Toys! Quiet on the Set!

This time, when TDmonthly Magazine set about preparing to shoot, the toys became a little rowdy. Just click on the following links to see what antics they got up to with their beloved friend, Mr. Hands. It may help you sort out which crazy toys to stock up on in your store.

Videography by Alison Marek. Edited by Mark Zaslove.

View more videos: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]

Tulip Bead Chest by BEAD BAZAAR/KID JOURNEYS

Tulip Bead Chest by BEAD BAZAAR/KID JOURNEYS This all-purpose bead kit covers all the bases, providing girls with the equipment neccessary to make their own beaded jewelry, and a stylish storage chest for their creations afterwards. The chest measures 8.5"x5"x4", but there´s no way to measure the amount of fun girls will have when playing with the Tulip Bead Chest. ( Watch Video) 9/14/2005 (MSRP: $19.99; Age: 3 and Up)

Tin Box Tiddly Winks by CHANNEL CRAFT & DISTRIBUTION INC.

Tin Box Tiddly Winks by CHANNEL CRAFT & DISTRIBUTION INC. Nostalgia is the flavor of the day with this product, which harkens back to that ever-elusive "simpler time." Packaged in a collectable tin box, this version of the classic game for 2-6 players comes with six shooters and 36 winks, as well as a 20 page historical handbook that traces the origins of the game. ( Watch Video) 9/14/2005

Enter the Blaze by OMEGA7 INC.

Enter the Blaze by OMEGA7 INC. Omega Boy and Mighty Boy team up again in another one of Omega7 comics. This one features the return of D. Diabetes ( Watch Video) 9/21/2005 (MSRP: $5)

Serenity Premium Trading Cards by INKWORKS

These cards from the film "Serenity" offer almost as much excitement as the movie. With bonus inserts such as autograph cards and pieceworks (cards containing actual pieces of costumes worn on the set), every pack is an adventure. One box includes 36 packs, six cards per pack. ( Watch Video) 9/16/2005 (MSRP: $2.49)

The Screen Test Game by THE SCREEN TEST GAME INC.

The Screen Test Game by THE SCREEN TEST GAME INC. The game begins when the director shouts "action!" Intended for as many as 16 people, The Screen Test Game designates players as "actors," puts the the game owner in the director´s chair and challenges them to make a movie. The package comes with random Plot Cards, Location Cards, and Prop cards that outline the production. A video camera is not included, and the game can be played without one.
( Watch Video) 9/14/2005 (MSRP: $24.99; Age: 5 and Up)

Tyler Wentworth Collection by TONNER DOLL COMPANY

Tyler Wentworth Collection by TONNER DOLL COMPANY Before he delved into dolls, Robert Tonner was senior designer for Bill Blass's sportswear division. The Tyler Wentworth doll is herself a mini-fashion designer. The clothes that "she" creates are backed by Tonner's strong, classic design sense. For 2006, "There are some wonderful outfit collections and the return of Tyler ready-to-wear boutique," said Tom Courtney, director of marketing for Tonner. The dolls are extremely detailed and wear only the finest garments from the Wentworth collection, but what else would you expect? ( Watch Video) 9/16/2005 (MSRP: $79.99)

Wordigo by RIVEREDGE GAME COMPANY LLC

Wordigo by RIVEREDGE GAME COMPANY LLC This ever-popular board game combines crossword puzzles with letter unscrambling to produce hours of intellectual fun. Wordigo gives 1 to 4 players different boards (depending on the difficulty level) and allots them seven minutes to accumulate as many points as possible. Wordigo was a 2004 Parents´ Choice Gold Award Winner, as well as a GAMES Magazine Best 100 Games of the Year for 2005. ( Watch Video) 9/14/2005 (Age: 8 and Up)

Finger Football by ZELOSPORT

Finger Football by ZELOSPORT Zelosport Finger Football looks to capture the dynamic excitement of football in the form of a uniquely designed board game. The board, or mat, rolls out on the floor or tabletop, and players take turns rolling dice or sliders to determine the results of each "play." The game comes with a miniature foam football for flicking. ( Watch Video) 9/14/2005 (MSRP: $29.95; Age: All Ages)

Harry´s Grand Slam Baseball Game by OUT OF THE BOX PUBLISHING

First introduced in 1962, Harry´s puts two opposing players in charge of baseball teams and uses "Strike out," "Double play" and "Home run" cards to simulate an actual baseball game. ( Watch Video) 9/13/2005 (MSRP: $14.95; Age: 8 and Up)

Pull My Finger Fart Pen by LOFTUS INTERNATIONAL

Pull My Finger Fart Pen by LOFTUS INTERNATIONAL This real working ink pen is a great gag gift. It writes in blue and is in the shape of a finger. When someone pushes the bottom section of the finger, the pen produces various fart sounds. The pen has five different fart sounds and measures 5 1/2". Replaceable batteries are included. ( Watch Video) 9/7/2005 (MSRP: $4.99; Age: 6 and Up)

Bunnies Scramble Squares® by b. dazzle, inc.

These adorable "Bunnies" will captivate boys and girls and men and women of all ages from “4 to 104,” for hours of stimulating family fun. At less than $10.00 retail, Scramble Squares puzzles make inexpensive, but highly entertaining and valued gifts for Halloween, Christmas, Hanukkah, Easter, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, birthdays, get well, graduation and for travel. ( Watch Video) 9/1/2004 (MSRP: $8.95)