TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Kites

Giant Butterfly Kite by SKYDOG KITES LLC

Float like a Butterfly with these beautiful Skydog creations. Easy to fly and made of durable ripstop nylon and fiberglass, these Butterflies and Bugs will be fun flying favorites for many years. 4/30/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rainbow Diamond Kite, 30-Inch by IN THE BREEZE

Made with weather resistant rip stop polyester fabric and fiberglass rods. 30-inch long by 30-inch wide - with (3) 12-feet tails. Bold bright colors - easy assembly. Kite bag, kite line and handle included. Easy to fly in winds ranging from 6~20 mph. 4/30/2013 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Balloon Blast™ by ALDO LLC

Balloon Blast® is a new toy that makes you enjoy flying your balloon high in the sky. It is fun and open to many different activities both indoor and outdoors! Makes any balloon an instant kite. Now it also includes a MICRO - KITE !! AVAILABLE IN RED AND GREEN ! 1/18/2013 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

UglyDoll 29-inch Nylon Kite: Ox by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph. 9/21/2012 (Price: $16.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

UglyDoll 29-inch Nylon Kite: Uppy by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph. 9/21/2012 (Price: $16.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

UglyDoll 31-inch Nylon Kite: Wage by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph. 9/21/2012 (Price: $16.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

UglyDoll 30-inch Nylon Kite: Ice-Bat by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

These kites are made of Nylon, W/Fiberglass Rods, and come with Line, Handle, & SkyTails. Wind Range: 5 - 20 mph. 9/21/2012 (Price: $16.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Small Indian Totem by EOLO SPORT INC

37" 3D Totem Pop-Up kite flies high above the ground. This kite sets up in three easy steps and is ready to fly in seconds. No assembly required. No loose parts. Open the package, pull the Pop Up Kite system closed, attach the string cord and be ready to fly. The 3D Totem stands tall in the sky at kids' control. Designed, cut and shaped for maximum flight with a 23" wing span. This kite includes a high performance special kite handle with 33 lb. 3 Ply cord over 115 feet long. Use outdoors for great kite fun or hang indoors for unique decoration. 4/3/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Parents® Bug Flyers™ by MANHATTAN TOY

Soar & Spin kites feature 2 ways to fly - throw it or spin it around. Flyer set includes 1 flyer and 1 holding stick. Flyer features nylon body on a hard plastic frame with a 3D plastic head. To clean: wash with a damp cloth and wipe softly. Launch date: January 2012. 2/13/2012 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wind n Sun Kites by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

The innovative Wind n Sun Specialty Kites were design with the Museum, Gift and Specialty customer in mind. There is a wide selection to choose from and each WNS kite has incredible graphics. The Wind n Sun also includes Lawn & Garden decor. "Customers will not only want to fly these kites you will see them displayed in children's bedrooms as room decor," Richard Brady, SR VP of Sales at BrainStormProducts/X Kites told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2012. ( Watch Video) 12/29/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3-D Toy Story Wingbox Nylon Kite by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

This easy-to-assemble 38" kite is made from ripstop nylon and features the images of characters from Disney/Pixar's Toy Story films.
— Sue Hottel, co-owner of No Kidding in Mattapoisett, Mass., told TDmonthly in summer 2010 that her store sells 50 to 60 kites each month.
— In a July 2010 survey of 38 retailers, three cited kites as a top-selling product. 8/10/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blue Angels U.S. Navy Kite by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

With a wingspan of 30” and height of 31”, this nylon jet stunt kite features a fiberglass airframe and includes Skytails, a line and a dual-control handle. The wind rating for this style is 7 to 15 mph.
— “A personal favorite of mine are the Blue Angels Kites. Our store is down the road from MCAS Miramar (formerly Miramar Naval Air Station). Many military people live in our community and we see military aircraft regularly, so this kite is really popular. In general, our Brainstorm kites outsell all our others. They’re priced well and have some really fun styles,” Cynthia Wyatt, president of Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego, told TDmonthly in July 2010. 7/28/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Solar Airship by WILD CREATIONS

Made from heat-attracting "Absorba" plastic, this giant solar airship needs only a small amount of sunlight to cause the air inside to expand and thus lift the airship into the sky. It measures 26' long. Awards: Tillywig Toy Awards Sterling Fun Winner 7/21/2010 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Air Balloon Kite by PREMIER KITES INC.

Designed to resemble a hot air balloon, this whimsical nylon kite features a durable but lightweight fiberglass frame.
—  Five of 43 specialty retailers told TDmonthly in May 2010 that kites are a best seller.  Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center Inc. in Paoli, Pa., which stocks Premier Kites, cited sales of 65 kites in April 2010.
—"They have a really good quality," said Ginger Milligan, co-owner of Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope, Ala., in 1Q 2011.
— Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., told TDmonthly in a November 2014 survey that Premier Kites is their store's best-selling brand of flying toys. 6/7/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nova Kite by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

The bright colors and complex design of the Nova kite from Jakks Pacific make it an engaging kite that is satisfying to watch and fly. Box kites are well known to be very stable in steady winds, making them great kites for beginners while offering enough visual interest and the opportunity for impressive acrobatics on a slackened line.
— Eight percent of 37 retailers said during a March 2010 survey that kites are their top-selling sports and outdoor item. 3/29/2010

Boxed Kite by ESCO TOYS

25" boxed kite in assorted colors. Assembly instructions included. Packaged in a 4"x26" poly-bag with header. 2/18/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Trigger Stunt Kite by HQ KITES & DESIGNS USA

This is a fun, fast and furious two-string sport kite designed to provide excellent value for the money. The 69" wingspan is made with a durable fiberglass frame and a ripstop polyester sail for long-lasting excitement. The Trigger comes ready to fly with control handles, a flying line and instructions. Launch date: January 15, 2010. 2/11/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bird of Paradise Kite by PREMIER KITES INC.

Designed especially for beginning kite fliers, the colorful Bird of Paradise from Premier Kites features a durable but lightweight fiberglass frame, and strong, bright ripstop nylon. Kids can send this graceful avian into clear skies on winds between 6 and 20 mph with the included 300’ of 50-lb Dacron kite string. The string comes on a plastic handle, and the kite is packaged in a reusable carry case.
— Thirteen percent of 60 retailers surveyed in March 2009 listed kites as their best-selling outdoor or sports toy, with sales of between six and a dozen per month. 3/27/2009 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Milennium Falcon Kite by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

Darth Vader's Tie Fighter maneuvers in behind Luke Skywalker's X-Wing. Tension is high before Han Solo's Millennium Falcon swoops in to bail out his friend. This is the first assortment of kites based on the vehicles of Star Wars. These high performance nylon kites are at least 3’ long and include a special High Speed Winder. 2/3/2009 (Price: $24.99)

Blue Angel Delta Kite by HQ KITES & DESIGNS USA

Take to the skies with this high-flying jet kite. Stable and easy-to-fly with its built-in flame tail. Hand sewn with a tough ripstop nylon sail and durable fiberglass frame for years of use. Includes flying line and winder. Launch date: January 26, 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hydro-Wind Kit by HORIZON FUEL CELL TECHNOLOGIES PTE. LTD.

This clean-energy set created for use at home or school uses fuel cells and allows kids to learn about wind energy as well as create hydrogen using wind and water; thus kids make their own scientific demonstrations. The set includes a water/gas storage module, a reversible fuel cell, a miniature wind turbine, an electric motor, a propeller blade and a manual. Launch date: Fall 2008. 12/2/2008 (Price: $89.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I'm a Jolly Roger Flag by FLAPPIN FLAGS

This pirate-themed flag features a skull and crossbones and comes in three sizes. : 12" x 18"; 3' x 5'; and 28" x 40". 10/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cosmic UFO by AMAZING INNOVATIONS / AbsolutelyNew

Dubbed “the latest in high-flying technology,” this rotating UFO model utilizes an airfoil and stabilizer disc to dance through the air in a style all its own. The lightweight design can be accessorized with streamers for a more dramatic flight, and the product folds flat for easy storage and on-the-go convenience. It is available in various sizes. "Spinning in circles and flashing in the sun, this Cosmic UFO is much more exciting than your average kite!" Public Relations Director Jill Beaverson of Amazing Innovations told TDmonthly. 5/22/2007 (Price: $8.99)

Keychain Kites by PREMIER KITES INC.

New Keychain Kites are terrific for small children because there are no sticks to break or lose. They fly great, have terrific graphics, include a flying line, and are neatly folded into a compact keychain package. They are available in Smiley, Tie Dye, Ladybug, Primary and Calypso. Launch date: January 1, 2007. ( Watch Video) 3/6/2007 (Price: $5.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flying Ships by NEW TECH KITES

Kids can sail the skies with these beautifully detailed 3-D ship kites. They are easy to fly and have long nylon streamer tails that provide a visual wake. The kites are available in three styles: Viking Ship, Colorful Ship and Pirate Ship. 12/4/2006 (Price: $25.00)