TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--General Toys Product Category

Doozers by MANHATTAN TOY

Doozers live within Fraggle Rock and stand only 6" tall. The Doozers are small humanoid pudgy green creatures. They spend most of their time busily constructing small buildings out of a candy-like substance (that the Fraggles love to eat, which ensures a steady and constant work flow for the Doozers) made out of radishes and chanting marching songs. They use miniature construction equipment and wear hard-hats and work boots. No one but the Doozers themselves seems to understand the actual purpose of their intricate and beautiful constructions. "Doozers look just like the Fraggle Rock characters and comes in a puppet or plush," Julie Flann, marketing and sales manager of Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. 9/7/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fraggle Rock Travelling Matt Plush by MANHATTAN TOY

Traveling Matt is a brave and famous Fraggle explorer. He is also Gobo's uncle. Matt spends most of the Fraggle Rock series in "Outer Space" (his perspective of the human world) and sends postcards back to his nephew describing his adventures there. Matt prides himself on his bravery and resourcefulness, but also tends towards clumsiness, frequently falling backwards or tripping during his travels. This Matt toy looks just like the Fraggle Rock character, and comes in plush and puppet versions. 9/7/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fraggle Rock Sprocket Plush by MANHATTAN TOY

Sprocket is an intelligent sheepdog owned by Doc, the inventor of Fraggle Rock, and he proves the motto that dog is truly man's best friend. He spends much of his time in Doc's Workshop, where his bed and food dish are, observing Doc at work. Sprocket is very communicative and frequently talks to Doc by barking, making faces, or pointing to objects in a form of charades. Doc often relies on Sprocket to help with household chores, including repairs on the water pipes. This soft plush toy has furry gray hair, just like the real Fraggle Sprocket. 9/7/2010 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roylco Poseable People Stencils by ROYLCO INC

Kids can learn anatomy, teach posture, do illustrations or recreate Da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man with this articulated stencil. The stencil measures 13.5” tall, is see-through and easy-to-clean, and pivots at 15 different points. 9/7/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roylco Straws and Connectors 400 Pack by ROYLCO INC

This simple to use, open-ended building set features five colors of 8" flexible straws that can be cut to accommodate different sizes. Users can construct cars, jets, castles and more. The set includes 400 pieces. 9/7/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Poppin Peeper-Pig by WARM FUZZY TOYS

Press this pig for "eye-popping" entertainment. This silly pig measures 3" tall. 9/1/2010 (Price: $3.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Poppin Peeper-Cow by WARM FUZZY TOYS

Press this cow for eye-popping entertainment. This silly cow measures 3" tall. 9/1/2010 (Price: $3.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo Malta Knight by HOTALING IMPORTS

The Malta Knight figuring from Papo is detailed play figure ready for action. With his sword raised and helmet turned to face his assailant, he can stand alone or ride one of the man armored horses available in the line. The Malta Knight wears chain mail and a bright red tabard emblazoned with a white cross, finished with period inspired details like his shoes, helmet, and scabbard.
—“[Our best seller is] Papo action figures by Hotaling Imports. We can't keep them on the shelves,” said Kathy Burns, manager of My Favorite Toy Store in Downer's Grove, Ill., during a July 2010 survey of top-selling action figures.
— Nine out of 38 retailers said Papo is a best-selling item in their stores.
— Linda Laramy, owner of Crackerjacks Toys and Childrens Books in Easton, Md., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that she sells "a couple dozen" Papo knights each month, making them her best-selling action figure. 8/30/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dominoes & More! by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

This combination set includes double six Dominoes, a sliding lid cribbage board with pegs, a deck of cards, five wooden dice and a wooden box. Game Instructions are included for games including dominoes, dribbage, Dice 1000, One-O-Five, Three Dice Game, Twenty-One, Going to Boston, Chicago, Gin Rummy and Crazy 8’s. It comes in a handsome wooden box with a sliding lid. 8/26/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Smelly Bill: Love Stinks by ALBERT WHITMAN & COMPANY

Smelly Bill is back, and he's as smelly as ever ... but now he's in love! Can Bill win the affections of a perfectly preened pup without cleaning up his act? This book features the "return of a well-loved, funny and smelly dog,"Albert Whitman & Company Marketing Director Michelle F. Bayuk told TDmonthly. 8/26/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

7-in-1 Combination Game by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

This combination game set features popular games including chess, checkers, backgammon, cribbage, dominoes, dice and cards. It comes in a wooden box with an old-world latch. 8/26/2010 (Price: $66.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Wooden Yo-Yo by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

The yo-yo has been around for 2,500 years and is considered the second oldest toy in history, the oldest being the doll. A yo-yo was also the first toy in outer space. This classic wooden yoyo is designed to delight kids of all ages as it has through all the ages. 8/26/2010 (Price: $7.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

10-in-1 Wooden Dice Game by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

Dice can be found in almost every culture in the world, and the number of games that can be played with a set of dice are virtually limitless. Dice games, by their very nature, tend to rely much more on luck than skill. This wooden dice game includes instructions for 10 different games. It comes with a magnetic closure and is designed for travel. The old-world, palm-sized wooden treasure box contains eight wooden dice. 8/26/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cat & Mouse by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

This game is a 5" solid wood set with marbles that store inside the board with a sliding magnetic closure. "This is a high quality game with a great price!" Wood Expressions manager Christine Oda told TDmonthly. 8/26/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nine Men's Morris by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

This is a 5" solid wood game set features marbles that store inside the board with a sliding magnetic closure. Designed for travel, Nine Men's Morris is an abstract strategy board game for two players that emerged from the Roman Empire. The game's popularity peaked in Medieval England. This version of this historic game is crafted from wood. The pieces, "or men", store neatly inside the game when not in play. 8/26/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Wheelie Track Pack by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Wheelie Track Pack resembles a mag wheel with a Hot Wheels rim. It unzips from the mag wheel to a two-lane dragracing track with integrated jump. The backpack includes pockets for six favorite cars, but easily holds 100 cars. Designed for portable play, it interfaces with Hot Wheels® tracks and includes an authentic Hot Wheels® car. 8/26/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Tool Box by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

Hot Wheels ZipBin Tool Box is a tote shaped like a mechanic's tool box. This soft-sided case has a chrome exterior with an authentic Hot Wheels raised diamond plate finish. It unzips into a workshop garage for tuning the cars. Designed for portable play, the pack interfaces with Hot Wheels tracks and includes an authentic Hot Wheels car. ( Watch Video) 8/26/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Impavido by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

This limited-edition Hot Wheels Impavido ZipBin RaceCase backpack is a toy backpack that looks just like the included Hot Wheels car. It is designed to carry Hot Wheels vehicles, and is equipped for portable play. Unzipped, it becomes a racing center with drivable roadways. 8/26/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marble Solitaire 5” Travel Size by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

This 5" solid wood game board includes marbles that store inside the board with a sliding magnetic closure. It is portable and designed for traveling. "Our game is a high quality product at a great price!" Wood Expressions manager Christine Oda told TDmonthly. 8/26/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Wheels™ ZipBin® Skull Tracks by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

Hot Wheels ZipBin Skull Track is a tote with an integrated two-lane race track on the outside. When unzipped, the racetrack doubles in length. The tote easily holds 100 cars and is designed for portable play. It interfaces with Hot Wheels Tracks and includes an authentic Hot Wheels car. "We make it fun to be neat!" Wilson Peters, Neat-Oh1 International sales and marketing specialist, told TDmonthly. 8/26/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kitchen Chemistry Set by POOF-SLINKY INC.

This kit uses common household substances to make fun things like rock candy, super bubbles, and molding clay. Kids can explore the science behind the food we eat and the substances we use in our homes every day. Other experiments turn bones to rubber, change liquid to rainbows, make candy, and more. ( Watch Video) 8/26/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Guac Ball by CREATIVE IMAGINATIONS INC

"The Ball that Doesn't Play Straight!" The Guac Ball is a 9" Inflatable Ball with Gravitational Unequalizer.  A simple toss turns into a crazy game of "Catch Me if You Can". Available in 3 colors. For retailers, Guac Ball comes with a free 24 pack counter display box plus one free Guac Ball to demo in the store. 8/20/2010 (Price: $7.00)

MoMA Shapes and Colors Stroller Cards by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

Stroller time is much more fun when these flash cards come along for the ride. This bright, graphic set includes five touch-and-feel cards in five different shapes with engaging textures and pictures. Easy to attach to a stroller, backpack, or diaper bag, these cards are visually stimulating in the box as well as in baby's hand. 8/17/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MoMA Make Art/Make Mistakes by CHRONICLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

With eye-catching interiors and playful activities, this open-ended sketchbook encourages would-be artists of all ages to look at the world around them and take chances expressing what they see. 8/17/2010 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moose Popper by HOG WILD

Moose Popper launches a soft foam ball up to 20 feet. When the moose is squeezed in the mid section, the sudden air pressure shoots out a soft foam ball. The harder he is squeezed, the faster and further the ball shoots out. The moose comes with six soft foam balls and a carry net. "There is no other soft foam ball shooter like this on the market. Moose Popper is an original in-house design," Joe Rooper, president of Hog Wild LLC, told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 8/16/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]