January 2010 New Specialty Toys — Creative Activities

Girls can create a portfolio book of fabulous fashion creations with Flower Power flair, using the 50+ removable stencils to create funky Boho-Chic designs. "Girls can focus their designs to a certain theme, and this one happens to be boho-chic look that is very trendy right now," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2009.

Girls can create their own stickers using the 100-percent Cool Sticker Maker machine. Kids can create a custom sticker from their own drawings, magazine pictures, photographs and more. The kit includes the sticker maker machine, 15 stencils, and 8' of sticker tape. Refills are available. "The machine is compact, so it is great for slumber parties, camp and to take on the go. Plus, the fact that just about any weight of paper material can be used to make into a sticker is a great feature," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

The Project Runway Rockstar Style Fashion Design Sketch Portfolio lets girls create a look for their favorite musician or their own future rock band. Girls use the stencils to start the design, then follow the instructions for inspiration and how to shade the design to make it look like it was done by a professional. This portfolio includes 40 fashion design sketch pages and 50+ stencils. "The stencils that can be easily taken out, and popped back into the portfolio (so they won't get lost!) will help girls start their designs with a real shape and form to work with," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2009.

The Project Runway Make-Up & Hair Design Sketch Portfolio allows girls to create their own hair and make up looks on pre-printed Fashion Angels model sketch pads. The set includes removable plastic stencil cards with more than 100 shapes to start girls creating the next wild hair color streaks, what color lip gloss will be the next hot trend, or how to wear make-up and hair to a rockin’ concert. The book also has easy-to-follow instructions on how to draw like the pros with shading techniques and funky details. Launch date: August 2009.

The Project Runway Fashion Design Sketch Portfolio allows kids to create their own portfolio book of clothing and accessory designs on the pre-printed Fashion Angels model sketch pads. The set includes removable plastic stencil cards with more than 100 shapes to start girls on their way to creating finished looking designs. The book also has easy-to-follow instructions on how to draw like professional designers with shading techniques and funky details. "The sketch portfolio has an awesome section in the front that walks kids through how to do different shading techniques so they can make their drawing look realistic and three dimensional. The stencils can be taken out, and placed back into the portfolio so kids won't lose them," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2009.

Kids can learn to style trend-setting runway hair-dos with this deluxe studio set. They get started with the step-by-step design guide on how to use different hair accessories to create many funky hairstyles. The included headband, scarf, clips and many more hair accessories offers a great start to create fab hair to complement any look they want to achieve. "The design guide is what really makes this kit. It has everything about hair styling from how to create volume to how to use the scarf and clips included in the kit to make dramatic up-dos," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008.

This set comes with 150 bright, interlocking pieces that are flexible and can form a farmhouse, a rooster and a 3-D baby chicken, as well as various other imaginative designs.

Medieval play has never been more fun. Children can play as prince or princess, queen or king, and even pirate with their own huge castle. My Very Own Castle™ is a single-piece, cardboard castle that is pre-assembled and can quickly expanded for play and folded up for storage when not in use. The castle features a bright white interior and exterior for coloring fun, as well as doors and windows. Fully expanded, the playhouse measures 44" long, 28" wide, and 28.5" tall.

My Very Own House™ is a single-piece, cardboard playhouse that is pre-assembled and can quickly expanded for play and folded up for storage when not in use. The playhouse features a bright white interior and exterior for coloring fun, as well as 2 doors, 4 windows, and 2 mail slots. Fully expanded, the playhouse measures 43.5" long, 28" wide, and 35" tall.

This set includes 12, 14"-square, 100-percent nylon scarves in a variety of colors, plus a durable reusable plastic bag for storage. It is made in the USA. Launch date: 2009.

This kit includes 24, 18" x 36" rectangle, 100-percent nylon scarves in a variety of colors, an Instructional/Informational Insert, and a durable, reusable plastic bag for storage. It is made in the USA. Launch date: 2008.

With six, 27" square, washable nylon scarves in purple, lavender, royal blue, medium blue, kelly green and lime green, this set also includes an instructional/informational insert and IDEAS Primary Music CD along with a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 2008.

With six, 27" square, washable nylon scarves, in red, pink, light pink, yellow, orange and peach, this set also includes an instructional/informational insert and IDEAS Primary Music CD along with a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 2008.

With six, 27" square, washable nylon scarves in lavender, medium blue, lime green, yellow, peach and pink, this set also includes an instructional/informational insert and IDEAS Primary Music CD along with a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 2008.

This pack includes six, 27" square, washable nylon scarves, one of each of the following colors: purple, royal blue, kelly green, yellow, orange and red. It also includes an instructional/informational insert and IDEAS Primary Music CD along with a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 2008.

This set includes six 27" square, 100-percent washable nylon scarves in a plastic container and includes an information insert. It features the following colors: medium blue, lime green, yellow, peach and pink. This product may be used for birthday gifts, party favors or slumber parties. Launch date: 1996.

This set includes six 27" square, 100-percent washable nylon scarves in a plastic container and includes an information insert. They come in the following colors: purple, royal blue, kelly green, yellow and red. This product may be used for birthday gifts, party favors or slumber parties, while dancing to music, dressing up stuffed animals or dolls, learning to juggle, or incorporating into costumes. Launch date: 1996.

This pack includes 12, 27" square scarves, two of each of the following color combinations: red, white and blue. It includes an instructional/informational insert and a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 1996.

This kit includes 12, 27" square scarves, two of each of the following color combinations: purple, lavender, royal blue, medium blue, kelly green and lime green. It includes an instructional/informational insert and a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. "Our scarf kits contain high quality, 100-percent washable nylon scarves in vibrant colors. ... we also provide durable and reusable plastic bags for storage as well as Velcro to hang the scarves in a special place, where they can be put away easily and beautifully," Rosanne Jessen, marketing associate for arts education IDEAS, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 1996.