November 2007 New Toys — Gifts

Temperature Controlled Faucet Light by BEST OF BEST

New and improved! Temperature Control Faucet Light changes color based on the water temperature. It's blue when the water is cold or simply turned on. When the temperature reaches 89º F, it changes to red, alerting you the water is getting hot! Fun and functional, it's ideal for the kid's bathroom and a smart gift for older people, too! Works on most USA faucets and includes "universal adapters" for 95% coverage. 9/25/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Magnetic Tangoes® Jr. by BEST OF BEST

Magnetic Tangoes® Jr. brings the fun, creativity and problem-solving challenges of Tangoes® to a unique toy designed specifically for kids. With a large playing surface, seven magnetic puzzle pieces and recognizable puzzles, children can create 11 classic tangram images. Each double-sided puzzle card has two levels: on Level 1, the individual geometric shapes that comprise the image are identified; the same image appears on Level 2, but only as a silhouette--making it more challenging as the child gets older. All seven puzzles pieces store in the side drawer and all 12 puzzle cards store beneath the playing surface. Tangoes® Jr. features an integrated carry handle, making it great for on-the-go fun. 9/25/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Custom Bedding for Boys by ETHNIC INSPIRATIONS BY MARSHAE, LLC

Inspire your son by filling his room with all the Boy’s at Play bedding products which include a pillow case, throw pillow, bed skirt and valance. All products are custom printed on 100% cotton fabric and hand-made by our custom workroom. Also available in other designs. 9/25/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Custom Bedding for Girls by ETHNIC INSPIRATIONS BY MARSHAE, LLC

Accentuate your daughter’s room with all the lovely bedding products which include pillow cases, throw pillows, bed skirts and valances created from any of our wonderful designs. All products are custom printed on 100% cotton fabric and hand-made by our custom workroom. Shown here is the Ballerina Dress Rehearsal collection. Also available in other designs. 9/25/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zoobie™ Pets – Mashaka the Monkey by ZOOBIES

Part of the Safari Collection of Zoobie™ Pets, Mashaka the Monkey is a plush animal, pillow and blanket all in one. It wears a light-blue collar, and the blanket is detachable for washing convenience. The Zoobie Pets Safari Line was included on the ASTRA "Best-for-Kids" toy list for Holiday 2007 and received a Best Bet 2007 Award from the Canadian Toy Testing Council. Launch date: February 2007.
— Zoobie Pets' innovative three-in-one design has captured the attention of numerous retailers at trade shows this year, also garnering a TDmonthly Top Toy 2007 award. In addition to featuring soft, quality materials, the Zoobie Pet’s identity as a stuffed animal, pillow and blanket is executed extremely well, leaving great possibilities for travel and growth with any child.
— The new Zoobies were doing well for Brandy Lindstrom, manager of Little Blue Choo Choo in Scottsdale Ariz. in fall 2007.
—  As of 05/13/2011 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Two customers said they wished they had bought the larger size, because the "baby" size was smaller than they had expected.

Where to Buy: Kazoo Toys; Poopsie's ( Watch Video) 9/25/2007 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Dog Book by THE LISALEE COMPANY LLC

This 20-page album makes a perfect gift for dog owners and includes fun pages such as “Paws-itively,” “Bath Time” and more. “The albums are unique because they make scrapbooking easy for anyone,” CEO Lisa Lee of The LisaLee Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. 9/25/2007 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Wedding Book by THE LISALEE COMPANY LLC

This keepsake book helps a bride celebrate and treasure her most important day. It features a mother-of-pearl leatherette cover and 20 sophisticated pages, including those that honor the bride, groom, family, friends, best man and maid of honor. Launch date: July 2007. 9/25/2007 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Heavenly Angels Bedskirt by ETHNIC INSPIRATIONS BY MARSHAE, LLC

Heavenly Angels design printed on cotton percale; 2 x fullness with 14”-18” skirt drop, fully lined (specify drop); 3” band on deck platform 9/24/2007 (Price: $400.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Artistic Borders/Murals by ETHNIC INSPIRATIONS BY MARSHAE, LLC

Shown here is one of our Artistic Borders/Murals titled “Fairy Wonderland.” Bring a little magic to your little girls room with her fairy friends all around. Sweet Dreams in Fairy Wonderland. This mural is 36" (3 ft) x 60" (5 ft) and manufactured on pre-pasted wallpaper or the border is 6” high by 15’ long. Also available in other designs. 9/24/2007 (Price: $80.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boys At Play Pillowcase by ETHNIC INSPIRATIONS BY MARSHAE, LLC

Accentuate your son's room with this pillow case featuring young boys playing sports. This pillow case is custom hand-made of 100% cotton percale and is 20” x 30” finished size. 9/24/2007 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Artistic Prints by ETHNIC INSPIRATIONS BY MARSHAE, LLC

Shown here is one of our Artistic prints titled “Rain drops”. There is nothing like a little splish and splashing in the water puddles and getting a little wet. This 16" x 20" print features Asian girls having fun after a few drops of rain and coordinates well with the matching border, mural or bedding. Comes with a 2" white and pink or white and purple double mat. Also available in other designs. 9/24/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZipBin® Softie™ Train Depot Playset™ Play, Zip, Go! by NEAT-OH! INTERNATIONAL LLC

This soft-sided bin is not only decorated according to the theme, but is also shaped to resemble a train depot. It looks like an engine house when it’s carrying toys, but opens up into a train lover’s delight of a playscape. It also includes eight sections of wooden track and three train cars, all of which match other popular wooden trains. “Neat-Oh! products alone offer the patent-pending ability to convert back and forth from toy to storage,” said Gerry Linda, director of marketing for Neat-Oh! International. Launch date: August 2007. This product was previously catalogued under the name ZipBin® Softie™ Train Depot Playset™ Play, Zip, Go! (changed January 2009).
— The shape, artwork and usefulness of this ZipBin® set made it a recipient of a TDmonthly Innovations 2007 award. Not only does it zip-up into a storage space and zip-out into a play mat, but it also includes toys for play so that kids and parents have everything they need right at the time of purchase. ( Watch Video) 9/21/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Girl Pirate Slumber Sack by KELLY KOUTURE

This fun, fuschia sleeping bag has a soft, swirly design and is lined in a funky fabric featuring pirate skulls and hot pink flames. The top of the bag shows off a rhinestone-studded appliqué of a princess pirate skull. The item, which opens up into a throw blanket, is reversible and measures 56” x 70” open and 28” x 70” zipped close. It is ideal for sleepovers, trips to the grandparents’ house, pajama days at school and Saturday morning cartoons. “The stylish and soft furs, along with the accented trims, set these bags apart," according to Owner and Designer Kelly Waterman of Kelly Kouture. Launch date: September 7, 2007. 9/21/2007 (Price: $179.99)

Siamese Picture Frame by TRANSWORLD PLUSH TOYS INC.

This 9"-tall Siamese cat holds a heart-shaped photo frame measuring 4.5" x 5". Launch date: January 2007. 9/21/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Art Supplies Caddy by TATUTINA INC.

Tatutina's wooden art caddy comes with wheels for fun wheeling around on any table. 6 compartments hold many brushes, pens, pencils, scissors, rulers, you name it! Painted in our fun "art" motif to coordinate with other Tatutina products. All paints are non-toxic (exceeded ASTM safety testing). 9/20/2007 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Jungle Animals Peg Board by TATUTINA INC.

Tatutina durable peg boards are made of MDF wood, and painted with non-toxic paints (exceeded ASTM safety testing). Each peg board comes with hardware for easy hanging with a keyhole mount on the back. Fully assembled and coordinates with other Tatutina products. Painted in our bright designs and patterns so its fun for children to hang their clothes! 9/20/2007 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Kids' Wooden Recipe Box by TATUTINA INC.

This fun recipe box was designed for small children, however, can be used by anyone! Made of durable wood and painted with non-toxic paints (exceeded ASTM safety testing), the lid lifts right to help little fingers and the inside holds over 200 4x6 recipe cards (not included). A recipe card divider is included to help organize those family recipes. 9/20/2007 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

NoteAble Notepad by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This sleek and stylish little notebook, 2 7/8” x 4 ½” fits easily into a bag or jacket pocket for convenient transport. The cover closes to protect the pages, and the notebook may be used for grocery lists, personal musings, project ideas, to-do lists and more. The notebooks come in 12 designs, and each features an inspiration quote on the inside cover. 9/19/2007 (Price: $2.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

French Notebook by LAUGHING ELEPHANT

This version of a French cahier has a cover graced with full-color art representing a connection to France. Larger than a NoteAbles pocket notepad, this notebook is appropriate for journaling, sketching, brainstorming and a myriad of other writing activities. 9/19/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Billy Train by PASTEL TOYS

This handcrafted wooden toy incorporates soft, pastel colors with simple, unsophisticated shapes that are perfect for small hands and bodies. “Pastel Toys are manufactured in the village of Kishorit [in Israel], a non-denominational assisted community for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Having the opportunity to participate in the production of a Pastel toy helps each resident gain confidence, self-esteem and much-needed occupational skills,” Owner Hila Kostinsky of distributor La-Le Kids’ Imports told TDmonthly. All paints used are lead-free and non-toxic. Launch date: September 2005. ( Watch Video) 9/19/2007 (Price: $65.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deglingos - Pikos the Hedgehog by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

“Deglingos (deh-GLING-goes): common noun. Animalos molto funnios and muy crazios. A distinctive species of contagiously quirky animals, the Deglingos speak their own language, which consists of finishing many words with "os.'" Found living at the best shops in town.” Designed in France, these machine-washable characters stand from 8.5” to 11” tall and meet  European (CE) safety standards. “The Deglingos are created from 48 different fabrics, which give them a stunning visual and tactile appeal. Specialty retailers will see repeat purchases on these items because of their collectibility, and they will be sold in no mass-market retailers,” Ryan Hamilton of distributor All New Materials told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. ( Watch Video) 9/19/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Howdy by TRUMPETTE

This ride-on toy is made of 100-percent PVC and measures 22” x 17.5”. The box measures 14.75” H x 8.5” W x 50.5” D. It is made in China. Launch date: Summer 2007. 9/19/2007 (Price: $34.00)

Bernese Picture Frame by TRANSWORLD PLUSH TOYS INC.

It's a stuffed animal and picture frame! Animal size: 9" tall; Frame size: 4 1/2"x 5" Also available in Bulldog and Husky, as well as Persian, Siamese and Tabby cats. 9/19/2007 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Holiday Spongeables Shower Gel in a Sponge by SPONGETECH INC.

Spongeables change texture from exfoliating to silky in seconds. Kids will enjoy the mountains of soft creamy lather and the festive snowman, reindeer, snowflake and Christmas tree shapes. Grown ups will appreciate the benefits of moisturizing Olive Oil, skin-softening Shea Butter and antioxidant vitamins A and E. “The patent-pending infusion process…exclusive to Spongeables LLC products…releases the correct mixture of soap and skin care ingredients, time after time, every time,” Spongeables LLC Public Relations Director Lynne Merrill told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2006. 9/18/2007 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

JDK Products - Groovin Gift Box (Set of 3) by KAMHI WORLD

Simply lifting the lid will prompt the box to sing; simply replace the lid and the singing stops. Patented audio technology produces great sound at the right volume. There are six designs available, including a reindeer design that sings Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” and a heart design that sings Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe.” The boxes are available in three sizes. Launch date: November 7, 2007. 9/18/2007 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]