TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Electronics-Accessories

Barbie™ Petal Sound System™ by EMERSON RADIO CORP.

The sound system features signature Barbie pink styling with sculpted designs and unique play features. The iPod-compatible system includes a gemstone “fun” button that reveals a special surprise feature. Launch date: 2007. 12/5/2007 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Wrap by SOLID ALLIANCE

Puchi Puchi is the onomatopoeic name for this cell phone strap or key chain adornment. In Japanese, "puchi" is the sound that bubble wrap makes when popped. This little device features eight bubbles for unending popping fun, a small speaker that emits a convincing pop sound and a tactile, bubble wrap feel. 11/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Encore Speaker System – Electric Buddha by LUMISOURCE, INC.

The multi-functional lamp also serves as a speaker and a visual display. Crystal clear audio is projected through the lamp’s two internal speakers, while rainbow party lights on the base of the lamp pulse in sync to the music. The lamp stands 18” tall. Launch date: June 2007. 10/19/2007 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Pinflower with Rhinestones by EARCLICKS LLC

Budclicks are the latest rage for tech-lovers. They are clickable decorations for your earbuds. They work on both old and new earbuds made for iPods. 10/11/2007 (Price: $14.99)

Yellow Hibiscus Budclicks by EARCLICKS LLC

Budclicks are the latest rage for tech-lovers. They are clickable decorations for your earbuds. They work on both old and new earbuds made for iPods. 10/8/2007 (Price: $9.99)

rayD8 mimobot by MIMOCO INC.

rayD8 (who glows in the dark!) is a member of the mimobot Core Series 2, designed for mimoco by Dino Alberto in a limited edition of 2,000 units. Pick one up today and, in addition to the Core Series 2 animations, games and more, you'll get the premiere issue of mimoco's mimoZine™ Digital Magazine. 9/13/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Galacula mimobot by MIMOCO INC.

Galacula is a member of the mimobot Core Series 2, designed for mimoco by Dino Alberto in a limited edition of 2,000 units. Pick one up today and, in addition to the Core Series 2 animations, games and more, you'll get the premiere issue of mimoco's mimoZine™ Digital Magazine. 9/11/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Queen mimobot by MIMOCO INC.

Designed by Undoboy, a member of the Spear Collective, Queen is one of the newest entries to the Artist Series '07. As comfortable at a fashion show as she is at the World Series of Poker, Queen comes preloaded with lots of digital goodies straight from the Spear Collective, and for a limited time, the all-new Mimozine digital magazine. 9/11/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Storage Pouch by HAREBRAIN INC.

This durable storage pouch provides the perfect place to keep your WhisperPhone. The new design fits both large and small sizes 8/17/2007 (Price: $2.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sonic Boom Amplified iPod Speaker Backpack by SOUNDKASE BY SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES

Play your iPod/MP3 through integrated 5 watt amplified speakers. Easy plug and play design Clear iPod/mp3 player display pocket Carry Handle Contoured padded shoulder straps Mesh cell phone pouch 8/13/2007 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CD/DVD Skateboard Wall Mount Storage Rack by SOUNDKASE BY SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES

Genuine wooden skateboard deck. Holds 12 DVD’s or 20 CD’s. Black ABS mounting brackets. Easy mounting installation. 8/13/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

iPack Backpack with iPod Holder by SOUNDKASE BY SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES

Clear iPod/MP3 player display pocket Carry Handle Contoured padded shoulder straps Mesh cell phone pouch Waist strap Multiple access cargo pockets Built-in laptop protective pocket with closed cell foam for extra protection 8/13/2007 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

iSeat by PROSPERITY TREE

The iSeat is an innovative new concept in home and office accessories for electronic gadgets. Designed for cell phones, PDAs, iPods, mp3 players, digital cameras and remotes, it is perfect for charging, listening to music, viewing photos and having a designated “seat” for an electronic device. This multi-functional and decorative accessory made from high-grade optical glass is available in mod colors and 14 different styles to fit into any room or office décor. It is beautifully boxed and perfect for corporate, promotional and recognition gifts. “At last, a place to find your mobile devices ....with style!” Carmi Plaut of Prosperity Tree told TDmonthly. MSRP ranges from $19.50 to $24.50. Launch date: September 1, 2007. 8/9/2007

iPod Nano Carrying Case – Oinky by FUN FRIENDS

Made with quality materials and reinforced stitching for durability, this pink piglet case is designed to ensure a proper fit. It comes with a clip that easily attaches to a belt, handbag or tote. The machine-washable product is also compatible with other small MP3 devices. “Fun Friends are the only plush character iPod accessories on the market today,” President Charles Larson of Fun Friends told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2007. ( Watch Video) 6/28/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

AquaPod Splash-Proof iPod/MP3 Speaker by COMPUTER EXPRESSIONS

This speaker has a built-in power amp and is splash proof, so it’s ideal for the beach, pool, boating, camping or hiking. It’s enclosed in a high-impact durable ABS case and includes a heavy-duty woven lanyard, and it even floats. It can be used as an iPod/MP3 speaker or with headphones. The product uses four AAA batteries (not included). 6/6/2007 (Price: $17.99)

Emotibles® iPod Earphone Charms by Emotibles.com

These bright accessories for iPod earbuds feature the faces of the Emotibles, emoticon characters that use typographical symbols to express different moods — Starry-Eyed, Smitten or Zippy, to name a few. “Emotibles iPod Earbud Charms bring color and whimsy to those ubiquitous white earphones, letting tween/teen consumers express themselves using a language they invented — emoticons,” Kate Hall at Emotibles.com told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007. 2/23/2007 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

College Mascot Plush Cell Phone Covers – University of Florida by FUN FRIENDS

Fun Friends now offers flip- and bar-style cell phone covers with licenses from major universities and schools in the United States. Fans of the University of Alabama, Auburn University, University of Tennessee and others can show their school spirit with a plush mascot phone cover. The company requires a wholesale order minimum of 30 units. “Fun Friends is the first company to produce officially licensed collegiate plush cellular accessories,” President Charles Larson told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2007. 2/23/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Celltique Mini-Clothes for Cell Phones by CELLTIQUE INC.

These washable mini-clothes for cell phones can be worn as a necklace. They have a back pocket to carry small items and feature a removable 30” chain with lobster-claw clasps. There are four available styles: jeans, dress, jersey and hospital scrubs.
— “Our product is being manufactured by a clothing firm,” Swanee Ballman, director of product development at Celltique, told TDmonthly about the product’s uniqueness. “The person wearing a Celltique can include all essential needs for walking the dog, hanging out with friends, heading to the convenience store, etc. Celltiques are a means of making a fashion statement. Celltiques can also hold eyeglasses,” Launch date: January 2007. 1/5/2007 (Price: $19.97)

iPod Covers by BIBI

What’s warm and fuzzy and French all over? At least for your iPod? Lauren and Paulina Bibi’s iPod covers. These two fashionista twins (“We’ve been designing things since we were little girls and love to do this.”) are going to have computer covers of the same ilk coming out later in 2007 (April). MacMall salesperson Dan Elrik thinks they could be big: “I could see people eating them up.” 12/21/2006 (Price: $40.00)

Protohoodie Keychain Accessory by MIMOCO INC.

Children and adults can spruce up their keychain, purse or backpack with the Protohoodie Keychain Accessory. This soft and furry hoodie-suit protects beloved mimobots and the USB flash drives they carry, providing a fun and easy way to tote them around. It comes in white, silver, black, red, pink and blue, and costs only $5 when purchased with an Artist Series mimobot. Launch date: October 2006. 10/25/2006 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mobile Phone Strap by FASHION ANGELS

Girls can decorate this pink phone strap however they wish with the 10-mm Build a Better Bracelet rhinestone letters (sold separately). 9/13/2006 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]