May 2008 New Toys — Arts & Crafts

Paper Factory by ALEX BRANDS

Giving kids the chance to make recycled paper by hand, this kit includes construction paper, a papermaking tray, two screens, two boards, six poster paints, ribbons, wooden beads and additional accessories.
— Owner of The Toy Shop in Lexington, Ky., and Erica Welton, manager of Bedford Falls Toy Shop in Charlotte, N.C., both told TDmonthly in early 2008 that Alex’s craft kits for older kids are the best-sellers in their store. ( Watch Video) 2/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Forster Woodsies Motorized Engraving Tool & Wood Set by LOEW-CORNELL INC.

This set comes with assorted wood shapes and a special tool that allows children to customize their projects with three different engraving heads. Launch date: 2008. 2/18/2008

Shrinky Dinks® Tiki Island Party Pack by JOOBLI STUDIO

Suitable for up to eight people, this party pack includes a themed color poster that doubles as a photo frame, eight sheets of Frosted Ruff-N'-Ready shrinkable plastic, at least 32 line-art images for tracing, eight invitations and envelopes, and eight key chains for bag tag favors. It also comes with "Make-&-Bake" instructions. ( Watch Video) 2/18/2008 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Painting – Music by ALEX BRANDS

The painting set features four preprinted 6” x 6” canvases. The set includes eight 0.4 fl. oz. tubes of acrylic paint, four brushes, a mixing palette and a painting guide. Launch date: 2008. 2/14/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glow-in-the-Dark PlayFoam Six-Pack by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.

The neon-colored foam glows when the lights are turned off. The foam sculpting beads are reusable, lightweight, non-toxic and won’t dry, harden or stick to surfaces, providing hours of mess-free fun. The pack includes six neon bricks in white, green, pink, yellow, blue and orange.
— “PlayFoam has been selling extremely well for about the last two years,” said Owner Melodie Ingwersen of Creative Kids Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., in early spring 2008.
— “Our No. 1 activity set is PlayFoam,” Ingwersen reiterated in April 2008.
— In April 2008, four of 50 retailers named play foam as a best-selling item, while two of the four named Educational Insight’s product as the best-selling kit their stores. 2/12/2008 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sproutz® 4 Station Art Center by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

The art center features material made from recycled wood waste and formaldehyde-free resin. The unit also features KYDZSafe® edges, KYDZStrong® construction and KYDZTuff® finish, allowing it to stand up to everyday classroom use. Ample elbow and storage room makes the unit perfect for children. This item is an Instructor Magazine Teacher’s Pick Award winner. 2/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrinky Dinks® Circus Jubilee Party Pack by JOOBLI STUDIO

Ladies and gentlemen! Children of all ages! Step right up and behold the most sensational "big top party in a box." Wow your friends with P.T. Shrink's spectacular invitations and incredible shrinking plastic. Circus art transforms into fabulous party favors right before your eyes. You're the ringmaster of this circus celebration, so let the fun begin! 2/11/2008 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Design a Heavenly Pet Wardrobe by FASHION ANGELS

Design fabulous clothing and accessories for 5 paper dogs! Includes 5 paper dogs, 100+ patterns, fabric, appliques, glitter paints, ribbons, stickers, glass beads, gems, sequins, instructions and more! 2/1/2008 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]