November 2010 Notable Toys — Fashion & Accessories

This Iridescent Star Necklace is part of the iridescent jewelry line from Cool Jewels®. Features an assortment of pink (with matching cord), blue (with matching cord), purple (with matching cord), and white (with black cord) pendants. Other styles launching in Spring 2011.

Each paua shell dinosaur pendant hangs on an adjustable silver ball chain necklace.  Each dozen comes pre-packed in an assortment of pink, purple, red, and blue paua shell dinosaur pendants.

Each rainbow heart mood pendant hangs on adjustable black cord.  Each pendant hangs on a “Mood Jewelry” header tag, which will define the meaning of each color the mood material turns.

This iridescent dolphin necklace is available in pink, blue, purple, and white pendants. Each pendant also has its own matching cord.

This dome pendant necklace features a peace sign and glitters throughout the necklace.

This rhinestone butterfly stretch ring features light blue and dark blue rhinestones.

This portable play mat is eco-friendly, and made in Canada. Play mat is available in three chic two-tone combinations of pink/brown, blue/brown, and natural/brown.
Awards: 2010 Parent Tested Parent Approved Award; 2010 Parent Tested Parent Approved Environmental Award; 2010 Pediatrician Approved - Dr. Natalie Geary

This lot of Red & White Stripes feature "relaxed cuffs" which are slightly looser and longer, making for a better fitting outfit for infants with chunkier thighs.

These bow-shaped gem hairclips come are available in various colors.
— Kate Noreen, manager of MudPuddles Toys & Books in Ann Arbor, Mich., told TDmonthly that Creative Education is one of their best-selling jewelry brands.

This headband features small flowers running across the entire headband, while glittering in the light.

In varying colors, this bangle glitters in the light, with flowers all around.

Available in assorted colors, these rings feature a colorful gem-like flower on top.

These gem-like flowers are connected to an elastic band to serve as ponytail holders.

Clear plastic headband features a colorful gem-like flower adorned on one of its sides.

These snap hair clips feature a colorful gem-like flower.

A winning design from High Intencity's Design-A-Charm contest, the Peace Love and Happiness charm was designed by Emily R. from Pleasantville, NY and rendered in vibrant detail in an enamel charm measuring approximately one inch.10 % of the proceeds from the sale of this charm will go to the World Wildlife Fund on behalf of its designer.
— “Charm It! works really well in this area,” said Blanche Snipes, owner of Tree Top Toys in Redmond, Wash., when asked about her top-selling items for tweens.
— Two of 44 retailers listed Charm It! as a best-selling item for tweens during a September 2010 survey.
— Katie Rook, manager of Be Beep A Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that High Intencity charm bracelets are their best selling tween item.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that they sell between 40 and 50 Charm It! charms each month.

Kooky Beadz™, patent pending, are fun, wacky, spiky, silicone beadz that can slip on and off colorful silicone necklaces with ease, as quickly as you can change your mind.  Mix and match them to suit your mood and personality.  You can create necklaces, bracelets and more.

This Iridescent Butterfly Necklace features white and purple iridescent paper butterflies that hang on adjustable pink and purple cords.

The penguin on this necklace glows in the dark and is available in assorted colors (purple, turqouise, blue, and green). The neon cord reflects black light, displaying rainbow gradients. The satin rainbow cord also comes with an adjustable back and two silver balls to complement the penguin pendant.

Available in an assorted dozen for retail, the Rhinestone Key Necklace features either clear or multi-colored rhinestones. Each pendant hangs on an adjustable silver ball chain.

This Mood Tooth/Claw Necklace features a pendant that hangs from an adjustable wax cord. Each necklace also has two mood beads on it, which change colors when touched or worn. Each pendant hangs on a "Mood Jewelry" retail header tag, which will define the meanings of each color the mood material turns.

Screen with words that have many different sayings. Over 20 different words, these are in tie dye or solid color colors and they glow in the dark.

Charm Candy comes complete in individual bakery boxes that reveal an unexpected treat, real bakable (and reusable) cupcake liners and necklaces with retro-reminiscent bubble heart pendants. For a little icing on the cake, each bakery box features a Surprise Cupcake recipe on the back to inspire custom confections.
— In a September 2010 TDmonthly survey, two of 44 retailers named Charm It! charms a top-selling jewelry and accessory item.

MOGO charmbands let girls link together different magnetic charms for nearly endless possibilities. Each band is made of durable nylon and contains eight silvertone charm holders.
— In September 2010, three of 44 specialty retailers cited MOGO products as a best-selling jewelry and accessory item. The same month, Jenny Bramhall, owner of Dandelion Toys in Fort Collins, Colo., told TDmonthly, “people are really attracted to them - buying them, and then coming back and buying them as gifts.”
— Elmer Carranza. assistant manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that they sell "a good dozen or two" MOGO bracelets each month.
— Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that MOGO Bracelets are one of their best selling tween items.