TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Hobby Goods Product Category

After Burner by POOF-SLINKY INC.

This soft, safe foam plane can shoot more than 40’ when launched by its powerful spring loaded firing gun. The plane makes real “after burner” sounds and features two bright LED lights that illuminate the plane and sky. 11/15/2007 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Night Striker by POOF-SLINKY INC.

The soft, safe foam plane is spring launched from its firing gun and can travel more than 25 feet. The plane is great for daytime or nighttime. 11/15/2007 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate's Life Jigsaw Puzzle - Blackbeard's Revenge by CHANNEL CRAFT & DISTRIBUTION INC.

The puzzle is designed by “Morgan’s Rum Artist,” Don Maitz. When completed, the 550-piece puzzle measures 18” x 24”. 11/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

E-Maxx 4WD Electric Monster Truck by TRAXXAS CORP.

The remote-controlled car features a single speed transmission with sealed pivot ball suspension, sealed outer and inner drive shafts, a low-center-of-gravity (CG) chassis design, a transmission skid plate, a dual-servo steering system and much more. Launch date: December 1, 2007. 11/14/2007 (Price: $640.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TriggaSplat by TECH GROUP GLOBAL LTD.

The air powered paintball repeater releases up to 20 paintballs in just ten seconds. The paintball repeater features an air tank that has a built in pressure gauge and safety valve. It can shoot up to 10 paintballs on one fully pressurized air tank, and up to 20 paintballs in just ten seconds. It also comes with safety goggles, a wipe-clean target and 40 biodegradable, non-toxic and water-soluble paintballs. ( Watch Video) 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SupaSplat MK3 by TECH GROUP GLOBAL LTD.

The rapid-fire paintball blowpipe is 36” in length when assembled. The blowpipe comes complete with a repeater loading system, a wipe-clean target, safety goggles and 80 non-toxic and biodegradable paintballs. ( Watch Video) 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Copper-Nickel Set by DOWLING MAGNETS

Each set contains 25 super-small, super-powerful neodymium magnets. From science experiments to magic tricks to random creative play, these magnets present endless opportunities for exploring, experimenting and explaining. 11/5/2007 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Electromagnet by DOWLING MAGNETS

Kids can build a doorbell, a telegraph system and even a catapult, all using a true electromagnet. The kit includes a disc, latch and neodymium magnets, a compass, straws, wires, sandpaper, switch plates, wood screws, nails, light bulbs, battery holders, iron filings, pre-drilled wood blocks, light-emitting diode (LED) and an experiment and project book. 11/5/2007 (Price: $23.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Electric Motor/ Generator Kit by DOWLING MAGNETS

Kids can explore electricity by building a motor/generator that actually powers a light bulb. The kit includes a disc, latch and neodymium magnets, a compass, wire, sand paper, a spring, paper clips, a pre-drilled wood block, iron cores, nuts, nails, screws, bolts, light emitting diode (LED), plastic plates and tubes and an experiment and project book. 11/5/2007 (Price: $23.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnet Levitation Kit by DOWLING MAGNETS

Kids can learn about equilibrium and magnetic fields while constructing a gravity-defying train. The kit includes a disc, ring, latch and neodymium magnets, standard and hi-force magnetic strips, plastic guide rails, a compass, iron filings, wood blocks, nails and an experiment and project book. 11/5/2007 (Price: $23.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scalextric Street Pursuit by HORNBY

( Watch Video) 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scalextric Digital Driver by HORNBY

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Elite Fleet RC Field Flyer by KID GALAXY INC.

This durable plane can fly for more than 30 seconds, up to 100’, and comes with a hand-held charger/launcher with a single pull trigger. It requires 3 AA batteries (not included) and charges in 10 seconds. 10/31/2007

GO-KID Rocket 6 by GO-KID QUADCOASTER

The 37”-long Quadcoaster, a four-wheeled push scooter, accommodates up to 300 pounds. Kids ride it by alternating legs to push from the rear. It has a wide stance and a wide upright handle on a stable platform for controllable steering and balance. It provides physical benefits, helping children improve their motor-planning skills, strengthen their muscles and weight-shifting abilities, and hone their visual motor skills. The Quadcoaster also features locking-break levers. Launch date: 2008. 10/26/2007

Scalextric Ultimate Endurance by HORNBY

GT Challenge featuring the Aston Martin DBR and the Jaguar XKR Trans-Am. Features include easy fit guide, magnatraction, and 18,000 RPM motors. 10/23/2007 (Price: $259.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scalextric Rally Pro Championship by HORNBY

Rally circuit with Subaru Impreza and Ford Focus 4 wheel drive cars. Features include easy fit guide, magnatraction, 18,000 RPM motors, headlights, taillights, and are 4WD. 10/23/2007 (Price: $169.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hornby BR Class 101 Diesel Mulitple Unit by HORNBY

This Metro-Cammell 1970s period, blue, pristine finished, locomotive train pack features a 5 pole skew wound motor comes with a curved track by Hornby (1st radius = 317mm). 10/23/2007 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hornby Flying Scotsman Train Set by HORNBY

Hornby LNER Class A1 4-6-2 "Flying Scotsman" Locomotive.  Train set includes two LNER Composite Coaches and two LNER Brake Coaches. Track contents include Starter Oval plus extension, wall plug transformer, train controller, power connection clip, and a 62 in. x 45 in. Hornby Trakmat. 10/23/2007 (Price: $229.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ribbon Headband by ALEX BRANDS

This product is 14 headbands in one, and includes a plastic headband and seven reversible ribbon sleeves that slide easily into place. Each ribbon has a different design on each side. 10/22/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wee Enchanted Fairy Garden by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

With a little creative magic, a child can grow his or her own enchanted fairy world. The garden set includes a flower house, tiny gemstone treasures, flowers, butterflies, paint, soil and seeds that grow like magic. It also comes with a friendly fairy, a sparkling garden path and teeny, tiny toadstools. 10/22/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wee Enchanted Garden by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Kids can cultivate a tiny garden wonderland in this "terra cotta" plastic planter. It comes with potting soil, seeds, paints, rocks, gravel, miniature woodland creatures and a fairy tale bark home for all the elves and gnomes who inhabit the enchanted garden. “This classic item has been in our line for many years,” Lisa Ritchie, public relations manager for Faber-Castell, told TDmonthly. 10/22/2007 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Treasure and More by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Pirate gear includes a 5" W x 4" H x 4" D papier-maché treasure chest, a soft-foam eye patch, a head scarf, jewels, gemstones, gold coins, a sticker, paint and two secret treasure maps. “It’s a little bit of crafting, and a whole lot of pretending,” said Lisa Ritchie, public relations manager for Faber-Castell. Launch date: February 2007. 10/22/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Racer Bikes by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Kids can customize cool street bikes with an assortment of stickers and paint. This set includes two 5.5" W x 4" H motorcycles. Launch date: February 2007. 10/22/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fast Car Race Cars by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Kids can decorate this trio of wooden race cars with paint and stickers. When finished, they simply pull the cars back and watch them go. Launch date: 2005.
— “Creativity for Kids Fast Car Race Cars and similarly styled items sell around 20 per month,” said Kathy Mabry, owner of The Village Toy Shop in North Easton, Mass.
— Of 44 retailers surveyed in fall 2008, seven percent named Fast Car Race Cars as a best seller. 10/22/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Decoupage Diva Jewelry Keeper by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Girls can store all of their jewelry essentials inside this cleverly designed armoire, which can be decorated with decoupage, fun paper accents, sequins and sparkle glaze. The top opens to reveal a mirror, and the jewelry chest measures approximately 8-7/8” x 5.25” x 3.5”. “We wanted to develop an item that didn’t use painting,” Lisa Ritchie, public relations manager for Faber-Castell, told TDmonthly. “There’s plenty of decoupage designs in the kit, and kids can use their own images, too.” Launch date: March 2006. 10/22/2007 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]