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March 2006 | Vol. V - No. 3

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Pomona Toy Show 2006 Video Roundup

Smaller Manufacturers Get To Be Bigger Fish

By: Alison Marek
3/1/2006

The compact size of the Western States Toy and Hobby Show, held annually in Pomona, Calif., allows smaller manufacturers to shine without being overwhelmed by the shadows of the Big Boys. TDmonthly Magazine sent its video department to the show, where we found lots of great new games, arts and crafts and outdoor toys by single-product manufacturers, as well as complete lines of new products from the specialty vendors that toy stores love.

Update:

Because many of our older videos required Adobe Flash to play and the fact that most browsers no longer support Flash, we are in the process of converting our videos.

As a result, at this time, the 2006 ToyDirectory Western States Toy Show videos are not playing; so, for now, we have posted below, the 2008 Toy Fair videos for your viewing:

TDmonthly Magazine sent three video crews to Toy Fair 2008 in New York to find out what's really going on with specialty toys. Add these videos to your own website by following the instructions below the article.

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10Vox	Kookeys, demonstrated by Dean Cheshire	Watch Video
10Vox	Tracksters, demonstrated by Dean Cheshire	Watch Video
360-Degree Gizmos	360-Degree Camera for Kids	Watch Video
Active Minds	Comet, demonstrated by Sandy Evans	Watch Video
Alex-Panline	Paper Factory	Watch Video
Alexander Doll	Fancy Nancy doll, demonstrated by Gale Jarvis	Watch Video
Alexander Doll	Legally Blonde doll, demonstrated by Gale Jarvis	Watch Video
Alexander Doll	Rockettes dolls, demonstrated by Gale Jarvis	Watch Video
Alexander Doll	Ugly Betty doll, demonstrated by Gale Jarvis	Watch Video
All Star Buddies	Plush Balls	Watch Video
American Innovative	Teach Me Time Talking Alarm Clock and Night Light	Watch Video
Animaland	Animaland portable stuffing machine, demonstrated by Carol Fenster	Watch Video
Art Futures	Team Trading Cards	Watch Video
Baby Abulelita	Abuelita Rosa and Abuelito Pancho Singing Plush Dolls, demonstrated by Rebecca Gray	Watch Video
BabyFirstTV	BabyFirstTV DVDs, demonstrated by Jeffrey Quinn	Watch Video
Baby Genius	Baby Animals DVD	Watch Video
Ballpark Classics	Ballpark Classics game, demonstrated by Doug Strohm	Watch Video
BAO	Karz, demonstrated by Phil Seltzer	Watch Video
Beastly Buddies	Costumes, demonstrated by Ann Teekell	Watch Video
Bent Castle	Numbers League, demonstrated by Chris Pallace	Watch Video
Beyond Chess	Beyond Chess, demonstrated by David L. Crockett	Watch Video
BKM Entertainment	My Little Pink Book game, demonstrated by Elizabeth Pierce	Watch Video
Bluw	Boxing Grannies novelty toy, demonstrated by Charles Rudge	Watch Video
Bolaball	Bolaball tossing game, demonstrated by Richard Trecartin	Watch Video
BowWowMeow	PetToys craft kits, demonstrated by Evelyn Greenwald	Watch Video
Brainy Baby	Ultimate Education Set	Watch Video
C-Me	Eat It! game, demonstrated by Eric Ash	Watch Video
Carerra	Race Cars, demonstrated by Alan M. Hess	Watch Video
Carson Optical	Zpix microscope, demonstrated by Maura Holmes	Watch Video
CCA & B	Elf on the Shelf book and doll, demonstrated by Christa Pitts	Watch Video
CellTag USA	Paddle BallGame, demonstrated by Dan Deppen	Watch Video
China Towins Gifts and Toys	Birchwood Puzzles	Watch Video
Claytronics	Dazzling Dough - Earthtones, demonstrated by Wendy Basey	Watch Video
Cloud b	Twilight Sea Turtle, demonstrated by Nader Hamda	Watch Video
Corgi	H2Go, demonstrated by Robert Grey	Watch Video
Corolle Dolls	Marie Record-a-Message doll	Watch Video
CTI	Toy Testing	Watch Video
Darda	Glow Loop, demonstrated by Marty Ruark	Watch Video
Design Your Own	Baseball, demonstrated by Lewis Rudzki	Watch Video
Driveway Games Co.	Toad Toss, demonstrated by Justin Greiwe	Watch Video

Dress-Up America	Pilot, Police, Swat and Doctor costumes, demonstrated by Lou Landau	Watch Video
Education Outdoors	"CAMP" Outdoor Activity Book	Watch Video
Enlightened Play	Eco Ranch game, demonstrated by Eileen Thournir	Watch Video
ethiKids	"what's the deal" ethics game, demonstrated by Susan Adam	Watch Video
Everrich	Riebee Water Bocci	Watch Video
Fame USA	Medieval Chess Set	Watch Video
Fame USA	Mah Jongg	Watch Video
Family Time Fun	Gather Round Dinner Game, demonstrated by John Pandiscio	Watch Video
Fanny's Playhouse	Baby Bottoms and Sweet Cuddles dolls demonstrated by Fanny Wong	Watch Video
Fashion Angels	Graphic T-Shirt Designer, demonstrated by Myra Mouloudji	Watch Video
Feenix	NY Yankee Pedal Car, demonstrated by Rod Bothwell	Watch Video
Fiesta	Stuffin' Party hand-crank stuffing machine, demonstrated by Rich Hammond	Watch Video
Folkmanis	Orangutan puppet, demonstrated by John Canelake	Watch Video
Frolicking Floaters	Frolicking Floater water toy, demonstrated by Brett Diffley	Watch Video
Fun Stick Products	Poker Chip Customizer, demonstrated by Daniel Lipsky	Watch Video
Geospace	Hover Soccer, demonstrated by Jesse Binkley	Watch Video
GFC Georgia	TriCross strategy game, demonstrated by Glenn Burns	Watch Video
Glide Bikes	PV Glider ride-on, demonstrated by Ed Mondello	Watch Video
Goffa Int	Christmas Plush, demonstrated by Jerry Volpe	Watch Video
Goosie Cards	Goosie Cards customizable flash cards, demonstrated by Jennifer Marchetti	Watch Video
Green Rock Entertainment	Cahootie game, demonstrated by Jeffrey Jurgensen	Watch Video
Griddly Games	Wise Alek	Watch Video
HABA	Magnetic Books - Come With Us series, demonstrated by Lea Culliton	Watch Video
Hanimex	Dyson DC14 Vacuum Cleaner Toy	Watch Video
Hape	E-Racers bamboo cars	Watch Video
Happy Kids	Fortamajig Connectables	Watch Video
Hidden City Games	Bella Sara trading cards, demonstrated by Andre Lawless	Watch Video
Higgins Brothers	Diabolo juggling toy, demonstrated by Don Higgins	Watch Video
High Intencity	Hanna Montana charm bracelet	Watch Video
Hog Wild	Double Barrel Power Popper, demonstrated by Owen Holder	Watch Video
Hornby	Scalextric Cars, demonstrated by Mike Lucero	Watch Video
Ice Meister	Slicer grass-and-snow sled	Watch Video
Idbids	Idbids eco-friendly plush	Watch Video
Innovation First	Vex Mini Product robot kit, demonstrated by Doug Galletti	Watch Video
Innovation First	Hex Bug robot kit, demonstrated by Doug Galletti	Watch Video
Intellitoys	SmartEdog interactive plush, demonstrated by Caroline Strzalka	Watch Video
Interactive Toy Concepts	iFly Vamp2 RC vampire bat, demonstrated by Ian Chisholm	Watch Video
Jackpopz	Grandy plush organizer, demonstrated by Merideth Moore	Watch Video
Jackpopz	Jackpack plush-holding backpack, demonstrated by Merideth Moore	Watch Video
JamboKids	Multinational Dolls	Watch Video
Jamtown	Sun Moon Star Drum, demonstrated by John Hayden	Watch Video
Joobli Studios	Shrinky Dinks	Watch Video
Junior Tradesmen	Brick-and-Mortar building kit, demonstrated by Greg Van Heerden	Watch Video
KAPLA	Deconstructing a KAPLA city, demonstrated by Toy Fair exhibitors, with special apperance by Puppetoys!	Watch Video
KidsGive	Karito Kids - Piper doll, demonstrated by Laura M. Rangel	Watch Video
Kids Preferred	Charlie and Lola plush dolls	Watch Video
Kingka	Kingka game, demonstrated by Sholeen Lou-Hsiao	Watch Video
Klutz	Fashions craft book	Watch Video
Kristal Educational	Space Age Crystal Growing Kit	Watch Video
Kristal Educational	Dino Dig Kit	Watch Video
Kubit2Me	Kubit2Me tossing game: Truth or Dare, demonstrated by Mary Kay Russell	Watch Video
Laret	Snacker Tracker	Watch Video
LaTeenaz	LaTeenaz Dolls	Watch Video
Lightup Toys	Skull Lanyard, demonstrated by Josh Kelly	Watch Video
Little Adventures	Costumes	Watch Video
Little Colorado	Kids Furniture	Watch Video
Little Partners	Learning Tower Accessory Chalkboard, demonstrated by Carol Gamble	Watch Video
Lollipop Kids	Sweet-Enz hairbrush craft kit	Watch Video
Makit Products	Make a Plate, demonstrated by Teri Fittz	Watch Video
Maple Landmark	Push-Pull Toys, demonstrated by Barbara Rainville	Watch Video
Marylin's Own	Flagger plush and book, demonstrated by Marilyn Millis	Watch Video
Masteray Games	4Chess	Watch Video
Mazeology	Senet game, demonstrated by Elizabeth Carpenter	Watch Video
Merillian	Flibbix game, demonstrated by Jason Ivan	Watch Video
Mindstyle	Rody Bank, demonstrated by Chris Galaviz	Watch Video
Mindtwister	Element game, demonstrated by Michael Richie	Watch Video
Munoz Global	TV Radio Phone	Watch Video
Munoz Global	Bluetooth Glasses	Watch Video
MusicalDNA	Musical DNA Software, demonstrated by Ken Lemons	Watch Video
My Creative Fun	Cardboard Dollhouse and Playhouses	Watch Video
Neat-Oh	ZipBin Softie Wheelie, demonstrated by Zaida Arnieri	Watch Video
New Tech Kites	Aereo "flying yo-yo", demonstrated by Chris Schultz	Watch Video
NickNack	Plush Golf Club Covers	Watch Video
Nikko	R2D2 Webcam	Watch Video
Noodlehead	Pawparazzi plush pets in purses, demonstrated by Chris Ryan	Watch Video
OgoSport	CopterDart lawn game	Watch Video
Out of the Box Games	Backseat Drawing game, demonstrated by Thomas Strom	Watch Video
OWI	Orangutan solar robot, demonstrated by Craig Morioka	Watch Video
Peapod Toys	Sweatpea III MP3 player for kids, demonstrated by Dan Lemay	Watch Video
Peter's Group	Stack And Stick	Watch Video
PintSize Productions	Food Chain Friends plush	Watch Video
Plan	Preschool line: balancing toy	Watch Video
PlaSmart	Paperoni craft kit	Watch Video
Playhut	GoLive2 interactive baseball game, demonstrated by Calvin Lee & Jennifer Weaver	Watch Video
Playmobil	Circus play set, demonstrated by Michelle Winfrey	Watch Video
PrettyUgly	UglyDolls - Baboo's Bird and Pugli, demonstrated by Alita Friedman	Watch Video
Proud Holdings	GridIron Masters game, demonstrated by Brett Proud	Watch Video
Puppetoys	Prehistoric Puppets	Watch Video
Putumayo Kids	Hawaiian Playground CD, demonstrated by Shana Kirsch	Watch Video
Puzzled Inc.	Laminated Models, demonstrated by Jason Vickers	Watch Video
Randomline	Squiggle-on-the-Go travel toy, demonstrated by John Kiely	Watch Video
Robotis	Robot Kits, demonstrated by Jinwook Kim	Watch Video
Rocket USA	Gus Fink designer toys, demonstrated by Michael Perry	Watch Video
Rocket USA	Whirlo Lightning novelty/science toy, demonstrated by Michael Perry	Watch Video
Russimco Ltd	Ecotronic Rocket, demonstrated by Simeon Oram	Watch Video
RTL Games	Destination game, demonstrated by Richard Doubtfire	Watch Video
Safari Ltd	Mythical Realm action figures, narrated by Ramona Pariente	Watch Video
Safari Ltd	Wildlife Wonders animal figures, narrated by Ramona Pariente	Watch Video
Safari Ltd	Wild Safari Dinos animal figures, narrated by Ramona Pariente	Watch Video
Sand-Goh	Sand-Goh sand-building kit, demonstrated by Jerry Taufield	Watch Video
Schoenhut Piano Company Inc.	Piano Pals, demonstrated by Renee Trinca	Watch Video
Scribble Mats	EZ Fold Scribble Mat, demonstrated by Andi Thea	Watch Video
See abc's	See abc's educational system, demonstrated by B.J. Smith	Watch Video
Serendipity	Puzzler's Decor Kits, demonstrated by Diane Bucher	Watch Video
Set	Cubed board game	Watch Video
Silly Willy Toys	Zen stacking and balance game, demonstrated by Jerrett Metzger	Watch Video
Skullduggery	Signature Pitch casting kit, demonstrated by Stephen Koehl	Watch Video
Skuut	Skuut push bike, demonstrated by Peter Emblad	Watch Video
Slider	The Unscooter, demonstrated by George Tarrab	Watch Video
SmartLab	Fashion Studio, demonstrated by Jeff Fettinger	Watch Video
Sprig Toys	Sprig Vehicles	Watch Video
Sok-O	"Moonie" designer plush toy	Watch Video
Strategic Space	4Corners strategy game	Watch Video
Successful Kids	Blunders, demonstrated by Aimee Symington	Watch Video
Sunny and Co	Snow Monkey Puppet, demonstrated by Eddie Zhu	Watch Video
Swinxs	Swinxs outdoor game, demonstrated by Govert de Vries	Watch Video
Tails of Abbygail	The Tails of Abbygail DVD, demonstrated by Al Link	Watch Video
Terrapin Toys	Mary's Soft Dough Bubble-gum scented modeling compound, demonstrated by Mary Newell	Watch Video
The Orb Factory	Sticky Mosaic Princess Palace	Watch Video
Timeless Toys	Timeless Toys animal slippers	Watch Video
TOMY	i-SOBOT, demonstrated by Matthew Werdoff	Watch Video
Top Shelf Holdings	Polar Glacier heritage play set, demonstrated by Matt Peake	Watch Video
ToyQuest	Touch Table electronic entertainment system	Watch Video
Treasure Dough	Treasure Dough modeling clay with buried toys	Watch Video
Tryout Toys	Sphereplay balance and coordination toy	Watch Video
Ttalf	Night Yackle x-shaped ball, demonstrated by Patricia Littwin	Watch Video
Uberstix	Catapult construction kit, demonstrated by Steve Grimshaw	Watch Video
Uberstix	Scavenger Set Pirate Ship construction kit, demonstrated by Steve Grimshaw	Watch Video
Uberstix	Scavenger Set Land Sailer construction kit, demonstrated by Steve Grimshaw	Watch Video
Unkle Skunkle	Bambooga game, demonstrated by Katie Kershaw and co.	Watch Video
Vanuzza	Multinational Dolls, demonstrated by Jennifer Toussaint-Cali	Watch Video
Voxal	Voxal 3-D Puzzle, demonstrated by Fabio Elias	Watch Video
Whacky Music	Whacky Chromo-Notes Composer Software, demonstrated by Craig Ramsell	Watch Video
Whimsy Works	Twiggles wooden characters	Watch Video
Wide Ideas	Extreme Snow Kit - Bear, demonstrated by Frank Hobbs	Watch Video
Wiggity Bang	Flap Doodle game	Watch Video
Winning Kids Inc	Traveling Bear educational system	Watch Video
World Wise Imports	Curses game, demonstrated by Cheryl Stern	Watch Video
Young Scientist Club	Magic School Bus Kits, demonstrated by Miss Frizzle	Watch Video
Yottoy	Counting Garden, demonstrated by Peter Doodeheefver	Watch Video
Zoobie Pets	Panda-Ping convertible plush	Watch Video

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Stay tuned for excerpts from our "Toy Frenzy!" documentary, too.

See videos from Toy Fair 2007, 2006 and other trade shows: WTHRA Show in Pomona (2006, 2007); Games Expo (2007), ASTRA Marketplace (2007); ABC Kids Expo (2007); and Fall Toy Preview (2007 ) or search by category through the more-than 1,100 product videos on TDmonthly Magazine.

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Videography by Chelsea Whitaker. Edited by Alison Marek and Michael Marakhovsky..

Writer's Bio: ALISON MAREK is an award-winning writer, director and cartoonist whose work has been published by Fairchild Publications and DC Comics (Piranha Press), broadcast on Showtime and other cable networks, and viewed worldwide in film festivals. See her short films and print work on www.alisonmarek.com. Watch her nefarious villains in the web series www.MuggsMovers.com. Get inspired by her cartoons "Daily ARFFirmations to Unleash Your Inner Fido" at www.ARFFirmations.com. Phew! And then ... Read more articles by this author