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

Barney: Animal ABCs by HIT ENTERTAINMENT

Hit Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment join to create a fun-filled alphabet adventure. Barney and his friends find building blocks, and search for animals to match each letter of the alphabet. Each animal is introduced with a description of its characteristics, physical attributes, habitats and more. Kids will also learn about the importance of taking care of beloved pets and what a veterinarian does. Classic tunes accompany the nearly hour-long, live-action adventure. Launch date: March 4, 2008. 2/18/2008 (Price: $14.98)

Pretend with Miss Kim! by PHASEQUEST PRODUCTIONS

Created for 18-month-olds to 5-year-olds, this 16-minute DVD features dance teacher Kim Black leading young girls on an imaginative journey through creative movement with dance and music. Miss Kim has been teaching tap and ballet for 21 years. “I am original, animated, and truly have a passion and love for teaching children,” Miss Kim told TDmonthly. “Music, creative movement and imaginative play are vital to a child’s emotional and intellectual development.” Launch date: November 2007. 2/18/2008 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Travel With Kids: Paris by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

The Roberts family explores the City of Lights in this 52-minute documentary that features the Eiffel Tower, the Seine River, the Louvre, amusement parks, chocolate crepes and more. It includes tips for traveling with kids and advice on how to save money while covering the culture and history of Paris. “‘Travel With Kids’ is a premiere DVD family travel guide for both parents and kids that actually shows families enjoying the featured destinations together,” Karen Brundage of Greenleaf and Associates told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 26, 2008. 2/18/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pucca: Kung Fu Kisses by SHOUT! FACTORY

Pucca, a young village girl who lives with her three uncles, is the star of this DVD. All she wants is Garu, a quiet boy who has dedicated his life to becoming a Ninja. With best friends Abyo and Ching, pet cat Mio, Master Soo, Policeman Bruce and even Santa, Pucca and Garu keep their rivals at bay in a land where ancient Asian traditions and mythical creatures coexist with modern-day pop culture. “Kung Fu Kisses” is an unexpected mix of martial arts, Chinese food and comedic quests in the pursuit of love, featuring episodes “Noodle to the Stars,” “Four Alarm Fire” and others. It links to a Pucca video game and includes a collectible sticker. “‘Pucca’ is based on the internationally renowned Pucca merchandise brand and Internet short, spawning over 3000 different products in over 150 countries,” Tom Chen, senior director of Media Relations for Shout! Factory, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 18, 2008. 2/18/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pucca: Ninjas Love Noodles by SHOUT! FACTORY

With best friends Abyo and Ching, pet cat Mio, Master Soo, Policeman Bruce and even Santa, Pucca and Garu keep their rivals at bay in a land where ancient Asian traditions and mythical creatures coexist with modern-day pop culture. A wonderfully weird mix of comedy, kung fu combat and kissing, “Ninjas Love Noodles” is “Pucca” at its fighting best. This 13-episode program features “Noodle to the Stars,” “Four Alarm Fire” and “Misplaced Face,” and includes a limited-edition ninja license. This program received two Leo Awards, which celebrate excellence in British Columbian film and television. Launch date: March 18, 2008. 2/18/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harold and the Purple Crayon…and More Great Stories to Spark the Imagination by SCHOLASTIC

This animated adventure is part of the Scholastic Storybook Treasures collection, which offers an hour-long, kid-friendly narration and a read-along function. The story is adapted from Crockett Johnson’s original book by the same name, and is joined by six other animated stories. Launch date: March 11, 2008. 2/15/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sam & Max: Freelance Police!!! The Complete Series by SHOUT! FACTORY

Based on Steve Purcell’s comic book series, the collectible three-DVD box set contains all 13 action-packed episodes, hours of exclusive hyper-kinetic interactive bonus features and more. The bonus features include three animated shorts, a comic-con interview with Steve Purcell, a Sam & Max Season 2 playable demo and much more. Launch date: March 11, 2008. 2/12/2008 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scene It?® Deluxe Star Trek Edition by SCREENLIFE

From “The Menagerie” to “The Final Conflict,” this Star Trek edition invites fans to test their knowledge with trivia questions and on-screen puzzlers. The set includes a Flextime game board and a game DVD full of real television and movie clips all six series and all ten movies. The DVD also includes bonus content. 2/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play With Me Sesame - Imagine With Me by GENIUS PRODUCTS INC.

This DVD empowers preschoolers to use their imagination for interactive play as they learn social-emotional concepts such as friendship and coping with a fear of the dark. Additionally, kids will enjoy dancing with Grover, baking make-believe cookies with Prairie Dawn and Cookie Monster, and helping Bert scare away monsters in Ernie's bedroom. Subtitles are available in both English and Spanish. Launch date: March 11, 2008. 2/12/2008 (Price: $14.93)

A Tale of Difference by SO SMART! PRODUCTIONS

King Otis DVDs help teach preschoolers lessons through fun, imaginative stories specially developed for their level of learning. In this episode, Lollybird doesn't fit in. After all, she's the only elephant with bird legs in the entire town. But Lollybird's difference becomes the one thing that will save their leader. This title was a Parenting Magazine Parenting Pick. 2/12/2008 (Price: $19.98)

So Smart! Letters by SO SMART! PRODUCTIONS

Specially developed for babies and toddlers and set to a world-class, classical music soundtrack, this 30-minute DVD introduces the alphabet to the youngest ages as shapes transform into letters and familiar objects, from Apple to Zebra. It includes printable story cards and fun games that can be played on a television using the TV remote. It was named Parenting Magazine’s Video of the Year. 2/12/2008 (Price: $16.98)

Thomas & Friends™: Engines and Escapades by HIT ENTERTAINMENT

Thomas and his friends are featured in six new adventures, including "Cool Truckings," "Skarloey Storms Through" and "Wash Behind Your Buffers." In addition, children can sing-along with the puffing steam cloud to two music videos. The DVD has an approximate running time of 50 minutes. This product received a 2008 Parents' Choice Approved award. Launch date: March 4, 2008.
— According to Bennie Campbell, owner of ABC Toys in Conway, Ark., “Thomas the Train always has been” the stores’ hottest selling line. 2/8/2008 (Price: $14.98)

Play With Me Sesame - Let's Play Games by GENIUS PRODUCTS INC.

The interactive play date is filled with entertaining activities specially designed to help preschoolers learn social, cognitive and emotional skills. In this DVD, game show host Guy Smiley invites children to play exciting, interactive games such as "Name That Sound" and "Grover Hide-n-Seek." The two-disc set is full of classic Sesame Street footage and includes a DVD and a bonus CD-ROM including approximately 60 additional minutes of content. Subtitles are available in both English and Spanish. Launch date: March 11, 2008. 2/7/2008 (Price: $14.93)

Scene It?® Deluxe Seinfeld Edition by SCREENLIFE

Based on the long-running hit television show “Seinfeld,” this interactive game includes classic clips and trivia from the show’s nine seasons. The game comes with a Flextime game board and a game DVD with bonus content. Launch date: February 2008. 2/6/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

See abc's Learn-a-Long DVD by See abc's

Children use their imagination to learn letters and sounds with a fun, interactive, and multisensory approach.   Learning numbers is also included and is just as fun with exciting pictures and graphics that children are drawn to.  2/5/2008

Sphereplay™: Playing in the Multisphere by TRYOUT TOYS ENTERTAINMENT, LLC

The interactive and comprehensive double disc guide will teach viewers over 100 moves and concepts with two to five spheres. Viewers will learn how to spin and roll multiple spheres in their hands, which will improve their finger dexterity and fluidity and harmonize the left and right sides of their body. The total running time is almost four hours. ( Watch Video) 1/31/2008

The Ugly Duckling & Me: Love is in the Air by ALLUMINATION FILMWORKS

This is the third installment in the “The Ugly Duckling & Me” anthology. The DVD includes three hilarious and fun filled episodes: "Married with Peep," "Big Red Rooster" and "The Ring and I." The running time is approximately 75 minutes. Launch date: February 5, 2008. 1/31/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FARMkids: Hair, Wool, Feathers and Fur by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

This collection of six episodes from the debut season of “FARMkids” features a diverse group of animated characters who lived the pampered city life as animals in a petting zoo but got relocated to a rustic ranch out in the country. “Bean and Gone,” “Splat is Back” and “The Legend of One Eyed Jack” are among the episodes. Launch date: March 18, 2008. 1/30/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FARMkids: Chaos in the Country by PORCHLIGHT HOME ENTERTAINMENT

This collection of seven episodes from the debut season of “FARMkids” features a diverse group of animated characters who lived the pampered city life as animals in a petting zoo but got relocated to a rustic ranch out in the country. The DVD episodes include “Law & Disorder” and “Moo Loo’s Big Day.” Launch date: March 18, 2008. 1/30/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bob the Builder: Building Bobland Bay by 20th CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT

This 54-minute DVD includes six "Bob the Builder" all-new adventures and introducers viewers to new members of the Can-Do Crew, Dodger and Tumbler. Launch date: March 2008. 1/30/2008 (Price: $14.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Maggie and the Ferocious Beast™: Rain Showers & Spring Flowers by SHOUT! FACTORY

Based on the popular children’s books created by Michael and Betty Paraskevas, Maggie and the Ferocious Beast highlights the relationship between our 5-year-old heroine Maggie and her best friends. Maggie loves her favorite stuffed toys, Beast and Hamilton, so much that she has created a whole world – Nowhere Land – for them to explore. In both English and Spanish, the episodes on this DVD feature 5-year-old Maggie and her polka-dotted friend. It includes “Rainy Day,” “Chasing a Rainbow” and other stories along with a DVD cover that children can color. Launch date: February 5, 2008. 1/30/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Maggie and the Ferocious Beast™: Recipes for Trouble by SHOUT! FACTORY

Based on the popular children’s books created by Michael and Betty Paraskevas, “Maggie and the Ferocious Beast” highlights the relationship between the 5-year-old heroine Maggie and her best friends. Maggie loves her favorite stuffed toys, Beast and Hamilton, so much that she has created a whole world — Nowhere Land — for them to explore. This DVD includes “The Jelly Bean Express,” “Hamilton and the Bee” and other episodes, plus a bonus — a DVD cover that kids can color. “This award-winning new DVD line is currently enjoying a successful launch with Kidtoons theater program in 150 locations with great product review coverage in national parenting publications,” Tom Chen, senior director of media relations for Shout! Factory, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 5, 2008. 1/30/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Price Is Right DVD 2nd Edition by ENDLESS GAMES

This second edition of the popular television game show features new and improved versions of Contestant's Row, The Showcase Showdown and Plinko. Launch date: July 15, 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Saving a Species: Gorillas on the Brink by GENIUS PRODUCTS INC.

Part of Animal Planet’s Emmy® Award-winning series “Saving a Species,” this documentary about the plight of endangered gorillas in Rwandan rainforests features Natalie Portman and Jack Hanna. Shot after the mysterious killings of four gorillas in Virunga National Park, it shows gorillas in their natural habitat and tells how conservationists and the Rwandan government are working to protect them. The DVD also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Launch date: February 19, 2008. 1/24/2008 (Price: $19.95)

Archie's Funhouse: The Complete Series by GENIUS PRODUCTS INC.

This three-disc DVD set stars Archie, Veronica, Betty, Jughead and Reggie singing, dancing and performing skits in 16 “Archie’s Funhouse” episodes that mix live-action features with animation. Bonus features include music videos, episodes from “The Archie Comedy Hour” and an Archie television special. Launch date: March 4, 2008. 1/17/2008 (Price: $29.95)