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

Hand-Crafted Finger Puppets by FINGER PUPPETS INC

Finger Puppets Inc. is proud to introduce our collectible collections of handmade finger puppets. Each of these adorable characters is skillfully hand-crafted by artisans from the high plains of Peru. Sure to be the new darling of collectors everywhere, no two puppets are exactly alike, each has its own unique charm and personality. Finger Puppets have been used for generations to help children learn how to express themselves and develop their communication skills. Guaranteed to ignite the imagination, whether at story time or on long trips, from the classroom to the playroom, our finger puppets provide hours of fun while building lasting memories for young and old alike. 2/21/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Do Art Irresistible Crayon by FABER-CASTELL

Who can "resist" creating with neon crayons and Faber-Castell Watercolor Connector Paints? Learn how to use a crayon resist technique to make irresistible colorful artwork. This set includes 5 Watercolor Connector Paints, 6 neon crayons, 20 sheets of watercolor paper, foam brush, sharpener, 5 foam mounting boards, sticky squares, hang tabs and a complete instruction book to guide you along the way. 2/13/2014 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Do Art Blow Pen Stencil Art by FABER-CASTELL

Get "blown" away creating stencil art with blow pens and colored pencils! Children can experiment with fun blow pens to create brightly colored artwork in their sketchbook using the stencil spinner, chipboard shapes and colored pencils. Practice mixing colors, creating “negatives” with the chipboard shapes, or using the stencil spinner – choose from a variety of shapes and letters. When the fun is over, everything stores neatly inside the package. Blow pens are BPA-free and safe for children. 2/13/2014 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hohner Kids Wood Ukulele by HOHNER

With over 100 ukulele models in our professional line, the Hohner Kids soprano ukulele features all the right materials to provide you with that real tropical sound right out of the box. All wood body, nylon strings, and geared tuners. 2/11/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hohner Kids Red Accordion by HOHNER

One of the oldest professional accordion manufacturers, we’ve taken our extensive experience in this category  and designed an affordable model to get children involved in active music making.  Includes seven treble buttons along with 2 bass chord buttons.  Also includes an instruction booklet with songs. 2/11/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alpaca by FOLKMANIS INC.

Prized for their lustrous, warm fleece, Alpacas grow their long wooly coats for the crisp mountain air. The Folkmanis Alpaca puppet is as soft and gentle as a Peruvian flower. Its sweet face and ultra-soft micro fiber body plush make this puppet irresistibly cuddly. Winner of the 2013 PARENTS' CHOICE Gold Award and the 2013 CREATIVE CHILD Preferred Choice Award. 19-inches long. MSRP $43.99 2/10/2014 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Royal Prince and Royal Princess by FOLKMANIS INC.

The Royal Prince puppet features a noble crown and a scarlet robe bearing the royal Folkmanis crest, while the jewel in the crown, the Royal Princess puppet is demure and graceful in her tiara and formal gown. Beautifully detailed, embroidery stitched eyes and movable mouth and arms to command hours of playtime. 11-inches tall. MSRP $23.99 2/10/2014 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ostrich by FOLKMANIS INC.

The new Ostrich puppet is a rare bird indeed. A beautiful specimen with feathery soft plush and lustrous long eyelashes, this lovely long-legged creature holds its head up high when you insert your hand up the neck and into the beak. Two handed wing movement allows for pecking, strutting and flapping fun! 23-inches tall. MSRP $49.99. 2/10/2014 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Perched Eagle by FOLKMANIS INC.

Regally perched and ready to swoop comes an unmistakable symbol of majestic beauty, great strength and long life. The Perched Eagle puppet is realistically rendered with keen, piercing eyes and plumage of dark brown with white head and tail. The hooked beak and powerful talons are featured in gold-hued leatherette. This puppet is a stunning representation of our national bird often prominent in seals and logos and sacred to Native American cultures. 17-inches tall. MSRP $35.99.

 2/10/2014 (Price: $35.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twinkle Tunes Piano Book - Limited Edition Raggs Model by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut’s popular Twinkle Tunes Piano book enhanced with a limited edition song book and CD featuring the music loving characters from the award winning children’s television show Raggs. Twinkle Tunes is a 1-octave (8-note) keyboard that electronically produces lovely piano sounds. This instrument, designed for the child who has no previous piano study, is paired with Schoenhut’s patented Tri-Play Learning System. Easily portable for young children, this unique toy provides hours of musical fun. Battery included. Additional hardbound books featuring 12 simple songs are sold separately.

 1/27/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlayMais® Mosaic Little Friends by PLAYMAIS CANADA INC.

Create and design mosaics with the new PlayMais® MOSAIC. The new smaller PlayMais® MOSAICS open up a new kind of activity and will therefore expand the potential of PlayMais. PlayMais® stands for natural learning and sensible playing. With our new PlayMais® MOSAIC series, we especially encourage children's fine motor skills. Children are introduced to a variety of designs and colors with the help of included craft cards to stick PlayMais® on. This way, kids develop creativity, and motivation is boosted by quick success. PlayMais® MOSAICS is the perfect addition to our already existing PlayMais® variety. The new PlayMais® MOSAICS series is available in 6 themes for boys and girls. Each box consists of 2300 PlayMais® MOSAICS, 6 printed cards to stick them on, instructions, and accessories. Each box guarantees more than 8 hours of fun. PlayMais® MOSAIC LITTLE SEA, ZOO, FRIENDS and TRAFFIC are fun for kids 3 years and older; focusing especially on developing the fine motor skills. In order to create the mosaic, children have to combine color and shapes; perfect also for the hand-eye coordination. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlayMais® FUN TO LEARN Colors & Forms by PLAYMAIS CANADA INC.

The new FUN TO LEARN series supports the educational character of PlayMais® three years. It introduces children to different themes in a playful way. Each box contains more than 550 PlayMais® pre-cut cartons with different tasks, and instruction. The first box COLORS & FORMS is suitable for children from three years on to learn something about colors and forms. To learn playfully about forms and colors and to overcome the gap between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional is possible with this series. The boxes of the FUN TO LEARN series guarantees more than 8 hours of fun. The FUN TO LEARN series is ideal for costumer who would like to learn in a playful way. The ideal present for every occasion.

 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Darn Yarn by FASHION ANGELS

Trend Alert! The new Darn Yarn™ line by Fashion Angels® provides tween girls with the supplies and instructions to complete their own DIY knitting projects that they will be proud to wear. This line offers 4 kits, an infinity scarf, a pom-pom scarf, a monster hat, or a bow headband using colorful yarn and an easy-to-use knitting loom. The packaging doubles as a storage bag to keep all of the knitting supplies neatly organized and best of all, once the initial activity is complete, the loom can be used again and again. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Everyday Princess™ Collection by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

No crown required.™

Neat-Oh! knows that every little girl is a princess, every day. The Everyday Princess line is a collection of dolls and play environments. They’re toys devised to encourage imaginative play – and to empower young girls to design and control their own creative realm.

There are 3 dolls in the Everyday Princess Line, Emma, Sophie and Haley, who all have bean bag chairs, Bucky and Lucky the ponies, and Buddy and Dottie the dogs.

Also in the product line are a dollhouse-themed backpack that comes with an Emma doll and opens into a play arena, a 60 Doll Butterfly Chateau that neatly holds the entire collection – and transforms into a doll house for a whole new play experience, and a regal, life-sized, 54”-tall fairly castle that can be customized and expanded. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Airedale Terrier by FOLKMANIS INC.

Known as the "King of Terriers" the new Airedale Terrier puppet is ranked with high marks for realism. Hard to distinguish from the genuine thing, this puppet features the signature markings of the breed: wiry looking yet soft fur with black saddle and tan head, ears and legs as well as a black nose and dark, soulful eyes. Cradle this cuddly canine in your arms to work his mouth while your other hand wiggles his playful tail. Clearly the best of show, this puppet pooch will soon become a lovable family member! 20” long

 1/9/2014 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grunting Pig by FOLKMANIS INC.

Entertain your friends and LOL with the Grunting Pig puppet.  Delightful silky soft plush of pale pink with grey patches and a curly tail come to life with a workable snout, mouth and front trotters.  Squeeze his pot belly to make him grunt and witness the hilarity that ensues! This little piggy wants to come home with you. 14” long
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— In a June 2014 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Folkmanis was their best-selling puppet brand.



 1/9/2014 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fun Loom Bracelet Making Kit by IDEAVILLAGE PRODUCTS

Create your own cool, colorful jewelry with the FunLoom Bracelet Making Kit! The kit includes an expandable loom board that lets you design and make stylish accessories such as bracelets, rings, hair bands, belts, necklaces and more. This creation station also comes with a hook, 600 colorful silicone bands, 30 closure clips and a step-by-step "How to Loom" guide.
— In a November 2013 survey, Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo & Co. in Denver, Colo., told TDmonthly that Funlooms are a best-seller in their store

Where to buy:
SOUTH  11/29/2013 (Price: $14.99)

15 String Harp w/ bench by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

At 27 inches high, this beautifully constructed, lightweight instrument is an excellent choice for a child's first harp. The design of its curved sides and spacious box, along with a range of 15 notes (from C to C), permits playing a wide variety of music in haunting, melodic tones. 15 Nylon strings, fully tunable by way of zither pins and a zither pin wrench. Includes: Bench and Tuning Wrench. 11/6/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners by DESIGN ORIGINALS

Whether you call it gimp, lanyard, scoubidou, or boondoggle, vinyl craft lace is the perfect activity for home, camp, school or party. And Plastic Lace Crafts for Beginners is the perfect way to get started in this easy-to-learn craft. This book shows readers all of the essential stitches and skills they need to master the art of plastic lacing, with easy-to-follow weaving diagrams and colorful photos of finished projects. 11/4/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crazy-Cool Duct Tape Projects by DESIGN ORIGINALS

Get inspired to craft your world with these fun and funky projects for fashion and flair! Celebrity crafter Marisa Pawelko shows how to cut, rip, layer, and fold colorful duct tape to concoct fantastic fashions, school supplies and room décor. She reveals the nine skills every tapester needs to know, and provides all of the bells and whistles that kids need to get seriously funky as they customize each of the amazing projects in this book. 11/4/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Parachute Cord Craft by DESIGN ORIGINALS

Weave and braid versatile parachute cord in an array of brilliant colors to create fun and fashionable accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties it all together, with 22 clever projects for home, outdoors, school, and sports. Kids can make attractive and useful bracelets, necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs and more, with detailed instructions and step-by-step diagrams. 11/4/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry by DESIGN ORIGINALS

With this new book and a Rainbow Loom®, Cra-Z-Loom™, or FunLoom™, kids can make all of the cool accessories that are fueling the hottest craze since Beanie Babies! Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry shows kids exactly how to use the new looms, with full color photos, step-by-step instructions, and clear diagrams. It features original projects (not available anywhere else) for creating completely colorful and super stylish bracelets, earrings, and belts in just minutes. 11/4/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scribble Down Enchanted Castle by PLASMART INC.

Scribble colorful transfers on to themed backgrounds. Creative fun for all ages. No Mess! No Fuss! Just Fun! Perfect for travel, party bags, restaurants, and rainy day activities. All Scribble Down transfer packs feature the amazing illustrations of Clinton Banbury. Choose from six designs (Enchanted Castle, Woodland Faires, Wild Adventures, Pirate Adventure, Dinosaur Encounter, Fairy Cake Factory).     8/13/2013 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Original DoodleArt - Prehistoric by PLASMART INC.

DoodleArt was originally launched in 1972 and the do-your-own-color-thing instantly became a worldwide craze that lasted through the 1980s. Fantastic family activity, kids’ project, or hobby. Sturdy, long-lasting posters stand the test of time.   All Posters and Mini Kits come with 12 non-toxic, dual-tipped markers (calligraphy tip and fine tip). Intricate designs provide up to 70 hours of creative activity. Choose from five 24” x 34” full size poster designs (Butterflies, Flowers, Jungle, Prehistoric, Fairy Tales) or two Mini kits each containing four 11" x 14" posters. 8/13/2013 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Original DoodleArt - Jungle by PLASMART INC.

DoodleArt was originally launched in 1972 and the do-your-own-color-thing instantly became a worldwide craze that lasted through the 1980s. Fantastic family activity, kids’ project, or hobby. Sturdy, long-lasting posters stand the test of time.   All Posters and Mini Kits come with 12 non-toxic, dual-tipped markers (calligraphy tip and fine tip). Intricate designs provide up to 70 hours of creative activity. Choose from five 24” x 34” full size poster designs (Butterflies, Flowers, Jungle, Prehistoric, Fairy Tales) or two Mini kits each containing four 11" x 14" posters.    8/13/2013 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]