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

18" Mylar Teardrop Balloon 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.  8/17/2007 (Price: $1.65) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3-D Fireworks Glasses by AMERICAN PAPER OPTICS

Individuals who put on a pair of these will encounter an eye-popping experience as starbursts of three-dimensional rainbows race from every direction. These American-made 3-D Fireworks Glasses are a terrific, inexpensive retail and promotional item for any fireworks, laser or holiday light show as well as fundraising and sponsor giveaways. ( Watch Video) 8/10/2007 (Price: $0.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

X-Ray Spex™ by AMERICAN PAPER OPTICS

Originally found in comic books in the 1950’s, the X-Ray Spex™ were big hits with kids all across the country. Now they are back. More than just for kids! Adults will buy them for nostalgia. Kids will buy them out of curiosity. Great gifts for doctors, radiologists, teachers, and more. What boy doesn’t want X-Ray vision!!! 8/8/2007 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eye Witness Glasses™ by AMERICAN PAPER OPTICS

These patented holographic lenses transform any bright point of light into amazing inspirational images for people of all ages. Lenses include the icthus fish, the cross and Jesus. Eye Witness 3-D Glasses are brilliantly printed in color with Scripture and easy-to-read directions. People will want them for Sunday school, youth groups, concerts, church camps and parties. The offer a way for individuals to show and tell their faith. 8/8/2007 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Happy Eyes Glasses™ by AMERICAN PAPER OPTICS

These holographic lenses create fascinating imagery on bright points of light, delighting everyone. With six unique designs, Hearts, Stars, Smiley Faces, USA, Good Luck and Happy Birthday, one can add wacky fun to special occasions including parties, celebrations and weddings. An individual wearing the specs can look at a cake full of candles and see the themed image in the candles. 8/8/2007 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Holiday Specs™ 3-D Glasses by AMERICAN PAPER OPTICS

Holographic lenses mysteriously transform ordinary Christmas lights or any bright point of light into six different magical images: snowman, snowflake, star, tree, angels or Santa, delighting people of all ages. This product is brilliantly printed with easy-to-read instructions, and will light up the holiday season at parties. The glasses may also be used as teacher/student gifts, stocking stuffers or a greeting card insert. "We are the exclusive world manufacturer for HoloSpex glasses. This is an inexpensive, fun product that crosses all age barriers and is enjoyed by everyone," Mark Nidzgorski of American Paper Optics told TDmonthly. 8/8/2007 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

One Love by FISH LIPS PAPER DESIGNS

Each sheet of this luxurious satin-coated gift wrap is 22” x 33.75”. Fish Lips Paper Designs’ gift wraps are designed and printed in the USA on 100-percent post-consumer recycled papers using non-toxic soy inks. “Our hip and modern designs absolutely stand out in a crowd. We believe that the outside of a gift should be as exciting as the inside,” Owner Kimi Rutkin told TDmonthly. And, “With ‘green’ being such a buzz word in today’s society, it is important that the specialty toy market get on board and set a good example for our children.” A roll has an MSRP of $8.00. Launch date: April 1, 2007. 8/7/2007 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Finger Puppets Party Crackers by ROBIN REED

Each party cracker in this set of six contains a finger puppet along with a paper party hat and a joke. The wrapping is decorated with Christmas-type hats and scarves. “The gifts inside these crackers are unique to this type of product,” Betty Roland of Robin Reed told TDmonthly. “Normally, they have a novelty gift such as a horn, small ball or balloon. Christmas Crackers have been an English tradition for over 155 years.” 7/31/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirates of the Sea Party by OUT OF THE BOX PARTY LLC

Aye Matey!  If you want to be a pirate, this is the party for you.  We've left nothing out.  This party comes with swords, hooks, skull bandanas, eye patches and even earrings.  Our swords are 25" long and made of foam.  You'll get to have all the fun with of a sword fight without the bloodshed.  This Birthday Party is also available in a Deluxe Edition. 5/15/2007

Time for Tea Party by OUT OF THE BOX PARTY LLC

Put on your fancy lace gloves, sip some tea and cool yourself off with your own hand painted fan.  This Birthday Party Box is a little girl's dream.  Have your Teddy Bears or favorite dolls join in the fun.  Picture your little girl all dressed up for her very own Tea Party.  Your little girl will remember this Party forever. This Birthday Party is also available in a Deluxe Edition. 5/15/2007

Enchanted Fairy Princess Party by OUT OF THE BOX PARTY LLC

This Birthdy Party is simply irrestible.  How many little girls, when asked, say they want to be a Princess when they grow up?  Well, the wait is over.  Our Princess Party Box comes with everything you need to turn your little girls into little princesses.  Sorry...Prince not included, but we did include the Frog.  This Birthday Party is also available in a Deluxe Edtion. 5/15/2007

Let's Go Buggy Party by OUT OF THE BOX PARTY LLC

In this Birthday Party Box, you not only get to create your very own bug catcher, but we've also included a supply of bugs for you to capture.  Use the enclosed magnifying glass to examine your collection in great detail.  This birthday party box is a dream come true for those adventurous children.  Where else can you invite all your friends over to play with bugs?  Some of these bugs are so realistic that they can fool even Mom and Dad.  This Birthday Party is also available in a Deluxe Edition. 5/15/2007

Spectrix Laser Visors by Ekos USA

Add visual fun to parties, twinkle lights and holiday celebrations such as 4th of July and Halloween with these special visors.  Unique cross star holographic film lenses lets you discover the spectral colors of light by displaying a myriad of rainbow pattern.  Spectrix Visors are sold in Science and Discovery Museums and Planetariums throughout the U.S., where they are often used in their exhibits as well. 5/10/2007

Time for Tea by OUT OF THE BOX PARTY LLC

With this party set, little girls can put on their fancy lace gloves, sip some tea and cool off with their own hand-painted fan. This party box is a little girl’s dream, and participants can have their teddy bears or favorite dolls join in on the fun. A 4-pack and 8-pack ($44.95) are available. “Our products … rely heavily on the imagination of children. We believe our parties are just the foundation for authentic play time. Our themes give the children an idea and some tools; the rest is up to them,” Co-founder Kim Mack of Out of the Box Party told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2006. 4/23/2007 (Price: $25.95)

Carpet Bocce by SIMTEC CO.

Featuring a specially designed carpet puck, Carpet Bocce takes the traditional lawn sport to a whole new playing field — indoors. This game for two to four players combines skill, strategy and competition. It works on hard floors, too. “Carpet Bocce turns a traditional lawn sport into an indoor game for the entire family — adults and children,” Tradeshow Coordinator Linda Willrich of Simtec told TDmonthly. This item is a National Parenting Center Seal of Approval Award winner. Launch date:  August 2007. ( Watch Video) 4/3/2007 (Price: $16.99)

Morph-O-Scopes Party Fun Pack - Pirates by OOZ & OZ

This no-stress optical illusion coloring activity captivates all ages, has global appeal, and is ideal for mixed boy and girl groups. The activity is easy to assemble, totally child safe, and made in the USA. Each Party Fun Pack for 8 Children contains eight morphed placemat coloring pages with colorable borders, eight Morph-O-Scope mirror decoders, and eight bonus morph activities. Activity time is about 30 to 45 minutes. Retail cost per child is about $2. The Pirates Party Fun Pack meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. Princess Pony and Halloween themes are also available. 1/5/2007 (Price: $15.99)

Crazy Chemistry Party Kit by SCIENCE WIZ / NORMAN & GLOBUS INC.

Throw a party they will never forget. ScienceWiz's Crazy Chemistry Party Kit is the perfect addition to any child's party. Your child and six friends will have the chance to capture CO2 explosions, make candles, have a bulging penny contest, play the upside down water trick and have a sink or float balloon event. A time tested favorite from the ScienceWiz camps. ( Watch Video) 4/27/2006 (Price: $8.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bottle Rocket Party Kit by SCIENCE WIZ / NORMAN & GLOBUS INC.

Throw a party they will never forget. ScienceWiz' Bottle Rocket Party Kit is the perfect addition to any child's party. Your child and six friends will have the chance to make their own bottle rocket and blast it into space. A time tested favorite from the ScienceWiz camps. ( Watch Video) 4/27/2006 (Price: $8.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Drink More by INVITING COMPANY

This slick cocktail napkin bears the image of a pink-haired lady with black sunglasses telling the reader, "Drink more. Talk less." The artful design is in slightly bright pastel colors. It is 25 cm. by 25 cm. and comes in a 20 count package. One unit contains 12 packages. 3/7/2006 (Price: $51.00)

Gift Enclosures by PINX A CARD CO. INC.

Customers can wrap their gifts in style, when topping them off with these adorable foldover gift enclosures. Styles include pirates, puppies and pink elephants. They’re printed on recycled paper. A dozen come in a pack. They're new for 2006. 2/22/2006 (Price: $4.80)

Birthday Cake Invitation by INVITING COMPANY

This inviting birthday cake invites kids to take a bite of the real thing, once they get to the party. A sophisticated dusty pastel palette lets kids and parents know that this party will be special. Birthday Cake stickers (ESS 3-88) are also available. Printed on 65# white card stock, the cards measure 5x7 in. and come with white envelopes. Price is for a box of 10. 2/22/2006 (Price: $8.00)