TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Storage

BOX4BLOX by SIMPLASTIX INNOVATIONS LTD

The four-color, multi-tray BOX4BLOX is designed to conveniently sort and store LEGOs. Children and parents can simply place the pieces through the top, and they will be sorted through a series of trays with different-size grids so that the largest pieces remain on the top tray and the smallest fall through to the bottom. The product is made from quality ABS plastic and, when assembled, forms a 10.25” cube capable of storing up to 1,700 LEGOs. 1/30/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lisa Albin Design - Mod Rocker - Maple by IGLOOPLAY

The bent ply rocking chair will appeal to a child’s innate interest in movement as well as scale, organic form, material variation and color. The chair’s design provides an easy rock to mellow children and provides comfort while reading or playing. The rocking chair even features secret below nook to store stuffed animals. Cherry wood and walnut versions of the chair are available. Launch date: May 2006. ( Watch Video) 12/5/2007 (Price: $285.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classroom Organizer by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

The highly-functional storage unit measures 48”W x 15”D x 40”H and features removable folder partitions and shelves for large cubby trays. The unit is mounted on heavy-duty casters, which makes the unit mobile, stable and durable. The organizer, designed for 20 students, is protected with a KYDZTuff finish and comes with a lifetime warranty. This product is a 2007 Instructor Magazine Teachers’ Pick Award winner. 11/5/2007 (Price: $501.70) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Totes by AUSTIN-ABBOTT INC.

These totes measure 13.5” in. x 5” x 11.25” and come in assorted colors.
— They are a popular item at Juggles in Wakefield, R.I., according to Owner Idanna Smith. 11/1/2007 (Price: $5.99)

Mobile Toy Storage Tower by TAG TOYS INC.

Why dig through a large toy box to find a certain toy when you can store, sort, organize, and move just as many toys from place to place with this unique unit. Boxes, with clear view plexiglas windows and convenient handles holes, stack and nest securely to conserve space. Each Box is large enough to hold several toys, yet not too heavy to lift. 9/20/2007 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SPROUTZ® Toddler 2-in-1 Kitchen by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

Made from 100-percent recycled wood fiber, this natural kitchen includes a sink with a turnable faucet and sprayer and a four-burner stove. It features door-free construction and is 30" W x 15" D x 23.5” H. The product promotes better indoor air quality and may contribute up to five L.E.E.D. credits. Edgebanding is available in four colors, and the product has KYDZSafe edges, KYDZStrong construction and a KYDZTuff finish. “Parents or educators who desire to teach lessons of sustainability, recycling and good environmental practice can provide their children a practical learning setting with Sproutz furniture,” Vice President of Marketing Nick Schwarz of Jonti-Craft told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007. 8/9/2007 (Price: $214.30) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fun-Vee Storage Chest by PUZZLECRAFT FURNITURE

This wooden hummer of a toy chest is constructed like a vehicle, hand-sanded twice, primed and white lacquered. It assembles in minutes and can be personalized with paint, decals or other accessories. The front of the Fun-Vee has a seat that is 9” H x 16” W and 10” D, and the storage space measures 12.75” H x 16” W x 12.25” D. It is made in the USA and stores flat for the next generation. “You do not need a hammer, nails or glue to assemble it,” Vice President Brittany Boone of Instant Products Inc. told TDmonthly. 7/13/2007 (Price: $179.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Up-n-Down Steps by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

Part of the company’s line of children’s organizational furniture, Up-n-Down Steps helps promote independence and healthy habits by allowing children to reach the sink all by themselves. It includes safety features such as side rails with cutout hand holds and safety treads on each step. The piece measures 18" W x 23" D x 32" H. “Jonti-Craft’s attention to safe designs is second to none,” VP of Marketing Nick Schwarz told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007. 7/6/2007 (Price: $159.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Potty Bench – Training Toilet with Side Storage by BOON INC.

This training potty features two enclosed side storage spaces for organizing potty training supplies, and a pull-out drawer for easy sanitary clean-up. When the lid is closed, the potty functions as a large, sturdy stool that holds up to 300 lbs. The training toilet’s sleek, modern design includes a built-in toilet paper holder and a removable soft deflector shield. This product is a winner of the National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award. Launch date: April 2006. 6/27/2007 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oval Animal Bag by BOON INC.

A fun and practical solution for storing stuffed animals and putting them to work, the Boon Animal Bag is an oversized, plush bag covered with large, zippered windows made of transparent, durable mesh. Children can fill the bag with stuffed animals of all sizes, and then use it as a soft seat. The bag is machine washable and earth-friendly because, unlike most beanbag chairs, it does not require foam fillers. It comes in pink and green. Launch date: December 2006. ( Watch Video) 4/13/2007 (Price: $60.00) [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][?]

Mobile Single Storage Unit with Hardboard Back by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

For a new look and increased strength, Jonti-Craft has upgraded its standard furniture backs from pegboard to hardboard – at no additional cost to customers. The special hardboard is heat treated and tempered to be moisture, chip and crack resistant. “This enhancement applies not just to our Mobile Single Storage Unit, but to all storage units, lockers and other Jonti-Craft products that previously had pegboard backs (over 125 items).  The new hardboard back makes these items look more contemporary and inviting,” Nick Schwarz, director of marketing at Jonti-Craft, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007. 1/22/2007 (Price: $284.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Read-a-Round by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

The Read-a-Round, available with red or blue vinyl cushions, gives children a comfortable nook to expand their reading proficiency while building social skills. The two-sided couch has center partitions to keep books close at hand, and provides a beautiful, yet practical, literary center. The set includes the double-sided couch, two semi-circle benches, cushions, six clear tubs and four clear cubbie trays. It comes with a lifetime warranty. The product is “a piece of children’s furniture that provides both elegance and functionality,” Nick Schwarz, director of marketing at Jonti-Craft, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 1, 2006. 12/5/2006 (Price: $977.80) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]