May 2010 Notable Toys — Electronics-Accessories

Zoo Buds are zoo-themed, in-ear headphones. They come with three different ear tip adaptors for a custom, comfortable fit. Zoo Buds fit the iPod, iPhone and other 3.5mm plug-in devices, and are available in six styles.

The T-talk Bluetooth Doll is an animation toy that incorporates Bluetooth innovation. It can be used hands-free like a normal Bluetooth headset but is also an animated plush that dances its way through a conversation.

This motorized power dealer stacks dominoes on its own and works with all Domino Express ™ sets. Just fill the Domino Tower with dominoes, place it on the power dealer and turn it on to set up row after row of evenly-spaced dominoes.  Jennie Robinson of Goliath Games told TDmonthly, "Now your Domino Express™ set up is easier, quicker, and better than ever!" Launch date: June 15, 2010.

The Car Seat Monitor is a safety system designed to let the driver know a child is in the car with them by playing a song when the car stops and beeping if the child gets out of their car seat. Bob Steffen of Car Seat Monitor LLC told TDmonthly, "It is the only one like it." Launch date: Sept. 10, 2008.

An ideal piece of desk art, the Hi-Tec Art Cube plugs in to offer a 3-D animated light display that will run for 45 minutes performing various patterns and designs. "The light displays are mind blowing and really shows off how technology is growing at a fast rate!" Roy Smith, CEO, Hi-Tec Art, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 5, 2010.