TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Travel

Hold-On Handles by GREATER THAN ONE KIDS LLC

Hold-On Handles is the new, fun and stylish tool to help moms teach young children to stay within arm’s reach in the mall, at the amusement park, or while running errands around town.  Moms share many things, including the stress of their children wandering off. And with all the juggling that mothers have to do, especially if they have multiple children close in age, ensuring that the kids are always safely within arm’s reach and out of danger when out and about is a priority. That’s why we created Hold-On Handles the first stroller accessory and walking rope designed for up to three children ages 18 months and older.  With a quick click of the unique, oversized carabiner, it can transform from stroller accessory to a reinvented walking rope that can be worn comfortably on a parent’s wrist, bag, or through a belt loop. Children befriend the whimsical, colorful handles, freeing up mom or dad’s hands to push the stroller, hold the bags, or open doors. Unlike with restraining and embarrassing harnesses or “leashes,” parents can teach their children to stay “in line” and “hold on” while allowing them their physical liberty.  With Hold-On Handles, moms will feel more confident, and their children can be safer, more active, and happily independent – a far better option, we believe, than a leash or harness. Launch date: September 2010.
Awards: 2011 Top Choice of the Year Award, Creative Child 2011 Four-Star Certified, WTS Toy Review 2011 Cribsie Award Finalist 5/11/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hiccups by PLASMART INC.

8 cups, plenty of Hiccups. This hand-held puzzler has straightforward direction but challenging play. Pass the ball sequentially from cup to cup without a hiccup. Drop the ball and start back at cup #1. Frustratingly fun.
Awards: 2012 Creative Child Awards – Seal of Excellence 4/27/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Army vs. Aliens by WIGGLES 3D

Choose a Side, Roll the Dice, Rule the World. Can flying saucers and death rays beat out tanks, nukes and troopers?  Will the Zombie Horde outlast the pro Wrestlers?   Find out with the AvA challenger series, a fun take on dice elimination games. Eighteen custom dice—9 for each team—deliver full-value fun. The handy guides help players plan their battle moves. Players also love the two dice cups that snap together to double as a carrying case for portability and play-anywhere fun.
Now 4 Editions to Mix and Match for unlimited variety.
Army vs. Aliens               91800
Pirates vs. Ninjas           91801
Robots vs. Dinosaurs     91802
Zombies vs. Wrestlers   91803 4/27/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ivan's Hinge by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

Patterned challenge cards invite curiosity, logic & determination. Created by famed puzzle creator Ivan Moscovich. A tricky and baffling brainteaser to wrap one's mind around. Fold, loop, turn, open and close the perpetual hinge to recreate and match the 56 pattern challenges. Includes 56 Challenges, 1 Hinge. Launch date: April 2012. 4/13/2012 (Price: $12.95)

Travel Bingo by MELISSA & DOUG

BINGO on the go. Choose an appropriate theme among the eight provided, slide a card into each game boards and pay attention to the passing scenery. Includes two game boards and four double-sided game cards. There are no loose pieces and everything stores conveniently in the board. Great for travel.
— Laura Turman, owner of One Two Kangaroo in Shepherdstown, W.Va., told TDmonthly in an April 2012 survey that Travel Bingo is her best selling travel toy.
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, Mike Castor, owner of Pentwater Toybox in Pentwater, Mich., told TDmonthly that they sold 71 travel bingo sets in the past three months.
— In an April 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Travel Bingo from Melissa & Doug is their bestselling travel toy. 4/6/2012 (Price: $19.99)

Boogie Board 8.5 LCD Writing Tablet by IMPROV ELECTRONICS

The original Boogie Board LCD eWriter that started a revolution. Ultra light (4oz.) and thin (1/8"). One just isn’t enough. Get one for on the go, in the office and multiple places around the house. Almost anywhere you’d keep memo pads, sticky notes or scrap paper.
— Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys in Hendersonville, N.C., told TDmonthly in an April 2012 survey that their best selling travel toy is the Boogie Board. They sell 6-7 each month.
— Chris Lowe, owner of Beanhead Toys in Sandy Springs, Ga., told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that they sell 15 of this item each month, making it a bestselling novelty item.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a March 2013 survey that they sell 18 Boogie Boards each month, and up to 48 a month during 4th quarter.

Where to buy:
NORTH WEST

 4/6/2012 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Summer Sticker Book by USBORNE PUBLISHING

A delightful sticker book with over 500 colorful stickers to complete the summery scenes. There's a summer flower garden to decorate with buzzing insects, pirate mice to add to a treasure ship, and stickers for beaches, boats, airports, picnics and other summer scenes. An amusing activity with lots to talk about on journeys and long summer days.
— In an April 2012 survey about best selling travel toys, three out of 11 retailers said that sticker books from Usborne were their best sellers.
— In a September 2014 survey, Kai Rady, owner of Shenanigans Inc in Charlottesville, Va., told TDmonthly that their store sells "hundreds and hundreds" of these sticker books each month, making them one of the store's best-selling novelty items. 4/6/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZipBinŽ Dinosaur Explorer Day Tote Playset by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

This ZipBin® Dinosaur Explorer Day Tote Playset has an has an earthy tone to it with beautiful artwork and prehistoric creatures all over. With softs sides and a handle on top, the tote is convenient to carry anywhere. It is ideal for exploring like an archeologist and for storing favorite collection of dinosaurs. It also holds lunches or school supplies and is great for field trips or camp. When unzipped it becomes a Playmat or placemat that can be wiped clean with a damp cloth. Weighs less than one pound. Includes 2 dinosaurs. ( Watch Video) 3/26/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SQUIGGLE Spin and Seek by RANDOMLINE INC.

SPIN and SEEK On-The-Go hidden-object games are a must have for any road trip. Spin the wheel then find the 3 objects hidden within thousands of squiggly lines. Play with a friend to see who can find the objects first. Launch date: 2012. 3/19/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby K'tan Baby Carrier by BABY KTAN LLC

The Baby K'tan Baby Carrier is a uniquely designed soft cotton carrier. It can be worn in all the same positions as a wrap, without the hassle of wrapping. The Baby K'tan Carrier's ergonomic and stylish design allows the carrier to be worn in multiple positions, all without any complicated wrapping or buckling. It is a cross between a sling and a structured front baby carrier, offering the positions and benefits of both. Launch date: 2007. 3/5/2012 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Special CARES by KIDS FLY SAFE, LLC

The new “Special CARES” has an additional 10 inches of webbing added to the straps so it can accommodate a flyer up to 6 ft. tall. The harness-type device works like the flight attendant and pilot restraints by safely securing and supporting the upper body, instead of relying solely on the lap belt. Special CARES is exactly like the original device, only with longer straps to accommodate taller travelers. The Special CARES aims to make flying a more viable travel option for those with special needs. Sometimes extra gear, braces, or special seats don’t fit onto an airplane seat. When that happens, passengers are forced to check those items until the end of the flight. Flying with a lap belt as the only restraint simply isn’t an option in most cases, so air travel isn’t an option, either. Special CARES provides much needed upper body support throughout the flight. 11/22/2011 (Price: $74.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mommy I'm Here Electronic Child Locators by MOMMY I'M HERE INC

Mommy I'm Here electronic child locators are the fun, easy to use, reliable and stylish way to find a wandering child. Simply press the button to locate a toddler; it's like a wireless leash for kids. Launch date: January 2005. 11/8/2011 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Find It Games Starry Night by FIND IT GAMES

"Starry Night", the newest version of the best selling Find It game, has some real "star power." The first Find It® game to feature a custom star shaped container, adding a whole new dimension to game play. The "Starry Night" game features 40 items nestled among the brightly colored pellets, all packaged inside a three dimensional star shape. As an added bonus, many of the items inside glow in the dark which allows for a whole new way to play. Use the enclosed score pad to check off items as you find them in this "contained adventure". Launch date: September 2011. 9/16/2011 (Price: $23.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Dry Erase Response Paddles by KLEENSLATE CONCEPTS LLC

New Deluxe Dry Erase Response Paddles with marker and eraser in handle for that all-in-one experience. Great for travel, working on homework and for family games.Environmentally friendly and clean up with a soft cloth and a simple solution of soap and water. Paddles Come in 8 colors. Launch date: September 2010.
Awards: 2010 Kidlutions; 2008 Teachers Choice Award - Best in-classroom tools. 9/7/2011 (Price: $6.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dreambaby Bump Belt by DREAM BABY

Accident statistics confirm that an unborn child can be harmed in a collision when the seat belt is positioned incorrectly over the mother’s abdomen. The Bump Belt from Dreambaby helps protect an unborn baby by positioning the lap seat belt below the baby bump to reduce pressure on the uterus. The Bump Belt features a soft, comfortable fabric cover, can be used in any seat in the car, and is effective without affecting the structural integrity of the seat belt. "The Bump Belt consists of a cushion pad that attaches to the car seat on to which the pregnant mother sits, to the front are a pair of velcro fittings - it is these that secure the lap section of the adult 3 point seat belt in a low position across the hips away from the growing infant," Tracey Rosen, a rep for Dreambaby, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2011. 8/23/2011 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

NuComfort Memory Foam Stroller Pad & Seat Liner by TIVOLI COUTURE, INC.

Tivoli Couture's latest innovation is the NuComfort Memory Foam Stroller Pad and Seat Liner: the first smart stroller liner offering orthopedic support. Chiropractor recommended to avoid musculoskeletal stress and support the correct anatomical development. This Thermo sensitive NASA invented technology uses the child’s natural body heat to activate a contouring process that relieves pressure points. Memory Foam molds to the child’s unique body shape to provide personalized comfort & support. It helps absorb stroller shock for a comfier ride and the reversible Cotton to minky design is perfect for child's comfort in any season. Launch date: 2008.
Awards: iParenting Media 8/23/2011 (Price: $79.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Europe Sticker Collection by PUTUMAYO KIDS

Explore the beautiful, historic landmarks, fascinating cultures and musical traditions of Europe with this unique collection of reusable stickers, a fold-out landscape, full-color map and glossary. Launch date: July 2011. 8/12/2011 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Africa Sticker Collection by PUTUMAYO KIDS

Curious kids will have hours of fun with this captivating sticker collection which features a fold-out African landscape, African animal and instrument glossary and colorful, informative map. Launch date: October 2010.
Awards: 2011 Parents’ Choice Award 8/12/2011 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Europe Coloring Book by PUTUMAYO KIDS

Children are invited to explore and color the pastoral countryside, famous landmarks, musical instruments, animals and people of Europe. The coloring book features a monument and musical instrument glossary and a page of European flags to encourage children to learn as they play. Launch date: July 2011. 8/12/2011 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Africa Coloring Book by PUTUMAYO KIDS

Children will have fun illustrating the fascinating people, animals and musical instruments of Africa with this oversized, high-quality coloring book. It includes a map of Africa and full-color glossary to help children learn as they color. Launch date: October 2010.

( Watch Video) 8/12/2011 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LillyBit Uptown Diaper Clutch by LILLYBIT

This bag is a stylish alternative to bulky diaper bags, designed with luxurious details and convenient features that allow modern parents to change baby in a snap.  It holds and conceals essential baby gear including diapers, wipes, ointment, and snacks inside a unique tri-fold bag.  Easily convert the strap.  Wear over the shoulder, as a handbag, wristlet or clutch. Feature snap closure outer pocket to hold wallet and phone. Patented. Launch date: August 2007. 8/12/2011 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Englacha Easy 3-in-1 top-swiveled stroller by ENGLACHA USA, INC.

My Englacha Easy 3-in-1 top-swiveled stroller has one convertible seat which can be converted to a bassinet easily if needed. The seat can be easily swiveled around and fixed at four directions.
Awards: Winner of the 2006 Innovation Award Kind + Jugend in the category of World of Mobile Baby. 8/2/2011 (Price: $600) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Englacha 2-in-1 Junior X Rider by ENGLACHA USA, INC.

2-in-1 Junior X Rider has a seat connected with our Rider, this Rider can be used on most of strollers sold in the market. This new item is an unique Rider with a seat in the market. Launch date: September 2011. 8/2/2011 (Price: $120) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Paradisio by FOXMIND GAMES

Each player has 8 tiles. The first player puts one of their tiles on the table. In turns, they place their tiles edge-to-edge. The graphics must match perfectly (sea must connect to sea and land must connect to land) and players have to respect a 4x4 grid. The last player to be able to place a tile wins the round. They receive one island token. The first player to receive 3 island tokens wins the game. Contents: 16 wooden tiles; 5 island tokens; 1 bag; Game rules. Launch date: July 2011. 6/24/2011 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

10" Keep Me Comfy Gerome Giraffe Neckrest by AURORA WORLD INC.

Aurora World 10" Keep me comfy Gerome Giraffe Neckrest. This neckrest features giraffe design to wrap around neck with cute face. Aurora only uses lock washer or embroidered eyes and nose for safety. 6/14/2011 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]