TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Interactive Product Category

Ariel Magical Talking Salon by CREATIVE DESIGNS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Creative role-play lets kids interact with Ariel using voice-recognition technology with a light-up mirror. Talking salon includes chair. 11/28/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cottage Play House by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS INC

Soft colors combine with beautiful “landscaping” to help create the most imaginative play environment around. This play cottage tent is made of 70 Denier nylon 190T with PE coated fiberglass shock-corded poles. It provides excellent fun for developing cooperative play. The tent comes with “mesh” ventilation panels at the top for airflow on hot days as well as for easy viewing. One tunnel port includes roll-up flaps that secure with Velcro® tabs. Color-coded poles make for easy assembly. The tent cleans easily with a damp cloth and mild soap. A carry bag is included. Each tent comes in a color display box; they’re packed 4 to a carton The tent measures 58" x 48" x 58" high. Launch date: 2006. 10/26/2006 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Talking Chobits Sumomo by TOYNAMI

From the anime series Chobits, Sumomo is a laptop persocom, functioning as a personal planner, alarm clock, fitness instructor, and entertainer for the character Shimbo. She's rather frightened by Shimbo's friend Hideki, who has a tendency to overreact in front of her. Talking 6” Sumomo says seven distinct phrases. She comes with a display stand. Launch date: 2006. ( Watch Video) 9/18/2006

Gigapals - Leo 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. 9/14/2006 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gigapals - Freddy Teddy 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. 9/12/2006 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Talking CHOU CHOU by ZAPF CREATION (U.S.) INC.

Talking 19”  CHOU CHOU says the cutest things — in two languages: English and Spanish. When she is given her bottle or her favorite toy, when her bib is put on or her cheek stroked, she responds by saying the cutest toddler-like phrases. She has a soft cuddly body and a realistic look and feel characteristic of all CHOU CHOU dolls. In addition, she interacts with her Interactive Changing Bag, Interactive Carrying Sling and Interactive Bed — each sold separately. Talking CHOU CHOU requires 3AA batteries (not included) and is available in various ethnic versions. 5/31/2006 (Price: $34.99)

Sing Along Letters Flashcards and CD by LEAPFROG

Kids can sing along to 10 great learning songs that are based on the Letter Factory and Talking Factory videos, while playing with Letter Factory flash cards that help them to master key phonics skills. It includes 26 letter cards, a card case and a music CD. It teaches letter names, letter sounds and learning songs.
— “Leapfrog is a consistent seller, innovative and trusted by parents,” mentioned Marcus Witt, owner of Live & Learn in Vancouver, B.C., “This product really catches the smallest learners.
— “This is a great learning toy. We find it to be a wonderful seller, and an excellent educational tool,” declared Bobbie Douglas, owner of Utah’s Best in Salt Lake City.
— M. Fields of Alexadria, Va., Kinah’s mom, said “The songs on this CD are great! My nearly 3-year-old jumps around to the music and is learning some of the songs because the tunes are so catchy.” 4/21/2006 (Price: $11.99)

Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Music and Mini Game by CASABLANCA KIDS INC.

This very specially priced 2 disc set not only includes the complete musical highlights from Tchaikovsky’s well known ballet performed by the London Symphony Orchestra but also includes a bonus CD ROM disc packed with entertaining and educational music related games and puzzles.
Part of the company's "Interactive Classics Series," this is a perfect marriage of music and technology. This award-winning series provides hours of fun and fosters a genuine love for classical music. Kids can test their musical ears as they unravel ingenious puzzles and riddles and play incredible music games. The software is intended for use on computers endowed with Windows 98 or higher and is not  Mac compatible. 4/12/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dance Dance Revolution Extreme 2 by KONAMI

With this game that is played on a Playstation 2 console, players follow arrows and characters onscreen and dance on corresponding arrows on their dance pad. A USB eye toy camera puts their image onscreen where they can dance next to the onscreen characters. Dancers can perform solo, with another player and on differing levels of difficulty. The game includes more than 100 minutes of dance music and a workout mode. 2/27/2006 (Price: $39.99)

Sony Eye Toy: Antigrav by SONY ELECTRONICS

Played with the Playstation 2 gaming system this game includes a USB camera that records and transfers the player’s image onscreen. One to four players can ride a hoverboard using their body instead of a gamestick to balance and move the board. 2/27/2006 (Price: $49.99)

Star Wars Saga Edition Lightsaber Battle Game by HASBRO INC.

Kids plug their plastic light saber into the television’s AV input to fight on-screen with their favorite Star Wars heroes. Four “AA” batteries are required (not included). 2/27/2006 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twister Dance DVD by HASBRO INC.

This game includes four individual dance mats where players perform dance moves they learn from on-screen instructors. Look for it in summer of 2006. 2/27/2006 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]