March 2010 New Specialty Toys — Tween

This stylin' Boston Terrier is a limited-edition handbag. Elvis is decked out in a fringed boots and a single-breasted blazer. He has a removable leatherette strap, a zippered pouch on his back for storing a cell phone, money and perhaps a bit of makeup, and comes in a sturdy gift box with a paw-shaped "breathing hole."

Children can use a real, kid-sized motorized pottery wheel to shape clay creations. It includes a foot pedal for speed control, six colors of paint, two lbs. of clay, cutting/sculpting tools and complete instructions on how to throw and mold bowls and vases. The compact dimensions of the electrically operated wheel let kids use it anywhere they like, and it runs on batteries if a plug isn’t handy. An AC adapter is included, or it uses 8 C batteries (not included). "This pottery wheel has the most powerful motor in the market," Andrew Tober, Director of Creative Development, BSW Toy Inc., told TDmonthly.

The Vintage Sports collection features handcrafted striped quilting and embroideries colored to reflect a sports time past. Many accessory options can be used with this classic design. Launch date: November 25, 2009.

This custom-designed girls collection is inspired by the mystic and wonder of flower fairies and their secret gardens. It features a quilt with intricate and delicate embroidery details of butterflies, snails and flower fairy friends. Touches of lurex thread shimmer across the front of the white, pink and green cotton sateen, reversing to an option of our fairyland dot. It is 240 thread count and machine washable. Launch date: November 25, 2009.

The concept of this series is to promote financial literacy and entrepreneurial skills and attitudes for readers of many ages in a time when economic realities demand a new kind of savvy skill set. It's designed for both kids and adults. "The simplicity of the work book takes the fear factor out of starting a business," Dianne Linderman, CEO, The First Moms Club Press, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2010.

Girls use the light box with the fashion films and sketch sheets to start drawing some of the 100+ clothing and accessory combinations. They can use the design guide for inspiration to find theiir inner diva and start sketching their own designer wardrobe. "This light box sketch kit is a huge draw for any girl. They can start their sketches out on the right path by tracing the outlines of the clothing. Plus, the design guide in this kit is amazing — it has easy to follow instructions, ideas, and tips on how to make their designs look like a professional drew them," Sarah Koth, PR Manager, Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2010.

This high-fashion pooch doubles as a cute coin purse, decked out in rose-embossed, silk-like fabric. The small zippered compartment is designed to hold a bit of makeup and cash, and opens with the bone-cross zipper pull. The Frenchie wristlet measures about 5" long.

Pop, pop, pop. This snap-together jewelry features fashionable colors and distinctive shapes for playtime and party fun. Launch date: 2010.

This collectible character figure from the Twilight Series features a 17" athletic body with brown eyes. Jacob Black, in the likeness of Taylor Lautner, is dressed in jeans, a knit muscle shirt and casual sneakers.

This craft kit includes three 10" x 12" designs with a mermaid theme, sparkling sequins and jewels to give the pictures dazzle, and a glam grabber tool to grab and stick the decorative pieces. Launch date: 2010.
— John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., liked this product at Toy Fair 2010, saying, "[It's] easy to do and [the] results are dazzling!"
— Gladys Griffin, owner of Main Street Toy Shop in Columbus, Ga., told TDmonthly in a January 2014 survey that Do-A-Dot-Art is a best-selling arts & crafts toy.

These soft wristlets have a zip-top and latch to hook onto purses or backpacks. They're designed to hold cell phones, electronic accessories, makeup and other small items girls may wish to tote around. They come in several colorful varieties, including owl, dog, cat and horse. Watch Wristlets: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010

Russ Berrie's Luvvies plush collecton features nearly three dozen animal designs, including popular dog and cat breeds, as well as jungle and farm animals and a grouping of dinosaurs and mythical creatures. The 6" colorful plush characters are crafted of Luster Silk plush material and are surface washable. Launch date: 2010.

Kids can dress up lockers and other magnetic surfaces with these magnets available in attention-grabbing flip and motion designs. Launch date: January 4, 2010.
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These lenticular flip, motion, zoom and 3D bookmarks are printed in full color front and back and packaged in a clear plastic. Launch date: January 4, 2010.

This is a fun, fast and furious two-string sport kite designed to provide excellent value for the money. The 69" wingspan is made with a durable fiberglass frame and a ripstop polyester sail for long-lasting excitement. The Trigger comes ready to fly with control handles, a flying line and instructions. Launch date: January 15, 2010.

This simple project from The Little Experience includes everything kids need to create this cute, clever key chain character. Pre-cut felt pieces are hand-stitched together using two colors of embroidery floss from the kit, and then stuffed and attached to the included metal keyring. 

One of six collectible characters in The Little Experience's line of Stitch-It Keyrings, this puppy is a simple project that children do from start to finish. The pre-cut felt pieces of the puppy are embellished with other felt shapes in the kit, hand-stitched together, and stuffed with batting. The kit includes everything necessary to finish the craft.

A funky character in bright colored felt, the Stitch-It Chick Keyring is designed to be easy to make from start to finish. The felt shape of the chick is pre-cut, and patterned appliqués are included for his feet, hair, face, and clothing. The kit has everything needed to do the project, including the keyring, metal needle, stuffing, and two colors of embroidery floss. Watch Stitch-It Chick: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010

From start to finish, kids can have fun creating this stuffed key chain animal. Beginning with pieces of pre-cut felt to eliminate struggling with tricky patterns, it's designed to be easy to stitch together the bright-colored squirrel character using a needle and embroidery floss in two colors.  Everything required to complete this min kit from The Little Experience is included in the box.

Simple enough for kids to complete, this stuffed felt bunny character is created by the crafter from start to finish. The shape of the bunny is pre-cut, with other material and embellishments provided for girls to make the project their own. The kit includes all materials needed to complete the project, including two colors of embroidery floss, stuffing, a needle and the metal keyring.

The Vamplets collection of baby vampires includes six plush dolls at 6" to 7" tall: Cadaverson Nightshade, Lilyrose Shadowlyn, Count Vlad Von Gloom, Evilyn Nocturna, Burton Creepson, Jr., and Midnight Mori. Each cuddly Vamplet is characterized by its own distinctive personality. Launch date: February 14, 2010. Watch Vamplets: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010

Past videos: Toy Fair 2010

This guidebook by Lisa Trutkoff Trumbauer is written from the perspective of an international vampire hunter sharing secret details about everything from vampire games to the places they live. Launch date: August 2009.

Blamtastic Natural Based Lip Balms for girls and guys were created by the Sandler sisters, ages 10 and 11. The formula contains no petroleum or artificial preservatives. Blamtastic is made in the USA and does NO animal testing. The line includes five potent guy flavors, give yummy girl flavors and a line of accessories. "Blamtastic's product lines are 100-percent kid-created and we are the only company with a separate line of edgy lip balms just for guys," Renee Sandler, President, Blamtastic LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

Snap Caps are "the original, interchangeable bottle cap necklace." Dog Tag Necklaces are available in brown, pink, aqua, lavender and green. Launch date: 2009.