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November 2009 New Specialty Toys — TweenAnimal Rubber Bands From: EASTERN ACCENT INTERNATIONAL Other products from EASTERN ACCENT INTERNATIONAL
 Animal Rubber Bands were designed by Haneda & Ohashi of Passkey Design in Tokyo in 2002. They were awarded Best Design for 2003 at the Japanese National Competition; the Toyota Prius had won the previous year. "Ours are the original animal rubber bands and come in three styles: pet, zoo and dino," said Carol Shapanka of Eastern Accent International. " They're made of silicone and produced and packaged in Japan. Japanese products are produced under strict standards. Factory conditions and the welfare of the workers is just as important as the products coming out of the factory.” The boxed set comes with 24 pieces in a sturdy snap box. The cards have one of each of the pet, zoo or dino animals. Launch date for Animal Rubber Bands: 2002. Launch date for Dinos: 2007. — TDmonthly Magazine first reported on Animal Rubber Bands by Eastern Accent on July 27, 2005; one store manager compared their popularity to that of Ty's Beanie Babies. They had also been featured in a 2002 New York Magazine "Best Bets" article. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26199 (added 11/25/2009) . The Attitude Girl From: FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC. Other products from FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.
 Jam-packed with emotional conflict, trials and tribulations, romance, and humor, "The Attitude Girl" follows outspoken, materialistic 17-year-old Vicky on her rocky road to becoming an adult as she struggles with bullying, financial setbacks, idealism, loss and forgiveness. Her attitude is her rock! Author Ludmila “Mila” Bernadkin draws on her experience as a teacher, mother and advanced graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature to create this compelling, award-winning story, which unveils the tremulous world of confusing emotions and mixed messages of “maturity” today’s teens live in as they feel their way through the process of becoming young adults. Awards: 1st Place Winner in the Arizona Authors Association Literary Awards Contest. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26192 (added 11/25/2009) . It's Not Leap Year This Year From: HOBBY HOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP Other products from HOBBY HOUSE PUBLISHING GROUP
 Age Range: 7 to 11 SKU or Item #: 3001 Launch Date: November 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
"It’s Not Leap Year this Year" is a story about a boy named Miles who was born on Feb. 29. There is just one problem: Feb. 29 does not come this year. What would you do if you were told that you could pick any day you want to celebrate your birthday? That’s exactly what Miles’ mom told him he could do. What day does Miles pick? "It’s Not Leap Year this Year" is the second book in her leap year series and is arriving just in time for 2010, which is not a leap year. The first book, "It’s My Birthday Finally" is also available. "Although there are other books written about leap year, this is the second in the leap year year series I've written," author Michelle Winfrey told TDmonthly. "This one is about what 'leapers' may do when it is not a leap year." Launch date: November 16, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26190 (added 11/25/2009) .  Designed to teach girls about cosmetic chemistry, this kit includes ingredients to make custom scents and indulge in a crystal mud treatment and a sea salt scrub. Girls can also buff and shine their nails for a finished look. — Two of 40 retailers cited Scientific Explorer as a best-selling educational brand in fall 2009. The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., sells dozens of Scientific Explorer kits per month, Owner Mary Porter told TDmonthly. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26174 (added 11/24/2009) .  Designed for wannabe DJs, this digital music system allows kids to record samples, demo mash-ups and mix and match loops. A online site allows kids to start a collection of tracks and special effects as they create their own beats. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26142 (added 11/23/2009) .  Made in collaboration with ASUS, this Disney netbook computer for kids is designed to be Web-safe and easy to use. It has a sturdy design, various options for parental control, an 8.9” LCD screen, Wi-Fi capabilities, Windows XP Home, and child-friendly software that features Disney. It is available in Princess Pink and Magic Blue. Launch date: Summer 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26141 (added 11/23/2009) .  Each of the 52 cards in this set includes a funny drawing, a catchword and a phrase. They are designed to be drawn randomly to spark conversation between parent and child, to provide comfort or reward, or to function as an ice breaker at a kids' party. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26130 (added 11/19/2009) . Age Range: 1 and up Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
These plush minky sports blankets and organic cotton burp cloths are sports accessories for babies and sports enthusiasts, designed with an irresistable plush touch. The top-selling football blanket comes in three sizes, Pee Wee (small), Junior Varsity (medium) and Varsity (large). There are also basketball, soccer ball and baseball blankets. "It is a wonderful gift for the father-to-be. Not all dads get 'showered' like mothers do. Dads will love to cuddle up with their little one in these plush sports-themed baby blankets," Jennifer Evans, president of TEAMEES, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26007 (added 11/5/2009) . Mag-tagz - Ashley's Peace & Happiness Starter Kit From: MAG-TAGZ DESIGNS LLC Other products from MAG-TAGZ DESIGNS LLC
 Age Range: 5 and up SKU or Item #: MGZ8002 Launch Date: November 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The playful expression, “tag, you’re it” no longer applies to the boys on the playground who swoosh by as they poke a girl. This tag is designed as a hip fashion statement that schoolgirls wear around their necks. Mag-tagz are adorable magnetic “tagz” that can be changed regularly to reflect a girl’s ever-changing mood and style. Mag-tagz received two 2009 Seal of Excellence Awards in Creative Child Magazine's Kids Gear/Apparel category. Launch date: November 2009. — A top pick, retailer Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys, informed TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25998 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 11442 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Girls
The Bling By Number Card Design Set includes materials for creating handmade greeting cards. The set includes eight cards and envelopes, four postcards, 50 cut-out shapes and 100+ stickers, plus glitter glue, sequins, gems and more. The Bling by Number line is designed to be error proof and provide professional-looking results every time. There are easy to follow “Bling by Number” instructions and design ideas to get girls started on their way to creating their own personalized card collection. "It gets the creativity going for girls and shows that 'hand-made' can also be glam, fun, and many different materials can be used to achieve the final piece," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25996 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 11471 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Girls
Made for the designing diva on the go, this kit includes 10 mini markers, a design guide and 25 sketch sheets. There are three styles: Fashion Design, Pet Fashion Design and Rockstar Stylist. "These new mini sized versions offer an amazing price point that will fit into everyone's budget. A perfect stocking stuffer or birthday gift for any girl," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25995 (added 11/5/2009) . Fashion Angels Glitz & Glamour Fashion Design Sketch Portfolio From: FASHION ANGELS Other products from FASHION ANGELS
 Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 11477 Launch Date: August 2009 Gender: Girls
Girls can create a portfolio book of fabulous fashion creations with a little glitz and glamour flair, using the 50+ stencils and create red-carpet-worthy designs. Launch date: August 2009. — Kim Emigh, VP of E-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that Fashion Angels Fashion Design Sketch Portfolios were one of their best selling tween products. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25994 (added 11/5/2009) . Fashion Angels Flower Power Fashion Design Sketch Portfolio From: FASHION ANGELS Other products from FASHION ANGELS
 Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 11476 Launch Date: August 2009 Gender: Girls
Girls can create a portfolio book of fabulous fashion creations with Flower Power flair, using the 50+ removable stencils to create funky Boho-Chic designs. "Girls can focus their designs to a certain theme, and this one happens to be boho-chic look that is very trendy right now," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25993 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 60035 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Girls can create their own stickers using the 100-percent Cool Sticker Maker machine. Kids can create a custom sticker from their own drawings, magazine pictures, photographs and more. The kit includes the sticker maker machine, 15 stencils, and 8' of sticker tape. Refills are available. "The machine is compact, so it is great for slumber parties, camp and to take on the go. Plus, the fact that just about any weight of paper material can be used to make into a sticker is a great feature," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25992 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 78610 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Girls
Kids can learn to style trend-setting runway hair-dos with this deluxe studio set. They get started with the step-by-step design guide on how to use different hair accessories to create many funky hairstyles. The included headband, scarf, clips and many more hair accessories offers a great start to create fab hair to complement any look they want to achieve. "The design guide is what really makes this kit. It has everything about hair styling from how to create volume to how to use the scarf and clips included in the kit to make dramatic up-dos," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25984 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 78621 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Girls
Girls can challenge their skills, or their friends', as a fashion accessory designer by creating new, fresh accessory looks worthy of any runway. They use the accessory challenge spinner to give them the elements, and then take inspiration from the design guide and sketch. "Girls love purses and shoes, so this kit will challenge them to come up with some outrageous designs. This kit is just like the television show, with an unusual challenge to create the designs around," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25983 (added 11/5/2009) .
These light-up skull sabers flash with a colorful glow. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25951 (added 11/3/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 11459-64 Launch Date: January 2009
Choose from a shoulder bag or a hobo style bag, each in three different fun, fashion friendly colors (fuschia, black, and turquoise). These bags can also be personalized with our Build a Better Bracelet alphabet letter and icon slides. "The peace sign is a huge trend right now, and it should be around for a while. These purses are a good price point, and it's a great bonus they can be personalized with our Build a Better Bracelet line, but can also be used alone. Plus, kids and adults love these purses," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25884 (added 10/29/2009) . Age Range: 6 and up SKU or Item #: 96900 Launch Date: July 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
These mini puzzle erasers can be taken apart and put back together. A new series of the fun and functional erasers will be available about every three months. Retail prices run $0.40 for a single Crazeraser, and $1.20 for a set of four Crazerasers. "The company started shipping Series 1 of Crazerasers in mid-August, and has plans for Series 2 to be on store shelves in November, adding to the collectibility aspect of the line. As a sneak peek, Series 2 of erasers will take on that fun, funky and fashion-minded theme that Fashion Angels is known for, with purse, shoe, and make up themed erasers. Don’t worry, there will be a few erasers that boys will want as well, such as monsters and a humorous toilet plunger erasers," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25883 (added 10/29/2009) . Project Runway Make-Up Artist Studio Set From: FASHION ANGELS Other products from FASHION ANGELS
 Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 78611 Launch Date: January 2008
Ever wonder about the techniques make-up artists use to create the extreme looks you see on the runway? Girls can learn to do fun high-fashion make-up with this deluxe studio set. They plan and record the high-fashion looks by using the pre-printed sketch pad. The sketch pads and make-up palette allows them to create the best looks for any face shape. The make-up style guide illustrates make-up looks throughout history to use in their own looks. "The kit includes a 21 color make-up artist palette, plus the make-up brushes and applicators so you can really get into the techniques of how to apply make up. The full color make-up guide shows all the make up trends throughout history, so girls can learn and be inspired from trends of the past and combine them for future trends," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25881 (added 10/29/2009) . Project Runway Graphic T-Shirt Design Studio Set From: FASHION ANGELS Other products from FASHION ANGELS
 Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 78612 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Girls
Girls can customize and redesign T-shirts, tanks and hoodies to create their very own funky, personalized look with the Project Runway Graphic T-Shirt Design Studio Set. They can use the style guide for tips and ideas on how to redesign their clothes to make them unique works of art. The stencils, ribbons, fabric markers and Cooler Jeweler stud setting tool will get girls on your way to making the freshest shirts around for them and their friends. Launch date: 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25880 (added 10/29/2009) . Project Runway Dress Making and Draping Set From: FASHION ANGELS Other products from FASHION ANGELS
 Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 78624 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Girls
Girls can learn how to design and construct fashions with the Project Runway Dress Making and Draping Set. The deluxe design guide will teach basic sewing techniques plus more advanced draping methods to help girls discover the world of sewing and garment design in 3-D. The kit includes a 12” dress form, pattern, material, ribbon, needles, thread, and much more to help create gorgeous dresses suitable for any runway. "With the dress form, and all of the items needed to create a few different dress styles, it is one of the next steps in all of our Fashion Design Sketch Books. Taking design into the third dimension, so girls can learn how to create their designs on a "real" person and learning all about sewing and garment construction," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25877 (added 10/29/2009) . Project Runway Fashion Design Projector Set From: FASHION ANGELS Other products from FASHION ANGELS
 Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 78625 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Girls
The Project Runway Fashion Design Projector Kit is created to make it easy to design fabulous runway-worthy outfits. Girls project and trace clothing and accessory shapes onto the model sketch sheets, then add their own color and details to complete a look. The kit includes 125+ fashion image slides and unlimited ideas and tips in the design guide. Users can store pencils, image wheels and drawings in the compartment within the projector to take the kit on the go. "Girls love this kit because with the slide images of the clothing, they can start their designs with a professional looking base or outline drawing, and customize it with their own twists. The design guide provides great tips on shading techniques to really make the drawings look polished," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25876 (added 10/29/2009) .  The Pocket Laser Light Show has been designed for home use or take it outdoors — it's wireless. It's so portable it fits into the palm of your hand. Simply turn it on and watch as a spectacular array of laser light designs perform on your walls or ceilings. The most portable laser light show ever, the Pocket Laser Light Show is so small it can fit in your pocket. But don't let its size fool you; the Pocket Laser Light Show™ creates giant-sized light shows. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25794 (added 10/28/2009) . This magical light show can be held in the hand. It includes 36 built-in light show patterns from super bright LEDs. It's so portable kids can take it anywhere: parties, concerts, amusement parks ... anywhere they want to dazzle their friends! Even the batteries are included so they can enjoy their Light Show Stick immediately. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25787 (added 10/28/2009) .
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