TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Battery Operated

TMNT R/C Skateboarder (Raphael) by NKOK INC.

Raphael is the most assured martial artist of the group and this R/C vehicle follows in the same tradition. It is a full function R/C vehicle that is able to stop, turn and spin on a dime. It also features removable weapons and cool spinning action. "It is part of the only line of R/C vehicles featuring the ever-popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," Andrew Eugenio, intern at Productivity PR Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WowWee FlyTech Hoverpod by WOWWEE GROUP LTD.

Featuring a two-channel remote control and a tail rudder for directional movement, the FlyTech Hoverpod racer can jet across most smooth surfaces and be controlled to maneuver around obstacles. Made from durable, lightweight materials, the racer is designed to be crash resistant. A simple 10-minute charge will last for up to five minutes of play. It requires 4 AA batteries (not included). Launch date: June 2009. 10/5/2009 (Price: $19.00)

WowWee Roborover by WOWWEE GROUP LTD.

The WowWee Roborover™ robot is a talking, tread-based, roving explorer with an inquisitive personality that grows to become more confident as users navigate and play with him. The Roborover robot is operated via remote control and features poseable arms, head and waist. This shy little explorer features spoken content, various driving-based games, infrared sensors for obstacle avoidance, and tilt sensors allowing him to perceive when he has fallen over. It takes four C batteries, and the remote takes three AA batteries (not included). Launch date: August 2009. 10/5/2009 (Price: $69.00)

Two-Channel Mini RC Indoor Helicopter by D.HotLine

This ready-to-fly mini helicopter measures 10.5 cm x 3.5 cm x 8 cm and can travel up, down, left or right. It requires 15 to 25 minutes of charge time for 6 to 8 minutes of flying time. It comes with a 3.7 Li-polymer battery and requires a transmitter battery (6*AA 1.5V - not included). Launch date: August 10, 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gentle Giraffe On The Go by CLOUD B

Gentle Giraffe On The Go helps recreate sleep time routines by bringing familiar soothing sounds while away from home. Gentle Giraffe’s unique Serengeti sounds aim to take a child on a magical journey while effortlessly transforming unknown surroundings to a more familiar environment. It features four peaceful sounds, push-button sound selection with volume control, and two sleep-timer options, plus more, and may be used for all ages. Gentle Giraffe On The Go is part of the Cloud B Endangered Species Series, which helps bring awareness to animal friends who need our attention. A portion of every purchase goes to Conservation International. This product received a 2009 NAPPA Honors award, a 2009 iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Product in the Toy Category, a 2009 Creative Child Top Choice of the Year Award in the Travel-Soothing Sleep Aids for Kids Category, a 2009 Seal of Approval from the National Parenting Center, and a 2009 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Product Award. Launch date: June 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $24)

Strawberry Shortcake Learn & Talk Bilingual Laptop by HANZAWA

This bilingual laptop has 48 fun learning activities in English and Spanish. There's a switch for easy selection between the two languages. The QWERTY keyboard encourages correct typing. The product aims to help kids learn vocabulary grammar, math, trivia, logic, music and drawing. Launch date: October 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $39.99)

Barney Learn-A-Lot Laptop by HANZAWA

This laptop has 60 educational activities in English and Spanish, and a working microphone allows kids to sing along to their favorite songs. Interactive funny games are designed by using the microphone or directional joystick. It's created to help kids learn upper and lower case letters, math, logic, music and singing. Launch date: October 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $34.99)

Bilingual Super Notebook II by HANZAWA

This product is bilingual (English/Spanish) with a total of 140 activities. All activities are designed with a Web-browser format and user-friendly screen-scrolling function to enhance young users' computer skills. It has built-in, one-touch keys for direct access to main modes with real laptop simulated applications included. It's created to help kids learn grammar, math, drawing, logic, music, translation and personal organization. "[A] unique circular touch panel allows for quick file search," Jackie Tam, senior sales manager for Hanzawa, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $39.99)

Smart Kids Learning Center by HANZAWA

This Learning Center can connect to TV or unplug for portable fun. It includes a start-up learning book, a game cartridge, and a double-side learning card. It features a large drawing area and creations can be saved or printed out, as it supports SD cards. It's designed to help kids learn vocabulary, letter and number formation, math, translation, music, drawing and trivia. "The built-in, non-touch technology allows detection of your location and movement even you are not touching the drawing area with the stylus," Jackie Tam, senior sales manager for Hanzawa, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $49.99)

Lil Red Tractor by PEG PEREGO

Lil Red Tractor is a high-quality, rechargeable, battery powered mini-tractor for boys or girls. It can be driven up to 2 mph indoors or out, on semi-hard surfaces. It has a large, adjustable seat for growing legs, and on-off foot pedal, and a one-year limited warranty with a free second year extended warranty and toll-free customer service. It is made in Canada. "Lil Red Tractor is a very high quality product, powered by a rechargeable battery (included). Kids love the bright shiny red finish and it's the perfect size for use indoors or out. [It is] not distributed in big-box stores," Ken Maxwell, VP of marketing for Peg Perego, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $169) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Earlystar Animal Snacker by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

These electronic feeding bowls make fun animal sounds as baby eats. Each bowl is activated by the "magic spoon" and makes one of four sounds each time the spoon leaves the bowl. The insert bowl is removable, can be placed in the microwave, and is dishwasher top-rack safe. A large suction cup holds the base firmly in place, making the bowl useful for self-feeding. Animal Snackers come in two varieties, Dog and Cow. "[It] allows children to be in control of activating the lights and sounds of the animal snackers while they eat," Nicole Tiedemann, PR account executive for International Playthings, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 6/11/2009 (Price: $24.99)

Earlystar Monkey Tunes Window Shade by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Parents can keep babies entertained and protected from the sun as they ride in the car with the Monkey Tunes Window Shade. A funny monkey spins around as the music plays and lights blink. Even when driving, Mom or Dad can control the monkey’s actions with a remote control that attaches to the car's visor. The shade attaches with strong suction cups and plays a variety of different songs. It is suitable for ages 3 months and up. "[The] detachable mobile allows parents to control the level of stimulation. When in the car, mom or dad can use the visor remote to control lights and sounds if baby begins to be fussy," Nicole Tiedemann, PR account executive for International Playthings, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 5/28/2009 (Price: $39.99)

Cleanoz® MB002 Nasal Aspirator Kit™ for Babies by UBIMED

This battery operated nasal aspirator uses Disposable Reservoir Nozzle Pieces. Thanks to the disposables, no clean-up is necessary after use; just toss away the disposable (one per day). The disposable reservoir protects the inside pump from germs to guard against germ spreading, making Cleanoz a sanitary solution. Replacement tips are sold in boxes of 10. This product received a Creative Child Magazine Award 2008 and PTPA Media Award 2008. Launch date: February 14, 2008. 4/28/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Roffle Mates - Rollo the Laughing Dog by REGAL ELITE

This plush, battery operated character is motion activated to laugh and roll around when a hand is moved in front of the light sensor on its forehead. Launch date: March 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/24/2009 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Perfect Petzzz White Bulldog by CD3 INC.

This bulldog, made of 100-percent synthetic fur, simulates breathing as its tummy rises and falls, and comes with the following: a collar with tag, a bed and carrier, a brush, an adoption certificate and one D alkaline battery. ( Watch Video) 1/12/2009 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartLab You Build It RoboXplorer by SMARTLAB TOYS

Kids can build a multi-terrain robotic vehicle, complete with six S-shaped legs designed to conquer tough terrains, such as sand, rocks, and grass. They'll test its limits by towing toy cars, climbing a stack of books, or negotiating a wall. Includes instructions for five guided projects that touch upon the science of motion and energy to explain why RoboXplorer reacts differently to various terrains. ( Watch Video) 12/12/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yookidoo Swap 'N' Go Snail by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Suitable for ages 6 months and up, this snail is outfitted with a shell that spins as it rolls. It comes with a five-piece stacker shell and one with colorful beads that move all around.
— “They're very easy to communicate with [and] their billing is straightforward,” Pat Cooley of Cooleykatz Toys in Livermore, Calif., said of this preferred vendor. Seventeen percent of 52 retailers named International Playthings as a favorite supplier in fall 2008.
— Two of 64 retailers named this product as a best-selling infant and toddler toy in March 2009.
— “It grows with the child and lasts,” pointed out Theresa Oppenheimer, owner of Toy World in Wayzata, Minn. Janet Hoo of Hoomade Toys in Phoenix, Ariz., told TDmonthly in spring 2009 her store sells about 40 of this item each month. 12/10/2008 (Price: $36.99)

Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition by HASBRO INC.

This world-class MONOPOLY game for two to six players take participants to global cities on six continents. Each player has a MONOPOLY credit card, plus a digital device that acts as a bank to track the balance. It requires two AA batteries (not included). 9/24/2008 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Battery Operated Sir Topham Hatt Figure 8 by LEARNING CURVE

This 26-piece introductory set includes a complete figure 8 of track with a riser to support the overpass, a train car and a battery-operated Thomas the Tank Engine character train. Thomas runs on his own at the touch of a button, pulling cars behind him. Children can stop him at the station of Sir Topham Hatt, allowing them to act out their favorite Thomas stories or invent their own. It is fully compatible with all other Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railway sets.
— “Thomas the Train has had major resurgence,” said Christine Osborne, owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C., when asked in October 2008 about top-selling hobby items.
— “We sell Thomas trains; [they] would be our best selling,” answered Terry Young, owner of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va.
—  Amy Barrett, owner of Lasso the Moon Wonderful Toys in Helena, Mont., told TDmonthly in October 2008 that Thomas the Tank Engine is one of her overall best sellers. 9/19/2008 (Price: $59.99)

Fluffy Poodle by TOY WONDERS INC.

This battery-operated Fluffy Poodle is a cute little 7" dog that walks and shakes its tail, stops, and barks and stretches. It requires 2 "AA" batteries (not included). It comes in assorted colors. Box size: 7.25" L x 3.75" W x 6.5" H. Launch date: August 2007. 8/27/2008 (Price: $16) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WowWee™ Alive™ Lion Cub by WOWWEE GROUP LTD.

When its left ear is pressed, this interactive lion cub comes to life, moving its mouth, blinking its eyes and growling like a cub. It even purrs as it falls asleep. The cub comes with an adoption certificate and requires 4 AA batteries (included). 6/19/2008 (Price: $59.99)

Curious George TV Drawing Pad by HANZAWA

This drawing pad plugs into the TV and features bright, colorful backgrounds and a pop-up drawing tool menu. It is designed for small hands and includes an easy-grip stylus pen and color palette with 180 colors. 8/29/2007 (Price: $11.50)

Perfect Petzzz – Orange Tabby by CD3 INC.

This maintenance-free kitten offers unconditional love and even breathes for a lifelike effect. It is made of 100 percent synthetic fur and comes with a collar, a bed, a pet carrier and one D alkaline battery. 8/22/2007 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Perfect Petzzz - Pug by CD3 INC.

This maintenance-free puppy offers unconditional love even breathes for a lifelike effect. It is made of 100 percent synthetic fur and comes with a collar, a bed, a pet carrier and one D alkaline battery. 8/22/2007 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Waddles™ by RUSS BERRIE

This 11” plush penguin comes dressed in a knit scarf and Santa hat, ready to start singin’ and dancin’ in the snow. When touch activated, Waddles grooves to the beat as he whistles “Jingle Bells.” The product is suitable for ages 18 months and up, and comes with three AA batteries. 7/26/2007 (Price: $25.00)