TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Designer Toys

Hanno the Gorilla by AREAWARE

Designed by David Weeks and made from sustainably harvested beech wood, Hanno features a sturdy hardwood frame and measures 12" x 6.5" x 3.5". He has elastic-band "muscles" and is named after the Greek voyager who found gorillas 2,500 years ago. 7/20/2009 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spok-spok by SPOK-SPOK

These designer plush toys are made in limited edition batches from a Swedish designer. Spok-spok was a runner-up for Plush Toy of the Year 2007 from Plastic and Plush. Launch date: June 2007. 7/19/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Banpresto Face Bank - Takada Collection by STRAPYA NEXT CO. LTD.

This monkey-faced bank eats and saves coins. The size is approximately 10 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm. Launch date: June 6, 2009. 7/17/2009 (Price: $23) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

H-racer 2.0 (IR control) by HORIZON FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

Horizon's iconic H-racer refuelable fuel cell car has entered the second generation, with infrared remote control and steering capability, as well as faster driving speed due to a new generation of miniature PEM fuel cell. Launch date: October 2008. 6/29/2009 (Price: $119) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Take-along-Friend Alligator by MANHATTAN TOY

This take-a-long friend, with its moving wheels and chomping mouth, is designed to inspire kids to touch, grasp, explore and grow. It has bright colors and zig-zag stripes and is made from renewable rubberwood. Launch date: July 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $22) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roadster Car by PLAYFOREVER TOYS

The Roadster Car is about 12 inches long and is made of durable ABS plastic. The range is designed to be safe for children of all ages, meeting stringent international testing standards including safety tests EN71. "Beautifully designed and well-engineered, these products perfectly straddle the toy and design world," Deepa Dadlani, president of VICI Enterprises (exclusive North American Distributor of Playforever Toys), told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $60) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Parade 7' Floor Puzzle, Simms Taback by BRIARPATCH INC.

This 48-piece, 7" x 7' floor puzzle features the colorful animals of Simms Taback award-winning books. The puzzles can be done individually and then hooked together or placed in a very long line. This Oppenheim Gold Award winner is made in the USA. It's "just made for the specialty market," Product Manager Carol Comes of Briarpatch told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 31, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dino Pull Toy by RICH FROG INDUSTRIES

This classic pull toy is made of velour that rolls around on sturdy wooden wheels. Launch date: July 2006. ( Watch Video) 6/29/2009 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doudou Fuschia Mouse by KALOO

The Plume Collection Doudou Mouse is a handy little 9" blankie that little ones can carry with them everywhere. The ultrasoft cotton and microfiber mix are designed to provide comfort, and the ears and paws offer little fingers easy gripping and softness. The ears and paws can be soaked in water and frozen to offer a little relief from teething pain. The mouse is machine washable and comes in a round Kaloo keepsake box. "The quality is unsurpassed and the packaging distinguishes it from other soft toys," Leif Quraeshi, president of Kaloo North America, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007. ( Watch Video) 6/3/2009 (Price: $20.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moyashimon by TAITO

These odd plush microbial characters at least have mouths and eyes, to help orient them. They're soft, too. Sold separately. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2009 (Price: $9.00)

Billiken Money Bank by BILLIKEN

This happy "god of things as they are" is also known as a Billiken and has been floating around the U.S. for decades. He's even the mascot for the St. Louis University Billikens baseball team. Here, though, he's happy to sit on (or off)  the bench and guard your loose change. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2009

IDOLZ by IDOLZ TOYS LLC

Idolz are wearable, stackable, poseable, colorful action figures with interchangeable parts. Kids can customize Idolz by collecting and swapping accessories. "This product has all the qualities of a stylish collectible, while remaining durable enough to play with or display in many different ways. It's designed to be fun and fashionable for both boys and girls of nearly all ages," Damien Noble, president of Idolz Toys LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009. 5/22/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doraemon by TAITO

Doraemon is a fat-cat robot in Japan, where he's reigned as one of the more popular cartoon characters since his debut in the 1970s. In his pocket he keeps an assortment of gadgets, plus a nuclear bomb to take care of dreaded mice and rats. This 13" cuddly plush is just one of the many different kinds of Doraemons a fan can collect. ( Watch Video) 5/21/2009 (Price: $18.00)

Walking Gloomy Bear by TAITO

Not your average teddy bear, Gloomy Bear is a murderous beast, his latest victim dangling from his bloody claws. Only the strangest children would want hope to see this critter walk across the bedroom at midnight. ( Watch Video) 5/21/2009

Gold Boys AniChan by DEVIL ROBOTS

These designer toys are cutely sinister. ( Watch Video) 5/21/2009

Goringo by ITASHO

Of course Goringo is half apple and half gorilla. What else would you expect? ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CiaoCiao by TOKIDOKI

Ciao Ciao is condemned to live forever on earth, in her modern grave-loft with her boyfriend Adios. But she's cute, so that makes everything okeydokey. From TokiDoki. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sandy by TOKIDOKI

This prickly lass is a lot cuddlier than she looks. She's part of a Japanese-inspired designer line of toys and clothing from Italian company TokiDoki. She's 9" high. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Castella by EIKOH

This plush poundcake takes comfort food to a whole new level. It measures 6.5" long. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 (Price: $11.00)

Relaxed Bear by ITASHO

This Relaxed Bear is so relaxed, he'll take anything lying down. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hello Kitty Fruit by EIKOH

Hello Kitty is so healthy, she's transformed herself into a yummy-looking 4" fruit. She's also helpful -- use the padded slot on her head to hide jewelry, cell phones or mini erasers. She comes in a variety of flavors, including green pear (pictured). ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 (Price: $10.00)

San-X - Mamegoma by ITASHO

Blobby and soft, this 6" sleepy seal will comfort anyone lucky enough to cradle it in hand. Mamegoma Seal plushes have little angel wings on their backs and are available in a variety of colors. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

San-X - Relaxed Bear With Pouch by ITASHO

This relaxed bear is taking it easy on his feet. He can make you relaxed, though, by stashing keys, change and other treasures safely in his zippered back. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

San-X - Ruu and Suu by ITASHO

Ruu and Suu are tiny plush bunnies with just enough design detail to set them apart from the herd. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Piyo Chan by EIKOH

This Japanese chick has adapted a look that's all her own. ( Watch Video) 5/20/2009 (Price: $1.99)