TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Kits Product Category

Sunshine Yellow Creative Pack by SHRINKY DINKS ® (K & B INNOVATIONS, INC.)

The newest addition to the Shrinky Dinks line. This 6 sheet pack of Shrinky Dinks Sunshine Yellow allows you to brighten up your Shrinky Dinks projects without using a bright marker or paint. This sunny yellow can be used as a background with our other plastics or can be used to accent anything...or use it alone to make your own bright shining piece. Use Sunshine Yellow with Permanent Marker, Paint Pens or Alcohol based rubber stamping inks. Creative fun for more "BRIGHT" ideas. 3/14/2011 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Singles Train by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

These Sticky Mosaics Singles are the party-sized answer for a rainy afternoon or long car ride. With no mess, these small, portable kits are simple and fun for both boys and girls. Each includes 1 project, 1 wall hanger and over 400 sparkling tiles and jewels. Follow a simple numbered legend and create a beautiful mosaic with Sticky Mosaics singles. "Perfect for travel, stocking stuffers and party favors, Sticky Mosaics Singles are the perfect size for a quick craft on a rainy day or surprise gift for a special little girl or boy," Stephanie Carver from The Orb Factory told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Singles Baseball by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

These Sticky Mosaics Singles are the party-sized answer for a rainy afternoon or long car ride. With no mess, these small, portable kits are simple and fun for both boys and girls. Each includes 1 project, 1 wall hanger and over 400 sparkling tiles and jewels. Follow a simple numbered legend and create a beautiful mosaic with Sticky Mosaics singles. "Perfect for travel, stocking stuffers and party favors, Sticky Mosaics Singles are the perfect size for a quick craft on a rainy day or surprise gift for a special little girl or boy," Stephanie Carver from The Orb Factory told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Singles Butterfly by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

These Sticky Mosaics Singles are the party-sized answer for a rainy afternoon or long car ride. With no mess, these small, portable kits are simple and fun for both boys and girls. Each includes 1 project, 1 wall hanger and over 400 sparkling tiles and jewels. Follow a simple numbered legend and create a beautiful mosaic with Sticky Mosaics singles. "Perfect for travel, stocking stuffers and party favors, Sticky Mosaics Singles are the perfect size for a quick craft on a rainy day or surprise gift for a special little girl or boy," Stephanie Carver from The Orb Factory told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Singles Soccer by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

These Sticky Mosaics Singles are the party-sized answer for a rainy afternoon or long car ride. With no mess, these small, portable kits are simple and fun for both boys and girls. Each includes 1 project, 1 wall hanger and over 400 sparkling tiles and jewels. Follow a simple numbered legend and create a beautiful mosaic with Sticky Mosaics singles. "Perfect for travel, stocking stuffers and party favors, Sticky Mosaics Singles are the perfect size for a quick craft on a rainy day or surprise gift for a special little girl or boy," Stephanie Carver from The Orb Factory told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Tropical Friends by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics Tropical Friends comes with 4 sparkling projects, 4 plastic wall hangers and over 2300 sparkling tiles and jewel pieces. Follow a simple numbered legend and stick on the colorful tiles and jewels to create a stunning masterpiece every time. This no mess, no fuss kit features colorful chameleons, hopping tree frogs and curious geckos. "Sticky Mosaics are not just crafts; they are works of art!  Just because a craft is completed doesn't mean the fun is done; display these mosaic masterpieces for years to come with the special wall hangers included in each kit," Stephanie Carver, from The Orb Factory, told TDmonthly. 3/4/2011 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Owl Pals by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics Owl Pals comes with 4 sparkling projects, 4 plastic wall hangers and over 2500 sparkling tiles and jewel pieces. Follow a simple numbered legend and stick on the colorful tiles and jewels to create a stunning masterpiece every time. This no mess, no fuss kit features little owls peeking out of trees, snuggling under the moonlight and reading a book. "Sticky Mosaics are not just crafts; they are works of art!  Just because a craft is completed doesn't mean the fun is done; display these mosaic masterpieces for years to come with the special wall hangers included in each kit," Stephanie Carver, from The Orb Factory, told TDmonthly.
— Retailers surveyed by TDmonthly have been naming The Orb Factory's Sticky Mosaics kits as a best-selling line since 2009.
— In late Spring 2011, 25% of retailers surveyed said Sticky Mosaics were their best-selling line of activity kits. 3/4/2011 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Ocean Princess by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Sticky Mosaics Ocean Princess comes with 4 sparkling projects, 4 plastic wall hangers and over 2100 sparkling tiles and jewel pieces. Follow a simple numbered legend and stick on the colorful tiles and jewels. This no mess, no fuss kit features our underwater Princess with her fishy friends and submerged palace. "Sticky Mosaics are not just crafts; they are works of art!  Just because a craft is completed doesn't mean the fun is done; display these mosaic masterpieces for years to come with the special wall hangers included in each kit," Stephanie Carver, from The Orb Factory, told TDmonthly.
— In a January 2012 survey about arts and crafts toys, Kelly Boone, manager of The Elephant's Trunk in Greenville, S.C., told TDmonthly that "Orb Factory's Sticky Mosaics, specifically Ocean Princess," are best selling arts and crafts items. They sell 10-12 each month.
 3/4/2011 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SparkleUps Cupcakes by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Kids can create a jewel-by-number sticker to decorate their school supplies, locker, bathroom mirror, or even their little brother! Stick these works of art on anything, and turn ordinary into the extraordinary. These SparkleUps Cupcakes come with 8 reusable stickers one two sticker sheets with over 650 colorful sparkling jewels. Decorate and stick sweet cupcakes, candies, strawberries and cherries. "These reusable stickers are perfect for kids from 4 to 14!  They can be stuck and re stuck anywhere with no residue," Stephanie Carver, Communications Specialist at The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SparkleUps Butterflies by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Kids can create a jewel-by-number sticker to decorate their school supplies, locker, bathroom mirror, or even their little brother! Stick these works of art on anything, and turn ordinary into the extraordinary. These SparkleUps Butterflies come with 7 reusable stickers one two sticker sheets with over 600 colorful sparkling jewels. "These reusable stickers are perfect for kids from 4 to 14!  They can be stuck and re stuck anywhere with no residue," Stephanie Carver, Communications Specialist at The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SparkleUps Unicorns by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Kids can create a jewel-by-number sticker to decorate their school supplies, locker, bathroom mirror, and more. Stick these works of art on anything, and turn ordinary into the extraordinary. These SparkleUps Unicorns come with 7 reusable stickers one two sticker sheets with over 750 colorful sparkling jewels. Decorate and stick adorable unicorns, rainbows and hearts.  "These reusable stickers are perfect for kids from 4 to 14!  They can be stuck and re stuck anywhere with no residue," Stephanie Carver, Communications Specialist at The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Mega Shark Tooth Comparison Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

The Mega Shark Tooth Comparison Kit contains five real fossil shark teeth from an assortment of species: Mako, Tiger, Bullshark and more. It also includes a full-sized museum quality replica of one of the largest Megalodon teeth ever found. At over sixty feet, Megalodon was the biggest predator to ever live. Shark info guide included. 12/8/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Basic Geode Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Geodes are formed by prehistoric bubbles in lava. Over time, surrounding minerals penetrate the bubbles forming crystals. The adventure is in cracking open these real geodes to reveal the crystal caverns hidden inside. The basic kit contains six geodes from one mine. This kit includes safety glasses and instructions.
Awards: 2009 Informal Education Product of the Year Award; 2010 Museum Tour Excellence Award 12/8/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover With Dr. Cool Ultimate Geode Kit by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Geodes are formed by prehistoric bubbles in lava. Over time, surrounding minerals penetrate the bubbles forming crystals. The adventure is in cracking open these real geodes to reveal the crystal caverns hidden inside. The Ultimate kit includes 15 geodes from three different mines for a wider variety of crystal formations which could include: quartz, fluorite, calcite, or even amethyst. This kit includes safety glasses and instructions.
Awards: 2009 Informal Education Product of the Year; 2010 Museum Tour Excellence Award 12/8/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Amazing Squishy Brain by SMARTLAB TOYS

Build a brain and then pick it apart with this sequel to the Squishy Human Body. This anatomically correct model, complete with moving mandible (jawbone) and squishy plastic brain and eyes, makes for a realistic experience of our body's gray matter. With the included illustrated book, kids go on a tour through the sense, movement, memory, emotion, decision-making, and automatic functions like breathing and digestion. Phenomena like brain freeze and notes on how and when things go wrong are also explored. Includes: 9-piece transparent skill that fits together at the sutures, 8 squishy brain parts, Squishy eyeballs, 4 vertebrae pieces with spinal cord, Skull base, Tools: forceps, scalpel, and tweezers, Skull map, Brain blister with labels, and 32-page, fully illustrated book.
— In a December 2013 survey two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that skull and brain novelty items were Halloween best-sellers. 11/30/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Squishy Human Body by SMARTLAB TOYS

With this hands-on kit and tour guide, kids enter the world of the human body — complete with removable squishy vital organs as well as skeletal, vascular, and muscular systems, kids explore the complex inner workings of the human body and see how everything fits together. Research physician Lucille M. Kayes helps examine the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of the human body by following a bite of pizza as it travels through the body. Includes: 12" plastic human body model and stand, 12 plastic bones and muscles, 9 removable squishy vital organs, Body parts Organ-izer, Tweezers, Forceps, and 32-page fully illustrated book,
Awards: 2008 NAPPA Honors Award; 2008 Creative Child Preferred Choice Award (Educational/Science Toys Category); 2008 Parents’ Choice Recommended Award 11/30/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dr. Carey's Baby Care Kit by DR. CAREY'S NEW BABY KIT

This kit was developed by a pediatrician to assist parents in getting through their child's first year. The kit comes in a pastel colored gift box and contains a Fussy Baby Soother blanket, diaper rash ointment and skin protectant, a Gumdrop pacifier, a bottle for homemade saline solution, a digital thermometer and a nose suction bulb. Also included is a Baby Care guide, covering topics such as developmental milestones, health care, rashes and common questions new parents ask. ( Watch Video) 10/6/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MathMosis Classroom Kit by BRAIN PARTY INC.

The MathMosis Classroom Kit is an instructional tool which coincides with a school’s already existing math program. MathMosis was designed for kindergarten through third grade classrooms. Supported by research, this math supplemental teaches children to count by multiples through a variety of learning modalities and utilizes a strategy which assists in understanding and memorizing multiplication and division problems beginning at an early age. Kit includes MathMosis Book, MathMosis Mania Games, MathMosis Posters, and MathMosis Music CD. 9/23/2010 (Price: $159.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CSI Jr. Investigator Kit by BOWEN HILL

Little sleuths can fingerprint suspects, collect evidence and record findings with this "CSI"-themed kit. The set includes a field case, mini microscope, stamp pad, replacement ink, fingerprinting powders, fingerprinting brush, fingerprint lifters, plastic gloves, tweezers, magnifying glass, crime scene tape, goggles, string, L-shaped ruler, evidence bags and tags, slides, evidence markers, alternative light source, evidence logs, test tubes, stencil, plaster frame, crime scene journals, activity book, evidence, book of charts, fingerprint cards and situation cards. 9/23/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Making Kit by ALEX BRANDS

This kit contains materials for making up to 22 friendship bracelets. It includes four looms for two styles and eight patterns, along with 22 colors of floss, beads, a beading needle and a convenient storage case.
— As of 05/12/2012 this product has 3.9 out of 5 stars from 54 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Instructions are not helpful enough; not enough designs included.
— Kim Myers, co-owner of Hobbytown USA in Murfreesboro, Tenn., told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011 that ALEX arts and crafts were best-sellers in their category, especially among older girls.
― As of 9.21.2010, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 24 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 33 on the top 100 best-selling toys and games.  9/21/2010 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Partners for Safety Infant and Child CPR Training by PULSE CPR DIRECT LLC

This step-by-step CPR training program for parents contains a 20-minute DVD and a care kit. The DVD includes training modules, chapter summary reviews and an on-screen quiz. The kit includes a practice guide, diagrams, flash review cards and a babysitter information sheet.
Awards: Mom's Best Award 2010 9/16/2010 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

One-Shot Bug Killer!! Interceptor Doll Hoi Hoi-San - Hoi Hoi-San Mini with Hoi Hoi Carry by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

From the line of 1:1 scale models of Interceptor Dolls from One-Shot Bug Killer!! Interceptor Doll Hoi Hoi-San is the main character’s diminutive assistant and support staff, Hoi Hoi-San Mini with Hoi Hoi Carry. This little “doll” resembles her boss, with a cute maid’s uniform complete with bowtie, puffy shoes, gloves, and a big bow in her hair. She may be small, but she’s still an Interceptor Doll and comes armed with a special “Pumping Gun” in her size. She also brings an exclusive “Hand Gatling Gun” for her boss, and the fantastic Hoi Hoi Carry (a portable armory, the Carry cart has hooks on its sides for weapon storage as well as a dividing plate and opening hatch for loading items big and small). Hoi Hoi-San Mini also comes with extra eye parts for customization, three sets of hands (closed, open, and weapon gripping), and special decals. At just over 3 ¼ inches tall she is in 1:1 scale along with the other One-Shot Bug Killer!! robots.  Sculpted by Tsukuru Shirahige and Yuta Itoyama, the extermination assistant and her gear are comprised of approximately 200 pieces, and Mini has 30 points of articulation. 8/30/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

One-Shot Bug Killer!! Interceptor Doll Hoi Hoi-San - Oboro Plastic Model Kit by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

Joining the line of 1:1 scale models of Interceptor Dolls is the first accessory kit straight out of the hit series, Pest-X’s awesome Oboro motorcycle. Increasing the Doll’s fighting capabilities dramatically, the Oboro has two distinct modes: Pest-X can ride the device in motorcycle mode, and when transformed it into the “Daitetsuwan” (“large arms”) mode the Interceptor can wear it behind her shoulders and take on Combat-San with her special “Zentaz Ryudaken (Mikazuchi)” move. Pre-painted in dark blue and red parts to match its rider, the 6 ½ inch long (1:1 scale) Oboro features synthetic rubber tires for increased realism. (Pest-X figure not included) 8/30/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patlabor the Mobile Police - Griffon D-Style Model Kit by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

From the world-renowned classic manga and anime franchise Patlabor comes the D-Style Griffon. A heavy military Labor suited for combat, this super-deformed Griffon is the perfect complement to the D-Style Ingram 1. The Griffon D-Style model kit captures the look of the original mecha with stunning. With 60 pre-painted parts and easy snap-fit assembly, no glue or paint is necessary. In addition to the classic jet black color scheme, the Griffon also has several tampo print logos; there are also special pre-painted parts including the camera eye, red chest triangle, and hips. One can display the diminutive robot with various included parts like the flight unit or the aqua unit and multiple hands. Standing slightly over 4 ¼ inches tall, this little robot has approximately 15 points of articulation. 8/30/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Broken Blade - Fafnir General Baldr's Golem Fine Scale Model Kit by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

From the Frame Arms multi assemble mechanical unit model kit from Broken Blade comes the Fafnir General Baldr's Golem. With an interior core robot “Cross Frame,” this fighting unit has universal attachment points which connect to multiple armor and weapon parts, and shares interchangeable parts with the M.S.G. support series and the Border Break robots. The heroic General Baldr’s Golem has the same basic body as the standard heavy front line fighting unit with its thick and bulky armor plating, distinctive collar, and stout robotic helmet. The interior frame features approximately 30 points of articulation, fully functional even with the added components. General Baldr’s Golem comes equipped with a Press Gun, “Giallar Sigma,” “Gande Type 2” Sword, “Scutum Iota” Shield, and prototype Heavy Grand Sword. To differentiate it from the standard units, Baldr’s features special custom colors, a new head sculpt, bonus parts, and logos for the head, arms, chest, and sword. There are even “Kingdom of Krisna” logos included if the character’s original appearance is preferred. Standing almost 6 ½ inches tall, the robot is comprised of approximately 200 parts. 8/30/2010 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]