TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Tween

Sequin Peace Bags by FASHION ANGELS

Choose from a shoulder bag or a hobo style bag, each in three different fun, fashion friendly colors (fuschia, black, and turquoise). These bags can also be personalized with our Build a Better Bracelet alphabet letter and icon slides. "The peace sign is a huge trend right now, and it should be around for a while. These purses are a good price point, and it's a great bonus they can be personalized with our Build a Better Bracelet line, but can also be used alone. Plus, kids and adults love these purses," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CrazErasers: Series 1 by FASHION ANGELS

These mini puzzle erasers can be taken apart and put back together. A new series of the fun and functional erasers will be available about every three months. Retail prices run $0.40 for a single Crazeraser, and $1.20 for a set of four Crazerasers. "The company started shipping Series 1 of Crazerasers in mid-August, and has plans for Series 2 to be on store shelves in November, adding to the collectibility aspect of the line. As a sneak peek, Series 2 of erasers will take on that fun, funky and fashion-minded theme that Fashion Angels is known for, with purse, shoe, and make up themed erasers. Don’t worry, there will be a few erasers that boys will want as well, such as monsters and a humorous toilet plunger erasers," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $1.20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Project Runway Make-Up Artist Studio Set by FASHION ANGELS

Ever wonder about the techniques make-up artists use to create the extreme looks you see on the runway? Girls can learn to do fun high-fashion make-up with this deluxe studio set. They plan and record the high-fashion looks by using the pre-printed sketch pad. The sketch pads and make-up palette allows them to create the best looks for any face shape. The make-up style guide illustrates make-up looks throughout history to use in their own looks. "The kit includes a 21 color make-up artist palette, plus the make-up brushes and applicators so you can really get into the techniques of how to apply make up. The full color make-up guide shows all the make up trends throughout history, so girls can learn and be inspired from trends of the past and combine them for future trends," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 10/29/2009 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Project Runway Graphic T-Shirt Design Studio Set by FASHION ANGELS

Girls can customize and redesign T-shirts, tanks and hoodies to create their very own funky, personalized look with the Project Runway Graphic T-Shirt Design Studio Set. They can use the style guide for tips and ideas on how to redesign their clothes to make them unique works of art. The stencils, ribbons, fabric markers and Cooler Jeweler stud setting tool will get girls on your way to making the freshest shirts around for them and their friends. Launch date: 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Project Runway Dress Making and Draping Set by FASHION ANGELS

Girls can learn how to design and construct fashions with the Project Runway Dress Making and Draping Set. The deluxe design guide will teach basic sewing techniques plus more advanced draping methods to help girls discover the world of sewing and garment design in 3-D. The kit includes a 12” dress form, pattern, material, ribbon, needles, thread, and much more to help create gorgeous dresses suitable for any runway. "With the dress form, and all of the items needed to create a few different dress styles, it is one of the next steps in all of our Fashion Design Sketch Books. Taking design into the third dimension, so girls can learn how to create their designs on a "real" person and learning all about sewing and garment construction," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 10/29/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Project Runway Fashion Design Projector Set by FASHION ANGELS

The Project Runway Fashion Design Projector Kit is created to make it easy to design fabulous runway-worthy outfits. Girls project and trace clothing and accessory shapes onto the model sketch sheets, then add their own color and details to complete a look. The kit includes 125+ fashion image slides and unlimited ideas and tips in the design guide. Users can store pencils, image wheels and drawings in the compartment within the projector to take the kit on the go. "Girls love this kit because with the slide images of the clothing, they can start their designs with a professional looking base or outline drawing, and customize it with their own twists. The design guide provides great tips on shading techniques to really make the drawings look polished," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 10/29/2009 (Price: $31.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince by WARNER HOME VIDEO

This three-disc, Blu-ray/DVD combo features stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson in this long-awaited Harry Potter film, rated PG.  Launch date: December 2009. 10/28/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EyeClops® Mini Projector by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

Kids can take their preferred TV shows, movies and video games anywhere, indoors or out, with this hand-sized projector that displays up to a 60" screen. It requires four D batteries (not included) and can be powered with the AC adaptor or a portable battery pack, both included. — As of 1.06.2011 this product had 3.5 our of 5 stars from 149 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 1 on the top 100 bestselling toys and games. Pros: Portable; can be connected to external audio. Cons: Low quality on board speakers; Image becomes fuzzy if projector is too far from surface.

As of 1.06.2011 this product had 3.5 our of 5 stars from 149 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 1 on the top 100 bestselling toys and games. Pros: Portable; can be connected to external audio. Cons: Low quality on board speakers; Image becomes fuzzy if projector is too far from surface.

 10/28/2009 (Price: $99.99)

iPod Touch - 64 GB by APPLE INC.

With the iPod Touch, users can listen to music, watch videos, play games, surf the Web and more. This slim pocket computer has a 3.5" screen and uses electrical fields to sense and respond to touch on the surface of the screen. 10/28/2009 (Price: $399.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pocket Laser Light Show™ by CAN YOU IMAGINE

The Pocket Laser Light Show has been designed for home use or take it outdoors — it's wireless. It's so portable it fits into the palm of your hand. Simply turn it on and watch as a spectacular array of laser light designs perform on your walls or ceilings. The most portable laser light show ever, the Pocket Laser Light Show is so small it can fit in your pocket. But don't let its size fool you; the Pocket Laser Light Show™ creates giant-sized light shows. 10/28/2009 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Light Show Stick™ by CAN YOU IMAGINE

This magical light show can be held in the hand. It includes 36 built-in light show patterns from super bright LEDs.  It's so portable kids can take it anywhere: parties, concerts, amusement parks ... anywhere they want to dazzle their friends! Even the batteries are included so they can enjoy their Light Show Stick immediately. ( Watch Video) 10/28/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Airzooka by CAN YOU IMAGINE

 Airzooka is a hand-held device that  blows a harmless "ball of air" towards any object or person. Laugh with amusement as, seemingly from nowhere, you are able to mess up someone's hair, ruffle their shirt or just plain blow them away! It's available in four blacklight-responsive colors: Blue, Green, Orange and Magenta.
― Out of 39 retailers who participated in an October 2009 survey of specialty retailers, two said the AirZooka is their best-selling item for tween boys. ( Watch Video) 10/28/2009 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

String Thing With Built-In Black Light by CAN YOU IMAGINE

The Amazing String Thing transforms an ordinary piece of string into a magical moving rainbow nearly 3' in the air. Point it up, down, even sideways and watch as the string playfully dances in mid-air. Gently touching the string generates wave patterns and interactive shapes that seem to defy gravity. Kids can operate The Amazing String Thing while inside the custom base (directly on any table top), or they can simply take the lightweight hand-held wand wherever they go and conduct their very own string show. It requires 4 "AA" batteries, not included. ( Watch Video) 10/28/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Non-Stop Top by CAN YOU IMAGINE

With a gentle spin, watch in amazement as the Non-Stop Top™ picks up speed and keeps its balance — defying physics, gravity and logic. Add to this a light show that seems to change with every spin and watch as it fills the room with wonder. It spins on any hard surface and comes with replacement batteries.
( Watch Video) 10/28/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flick Tac Toe by CAN YOU IMAGINE

The rules are simple but, unlike regular Tic Tac Toe, you never know who will win until the last chip is played. Each player takes a turn “flicking” his or her chip up the ramp and on to the “Chip Magic” playing area where the chips are held perfectly in place. You can even take over your opponent’s square by landing on top of their chip and changing that square to yours. There are even built-in side walls for bank shots. Two different skill levels - Beginner & Professional - means kids and families will never out-grow this game. Even though the playing field is over 2-1/2' long, it all folds up into a handy case for easy portability. ( Watch Video) 10/28/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Laser Airzooka by CAN YOU IMAGINE

You have seen it in movies and on TV hundreds of times. Just before the marksman takes the shot, the red laser dot appears on the target. Now kids are able to do the same! Turn on the Laser AirZooka™, place the laser dot on the target and shoot a harmless ball of air. Laugh with amusement as, seemingly from nowhere, you are able to mess up a person's hair, ruffle their shirt, dress or office papers or simply try your luck at indoor target practice from a distance of over 50 feet away! ( Watch Video) 10/28/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magical Animated Butterfly by CAN YOU IMAGINE

Watch in amazement as The Magical Animated Butterfly comes to life with the flick of a switch. Not only will you be amazed by the butterfly’s animated wings but you will be mesmerized by the optical effect that the built-in black lights create when the lights in your room are off. Use it where you want a center of attention. Use it in your living room, den or bedroom. Add to this a sleep timer that automatically shuts your butterfly off after 15, 30 or 60 minutes or you can choose continuous operation. The choice is yours.
Wings available in 4 black light responsive colors: Blue, Orange, Green and Pink ( Watch Video) 10/28/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Misty Pawparazzi Set by NOODLE HEAD INC.

The box set includes Pet and Purse with Leash, Collar, Blanket, Celebrity Magazine, Matching Mini Note Pad, and a Pop-out Trading Card on the back of the box. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 10/21/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Mini Quilti Horse by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

Fashionably fit in designer fabrics treated with quilt stitching, this little 5" horse makes a colorful playmate or nice room decoration. It has beans in its body and legs, allowing it to easily stand up. The product is machine washable. ( Watch Video) 10/20/2009 (Price: $6.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Handheld Rotation Boards (L) by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

This equipment targets the cerebral cortex and can be used with one or two players. Movements can be achieved by simple motions exerted from the waist and arms. The large board with a 26" diameter comes with two base mounts of varied curvatures to provide different levels of challenge and fun. Maximum loading is 132 lbs. "These fun and entertaining boards allow children to move easily in multiple directions," Lynn Toves, in sales and marketing for Wee Blossom, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009. 10/15/2009 (Price: $151.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alphabet Bead Box Bead Kit by BEAD BAZAAR/KID JOURNEYS

This colorful kit includes string, charms and wooden beads, and is packed with alphabet letter beads as well as decorative swirl beads in different colors.
— Magic Beans in Brookline, Mass., sells 50 craft kits per month by Bead Bazaar, CEO Isaac Judd told TDmonthly in fall 2009.
— Powell Phillips, owner of Phillip's Toy Mart in Nashville, Tenn., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that Bead Bazaar items are their best selling jewelry and accessory products. 10/12/2009 (Price: $10.89)

Kentucky by CLAY-MATES USA

This tiny little animal figurine is a racehorse handmade of porcelain clay. Launch date: October 19, 2009.
— “We sell about 400 [Clay-mates] in a month,” Marianne Kearns, owner of Second Star to the Right in Bridgehampton, N.Y., told TDmonthly in fall 2009. 10/12/2009 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Forever Friends – My Friendship Scrapbook by ALEX BRANDS

Ready to be personalized, this friendship scrapbook is stocked with quizzes, slumber party ideas and a foam wheel and floss to make friendship bracelets.
— Two of 39 retailers named friendship bracelets as a best seller for tween girls during a fall 2009 TDmonthly survey.
― Of 39 retailers surveyed in October 2009 about their top-selling jewelry and accessory items, one listed Forever Friends by Alex as their best seller. 10/12/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hello Kitty Clear iPod Nano Case by SANRIO

This plastic case features Hello Kitty on a background with strawberries and polka dots. It’s designed to fit fourth-generation Apple iPods, 8GB or 16 GB. The case measures 6.5” x 0.5” x 3.25”.
— Three of 39 specialty storeowners mentioned Hello Kitty items when asked about best-selling products for tween girls in fall 2009. 10/12/2009 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Horse Lock & Key Diary by PEACEABLE KINGDOM

Featuring a cover image of a strong horse running in a field of flowers, this diary contains 240 colored pages with lines for writing. It includes a lock with two keys and measures 6 3/8” x 6 ¼” x 1.
— In fall 2009, three of 39 retailers named journals and diaries as best sellers for tween girls.
— Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo & Co. in Denver, told TDmonthly her store sells 8 to 10 journals from Peaceable Kingdom Press each month. ( Watch Video) 10/12/2009 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]