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

Stargate Infinity: The Complete Series by SHOUT! FACTORY

Inspired by the feature film and its two popular television spin-offs (Stargate: SG-1 and Stargate: Atlantis), Stargate: Infinity further explores the universe through the eyes of those few who are brave enough to venture through the mysterious Stargate. Launch date: May 2008. 5/13/2008 (Price: $28.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oban Star-Racers Volume 2: The Oban Cycle by SHOUT! FACTORY

The satellite tournament on Alwas has been completed, and Molly and the crew of the Whizzing Arrow have qualified, along with Prince Aikka and Colonel Toros of the Crog Imperium, to compete on Oban for the mysterious Ultimate Prize. But with a new field of racers, even better than the last, young Molly struggles to outrun the competition, save Earth and win the power to bring her mother back to life and reunite her family. The two-disc set features 13 uncut episodes. Launch date: May 2008. 5/13/2008 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"Swing, Dance and Sing" DVD with Bonus CD Sampler by THE SWINGSET MAMAS

This DVD contains a collection of favorite Swingset Mamas songs brought to life by imaginative sets, costumed characters, whimsical animation and graphics, and 35 real-life kids who extend the fun for children at home. From getting dressed yourself to being awed by nature's smallest creatures, the songs celebrate the daily rhythms and wonders of growing up. Genres range from folk-rock-blues to calypso, hip-hop and zydeco. “The Swingset Mamas blend terrific musicianship and heartfelt parenting tips with their signature style ranging from rock to reggae. The Mamas infuse their playful, inspiring tunes with their own mom-tested wisdom — providing musical strategies to making everyday activities fun,” Marlowe Bechmann of the Swingset Mamas told TDmonthly. This product received a 2008 Parents’ Choice Fun Stuff Award and a 2008 iParenting Media Award for Best Home Video/DVD Product. Launch date: January 8, 2008. 4/21/2008 (Price: $12.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

lil' aloha babies™ - waves 'n wonders by LOCAL GIRL PRODUCTIONS, INC.

waves 'n wonders, takes children on a virtual tour of the islands' beautiful ocean and magnificent marine life. By combining stunning underwater photography, fun animation with unforgettable characters, colorful graphics, and original music from some of Hawai'i's most popular musicians, children will delight in a truly unique virtual tour of paradise! 4/16/2008 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kideosyncrasy Volume 2 - Getting the World in Shape One Kid at a Time! by KIDEOSYNCRASY INC.

One of the most fun and exciting new tools for teaching children to dance and get fit! This DVD is jam-packed with live action...kids teaching kids how to easily step into fun dance moves to popular hits like the Hand Jive, the Cotton Eyed Joe, the Kideo Slide Hip- Hop, a basketball routine, Good Lovin, and more! With kids sharing important tips on nutrition and exercise, it promotes health and fitness in an amazingly fun, learning atmosphere. Bonus MP3 and MP4 music video download files. Running time: 35 minutes. 4/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

YogaLand! The Australian Adventure by YOGA INSPIRATIONS

The DVD features the exclusive “yoga moment,” aerobic fitness and yoga poses, calming games and songs, an educational story and sense of adventure, parent/teacher instructions and testimonials. The Australian-themed DVD, led by certified teacher and yoga instructor Diane Cline runs 45 minutes long. It places a focus on mind, body, breathing and imagination, and teaches children Australian-themed yoga poses such as kangaroo, koala and bird. The video offers parents a powerful tool to engage children in the benefits of exercise with yoga told through story and techniques to help children calm down and focus. This item is a 2008 Parents' Choice Award, Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award, a Dr Toy Award and the Film Advisory Board's Award of Excellence winner. 4/3/2008 (Price: $19.95)

Baby Shakespeare – World of Poetry by BABY EINSTEIN

Babies will learn 12 common words, while discovering the sound of poetry. The DVD combines poetry with puppet shows, funny sound effects, colorful images and the music of Beethoven. The DVD features repeat play, Spanish, French and English language tracks, discovery cards, puppet shows and a toy chest. This item is intended for children over the age of six months. 3/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

World Animals – A Musical Safari by BABY EINSTEIN

The music-filled DVD introduces babies to lions, tigers, dolphins, fish and more from all over the world’s different environments. Babies will be taken on an adventure that blends wildlife footage with puppet shows, colorful images and classical music. The DVD features repeat play, Spanish, French and English language tracks, discovery cards, puppet shows and a toy chest. This item is intended for children over the age of six months. 3/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Andy's Airplanes Episode 1 by ANDY'S AIRPLANES

Andy Meets the Blue Angels is the first in the series of Andy and his best friend Yaygrr the black footed ferret as they travel the world to meet new kids and learn about history, geography, culture, science and of course about aviation. Andy’s Airplanes company mission is to “teach kids without ever having them feel like they are learning”. Episode 1 finds Andy meeting The Blue Angels and learning about Aircraft carriers. Episode 2, coming summer of 08 will have Andy going to Hawaii to learn about volcanoes and Hawaiian culture. 3/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZakLand: The Shiny Surprise by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

In this 51-minute animated program, Zak and his friends — Marty the Bullfrog, The Can-Can Twins and Uncle Hank —must join together to make things better when Hank’s brother Irwin east King Shiny’s birthday surprise. Launch date: May 20, 2008. 3/26/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dog Party Fun Pack by ANIMAL WOW ENTERTAINMENT INC.

Designed to instill in children positive values and pet safety tips to last a lifetime, this set includes Stately and Remix plush toys, Animal Wow’s award-winning DVD, a music CD and the “Dog Party Fun Book.” 3/26/2008 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Pim: Foreign Language and Fun, Vol. 1 Eating and Drinking (Spanish) by LITTLE PIM CO.

The DVD contains five-minute shorts starring a lovable, animated panda named Little Pim who, along with live-action kids, teaches very young kids food related vocabulary. It also teaches them and how to express needs such as "I'm hungry" and "I'm thirsty" by pairing words with action. The DVD is specially designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. “Available in Spanish, French, Chinese and ESL, the three-disc series teaches young children nearly two hundred vocabulary words and phrases for such everyday activities as playtime, bedtime and mealtime,” Heide Hendricks of Little Pim Co. told TDmonthly. This product won a 2008 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: November 2007. 3/25/2008 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Animals DVD by BABYGENIUS

The video features little kids, baby animals at the zoo and lively sing-along-tunes. The baby animal featured in the video run the gamut from baby tigers to baby orangutans. ( Watch Video) 3/18/2008 (Price: $12.95)

Hip Hop Harry: Move Those Feet by ALLUMINATION FILMWORKS

Featuring three episodes from the Emmy-nominated television series “Hip Hop Harry,” this DVD educates children in a fun and positive way, utilizing dance, music and rhyme to teach them about social skills, language, health and more. Episodes “Fancy Footwork,” “I Like to Move!” and “You Can Dance!” are included on this DVD, which also features a memory game and a bonus video. 3/17/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Oban Star-Racers Volume One: The Alwas Cycle by SHOUT! FACTORY

The story is set in 2082, where pilots of the galaxy are competing in a new race, with Earth’s survival at stake. The DVD features 13 uncut episodes featuring 2D and 3D animation, 30 minutes of behind-the-scenes footage, an interview with creator Savin Yeatman-Eiffel, Star-Racer profiles, rare and original concept art, trailers and a sneak peek at Oban Star-Racers Volume Two. Launch date: April 22, 2008. 3/17/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mrs. Doubtfire Behind-The-Seams Special Edition by 20th CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The two-disc set contains 125 minutes of deleted, extended and alternate scenes, on-camera interviews with Robin Williams, “on-the-set” featurettes, makeup tests, improvisational scenes, photo galleries and more. Launch date: March 4, 2008. 3/12/2008 (Price: $19.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief by 20th CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The 90-minute comedy revolves around a girl who can understand and talk to animals. Her dream of going to veterinary school gets put on hold when the president of the United States assigns her the task of working with the First Dog. The DVD includes four featurettes and subtitles in both English and Spanish. Launch date: March 4, 2008. 3/12/2008 (Price: $26.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SeeMore's Playhouse Fire Safety & Dental Health DVD by SAFETY 4 KIDS LLC

The television series is full of loveable characters, animation, guest celebrities, live action and infectious sing-along music to teach preschoolers the basics of safety and wellness. This product is a 2008 iParenting Media Award winner. Launch date: January 15th, 2008. 3/12/2008 (Price: $12.98)

If You Don't Take Care of Your Body, Where Else Are You Going to Live? by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The self-help DVD is part of the Trevor Romain DVD series. Combining animation, live action, humor and character-building messages, Romain teaches children to be empowered and how to deal with both everyday issues and tough situations. The DVD has an approximate running time of 30 minutes, with bonus features. Launch date: April 29, 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Funky Valley by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The DVD is composed of a collection of funny fables, told through the lens of odd farm animals: Clara the hen lays an egg that hatches out a baby crocodile, Fleecie the sheep desperately needs a haircut and more. The animated adventure has a running time of 65 minutes. Launch date: April 22, 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grizzly Tales: Moribundus by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The spine-chilling stories teach kids valuable lessons in a very creative and memorable way: a finicky young eater gets turned into pasta, teddy bears take revenge on not-so-loving owners, a wasteful girl is recycled by Recyclops and much more. The animated DVD has a running time of over an hour. Launch date: April 22, 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Treasure Island Kids 2: The Monster of Treasure Island by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The follow-up to “Treasure Island Kids: The Pirates of Treasure Island” follows summer camp kids as they battle a giant sea monster. The DVD has a running time of 81 minutes. Launch date: April 29, 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HIYA, KIDS!! A '50s SATURDAY MORNING DVD set by SHOUT! FACTORY

The four-DVD box set includes 21 complete episodes from American television classics, such as Howdy Doody, Annie Oakley, Lassie, The Roy Rogers Show, Sheena, Queen of the Jungle and more. Each of the DVDs is designed like a Saturday morning programming block from the era, with shows for the very young first on the menu, and then becoming more and more sophisticated as the older siblings “wake up.” Launch date: May 6, 2008. 3/3/2008 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scene It?® Harry Potter™ 2nd Edition DVD Game by SCREENLIFE

This edition includes questions and puzzlers from the 2007 release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This DVD is also full of new movie clips and images from the first five Harry Potter movies, including previously unavailable footage from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Launch date: June 2007. 2/26/2008 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom…and More Fun with Letters and Numbers by SCHOLASTIC

Kids will learn about capital and lower case letters while they listen to lively music. Adapted from the original story by Lois Ehlert, the title feature is accompanied by six other fun-filled stories, including Five Creatures, Wild About Books and Inch by Inch. Launch date: March 11, 2008. 2/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]