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

Banzai Color Stream Blaster by TOYQUEST

Color Stream Blaster is the only water gun that utilizes Color Infusion Technology, allowing kids to spray powerful torrents of colored water at each other while keeping parents worry-free. The non-toxic, non-staining formula is easily removed from clothing. The Color Stream Blaster propels colored water up to 30 feet and comes with two Color Jet Cartridges that fill 20 tanks each. Launch date: February 2007. 3/22/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Touch It Bubbles / Burbujas Tocables by YOMAX INC.

These touchable bubbles are made to stand in a person's hand. “Our packaging is three-dimensional and bilingual. If you take [into] account that over 40 million people in the USA are Hispanic, your chances of closing that impulse sale are much higher,” Anelith Ortega of Yomax Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007. 3/20/2007 (Price: $1.59)

Motorized No-SpillŽ Bubble Blastin' Plane by LITTLE KIDS INC.

Young pilots will be fascinated by all the fun action of Little Kids’ Motorized No-Spill Bubble Blastin’ Plane. By holding the joystick handle, kids can run around the backyard and produce an endless jet stream of tiny bubbles — with no dipping and no messy spills. The Bubble Blastin’ Plane is complete with a spinning propeller and 4 oz. of Little Kids bubble solution (included). It requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). This plane “is the first no-spill motorized bubble blower, keeping toddlers and moms happy!” Product Manager Jade Watson of Little Kids told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 1, 2007. 3/19/2007 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flik Stix by DIGGIN

Created for the ultimate in throw-and-catch fun, Flik Stix allows players to throw using the patented scoop and catch on the Velcro pad. “Flik Stix are uniquely designed to be easy to throw long distances,” Nathan Keker of Diggin told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2007. ( Watch Video) 3/19/2007 (Price: $14.99)

EzyRoller by EZYROLLER LLC

This self-propelling, three-wheeled ride-on toy cruises smoothly and silently along the ground, similar to the movement of a snake. The rider simply sits in the seat, feet-first, and propels with an easy back-and-forth leg movement, demonstrating a special combination of physics properties that fascinates most first-time observers. There are no chains, no motor and no batteries. The product comes packaged with extendable axis rods (S, M, L), so it can grow with the child. “Awe-inspiring physics” and “the strong, long-lasting steel tube frame and overall quality construction” really set this product apart, according to EzyRoller President Denis Allais. Launch date: May 2007.
— Anyone can sit back and get a workout with this sleek and sporty, three-wheeled ride-on toy that moves fluidly with back-and-forth leg motion. Its long, low-set and adjustable design differentiates it from other ride-ons, as do the properties of physics that bring it to life. Such stats have garnered the Ezyroller a TDmonthly Innovations 2007 award.
— Jeanette Lauture of Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., told TDmonthly in summer 2008 that the Ezyroller is a hot seller in her store. “This New Zealand outdoor ride-on toy is very innovative and has longevity for kids 3 to 14 years of age,” she said. “I’ve been selling it since October of ‘07.”

Where to buy:
SOUTH ( Watch Video) 3/16/2007 (Price: $99.95)

Wham-OŽ Mini FrisbeeŽ Golf by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Families can have fun together with this new item by Wham-O. The stand features metal chains that are designed to catch Mini Frisbee discs. The play set comes with five discs. Launch date: February 2007. 3/15/2007 (Price: $24.99)

King Size Snow Racer by STIGA INC.

Stiga's King Size Snow Racer brings Swedish winter fun to North American outdoor lovers. Steer it down a ski slope or the neighborhood tobogganing hill. Built for performance, this sled comes with a standard safety steering wheel, shock absorber, steel frame and high-tensile steel brake. The King Size Snow Racer is built with adults in mind — it's an upgraded and bigger version of the Stiga racer line.
— "The best sled is the Stiga. They’re made with three skis and with a steering wheel. The actual skis are plastic but the frame is metal so they are very durable," said John Allen, owner of J.W. Allen & Sons in Park City, Utah.
— "The only thing that’s aggravating is that I sold them out,” Allen added.
— Stiga offers a wide range of sleds and racers that are sure to match the specific needs of individuals and families. 3/13/2007 (Price: $109.95)

Wham-O Boggan by WHAM-O

The Wham-O Boggan provides a fast, maneuverable and sturdy ride down any snowy slope. It can carry two people and is made of super-slick polyethylene and super-light plastic. The Wham-O Boggan possesses cutting-edge arrowhead design for speed and control, has four side handles for riding or carrying, and includes a tow-rope for pulling and transport. It's also crack-resistant. The shipping weight is 7 lbs.
— "For sleds, Wham-O is still good," said Roger Lee, co-owner of Olney Toys in Olney, Md.
— According to Shanna Frieling, owner of Giggles Toys & More in Bozeman, Mont., "Wham-Os" are among the "best sellers in sleds" in her store.
—"We’ll probably sell about 100 sleds this month," said Joanne Farrugia, co-owner of JaZams in Pennington, N.J. “It depends on if we have snow.” 3/13/2007 (Price: $24.95)

Sparkle Jump Rope by TOYSMITH

This 7' jump rope has glittery handles with matching twisty rope. It comes in assorted colors.
— "In the summer, we sell jump ropes from Toysmith," was the comment about outdoor toys given by Angel Stahl, owner of Angel’s Toy Barn in Greensburg, Pa.
— Jump ropes were also among best-selling outdoor toys for Sallie Scott, owner of The Learning Tree in Missoula, Mont.
— Three of 18 retailers TDmonthly spoke with cited jump ropes as a favorite outdoor product. 3/13/2007 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Tool Barrel Display by SCHYLLING

Now there's a way to store and display favorite gardening tools from Schylling. Rakes, shovels and a full assortment of outdoor gardening toys can all be placed in this display. The Wooden Barrel Display just might be the solution for parents tired of seeing their kid's toys splattered across the lawn and driveway. Kids can now make a game out of using their tools and storing them properly.
— "Mainly what we do [are] the plastics … the sand toys, gardening toys and things people can actually use in their yard. Schylling would be the biggest," said Jordan Walden, store manager at Finnegan's Toys and Gifts in Portland, Ore.
— "Little kid-sized rakes, shovels, brooms, trowels" are popular, agreed Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash.
— The Wooden Barrel Display is part of Schylling's Little Farmer Garden Tools line of gardening tools. 3/13/2007 (Price: $39.99)

Baby Gertie Barnyard Babies Balls by SMALL WORLD TOYS

The Gertie Ball now has a little barnyard twist to it. Designed to fit into the smallest of hands, yet consisting of the same unique materials that have made the Gertie ball famous, Baby Gerties are sure to provide joy and fun for the littlest among us. They feature smiling farm-animal designs, which include a cow, sheep, pig and duck. 
— "The kind of ball is important. [We] have Gertie balls," was a comment about outdoor best-sellers provided by Donna Dobkin, owner of Leapin' Lizards Toy Company in Bend, Ore.
— "We like...Gertie balls," said Frances Finfrock, owner of Aunt Franny's Toys in Richland, Wash.
— Four of 18 retailers told TDmonthly that Gertie Balls remain hot-sellers in their stores. 3/13/2007 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bucket Blast by LOLO COMPANY INC.

Buckets, beanbags and water all come together in 15 different party games for indoor and outdoor fun. Kids and adults toss, run, balance, chase, strategize, and team up for points and laughs. One outdoor game entails tossing a beanbag into a bucket of water… that’s attached to the back of an opponent. Bucket Blast includes six buckets, six belts, 24 beanbags, six blindfolds, four cones and one tote bag. "Bean Bag Basketball is the game that sells this product," Charlie Paul, president and CEO of LOLO, explained to TDmonthly. "Kids strap buckets to their behinds and try to get bean bags into each others' buckets while not getting any in their own. It is simple, pure fun. This product gets kids working together while competing against each other."
— Jude Larene, owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, called Bucket Blast “a great thing. … I’m sold out of it!” 3/7/2007 (Price: $34.95)

Dirt Dawg by DIGGLER

It’s not hard to see what makes the Dirt Dawg different from other scooters on the market — there are simply no other scooters like this! The Diggler model offers a larger standing platform, suspension fork and mountain bike brakes to create a fun ride that is part scooter, part mountain bike, part skateboard and all fun. This hard scooter is stable and offers powerful tires and a stable ride that is perfect, even on rougher terrain. A range of colors makes it easy to select the right style. 3/6/2007 (Price: $175.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ACE 150 by GARRETT METAL DETECTORS

With Garrett’s affordable and powerful ACE 150 metal detector, even beginners can find treasure like an old pro. The ACE 150 offers features and performance at a price that is far less than the competition's. It is ideal for coin hunting and its One-Touch technology is easy to use for any age. With true depth and target identification, the ACE 150 is ideal for anyone with a passion for discovering lost treasure. Launch date: December 2004. 3/1/2007 (Price: $179.95)

Super Splash Water Park by LITTLE TIKES INC.

This huge inflatable water slide and play area measures over 16’ x 16’ x 12’. The play set includes water cannons that can shoot water up to 20 feet in the air, a bouncy obstacle course, a turtle trampoline, a play tunnel and more. The tall, strong and inflatable walls preserve the yard by keeping the water inside the pool, while the heavy-duty blower maintains continuous airflow.  "This is a mountain of fun for kids of all ages. It is durable and provides hours of entertainment," Reagan Holmes, Public Relations Coordinator at Little Tikes Inc., told TDmonthly. This product is a Spring 2007 Dr. Toy Best Product Award winner. Launch date: March 2007. 2/27/2007 (Price: $599.99)

BOUNCEaROO Hopper by Air Kicks by GEOSPACE INTERNATIONAL

This backyard favorite measures 32” in diameter and is suitable for both kids and adults. It is made of durable, heavy-gauge vinyl, includes a separate foot pump, and can provide a great workout. Launch date: February 11, 2007. 2/27/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Great Geysers: The Science of Soda by BE AMAZING!

Over a million viewers tune in each week to see what cool science experiment Steve Spangler has up his sleeve. He shoots potatoes, makes toilet paper fly and turns two-liter bottles of soda into giant geysers all in the name of getting people of all ages turned onto science. The now-famous Mentos and Diet Coke experiment turned into one of the most viral marketing campaigns in the history of the Internet. Just drop an unwrapped roll of Mentos into a freshly opened two-liter bottle of soda and the pop becomes a geyser of foam guaranteed to make onlookers cheer wildly and run away. Spangler designed a Mentos-releasing tube so that kids of all ages can make their own Great Geysers without getting soaked. Just load up the tube, stand back and pull out the pin with a string. This set includes more than 15 activities and allows kids to set up their own geyser lab. ( Watch Video) 2/26/2007 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jumping hop hopper hoppity hippity Ball (2 sizes) by JUMPING BALLS

The best Jumping Balls ever made by man! Much thicker, and long lasting than the competition, with a choice of 6 colors, and 2 child sizes.

The ball features a comfortable handle, smooth material, a large happy face, and our brand's logo in the back.

With a perfect balance of quality and price, sold in a beautiful retail box, these Jumping Balls will make your sales JUMP off the charts!

For ages 3-6 and 7-9 (not shown). 2/22/2007 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Adult Jumping Ball by JUMPING BALLS

We can't let those kids have all the fun right? Because parents and grandparents love to play with their kids, and exercise at the same time the Adult Size Jumping Ball is a must for your store too. Large enough for most adults to bounce comfortably, and thick enough to handle most adults' weight this size is extremely popular and is often out of stock, so order early! For ages 12-99. 2/22/2007 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Super Sports OgoDisks Set by OGOSPORT, LLC

This 18” sports disk features a foam ring with a high-strength elastic membrane, and can catch and throw balls up to 150'. It is a safe, high-quality sports activity device that adapts to volleyball, tennis, baseball and other sports, and can be a blast at the beach or pool. A 12” size is also available. Suggested retail price for the two sizes ranges from $15 to $40. “The Super Sports Disk products are fantastic as confidence-building, motor-skill activities for young children, but are also great for more advanced users,” Kevin Williams of OgoSport told TDmonthly. This product received a Spring 2007 Parents' Choice Award. Launch date: May 20, 2007.
— Quality materials and a super bouncing effect earned the classy OgoSport a TDmonthly Innovations 2007 award. Its broad appeal and correlation to other sports make the disk applicable to a variety of fun and healthy activities, and its bright color and sleek packaging grab attention.
— “OgoSport is a good line for us,” Eric Masoncup, owner of Gepetto's Toy Box in Oak Park, Ill., told TDmonthly about his best-selling gift for boys in summer 2009.
— Joe Beradoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey about best-selling toys that "during the summer, we sell 5-7 a week."

Past videos: WTHRA 2007 ( Watch Video) 2/21/2007 (Price: $44.00)

The Original Yo Baby Practice Board by GarageCo Toys, Inc.

This action toy helps keep kids fit as they simulate and learn how to skate, surf and snowboard without getting wet, cold or sore. Children can twist it, kick it, flip it or pop it as they play. The board measures 21” by 5.25” and comes in red, yellow, green and blue. “This product is the first of its kind. The boarding industry never had a plastic, functional, inexpensive toy — a 21st century toy,” CEO Bob Ellis of GarageCo Toys told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2006.
— It’s very simple, yes, but the Yo Baby Practice Board received a TDmonthly Innovations 2007 award due to its usefulness as a training tool for very young children, propelling them to develop board-sport skills they can use later in life. It’s perfect for use on carpet in the home, and can easily travel anywhere.
— “We're doing well with Yo Babys, [and] ordering a case a month,” said Connie Hoeft, owner of C R Toys in Kearney, N.E., when asked about her best-selling sports toys in spring 2009.
— “We do really well with the Yo Baby practice boards. Last year, we went through a lot of those,” Lauren Obenour, manager of Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., told TDmonthly in March 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/21/2007 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hunter Dan's Bullseye Adventure Gear: Recurve Bow Set by CREATIVE OUTDOOR PRODUCTS INC.

This 47”-long bow comes with four fiberglass arrows with target tips and has a riser and limbs made of black glass-filled nylon. It features a two-piece quiver, an arm guard with Velcro straps, a finger tab with an adjustable sight pin, a kid-sized draw length of 24” and a draw weight of 17 to 21 lbs. “The most unique quality of this product is its ability to provide the young archer with a ‘complete package of archery accessories’ specifically designed for smaller hands,” Todd Farris, executive vice president and chief operations officer for Creative Outdoor Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: Fall 2006. 2/21/2007 (Price: $69.99)

Land & Sea Truck by ODYSSEY MARKETING

This blazing-fast, four-wheel drive marine car runs on the ground and on grass, sand, ice and even water. It’s a remote-controlled all-terrain 4x4 and a speedboat in one. The waterproof wireless radio handset can be used up to 70' from the vehicle, which can do 360-degree spins. The product features twin turbo props and precision grip wheels, and comes with a 9V battery and pack. Launch date: October 1, 2006.
— “Our neat stuff is geared to the younger crowd — 15 and under — but I’ve got to tell you, in a lot of cases, dad and son wind up fighting about who's going to use that particular stunt car. There's a child in all of us,” President Sal Irigoyen of Odyssey Marketing told TDmonthly. 2/19/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

6'6" Tot Master Trampoline by TRAMPOLINES USA INC.

The Tot Master is a Fantastic Trampoline with its thick safety pads to safeguard potential injuries. A free Spring Tool is also included. Composed of a galvanized steel frame, the 14" tall Tot Master has a diameter of 78" and can support up to 100 lbs. 2/6/2007 (Price: $159.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pony Hop by TRAMPOLINES USA INC.

Pony Hops are great inflatable child toys for several children to enjoy at once. Pony Hops are great for church groups, family and special events, park recreation, kids activity centers, clubs, schools, fundraising/racing, party rentals, team competition, derby days, fairs, sports promotion and more. There are three sizes to choose from, and an optional air pump inflator/deflator is also available. 2/6/2007 (Price: $109.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]