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

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 PopsŪ 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][?]

Blow Pops by TOOTSIE ROLL INDUSTRIES INC

It's two lollipop treats in one with Charms Blow Pop, a chewy, bubble gum center surrounded by a delicious, fruit-flavored, hard candy shell. Available in a variety of great-tasting flavors that include traditional fruit varieties and more contemporary favorites--Way 2 Sour, Kiwi Berry Blast, Black Ice, What-a-Melon, and the brand’s most popular, Blue Razz--the pops are the world’s most popular gum-filled lollipop. Sold individually or in bags. Single pops available in .65-ounce or 1.35-ounce (Super Blow Pop) sizes.
— Marc Holcomb, owner of Toys & Co. in Greensboro, N.C., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy that, "Blowpops are probably the best sellers, because they're only a quarter," but also said, "We don't make a lot. We just have to have candy here.”
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, four out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that lollipops were their bestselling candy items. 9/22/2011 (Price: $0.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peach Rings - 10lbs bulk by JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY

10 lb case of Peach Ringsfrom Jelly Belly. Fruity, gummy peach candy bursting with peach flavor. The vibrant, true-to-life peach taste is given a little extra kick with a light sugar sanding. 10 lb bulk case is delivered in a food grade cardboard box. All Confections by Jelly Belly are certified OU Kosher by the Orthodox Union.
— Andrea Scartozzi from Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy that they sell six to a dozen packages of peach rings or apple rings each month. 9/22/2011 (Price: $81.00)

Shock Your Buds Test Tube Candy by SQUIRE BOONE VILLAGE

This sour, powdered candy in test tubes comes in a variety of themes, making it ideal for shops attached to museums, aquariums, zoos, and other themed recreation venues. Candy is packed in unbreakable, reusable genuine test tubes.
— In an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly that "the various test tube candies from Squire Boone" sell well, though they don't usually sell food. 9/22/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pop Rocks - Strawberry by POP ROCKS INC.

Pop Rocks are a powder candy that pop and fizz in your mouth. Developed by scientist William A. Mitchell in 1956, the popping candies feature tiny air pockets of carbonation As the candy melts in your mouth, the CO2 is released for a crackling feel in your mouth and popping noises you can hear. Strawberry flavor is sweet and tangy. Display box contains 36 packets.
— In an October 2011 survey about bestselling food and candy, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly, "we don't typically sell food because it goes stale — but Pop Rocks do well." 9/22/2011 (Price: $0.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CandyRific Candy Novelties featuring M&M'S and Star Wars by CANDYRIFIC

CandyRific introduces new candy novelties that combine the iconic M&M'S Characters, delicious M&M'S Chocolate Candies and world-famous Star Wars movie characters. New items include M&M’ Brand Star Wars Fans, M&M’S Brand Star Wars Coin Banks, M&M’S Brand Star Wars 9”& 12” Dispensers and an M&M’S Brand Star Wars Lightsaber. Launch date: February 2011. 3/4/2011 (Price: $3.99)

Hissee Fit Gummy Snake by NASSAU CANDY

This multi-color gummy snake is 2.5 feet, chewy and sweet. There are 3 flavors available: Apple Attack, Blue Raspberry Bite and Cherry Chase. ( Watch Video) 2/24/2011 (Price: $3.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ice Cream Mugz by GEOSPACE INTERNATIONAL

These miniature ice cream makers take three minutes to turn ingredients (sugar, milk cream, water, and anything else like to add like nuts, raisins, or candy) into an iced confection. There's no motor or batteries...the only energy required is a little vigorous shaking. Simply place ice cubes and salt into the lower part of the cup, and fill the top with sweetened juice, milk or cream. Fasten the lid and shake. The salt quickly melts the ice, which makes the aluminum plate super-cold, turning the liquid into ice cream, ice milk, or sorbet. Available in assorted animal characters (polar bear, cat, seal, dog, penguin) ( Watch Video) 2/22/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jelly Belly Jelly Bean Chocolate Dips by JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY

Introducing five flavors of Jelly Belly® beans drenched in rich, dark chocolate:   Very Cherry, Raspberry, Strawberry, Coconut, and Orange.  Jelly Belly Chocolate Dips are shipping in single flavor 10-lb. bulk cases, 2.8-oz bags, 12 to a display caddy. Jelly Belly Jelly Bean Chocolate Dips are gluten-free, gelatin-free and certified OU Dairy Kosher. 11/2/2010

Lunch Punch by WESTRIDGE

Lunch Punch transforms everyday sandwiches into dogs, puzzles, elephants, airplanes and more. The extra-thick plastic punches are BPA free and ideal for everyday lunches, special occasions and parties.
— As a mom of kids who hate crust, Jabbering Jessi loved that “With the help of Lunch Punch it is a snap to take off the dreaded crust.” Her daughter enjoyed the butterfly punch while her sons preferred the puzzle variety.
— After trying Lunch Punch, Crystal of Kid Buy Products bragged “about how much work she put into making sure her children had sandwiches cut into little dolphins for lunch while secretly knowing that it only took me about 10 extra seconds to make them thanks to the crazy-cool little sandwich cutters.” Crystal praised the cutters for their large size (minimizing wasted bread) and durability 10/7/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rock Crystal Candy by SQUIRE BOONE VILLAGE

Available in a wide variety of flavors and vivid colors, Rock Crystal Candy is made of sugar crystalized onto a wooden stick. The crunchy candy sparkles like real rock crystal formations.
— John Blair, owner of Science Safari in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that Rock Candy was one of his bestselling edible treats.

Where to buy:
SOUTH  9/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sour Gecko by TOYSMITH

Individually packaged, these gecko-shaped lizards are made of brightly swirled gummy candy in pastel colors and covered with a sour coating. 9/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Halloween Cookie Cutter Set by CURIOUS CHEF INC.

These cookie cutters are designed for kids and feature Halloween-themed shapes including a cat, leaf, pumpkin and ghost. They offer a soft grip and are oversized for easy use. Curious Chef cookie cutters are made from BPA-free food safe plastic and are dishwasher safe. 9/9/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blue Pucker Powder by CREATIVE CONCEPTS LLC

This bright blue candy powder has a sour fruit punch flavor. The bottle measures 5" x 3.75" x 2." ( Watch Video) 8/25/2010 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends Pez Candy Dispensers by PEZ

Candy dispensers shaped like your favorite train are ready for loading up with sweet treats.
— Thomas & Friends Pez candy dispensers were top sellers at Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego as of July 2010, according to Cynthia Wyatt, president. “Yummy and collectible,” she said. “The perfect treat for any Thomas fan.” 7/28/2010 (Price: $1.99)

Kitchen Helper by GUIDECRAFT INC.

Lightweight and easy to move, fold and store, the Kitchen Helper safely and securely elevates children to countertop height. It easily adjusts to three platform heights and is available in two designs, Natural and Dollhouse. Natural features fun cutouts, wipe-off marker board and chalkboard. Dollhouse is a play item in addition to its functionality as a kitchen aid. The item ships fully assembled and safely supports up to 125 lbs. 7/26/2010 (Price: $160.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Reel Roaster by HOG WILD

The Reel Roaster is designed to prepare roasted marshmallows, hot dog, S'mores and more. Kids can simply place a marshmallow or two or even a hot dog on the telescopic skewer, then crank the handle on the fishing reel to rotate the skewer and ensure that the snack is cooked to perfection.

Features:

• 27" Telescopic stainless steel skewer- you control length from the fire
• Detachable skewer
• Clean up is fast and easy
• Great for camping, cookouts and barbecues
• Handle has one way snap for final reeling position

 5/28/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chef Kids ChocoPot by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

Top Chef, Food Network, and “Julie & Julia” have made cooking popular once again, and BANDAI’s Chef Kids capitalizes on this current popularity. While most cooking programs are aimed at adults, the Chef Kids line includes instructional DVDs created for kids with interest in the kitchen. The ChocoPot lets kid chefs make chocolate treats using a battery powered pot and three molds. Everything is included—just add chocolate! ( Watch Video) 2/16/2010 (Price: $24.99)