TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Bags & Backpacks Product Category

Esther the Bunny Wheelie Bag by BEATRIX NEW YORK

This jet-setting suitcase for kids of all ages is made of heavy-duty nylon on a sturdy metal frame. The wheelie bag has an adjustable handle with multiple lock settings to size to every traveler, even grown-ups. The exterior has a large zipped pocket for quick access to toys, coloring books and snacks. An additional zip pocket can be found in the roomy interior. It features "extremely high-quality construction. [The] dual-lock handle allows for two settings so grown-up can take over if kiddo gets tired," Claire Theobald, partner at Dante Beatrix, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $94.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Big Kid Eco Pack: Peace by BEATRIX NEW YORK

These sturdy backpacks are constructed with nylon made entirely from recycled plastic water bottles and trimmed with naturally biodegradable canvas. Each pack removes seven, 16-oz. plastic bottles from the environment. Each features a large front zipped pocket, two side pockets and an interior zipped pocket. The packs are sized for kids ages 5 to 10. "[They] help your child do something to help the environment while carrying their books to school," Claire Theobald, partner at Dante Beatrix, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $56.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nigel the Shark Big Kid Backpack by BEATRIX NEW YORK

The creatures of Maakun Forest are available on these big backpacks designed for ages 5 to 10. The packs are large enough to hold textbooks, a laptop, sneakers, lunch and more. Constructed from durable, easy-to-clean nylon, they have a large front pocket and two side pockets, plus a large interior space with a smaller interior pocket. There are padded shoulder straps and a back panel with a name tag. "[It's a] mod design that both parents and kids love," Claire Theobald, partner at Dante Beatrix, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $52.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Recycle Little Kid Eco Pack by BEATRIX NEW YORK

These sturdy backpacks are constructed with nylon made entirely from recycled plastic water bottles and are trimmed with naturally biodegradable canvas. Each pack removes four, 16-oz. plastic bottles from the environment. The large interior space contains a smaller zipped pocket, and the back panel and straps are padded. The backpack is sized for children ages 2 to 5. It "helps your child do something to help the environment while carrying around his or her favorite toys," Claire Theobald, partner at Dante Beatrix, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $46.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dieter the Monkey Little Kid Backpack by BEATRIX NEW YORK

Inhabited by the creatures of Maakun Forest, these little packs are designed to hold everything a tot needs for a busy day. Constructed from durable nylon and laminated canvas to make them extra easy to clean, they feature roomy interior space with a smaller zipped pocket. There's a padded back panel with a name tag and padded shoulder straps. The backpacks are sized for kids ages 2 to 5. Launch date: June 15, 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $42.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Side Bag by FRECKLES & MAYA GIRLS ACCESSORIES USA

This bright side bag is made to drape over the shoulder and across the body. It features a soft, furry exterior and shiny satin interior and straps. 8/21/2009 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Momma Couture - City Bag by MOMMA COUTURE

Momma Couture offers a line of bags created for fashionable, on-the-go Mommas and Poppas and their kids. The fashion-forward bags are designed to meet the style needs of the parents carrying them as well as being functional. Much of the function is provided in the form of insulation that can be found within the bags that allows bottles, sippy cups, snacks and wipes to be kept at the right temperature and moist. The messenger-style City Bag features water- and stain-resistant canvas and nickel hardware, a top zip-closure, a 60" adjustable strap, six interior, elasticized pockets, a key ring hook, an oversized ring on the outside, and a coordinating wristlet and changing pad. All of the bags are 100-percent compliant with CPSIA lead and phthalate regulations. Launch date: March 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $135.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eco Snoopers® Backpacks by PECOWARE

Eco-Snoopers plush products are designed to be cute and quirky, and carry back-stories that invite children to use their imagination. Eco-Snoopers products prime a child’s natural curiosity into areas that deal with the environment and in preserving the earth's natural resources, in a fun and creative manner. The backpack comes in five different characters, with more slated for release into 2010. Launch date: May 2009. 7/17/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puppy Backpack by STEPHEN JOSEPH, INC.

Now little kids can mimic big sis and bro with their own designer backpack. Made of lighweight vinyl, it's perfect for toting around favorite toys and stuffed animals. ( Watch Video) 7/16/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dinosaur Backpack by Wildkin

This sturdy backpack will help kids get their stuff from point A to point B. ( Watch Video) 7/16/2009

Ladybug Backpack by CROCODILE CREEK

This brightly colored backpack can help kids tote their tomes to school.Sturdy back packs are just the right size for younger children. Bold colors and designs. Back packs are 11.5"W X 14" H.
— In a November 2011 survey about best selling educational items, Elmer Carranza, assistant manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that, "We have backpacks from Crocodile Creek... people love the designs. We sell about 3 a month."
( Watch Video) 7/16/2009 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Camouflage Large gonto Bag by gonto bags

This gonto bag features Camouflage 100% cotton fabric lined with grey nylon an adjustable 2" black strap with shoulder cushion, and orange thread detailing. Handle strap on side. Two outside pockets and one deep inside pocket for water bottle. Pre-formed square bottom. Drawstring closure. The Large gonto is great for an activity filled day. Pack with change of clothes and shoes or swim trunks, towel and snorkel gear for a day at the pool/beach. Easy to carry while walking, riding your bike, skateboarding, or rollerblading. Large D-ring to clip keys on. Durable and lightweight. Easy to fold and pack in a suitcase. Machine washable. Measures 8.5 x 8.5 x 18 inches. ( Watch Video) 7/14/2009 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Red Cotton Large gonto Bag by gonto bags

This gonto bag features Red 100% cotton fabric lined with grey nylon, an adjustable 2" black strap with shoulder cushion and detailed with black thread. Handle strap on the side. Two outside pockets and one deep inside pocket for water bottle. Pre-formed square bottom. Drawstring closure. The Large gonto is great for an activity filled day. Pack with change of clothes and shoes or swim trunks, towel and snorkel gear for a day at the pool/beach. Easy to carry while walking, riding your bike, skateboarding, or rollerblading. Large D-ring to clip keys on. Durable and lightweight. Easy to fold and pack in a suitcase. Machine washable. Measures 8.5 x 8.5 x 18 inches. ( Watch Video) 7/14/2009 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Green Corduroy Large gonto Bag by gonto bags

This gonto bag features Green Corduroy cotton/nylon fabric lined with orange nylon, an adjustable 2" black strap with shoulder cushion, and detailed with blue thread. Handle trap on side. Two outside pockets, deep inside pocket for water bottle. Pre-formed square bottom. Drawstring closure. The Large gonto is great for and activity-filled day. Pack games and books for car trips. Easy to carry while walking, riding your bike, skateboarding, or rollerblading. Large D-ring to clip keys on. Durable and lightweight. Easy to fold and pack in a suitcase. Machine washable. Measures 8.5 x 8.5 x 18 inches. 7/14/2009 (Price: $42.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grey Corduroy Large gonto Bag by gonto bags

This gonto bag features Grey Corduroy cotton/nylon lined with orange poly/nylon, an adjustable 2" black strap with shoulder cushion, and detailed with yellow thread. Handle strap on side. Two outside pockets and one deep pocket for water bottle. Pre-formed square bottom. Drawstring closure. The Large gonto is great for an activity-filled day. Pack games and books for car trips. Easy to carry while walking, riding your bike, skateboarding, or rollerblading. Large D-ring to clip keys on. Durable and lightweight. Easy to fold and pack in suitcase. Machine washable. Measures 8.5 x 8.5 x 18 inches. 7/14/2009 (Price: $42.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Beetle Kid's Backpack by OZIQUE LLC

This polyester backpack is outfitted with two side pockets, a BPA-free plastic drink bottle, and two front pockets — one open and one zipped. It has padded straps and a padded back, and measures 10" W x 13" H x 4.5" L at the base. The backpack is available in three other designs. 6/5/2009 (Price: $36.95)

Rebelle Backpack: Matrix Red by REBELLE INC.

Show style with the Rebelle Red Matrix backpack. Can be used as a book bag, a backpack, an overnight bag or a sports bag. The backpack features laminated spandex and colorful accents as well as detachable, tradeable wristlet and belts. 5/27/2009 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ladybug Backpack by BLABLA

Handknit in Peru from 100-percent cotton, this backpack features a smiling ladybug and has soft, green straps. It measures 10" x 8". 4/15/2009 (Price: $42.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doofy and His Foony Friends by DOOFFLE CORPORATION

This line of plush tote characters is accompanied by storybooks. Launch date: February 2009. ( Watch Video) 4/14/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Kid Furry Backpack by BEATRIX NEW YORK

Featuring forest characters and available in three designs (Jean-Pierre, shown; Droolie; and Fei-Fei), this backpack has faux-fur straps and sides, plus one interior pocket. It measures 9" x 12" x 5.5". 3/4/2009 (Price: $48.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Portable Playtime™ Kids Backpack - Pirate by PORTABLE PLAYTIME™

This large-sized kids backpack has pockets for a laptop, pens and pencils, cell phone, and more while featuring pirate-themed images on the front.  Machine washable and also available in different themes. 2/16/2009 (Price: $20.00)

Sea Life Kidzsack by KIDZSACK

The Kidzsack is a high quality, multifunctional, and durable bag with a screenprint that kids can color in using the 8 provided color markers. The Sea Life Kidzsack design includes common sea creatures such as a dolphin, stingray, and octopus. ( Watch Video) 12/19/2008 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PakNak™ - Pinky by PAKNAK

PakNaks are decorative accessories that transform plain backpacks, bags and other stuff into personalized, ever-changing, colorful works of art. With more than 40 designs that are interchangeable, weather resistant and quickly and easily adhere (no ironing, sewing or pinning!), PakNak makes changing style easy, especially since they stick on with super-strong, custom, self-adhesive Velcro. PakNaks make terrific birthday party giveaways, tooth fairy leave-behinds, incentives, gifts, luggage identifiers and more. The newest designs are made from recycled plastic and are phthalate free. Launch date: January 8, 2007. 12/12/2008 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kidzsack Back Sack by KIDZSACK

Kidzsack is an eco-friendly, creative backsack for kids. The fabric is 10-oz. canvas, made from 100-percent recycled cotton and soda bottles. The front of the sack is screenprinted and eight washable, non-toxic markers are included. Kids color, parents wash, and kids recolor — a great reusable activity kit. "It isn't a one-time craft that sits on a shelf collecting dust. As a parent of four, I'm very interested in long-lasting crafts that encourage creativity," Owner Tina Hill of Kidzsack told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: October 15, 2007. 12/8/2008 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Backpack by FIESTA

The plush, animal-shaped backpack is available in three varieties: 16" Panda, 15" Black Bear and 16" Red Panda. Launch date: March 2009. 12/2/2008 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]