TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Videos & DVDs Product Category

Carole & Paula in the Magic Garden by KOCH ENTERTAINMENT

This two-disc collection features 10 episodes of "The Magic Garden" television show that was a hit with parents and children in the 1970s. It stars Carole and Paula along with friends Sherlock and Flapper, and comes with a bonus CD of songs and a story. 12/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Daniel Boone: The Final Season by LIBERATION ENTERTAINMENT INC.

This 7-disc set contains the entire final season of the classic TV series "Daniel Boone" starring Fess Parker as the legendary frontiersman, who lived from 1734 to 1820. The hour-long show ran from 1964 to 1970, Thursday nights on NBC. The plots and themes of the socially conscious show were often inspired by real-life historical figures and events. The final season (1969-70) features appearances by Jodie Foster in one of her earliest acting jobs, sausage king Jimmie Dean, and James Doohan, who played Scottie on "Star Trek" as well as numerous others over the 22-episode program. Launch date: 2008. 12/4/2008 (Price: $49.95)

Get Fit Together by MOM AND TOT FITNESS LLC

This fitness DVD gives offers parents a way to work out with their children from birth to 6 years old, while having fun at the same time. It features real moms and kids alongside cartoon scenery background to catch children's attention. There are three workout options: cardio; toning and abs; and cardio, toning and abs. Launch date: 2008. 12/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Adventures of Walker & Ping Ping: The Great Wall & The Chinese Market by LITTLE EMPEROR LLC

In this two-episode DVD, characters Walker and Ping Ping take boys and girls on a tour of the Great Wall of China, and journey to the desert and the sea, eventually ending up in a Chinese street market. The story imparts bits of history and culture as they meet a Silk Road merchant and dumpling maker, and learn about calligraphy and the theater of the lantern shadows. 12/4/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lascaux, A New Look: The Walls of Lascaux Cave by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

In the footsteps of the first discoverers of Lascaux, this unique and unusual visit goes into the original cave, closed to the public for over 40 years — an immersion into one of the most ancient periods of history, corresponding with the emergence in Europe, a little over 35,000 years ago, of a new human species, Homo sapiens sapiens, modern man. "Lascaux, A New Look" offers an interpretation that is original, rigorous and scientific, an interpretation that encourages further discovery and lets the imagination run wild. This spectacular film recreates the experience afforded to the few visitors who were allowed to go room by room and panel by panel into the original cave. Running time is 53 minutes. "As far as we know, there are no other DVDs in the marketplace with such comprehensive detail on this particular subject," President Amy Woodworth of Crystal Productions told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 17, 2008. 11/13/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bob the Builder: Race to the Finish Movie by LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT

Bob the Builder and his Can-Do Crew welcome two new members, Gripper and Grabber, as they hurry to finish a new sports stadium in time for the Sunflower Valley Games. Launch date: January 6, 2009. 11/13/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Meet the Sight Words by PRESCHOOL PREP COMPANY

Designed for children ages 15 months to 6 years, this DVD features more than 15 Kindergarten sight words — including of, I, have, said and is — to help little ones be able to recognize them while reading.
— Kim Pagliarini of Teach! LLC http://catalog.teachcharlestoncatalog.com/ in Mt. Pleasant, S.C., sells about 15 to 20 per month, she told TDmonthly in autumn 2010. 11/12/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

That Baby DVD by OYBABY LLC

This DVD pairs colorful music videos with 12 songs from the "That Baby CD," which offers acoustic versions of songs by Joni Mitchell, The Youngbloods and Fleetwood Mac, including "Circle Game," "Get Together" and "Songbird." It was created by Rob and Lisi Wolf. 11/11/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Guitar Hero Action Figures by MCFARLANE TOYS

Based on the hottest selling video game of the season, "Guitar Hero," this collection features 6" scale articulated figures that each come with a character-specific guitar. The line-up includes Lars Ümlaut, Johnny Napalm, God of Rock and Axel Steel. Launch date: October 30, 2008. 10/27/2008 (Price: $10) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Mini Treasury of 20 Storybook Classics by NEW VIDEO GROUP INC. / A&E HOME VIDEO

This four-DVD set includes 20 award-winning and best-selling children's stories colorfully adapted for the small screen. It provides hours of educational fun, with a helpful Read-Along option. From recent children’s best-sellers like "Karma Wilson’s Bear Snores On" and "Bear Wants More," to classic tales like Beverly Clearly’s "The Mouse and the Motorcycle," this value-priced gift set offers parents and children true storytelling treasures, expertly designed to enhance the reading experience. Together, these stories-on-video have won 35 awards including the Caldecott Medal, the NAPPA Gold Award and the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal. "The Scholastic Storybook Treasures series is produced by Weston Woods Studios. The stories are carefully adapted from the original books, and producers work with authors and illustrators to be sure the productions are faithful to the original stories," Beth Blenz-Clucas of Foundry Communications told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 18, 2008. 10/27/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Treasury of 20 Storybook Classics by SCHOLASTIC

The Scholastic Storybook Treasures™ DVD series continues to rack up awards and acclaim!  With two newly announced Gold Awards from NAPPA and Parents’ Choice in hand, the #1 award-winning kidvid series will soon be enhanced by the "Treasury of 20 Storybook Classics," a wonderful, value-priced boxed set collecting 20 of the best-loved stories from this amazing collection.  From adaptations of recent children’s best-sellers like Karma Wilson’s "Bear Snores On" and "Bear Wants More," to classic tales like Beverly Clearly’s "The Mouse and the Motorcycle," this soon-to-be-classic gift set offers parents and children true storytelling treasures, expertly designed to augment the reading experience. Run time: 4 hours, 15 minutes; 4 discs. Launch date: November 2008. 10/16/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Liberty's Kids: The Complete Series by SHOUT! FACTORY

Shout! Factory releases the ground-breaking collectible 6-DVD box set "Liberty's Kids: The Complete Series" packed with colorful and entertaining bonus features. The DVD brings America's history to life and depicts key events from the American Revolution as seen through the eyes of kids  who work in Benjamin Franklin's print shop. The kids may be fictional, but all of the history is accurate and authentic. Walter Cronkite, Annette Bening, Whoopi Goldberg, Dustin Hoffman, Billy Crystal, Ben Stiller, Liam Neeson, Michael York, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone and General Norman Schwarzkopf headline the all-star voice cast. Launch date: October 14.
  10/16/2008 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Night Before Christmas by SCHOLASTIC

"The Night Before Christmas," based on Clement C. Moore’s beloved and timeless poem, has been adapted from Jan Brett’s exquisitely illustrated book which, to date, has sold more than one million copies.  With festive music and narration by the talented Edwards, this version is sure to  warm the cockles of any grinch’s heart!  Six additional colorfully animated holiday stories add to the storytime fun: In the Month of Kislev (adapted from a story by Nina Jaffe and narrated by Theodore Bikel), Seven Candles for Kwanza (adapted from a story by Andrea Davis Pinckney and Brian Pinckney, narrated by Alfre Woodard), Too Many Tamales (presented both in English and Spanish, and adapted from a story by Gary Soto), The Little Drummer Boy (with animated illustrations by Ezra Jack Keats) and two Rosemary Wells classics, Max’s Christmas (narrated by Jenny Agutter and Rex Robbins) and Morris’ Disappearing Bag. 60 minutes. Launch date: October 28, 2008. 9/24/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Billy Blue Hair and Me! - Why Do Giraffes Have Long Necks? by BILLY BLUE HAIR

On this 30-minute personalized DVD, blue-haired Billy speaks directly to the child who owns the DVD, educating him or her as he interacts with wild animals and encourages use of the imagination. A non-personalized version is also available. "We have over 400 unique names in stock, so product ships within 48 hours," Kris Olson, president of Kayo Media LLC, told TDmonthly.  This product received an iParenting Media Award. Launch date: October 14, 2008. 9/23/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rappin' Ratz - Pack Rat Safety DVD Program by RAPPIN' RATZ

This DVD presents personal safety instructions to be shared by children and parents. Also included with the DVD is a booklet to catalog and store child’s vital information. 9/19/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rappin' Ratz Show DVD by RAPPIN' RATZ

This 30-minute DVD contains a variety of educational rap, dance and music. 9/19/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Loopdidoo by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Based on the popular comic books "Grabouillon" by Alexis Nesme, "Loopdidoo," an animated children's program, features a goofy dog named Loopdidoo and his 5-year-old owner and best friend, Petunia, who find everyday life to be one big adventure. Seemingly harmless situations soon turn into breakneck adventures, especially when Loopdidoo throws his well-meant enthusiasm in the balance. 9/19/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

64 Zoo Lane by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

From the award-winning Belgium television producer and best-selling author An Vrombaut, "64 Zoo Lane" follows the adventures of little Lucy who lives next door to a zoo. Every night, she climbs out of her window, slides down the long neck of a giraffe and listens to the animals at the zoo tell her a story. The characters entertain as children explore social and emotional issues and learn about language and vocabulary. The charming animated series combines intelligent storytelling with a timeless picture-book quality and features a range of diverse characters from many parts of the world. Launch date: July 29, 2008. 8/27/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Not Me! by SAFERMETV

Safer Me TV presents NOT ME!, a by-kids-for-kids proactive abduction prevention DVD targeted towards school-aged children grades 3 to 9. It’s new, it’s different, it’s fun, and it’s a grass-roots effort with the aim of spreading the knowledge of abduction prevention nationally. "It is by kids for kids with professional advice from field experts," affirmed Tim Reca, co-owner of Safer Me TV. This product won 2008 Parents' Choice Approved, 2008 Telly, 2007 Arora Best of Show and 2007 Accolade Honorable Mention awards. Launch date: 2007 8/25/2008 (Price: $19.95)

The Zula Patrol's Launch Pad for Learning by ZULA

Students can explore the sun, moon, stars, clouds and astronauts as The Launch Pad for Learning™ engages them in hands-on "missions." It includes 30 Missions — Jr. Cadet (PreK-K) and Cadet (Grades 1-2) Activity Guides with 15 missions each; Classroom Posters — Spanish and English; Zula Bingo; and The Zula Patrol® 15 Missions DVD. "The Zula Patrol® is a popular children’s education program on PBS, and has exciting new educational programs and products that promote science and astronomy learning through engaging character-driven stories and activities," Program Manager Kristen Mayfield of Carolina Biological Supply Company told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008. 8/21/2008 (Price: $119) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Adventures From the Book of Virtues" Box Set by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

Based on the No.1 bestseller by William J. Bennett, "Adventures From the Book of Virtues" reaches out to children to teach important life lessons and morals, illustrating a central theme through classic international heroes and stories and illuminating the core virtues of honesty, compassion, responsibility, courage, self-discipline, work, friendship, loyalty, perseverance and faith. Stories are seen through the eyes of young Zach and Annie, who live in Spring Valley and deal with the same pressures and situations faced by kids everywhere. 8/8/2008 (Price: $29.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wee Sing Under the Sea by WEE SING PRODUCTIONS

Have you ever wanted to spend a day with an octopus, a starfish, a sea otter, or a penguin? Well, now you can with Wee Sing Under the Sea. Enter the beautiful world beneath the waves as you join Devin and his loveable Granny on their sparkling underwater adventure. Peek through the seaweed and meet Ink the Octopus, Missy Turtle, Spike the Puffer Fish, and all their aquatic acquaintances as they try to help Weeber the Penguin find his way back to the South Pole. Plus, see if they can figure out what’s ailing little Baby Ottie the Sea Otter. Come sing, dance, and swim along with over 20 classic and original songs and join the whole wet and wonderful gang as you discover that the special world of Wee Sing even exists Under the Sea! 7/24/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wee Sing The Big Rock Candy Mountains by WEE SING PRODUCTIONS

What would it be like to slide into a world of ice cream mountains and lemonade streams? Come and see in The Big Rock Candy Mountains! Follow Lisa and her friends, the Snoodle Doodles, on a scrumptious musical adventure to a magical land right out of a child’s dream. 7/16/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wee Sing in the Marvelous Musical Mansion by WEE SING PRODUCTIONS

A mysterious package from Timbuktu? A door knocker that rattles off riddles? Music boxes that come to life? Piccolo Pizza and Piano Pudding? Where will you find such magical, musical, mysterious things? At Uncle Rubato’s Marvelous Musical Mansion! 7/16/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SPEECH PARADE! Sounds Are All Around DVD by GASP VIDEO

SPEECH PARADE! early language development videos are a fun and exciting way to encourage and facilitate language growth and development. Whether your child is not yet talking or already forming some early words, these engaging videos will encourage imitation by using animals, objects, and activities that children love. 7/14/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]