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

Classic Building Blocks by PROMISE BRAND

Finely sanded and left either au natural or finished with a light polymerized linseed oil rub, this set of 30 Classic Building Blocks features rounded corners and exposed full wood grain. Each all-natural, organic block measures approximately 1.5" square. "Promise Brand Classic Building Blocks are 100-percent non-toxic [and] organic. Sure, they are also the most aesthetically pleasing block on the market, but what really sets them apart from the competition is their all-natural status," Alisha Alway Braatz, manager for Promise Brand, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2009. 6/11/2009 (Price: $45.00)

ReUsables by DANDELION

Dandelion’s ReUsables are made from a formula derived primarily of corn-based bioplastic. The ReUsables include divided plates, bowls and utensils for toddlers. Each ReUsable is durable and lightweight for use at home or on-the go. Designed with ease-of-use in mind, the divided plate keeps foods separate, the bowl has deep sides to reduce spills, and the utensils are ergonomically designed for baby’s tiny hands. Plates and bowls are sold in packs of two. The utensil pack comes with four spoons and four forks. "Dandelion’s line of ReUsable tableware is made primarily from renewable and sustainable corn-based bioplastic, which is free of bisphenol A and phthalates, and offers an inspired alternative to conventional plastic," Anthony Pinkett, account executive for Productivity PR, told TDmonthly. The line received an iParenting Media Best Product for 2009 Award and the PTPA Media Seal of Approval. Launch date: April 15, 2009. 6/11/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activity Attacher by DANDELION

Parents can secure the Activity Attacher onto any handle to let baby happily play without dropping. The attacher is machine washable. The Dangle has rattle, squeaker and crinkle sounds, plus a variety of textures, including velour, waffle weave, terry and canvas. "The Attacher, like all of the Dandelion Earth Friendly Goods, is a developmental toy made entirely using eco-friendly materials and processes; from the organic cotton to the plant-based fibers used for stuffing," Anthony Pinkett, account executive for Productivity PR, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 15, 2009. 6/11/2009 (Price: $32.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Golf Bag Loofah Kitchen Scrubber by LOOFAH-ART LLC

Loofah-Art products are made with 100-percent all-natural loofah (a sustainable agricultural crop) and dyed with vegetable dyes, making them bio-degradable, eco-friendly, non-toxic and compostable. The whimsy of the designs aims to help encourage children to assist with the dishes and wash their fruits and vegetables. "The unique, whimsical designs that attract consumers to buy our products is what makes Loofah-Art stand out. Once the customer is attracted to that, the 100-percent natural fabrication as well as the practicality and functionality of our scrubbers performance create a winning combination!" Anita Liwette, creator and co-founder of Loofah-Art LLC, told TDmonthly. "Because of their natural fibers, they scratch absolutely nothing!" Launch date: January 25, 2009. 6/11/2009 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Duck Loofah Bath and Body Scrubber by LOOFAH-ART LLC

Loofah-Art products are made with 100-percent, all-natural loofah (a sustainable agricultural crop) and dyed with vegetable dyes, making them bio-degradable, eco-friendly, non-toxic and compostable. With natural fibers, they are designed to not scratch surfaces, and with whimsy designs, aim to encourage children to care for their skin. Launch date: July 2008. 6/11/2009 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snowman Loofah Kitchen Scrubber by LOOFAH-ART LLC

Loofah-Art products are made with 100-percent all-natural loofah (a sustainable agricultural crop) and dyed with vegetable dyes, making them completely bio-degradable, eco-friendly, non-toxic and compostable. "Because of their natural fibers they scratch absolutely nothing! The whimsy of our designs helps encourage children to assist with the dishes and wash their fruits and vegetables!" Anita Liwette, creator and co-founder of Loofah-Art LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2004. 6/11/2009 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red Apple Loofah Kitchen Scrubber by LOOFAH-ART LLC

Loofah-Art products are made with 100-percent all-natural loofah (a sustainable agricultural crop) and dyed with vegetable dyes, making them completely biodegradable, eco-friendly, non-toxic and compostable. "The unique, whimsical designs that attract consumers to buy our products is what makes Loofah-Art stand out. Once the customer is attracted to that, the 100-percent natural fabrication as well as the practicality and functionality of our scrubbers' performance create a winning combination!" Anita Liwette, creator and co-founder of Loofah-Art LLC, told TDmonthly. This item was finalist for "Best New Product" at the New York Gourmet Housewares Show in October 2004. Launch date: May 2004. 6/11/2009 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pig eco-friendly wooden push toy by MANNY AND SIMON

This red-colored wooden push toy takes the shape of a pig with wheels for feet for a child to push around. The red paint is ultra low in odor and is non-toxic, while the wood itself is composed of 100% post-industrial recycled wood residuals. This wooden pig push toy measurse 9" x 11". 6/10/2009 (Price: $32.00)

Elephant eco-friendly wooden push toy by MANNY AND SIMON

Made of 100% post-industrial recycled wood residuals, this push toy takes the shape of an elephant with wheels at the legs for children to push the toy around. Covered in non-toxic, ultra low odor paint, this wooden elephant push toy measures 11.5" x 11". 6/10/2009 (Price: $32.00)

CALAFANT Dollhouse by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

This CALAFANT Dollhouse comes complete with balcony and two big rooms on the backside. All doors open. Made from recycled material and is 100% biodegradable. Decorate inside and outside, create wallpaper and pictures. Ideal in size for play with 3" dolls and animals. Assembled product is approx. 15" x 7" x 16" ( Watch Video) 6/5/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Fort with 2 teepees by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

High quality cardboard fort with 2 teepees. Can be colored as shown or with one's own creative design. Once colored in, the fort and teepees become a pretend play environment. The fort's size is ideal for play with 3" dolls and animals. Approximate size: 14" x 14" x 9"(fort) and 5" x 4" x 8"(tepee). Made from recycled material and is 100% biodegradable. 6/5/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Palace L2 by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Beautiful castle for every princess, fairy, king and queen. Color with the included 12 markers (non-toxic, washable) or decorate it with many other materials or paints. Approximate size: 9" x 9" x 11". 6/5/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Pirate Ship by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Ahoy! This pirate ship is ready for new adventures in no time. Decorate it in your very own colors. 12 washable, non-toxic markers included. Built with eco-friendly materials. Approximate size: 10" x 8" x 5". 6/5/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CALAFANT Farm by CREATIVE TOYSHOP

Cozy little farm house with stable. Easy to fold and color, and can be used to play with existing farm animal figurine toys. 12 non-toxic, washable markers included. Approximate size: 14" x 11" x 5" ( Watch Video) 6/5/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dandelion Dress by TOMAT

This 100-percent organic cotton dress with water-based ink is made in USA and sweat-shop free. It is a limited edition. Launch date: June 2009. 5/28/2009 (Price: $36.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kissa's One-Size Fitted Diapers by KISSALUVS

Designed to be cute, functional and economical, these diapers feature the following: a wide range of fit, for babies from 10 to 35+ lbs.; three body layers and a snap-on soaker that provides absorbency even for heavy wetters; the company's trademark ruffled legs and proprietary elastic; which almost guarantee no blowouts; a designer print cotton outer and a bamboo velour inner fabric; a simple, snap-on design; two lovely, chic prints, one of which was especially printed for Kissaluvs. "The diapers are one size, and fit kids from birth through potty training," Noelle, business manager for Kissaluvs, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 15, 2009. 5/22/2009 (Price: $22.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

earthmates Bamboo Mouse by MARY MEYER CORP.

This soft, tan- and cream-colored mouse is made from the sustainable resource bamboo. It is 8" tall. Launch date: 2009. 5/22/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dozy Dolphin On The Go by CLOUD B

Dozy Dolphin On The Go helps re-create sleep time routines by bringing familiar soothing sounds while away from home. Dozy Dolphin’s peaceful, water-based sounds are designed to take a child on a tranquil journey while effortlessly transforming unknown surroundings to a more familiar environment. Tucked inside Dozy Dolphin is a removable sound machine that plays fun sounds for play time and soothing sounds for sleep time. Dozy Dolphin On The Go is made from eco-friendly bamboo fabric. "It needs no plugs and comes with multiple soothing sounds with two timer options. All Cloud B products are made in consultation with our advisory board made up of pediatricians, sleep specialists and child experts," Emily Chae, marketing associate for Cloud B, told TDmonthly. This product received a a 2009 NAPPA Honors award. Launch date: May 2009. ( Watch Video) 5/19/2009 (Price: $23)

Butterfly Puzzle by WEE ORGANICS LLC

Butterfly Puzzles are Consumer Product Safety Commission 2009 tested and approved. All Wee Organics products are hand rubbed with natural oil that is FDA approved. Designed for early learning, the 7" x 5" puzzles measure are 1" thick, and each of the four to five pieces is 2" to 3" high. Wee Organics recommends that parents help their child initially and then let them progress on their own. "Wee Organics hand rubs each wood piece for a smooth, tactile experience. Each puzzle can also stand up on its own," Ed Bogosian, president of Wee Organics, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2004. 5/19/2009 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4M Tin Can Robot by TOYSMITH

Kids can recycle a soda can into a silly, walking, wobbling robot. The kit includes all the parts needed, right down to the googly eyes, except for the two AAA batteries that are required. Launch date: 2008.
— “The Tin Can Robot is a huge hit. It’s from their Green Science series, which has been doing great,” Jennifer Schneeweis, owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, told TDmonthly in late August 2009. Two of 40 retailers mentioned the brand when discussing best-selling educational items in fall 2009.
― “Right now we have the Tin Can Robot for 8- to 10-year-olds and that's doing well,” said Marlene, manager of Kits & Kaboodle in Carmel, Ind., when asked about her best-selling item for tween boys. Seven of 39 retailers surveyed in October 2009 said science kits are their top sellers for tween boys.
― “It's a good price point and an excellent product.  It sells all the time,” Priscilla Moore, owner of Mr. Fub's Party, Toys and More  in Yellow Springs, Ohio, said of the Tin Can Robot and other 4M science kits in spring 2010.
— In August 2010, seven of 43 retailers told TDmonthly that Toysmith is a best-selling science and nature brand. Two retailers named Tin Can Robot as a top product.
AWARDS: 2010 TDmonthly Top Seller 5/19/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Windmill Generator by TOYSMITH

Kids can learn about renewable energy by building this functioning wind generator. When the blades turn, they create electricity that powers an LED light, demonstrating renewable energy from the wind. Users just add a recycled plastic bottle and the kit provides everything else they need. No batteries required. Launch date: 2008. 5/19/2009 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bamboo Greenhouse by HAPE

Kids can do more than play green; with the Bamboo Greenhouse they can grow green. The pots can be filled with soil and seeds, then placed under the greenhouse to trap moisture and capture sunlight. Launch date: Early 2009. 5/12/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bamboo Dump Truck by HAPE

There will be no hazardous waste dumps with this mini dump trucks; it's made of sustainable bamboo. Launch date: Early 2009. ( Watch Video) 5/12/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bamboo Airplane by HAPE

These little planes are made from bamboo. Launch date: Early 2009. 5/12/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kids Apron - Cats and Dogs by MIMI THE SARDINE

This durable, adjustable cotton apron for children features an eco-coating that is Oeko-Tex® Standard 100 certified to not contain harmful chemicals. It is machine washable and may also be spot cleaned. It is designed for use when kids are working on art projects, cooking, eating or conducting science experiments. ( Watch Video) 5/7/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]