TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Outdoor Fun Product Category

Water Park-Extra Large by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Three year olds and older will love creating their own waterpark with this extra large set. Phalate free with 15 pieces will help to create a water epire in a sand box or on the beach. 3/20/2009 (Price: $99.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Surfer Balance Bike by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

The Surfer Balance Bike teaches balance and coordination and has a limited turn radius to help prevent tipping. It features 12" tubeless air tires on sealed ball bearings, is height adjustable with a padded saddle, and has a low step-through frame design. It also includes a rear-wheel handbrake and a spring-loaded kickstand. Launch date: April 25, 2009. 3/12/2009 (Price: $110.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Prinzessin Scooter by KETTLER INTERNATIONAL INC.

This scooter features an eight-position, adjustable handlebar, a synthetic MaxXtread™ front tire for a smooth and quiet ride, EVA foam rear tires, a rear footbrake and an extra-wide footplate. Weight capacity is 100 lbs. "The KETTLER® Scooter Prinzessin comes with a lifetime warranty on the main 'd' tube frame, [and] also has a five-year warranty on the paint against fading. It is coated inside and outside with an anti-rust coating," Heather McGlothlin, national sales manager for KETTLER International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 10, 2009. ( Watch Video) 3/12/2009 (Price: $120.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tennis Ball (3 pack) by SKY BOUNCE, LLC

The traditional yellow, standard-sized tennis ball from Sky Bounce. Available in a three pack and a twelve pack. 3/9/2009 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Missile by ESCO TOYS

 3/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tire Swing Set by TIRE TIME LLC

The heavy-duty Tire Time Swing Set makes a great replacement or upgrade for your existing playground set. It includes a heavy-duty plastic tire, a 4 foot double looped nylon rope, and a metal looped attachment device for connection to your playground set. With only four simple steps, the Tire Time Swing Set is assembled easily. Lead free and made of recycled materials. For ages 3-8 with maximum weight of 75 lbs. Adult supervision required. 3/5/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Razor® RipRider™ 360 by RAZOR

The Razor RipRider 360 is a three-wheeler with dual-inclined caster wheels for resistance-free drifting and spinning actions. Maximum weight: 160 lbs. 2/23/2009 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fun Sand Colored Play Sand by FUN SAND

Available in blue and purple, this play sand has a unique texture and almost lifelike quality. It is dustless, non-stain, eco-friendly, and safe for kids, and may even be used in reptile habitats. The product is made in the USA. Launch date: February 2009. 2/18/2009

Tri-ton Mobo by ASA PRODUCTS INC.

This three-wheeled cruiser boasts features that distinguish it from the rest of the Tri-ton line - namely, a reclining seat back and folding design for portability and storage. In addition, it has an adjustable front frame, caliper hand brakes and free wheel maneuverability. Launch date: February 2009. 2/16/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sandy Feet by SPOTS AND LADYBUGS LLC

This parent and child activity kit includes materials to create a foot cast in the sand at the beach. It includes enough plaster mix to make molds of two feet and comes in a bright beach pail. Launch date: February 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/16/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SandSac™ Beach Pail and Shovel by MESKO Associates LLC

The SandSac™ is and eco-friendly, foldable travel beach pail. Made from 100% cotton canvas with a bamboo shovel, it is an alternative to the traditional plastic shovel and pail. The SandSac™ is also customizable using fabric markers, paints, or applied accessories. Machine washable and can be folded and stored away until its next use. Comes in three sizes and is sold individually or as a set of two. Also included are four fabric markers. ( Watch Video) 2/9/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Jump Ropes by JUST JUMP IT

Both the single (8') and double (16') are made from a double-braid, soft polypropylene rope that swivels right in the hand, making handles unnecessary. These colorful and durable jump ropes (available in six solid colors and six confetti colors) can be adjusted to fit most size kids, and they can be put into the family wash if soiled. They can be used by adults, too.
— “Jump ropes … are really big right now,” Linda Hamm, owner of Early Work Toy Station in Petaluma, Calif., told TDmonthly in spring 2009.
— Four of 60 retailers surveyed in March 2009 said jump ropes account for their top sales in outdoor and sports toys. ( Watch Video) 2/2/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blaster Board™ Liquidator by PRIME TIME TOYS

The Max Liquidator® now has a big brother. The award winning Blaster Board™ is a Liquidator, Kickboard and Shield ALL-IN-ONE! Kids love to float on anything in the pool and the Blaster Board™ is the perfect fit. Pull back to fill, and blast water up to 30 feet! Launch date: February 2009. 1/30/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

AQUA TIMEBOMB™ by GEOSPACE INTERNATIONAL

This aquatic version of the old game “hot potato" is irresistibly fun for the whole family. Here’s how it works: Fill a balloon with water and set it inside the AQUA TIMEBOMB's “cage.” Wind up the timer spring and start passing the “bomb” around. But be quick! You don’t want to be the one caught holding it when it explodes and the water balloon splashes all over the unlucky player. "This game can be played right out of the box, since 10 water balloons are included. AQUA TIMEBOMB™ is a new twist on a familiar game concept that everyone will enjoy and instinctively know how to play," Aaron Ackert, sales manager for Geospace International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009. 1/30/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LiddleLAX by ChalkTalkSPORTS

LiddleLAX is the world's first 'liddle-size' lacrosse stick and ball set for great 'off-the-field' lacrosse fun and games. The lacrosse head is strung with 'stretchable stringing' to ensure maximum velocity of the mini elastic lax balls. Goalie target included for additional fun. 1/26/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Thing! by BUBBLE THING

Blow The World’s Biggest Bubbles! This is the famous Bubble Thing that started the giant bubble sport. It blows gorgeous high-flying rainbow-colored bubbles the size of baby whales. Easy! A thrill for all ages. Great for outdoor parties. Graceful operation without compare. Keep dipping and opening and closing the flexible fabric loop to create a fantastic menagerie of bubble shapes and sizes. Package includes BIG Bubble Mix powder that makes 2.7 gallons of world class bubble solution. Just add water and dish soap. ( Watch Video) 1/23/2009 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Thing Deluxe! by BUBBLE THING

Blow IMPOSSIBLY Big Bubbles! The Bubble Thing Deluxe set the first-ever Guinness soap bubble record in 1988. Length: 50 feet. Volume: 240 cubic feet. And it can blow much bigger. The Deluxe does all the fascinating tricks the smaller Bubble Thing does but more spectacular. The Deluxe is the one you should demonstrate outside your store to attract astonished happy crowds and free media attention. A sporting challenge for big kids and adults, it also adjusts easily in size so six-year-olds can play. (It uses the great BIG Bubble Mix which you can buy separately.) 1/23/2009 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Thing BIG Bubbles Mix by BUBBLE THING

Stir 2 tablespoons of this world class bubble powder into 16 cups of tap water, add a cup of dish soap, and you’ll blow gigantic soaring bubbles up to 8 feet in diameter! Even 50 feet long! It’s fun to mix. Nontoxic. Designed for the giant Bubble Thing wands (and other wands) and out-bubbles the competition at 1/4 the cost per gallon. The BIG Bubble Mix refill bottle seen here makes 5.4 gallons of solution. 1/23/2009 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pocket Binoculars by ESCO TOYS

4" pocket binoculars. Compact for easy carrying. Lens extends with a push of a button. Assorted colors. 5" x 7" card. 1/12/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BRIK-A-BLOK-46 by BRIK-A-BLOK TOYS INC.

The 16" x 16" polymer panels are designed so that kids can safely build three-dimensional structures kids. Launch date: March 2009.
— Dave Taylor of The Attachment Parenting Blog said Brik-A-Blok was a huge hit with his kids (ages 6 and 9). He noted that his kids’ constructions took up a great deal of space, with Brik-A-Blok tunnels stretching throughout their home. Taylor called the building system “fabulously cool,” though he lamented the high price tag.
— Brik-A-blok was the "most funnest review ever!" for She Scribes’ Kimberley and her son. Her kids enjoyed creating new structures with the versatile panels. However, Kimberley also pointed out the large amount of space needed for the toy as well as the panels’ inability to support much weight. 12/12/2008 (Price: $179.97)

Blue Angel Delta Kite by HQ KITES & DESIGNS USA

Take to the skies with this high-flying jet kite. Stable and easy-to-fly with its built-in flame tail. Hand sewn with a tough ripstop nylon sail and durable fiberglass frame for years of use. Includes flying line and winder. Launch date: January 26, 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Skip 'n' Splash by GREAT AMERICAN MERCHANDISE & EVENTS

The AquaAntics Skip ‘n’ Splash is a spinning sprinkler that creates exciting, whirlwind water sprays for cooling down on hot summer days. As soon as the Skip ‘n’ Splash is connected to a standard garden hose, it playfully spins and sprays, for a hoppin’, skippin’, jumpin’ good time. Children can jump over the rotating foam arms or run in circles with them while getting soaked. The speed can be easily adjusted by increasing or decreasing the water flow. "The spinning action makes this an interactive toy, encouraging healthy, active play," Elissa Pollack, media relations agent for Great American Merchandise & Events, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Extreme Winter Fun, SnowDino Accessory Kit by WIDE IDEAS INC.

Included in The SnowDino Kit are instructions how to form a SnowDino, his eyes, nostrils, mouth, 12 claws and 11 spikes. Bonus-carving tool included. SnowDino can be built from 4' up to 7' high. 12/8/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Extreme Winter Fun, SnowMan Accessory Kit by WIDE IDEAS INC.

Included in The SnowMan Kit are instructions on how to form a SnowMan anywhere from 3’ high to 7’ high, eyes and eyebrows, a nose, mouth, three buttons, a scarf, pair of mittens and a top hat. Bonus-carving tool included. The Snowman Kit is part of a family of Snow Kits: SnowMan, SnowBear and the Snow Dino. All these kits can be used when building a small character to a large character. All parts are made for the outdoors and can be used over and over in the winter. 12/8/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Whac-A-Mole Bop Action Sprinkler by GREAT AMERICAN MERCHANDISE & EVENTS

The Whac-A-Mole for pool and backyard fun is a multi-action sprinkler game certain to generate giggles. The Whac-A-Mole Bop Action Sprinkler connects to a standard garden hose. Once powered, four spring-loaded moles pop up and down, spraying water from their boppin’ heads. An additional two spray points located in the center of the sprinkler create more water action. Two mallets are included. "GAME recently acquired a licence for the widely popular Whac-A-Mole brand," Elissa Pollack, media relations agent for Great American Merchandise & Events, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009. 12/8/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]