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

Simply Natural - Monkey by RUSS BERRIE

Going green takes a whole new hands-on approach with new Simply Natural plush.  Made using 100% all natural cotton, 100% recycled paper hangtag and vegetable dyes for coloring, what could be more eco-friendly... or fun. The Monkey is 7" tall. 5/5/2009 (Price: $8.00)

Hippo by RUSS BERRIE

Going green takes a whole new hands-on approach with new Simply Natural plush.  Made using 100% all natural cotton, 100% recycled paper hangtag and vegetable dyes for coloring, what could be more eco-friendly... or fun. The Hippo is 7" tall. 5/5/2009 (Price: $8.00)

Simply Natural - Elephant by RUSS BERRIE

Going green takes a whole new hands-on approach with new Simply Natural plush.  Made using 100% all natural cotton, 100% recycled paper hangtag and vegetable dyes for coloring, what could be more eco-friendly... or fun! The Elephant is 7" tall. ( Watch Video) 5/5/2009 (Price: $8.00)

CHICKYBOOM, The Rocking Rolling Roost! by BLUE ORANGE GAMES

The chickens are hanging out on their colorful wooden perch. But if one of them decides to leave, the whole perch will teeter. The goal is to collect as many chickens, hay bales and wagon wheels before the rocking perch topples. The chickens, hay bales and wagon wheels have different weights, meaning different point values. The player with the highest score wins the game. Selecting a heavier piece receives more points but entails more risk of making the perch topple. If a player causes the perch to topple, five points will be deducted from his or her total. "Two trees are planted for every tree used in the creation of this game," Adeline Bertrix, sales manager at Blue Orange Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009.
— Chickyboom is a top seller at Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., Owner John MacDougall told TDmonthly in summer 2009.
— Three of 44 retailers named this game as an overall best seller in late fall 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/28/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Earthquake by FAMILY PASTIMES

In this game, players are forest rangers trying to help the animal and human families get past the spreading crevices caused by an earthquake and to their homes. Their job is to work together as a rescue team, sharing ideas and giving a helping hand to all creatures. The random set-up makes each game different and is designed to get children thinking. The games includes a 12 x 12" board, rules for easy and hard games, quake pieces, bridge tokens, and a collection of human and animal cards. Launch date: April 25, 2009. 4/28/2009 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Healthy Baby Complete Prenatal Vitamins AM & PM Formulas by EXPECTING FITNESS INC.

This is a complete, all-natural prenatal supplement system. "It's the most complete and only all-natural prenatal supplement on the market. All others are incomplete and/or include many to all synthetic ingredients that many can't absorb," Birgitta Lauren, president of Expecting Fitness Inc., told TDmonthly. "Whether you miss some nutrients and or you can't absorb the synthetic ones, you may end up deficient in some nutrients or get toxic high levels of others; either way, baby will suffer. Prenatal nutrition molds the health or lack of it, of a baby for the rest of its life." Launch date: August 2007. 4/28/2009 (Price: $64.90)

G2 Stainless Steel Drink Bottles by GOO-GOO BABY INC.

This 400-ml, 7" bottle is made from 100-percent recyclable, high-quality, food-grade stainless steel so it doesn’t need a synthetic lining like aluminum bottles. It’s BPA-free and designed so it won’t leach chemicals, toxins or funky flavors into beverages. The removable hinged dome lid (an aerated sport lid) is designed to ensure that the leak-resistant pull-up top stays clean. It can be scrubbed with soap and water to clean. Launch date: April 25, 2009. 4/28/2009 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Activity Walker by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Made from all-natural wood and watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled material, this activity walker includes a block puzzle, working gears, wire beads, a spinning block, a peg maze, a shape sorter and a xylophone, plus a storage space with mesh netting in the back. It's "the only wooden walker on the market that is eco-friendly," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Junior Ramp Racer by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Designed to develop hand-eye coordination, color recognition and basic number skills, the Junior Ramp Racer may entertain children even after the checkered flag is waved. "Made from all-natural wood, painted with watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled materials, our EverEarth line of goods is our way of trying to take care of Mother Earth," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EverEarth™ Pull Along Dog by MAXIM ENTERPRISE INC.

Made from all-natural wood and watercolor-based paints, and packaged in recycled material, this cute wooden dog wags his tail as he's pulled along. "No other wooden pull toy is taking the same measures with recycled packaging materials, watercolor-based paints, and the use of sustainable forestries for raw materials," Kris Millington, VP of marketing and development for Maxim Enterprise, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Premium Designer Wipes by KISSALUVS

Fashion prints in the softest flannel on one side and a sumptuous organic cotton velour on the other make these wipes hip and green. They are available in a relaxed, beach-y stripe or a colorful infusion of energetic blooms. "They offer endless uses: use as burp cloths; tuck at neck for an instant bib; excellent as traveling towels; use to clean up eating messes, drooling mouths and more," Tashi Nibber, president of Kissaluvs, told TDmonthly. The wipes are "hand-sewn by moms and grandmoms with love in Houston, Texas." Launch date: April 2009. 4/27/2009 (Price: $2) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Happy Fun Dough by FOR MY KIDS LLC

This soft, pliable, moldable dough is made from water, flour, salt, cream of tartar, canola oil and citric acid. The company uses colors that are made using only all-natural plant and vegetable extracts; no artificial colors or chemicals are used. The Super Mega Fun Pack contains one 4-oz. container of each of the colors (natural, brown, green, orange, pink and yellow) and a little rolling pin in a reusuable cotton bag. "When Happy Fun Dough has come to the end of its long and fruitful life, just put it on your compost pile and reuse or recycle the cute tin container," Christine Stewart, owner of For My Kids, told TDmonthly. This product received Dr. Toy's Best Classic Toys of 2009 award. Launch date: November 2008. 4/27/2009 (Price: $29.99)

green start™: one tree by INNOVATIVEKIDS

Though one tree in a meadow seems all alone, this story shows how that tree is important in the lives of so many other living things. The 20-page hardcover book itself is made from 98-percent recycled materials. Launch date: April 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/17/2009 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Orchard Toys - Greedy Gorilla by THE ORIGINAL TOY COMPANY

The Greedy Gorilla's come all the way from England to teach kids better eating habits. Give him something unhealthy and he burps. He's made of  75% recycled cardboard. Launch date: February 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/14/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Egg'r Wall Stickers by HATCHED EGG'RS INC.

A fun way to decorate a room! These one of a kind fabric wall stickers go on easy and can be moved, and removed with no damage to the applied surface - even glass!  Decorating a room is as easy as picking your favorite character and putting them on the wall.  Lots of characters to choose from. 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Melville Chair by HATCHED EGG'RS INC.

A fun and simple toddler-sized wooden seat that flips over and becomes a table or with another flip becomes a chair again, fulfilling a toddler-style need to make every side of every structure into something useful. A sizeable seat for a toddler, they last up until at least age eight as seats for pulling up to the coffee table for an afternoon of coloring,  or the conductor's perch on a toddler train.  Made from FSC Certified formaldehyde free 1/2" plywood and finished with non-toxic environmentally friendly finish.  Measures 11 3/4" x 11 3/4" x 11 3/4". 4/9/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TAGGIES™ Naturals Stuffed Animals – Puppy by TAGGIES INC.

This soft, plush puppy features an earthy color palette, is made with organic cotton, and has pure silk ribbons. Launch date: 2009. 4/6/2009 (Price: $39.95)

Eco Snoopers - Quentin Q. Quigley by PECOWARE

Quentin is part of line of colorful and quirky eco-friendly plush designed to encourage children toward environmentally friendly initiatives. The Eco Snoopers characters each have their own stories. Launch date: April 22, 2009. 4/3/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Presidents/States Knowledge Wheel by TEDCO INC.

This interactive flat disc with several informational windows provides valuable information about the states and Presidents of the United States, including Barack Obama. It may be stored in a three-ring binder. "This product is considered 'green' do to its lack of throw-away packaging," Shantel Cartwright, in sales and marketing for TEDCO Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2009. ( Watch Video) 3/31/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Earthentree Dumbell Rattle by EARTHENTREE

The Dumbell Rattle is handcrafted in wood and colored with natural, vegetable-based dyes. It makes gentle sounds, is safe for babies, and is made by Channapatna artisans in India. The craft is over two centuries old and is made in locally available, sustainable (Hale) wood. The toy is in compliance with the ASTM F963 Safety Standard. Earthentree Toys has been awarded the Baby Planners' Seal of approval and featured as one of Mothering Magazine's "Best Natural Toys of 2008." "The shiny gloss comes from natural 'Shellac' resin. The Shellac used is allnatural and hypoallergenic; it is an excellent product for use around children [or] chemically-sensitive or allergic individuals," Deepti Shankar, president of Earthentree Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 3/31/2009 (Price: $16) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bamboo Sunshine Dollhouse by HAPE

Bamboo Sunshine Dollhouse is constructed of sustainable bamboo and includes a working solar panel in the roof.  An adjustable, fully operational solar panel absorbs light energy and transfers it to four rechargeable batteries through wiring in the walls, just like in a real house. This energy then lights five LEDs to brighten three rooms of the house with just a push of a button. A light, water-based stain is used on the bamboo and then polished with beeswax. This dollhouse comes fully furnished with nine rooms of bamboo furniture and a modern family of five. "The three-level home is the first dollhouse to offer eco-friendly materials with contemporary designs and modern technology, satisfying both a parent's interest in green products and a child's fascination with role play," Robin Lehnert, marketing manager at Hape, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 3/31/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Recycled Cuff With 60 Elements by SHAINSWARE

This recycled cuff bracelet features two rows to display colorful, snap-on Shains letters and icons. The cuff is available in black, blue, concrete, earth, grass, orchid, pink, poppy, red, sky, sun and vanilla shades. This set includes each letter of the alphabet along with seven icons. 3/30/2009 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Pull Toy - Cow by BOIKIDO

Classical pull toys encourage kids to walk. This colorful pull toy is designed to grab children´s attention. It is tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. 3/25/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Magnetic Fishing Boat by BOIKIDO

This Fishing Game with a colorful 3-D boat is designed to teach kids numbers and shapes and help develop motor skills. They use the magnetic fishing rod to pick up fish and sea shells. Pieces can also be stored inside the boat and can be conveniently stored away. It includes two magnetic fishing rods, three magnetic fish, three magnetic sea shells, and a fishing boat. The product is tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. 3/25/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Musical Blocks - 12 pcs by BOIKIDO

Building blocks are classics, but these colorful musical building blocks will attract kids for hours and hours of fun. This set is designed to be the first building block set for juniors. The musical elements are unique and fun which further add to the play value. Use your imagination in building - the sky is the limit! Tested to meet European and U.S. safety standards. 3/25/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]