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

Marvin's Magic Drawing Board by MARVIN'S MAGIC

The fun and educational drawing and coloring toy for ages 4 and up. Create endless colorful pictures and effects without any paints or crayons – and no mess. Create effortless works of art by just gliding the tool across the Magic Drawing Board. 5/18/2012 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mist Lily Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This fairy dress comes complete with glittery wings which are attached. The top is made with blue velour spandex and it has an insert of pink glitter netting adorned with organza ruffle. The skirt showcases petals made with blue and pink glitter netting. The underlayer is made with blue and magenta tulle, and stiff fuchsia organza for volume. The underskirt is made with pink lining to prevent scratching. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $33.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairy Blossom Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This is a charming fairy dress with glitter wings attached. The top is made with green velour spandex and two-tone green shimmery taffetta, and it's adorned with three burgundy silk flowers. Elasticized straps are embelished with organza capped sleeves.  The wings are made with two-tone green organza. The skirt has a rose lining and layers of magenta and lime green stiff tulle for volume. The petals on the skirt are made with magenta and two-tone green organza. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twinkle Twinkle Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Gorgeous fairy dress with a full size stretchy velvet bodysuit. The skirt is made with layers of fuchsia and turquoise tulle, and it's trimmed with hot pink sequins. The top has elasticized straps embellished with sequins, and it's adorned with three silky magenta flowers. Launch date: June 2011. 5/11/2012 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon Cape Toddler Range, XS by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This is an adorable little cape made with green/black laminated foil. The scales are made with yellow felt, and the teeth are made with white flock. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Frog Cape Toddler Range by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Our Frog Cape is made with light green crushed panne and it features a laminated hood for structure. The eyes are made with black and white flock, and the mouth and nose are outlined with black flock. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairy Cape Toddler Range by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This charming fairy cape is made with multicolored Tinkerbell panne, and it's trimmed with silver metallic bias. The back is adorned with a set of laminated wings, which are embellished with pink flowers. The front features velcro closure. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Cape Toddler Range by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Satin Cape with an overlay of glittery silver organza. The back is embellished with a silver crown. The front has a white bow with a velcro closure, and the cape is trimmed with a silver metallic bias. Launch date: May 2012.
— In a December 2013 survey two out of 10 retailers said that Creative Education costumes were their best-selling Halloween products. 5/11/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Page Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This dress has a top made with fuchsia velour spandex which is adorned with a golden Fleur De Lis. The straps are elasticized for comfort, and the top is trimmed with a fancy golden metallic bias. The skirt has a rose lining to prevent scratching, layers of paris pink tulle for volume, and a top layer made with sparkly netting. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Princess Glitter Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This beautiful Princess Glitter Dress is a perfect fit for all princesses in training. The top is made with light pink velour, it's adorned with a silver crown, and it's trimmed with a silver metallic bias. The skirt has a pink lining to prevent scratching, a layer of rosette stiff tulle for volume, and it's topped with peony glitter netting. "This dress is our own unique design and it's hand made in Canada," Veesha Knight, Pink Poppy Brand Manager for Creative Education of Canada, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2012. 5/11/2012 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3D Kaleidoscope Giant Chalk by CRAYOLA LLC

Kids can create their own outdoor art, then view it in awesome 3D and Kaleidoscope effects. Dual-ended Crayola® 3D Kaleidoscope Giant Chalk makes it a cinch to create fabulous 3D art. Giant chalk lasts a full seven times longer than regular chalk sticks. 4/30/2012 (Price: $13.99)

Angel Kisses Nail Pen by PIGGY PAINT LLC

Soft, Light Pink Nail Polish. Piggy Paint Nail Pen has a felt tip for easy coverage and quick drying results. Piggy Paint Nail Pens are packaged as shown. 4/30/2012 (Price: $8.99)

Snap Case Art Supplies by XONEX

Sets of essential art materials for on-the-go artists. High-quality Thin Markers, Colored Pencils, Watercolor Pencils, and Oil Pastels in clear durable cases. Inner trays neatly hold materials. Expandable handle and snap closure. Descriptive label. AP Non-Toxic. Launch date: January 2012. 4/27/2012 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tall-Stacker Mighty Monkey Playset by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

Now youngsters can take pegging to a whole new level of excitement when playing with this versatile building set that combines popular Tall-Stacker Pegs with Mighty Monkey Pegs. Kids can stack colorful pegs and create different configurations for their monkeys to play. Use the included monkey figurines to swing from a vine, zoom down the slide or ride the elevator basket — with the Tall-Stacker Mighty Monkey Playset, the thrills are endless. "The Tall-Stacker Mighty Monkey Playset encourages free-form building and role-play, while fostering creativity and imagination," Mary Dolan, public relations coordinator for Patch Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 4/27/2012 (Price: $29.99)

Candy Construction™ by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

Build some sweet structures. Stretches creativity, problem solving and fine motor skills. Includes chunky, durable candy pieces in a variety of fun, familiar designs plus Activity Guide with illustrated, step-by-step building directions. Largest piece measures 7"L x 1⁄2“ in diameter. Launch date: January 2012. 4/24/2012 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sensory Balance Toy by EDUSHAPE LTD.

Made of safe, uniquely shaped, brightly colored and highly textured dense foam, this toy is designed for purposes beyond fun. Made for one or more players, it teaches agility and consequence while developing Fine/Gross Motor Skills, Reasoning, Logic, Hand-Eye Coordination, Socialization, Tactile Sensory Development, Color Matching and is an easy to grasp toy. Highly textured pieces make it easy for small hands, as well as Special Needs hands, to grip. As opposed to toys that ask players to retain balance while removing pieces, this is a stack and balance toy. Launch date: June 2012. ( Watch Video) 4/24/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Artist on the Go by BEGINAGAIN

A complete art kit for families on the go. This natural cotton carry case with built in crayon holster, pencil holders and pockets is fully equipped with a 6"x9" recycled paper notepad, 10 soy crayons, 5 drawing stencils including a 6" ruler (metric and inches), 2 wood pencils, and plenty of storage! Perfect  for restaurants when waiting for your food, airports, and road trips. This 8"x10"carry case fits in a baby bag and has built in handles for the little ones to carry proudly. Made from Plants - primarily natural cotton, soy, paper. 4/11/2012 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The LEGO Ideas Book by Daniel Lipkowitz by DK PUBLISHING INC.

The book is divided into six themed chapters—transportation, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure, and useful makes—each with basic templates of key models and spreads to inspire kids to create their own. Hints and tips from Master Builders can help kids turn their classic car into a race car or add a bridge to their castle. Featuring all-new LEGO® building projects, tips to supplement and enhance LEGO creations, inspirational builds, and expert advice from LEGO Master Builders, The LEGO Ideas Book will keep kids of all ages creating for hours. Launch date: September 19, 2012. 4/11/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nickelodeon Gak - Blue by NSI INTERNATIONAL INC.

Nickelodeon Gak is back. The Nickelodeon Gak - Blue is the incredible squishable, squeezable, squashable, stretchable, bounceable, ploppable, poppable stuff. Gak's  "Splat" container lets kids make all sorts of wacky sounds when they squish the Gak around. Smoosh it, Twist it, Bubble It, Mix it. 4/11/2012 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Vtech Kidizoom Camera - Pink by VTECH

With 4-in-1 endless fun, the Vtech Kidizoom Camera - Pink allows children to become an instant photographer and movie director with the press of a button. Kids' creativity will come alive as they learn to take and edit their photos with wacky effects. They can also shoot their own video movies or play 3 cool games right on the camera. With storage of up to 1000 photos, and the ability to connect to a computer, children can easily keep all of their creations so they can be treasured forever.
— As of 4/11/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 8 reviews on ToysRUs.com. Pros: long battery life; lots of fun for kids; durable. Cons: Picture quality isn't great. 4/11/2012 (Price: $39.99)

Summer Sticker Book by USBORNE PUBLISHING

A delightful sticker book with over 500 colorful stickers to complete the summery scenes. There's a summer flower garden to decorate with buzzing insects, pirate mice to add to a treasure ship, and stickers for beaches, boats, airports, picnics and other summer scenes. An amusing activity with lots to talk about on journeys and long summer days.
— In an April 2012 survey about best selling travel toys, three out of 11 retailers said that sticker books from Usborne were their best sellers.
— In a September 2014 survey, Kai Rady, owner of Shenanigans Inc in Charlottesville, Va., told TDmonthly that their store sells "hundreds and hundreds" of these sticker books each month, making them one of the store's best-selling novelty items. 4/6/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Captain Charlie Pirate Costume by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Captain Charlie sets sails and heads off on his big journey. Equipped with the jacket, belt, hat and beard children quickly transform into brave pirates. An enemy ship ahoy! Captain Charlie whips his sword out and prepares the fetters for his prisoners. Together with his parrot he has many exciting adventures on the high seas. ( Watch Video) 3/26/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gingerbread Baking Set by HAPE

A rolling pin, cookie cutters, and felt "dough" make baking seem real. Flip the shapes over and they're already decorated. Made of Wood, Water based paint, Felt, Aluminium alloy. ( Watch Video) 3/26/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cat's Cradle by EOLO SPORT INC

Kids can hypnotize their friends and family with the 30+ tricks they can do with the Funtrix Cat's Cradle from Eolo Sport. Includes an instructional DVD filled with new tricks to master. Launch date: March 2012. 3/19/2012 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Paper Roller Coasters by PAPER ROLLER COASTER COMPANY

Build a five-foot-tall marble track out of paper and tape. Eleven different patterns are printed onto 45 sheets of card stock and cut into strips. The kit comes with five marbles and a detailed instruction manual with over 90 color photographs showing kids how to make each piece and how to connect the pieces together. Made in USA; marbles made in China. "This is the only commercially available marble track kit made out of paper," Andrew Gatt, owner of Paper Roller Coaster Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2011. 3/16/2012 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]