TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Boats

Rubber Band Paddle Boat Toysmith by TOYSMITH

Wind up this 6 inch wooden boat and watch it paddle across the water. Each boat includes three rubber bands. Powered by an ordinary rubber band, this old-fashioned paddle boat zips across bathtub, swimming pool or pond-inspiring pure delight. A simple, time-tested classic, it's crafted of varnished pine with rubber band-driven paddle wheel. Simply wind paddle, place boat in the water, carefully release, and watch it go.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in a February 2013 survey that the Rubber Band Paddle boat was her best selling wooden toy.  2/13/2013 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cobi Titanic by IMEX

This 500 piece model of the Titanic celebrates the 100th anniversary of the doomed ship's voyage. ( Watch Video) 3/26/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tug Boat by KID O PRODUCTS

Find your sea legs with this floating tug boat, with detachable life buoy. Perfect for any skipper’s bath time. Available in Green, Red or Blue. Launch date: January 2012. 12/9/2011 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stay-on-Track Packs by Pearson Education

Many parents are concered that their children will not maintain their academic proficiency during time away from school. But these new Stay-on-Track Packs offer a great way to learn while on vacation or at anytime. The review packs keep student skills strong by providing six books to maintain reading fluency, suggested creative
writing activities, and a math computation workbook that focuses on problem solving.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/11/2010 (Price: $46.67) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Stackers Sea X-Plorer by TIER TOYS

This ship hoists a yellow submachine attached by hook and rope for imaginative journeys through the depths of the ocean. The boat’s nine built-in layers of storage space contain 44 figures, including deep-sea divers, shipwrecked items and various forms of sea life. A bonus DVD is included with the story of Captain Nemo plus interactive sea games. Launch date: April 2010.
Awards: 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Products ( Watch Video) 3/4/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fishin' Buddy by AVIVA SPORTS

This 9.6V, 27 MHz remote-controlled boat can catch fish that weigh up to two pounds. Prop guards help prevent line tangles. Included are the RC boat and controller, telescoping retrieval hook, hook, botter and 2-lb. test line. A rechargable Ni-Mh attery and charger are also included. 7/8/2008 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Force Boat by TOYRRIFIC INC.

This 1:6-scale six-man raft measures 12.5” W x 30” L x 5" H and holds 12” figures. It features a solid floorboard, inflatable keel and speed tubes, five lateral carrying handles on each side and recessable inflation valves. It also comes with two oars, an instruction sheet and a simple repair kit. This force boat is a replica of the Zodiac used by the Navy Seals. Launch date: June 1, 2007. 6/1/2007 (Price: $39.00)

Empress Ship by MEGA BRANDS

The exotic 165-piece Pirates of the Caribbean Empress ship is ready to put together, complete with bright red, adjustable fabric sails and two launching harpoon cannon. The ship boasts incredible detail with opening deck panels and even a turning command wheel on the Captain’s deck. This massive boat playset also comes with three fully poseable and highly detailed figures: Elizabeth Swann, Sao Feng and an Asian pirate. 5/7/2007 (Price: $39.99)