TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Science & Nature Product Category

This is Spinal Tape by COPERNICUS TOYS

A handy spinal cord on a roll. Use this tape to seal and stick with endless sacral style. 25 meters of 2” wide packing tape. 4/22/2010 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Caveman Cola by COPERNICUS TOYS

Now you can brew cola just like a caveman. With all natural ingredients and some recycled soda bottles, a little chemistry magic happens and Voilà! Yummy fresh soda! Kit includes Cola extract, yeast, a funnel, labels and instructions. 4/22/2010 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DIY: Toothpaste by COPERNICUS TOYS

Mixing the ingredients in this kit produces a large tube of minty fresh toothpaste for sparkling teeth. Making toothpaste really involves youngsters in brushing their teeth. After filling the tube, you can start brushing immediately with the enclosed tooth brush. Tube can be customized and decorated. Kit instructions contain a brief history of toothpaste and instructions on the proper way to brush. 4/22/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DIY: Puzzler's Box of Frustration by COPERNICUS TOYS

At least half a dozen classic mind-benders, take-aparts, and other conundrums to keep the puzzler bemused, busy, and happy. Part of our growing new line DIY: Happy activities. 4/22/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bloom Ball by COPERNICUS TOYS

A Bloom Ball, aka seedball, is a seed delivery pod that is encased in a protective (clay) and nutrient rich (organic compost) shell. Toss and leave to grow - these contain more than 20 types of wildflower seed selected to thrive in the USA. Peggable card. 4/22/2010 (Price: $1.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Compact Curiosities: Growing Crystals by COPERNICUS TOYS

See the phenomenal secret power of this humble rock. Create a lovely snowy white rock garden in days. Part of the growing Compact Curiosity Line. Made in the USA 4/22/2010 (Price: $4.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Iridescent Glux by COPERNICUS TOYS

In researching this Glux, I came upon a word for blue: “Hoovaloo,” meaning an intelligent blue. This GLUX is just full of intelligent blues as well a spectrum of other colors. It’s quite beautiful to look at and satisfying to smush and stretch. Made in the USA. 4/22/2010 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bioloid by ROBOTIS

Biloid is an educational robot kit with which one can build various robots including the autonomous exploration robot, quadruped puppy robot, hexapod spider robot, dinosaur robot, and bipedal humanoid robot. Launch date: 2010. 4/21/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

OLLO by ROBOTIS

OLLO is a reconfigurable kit targeted at younger children to get interested in science & technology and show their creativity. Simple Rivet Connection helps add life to the robots so they're easy to construct and play with. OLLO is an educational introductory robotics toy for children and is also ideal for robot camps, science festivals and after school curriculum. Launch date: 2010. 4/21/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4D Vision Dolphin Anatomy Kit by TEDCO INC.

The 4D Vision Dolphin Anatomy Kit from Tedco Inc. includes 18 detachable parts, display platform and illustrated guidebook. A transparent cutaway design shows the inner details of the dolphin's anatomy. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 4/21/2010 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4D Vision Frog by TEDCO INC.

This 4D Vision Frog kit from Tedco Inc. has 31 detachable organs and body parts with finely detailed sculpting and hand-painted parts. A display platform and illustrated guide book are included.  Launch date: 2010.
Product Features:
    * Anatomically-correct model
    * 31 organs and body parts
    * Includes display stand and assembly guide
    * Museum quality model
    * 5.5" long ( Watch Video) 4/21/2010 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4D Vision Human Head Anatomy Model by TEDCO INC.

The 4D Vision Human Head Model from Tedco Inc. consists of 14 detachable parts in a transparent cutaway design that shows the inner details of the human head. The anatomy model comes with a display platform and illustrated guidebook. Launch date: 2010.
4D Human Head Anatomy Model features:
    * Human Head Model Toy with New Puzzle Concept
    * Up to Medical Educational Quality
    * Fine Detailed Sculpturing with hand painted parts
    * Product Size: 11.44 cm Tall 4/21/2010 (Price: $25.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Antosphere 8 Pod by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This ant habitat lets kids see all the inner workings of an ant colony. The Antosphere allows for children to connect and customize their own anti-gravity ant colony at home. The package contains eight pods, three bases and 18 supports. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (Price: $49.99)

The Big Bag of Science by BE AMAZING!

With more than 60 activities, this set can serve as a great introduction to the wonders of science. It allows kids to set up their own science lab and investigate activities in chemistry, physics, biology, geology, weather, magnets and electricity. Activities include Insta-Snow , the Geyser Tube (Mentos and diet soda geyser), Water Gel, Gravity Goo, Windbags, Twister Tube and more.  "We have billed it as “the best of Be Amazing!” since it contains many of our signature science activities," Renee Whitney, president of Be Amazing Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2010. 4/15/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Creations Science & Nature™ Radio-Controlled Rattlesnake by WILD CREATIONS

Designed as a realistic replica of the Eastern Diamondback rattlesnake, this serpent's moves can be dictated by the remote. It flicks its tongue and rattles its tail while on the move. The product requires 4 AA and a 9V battery (not included).
Awards: Creative Child Magazine Toy of the Year 2010 ( Watch Video) 3/30/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

4D Vision Anatomy Kits by TEDCO INC.

This 4D educational biology series includes kits on human anatomy, cell and plant biology, and animal figures complete with anatomical guide. Tedco's 4D Vision Anatomy Kits expand to include cross-section models of Sea Life and Mammals. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 3/30/2010 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Travel Scope 50 by CELESTRON INTERNATIONAL

This telescope was designed with traveling in mind while offering great value. The Travel Scope is made of high quality materials to ensure stability and durability. The telescope comes pre-assembled with a full-size aluminum tripod and a custom backpack for easy traveling and storage. Featuring a compact and portable design with ample optical performance, the Travel Scope is great for terrestrial as well as casual astronomical observation. Launch date: 2010. 3/29/2010 (Price: $54.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sproutlets Garden Friends by TOYSMITH

These 2” ceramic planters are filled with rye grass seeds and a growing medium. Kids can pose them on a stand, water them, and watch them grow. Their grass hair can then be trimmed into various styles. Choices include a duck, pig and frog.
— These little planter sets were popular in spring 2010 at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., according to Owner Natalie Comeaux. Customers were looking forward to the arrival of spring, and the items had been selling well for over a month in March. 3/25/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Garden Root Viewer by TOYSMITH

This root growing kit can be fun for the whole family. It allows growers to observe the process from planting to harvest. The kit includes a wooden stand, three plastic root toobers, a growing medium, and enough seeds for several plantings of radishes, carrots and green onions. Instructions are also included.
— These garden root viewers were listed as a top-10 best seller at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., by owner Natalie Comeaux in spring 2010. They had been selling well for over a month in March. 3/25/2010 (Price: $8.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Back Yard Exploration Critter Case by TOYSMITH

Mesh walls allow for close-up viewing of butterflies and insects. A sliding plastic door makes catching and releasing easy while avoiding pinched fingers, and a carrying handle makes it portable.
— With warmer weather approaching, these backyard exploration critter cases were on the top-10 best-seller list at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., in spring of 2010. Owner Natalie Comeaux reported in March that the kits had been selling well for more than a month.
— June Hargrove, co-owner of Black Forest Books & Toys in Charlotte, N.C., told TDmonthly that they sell 24-30 of Toysmith's Critter collection each month. 3/25/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Build and Paint a Birdhouse by TOYSMITH

Young bird watchers can get in on the fun with this kit for building and painting a birdhouse. No hardware is required, and the kit includes everything needed to create and paint a 5.5” x 7” x 7” birdhouse.
— With the eagerly anticipated arrival of spring around the corner, birdhouse kids were popular items at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., in March 2010. Owner Natalie Comeaux reported that they had been selling well for over a month. 3/25/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kids Watering Can Kit by TOYSMITH

This kit comes in various colors and includes a pair of jersey knit garden gloves, a trowel, a rake, a shovel and a metal watering can.
— Spring items were very popular in March 2010 at My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La. Owner Natalie Comeaux reported that the kids watering can kit had been selling well for over a month. 3/25/2010 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Paint-a-Pot Garden by TOYSMITH

Toysmith’s Paint a pot craft garden comes with everything a kid needs to grow a mini flower garden. Children can paint their own design on the pot, plant the seeds, and watch them grow. The set includes marigold seed mix, organic soil, six acrylic paints, two paintbrushes, a terra cotta planter, planting instructions, and a booklet with ideas for decorating.
— At My Club Tabby in Lake Charles, La., Owner Natalie Comeaux reported in March 2010 that spring items such as the Paint a Pot Craft Garden had been selling well for over a month since everyone was anticipating warmer weather. 3/25/2010 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Light-Up Bubbleizer by CAN YOU IMAGINE

The Bubbleizer lights up bubbles as they stream out and float in the air. The light show lights the bubbles and entertains you at the same time, making bubbles look great both in the light and in the dark. Requires a bottle of bubble solution and three AA batteries, all included. Launch date: 2010. 3/24/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dinotrux by LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY

In Dinotrux, writer and illustrator Chris Gall tells the story of ancient times when ferocious half-dinosaur, half-truck creatures known as Dinotrux roamed the earth. Pushing and crushing, mixing and roaring, the Dinotrux are illustrated in monstrous detail through 32 pages.

— Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes found the book irresistible, explaining, “The premise that hybrid dinosaur/trucks used to rule the earth ignites curiosity, while the brief, expressive text all but demands repeat reading.”
— Elizabeth Bird from the School Library Journal absolutely loved the book. She found it to reflect a cheekiness and creativity that appeals to both kids and parents.
— Common Sense Media’s Patricia Tauzer said Dinotrux “will thrill any kid who loves trucks and dinosaurs.” She described the book as being “jam-packed with action” but cautioned that it is not educational; in fact, the Flintstones-style anachronisms may leave kids confused. 3/23/2010 (Price: $16.99)