TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Developmental Toys

Goosie Cards® by GOOSIE CARDS

Each flashcard can be customized with personal photos and text to fit the needs of each specific child, making it a powerful teaching tool for autistic children. The innovative flash cards teach children about the world around them through their personal photos. This item, made in the U.S., is recommended for children ages 3 months and up. “Goosie Cards are the first and only custom flash cards on the market!” Goosie LLC Founder and CEO Jennifer Marchetti told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Product of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine, a 2008 Baby Planners Seal of Approval and a 2008 Family Review Center Editors' Choice Award. Launch date: May 2007. ( Watch Video) 11/21/2007 (Price: $34.00)

Sit 'n' Gym Ball by TMI TOYMARKETING INTERNATIONAL INC.

Made in Italy, the Gymnic Line’s Sit ‘n’ Gym ball is made of super strong latex-free vinyl material and is free of the banned phthalates. It has little feet to prevent them from rolling away when used as a sitting ball. Widely used in European kindergartens and classrooms 11/20/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hop Ball by TMI TOYMARKETING INTERNATIONAL INC.

Made in Italy, the Gymnic Line’s Hop ball is the very best quality in hopping balls. Made of super strong, yet soft latex-free vinyl, for long lasting use and durability. Great exercise product for indoors and smooth safe outdoor surfaces. Promotes children’s body coordination, balance, lymph circulation and provides a fun workout while hopping on the ball.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.
— As of 7/21/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. 11/20/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Zaky ® by ZAKEEZ INC.

The pillow is designed to have the look, feel, weight, warmth and scent of a parent’s hand and forearm, making babies feel safe even when they are away from their parents. Parents can customize the look, feel, weight, warmth and scent of the pillow to best suit their baby. The pillows are available as a right hand or a left hand and are intended for premature and sick children under the age of 3 and for special needs children of all ages. 11/14/2007 (Price: $49.95)

Sassy Earth Brights' Cherry Tree Rattle by SASSY

Inspired by nature and suitable for babies 3 months and up, this hand-crafted rattle features quality hardwoods, water-based finishes, a curvy, easy-to-grasp shape, fuzzy berries, click-clack leaves and a variety of textures and shapes. Launch date: October 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $10.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beginner Pattern Blocks by MELISSA & DOUG

Ideal for a first manipulative, this 35-piece set features two-sided pattern boards that have cut-out spaces for secure shape placement. It measures 11" x 11" x 3". Launch date: January 2004.
— “Melissa and Doug — the puzzles and blocks are the best sellers. We sell something Melissa & Doug everyday,” Annie Polard, a buyer for Gretchen’s in Atlanta, Ga., told TDmonthly.
— For Alison Cox, owner of Animal Quackers in Raleigh, N.C., and Sheena Brittman, manager of Weiner Dog Toys in Marco Island, Fla., customers come into the store asking for Melissa & Doug products “by brand name.”
— Over 19 percent of retailers surveyed told TDmonthly that Melissa & Doug wooden blocks are the best-selling item in their store. 9/28/2007 (Price: $19.99)

Dress Up Pirate by MANHATTAN TOY

Suitable for ages 18 months and up, this 15” soft doll helps kids learn to dress with the following colorful components: a button, a snap, a hook-and-loop closure, a zipper and a shoe tie. He’s accompanied by a parrot. 9/28/2007 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yumi Tumi Plate by BOOGALOO TOYS

The Boogaloo Munch™ products help toddlers have a fun, learning experience at mealtime. These combination meal trays/plates are of dishwasher safe (upper shelf) molded plastic in bright colors and fun designs. They help wean the child from the high chair to the family meal table while encouraging them to understand the correct layout of table wear while building up their confidence and helping teach table manners. 9/28/2007 (Price: $9.95)

80 pc. Foam Building Block Set by VENTURE PRODUCTS LLC

The building blocks are made of soft foam, but look like real wood. The pieces are durable, lightweight, quiet and water-resistant, making them playable anywhere, even in the pool or tub. The blocks promote creative, open-ended and imaginative play. ( Watch Video) 9/27/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pacimals: Ooie the Monkey by LOVE KUB LLC

Ideal for babies 0 to 9 months, Pacimals is a detachable silicone pacifier that connects to an adorable stuffed animal. It allows babies to hold onto and control their own pacifier. And keeping it clean is a snap — just pop the pacifier off the base and toss it in the dishwasher, and throw the stuffed animal in the washing machine. The line includes seven different Pacimals. “The detachability of the pacifier is unique. It makes cleaning easy and makes weaning more fun,” Founder Monica Smith of Love Kub told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 7, 2008. ( Watch Video) 9/25/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Octobuddy Bath Toy by BOOGALOO TOYS

The interactive, educational bath toy encourages gross motor skills through water play while teaching the principles of action and reaction in a fun way. The colorful bandana hat is used as a scoop to pour water into the head of the Octobuddy. This action triggers visually exciting activity housed in clear, bubble-like chambers in Octobuddy’s four legs: spinning wheels, a whimsical character popping up and a fish feeding. The floating Octobuddy features “innovative design from two of the brightest toy designers out of Israel, assisted by the most critical focus group — their own children,” Jonathan Rimington of Boogaloo PR & Advertising told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007. ( Watch Video) 9/17/2007 (Price: $18.95)

WePlay Rotator by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

The roller round board! The rotator is designed to sit on, stand on or lie on! Great spinning game alone or with a friend. 9/10/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WePlay Rocking See Saw Maze by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

Using one of the two supplied balls, work it through the maze and then challenges your senses by using two! Your final challenge is to get one ball in each of the small maze indentations! Challenging but fun! 9/10/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kyle by KIDS WITH POSSIBILITIES

Kyle happens to be deaf, but that doesn't stop him from going camping, playing baseball at the park and teaching his teammates sign language. His friend Wendy uses the Braille alphabet to read and has a spunky seeing-eye dog named Liam. “These plush dolls with their positive message have arrived to inspire action through play and thus to seek out the rising star within each child,” Kids With Possibilities Founder Laurie DesRosier told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007. 9/4/2007 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Large Clay Favor by PLAY CLAY FACTORY

Four large, assorted Play Clay capsules in each storage tube. Made from all organic ingredients. 8/17/2007 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WePlay Rocking SeeSaw by WEE BLOSSOM INC.

The Weplay® Rocking Seesaw is a challenging balance tool and toy. It has a rubber anti-slip design that allows for sensory stimulation while preventing injury. The left to right movement helps to develop coordination and balance. Dimensions:  21"x 9" x 6".  Maximum Weight Limit: 132 lbs.. Launch date: January 2007. 8/16/2007 (Price: $90.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Create-A-Critt'r Tube by PLAY CLAY FACTORY

Five sets of eyes and noses, a set of horns, teeth and sunglasses come in each tube. Made from all organic ingredients. 8/10/2007 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play Clay Tubs by PLAY CLAY FACTORY

Each Tub contains 5 pounds of scented Play Clay. One color per tub. Seven colors to choose from: blue, red, yellow, green, pink, orange, and purple. Made from all organic ingredients. 8/10/2007 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Super Play Kit by PLAY CLAY FACTORY

Winner of the iParenting Media Award for excellence, the Super Play Kit includes five scented Play Clay rolls (Blueberry Blast, Pink Lemonade, Pineapple, Green Apple, Grape Bubblegum), a mini Rolling Pin, and two Clay Cutters in assorted colors. Made from all-organic ingredients. 8/9/2007 (Price: $13.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vinyl Totes: "Smile, Jesus Loves You" by PLAY CLAY FACTORY

The tote is 8" wide, 3" deep, and 7" tall with 3" handles and has a snap closure. 8/9/2007 (Price: $2.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play Clay Cutters by PLAY CLAY FACTORY

5 colorful cutters with rounded child-safe edges come in each reuseable storage tube. Shapes include: elephant, hippo, teddy bear, heart and star. Made from all organic ingredients. 8/9/2007 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play Clay Roller by PLAY CLAY FACTORY

Our very own 9" non-stick roller with rounded colored endcaps, is easy for children of all ages to use. Endcaps come asst. red/blue, pink/purple. 8/9/2007 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Brainpaths by ANIMALATIONS

This plastic plastic device features engraved (or raised) grooves that form a path. Since the fingertip is a superhighway to the brain, fingertip movement along the paths provides tactile brain stimulation. Brainpath uses the fingertip's touch receptors (over 3,000) to stimulate the brain in the same way Braille stimulates the brain. Available in a variety of sizes, shapes and configurations, Brainpath tools will teach kids to focus — a skill they will need when learning to read. This product is a 2007 Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence award winner. Launch date: October 2007. 8/2/2007 (Price: $19.95)

Choiceworks™ System by BEE VISUAL LLC

Designed by doctors and child development professionals to help children gain confidence, control and a sense of accomplishment as they navigate tasks and behaviors, the Choiceworks System features three boards: a schedule board for managing daily routings, a waiting board to support turn-taking, and a feelings board to develop self-control. Each includes a short story to read with a child to introduce the system. The set includes 40 visual magnets, one universal storage easel, three Choiceworks companion books, one dry erase marker, one digital timer, one parent manual and one wall mount hardware. “We are recommended by some of the nation’s top doctors and professionals in the field of child development,” Co-founder Jeff Walker of Bee Visual told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2007. 7/26/2007 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Really Big Oball by RHINO TOYS INC.

Rhino's "Everybody Ball" just got bigger: bigger circles, bigger holes, bigger ball and bigger action. And it's just as smooth, shiny and indestructible as the original Oball. Kids can kick it, stomp it or crush it and the Big Oball bounces right back to a perfectly formed sphere. Amazingly fun and durable, it also comes in a variety of colors.
— "That would probably be the Oball. We sell lots of those," said Char Mcaulay of Toy Town in Casper, Wyo., when asked about great gift sellers in her store.
— Three of 45 retailers agreed that Rhino's Oball is popular with customers, reporting average sales of about 10 to 20 a month.
— "The Really Big Oball is available in two color combinations: blue/green and blue/orange. Its unique patent-pending and compressible design makes it a perfect fit for the smallest of spaces in luggage," Suzanne Silvergate, owner of Rhino Toys, told TDmonthly. 7/23/2007 (Price: $14.95)