TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Appliances

My First Creative Collage™ Monsters by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

It’s time to make some funny Monster friends. Peel, stick and reveal colorful pictures perfect to hang and display. What kinds of Monsters live under the sea, in outer space or deep in the forest? Create these cool collages to find out. Young children create their designs by matching colors and textures in three simple steps. Launch date: October 2012. 10/18/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gourmet Fridge by HAPE

The Gourmet Fridge is a modern white wood cabinet-style refrigerator with a top-mounted freezer and six ice cubes ready to provide instant refreshment. Hape Marketing Manager Robin Lehnert told TDmonthly, "High-quality Baltic Birch plywood materials combine with a modern, realistic design in lifestyle colors for this working ice-maker." Launch date: February 2010. ( Watch Video) 4/14/2010 (Price: $119.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Slinky® Dog Fan by POOF-SLINKY INC.

Push the button and Slinky Dog spins his nose to keep you cool. Launch Date: March 2010. 3/2/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Silver Ion HEPA Air Purifier for Flu Virus by ALEN CORP.

This Silver Ion HEPA Air Filter is designed for homes with kids seeking to reduce airborne viruses that cause the flu. The HEPA air filter is coated with silver, an eco-friendly and non-toxic substance naturally occurring in nature that provides anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-viral protection. The Silver Ion HEPA filter is more affordable than other air sterilization methods and is designed to be extremely efficient when compared to ultraviolet technology alone. The Silver Ion HEPA filter reduces up to 50 percent of airborne viruses that cause the flu after 24 hours of use, and eliminates 99 percent of airborne allergens, 98 percent of bacteria, and up to 50 percent of the viruses that cause influenza. It's "perfect for a child's room or common high-traffic areas in the home," Akiko Tanaka, PR coordinator for Alen Corp., told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 15, 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $149) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Submarine Night Light by UNIQUE PRODUX INC.

This porcelain night light features a distinctive submarine design. Launch date: July 15, 2009. 8/6/2009 (Price: $17.95)

"It's a Zoo in Here" Porcelain Night Light by UNIQUE PRODUX INC.

This detailed night light includes a 4-watt bulb and swivel plug. Launch date: July 15, 2009. 8/6/2009 (Price: $17.95)

Paralda by ALEN CORP.

Named Respiratory Management Magazine's "New Product of the Year" for 2009, Paralda is an eco-friendly, RoHS compliant, Energy Star rated HEPA UV air purifier with 99.97-percent air cleaning efficiency. It is designed for babies and children's rooms because it contains zero lead components and is quiet. Its UV lamp is designed to last up to five years and sterilizes airborne viruses that cause the flu. It is available in the following colors: Bamboo Green, Twilight or Espresso. "Paralda was the first HEPA UV air purifier in the U.S. market to meet strict green standards — it is environmentally friendly by meeting all RoHS requirements and is Energy Star rated — using less energy than a standard light bulb," Ria Romano, PR manager for Alen Corp., told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 15, 2009. ( Watch Video) 7/19/2009 (Price: $499.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clean Hands Helper by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

This portable hand-washing station, without plumbing, encourages hand-washing habits to help keep everyone healthy while meeting licensing requirements. The water is heated 20° F by the tankless, on-demand water heater. The water pump has a flow rate of up to one-half gallon per minute. The tank (blue) for the non-potable clean water holds five gallons, and the waste-water tank (gray) holds six gallons. There is a catch tray under the tanks. Mistake-proof connectors mean the clean- and waste-water tanks cannot be inadvertently switched around. Quick-connecting hook ups for the tanks have an internal valve to prevent spills when disconnected, and the faucet is ADA compliant. The sinks are 5" deep and come in stainless steel or FDA approved plastic. There is a storage shelf in the adult height portable sink, and coin-locked doors are in the back for safety. Other safety features include UL and NSF approved components, a power switch inside the cabinet, four heavy duty locking casters, and openings for cord management. Launch date: 2009. 12/19/2008 (Price: $1691.60) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

KAUZBOTS by KAUZBOTS

KAUZBOTS is passionate about inspiring kids and adults to change the world — one kause at a time. Each 18” plush toy robot is handcrafted by a human and passionate about a specific kause. For each KAUZBOT (or accompanying apparel) purchased, 10 percent of the retail price is donated to the kauze that is close to that robot’s heart. More than just a cool robot, KAUZBOTS inspire action and support kauses. Launch date: December 2008.
— Clifford Jackson, manager of The Wizard's Chest in Denver, Colo., told TDmonthly in July 2010 that his store sold about a dozen KAUZBOTS over the last month. 12/12/2008 (Price: $24.99)