for their ipods, etc. and grandmas are carrying it as well," Ju-Ju-Be Creator Kristin Hunziker told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 14, 2007.
Awards:  Toyman Award. 9/18/2007 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Product: Hannah Montana Singing Dolls by PLAY ALONG INC.

With the Hannah Montana Singing Dolls, kids can pretend that they’re at a live Hannah Montana concert. When the microphone is lifted to her mouth, each doll in the “In Concert” Collection sings one of Hannah Montana’s chart-topping tunes. Dressed in authentic Hannah Montana fashions, these dolls rock out in style. “The dolls play songs from her new CD, “Two Meet Miley Cyrus,” which recently launched at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, making Cyrus the youngest recording artist to have two No. 1 albums in less than a year,” said Genna Rosenberg, SVP, Corporate Communications for JAKKS Pacific. Launch date: August 2007. 9/12/2007 (Price: $19.84) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play Along - Puppy in My Pocket – King Charles, Great Dane, Beagle and Husky by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

These soft, pocket-sized, collectible puppies can go almost anywhere. Little girls collect them and add them to special fashion accessories. 9/6/2007 (Price: $7.99)

Do It Yourself Jewelry Box by MELISSA & DOUG

Young ladies can create a charming keepsake box with this incredibly colorful craft kit. The Do It Yourself Jewelry Box comes with fun decorative accessories, such as ribbons, stickers, glitter glue, and more. It features a plush velvet interior, ring holder, storage drawer and vanity mirror. This jewelry box is sure to be a treasure during the most precious years of a young girl's journey. The box measures 6.5” x 5.5” x 4.5”.
— Do It Yourself Craft items from Melissa and Doug were among the best-selling items for young girls in the store of Michael Lanz, owner of Kiddy Corner in Ellington, CT. 9/6/2007 (Price: $11.99)

Lime Purse by FRECKLES & MAYA GIRLS ACCESSORIES USA

From her tiny tap shoes through the years to holding her makeup, your little princess will use this forever! The opening has two top drawstrings with pom-poms designed for little hands to pull closed. Washable and reversible, be careful, though, these well-built little gems dislike a hot dryer. The inside of the Pom-Pom Purse has a shiny, silky satin with an original design copyrighted by the creators of Freckles & Maya™ accessories.
Little girls will have a hard time deciding which way they like wearing it better the satin side or the lush fleece! 9/5/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pink Hombre Purse by FRECKLES & MAYA GIRLS ACCESSORIES USA

From tiny tap shoes to makeup, little princesses will use this bag for years. The opening has two top drawstrings with pom-poms designed for little hands to pull closed. It is washable and reversible, but dislikes a hot dryer. The inside of the Pom-Pom Purse has a shiny silky satin with an original design copyrighted by the creators of Freckles & Maya accessories. 9/5/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

OnGuard Kids Personal Emergency Alert System Watch - Pink by CONCORD CAMERA CORP.

This watch features a 110 decibel emergency alarm, a high-intensity SOS light signal, a Safe & Secure watch band, parental alarm controls and a child ID label on the back. It comes with three interchangeable faceplates (metallic silver, pink flowers and hearts in lime), a lightweight safety flashlight that snaps onto the watch band, an educational safety DVD and a video that helps parents set up the watch. Styles for boys ages 5 to 8 and for boys and girls ages 9 and up are also available. This product received a 2007 iParenting Media Award and was named to Dr. Toy’s Best Products List for summer 2007. 8/29/2007 (Price: $29.99)

Guitar Dragon by ShoeDads

The charm features an enthusiastic green dragon jamming on a purple guitar. 8/24/2007 (Price: $2.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pumpkin & Patch and Pippin Pumpkinseed by ShoeDads

The lovely pumpkin charm is just one of six Halloween designs available. 8/24/2007 (Price: $2.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Diaper Clutch by BEEBY INC.

This stylish diaper clutch easily unfolds into a changing mat and can store diapers and wipes. The clutch is fully laminated for easy cleaning and makes changing diapers a breeze. It measures 26” L x 16” W. The diaper clutch is “where convenient and stylish meet,” Dikshya Lakhey of Beeby told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 2007. 8/16/2007 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Headbands by VIOLET LOVE

These versatile and comfortable designer headbands are all custom printed, limited edition and one size fits most. They are great for casual wear, athletic wear or dressing up any look, and can be worn wide, scrunched, narrow or traditional for a versatile and unique look to fit anyone’s style. “The comfort factor and ease of wear of the versatile Violet Love Headband really gives it uniqueness among its competitors. [It’s] the only USA-made designer headband that fits all ages and is completely washable,” Owner Rebecca Michaels of Violet Love told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2006. 8/9/2007 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blue Jewel Jewelry Box by SCHYLLING

The Blue Jewel from Schylling is an iridescent jewelry box with an elegant sparkly blue scene. Just wind up the key and the box plays Swan Lake when opened, while the ballerina spins in front of the mirror. What more could a young lady ask for when storing her precious jewelry for safe keeping?
— Tom England, owner of Dancing Bear Toys & Gifts in Frederick, Md., mentioned Schylling jewelry boxes when TDmonthly asked him about great gift item sellers for girls in his store. 8/7/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Make Your Own Lip Balm by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Young ladies can combine the soft and silky lip balm base with a variety of yummy flavors to create their own lip sensations. Simply soften the base in a bath of warm water and then add the flavorings. Mix up fun fruity combinations and add a hint of color, too. Cool cosmetic tins that come with the balm kit can be decorated with layers of fun sticker designs and labels. It's a fun, creative, and practical way for a girl to learn and role play.
— "Make Your Own Lip Balm from Creativity for Kids: It's a craft kit that gives you all the materials to make your own," said Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., when asked about popular gift items for girls in her store.
— “The lip balm from Creativity for Kids does very well,” Ron Kutchik, owner of Grand Slam Toys in Kodiak, Alaska, said when asked about best-selling activity kits in spring 2009.
— About half of 49 retailers surveyed about their sales in activity kits or playsets mentioned craft items as top sellers in April 2009. Three of 39 retailers identified lip balm kits as a best seller for tween girls in fall 2009.
— “Creativity for Kids. The Make Your Own Lip Balm kit is best,” said Amy Hofsetter, owner of The Toy Store  in Atlanta, Ga., of her top-selling item for tweens in September 2010.
— Three of 44 retailers said Creativity for Kids supplies their best-selling items for tweens. ( Watch Video) 8/7/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flip Em Flops by ALEX BRANDS

The Flip Em Flops from Alex are actually seven pairs of flip flops in one. Kids can ear a new style every day of the week. The set comes with one pair of flip flops and seven pairs of ribbon straps. Kids just snap their ribbons in place. It's that easy. The Flip Em Flops come in small size two to fit most kids ages six to eight, and large size five to fit most kids ages eight to ten.
— "I just got the Flip Em Flops by Alex — sold half of [what's in stock] already.  The smalls have sold out.  There is also the larger size," said Patti Leo, owner of Toys Galore and More in Kent, Conn.
— In a June 2010 survey, three of 40 retailers namedd Alex craft kits as a best seller for girls. Two of the three told TDmonthly that Flip Em Flops sell especially well. 8/7/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Archie Women's Watches by ARCHIE COMIC PUBLICATIONS INC.

This watch features the classic image of Archie, Betty and Veronica in "Three on a Straw." Each watch comes individually gift boxed and carries a limited lifetime warranty from the manufacturer. Men’s styles are also available. 8/2/2007 (Price: $21.95)