TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Eco-Friendly

Green Toys Fire Truck by GREEN TOYS INC.

Designed to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the Green Toys Fire Truck is solidly constructed from 100-percent recycled plastic milk containers and has no metal axles. It includes a sturdy extendable ladder that rotates 360 degrees and two removable side ladders. The truck contains no BPA, PVC or phthalates, and is packaged using only recycled and recyclable materials.  Made in California.
—  Joe Mitchell, owner of YoYo Joe’s Toys & Fun in Wilmington, Del., called the Green Toys Fire Truck a “slam dunk” at ASTRA 2010.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 6/25/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eye Can Art Amate Cut Paper Kit by BLUE ART BOX LLC

With this kit kids can learn about symmetry, then create their own symmetrical cut paper designs. Based on a traditional South American craft, the Amate Cut Paper Kit contains everything needed to make seven cut paper designs, right down to the pencil and glue stick. 6/25/2010 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Miss Brittany's Organic Fun Dough Fun Packs by MISS BRITTANY'S ORGANIC PRESCHOOL FUN DOUGH

Created by a preschool teacher, these play dough gift sets are eco-friendly, organic and American-made by hand. 6/25/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Musical Band by PLANTOYS

This complete drum set for preschoolers comes with two drums, a metal cymbal, a guiro and two drumsticks. The drums are made of hardwood topped with durable latex drumheads. The set stands 13" tall and is designed to help children develop an early sense of rhythm and music.
— In a December 2012 survey, Peg Scholtes, owner of Capitol Kids LTD in Madison, Wisc., told TDmonthly that PlanToys brand instruments were her bestselling musical toys. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $54.99)

Miracle Pounding by PLANTOYS

Miracle Pounding is designed to add excitement to a traditional ball pounding activity. When children hit the ball with the wooden mallet the toy pushes out a different ball, ready to pounded again. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $34.95)

Igrobot I Grow Grass Growing Robot Planter by NOTED CO

Unpack the I Grobot from its little red box, place its body on its legs, fill it with peat and seeds provided, water and watch it come alive. Its grass-head can be cut and will grow again just like a lawn. When the grass is finished growing, the 4" x 2.5" glazed ceramic novelty planter can be replanted or used as a container. 6/15/2010 (Price: $12.49)

Pocketful of Wonder by A GENTLE WIND

The lively songs on Sarah Pirtle's new CD, Pocketful of Wonder, encourage outdoor play and a childhood nourished by imagination, curiosity and nature. With humor and warmth, Sarah beckons children to experience the exploration and enchantment of the seasons, farm life, city neighborhoods and family time.
Awards: 2010 Parents' Choice Gold Award; 2010 Tillywig Toy Award; Magic Penny Award for Lifetime Achievement in Children's Music
— Veronica Schwartz of the School Library Journal called the album “A very strong addition to most collections” perfect for “evening story times, in preparation for nap time, or during those quieter times at home.”
— Tillywig Toy Awards gave the CD its Sterling Fun award, explaining that “Sarah Pirtle's expressive voice and lyrics evoke a sense of wonder, hers and ours, at the beauty and mysteries of the world in which we live,” from “the first snowfall of the season” to “the gorgeous stirrings and awakenings of spring.” 6/14/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DIY Paint Kit by GLOB LLC

GLOB's do-it-yourself Paint Kit includes everything a child needs to be eco-creative. The paints are made from fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices and organic extracts. This kit contains six scented color packets that make paint when mixed with water. The packets include Lemon Verbena, Tangerine, Pomegranate, Plum Purple, Berry Blue and Basil Green. The kit also comes with six compostable jars with lids and two bamboo vegan brushes, all packaged in a rice paper pouch. "GLOB Natural Blends minimize manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact," GLOB LLC Founder Ashley Phelps told TDmonthly. 6/14/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Use Water Wisely by GENERATION Z LLC

These soft cotton T-shirts feature an image of the globe filled half empty with water along with the message "Use Water Wisely." The shirts come in sizes small to large. 6/14/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book by LUCID HAWAII INC.

The Complete Hawaiian Reef Fish Coloring Book includes more than 200 colorable illustrations designed to help teach children how to identify over 80 species of fish. Each illustration is accompanied by a complete description of the fish, with information about anatomical features, coloration, body designs, feeding habits and reproductive strategies. An overview of coral reef ecology is provided to help children understand the relationship between the fishes and the coral reef as well as the importance of conservation. This eco-friendly book is printed on recycled paper. "This book is often referred to as a coloring textbook or even coloring encyclopedia, because it is the most complete source of information about reef fish that you will find in a coloring book," Lucid Publishing Author Monika Mira told TDmonthly.
Awards: Summer 2010 Dr. Toy Best Vacation Children's Products; 2010 Creative Child Magazine Book of the Year Award 6/14/2010 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Robot by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Build your own robot from the pre-cut parts and decorate it how you imagine your pefect robot to be. The robot comes with a back-pack, little leg pockets and moving arms. ( Watch Video) 6/3/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Three Little Pigs by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

This cardboard kit includes everything you need to build three little houses, play with the three piggies and the big bad wolf (included, plus a playmat to set up the houses and figurines, as well as 12 washable, non-toxic markers). 6/3/2010 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Mermaid Cove by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

A wonderful craft kit to build and decorate an "underwater" cove with two little mermaids to play. The kit comes in pre-cut, pre-punched pieces that are easy to put together without glue, scissors or any other tools (some parental help is required). 12 non-toxic, washable markers of excellent quality are included, so that you can start decorating right away. Calafant toys are made from 75% recycled material, and they can easily be recycled again once the child outgrows them. 6/3/2010 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney-Pixar Cars Mater 3D Wall Decor by WALLABLES

This eco-friendly, 3D wall decor features soybean-based foam. It installs on flat surfaces with a Velcro patch. ( Watch Video) 5/27/2010 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Metal-Urges Bracelet and Elements Set by SHAINSWARE

The Metal-Urges Set includes 32 pewter letters and a recycled rubber bracelet designed to fit all sizes. Bracelets are available in 12 earth tones and four glittery Popsicle colors. The set is "customizable, empowering, eco-friendly, (and a) great gift!," Shainsware Owner Ewa Zielinski Martinoff told TDmonthly. 5/25/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco Stars Recycled Crayons by INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS

Eco Stars are 100-percent recycled, star-shaped crayons collected from children across the country by the National Crayon Recycle Program. This set of 10 Eco Stars comes in environmentally friendly packaging made from renewable resources. 5/20/2010 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Portofino Baby Set by GO NATURAL BABY LLC

Inspired by the blue sea of the Riviera, the Portofino set is made from silky, lightweight jersey cotton. The white short sleeve tee has Riviera blue stitching and snaps at the shoulder. The matching drawstring pants are Riviera blue with a white strip at the leg. 5/20/2010 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Keiko Dress by GO NATURAL BABY LLC

The versatile Keiko kimono dress is made from soft organic jersey cotton, with delicate stitching at the sleeve. It can be worn alone or with pants underneath. 5/20/2010 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zah Organics, Organic Baby Kimono Set by GO NATURAL BABY LLC

The Zah Organics Signature Kimono Set is made from organic terry cotton and features an almond kimono top and white drawstring pants, both with matching white trim and topstitching. 5/20/2010 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moo York Adventures: A Bovine's Guide to New York City by MY COW MOO

This NYC guidebook and activity book is filled with stickers, word searches and plenty of space to journal.
Awards: 2010 - The Toy Man Seal of Approval, The Toy Man Eco-Recognition Seal, The Toy Man E Choice Award. 5/17/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Duckies Thigh High Sock by ROCK-A-THIGH BABY

Available in size 0-6 months, these gender-neutral socks feature little yellow ducklings waddling over a bright white background. Soy-based, non-skid grips make this American-made product eco-friendly. 5/14/2010 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Anni Zola - My Story by GENERATION Z LLC

Featuring a hip, virtual teenage pop star, "Anni Zola - My Story" is an enhanced CD incorporating four songs interwoven with three short stories (in audiobook format), bonus videos and images. Anni Zola sings, dances, talks about her dreams, and encourages her peers to live a meaningful life. "'Anni Zola - My Story' is a sophisticated enhanced CD without the sexual content," Generation Z Founder Zuriana Zonneveld told TDmonthly. 5/14/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shains Popsicles! by SHAINSWARE

These popsicle-colored bracelets come in glittery and translucent shades, including Lime, Cherry, Grape and Blue Hawaiian. As with other bracelets by Shainsware, kids can change out the elements (letters, symbols, etc.) to personalize the band.
— In a September 2010 survey, nine percent of 44 retailers named Shainsware a best-selling jewelry brand. “I did really well with their Popsicles,” Martha Burrows of Timeless Toys in Chicago, Ill., told TDmonthly. “They just hit that market between make-your-own and a quick fix.”
— In an October 2011 survey, Katie Rook, manager of Be Beep Toys in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly that Shains bracelets are her best selling jewelry. 5/14/2010 (Price: $3.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plan Preschool Tie-Up Shoe Preschool by PLANTOYS

This wooden shoe is designed to teach kids how to lace and tie their shoes. The loops are cloth and it comes with a lace. 5/14/2010 (Price: $9.99)

He's Got the Whole World in His Hands... by NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO

Featuring a guide for parents and kids with tips on how to be green, this DVD includes an adaptation of the beloved folk song "He's Got the Whole World in His Hands." It is illustrated by Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Kadir Nelson and sung by Crystal Taliefero. This DVD features an hour of colorfully animated storytelling for a new generation of eco-conscious kids. Launch date: April 20, 2010. 5/4/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]