TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Tween

Felt Organizer by BOJEUX INC.

The kit comes with enough materials to create three pouches: three assorted felt colors, six pre-cuts felt flowers, six buttons, one needle, colored thread and color instructions. “In a room, a dresser or a locker, it's the most fashion way to keep orderly your valuable objects,” Bojeux Inc.  Coordinator Isabelle Grenon told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. 5/1/2008 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bead it Bangle by BOJEUX INC.

 The kit comes with enough assorted beads and gemstones to make two bracelets and two rings. Illustrated instructions are included. “It’s really fun to do and the result is amazing,” Bojeux Inc.  Coordinator Isabelle Grenon told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. 5/1/2008 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clickables™ Fairy Jewelry Box by TECHNO SOURCE

Patent-pending Clickables technology magically connects toys with Disney’s virtual worlds, seamlessly bringing online worlds, offline play and real-world friends together. The Pixie Dust eJewelry Collection includes a magical jewelry box, a charm necklace and three exclusive Disney Fairies charms powered by Clickables technology. When a girl touches a charm to the Clickables center of her jewelry box, Pixie Dust sparkles and music plays as the jewelry box comes alive. Each charm unlocks a unique fairy gift at the Pixie Hollow website, including exclusive clothing and décor. Launch date: Fall 2008. 3/26/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bratz™ Play Sportz™ Foldable Aluminum Scooter by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The aluminum scooter features height adjustment capability, fold ability for easy storage and transport, a no-slip safety grip footboard, a customized footboard shape and a Bratz design. 3/20/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bratz™ Hop N' Shout Jump Rope by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The custom mylar braided pink jump rope comes with colorful streamers. Each handle reads “Bratz.” 3/20/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MyLife Console by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.

The full-color, hand held console allows girls to create characters and have a rich, virtual life. Girls can dress their characters, purchase pets for their characters, take their characters on shopping trips and more. Launch date: 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $59.99)

Grizzly Tales: Moribundus by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The spine-chilling stories teach kids valuable lessons in a very creative and memorable way: a finicky young eater gets turned into pasta, teddy bears take revenge on not-so-loving owners, a wasteful girl is recycled by Recyclops and much more. The animated DVD has a running time of over an hour. Launch date: April 22, 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clutch Bag by POOKI & CO.

The clutch measures 4-3/4” x 2-3/4” and is designed for almost any occasion. Each side of the clutch features a different design and image. Launch date: Spring 2008. 3/3/2008 (Price: $9.50)

Charm It! Go Green Gift Set by HIGH INTENCITY CORP.

The set builds environmental awareness with statement charms such as Love Earth, Green is Good, Plant A Tree and Reduce-Reuse-Recycle. Each set comes with five eco-themed interchangeable charms and a charm bracelet. The packaging is made of 100 percent recycled cardboard, features an eco-art design and comes with a 100 organic cotton insert. Launch date: Spring 2008. 2/19/2008

High School Musical Décor in a Box by DELTA ENTERPRISE CORP.

The seven-piece room décor collection includes two fabric bins, a music note door plaque, a primping station and three shelves. Launch date: November 2007. 2/19/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hannah Montana Summertime Fashion Doll by PLAY ALONG INC.

This doll from the Summertime Collection shows Hannah Montana ready to hit the beach with her friends. It comes with two fun stickers and other cool accessories.
— Hannah Montana products are best sellers at Puzzle Zoo stores, Co-owner Jay Demircift told TDmonthly in early 2008. 2/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lego Imperial Dropship by MATTEL INC.

The 81-piece Imperial Dropship comes complete with three stormtroopers and features laser cannons and a detachable platform. It is 4” long.
— “We really do well with Star Wars Legos,” said Jay Demircift, co-owner of five Puzzle Zoo stores, about this best-selling line in early 2008. 2/18/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Webkinz Duck by GANZ

This cute little duck comes with a code that allows its owner to access Webkinz World online.
— Over 26 percent of 45 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in early 2008 named Webkinz as their hottest selling item.
— “Webkinz by Ganz — they still sell out every shipment,” Melodie Ingwersen, owner of Creativity for Kids in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in early 2008.
— “[They] have been really hot for the last couple of years,” she added. 2/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Simplymini Fashion Stickers Variety Set by AK TOY COMPANY INC.

This modern version of Colorforms features detailed fashion stickers for mix-and-match fun. Girls can peel the designs on and off, adding shoes, hair, bags and other accessories to the scenes shown in the included booklets. The collectible series of books and stickers are produced in limited quantities. “Our product is colorful, high quality, multi-cultural, imaginative and educational. [It’s] great for developing fine motor skills, imaginative play, sharing, collecting and learning,” Founder Anne Kim of AK Toy Company told TDmonthly. “Simplymini … is not available in large retail stores and [is] currently sold in over 25 specialty stores in the Northeast and Midwest.” 1/30/2008 (Price: $15.99)

Julie Frame Puzzles by AMERICAN GIRL LLC

The puzzle set includes three full-color puzzles featuring scenes from stories about nine-year-old Julie Albright, who lives in 1970s San Francisco. When assembled, the puzzles can be framed in the included oval frame and displayed. 1/18/2008 (Price: $9.99)

Head-to-Toe Gift Set - Strawberries & Cream by AMERICAN GIRL LLC

The set includes hand and foot cream, shampoo, conditioner, lip shine, body lotion, shower gel, mesh sponge and a Real Beauty: 101 Ways to Feel Great About You book. Products come in coconut, vanilla, strawberries and cream, pink lemonade and fruit flavor scents. Launch date: Spring 2008. 1/18/2008 (Price: $55.00)

Barbie™ Beaded Curtain by MATTEL INC.

The curtain is constructed of an assortment of beads and sequins and will go perfectly over any doorway, window, closet and more. 1/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flying Dolphin Press - The Alphabet from A to Y With Bonus Letter Z! by RANDOM HOUSE INC.

Writer, actor and performer Steve Martin teams up with cartoonist Roz Chast to introduce this laugh-inducing introduction to the alphabet for young children. In twenty-six alliterative couplets, accompanied by hilarious cartoons, Martin and Chast introduce readers to Horace the hare, whose hairdo hides hunchbacks, and Bad Baby Bubbleducks, who hides a framed picture of a beatnik holding balloons. Launch date: October 2007. 1/11/2008 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My All-Time Top 5 by KLUTZ

The set allows tweens to list their favorites, un-favorites, pet peeves, proudest achievements, weirdest phobias, secret crushes, wildest ambitions and much more. The book features 60 pages of ideas, games and activities ranging from thought-provoking to just plain goofy. A custom-designed, 150-page, coil-bound notepad comes with built-in pockets and a coordinating pencil. Launch date: March 2008. 1/2/2008 (Price: $16.95)

BB2 Set - Orange by NOTNEUTRAL

The table and chair set is inspired by the boomerang form. Both pieces are environmentally friendly, industrial grade, hygienic, waterproof and easy to clean. Adult assembly is required. The set is available in pre-finished Baltic Birch plywood and three vivid, candy-coated colors. Launch date: January 2004.
— “These tables and chairs were originally designed for childcare centers and have been tried and tested,” notNeutral Designer Chiaki Kanda told TDmonthly. “Since their initial conception, the design has been simplified to a KD-version and is available in three painted styles.” 12/28/2007 (Price: $460.00)

CAKE Premium Scrapbook and Cards by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

This scrapbooking and cards kits includes a premium-quality scrapbook, cards, patterned papers, punch-out sheets, 3D stickers and much more. It is available at Kmart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $19.99)

CAKE Personalized Stepping Stones by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

This easy-to-use kit includes mosaic tiles, glass gems and hip stickers so that girls can create their own stepping stone for displays indoors or out. It is available at Wal-Mart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $9.88)

CAKE Pearls & Charms by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes everything a girl needs to make stylish charm jewelry, including chic ribbon and stylish plastic pearls. It is available at Wal-Mart and Kmart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $6.99)

CAKE Funky Fashion Purse by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

Girls can decorate this fashionable purse in a distinctive way with the included fabric paints, embroidered fashion patches and gemstones. It is available at Wal-Mart and Kmart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $12.99)

When Life Throws You a Curve: One Girl's Triumph Over Scoliosis by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

In the book, Elizabeth tells what it was like, including her fears, the pain, and the triumphs of her battle with scoliosis. Once fearful about whether she would be able to walk without pain, Elizabeth emerged from her experience to become a nationally-ranked squash player and a varsity tennis player. Launch date: June 2008. 12/5/2007 (Price: $12.95)