TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Candy & Food Product Category

Radz Skate Toy Candy Dispensers by RADZ BRANDS LLC

The Radz co-branded licensed Skate collection is made up of the top skate brands: Santa Cruz, Real, World Industries, Foundation, Spirtfire and many more! The Radz Series One (Grinder Series) collection includes six characters: Spitfire, Turtle Face, Roskopp, Flame Boy, World-At Night, and Monster Face. Each Skate character comes with a candy refill pack and a mini poster featuring iconic skateboard graphics. Radz candy is gluten-free, peanut-free, and kosher certified so it’s safe for everyone to enjoy. To operate, pull the character’s hair or hat back and the tongue pops out with candy! All Radz hair and hats are interchangeable so as fans collect more Radz, they can mix and match to create their own unique characters.
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Top Toy Award 6/19/2015 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pucker Powder by CREATIVE CONCEPTS LLC

Pucker Powder is celebrating 15 years of Interactive candy fun. Choose one of several size tubes and fill it with a your favorite powdered candy flavors and colors.  11/10/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make Gummy Treats™ by ALEX BRANDS

Gummy treats you can mix up at home in no time! Just add water to the mix in the mold and make over 30 yummy, gummy treats and lollies in star, bear, cupcake and other sweet shapes. Includes 3 flavors of gummy powder, 7 molds, pipette, 4 lollipop sticks, spoon, and easy to follow instructions. Yummy gummy fun! The perfect party treat or anytime playtime fun. 2/8/2013 (Price: $13.20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Halloween Screamer by CANDYRIFIC

Building on the popularity of CandyRific’s past Halloween Screamers, 2013 brings a new design, featuring a skeleton and mummy. When you shake them, their eyes light up and they scream four different shrieks. They also include .53 ounces of microbites candy. Launch date: August 2013. 1/18/2013 (Price: $3.99)

Halloween Keychain Flashlight by CANDYRIFIC

Choose from a mummy or pumpkin to guide you on Halloween night. Each keychain flashlight includes a clip and .53 ounces of microbites candy. Launch date: August 2013. 1/18/2013 (Price: $2.99)

Mickey & Friends Flashlight by CANDYRIFIC

Disney characters, including Mickey Mouse, will help you see in the dark on Halloween, plus each flashlight includes .53 ounces of microbites candy. Launch date: August 2013. 1/18/2013 (Price: $3.99)

Monsters University Flashlight by CANDYRIFIC

Let Mike and Sulley light the way trick-or-treating with a Monsters University flashlight on a keychain. Each comes complete with .53 ounces of microbites candy. Launch date: May 2013. 1/18/2013 (Price: $3.99)

Radz Candy Dispensers- Everyday Series 1 Collection by RADZ BRANDS LLC

Radz cute and collectible novelty toy candy dispensers each come with a pack of tasty Radz candy and a unique access code to unlock exclusive games, videos, and other fun content on RadzWorld.com. The Everyday Series 1 Collection features five cool characters with interchangeable parts for mix and match fun. Radz candy refill packs and Radz accessory plus candy packs are also available. Launch date: June 2012. 11/16/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Mystery in Chocolate Town by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

Hershey is a real town dedicated to family fun… there's a Hershey Inn, rides, gardens, and much more, especially Hershey sampling. But when a mystery is also in town, the family goes into action to save the day - well, hopefully. Launch date: 2007. 10/19/2012 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bellybar Prenatal +DHA Chocolate Vitamins by NUTRABELLA

Congratulations on your growing family. At belly bar, we are committed to providing moms-to-be and new moms with the highest quality prenatal nutrition in forms that are easy to take and tasty. Whether moms are trying, pregnant or nursing, building the right nutritional foundation is essential for them and their baby. Belly bar prenatal chocolate vitamins are delicious, fortified bites of real chocolate and chewy soft nougat that make getting their complete prenatal vitamins a moment of pleasure. Each box contains two bottles one with chocolate prenatal vitamins and one with DHA chocolates. Enjoy 1 ball from each bottle daily. Carrying a baby to full-term is so important, and studies show that eating chocolate daily may help. Launch date: 2012. 10/19/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CRICK-ETTES® by HOTLIX

Box of 24 ct available in salt & vinegar, bacon cheddar and sour cream & onion flavors.   CRICK-ETTES® are genuine crickets baked and lightly coated with seasoning. (Think chips, popcorn or pork rinds.) CRICK-ETTES® appeal to a large demographic—children to grandmothers—and make a great gag gift.  HOTLIX® insects have been featured on the History channel, Discovery, National Geographic & in many newspapers and magazines.  HOTLIX® can be found in candy stores, airports, theme parks, nature centers, museums (Smithsonian, American Museum of Natural History, Universal Studios, Ripley’s Believe It or Not), etc. Launch date: 2005. 10/16/2012 (Price: $1.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Larvets® by HOTLIX

Box of 24 ct available in BBQ, Mexican Spice, Cheddar Cheese or Assorted flavors. Larvets® are genuine larva baked & lightly coated with seasoning. (Think chips, popcorn or pork rinds.) Larvets® appeal to a large demographic — children to grandmothers — & make a great gag gift. HOTLIX® insects have been featured on the History channel, Discovery, National Geographic & many newspapers & magazines. HOTLIX® can be found in candy stores, airports, theme parks, nature centers, museums (Smithsonian, American Museum of Natural History, Universal Studios, Ripley’s Believe It or Not), etc. Launch date: 1994. 10/16/2012 (Price: $1.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Gum Machine by SCHYLLING

This classic gumball machine bank includes over 50 "Dubble Bubble" gumballs. It measures 8-1/2" tall. It has a red base. Put a coin in, turn the handle, and out pops a gumball. Made of sturdy plastic. For ages 3 and up.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Bubble Gum machines are one of their best selling candy/food items. 9/19/2012 (Price: $13.99)

Zotz Fizz Power Candy by ANDRE PROST INC

Zotz is a candy with a fizzy, sour center. It looks and tastes like a regular hard candy, but when the center is bitten into there is a sour fizzing taste because of the powder reacting with saliva.
— Priscilla Moore, owner of Mr. Fub’s Party/Toys and More in Yellow Springs, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Zotz was one of their top-2 bestselling items. 9/19/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gemini Candy Kaleidoscope Kit by TOYSMITH

These fun and tasty kits include a 9 inch long kaleidoscope in a primary color. The refillable image chamber on the end can be filled with the included variety of candy pieces to create custom kaleidoscope images. Assortment includes a combination of candy-stripe and solid color tubes. Made in the USA, handcrafted by Gemini Kaleidoscopes.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Candy Kaleidoscopes are one of their best selling candy/food items. 9/19/2012 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Whistle Candy by WEBB CANDY

— Priscilla Moore, owner of Mr. Fub’s Party/Toys and More in Yellow Springs, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Whistle Candy was one of their top-2 bestselling candy items. 9/19/2012 (Price: $1.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moo Mixers by HOG WILD

The 16-ounce Moo Mixer Supreme features an easy to use trigger button, fun to hold handle and large detachable clear tumbler. Battery operated (two AA batteries, not included), dishwasher safe clear tumbler and the totally cool mixing action that makes a whirling vortex of power to thoroughly dissolve chocolate powder mixes or syrups.
— As of 9/19/2012 this product had 3.5 out of 5 stars from 42 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Easy for kids to use; easy to clean; mixer "blade" is rounded and not sharp, so it's safe for kids. Cons: Some users reported leaking; some users reported that the motor was weak and broke after a couple of uses.
— Greg Larson, owner of Larson's Toys and Games in Columbus, Ohio, told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that this is one of their best selling candy/food items. 9/19/2012 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Handstand Kids Baking Around the World Cookbook by HANDSTAND KIDS

Packaged with a whisk and silicone baking cups, the Handstand Kids Baking Around the World Cookbook kit introduces children to the world of baking in a colorful, hardbound and illustrated book with new recipes from Arleen Scavone, two-time winner of Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, and founder of the famous bakery, Sweet Arleen’s. This cookbook features PB&J Cupcakes, South African Pumpkin Bread Pudding, and Carrot Walnut Cupcakes, among others. Launch date: January 2008.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval 9/17/2012 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Merry Mega Buttons by STICHLER PRODUCTS, INC.

Super big, each button is larger than 1/2". 72 buttons per sheet (144 per pack). Kosher and peanut free. Comes in holiday flavors like Candy Cane, Merry Berry, Sugar Cookie, and Hot Chocolate. 30 units per carton. 7/24/2012 (Price: $2.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Talker by CANDYRIFIC

The Star Wars Talker is an interactive hand held toy with real character voice recordings. The Talkers also contain candy in the handle. This item is the only platform in the industry that uses voice recording in lifelike sculpted character. The characters, Darth and Yoda, each say four different messages. Launch date: October 2012. 7/5/2012 (Price: $5.00)

Let's Stick Together Sticker Book and Stickers by ISCREAM

Sticker Book – Kids can collect and share all their stickers in this fun, full color 12-page sticker book. Stickers are removable so they can experience the fun over and over again. Stickers are sold separately. MSRP - $6, Age 4 and up. Stickers – These sweet stickers are full color and great to save and trade with friends. One sticker per pack.  MSRP - $1.50, Age 4 and up. Launch date: January 2012. 3/5/2012 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Die-Cut Bookmarks by ISCREAM

Reading a book couldn't be sweeter with these fun bookmarks. Full color prints on 20 mil plastic. Bookmark clips on top of the book page. Made in the USA. Launch date: January 2012. 2/3/2012 (Price: $1.3) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush Blanket with Matching Shams by ISCREAM

Spread sweetness to any room with these super soft plush blanket and shams. These candy themed blankets and shams are 100% poly plush and are machine washable. Blanket measures 60" x 60". Sham fits a standard pillow size 26" x 20 and has an envelope closure. Launch date: January 2012. 2/3/2012 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Twinkle Pops® 2-Tone Star (60 Pieces) by LEO ARRETIN INC

Twinkle Pops 2 Tone Star lollipops have a solid center color enclosed in a clear border. 7 assorted colors, 7 delicious flavors. 60 pieces per bag. Twinkle Pops is a unique clear lollipop on a 12" stick , individually wrapped with a hang tag. Kosher Certified candy. Ideal candies for wedding favors, party candy, basket stuffer or just to enjoy.
— Elmer Carranza, assistant manager at Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey about candy and food that they sell about 100 Twinkle Pops each month. "They're really small, and attract little kids," he said.
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, Karin Evick, owner of Kid's Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly that Tinkle Pops were one of their bestselling candy items. 9/22/2011 (Price: $22.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scorpion Suckers 36 ct by HOTLIX

Box of 36 assorted Scorpion Suckers. Blueberry, banana, apple, & strawberry flavors. Hard candy with a real scorpion inside.
— In an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy, John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C. told TDmonthly that they sell a dozen of these insect lollipops each month, "sometimes to kids, sometimes to adults as a gag gift."
— John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Scorpion Suckers were one of his best selling candies. 9/22/2011 (Price: $81.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]