TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Gifts Product Category

Snap Bracelets by TOPTRENZ.COM

Snap bracelets have push buttons at the ends of the straps that you snap together to form the bracelet. Available in various designs and assorted charms. 12/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lanyard Necklaces, Bracelets, and Anklets by TOPTRENZ.COM

These lanyard necklaces, bracelets and anklets come in assorted colors and charms. 12/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Halloween Countdown Calendar by GROOVY HOLIDAYS

This Halloween calendar outfitted with a haunted house, ghosts, jack o' lanterns and more, lets families count down to the 31st of October. They can put tricks on treats in the pockets of the calendar for a fun family tradition. The calendar may be personalized (optional). 12/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Uglydog Blue by PRETTY UGLY LLC

This quirky, 14" plush pet is a helpful little fellow who aspires to be just like his owner. Launch date: 2009.
— Four of 44 specialty retailers named Uglydolls when asked about their best-selling toys and games in late fall 2009, citing sales from 25 to more than 100 pieces per month.
— Uglydolls are top sellers at the Toy Shop of Concord in Concord, Mass., Owner David Hesel told TDmonthly at the end of 2009. 12/3/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baseball Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Show your baseball team spirit with the Baseball Car Kit for vehicles. One baseball for your car window and a baseball for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 12/3/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

JazzyToes Flip Flop Socks by JAZZIES LLC

This three-pack of socks features colorful designs that make it appear as if baby is wearing flip flops. They are available for ages 0 to 24 months (o to 12 and 12 to 24 months) in Little Sunshine and Little Athlete varieties. 12/3/2009 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Birthday Bliss Necklace by FAIRY TALE JEWELS LLC

This necklace features a colorful bunch of cat's eye beads and Swarovski crystals, plus two charms: a birthday cake and a number to indicate how many years old. It's on a sterling silver chain and comes in the following sizes: 12" (2T-4T); 14" (5T-10 years); and 16" (tween-small adult). 12/2/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

On The Brink of Bliss and Insanity by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

Annie, a sassy, self-deprecating, authentically raw 28-year-old, hazardously, yet humorously, freefalls from an all-time low to rock bottom. She's lost her job, feels legitimately trapped inside a bad relationship with arguably the most charming prick on the planet, is stifled by her past... and, oh, a perpetual buzz. Then she meets Billy, a soulful petty thief. Add barbed witticisms from Annie's cousin, an angry acupuncturist, and quips from two sadomasochistic elementary school teachers, and watch as reckless desperation leads to blind fearlessness in this modern-day tale where love is lost, found, "whined and dined," but mostly — redefined. This book was written by actress Lisa Cerasoli, a regular on TV's "General Hospital." Launch date: June 15, 2009. 11/30/2009 (Price: $15.95)

Copper Bookmark: Angel by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

High-end, custom-designed Five Star Copper Bookmarks are made with quality copper and Swarovski crystals and pearls, making them ideal for avid readers and gift giving. They come in three 3-1/2" high designs: a serene angel made with a divine crystal and opulent pearl; a paw print, which sports a teal or amethyst crystal; and a crystal-packing star. Launch date: October 15, 2009. 11/30/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Copper Bookmark: Star by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

High-end, custom-designed Five Star Copper Bookmarks are made exclusively with quality copper and Swarovski crystals and pearls, making them ideal for avid readers and gift giving. They come in three 3-1/2"-high designs: a serene angel made with a divine crystal and opulent pearl; a paw print, which sports a teal or amethyst crystal; and a crystal-packing star. Launch date: October 15, 2009. 11/25/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Copper Bookmark: Paw Print by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

High-end, custom-designed Five Star Copper Bookmarks are made exclusively with quality copper and Swarovski crystals and pearls, making them ideal for avid readers and gift giving. They come in three 3-1/2" high designs: a serene angel made with a divine crystal and opulent pearl; a paw print, which sports a teal or amethyst crystal; and a crystal-packing star. "This is a novelty bookmark that's not sold everywhere," pointed out Lisa Goldman of Five Star Publications. "It's a real specialty item." Launch date: October 15, 2009. 11/25/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Legends in the Kitchen: Celebrity Recipes for a Cause by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

"Legends in the Kitchen" is designed with delicious recipes to make it possible for chefs and novice cooks alike to impress friends and family with the same dishes celebrities prepare for their guests. Imagine the conversation around the table when diners discover they are noshing on the Beef Stew with Walnuts that Betty Ford makes for former President Gerald Ford, Victoria Principal’s Jade Empress Chicken or Dick Clark’s Cajun Corn Chowder. A portion of the book’s sales supports the Motion Picture & Television Fund. Launch date: January 2010. 11/25/2009 (Price: $17.95)

Punk It Up Bottle Cap by FAIRY TALE JEWELS LLC

This punky yet cute Bottle Cap Pendant features a skull with pink hearts for eyes topped with a pink polka dot bow. Bottle Cap Pendants are interchangeable. Pendant chains are sold separately. 11/19/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Strange Attractor Thinking Putty by CRAZY AARON ENTERPRISES, INC.

Deep black with subtle green sparkles, this slightly stiffer Thinking Putty has a mind of its own. Near a powerful magnet it comes alive! Strong enough to defy gravity. It can even lift tacks and paperclips on its own after charging in a magnetic field. One would be mesmerized by the invisible forces at play.
— Candace Gooch, owner of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine, told TDmonthly in July 2010 that this product is one of her top-three best sellers. She cited sales of 12 in the last month and three in the last week.
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, three out of 12 retailers said Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty was their bestselling novelty item. Richard Gibson, owner of Learning Express of Newton in Newton, Mass., told TDmonthly that the putty brings in $5-6,000 a year, and "the best is the magnetic one."
— In a Fall 2013 survey, three out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty was their best-selling novelty toy. ( Watch Video) 11/19/2009 (Price: $10.95)

Dream Baby Hallway Swing Closed Security Gate Combo by DREAM BABY

The Dream Baby Hallway Security Gate is designed to fit any opening 38' to 53.5'. The gate comes with a 7' extension and a 3.5' extension. It is pressure mounted, swings closed automatically, has a door that opens in both directions and closes automatically, and functions with one-handed operation. It is created for easy installation and comes with a one-year manufacturer's warranty. This gate is available in white or black. Launch date: November 10, 2009.
— As of August 2010, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on Amazon.com. PROS: Sturdy, effective and fits even wide doorways. CONS: Some parents felt the gate was too difficult to open and close. 11/17/2009 (Price: $89.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Easy Daysies Magnetic Daily Schedules for Children - Family Activities Kit by EASY DAYSIES

This add-on kit includes nine colored, durable magnets that can be used with the Every Day Kits or other sets. It could make an educational gift for homeschooling, help get kids organized and into routine, aid kids learning English, and help children with special needs. "This teacher-created product arose because of parent requests for a daily schedule like the one in my classroom," Elaine Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2009. 11/17/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Easy Daysies Magnetic Daily Schedules - Chores & Rewards Kit by EASY DAYSIES

This kit includes nine colored, durable magnets (perfect for little hands) that can be used on a fridge or on Easy Daysies Fold-&-Go. Some of the magnets in this set include Feed Pet, Clean Bedroom, Help Set Table, Walk the Dog, and two blank magnets to fill in for tasks like "Sitting Still and Eating Dinner," "Do Homework", etc.) Individuals can use a dry erase marker to check the white boxes below the task their child completes and reward him or her when all six boxes are checked. It can be used alone or mixed and matched with other Easy Daysies kits. It can be used from ages 2 1/2 and up since the pictures themselves are explanatory. Launch date: November 2009. 11/17/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Easy Daysies Magnetic Daily Schedules For Kids - Starter Kit by EASY DAYSIES

This magnetic daily schedule for kids consists of 18 durable, kid-friendly magnets and a fold-&-go magnetic board that kids can take anywhere. Grandparents and babysitters can easily know a child's daily routine. It can be personalized with a dry erase marker. Users can place magnets down the middle or use the "To Do" and "Done" columns for a reward system. The back stores unused magnets. This mom/teacher-created product is made in Canada of 70-percent recycled materials. Individuals can mix and match from nine different kits to create a family's or classroom's perfect routine. "A daily visual schedule helps children become more successful and independent all because they feel safe and confident knowing what is happening next! Wonderful for helping preschoolers or kids of any age, and children with special needs, with event transition," Elaine Comeau, founder of Easy Daysies, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Magazine Top Choice of the Year Award (Parenting Aids-Teaching Responsibility & Educational Products-Preschool Category); 2010 Parent-Tested Parent-Approved Award ( Watch Video) 11/17/2009 (Price: $25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gigapals - Friggle by Gigapals

Gigapals is an award winning online interactive learning experience for kids ages 3-6. Each plush toy comes with an "adoption code" on certificate that can be used to register the Gigapal on the Gigapals website and enjoy an educational experience for kids ages 3 to 6. 11/17/2009 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gigapals - Pengo by Gigapals

Gigapals is an award winning online interactive learning experience for kids ages 3-6. Each plush toy comes with an "adoption code" on certificate that can be used to register the Gigapal on the Gigapals website and enjoy an educational experience for kids ages 3 to 6. 11/17/2009 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Basketball Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Show your basketball team spirit with the Basketball Car Kit for vehicles. One basketball for your car window and a basketball for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 11/13/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Football Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Show your football team spirit with the Football Car Kit for vehicles. One football for your car window and a football for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 11/13/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

St. Patrick's Day Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Make your car into a Shamrock for St. Patrick's Day! Two shamrocks, one for each front window and a lucky Leprechuan hat for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 11/13/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Valentine's Day Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Make your car into a Valentine for Valentine's Day! Two hearts, one for each front window and a heart with Cupid's arrow through it for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 11/13/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Candy Cane Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Make your car into a candy cane this Christmas with the Candy Cane Car Kit for vehicles. Two candy canes, one for each front window and a peppermint candy for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 11/13/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]