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

Be My Valentine Bear Balloon by RAINBOW BALLOONS

The Silverline collection is a collection of one-sided high quality balloon designs, sold at extremely low prices. The Silverline collection's extremely low price points make it the perfect group of designs to sell to those selected, deeply discounted retail markets. 2/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Irish Kisses Balloon by RAINBOW BALLOONS

Classic's ever popular Advantage Collection and Advantage 2 Collection are high styled, solidly designed, top quality array of two-sided balloons at a one-sided price. Advantage balloons have a message on one side and a coordinating design on the back. Advantage 2 balloons have designs on both sides. Several designs are packaged offering a high quality balloon in a bag at a very advantageous price. The Advantage Collection consists of two-sided balloons at a one-sided price and are available through Classic Balloon, Inc. Distributors. 2/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baxter Birthday Balloon by RAINBOW BALLOONS

The heart warming characters of Suzy's Zoo have made Classic balloons sparkle for many years. It has been a long, delightful association and the entire population of Duckport, and the balloon makers at Classic, think it's time to celebrate. The complete collection of Suzy's Zoo designs, including holidays, has been gathered here for your convenience. 2/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Say & Play™ Recordable Sing-A-Tune® Balloons by RAINBOW BALLOONS

Record you own 10-second personalized message. To record, simply push the button in the tail of the balloon and tap balloon to play back. 2/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrinky Dinks® Circus Jubilee Party Pack by JOOBLI STUDIO

Ladies and gentlemen! Children of all ages! Step right up and behold the most sensational "big top party in a box." Wow your friends with P.T. Shrink's spectacular invitations and incredible shrinking plastic. Circus art transforms into fabulous party favors right before your eyes. You're the ringmaster of this circus celebration, so let the fun begin! 2/11/2008 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Paired Up® by GAMES FOR ALL REASONS

This party game entices players to act-out clues as his or her partner tries to guess the pair before time runs out. The 800 pairs listed on the game cards span generations and topics. 1/29/2008 (Price: $19.85) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Finish Lines 10th Anniversary Edition® by GAMES FOR ALL REASONS

The mind-bending phrase game challenges players to finish popular lines from TV, movies, history, music, literature, religion, sports, nursery rhymes and proverbs. 1/29/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Remote Control™ by GAMES FOR ALL REASONS

Using just a television and a remote, the game requires no extra plug-and-play equipment. To win, a player must quick-click through the channels to search for numbers and score the most points while his or her opponents look to steal the remote. The game includes 100 game cards, a score pad and an electronic timer. Launch date: May 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fact or Crap by IMAGINATION ENTERTAINMENT

Players listen to random statements and determine whether the statement is “fact or crap.” During the Rush Hour, players can earn double points if they answer quickly enough. The game comes with 250 Question Cards, 64 Rush Hour Cards, 16 Answer Cards, 200 Fact or Crap Tokens, a timer and rules. 1/29/2008

Humm Bug by OUTSET MEDIA

This musical game contains a collection of more than 1,000 songs from artists ranging from Prince to Queen to ZZ Top. Players must hum tunes for other players to guess. The game includes 200 cards, a game board, a sand timer and an instruction booklet. Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

What? by OUTSET MEDIA

This game of who-said-what asks players to write responses to funny questions and situations, and then asks everyone to guess who wrote what. The game is intended for five or more players and includes 162 cards, twelve pencils, an answer sheet pad, a scoring pad and a scoring sheet shield. Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Telepaths by OUTSET MEDIA

In this game, players guess what their teammates will associate with various words and pictures, and try to match answers. Players only have 30 seconds to come up with matching words, so the game is a race against time and other players. A trilingual edition in English, French and Spanish is also available. This product is a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award, Canadian Toy Testing Council Best Bet Award and 2004 Games Magazine Games 100 Award winner. Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LED Necklace w/LED Flashing Stick by LIGHTUP TOYS

The necklace and flashing stick set function separately, each equipped with multiple modes. Users can set the necklace to flash continuously with all the colors, flash while alternating colors or flash only in red, blue, green or white. The stick can be set to flash continuously, flash up and down, flash blinking lights and more. Launch date: February 2007. 1/18/2008 (Price: $2.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Tunnel Light with Skull and Crossed Bones by LIGHTUP TOYS

This edition of the Tunnel Light comes with disco beads in assorted colors. Multiple modes are available, allowing users to set the light to flash continuously, flash only in red, only in green or only in blue. Launch date: February 2007. 1/18/2008 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PervArtistry by PFF ENTERTAINMENT LLC

The adult party game is a combination of charades and drawings, but with a provocative twist. Launch date: 2004. 1/17/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Likewise! by BUFFALO GAMES INC.

Likewise! is a thought provoking party game where it pays to think alike. In this game, individuals are presented with a random pairing of a Description and Subject Cards and attempt to match answers with words or doodles. With over 5,000 possible category combinations, this is the laughable, lively, like-minded party game that everyone will enjoy. Launch date: March 1, 2008.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.
— As of 7/21/2011 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on Amazon.com. ( Watch Video) 1/8/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Unitech Toys Inc. - Wobble Bubble by Unitech Toys Inc/Toys i.e., LLC

The non-toxic and stain-free solution allows kids and adults to create colorful bubbles that measure up to one yard in diameter. Even the small lungs of a five-year-old can blow a huge bubble thanks to the patented bubble-blowing pipe: only 1/5 of the air that fills the one-yard-wide bubble comes out of the lungs; the rest of it is “sucked into” the bubble by the special bubble-blowing pipe. Launch date: 2007.
— The solution and bubble-blowing pipe creates bubbles that are “huge, durable and bouncy,” Olga Ousherovitch, president and co-owner of Toysie LLC, told TDmonthly. 1/2/2008 (Price: $10.00)

Merriam Webster's Befudiom Word Game by BEFUDIOM

This game teaches players about idioms – phrases and slang terminology that don't make much sense when taken literally, such as "holy cow" or "kick the bucket." The name "Befudiom" combines "befuddled" and "idiom," alluding to the game's root in mixed-up meanings. Whether it's acting, drawing, shouting or spelling idioms, players have a blast exploring those "befuddling" phrases. Launch date: April 1, 2007.
— “Befudiom is a universal game for its appeal with players of all ages and multiple uses as a great party game, family game and educational game, too,” Meredith Beck, of Everyday Edison’s public relations department, told TDmonthly. 1/2/2008 (Price: $24.99)

Shrinky Dinks® Wild West Fun Pack by JOOBLI STUDIO

The party pack includes an amazing color poster, 48 original images, eight party theme invitations and envelopes, eight sheets of Shrinky Dinks plastic and a photo frame keepsake to commemorate the fun event. Three other varieties are available. Launch date: April 2008.
— This is the “first Shrinky Dinks product for parties,” Joobli Studio LLC President Lowry Davison told TDmonthly. 12/28/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Good Question! by ASMODEE EDITIONS

In this game, players must think up questions according to a selected theme, such as “North America,” “At my wizard's school” and “What men want.” Each player’s goal is to score as many points as possible by creating a question that elicits one of the answers listed on the theme card. Each game set includes 97 Good Question cards, 40 Good Question – Beginner cards, 20 Theme cards, 90 tokens and one bell. Launch date: November 2007. 12/11/2007 (Price: $29.99)

The T-Shirt Game by BUFFALO GAMES INC.

This fashionable party game allows players to create their own T-shirts by matching ridiculous slogans to outrageous images. Points are awarded using “Hot or Not” cards, which also entertain with clever references to popular culture. The game is intended for three to six players. Each game set includes 70 T-Shirt Cards, 209 Slogan Cards, 77 Hot or Not Cards and instructions. This product is an iParenting Media Greatest Product of 2007 Award winner. Launch date: January 1, 2007. Read Review 12/11/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nitefall Kids Tattoos by SAVVI

Each package contains 40 tattoos and comes in different themes, such as Glitter and Glow-in-the-Dark. The temporary tattoos are safe for skin and designed to last long. 11/15/2007 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kreepy KLIK by AU´SOME CANDIES

Each collectible dispenser comes complete with a roll of Au’some Bubble Gum and a roll of Smarties Candies. The dispensers are available in mummy, skeleton and pumpkin designs, each with moveable faces. Launch date: 2006. 11/14/2007 (Price: $0.99)

WeGlow International – WeGlow Ware The Glowing Flatware - Clear Cutlery by VIRGINIA TOY AND NOVELTY CO.

The glow-in-the-dark cutlery set comes with 50 pieces. Simply activate the LightSticks end of each utensil one hour prior to use, and the glow will last for six to twelve hours. After dining, guests can remove the LightStick from the utensil and attach it to the included lanyard to make a glow necklace. ( Watch Video) 11/5/2007 (Price: $39.50)

18" Plastic Balloon - Round by MISTER BALLOON

This non-latex, non-allergenic balloon is sold flat. It is refillable, durable and easy to inflate with the use of a helium tank.  A heart-shaped version is also available. 8/17/2007 (Price: $1.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]