TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Stationery

Here Comes the Bride: Paper Dolls Set by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This set of six paper dolls from the 1950s is packaged in an attractive portfolio with a clever interlocking heart closure. The dolls and their wardrobes capture the essence of that era, and today’s bride will be as charmed by them as her earlier counterpart. The paper dolls included are Bride, Groom, Maid of Honor, Best Man, Bridesmaid and Flower Girl. All have extensive wardrobes. The set will appeal to doll collectors because of its authenticity and high quality, and may also make a charming bridal shower gift. 5/2/2007 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Safari Thank You Cards by PICKLE PRODUCT, INC

The Safari stationery collection features bright colorful animals and kids. Invitation sets are also available. These high-quality cards showcase original artwork and come in hangpacks of eight with color-coordinated envelopes ($5.00) and clear plastic boxes with 10 cards and envelopes ($6.00). More than 100 styles are offered, and gift enclosures are also available. “The Pickle Product line is fun, with bright colors and lots of variety, including many theme parties (i.e., movie party, pool party, bowling party), specific boy images (camo, dinosaurs, sports), and other more general images,” David Cappetta of Pickle Product told TDmonthly. 4/23/2007 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Zara Card Set by PRINCESS ZARA INC.

This colorful card set contains 10 Princess Zara cards and 10 envelopes. Launch date: Summer 2007. 4/18/2007 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tiger Swing CardŽ by SANTORO GRAPHICS U.S.A.

Swing Cards are possibly the most detailed, well-designed and interesting cards you’ll ever see. The Tiger Swing Card is one of a multi-award-winning range of dynamic 3-D, interactive cards that come assembled with space for a personalized message. Not only do they open out to form incredible 3-D shapes, but each card is also made up of a number of moving parts that allow the objects in the center to swing back and forth. This card has been chosen as a finalist in the 19th Annual LOUIE Awards (the International Greetings Card Awards Competition). Launch date: June 2006. 4/18/2007 (Price: $6.99)

Penguin Swing CardŽ by SANTORO GRAPHICS U.S.A.

Swing Cards are possibly the most detailed, well-designed and interesting cards you’ll ever see. The Penguin Swing Card is one of a multi-award-winning range of dynamic 3-D, interactive cards that come assembled with space for a personalized message. Not only do they open out to form incredible 3-D shapes, but each card is also made up of a number of moving parts that allow the objects in the center to swing back and forth. “In addition to sending a greeting or a message, their unique swinging function encourages play and allows them to operate as collectible items,” Faye Bostock, art director's assistant at Santoro, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2006. 4/18/2007 (Price: $6.99)

Horse Friends Stationery Set by MUDPUPPY PRESS

This fun set includes 20 sheets of stationery, 20 envelopes and 30 stickers. It features animal characters, the woods and camping scenes. Launch date: Spring 2007. 3/29/2007 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Happy Camper Stationery Set by MUDPUPPY PRESS

This fun set includes 20 sheets of stationery, 20 envelopes and 30 stickers. It features greenery, horses and other animals. Launch date: Spring 2007. 3/29/2007 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Happy Camper Journal by MUDPUPPY PRESS

This 128-page journal includes a daily camp diary, an organizer, a place to record favorites and keep photos and keepsakes, sections for addresses and autographs, and much, much more. Launch date: Spring 2007. 3/29/2007 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Journal by FRECKLES & MAYA GIRLS ACCESSORIES USA

This 7.5” x 5” journal features 100 pages of cherry-colored paper that has lines on one side and a frame to draw on the other side. The front and back covers are laminated to repel spills, and a mini magenta-colored Sharpie is attached to the coil. ( Watch Video) 3/6/2007 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sketch Book by FRECKLES & MAYA GIRLS ACCESSORIES USA

This 50-page sketch pad features heavy white paper, laminated covers to repel spills, and a Freckles & Maya mini magenta Sharpie. 3/6/2007 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make-Your-Own Thank-You Notes by MADE BY HANDS

This colorful kit allows kids to create personalized notes and comes with the new KidsTALK book, “Thank You,” as well as 15 note cards, 12 card stock Pop-Outs! templates, and more than 600 fun Pop-Outs! in a portable Velcro-closing box. ( Watch Video) 2/23/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make-Your-Own Holiday Cards by MADE BY HANDS

Each kit contains everything needed to design and create 10 personalized holiday cards, including 12 templates of Pop-Outs! in various colors, shapes and sizes. Templates include die-cut embellishments for holiday and wintertime decorations, along with colored note cards and white envelopes. Make-Your-Own Holiday Cards also includes a kid-friendly portable Velcro-closing box with more than 250 Pop-Outs! for hours of fun. “Just like all our high-quality, award-winning art activity kits, Make-Your-Own Holiday Cards uses our unique Pop-Outs! (an awesome array of whimsical pop-out shapes) to provide hours of open-ended creativity,” Co-president Dena Hirschberg of Made by Hands told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007. 2/19/2007 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kooky Klickers by COURAGE BRANDS INC.

Kooky Klickers are collectible character push-pens with rubber hair and a keychain.
— “Kooky Klicker pens are unique from other pens in the past because every other month we come out with new ‘Krews’ of characters for people to collect. … It is the only pen that is used for its purpose of writing and, at the same time, is a collectible toy!” Anthony Davis, sales manager at Courage Trading Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2004.
— Kooky Klickers are a best seller at Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., according to Owner Jeanette Lauture. “The price point is reasonable for a collectible item, and the pen can use a refill … so kids can continue to use it. I’ve been selling these since last year,” she told TDmonthly in summer 2008. 1/9/2007 (Price: $3.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Children at Christmas Postcard Book by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This 30-page book features postcards of children engaged in a variety of Yuletide activities. The cards are from the era of about 1880 to 1910. “We specialize in reproducing high-quality illustration art from early children's books.  Our products often show children at play in another era (mostly from about 1880-1940), so they have a nostalgic feel and are suitable for children of all ages,” Jerry Houck, sales manager at Laughing Elephant, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2006. 11/20/2006 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]