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January 2009 Notable Toys — Novelties
This set of three frightful characters move along when their string is pulled. Each is between 4.5” and 5.5” tall. — Three of 52 retailers told TDmonthly in fall 2008 that Gund items sell well for Halloween in their stores. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21661 (added 12/10/2008) . Kids can flip this 2.25”-diameter Poppin’ Hopper inside out and watch it launch into the air. — Three of 52 retailers mentioned Toysmith novelties when asked about popular Halloween items in their stores, in fall 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21660 (added 12/10/2008) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 1009 Launch Date: September 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Filled with tiny pellets that represent an outdoor sports field, this version of Find It contains more than 40 items that cover more than 35 sports. Things to find include a basketball hoop, football, boxing glove and jet ski. Launch date: Fall 2008. — Mary Porter, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., sells “a dozen or so a month” of the Find It games, she told TDmonthly in spring 2009. — Two of 64 retailers cited Find It Games when asked about best-selling travel toys in March 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21596 (added 12/5/2008) . Mix and match your empty favorite beverage bottles to make this personalized lamp. Your glass recyclables will be glowing in no time. The lamp is packaged in a gift box. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21541 (added 12/2/2008) . A trash bin that is always happy to serve you. Includes a cleverly designed lid to hide away the rubbish. Size approx. 11"H x 8.5"W (at top) ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21540 (added 12/2/2008) . Fresh and fruity mini lip gloss popsicles. So sweet in every way possible. Individually sealed and packed in 36 Piece canister. Each approx. 2"L x 1"W x .5"D ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21539 (added 12/2/2008) . Have an out of this world good time with our wacky flyers. Flip & fly tossing with no hard edges makes catch and play fun for all! Available in 4 brightly assorted colors. Packaged individually in blister pack. Floppy flyer approx. 7" Diameter ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21538 (added 12/2/2008) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 11905 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Each 3.75" (9.5 cm) metal pocket tin contains 12, 1.75" x 1.5" (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm) latex-free adhesive bandages with sterile gauze and a free prize to help make even the ouchiest owies feel all better in no time. Twelve shrink-wrapped tins come in each illustrated display box. Launch date: January 9, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21385 (added 11/18/2008) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 11865 Launch Date: November 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This action figure is a tribute to all those hard-working waitresses, with thanks for putting up with everyone's silly menu questions, finicky standards and ridiculous requests, all while keeping a smile on your face. Each 5" (12.7 cm), hard-vinyl action figure comes with a removable serving tray, two plates (breakfast and lunch) and a removable cloth apron. It comes on an illustrated blistercard. Launch date: November 20, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21384 (added 11/18/2008) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 11893 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
In this exciting board game, players attempt to collect more cats than their fellow competitors as they make their way around the board. Players gain more cats by landing on spaces such as “Save a Cat Stuck in a Tree” and “Rescue Grumpy Old Cat From Pound.” But watch out for spaces that take cats from you, such as “Beware of Dog” and “Kitten Distracted by Bit of Fluff.” It includes a gameboard with spinner, four game pieces with plastic stands, 50 5/8" (1.6 cm) plastic cats and four Wildcat cards. Measurements of the illustrated, shrink-wrapped box are 8.5" x 9.5" x 1.75". Launch date: October 1, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21383 (added 11/18/2008) . Those tempted to reach for the nearest sheet of plastic bubbles need look no further than Mugen Pop Pop. Mugen Pop Pop is a highly addictive handheld keychain device that stimulates the strangely satisfying experience of popping plastic bubble packaging. Launch date: October 27, 2008, ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21366 (added 11/14/2008) . Nothing says Christmas quite like innocent children shrieking with terror as a stranger dressed in red drags them kicking and screaming onto his lap. Now this time-honored rite of passage is celebrated with a hilarious collection of more than two hundred and fifty priceless photos of kids' traumatic trips to Santa's workshop. Scared of Santa offers a cornucopia of photographic funnies—from sixty-year-old family heirlooms to last year's howlers—along with delightful commentary on those unforgettable childhood visits to scary ol' Saint Nick. By Denise Joyce and Nancy Watkins. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21363 (added 11/14/2008) . Age Range: 12 and up SKU or Item #: 6889-1091 Launch Date: January 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This beautifully engineered globe is suspended in midair by an electronically controlled magnetic field. It must be plugged in to work. "This globe has a chip that continuously adjusts to atmospheric changes," Melissa Rains, in Premium Incentive Sales at Cram Herff Jones, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21314 (added 11/13/2008) . These animal-print bouncy balls measure 2.4" in diameter. There are six styles. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21269 (added 11/11/2008) . This retro-designed rocket ship has a swivel plug and comes with a 4-watt bulb. It measures 3.5" W x 5.75" H x 3" D. Launch date: November 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21241 (added 11/7/2008) . The rungs of this colorful ladder seem to all fall down when the top is tilted from side to side, but they remain attached, offering an intriguing visual time and time again. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21167 (added 10/30/2008) . Made of stretchy material, this 2" block of cheese is home to two mice that can be moved around to the different holes. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21165 (added 10/30/2008) . Each hand-painted Kooky Klicker features a distintive personality and fun design. The 5" characters have rubbery strands of hair and a metal clip. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21162 (added 10/30/2008) . Kids just pull back this 2.25" helicopter and watch it glide along the ground. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21161 (added 10/30/2008) . Giant Pez Star Wars Darth Vader Gold Edition From: BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC Other products from BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC
Over 12" tall. Includes 6 packs of PEZ and plays the Star Wars theme. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21116 (added 10/27/2008) . Bubble Blast Disney Fairies From: BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC Other products from BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC
Sugar-Free gum tape in 3 different flavors. Available in 6 different collectible versions. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21115 (added 10/27/2008) . Love Bites Message Pops From: BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC Other products from BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC
Lick to reveal the hidden message. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21114 (added 10/27/2008) . Boing! Jack-In-The-Box Snoopy Gumball Machine From: BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC Other products from BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC
Snoopy Gumball Dispensing Jack-In-The-Box. Plays music and dispenses edible gumballs. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21113 (added 10/27/2008) . This 10" melamine plate features illustrated letters by artist Shelley Dieterichs, spelling out the word COOKIES for Santa. Launch date: October 15, 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21103 (added 10/27/2008) . Age Range: All Ages SKU or Item #: 03103 Launch Date: October 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
Silver shimmery Snowflakes from FunToSee are the simplest way to create beautiful feature walls or simply add a tasteful touch of color and fun around a room or on furniture. Easy and fun, removable and re-usable, and splash-proof and washable, a package of 30 FunToSee Snowflakes provide hours of holiday decorating fun. The product is "re-usable and will not damage walls," Elizabeth Marquis, account director for Serendipity Communications, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 21074 (added 10/27/2008) .
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