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

Sprig Adventure Series Sidekick Baja Scout Dune Buggy by SPRIG TOYS, INC.

The Baja Scout is full of spunk, eager to take Miki Flinders and a second Adventure Guide cruising the dunes. Baja Scout is a companion to the Discover Rig as part of the Sidekick line of smaller, pump-action powered vehicles, including the Rally Racer car. The Sidekick vehicles activate electronic light features only.
— Sprig Toys is a best seller at Tales & Toys in Venice, Calif., Owner Elizabeth Ryan told TDmonthly in fall 2009. "It's all selling well," she said. "We're hard pressed to keep it in stock; I keep ordering every couple of weeks." 6/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sprig Adventure Series Sidekick Rally Racer car by SPRIG TOYS, INC.

The Rally Racer is fun on wheels, with Adventure Guide Rudi Tootin on board to help drive imaginative play. Rally Racer is a companion to the Discover Rig as part of the Sidekick line of smaller, pump-action powered vehicles, including the Baja Scout dune buggy. The Sidekick vehicles activate electronic light features only. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 6/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig by SPRIG TOYS, INC.

The Sprig Adventure Series is built around the Discover Rig – a sturdy, battery-free vehicle with a removable push bar. The Discover Rig comes with Adventure Guide Cap Faraday, and can seat up to three Adventure Guide characters at one time. When a child rolls the Discover Rig forward, it triggers the generator that fuels the lights and sounds. Three play modes on the Discover Rig control the electronic features: Search (lights only), Rally (lights and motor sounds), and Adventure (lights, motor, dialog, sound effects and songs).  The Discover Rig is the sound enabler for all Adventure Guides who hop in the driver’s seat, taking a child on self-powered expeditions of the imagination. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 6/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"CAMP" Booster Packs by EDUCATION OUTDOORS

100 NEW CAMP Cards & 100 NEW FUN Facts for the Award winning CAMP board game. The new booster packs have a versatile packaging option for specialty retailers, where each deck stacks both horizontally and vertically for maximum shelf appeal. Keeping with the Education Outdoors, Inc. 'green' philosophy, a single label is used instead of a full card box. (P.O.P.'s come 6 per pack) 6/6/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Sitting Puppy 11" organic plush by HUGG-A-PLANET

100% Organic (no pesticides) cotton shell filled with unbleached cotton clippings and embroidered eyes for added safety. The Sitting Puppy is 11" Tall. This is one of the most environmentally safe toys made today. Machine washable and safe for all ages. 5/30/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Totally Turtle" Foundling Turtle 8" organic plush by HUGG-A-PLANET

Organic cotton make for great toys. All natural all the time. One hundred percent organic cotton shell filled with unbleached cotton clippings and embroidered eyes for added safety. This 8" Foundling Turtle is one of the most environmentally safe toys made today. This little tortoise is also machine-washable and safe for all ages. 5/30/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Foundling Rabbit 9" organic plush by HUGG-A-PLANET

Organic cotton make for great toys. All natural all the time. 100% organic cotton shell filled with unbleached cotton clippings and embroidered eyes for added safety. This 9" Foundling Rabbit (the mommy of the Foundling Bunny) is one of the most environmentally safe toys made today. 5/30/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rapid 4® -- Available in Plastic or Wood by UNCLE SKUNKLE TOYS, INC.

Rapid 4® is the quick connection game that reminds us of a pachinko machine that involves luck and strategy. Players take turns dropping marbles through the maze of levers in order to get a winning combination of 4 in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal. The removal of a fifth marble in a column allows for continuous play and unexpected twists. Rapid 4® is a great game and gift - for home or vacation fun. Available in Wood ($44.99) or Plastic ($19.99). 5/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ornithopter by INTELLI-KID

Futuristic version of the New Tim Bird, the Ornithopter flies 50 m by beating its wings like a real bird. The wings are made of a holographic material whose multi-coloured reflections add to the magic of its flight. No batteries required and all components are recyclable. It is equipped with an automatic catch on the wings to allow easy winding up and a final gliding stage to its flight. This is a truly impressive toy, scientifically engineered. It encourages kids to happily go outside and play and run for hours improving their skills in making the bird fly better and better. This amazing tool helps to demonstrate Newton’s Laws, the principles of kinetic and mechanical energy, conservation of energy, the power of the air and more. It comes with a replacement elastic rubber – just in case. Perfect for vacation time. Wingspan: 40 cm. Age: 6 and up. 5/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crystal Soil and Sensitive Plant by INTELLI-KID

Two fascintating experiments in a tube: the hidden world of roots and the Sensitive plant. Just add water and watch the crystals grow up to 100 times their original size! Sow the Dwarf Sunflower seeds and observe the roots growing. Discover the SENSITIVE plant (Mimosa Pudica), which reacts to touch, water and darkness. Its leaves close and open in seconds! Plants germinate in just a few days! The crystal soil allows you to see the roots growing just like in clear water!  All the components except the seeds are reusable and recyclable. Contains approx. 10 seeds of Sensitive Plant (Mimosa Pudica), 10 seeds of Dwarf Sunflower, Crystal Soil, 2 peat pellets, 1 stick, and instructions. Age: 6+ 5/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Enviro-Quiz by INTELLI-KID

ENVIRO-QUIZ is a fascinating, scientifically documented and interactive game, and is very relevant to current concerns about air pollution, climate change, the different threats to the environment and endangered species, the solutions to improve the environment and to protect wild animals. This game is an enjoyable aid towards making children (and adults) more aware of environmental problems, and encouraging them to take action to ensure a viable environment - and a better future for everybody. While ENVIRO-QUIZ is a game of environmental awareness, it is most definitely also a game that is fun and easy to play. Everyone loves question and answer games, whatever the subject. The game is designed in particular for children and adolescents, families and educators. Help with reviewing and validating the information, and with developing the game, was provided by well-known worldwide organisations, including the IUCN - World Conservation Union. The Instruction booklet provides many different ways of playing depending on age, number of players and the time available. It’s a great travelling game. 5/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crystal Soil by INTELLI-KID

Complete growing kit, includes...Jack-Be-Nimble Miniature Pumpkin, Heavenly Blue Morning Glory, and Mammoth Sunflower seeds! Just add water and watch the Crystal Soil grow 100 times its size in 30 mins. So simple every child can do it. Guaranteed to sprout. 5/9/2008 (Price: $8.46) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animotrax by INTELLI-KID

ANIMOTRAX is a game of strategy, knowledge and memory, relating to the environment and the world’s endangered species. ANIMOTRAX is approved by WWF – Canada, the Montreal Biodome and the IUCN – World Conservation Union 5/9/2008 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Enviro-Health by INTELLI-KID

ENVIRO-HEALTH is a very interactive game, scientifically documented and is relevant to current concerns. Questions cover health matters, the impact of climate change and air pollution on children's health, active lifestyles, child security and safety, nutrition, the prevention of obesity and diabetes. It's so easy to get wrapped up in Enviro-Health: the children will be literally captivated. This game is an enjoyable aid towards making children (and adults) more aware of environmental and health problems, and encouraging them to take action to ensure a viable environment, with a healthy population and a good future. Enviro-Health has been validated by Health and Environmental specialists. ENVIRO-HEALTH quiz game has 100 documented questions and answers, 18 jokers and 22 mimes. To win, kids have to answer questions, perform mimes (mimes of different kind of sports and other items), and take their chances with the jokers. It’s a great travelling game. Age: 9 and up. 5/9/2008 (Price: $15.26) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Environmental Quiz Wheel by INTELLI-KID

The Quiz Wheel is ideal for public events, schools and enviro-organizations, where larger groups of children can learn about environmental issues by participating in the game. This 36” wheel spins to land on environmentally-themed categories of questions corresponding to a set of quiz cards included in Enviro-Quiz and Enviro-Health games. 5/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Rocket by CARDBOARDESIGN

With this product and a little bit of imagination, kids can travel the galaxy and whiz off to distant planets in their very own rocket. They can paint and draw on the rocket, or decorage it with stickers, sparkles, string, pins or even faux-metal papers. A project might include creating an interior of environments such as a flight panels and hot buttons. “Our ‘made in America’ rocket promotes pure self expression and role play in an old-fashioned way by not using high-tech gadgets or batteries in a chemical-free environment,” Cathy Henszey of cardboardesign told TDmonthly. 4/21/2008 (Price: $76.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Earthopoly by LATE FOR THE SKY PRODUCTION

This eco-minded version of Monopoly features recycled paper, soy-based inks and natural game pieces. As players travel the board, they become responsible for various locations on earth, trading carbon credits in for clean air in order to increase the value of their property. Launch date: April 2008.
— “They went through extensive research to find crystals and wood chips as pieces. The way they changed the game really stood out,” Jennifer Klein, owner of Earth Child in Sebastopol, Calif., told TDmonthly in her excitement over finding this game at Toy Fair 2008.

 3/28/2008 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Balancing Cactus by PLANTOYS

The player that can balance the cactus without making it fall is the winner. Plan Toys are made from sustainable rubberwood. Great for 1 to 4 players. ( Watch Video) 3/28/2008

The Green Teen by KEDZIE PRESS

PUBLISHING NOVEMBER 1, 2008: This is the perfect "on-the-go" guide for every teenager who wants to save the planet! It's filled with great ideas they can implement in their schools, homes, and ways to even get their parents motivated. The Green Teen features projects, interviews with other "green" teens, and advice for the teen who feels overwhelmed by all the "eco-rhetoric" being thrown around today. ISBN: 978-1934087-23-7 (Paperback, 5X7, 184 pages)

TOYDIRECTORY has been unable to reach KEDZIE PRESS since May 2008. KEDZIE PRESS may be out of business. 3/21/2008

My Green Halloween Treasures by KEDZIE PRESS

PUBLISHING OCTOBER 1, 2008: My Green Halloween Treasures is a wonderful story of a sweet little pumpkin who is trick-or-treating. She is surprised when, after brushing her tooth, she realizes her candy basket has disappeared and in its place is a basket of treasures. In conjunction with the Kedzie Million Tree-A-thon, KP will pay to have one tree planted for each copy sold. ISBN: 978-1-934087-54-1 (Paperback, 8 ¾ X 11 ¾ , 32 pages)

TOYDIRECTORY has been unable to reach KEDZIE PRESS since May 2008. KEDZIE PRESS may be out of business. 3/21/2008

The Kedzie Press Coloring Book by KEDZIE PRESS

PUBLISHING APRIL 1, 2008: The Kedzie Press Coloring Book coloring book features a comical glimpse into the eco-friendly, everyday lives of Kedzie Press authors, staff, and business associates, as they work, live, and mingle with endangered species. In conjunction with the Kedzie Million Tree-A-thon, KP will pay to have one tree planted for each copy sold. ISBN: 978-1-934087-12-1 (Paperback, 8 X 10, 16 pages)

TOYDIRECTORY has been unable to reach KEDZIE PRESS since May 2008. KEDZIE PRESS may be out of business. 3/21/2008

The Green Parent by KEDZIE PRESS

PUBLISHING APRIL 1, 2008: The Green Parent is the perfect book for parents who would like to teach their children about living green. From how to save energy, to how to reuse and recycle everything, this resource offers advice for getting children involved in the environment, as well as products and services that can help parents raise more environmentally conscious children. Through a series of fun activities such as how to start a “light patrol,” how to make a “waste-free” school lunch, and how to build a “green” bird house—parents and kids will learn ways to make the biggest impact, save the most money, and discover how making even the smallest of changes can make a big difference. In conjunction with the Kedzie Million Tree-A-thon, KP will pay to have one tree planted for each copy sold. ISBN: 978-1934087-22-0 (Paperback, 6 X 7, 222 pages)

TOYDIRECTORY has been unable to reach KEDZIE PRESS since May 2008. KEDZIE PRESS may be out of business. 3/21/2008

Mini UFO Aquarium by TAIKONG CORP.

This all-in-one aquarium is equipped with a built-in air pump, a filtration system, LED lighting and a food dispenser. Made of 100-percent recyclable material, the eco-friendly aquarium allows children to decorate their own tank while enjoy learning about caring for pets. An interactive website will also be introduced with related aquatic information and games for members. Available in green or pink, Mini UFO is an ideal educational toy. 3/11/2008 (Price: $34.99)

Aminals - Liun by DREAMING LION LLC

Aminals are 100 percent certified organic inside and out, from their world for their world. 3/3/2008

Aminals - Duggy by DREAMING LION LLC

AMINALS are "100%-certified" organic inside and out, from their world for their world! ( Watch Video) 3/3/2008