Players race the clock drawing items in a given category and then try to determine which of their partner’s drawings actually matches theirs. The team with the most matches wins. The game comes with category cards, sketch pads, pencils, die, spin timer and instructions. “These games are perfect for people on the go and have busy schedules,” Fundex Games Ltd. Marketing Specialist Katie Hemlock told TDmonthly. “They play in half the time and are twice the fun.” Launch date: June 2008.

The high-quality, moldable putty allows children to create and recreate endlessly. “Used in conjunction with pre-writing and brainstorming activities, Brain Food channels kids’ fidget energy so they can focus mentally,” Shannon Wallingford of Fat Brain Toy Co., told TDmonthly. “Made in the USA, Brain Food is 100 percent pliable, never dries out, has no odor, has a brilliant color and is available in impressive, color-changing varieties.” Launch date: May 5, 2008.

The kit features play scenes equipped with magnetic pieces that kids can use to create and recreate different play scenes. Over 20 colorful, magnetic pieces are included. The magnetic play scenes are available in two varieties: pirate ship and fairy tree house. “The Magnetic Play Scenes encourage kids’ imagination because they can use it to act out a different story every time they play with it,” Joyce Johannson, a representative for Magnetic Poetry, told TDmonthly. “Use the colorful magnetic characters and accessories to have tea in the fairy house, or have someone walk the plank on the pirate ship.” Launch date: Spring 2008.

Girls can personalize the t-shirt using six neon fabric markets. Each machine washable, tagless t-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton and comes boxed in a bright pink gift box. Launch date: May/June 2008.

Each machine washable, tagless t-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton and comes boxed in a bright pink gift box with six neon fabric markers. Launch date: May/June 2008.

Each machine washable, tagless t-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton and comes boxed in a green gift box with six brilliant fabric markers. Launch date: May/June 2008.

The 40-piece Dora-themed art set includes five jumbo crayons, five markers, seven watercolors, one brush, two paper pads, 16 stickers, three stencils and one glue stick. The set will keep creative kids engaged and entertained for hours. Launch date: September 2007.

Kids can make their own ice cream and ice cream sundaes with this kit.  The kit includes an ice cream maker, two sundae cups, two sundae spoons, a recipe and instruction booklet, sprinkles, an ice cream scoop, two soda jerk hats and crayons. All items are packaged attractively inside a window box. Launch date: May 2008.

The kit includes gardening bag, three garden tools, two flowerpots, a sprayer, gardening gloves and an apron embroidered with the words “Gardener In Training." The apron fits children sizes four to eight. All items are packaged attractively inside a gift box. Launch date: May 2008.

The kit comes with everything kids need to make “dirt pudding.” The kit includes chocolate pudding mix, cookie crumb "dirt," two flowerpots, gummy worms and a rhyming recipe. Launch date: March 2008.

The kit allows kids to decorate their own, real hockey puck and stick. Kids will be able to express themselves while staying active and can easily spot their puck on the ice. Launch date: June 2008.

The kit combines art and athletics, allowing children to express their creativity and individuality while being active. Kids can now decorate their own, real, one-of-a-kind skateboard. Launch date: June 2008.

Introduce children to a world of wonderful smells with this unique matching game. Smell a scent and then match it to the correct picture card. Set includes 30 distinct scents, from apples and peaches to freshly mowed grass. A variety of games and challenge levels keep children learning and having fun! The scents are in solid form and stored in self-sealing cups so they will last for years. Each set includes 30 scent cups, 30 picture cards, reproducible artwork and a comprehensive teaching guide.

The fast-paced phonics teaches kids the sounds of the English language. Designed by a dad and perfected by teachers, the phonics game helps kids learn by using sight, sound and color. “Whizizzle makes learning fun,” Maya Ellman, a representative for Wiggity Bang Games LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 17, 2008.

This book follows the original, Cathy’s Book. As this story begins, high school student Cathy is trying to keep a job, her journal is stolen, a cute crush turns out to not be who he seems to be and her best friend Emma’s side project/start-up company, Doubletalk Wireless, is about to get caught up in the mystery surrounding Cathy and her search for the truth about her father. Her presumed-dead father. Launch date: May 5, 2008.

Each generous-sized page prompts doodlers with playful text and whimsical line drawings. The paperback book includes over 100 pages to complete and create. Launch date: June 9, 2008.

When Laurel mouse is looking after her little mouse sister Melanie, and her hound dog friend Sparky, the kids learn that sharing toys is twice the fun. The adorable playset includes two mice, a hound dog, a horse rocker, a red toy car and two additional baby outfits on hangers. Launch date: January 2008.

The playset lets kids reenact and embellish the classic Goldilocks and the three bears tale with story magnets. It comes complete with four play figures and 48 magnets. The playset folds closed and latches into a handy box that can travel anywhere. Launch date: January 2008.

The playset lets kids reenact and embellish the classic Cinderella fairytale with story magnets. It comes complete with Cinderella and Prince Charming play figures, five play scenes and 60 magnets.  The playset folds closed and latches into a handy box that can travel anywhere. Launch date: January 2008.

The travel activity backpack includes a 64-page maze book of all 50 states, crossword puzzles chocked full of words and information related to each state, a 64-page word search, a laminated folding map, state geography playing cards and coloring markers. All items are packaged in a clear vinyl, zippered backpack. This item is a 2004 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award winner.

The complete kit includes rainbow rocks, glass gems, glitter and more, so kids will have plenty of creative choices when making their unique stepping stone. Launch date: January 1, 2000.

Kids can make their personalized stones for their backyard using iridescent glitter glass and glow-in-the-dark stars. Each kit contains stepping stone mix, a reusable mold, charcoal stone color, plastic glow-in-the-dark stars and complete, easy-to-follow instructions. Launch date: January 1, 2004.

The all-inclusive child’s mosaic stepping stone kit allows young children to create a fun, brightly colored, 8” mosaic stone with real stained glass. Four easy-to-follow design templates and complete instructions are also included. Launch date: January 1, 2002.

Each kit includes cement mix, a reusable stepping stone mold, reusable letter stamps, real glass “squiggles” and easy to follow instructions. Kids can make a 12” personalized stepping stone for themselves or as a gift for a loved one. Launch date: January 1, 2003.

The kit is perfect for parties or classrooms. Each kit includes ten 11 oz. packets of non-toxic, air-drying clay, ten plastic molds and a set of alphabet stamps — enough material to make ten personalized, handprint plaques. Launch date: January 1, 2008.