Three Specialty Sections Boast Artistic Creations

A TigerShark and Inspirational Figurines Grab Top-10 Spots

Among the Arts & Crafts, Urban Bazaar and Hobby Tech sections of the trade show, TDmonthly Magazine’s favorites included a high-velocity propulsion plane, a sinister four-legged warrior and a fabulous collection of purses. Read on to see more:

Make-Your-Own Thank-You Notes by MADE BY HANDS

This colorful kit allows kids to create personalized notes and comes with the new KidsTALK book, “Thank You,” as well as 15 note cards, 12 card stock Pop-Outs! templates, and more than 600 fun Pop-Outs! in a portable Velcro-closing box. ( Watch Video) 2/23/2007 (MSRP: $19.99; Age: 4 and Up)

TigerShark: 2gRC Plane by IWA TOY CO.

TigerShark: 2gRC Plane by IWA TOY CO. This tiger-striped plane features SharkSkin durable foam construction to withstand hard-impact landings, a battery pack that provides up to 15 minutes of flying time, and Shark Jaw Wings that create high-velocity propulsion. It comes with an advanced radio-control remote and is for experienced flyers. 2/28/2007 (Age: 14 and Up)

12" HazMaPo Peligro by UNKL

12" HazMaPo Peligro by UNKL This cute yet sinister warrior is three times the size of the company’s usual HazMaPo, and has bold orange hues and metallic accents. “Po” means “four legs,” a feature that contributes to the creature’s unique qualities. “Pretty much everything about UNKL is different from the rest of the toy market — even the rest of the urban vinyl toy market. Everything that we do at UNKL is rooted in high-quality design. … And, instead of just being a cool figure to sit on your shelf, HazMaPo has a story behind it: The HazMaPos are a united group of mini, Cold War-era assassins,” Leah Preston of UNKL told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 2007. 2/23/2007 (MSRP: $79.99; Age: 13 and Up)

"I Am" Collection by FISHERMEN INC.

"I Am" Collection by FISHERMEN INC. Designed as inspirational reminders, these collectible figurines feature everything from Jesus surfing to Jesus riding a motorcycle, his white coat blowing in the wind. Each figurine wears a removable golden crown of thorns. 2/28/2007 (MSRP: $35.00)

Design-a-Purse™ Purses by Design-a-Purse™

LauraLi Corporation presents Design-a-Purse, a versatile patent pending pouch accented with a treasure of beautiful accessories. Design-a-Purse allows a girl to design her own purse and then assemble it herself. Interchangeable straps, trims and jewels make Design-a-Purse a fun activity and fashion for girls. Packaged as individual components suitable for craft stores, party stores, home parties and as play sets, Design-a-Purse will offer seasonally updated designs, making the product a collectible item every girl will seek out. Pick-a-Pouch, Pick-a-Strap, Pick-a-Trim, Pick-a-Jewel, its your creation, take it home. LauraLi Corporation offers a Point of Sale Display on request as part of any Design-a-Purse wholesale purchase. Suggested retail prices for components range from $1.50 to $10.50. Launch date: April 2007. ( Watch Video) 1/8/2007 (Age: 5 and Up)

Jughead Gimpers Tool Box Beginners Kit by PEPPERELL BRAIDING / HOLGATE TOYS

This craft kit includes 216' of plastic lacing, key rings and beads. The July issue of Archie Comics will feature craft activities through a story line that shows Archie as a camp counselor, and will be included with the kit. 2/28/2007

7 inch BeGoths Collectible Doll Delilah Blackheart by BLEEDING EDGE

Full Name: Delilah Blackheart
Favorite colors: Gold, silver, ruby red, emerald green
Pet: Sea turtle, "Johnny"
Likes: Rated "Rrrr" movies, booty, Dramamine, speak like a pirate day, beef jerky, Adam Ant, jigs, mermaids, Moby Dick, scavenger hunts & 80's dance clubs
Dislikes: Scurvy, walking the plank, mutiny, squalls, scabs and scallywags, swabbing the poop deck & The Village People 2/23/2007

PTX Mini Engine by PHOENIX TOYS

The 1:24 scale of this product makes it unique, according to Angel Casillas of Phoenix Toys & Novelties. It is purely for display purposes and comes with its own stand. 2/28/2007

Probe Droid by ATTAKUS AMERICA

Probe Droid by ATTAKUS AMERICA This limited edition droid is 16.1” tall and 1,500 copies will be made. “The Probe Droid is the first statue from the Attakus resin collection that includes metal parts inside. The details on the many robotic parts of the item are extremely accurate and the metal claws on the Probe add to that accuracy. It is one of the most complicated statues ever made for Star Wars by Attakus,” Stephane Morneau of Attakus America told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007. 2/28/2007 (MSRP: $459.00)