TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: American-Made

Yoga Bingo by SPIRALING HEARTS

In Yoga Bingo, each player draws a card, performs the pose and then places a chip on the board. The first player to complete a row yells "Yoga.” “Yoga Bingo is an enjoyable opportunity for children to learn yoga through play and receive all of the benefits, such as increased flexibility, focus, self-confidence and an overall sense of well being,” Katie Feldman, a certified yoga instructor and Spiraling Hearts President and Creative Director, told TDmonthly. This product is a 2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award winner. Launch date: February 2007.
— "The illustrative bingo cards feature photos of [Katie's] students who volunteered to help Katie make Spiraling Hearts a reality. All of the games have been kid tested and parent approved by her students and their parents," Cynthia Roberson, account executive at Carolyn Izzo Integrated Communications, told TDmonthly. Additionally, "a portion from the sale of each Spiraling Hearts game is donated to children’s charities."
( Watch Video) 2/21/2007 (Price: $29.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blue Living Room Set (4 pc) by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

KYDZSized comfort for dramatic play areas and reading nooks. Red or blue cushions available, cushions are E-Z to clean with mild soap and water. Features KYDZSafe® edges and KYDZTuff® finish. Backed by a lifetime warranty. Made in the USA. 1/26/2007 (Price: $477.70) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Coat Locker With Step (5 Sections) & Individual Locker mats by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

This coat locker includes a handy edge for sitting while tying shoes or putting on boots. It's 48" wide x 17½" deep x 50½" high. 1/26/2007 (Price: $434.70) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4-in-1 Kitchen Activity Center by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

A stove, sink, cupboard, and microwave combined into an attractive kitchen center. Stationary. Compatible with Kitchen-Link® System. 36½" wide x 15" deep x 35" high. Features full-length piano KYDZHinges®, KYDZSafe® edges, KYDZTuff® finish and KYDZStrong® construction. Backed by a lifetime warranty. Made in the USA. 1/26/2007 (Price: $449.70) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Word Discovery Game by TAG TOYS INC.

This game features a word board and letter cards that include letters for the complete alphabet with extra vowels and consonants. A child or teacher selects letter cards from the back to spell a word. To play, a child tosses the die to determine which color card can be turned to reveal a letter, and then has a chance to guess the word, playing until a word is guessed correctly. The game teaches children to mentally complete words with only partial information — an important reading sub-skill for developing word recognition and reading speed. Tag Toys are “unique and they can't be found in the mass market stores,” CFO Barbara Villafana told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006. 1/15/2007 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Morph-O-Scopes Party Fun Pack - Pirates by OOZ & OZ

This no-stress optical illusion coloring activity captivates all ages, has global appeal, and is ideal for mixed boy and girl groups. The activity is easy to assemble, totally child safe, and made in the USA. Each Party Fun Pack for 8 Children contains eight morphed placemat coloring pages with colorable borders, eight Morph-O-Scope mirror decoders, and eight bonus morph activities. Activity time is about 30 to 45 minutes. Retail cost per child is about $2. The Pirates Party Fun Pack meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. Princess Pony and Halloween themes are also available. 1/5/2007 (Price: $15.99)

Perler Beads - Ocean Friends Bucket by DIMENSIONS/PERLER

Follow the designs included in this bucket set and create a personal stable of underwater pals. Fish, crabs, dolphins, and turtles are just some of the projects that can be customized by choosing different colors and patterns. The set comes with 8,500 beads and three pegboards — enough materials for children to create 36 of their favorite undersea friends. 11/8/2006 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Taffy Reborning Kit by SECRIST DOLL COMPANY

Taffy is a cute little preemie baby, and is just 17” long. She is one of the newest kits from the Secrist Dolls Reborn line. She comes as a blank, unfinished doll kit ready for a reborn artist to bring to life. Secrist also offers reborning supplies and an instructional DVD so that newcomers can learn to make their own lifelike newborns. Launch date: 2006. 11/8/2006 (Price: $29.99)

Gretel by BAKER WOOD MARIONETTES

Gretel may have lost her way in the forest, but with a little help from a little kid, she’ll be able to wander back to safety. She’s dressed in a felt Tyrolean outfit and is handcrafted of wood. 11/3/2006

Spanish Girl by BAKER WOOD MARIONETTES

This Señorita is ready for foot-stomping fun. Dressed in a scarlet flamenco dress, she features a gold brooch and chiffon scarf. 11/3/2006

Wikki Stix Dinosaur Fun Kit by WIKKI STIX

Multiple activities feature hands-on learning with Wikki Stix. Connect-the-dot footprints can be pressed on to walls and windows, leaving dinosaur tracks throughout the house. A unique, creative and educational craft for dinosaur lovers and Wikki Stix fans alike. Other fun dinosaur activities are also included. Launch date: June 2006 10/24/2006 (Price: $6.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dado Cubes by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

Dado will engage your imagination and help develop a keen eye for design, color, shape, size, space, balance, proportion and composition. Constructed horizontally, vertically or nested together, Dado invites unlimited visual spatial development and problem solving through design-centered play. Dado features ten cubes, scaled from 1” to 5”. This game is "self-expression revealed through a contemporary palette of play, " Kathy Lorkovic, at Fat Brain Toys, told TDmonthly. This product has won numerous awards, including a 2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award, a Spring 2007 Dr. Toy Best Product Award, a 2007 iParenting Media Excellent Products Award and a Creative Child Preferred Choice Award. Launch date: September 1, 2006.
— “Dado Cubes forms the foundation of a series of design-centered educational toys,” offered Mark Carson, developer and president of Fat Brain Toys. Dado is “that rare toy that combines intuitive fun with fine design. Equally rare is its ability to entertain young and old alike,” he added. “Beyond Dado, we have a number of products in development that have been inspired by true educational research.”

Past Videos: Toy Fair 2007 ( Watch Video) 10/6/2006 (Price: $27.50)

Lock Box Memory Game by TAG TOYS INC.

Superbly crafted solid hardwood lock box with 3 separate compartments, 10 doors and 10 different latches. Light weight with easy grip carry-along handle, this very popular TAG toy entertains the child for long periods of time. Children place their little treasures into separate compartments and then enjoy looking for them through the different doors. 10/5/2006 (Price: $89.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Never-Ever Droop" Princess Hat by FAIRY FINERY

This classic Princess hat has a special secret lining that keeps it standing tall! The perfect addition to any dress-up box. Matches all the Fairy Finery fashions — in boa or sequin trim.
—  "Girls like the princess hats from Fairy Finery," said Terry Myers of Kaleidoscope Toys in Round Rock, Tes.
— Peggy Sebert, owner of Becky & Me in Glenview, Ill., listed "Fairy Finery" as among her "strongest sellers" in costume accessories.
— Nine of the 67 retailers TDmonthly spoke with cited princess hats and accessories as favorites among the little girls in their stores. ( Watch Video) 10/4/2006 (Price: $21.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jungle Table Set by TEACUP TABLES LLC

Our hand-painted Jungle Table Set includes one palm tree-shaped table and two coconut-shaped stools. Extra stools are available. The surface is easily cleaned with a damp cloth. A small amount of assembly is necessary. The table measures 28"W X 23"H and the stools measure 12"W X 12"H. Made in the USA. 9/25/2006 (Price: $299.00)

Shear Panic by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

"The Best Game Ewe Ever Herd!" Ah, do ewe long for the life of a sheep? Bright summer days filled with games of tag and attempts to flock closer to Roger, the Heartthrob Ram? But Watch Out! The shearer wants to drag you away from all the fun and games! In Shear Panic, ewe maneuver your ewes to score points, playing tag, standing close to Roger, or trying to avoid the shearing scissors! Will your brave sheep score the most points, or will it be "Off with the wool" for ewe? ( Watch Video) 9/6/2006 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Express™ by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

Building trains is an integral part of America's history. Now the tradition continues with Express™, a unique card game for the 21st century. Reminiscent of classic card games but including new play twists, Express™ is as easy to learn as rummy. 8/28/2006 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]