June 2008 New Toys — Novelties

Brain Food Thinking Putty by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

The high-quality, moldable putty allows children to create and recreate endlessly. “Used in conjunction with pre-writing and brainstorming activities, Brain Food channels kids’ fidget energy so they can focus mentally,” Shannon Wallingford of Fat Brain Toy Co., told TDmonthly. “Made in the USA, Brain Food is 100 percent pliable, never dries out, has no odor, has a brilliant color and is available in impressive, color-changing varieties.” Launch date: May 5, 2008. ( Watch Video) 5/22/2008 (Price: $15.00)

Indiana Jones Crystal Skull Key Chain by BASIC FUN INC.

The detailed, translucent Crystal Skull key chain is based on the Indiana Jones movie. It features a special light-up function. Launch date: June 1, 2008. 5/22/2008 (Price: $5.99)

Madballs Sick Series 2 by BASIC FUN INC.

This series takes the “yuck factor” up a notch, with three styles, each sized slightly larger than a baseball and featuring over-the-top, repulsive functions. For example, squeeze Freaky Fullback and his cracked helmet bubbles out, along with his brains. Launch date: April 1, 2008. ( Watch Video) 5/22/2008 (Price: $6.99)

Madballs Series 2 by BASIC FUN INC.

Each soft foam rubber ball is approximately the size of a baseball, with a highly detailed, outrageous face bursting with personality. The series includes Blech Beard, Freaky Fullback, Oculus Orbus, Swine Sucker, Wolf Breath and Dust Brain. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 5/22/2008 (Price: $5.99)

Betty Boop Talking Bobblehead by PRECIOUS KIDS/FUN TOYS

The polyresin Betty Boop Talking Bobblehead comes with a sound chip that allows her to speak with the simple press of a button. Launch date: May 15, 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $24.99)

Bacon Beans by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 6-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 1” bacon-shaped tin contains 60 bacon-flavored jellybeans. These jellybeans are not quite as tasty as real bacon, but better for the arteries. Twelve shrink-wrapped tins come in each illustrated display box. 5/13/2008 (Price: $5.95)

Hobo Beans by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 3” tin can contains 100 maple-flavored jellybeans and features a happy hobo on the label. 5/13/2008 (Price: $6.00)

Fairy Mints by ACCOUTREMENTS

The 3” x 2-1/4” x 1/2” tin contains 150 rose petal-flavored candies. Each illustrated display box comes with 36 shrink-wrapped tins. 5/13/2008 (Price: $2.50)

Li'l Smoochers Cinnamon Candy by ACCOUTREMENTS

The 3” x 1-3/8” x 1/2” tin contains 32 cinnamon-flavored, lip-shaped candies. Each illustrated display box comes with 36 shrink-wrapped tins. 5/13/2008 (Price: $2.50)

Spectrix Glow Laser Visors by Ekos USA

Double the fun of the Spectrix Laser Visor in Glow-In-The Dark!  Special frame glows in the dark while unique cross star holographic film lenses lets you discover the spectral colors of light by displaying a myriad of rainbow pattern. 5/2/2008

Friends Play Cube by COLORI USA/TATIRI

Fun to Play! It helps develop kid's motor skills. 4/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shady Spiders by WOWindows, LLC

The two-poster companion pack features posters printed with the image of a pleated-style window shade and the silhouette of a giant Black Widow spider. One spider is crawling up the window, while the other is crawling through the window. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pippoglyph Playing Cards by BENT CASTLE WORKSHOPS

Direct comparison alongside any common playing card reveals that all of the essential features of a deck have been maintained and aesthetically expanded. The customary suit symbols have been elaborated from simple spots to refined sigils, bringing attention to detail through the entire deck down to the lowest number card. The regal courts are clad in patterns based on their own pips that emphasize their suit relationships. The deck retains familiar favorites, such as one-eyed Jacks and a suicide King. 4/3/2008 (Price: $7.00)

Pegleg Pete's Deck of Royal Rogues playing cards by BENT CASTLE WORKSHOPS

Pegleg Pete's Deck of Royal Rogues is a pirate themed deck of playing cards, but what a deck!  You'll be hard pressed to find more beautifully illustrated cards.  With all of the traditional symbolism worked into the artwork, any game you can play with a standard land lubber's deck you can play with these here cards.  And old Pegleg didn't stop there, he added an extra Serpent card to each suit. This makes it possible to create strange new variants of classic card games.  In all the deck has 58 cards; the standard 52 plus 2 Jokers and 4 Serpent cards. The deck's four over sized indices make it ideal for right and left handed buccaneers of all ages.  Available with Red or Black backs. 4/3/2008 (Price: $9.00)

The Three Stooges In Your Pocket® by EMANATION INC.

Featuring inspirational quotes and the timeless wisdom of three of America's most influential icons - Larry, Curly, and Moe.

Includes the sayings...


Suggested Retail Price: $10.00 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rocky In Your Pocket® by EMANATION INC.

Featuring the ultimate underdog of American film – Rocky Balboa includes the following song lines and sayings...

Includes the sayings...


Suggested Retail Price: $10.00 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cirque Du Soleil Juggling Balls by HIGGINS BROTHERS

Cirque Du Soleil is one of the fastest growing brands on the planet and their shows have been seen by millions. The Cirque Du Soleil Juggling Balls are used by professional jugglers worldwide. They are resilient and colorful. They also are soft enough that they stop when you drop, yet round enough for uniform throws. This reduces practice times drastically. Made in Canada by jugglers. 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Cirque Du Soleil Diabolo by HIGGINS BROTHERS

The Cirque Du Soleil diabolo is beautifully packaged “Cirque” style and is one of the hottest selling toys on the continent.. Diabolo is like a giant yoyo that can leave the string and it leaves the string in a BIG way. Throws of 60 feet are easy with this well balanced, North American made diabolo. Handsticks, string and instructions in 4 languages are included. ( Watch Video) 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cirque Du Soleil Devilsticks by HIGGINS BROTHERS

Cirque Du Soleil devilsticks are awesome and the devilstick is back! Remember devilsticks flying off the shelves? Well now, those kids have their own kids and are looking for worthwhile toys. With a little practice, it’s easy to manipulate the main stick with the 2 “supergrip” rubberized handsticks. Instructions are included in French, English, Spanish and German. 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Meteorlight by NITE IZE INC.

The ball lights up on demand and uses a design that allows batteries to be replaced. It is perfect for throwing, juggling, catching, rolling and bouncing. 3/28/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CAPerz - Ladybug by PERFECT CURVE INC.

Fill in hat holes with a variety of designs. Each piece is designed to easily attach through the air holes in any baseball cap to add a little personality. Launch date: February 2008. 3/28/2008 (Price: $2.49)

Grow-A-Head™ Bugs by SOURCING INTERNATIONAL LLC

The “bug” comes complete with a “seeded head,” small vase, instructions and educational facts about photosynthesis and plant growth. The “hair” sprouts in just five to seven days, lasts for months and can be styled. The collection includes a butterfly, bee, ladybug and grasshopper. Launch date: February 2008. 3/28/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flashflight by NITE IZE INC.

The water-resistant SpokeLit attaches to the spokes of a bike and helps keep the rider safe by glowing or flashing a red or green L.E.D. light. It comes with two long-life replaceable batteries and can be installed in seconds. “Many employees commute to work via bicycle everyday but wanted a more effective way to illuminate their bikes than the current products on the market offered. The SpokeLit was born from this desire,” Marketing Assistant Alyssa Corona of Nite Ize explained to TDmonthly Magazine. “The innovative design slides easily onto standard three-cross wheel spokes and stays securely in place while riding.” Launch date: April 1, 2008. 3/26/2008 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Steve Spangler's Geyser Tube by BE AMAZING!

Not only are MENTOS® great to eat, but these amazing candies are loaded with wonder. Learn how to create an enormous geyser by combining MENTOS® with soda. The eruption is amazing—up to 25 feet high—and so is the science just beneath the surface. The Geyser Tube™ allows you to load the candies and safely disperse them into the soda bottle.
— When asked about their best selling novelty toys in a September 2011 survey, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly: "We sell lots of the Geyser Tubes from Be Amazing! Toys."
— In a Fall 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Be Amazing was a best-selling brand of science toy. ( Watch Video) 3/24/2008 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini World Amazing Sea Monkeys by BEST OF BEST

Sea Monkeys look best when viewed from above!  Amazing Sea Monkey Mini World includes:  #1 Water Purifier, #2 Instant Live Eggs, #3 Growth Food, a calibrated feeding spoon, specially designed pipette to help refresh the watery home, a trilingual user guide, a scientifically designed and tested Mini-World tank, and the exclusive multimagnifying lid that allows proper air exchange and optimized viewing.  Assorted. 3/24/2008 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]