March 2011 Notable Toys — Fashion & Accessories

Made of 100% hypo-allergenic silicone, SLAPlets and SLAPlinx are customizable, tradeable fashion. The SLAPlet is a bright silicone slap bracelet that can be customized with slip-on SLAPlets. There are currently 6 fun colors available (blue, black, red, white, purple and pink) with six more on the way. Each SLAPlet comes with three SLAPlinx. SLAPlinks can also be bought separately in twelve-packs for $5.99.

Purse Switchables are purses that change in a snap. A little girl can change the style of her purse by snapping on a new cover. The purse handles and liners are 12inches x 8inches. The handles are easy to grasp. The covers are easy to snap on and off. There are 12 colorful covers to choose from with different textures, materials and designs.Daisy is green with quilted petals, Rasta is a shaggy pink and green striped, Cuppy is pink with a quilted cupcake, Rosy is a lavender satin with a row of colorful roses. The base purses, which are purse liners with handles, are $15 each and come in three color options: Aqua, Pink and Purple. The Purse Covers are $10. This is where the fun and creativity comes to play. There are 12 different 8inch x 8inch covers to choose from and collect.

Friendship Linkz are colorful friendship bracelets hand-made in Peru using Fair Trade practices.  Each one comes with a silk-screened clay bead at the end. On one side of the bead "lives" a totem animal; on the other side "lives" a special word that relates to each animal. Friendship Linkz can connect kids to things that matter most in life: their friends, favorite animals, and words to live by.

Henna is an exotic, non-permanent body art of the Far East. Traditional Mehndi is drawn on the hands and feet, but it can be applied anywhere. All the tools and supplies needed to begin are included in this kit: Henna powder, Mordant liquid, Eucalyptus oil, Straight pin, Wooden mixing stick, Cotton balls to apply the citrus/sugars solution, Cotton swabs for wiping away small mistakes, and a Toothpick for editing the design and thinning lines.

Inspired by the popular 90's toy, these silicone watches can be slapped onto wrists. They come in a variety of vibrant colors and in two sizes, small or large. The analog watch face is backed in the same vibrant color as the watch band, and the watch face is framed by a metal in the same shade as well. These watches can be collected, swapped, or worn in multiples to create a bold fashion statement.
— Kay Emigh of Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly in late Summer 2011 that small Silly Slapz! Slap Watches were a top-three best-selling item in the store.
— John Taylor, owner of O.P. Taylor's in Brevard, N.C., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that he sells 250 slap watches a month between his three stores.

The Fashion Diva line includes many different styles of nail art including glittery stickers and press-on nail decorations.

Make bracelets, charms, and necklaces anyway you want. Give the jewelry a twist and it turns into a cute animal figure. There are over 60 characters to choose from, and the different beads are interchangeable.

With this make-your-own kit, a colorful and unique pair of flip flops is only a few embellishments away. Kit includes: 6 fabric flowers, 4 jewels and a pair of flip flops. Each flower has Velcro-like adhesives that attach to flip flop toe strap. Fits Girl Shoe Size 11. Launch date: January 2011.

With this make-your-own kit, a unique handbag design is only a few flowers and frills away. Kit includes: soft handbag with satin inner lining, six flowers, 4 ribbons, 3 jewels and 2 satin bow accessories. Each flower and bow has Velcro-like adhesive on back. Launch date: January 2011.

Each adorable turtle pendant hangs on an adjustable silver ball chain necklace. Each dozen comes in an assortment of pink, purple, and blue turtle pendants.

Each ying yang pendant hands on an adjustable black slider cord. Each pendant has blue and pink designs within the ying yang. Other styles within this line include butterflies, bear paws, stars, and more.

Each mood heart key pendant hangs on an adjustable silver ball chain. Each pendant hangs on a “Mood Jewelry” header tag, which will define the meaning of each color the mood material turns. 

This Iridescent Heart Necklace is part of the iridescent jewelry line from Cool Jewels®. Available in an assortment of pink (with matching cord), blue (with matching cord), purple (with matching cord), and white (with black cord) pendants.

This popular internet meme is written in white on a one inch wide, black silicone bracelet.

This light blue bracelet has the popular Coexist design worked into its surface in a bright white design. One inch wide; made of silicone.

This black, one inch wide, silcone bracelet is covered in a design of pink roses, green foliage, and white skulls. 

Including a unique light table that illuminates every outfit, this kit helps kids create a full fashion line using acetate wardrobe pieces. Just add color, patterns, and texture. Comes complete with the fashion-forward light table, over 30 acetate wardrobe pieces, ten artist grade color pencils, and ten sheets of drawing paper.

A SwaggerTag is an identification tag that reflects your personality and helps you keep track of your gear. By customizing your SwaggerTag with your own photo, image or logo, you let everyone know it's your stuff. You decide what personal information to include and your SwaggerTag reveals the hidden information only if it is opened. Water, weather and impact resistant, with strong attachment points and ties ensures a SwaggerTag will stay with your gear. Available in six distinctive colors.

The Connectors are the new "Connectable and Collectible" silicone string bracelets that can interlock to form various fashion accessories. Made from stretchy, hypoallergenic silicone, kids can use these 7 inch long multicolored strings alone or connect several together. The Connectors come in packs of four in a variety of colors and patterns. Variations include translucent Crystal Connectors and Team Spirit Connectors in all color combination that show team pride.

Popochos™, Columbian slang for "cool" or "sweet", is the watch skin made to accompany the silicon sports watch. This watch accessory is stylish, colorful and simple to click on and off of the sports watch. The diverse collection of watch skins includes several trendy designs for Fall including: plaid, animal print and camouflage.

Check out Ugly any time of day with a new line of high-end ceramic watches from the Ugly Doll people. As of 11/29/10, watches were not yet available for purchase, but could be pre-ordered.