TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Creative Activities Product Category

Pocket Portfolio For Boys by ROYLCO INC

A petite package to stack for whenever a child needs an activity. Each portfolio includes over 100 awesome drawings to color plus 4 rubbing plates and 8 crayons. Simply lay the drawing over the rubbing plates and rub with the included crayons to create cool textures and patterns. Use Pocket Portfolios to exercise fine motor skills, expand vocabulary, and promote creative thinking. There are 120 pieces in all. Launch date: August 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pocket Portfolio For Girls by ROYLCO INC

A petite package to stack for whenever a child needs an activity. Each portfolio includes over 100 awesome drawings to color plus 4 rubbing plates and 8 crayons. Simply lay the drawing over the rubbing plates and rub with the included crayons to create cool textures and patterns. Use Pocket Portfolios to exercise fine motor skills, expand vocabulary, and promote creative thinking. There are 120 pieces in all. Launch date: August 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pocket Portfolio Coloring Kit by ROYLCO INC

A petite package to stack for whenever a child needs an activity. Each portfolio includes over 100 awesome drawings to color plus 4 rubbing plates and 8 crayons. Simply lay the drawing over the rubbing plates and rub with the included crayons to create cool textures and patterns. Use Pocket Portfolios to exercise fine motor skills, expand vocabulary, and promote creative thinking. There are 120 pieces in all. Launch date: August 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tub-Art Pirate Set by EDUSHAPE LTD.

Tub-Art Pirate provides great bath/pool time fun and memories. Comes complete with four non-toxic soap crayons, a toddler safe, "What would I look like if I were a Pirate?" Hi-Def mirror and 2 large double sided pirate themed Edu-Foam drawing pads, all of which adhere to tiles when wet. Canyons simply wipes clean with water and is also great for drawing on tile, mirror and glass. Launch date: March 2012.
— As of 09/17/2012 this product had 3 out of 5 stars from 2 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: The crayons work well; the pirate mirror is a fun accessory. Cons: The foam coloring pieces are very difficult to erase. 7/5/2012 (Price: $16.5) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Edu-Fit Mega Pack by EDUSHAPE LTD.

Baby Fitness Center. Baby sized innovative products to develop baby's fine and gross motor skills and strengthen core muscles. Includes Edu-Training Mat, Edu-Weights (only 1.5 ounces each), Power Stretch and My First Ball. A perfect gift set or each available separately. Launch date: June 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rock 'n Table by EDUSHAPE LTD.

Edushape's new Rock 'n Table is an adorable play table for two toddlers, but turn it upside down and it instantly converts to a see saw. Brightly colored and extremely sturdy, it is a toddler’s dream for both indoor & outdoor play. Launch date: August 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $100.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Show Me a Story by STOREY PUBLISHING

Children love to make up stories, and these 40 creative projects and activities encourage them to free their storytelling instincts. Younger children will love making story stones and a storytelling jar, and then will love using them to create stories of their own, while older kids will enjoy word grab bags, story walks, and journaling exercises. For everyone ages 5 to 12, whatever their reading level, this book has everything needed to spark an infinite number of child-created stories. 144 pages. Launch date: September 2012. 7/2/2012 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wet-Erase Coloring Kit by HEALTH SCIENCE LABS

The Wet-Erase coloring kit comes with 3 stone paper coloring scenes and a set of patented wet-erase crayons that wipe off with a damp cloth for multiple use. Launch date: 2012. 6/27/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SpongeBob Squarepants™ 3in1 Book by LEE PUBLICATIONS

Play with your favorite SpongeBob Squarepants™ characters in this 3in1 activity book. The activities include Magic Pen® Painting, Invisible Ink and Sticker Puzzles. The Special Pen reveals the invisibly printed pictures. The Special Pen also produces a rainbow of colors instantly. Unscramble the stickers to create a surprise picture. Each book includes 24 pages of fun, a special pen and 2 jumbled sticker puzzles. 6/25/2012 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer™ 3in1 Book by LEE PUBLICATIONS

Play and learn with your favorite Dora the Explorer™ characters. The activities include Magic Pen® Painting, Invisible Ink and Sticker Puzzles. The Special Pen reveals the invisibly printed pictures. The Special Pen also produces a rainbow of colors instantly. Unscramble the stickers to create a surprise picture.
Book 1: Each book includes 24 pages of fun and a special pen.
Book 2: Each book includes 24 pages of fun, a special pen and 2 jumbled sticker puzzles. 6/25/2012 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

11 PC Girl's Chef Kit by CURIOUS CHEF INC.

With tools that come in a wonderful fuchsia color, little ones will be proud to have their own kitchen tools to help mom or dad cook fantastic meals. Kids will be learning valuable life skills while having a fun-filled time full of smiles. This kit includes a Pink/Green Apron, Whisk, Large Spatula, 6PC Measuring Spoon Set, Large Poly Spoon, Flower Cookie Cutter, Shopping List and Sticker Set. Launch date: February 2012. 6/25/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magic Yarn Twister Drop Spindle by HARRISVILLE DESIGNS INC.

This handmade drop spindle lets kids take raw fleece that's been washed, dyed, and carded and then make their own yarn, to be used in various crafts. ( Watch Video) 6/21/2012

Read All About Me Activity Book by ALEX BRANDS

Kids can make a colorful book about themselves, their family, friends, school and hobbies. Color, create and bind together the 12 activity sheets to create this unique book. Crayons, markers, glue, glitter, scissors, and 24 additional sheets of construction paper are included.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys 6/19/2012 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Mini Kit by ARTISANDS

Ahoy, matey. Sail the seven seas with a pirate, ship, parrot and treasure chest. Includes 9 tubes of sand and 8 sheets to design. 6/8/2012 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster Mini Kit by ARTISANDS

Don't be frightened...it's just ArtiSands Monster kit. Frankenstein, Dracula, the Hunchback and a swamp monster are waiting to come to life in this frighteningly fun kit. Includes 9 tubes of sand and 8 sheets to design. 6/8/2012 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Party in a Box! Fantasy by ARTISANDS

Party in a Box! Fantasy is fast, fun, educational and has easy clean up. Includes 24 fantasy Sandesigns, 14 tubes of vibrant, colorfast sand, 8 no mess trays, 8 frames and a tablecloth for quick and easy clean up. 6/8/2012 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

E-Rangers Headquarters by PLAYMOBIL INC.

With a detachable roof and changeable transparencies in the command canter. The balance Racer can be turned into a propeller or a jet-car racer. Launch date: August 2012. 5/25/2012 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puppet-on-a-Stick™ by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.

Three oversized puppets on sticks inspire dramatic play with silly faces, movable mouths and endless possibilities.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Toy Award Seal; 2012 Oppenheim SNAP (Special Needs Adaptable Products) Award. 5/25/2012 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

123 Airport Shuttle Bus by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Get to the airport on time with the 1.2.3 Airport Shuttle Bus. Equipped with a luggage compartment, this shuttle can accommodate three passengers and one driver, all included. This set, with its colorful and rounded pieces, is perfect for toddlers who love toys on wheels. Recommended for ages 18 months and up.
— David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in an October 2014 survey that Playmobil 123 was one of his store's best-selling line of preschool toys. 5/25/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sprouts Cure It! My Very Own Doctor Set by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

Chunky tools made from durable, soft plastic are perfect for encouraging imaginative play. Includes stethoscope, syringe, bandage, ear scope and thermometer. All pieces store in a vinyl doctor’s bag measuring 6.75"W x 5"H.
Awards: 2012 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Gold Seal Award. 5/25/2012 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sunflowers Master Kitz by KIDZAW INC

Sunflowers have been become an iconic symbol of van Gogh's work. Many of his Sunflower paintings were done in the Yellow House in Arles and were used to decorate the room he created for Gauguin.  The vibrant colors and simplistic beauty of the paintings have led many artists to try and duplicate their beauty.  The Sunflowers Master Kitz includes all the tools your child needs to create their own Sunflowers masterpiece and the learning materials to deepen their understanding of van Gogh the artist and the time he spent in Arles. Each Sunflowers Master Kitz contains: A sturdy, re-usable art tool box with magnetic closures; 3 Custom Acrylic Paints (child friendly); 1 van Gogh Roller specially designed to replicate van Gogh’s active stroke; 2 re-usable Sunflower stencils; 1 foam paint brush; 2 pieces deluxe art paper; Fun, easy-to-understand van Gogh learning materials; Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 5/25/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Graham by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Graham's favorite place is the skateboard park, where he hangs out with friends and tries out the latest skateboard tricks while listening to cool music. Grahams outfit includes 1 T-shirt, 1 pair of dungarees, shoes, baseball cap, scarf.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 5/23/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make - a - Mask by MUDPUPPY PRESS

Make a mask, not a mess. Have some Mudpuppy's Make-a-Masks on hand for a creative activity at any children's party or gathering. Just add some crayons, markers, or paint and let the fun begin. Each tablet has 20 tear-off paper masks ready to be colored in. 5 each of 4 designs. 20 paper masks in 4 designs. Pre-cut eyeholes. Pre-cut colored elastic for attaching masks included. Sold in shrinkwrapped 7" square (18 cm) books. Printed with nontoxic soy-based inks. Recommended for children age 4+. Launch date: May 2012. 5/21/2012 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

100 pc Glow in the Dark Blocks by CITIBLOCS LLC

100 piece GLOW IN THE DARK building block set. The building fun doesn't have to stop when the lights go off. Safe and non-toxic glow paint adds a new dimension to block building. Set includes 70 glow blocks and 30 natural color blocks. Building guide included.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 5/18/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Newspaper Builders by ROYLCO INC

Go green with a new and innovative approach to building. Don’t toss out newspapers: recycle them to build incredible geometric sculptures. Tape the included tubes to both ends of a sheet of newspaper. Roll up the newspaper and secure with tape to make a connecting paper rod. Includes durable plastic connectors that fit into the rods. Follow the step-by-step instructions in the guide to make a triangular pyramid, a square anti-prism or design kids can design their own creations in the classroom, gymnasium or playground. Includes guide. 36 connectors, 200 rod-tubes.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 5/18/2012 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]