TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Developmental Toys

Buster The Busy Bus by BLUE BOX TOYS INC.

The wheeled toy is uniquely designed to allow children to role-play as the bus driver or enjoy the other fun activities included in the design. Buster comes with educational features such as a shape sorter and additional fun features such as Tic-Tac-Toe and a clicking clock dial. The toy promotes imaginative play, eye-hand coordination skills and tactile skills. Launch date: August 2006. 4/17/2008 (Price: $44.99)

Play Time Activity Center by INFANTINO LLC

The center is great for tummy time and seated play. It includes four activity-packed sides with a large peek-a-boo mirror, put-and-take bird’s nest, colorful fish rattle on fish bowl and peek-and-see leaves. This product is intended for children over the age of three months. Launch date: July 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Loopapalooza by INFANTINO LLC

A toys consists of multiple rings, all linked together. The links feature different colors and textures to stimulate a baby’s developing senses. Among the links are three plush characters. Launch date: July 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activity Stacker by INFANTINO LLC

The stacker comes with a whistling base, busy bead, fish rattle, peek-a-boo mirror, textured water teether and crinkle flower ring. The toy’s various textures, colors and sounds will help stimulate a baby’s senses, while the stacking aspect will help him or her build hand-eye coordination. This product is intended for children over the age of six months. “We are excited to be able to create these items for parents and baby alike,” Infantino LLC Marketing Assistant Jill Tuschhoff told TDmonthly.  Launch date: July 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lil' Lion's Happy Hangout by INFANTINO LLC

The colorful, textured gym includes four great link toys and a peek-a-boo mirror that plays a two-minute tune and fun jungle sounds.  The mat measures 30”x 24”. “Here at Infantino, we strive to develop products that have a lot of educational, stimulating, and unique qualities all at an affordable price,” Infantino LLC Marketing Assistant Jill Tuschhoff told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zolo Fuzzi Hugbug by KUSHIES

The toy features a chiming body, a squeaking head, rattling feet, stretchable arms and magnetic hands. A Zolo signature clip included for easy attachment. Launch date: 2005. 4/11/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zolo Mobilo by KUSHIES

The soft-textured crib mobile features unique patterns, vibrant colors, a mirrored canopy and five adorable plush characters. The plush characters can be removed from the mobile for independent play. Launch date: 2007. 4/11/2008 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zolo Beanstax by KUSHIES

Babies can explore by stacking, building, tumbling and tossing the toy. The toy will encourage self-confidence and imaginative play. Launch date: 2005. 4/11/2008 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Original Baby Walker by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Traditional push along, study wood construction,hardwood and steel with rubber coated wheels. Ideal support for toddlers 1st steps. Blocks not included. Adult assembly required. 4/7/2008 (Price: $56.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Move & Go Music Mirror by BABY EINSTEIN

The caterpillar character introduces babies to five colors in three languages. Parents can activate three modes of play and control the volume with a remote control from anywhere in the car or room. The toy even features a mirror that allows parents to keep an eye on babies tucked in rear-facing car seats. The toy’s lights, music and colors will entertain and engage babies through entire car rides. 3/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The SENSEsational Alphabet Cards by SENSESATIONAL ALPHABET

Multi-Sensory learning perfect for typical and special needs. This fun and engaging card set lets your child feel the different textures of the Horse and Lizard, smell the distinctive aromas of Apples and Roses, and much, much more! Learn the entire alphabet and many beginning words in Sign Language and Braille. 3/27/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lacing Farm Puzzle by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Familiar farm yard animals and shapes that encourage the developemnt of manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination. 3/12/2008 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sorting Wheel by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

A wooden sorting toy designed to develop early skills. With 6 colorful shapes to match and post, the sorting wheel will rattle when rolled along. 3/12/2008 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bark & Stack by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

Great for eye hand coordination, size & color recongnition. Traditional wooden stacking with a soft plush animal head that makes a barking sound when squeezed. 3/12/2008 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Tree by INFANTINO LLC

The rattle and photo album in one features five photo slots, a chaser bead rattle and lots of unique textures for baby to explore. Launch date: February 2008. 2/14/2008 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dr. Squeaks the Mouse by INFANTINO LLC

Dr. Squeaks and his pup patient entertain with fun sounds, textured teether and a peek-a-boo mirror. Launch date: February 2008. 2/12/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monkey's Jungle Retreat Activity Gym by INFANTINO LLC

The 36” x 28-1/2” textured mat gym features great activity toys and is designed to grow with one’s baby. The gym also includes a large peek-a-boo mirror tiki hut that plays two 15-minute tunes and is accompanied by lights that coordinate with the beat. It is perfect for gym time, tummy time and seated play. Launch date: February 2008. 2/12/2008 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Early Learning Colors & Shapes Monkey by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Never has Early Learning been so much fun! These new, portable, hand held talking Learning Pals are cute and colorful and as much fun as they look. Kids can learn ABC, 123, Colors & Shapes, Animal Sounds and their favorite nursery rhyme melodies. Each Learning Pal teaches something different. Each version requires two “AA” batteries and has an auto shut off for battery conservation. With light up buttons and fun, friendly voices and activities, Learning Pals will soon become your child’s favorite toy. Recommended for ages eighteen months and up. 2/5/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alphabet Man Early Reading Program by GET READY KIDS

Alphabet Man is a versatile teaching tool designed to augment a teacher’s current reading program, not replace it. His colorful and familiar character grabs young children’s attention and makes it easy for him to get across his message. He holds the “Super Power” of reading and wants to help children gain this power too. He does it by introducing the letters and the sounds they make in a memorable and fun fashion. (See our website for more details of this program). 1/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Goosie Cards® – What to Wear by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound with full-color, professional photos and corresponding words. It introduces children to their own sense of style as they learn about clothes. These high-quality, laminated cards are made in the U.S., easy to wipe and big enough for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® – Favorite Foods by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo and teaches children about the importance of nutrition and eating right with different foods. The USA-made, high-quality cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® – Mix & Match by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Kids can mix them up and build memory skills as they try to recall colorful matching pairs. Made in the USA and known for their high quality, these cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® – Trucks & Tractors by GOOSIE CARDS

This 20-card set is designed to help children learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Kids will drive their parents up the wall to check out these monster trucks and tractors. Enjoy the ride from construction sites to farms in the comfort of your own home. The USA-made, high-quality cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. “Our photos represent the real thing, which creates a stronger visual object recognition for children,” Founder and CEO Jen Marchetti of Goosie LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $28.00)

Goosie Cards® - Head to Toe by GOOSIE CARDS

This 10-card set is designed to help children ages 6 months and up learn through sight and sound. Each card includes a full-color, professional photo. Children will delight in discovering their hands, feet and tiny toes. Made in the USA and known for their high quality, the cards are laminated, easy to wipe and big for little hands to hold. Goosie Cards “are all created with beautiful, real-life photos, not illustrations or icons,” Founder and CEO Jen Marchetti of Goosie LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 12, 2007. 1/30/2008 (Price: $16.00)

My Best Blocks – Advanced Builder Set by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

The smooth-sanded, hard maple wooden blocks are available in typical shapes, including squares, rectangles, cylinders, arches, triangles and half circles. The base block is 1" x 2" x 4", and all other pieces are designed as multiples of the base so differing elements can be stacked to equal one another. Three sets are available: Junior, Advanced and Master. The set comes in a sturdy box with instructional information on creative and open-ended play. This product is intended for children over the age of 18 months. Launch date: January 1, 1985. 1/29/2008 (Price: $94.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]