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

My Plate-Mate by HATCH

My Plate-Mate is a first-of-its-kind children’s learning tool for eating. My Plate-Mate is a convenient spill-guard that attaches to the rim of any 8” to 9-1/2” round plate. It promotes independence and minimizes frustration for youngsters mastering self feeding. As a spill-guard, it also reduces messy clean up for parents. "My Plate-Mate is the only product available that offers toddlers the ability to eat confidently and independently while minimizing the mess that comes with meals at home or at a restaurant," said Paige Akabane, co-founder of Hatch. This product won a 2008 Outstanding Product, i-Parenting Media award and a 2008 Seal of Approval, The New Parents Guide. Launch date: 04/29/2008 ( Watch Video) 8/21/2008 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Gum Kit by COPERNICUS TOYS

Make over a 1/2 pound of your own bubble gum with this kit. Easy to follow directions will have you blowing bubbles in no time. A fun and tasty way to explore the science of food. 7/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Root Beer Kit by COPERNICUS TOYS

This Rootbeer Kit revives the traditional American activity of brewing old-fashioned root beer at home. Easy, fun, and educational, one can explore the science of CO2 produced as a by-product of yeast metabolism. This kit makes naturally-carbonated creamy root beer. 7/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

M&M's Old-Fashioned Candy Dispenser by MARS INC.

Available in yellow, green, red and blue, this M&M's dispenser features heavy die-cast construction and glass globe, and measures 10.5" high. "We carry 21 different colors of M&M's," Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly in spring 2008. His store sells "hundreds of pounds a month" to schools and individual consumers who purchase the M&M's for parties. 6/30/2008 (Price: $35.00)

Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispy Treats - Jedi Master by FORBIDDEN SWEETS

These handcrafted, 4- to 5-oz., chocolate-covered Rice Krispy treats are hand dipped and decorated with distinctive designs. They come individually wrapped in clear bags. Other designs include Rocket, Ice Cream Cone, Fish Bowl, Dice and Cowboy Boot. The treats make "great present toppers ... [and] party favors," Owner Candace Williams of The Toy Maven in Dallas, Texas, told TDmonthly. In spring 2008 she said that her store sells about 30 to 40 of these treats per week. 6/30/2008 (Price: $4.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Best of the West Chocolate and Caramel Pack by CERRETA CANDY COMPANY

This set features gold-foil gift boxes in the following assortment: a 7.25 ox. box of French Mint Truffles, an 8 oz. box of Camelbacks Pecan Caramel Clusters and an 8 oz. box of Arizona Western Shapes Chocolates. "They make a really good French chocolate mint," said retailer Fran Anaya of Flagstaff, Arizona's Golden Aspen Toys, which sells various chocolates and caramels offered by this company. 6/30/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chocolate Covered Chips by BEDRÉ FINE CHOCOLATE

Bedré offers potato chips covered in milk, dark and white chocolate. "We probably sell six pieces a week [of the company's] potato chips or popcorn covered in chocolate," Owner Mary Ellen Cerney of Dear Friends & Children in Duncan, Okla., told TDmonthly in spring 2008. 6/30/2008

Assorted Taffy by TAFFY TOWN INC.

Each assorted package of taffy contains some or all of the following flavors: Chocolate, Cherry, Red Licorice, Watermelon, Neopolitan, Apple, Caramel Swirl, Fresh Apricot, Root Beer Float, Cinnamon, Licorice Swirl, Caramel Corn, Raspberry, Banana, Peppermint, Vanilla, Grape and Orange Creme. "[We] maybe sell 5 lbs. of the taffy and maybe 10 to 15 lbs. of the [company's] chocolate per month," Fran Anaya, owner of Golden Aspen Toys in Flagstaff, Ariz., told TDmonthly in spring 2008. 6/30/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cats and Dogs PEZ Keychain Dispensers by PEZ

These cuddly characters, available in at least five designs, hold PEZ candy for on-the-go snacking. Launch date: March 2008. 6/27/2008

Jelly Belly Cold Stone Creamery Gift Set by JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY

The gift set features two ceramic cone-shaped dishes in the waffle style, along with a 5-oz. package of the Ice Cream Parlor Mix. Fans can use the ceramic cones as whimsical candy dishes, or serve homemade sundaes topped with the new Jelly Belly beans. The new Jelly Belly flavors in the Cold Stone Creamery licensed line are Mint Mint Chocolate Chocolate Chip®, Chocolate Devotion™, Our Strawberry Blonde™, Apple Pie A La Cold Stone® and the popular Birthday Cake Remix™. Launch date: August 2008. 6/16/2008

Wonka Bar by NESTLE WONKA DIVISION

This candy bar features Wonka milk chocolate and graham crackers.
— It is a best seller at the Lollipop Shop in Jonesborough, Tenn., and Kiawah Island, S.C., Co-owner Jeff Gurley told TDmonthly in spring 2008. 6/4/2008

Seattle Mariners Tin by NEW WORLD MANAGEMENT INC.

The collectible tin features the Seattle Mariners logo and comes with tasty mints. “Quite simply, there is no competitor!” Daniel Kasberg of New World Management Inc., told TDmonthly. “We are the only ones with an official MLB license.” Launch date: April 1, 2008. 6/4/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Major League Baseball (MLB) Tin by NEW WORLD MANAGEMENT INC.

The collectible tin features the MLB logo and comes with tasty mints. “The great taste of the mints will make every kid love the product,” Daniel Kasberg of New World Management Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 6/4/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Reindeer Lip Lollipops with Light Up Nose by FORD GUM & MACHINE CO.

Plastic reindeer lips and a battery-operated, lighted nose are attached to a cherry-flavored lollipop. “Compared to competition, the Carousel Reindeer Lollipop is entirely unique,” Ford Gum & Machine Company Director of Marketing David Plotnick told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $1.15) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Musical Christmas Ornament with Candy by FORD GUM & MACHINE CO.

he 2-3/4” Christmas ornament is filled with holiday treats and plays assorted Christmas carols at the push of a button. “Compared to competition, the Carousel Musical Christmas Ornament is the best value item like it,” Ford Gum & Machine Company Director of Marketing David Plotnick told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $1.15) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nintendo Wii KLIK-On by AU´SOME CANDIES

The toy dispenses Au'some candy rolls and Smarties bubble gum. “It has the cool factor as well as a refillable item for future use,” Au’some Candies Vice President of Operations Rose Downey told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $1.99)

Uck! Yuck! Worms In Muck Dirt Pudding Kit by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

The kit comes with everything kids need to make “dirt pudding.” The kit includes chocolate pudding mix, cookie crumb "dirt," two flowerpots, gummy worms and a rhyming recipe. Launch date: March 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bacon Beans by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 6-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 1” bacon-shaped tin contains 60 bacon-flavored jellybeans. These jellybeans are not quite as tasty as real bacon, but better for the arteries. Twelve shrink-wrapped tins come in each illustrated display box. 5/13/2008 (Price: $5.95)

Hobo Beans by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 3” tin can contains 100 maple-flavored jellybeans and features a happy hobo on the label. 5/13/2008 (Price: $6.00)

Fairy Mints by ACCOUTREMENTS

The 3” x 2-1/4” x 1/2” tin contains 150 rose petal-flavored candies. Each illustrated display box comes with 36 shrink-wrapped tins. 5/13/2008 (Price: $2.50)

Li'l Smoochers Cinnamon Candy by ACCOUTREMENTS

The 3” x 1-3/8” x 1/2” tin contains 32 cinnamon-flavored, lip-shaped candies. Each illustrated display box comes with 36 shrink-wrapped tins. 5/13/2008 (Price: $2.50)

Team Tins Mints - Angels by NEW WORLD MANAGEMENT INC.

Each heavy-gauge metal Team Tin contains 2.1 oz. of mint candy from Kalfany Suesse Werbung GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. The collection features high-quality logos of official Major League Baseball teams. Team Tins are available in the following options: 10-piece shelf box, 24-piece gravity-fed display, 75-piece single team set-up display, and 75-piece co-packed dual-team display. Launch date: 2008. 3/17/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Team Tins Mints - Dodgers by NEW WORLD MANAGEMENT INC.

Each heavy-gauge metal Team Tin contains 2.1 oz. of mint candy from Kalfany Suesse Werbung GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. The collection features high-quality logos of official Major League Baseball teams. Team Tins are available in the following options: 10-piece shelf box, 24-piece gravity-fed display, 75-piece single team set-up display, and 75-piece co-packed dual-team display. Launch date: 2008. 3/17/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Cuddle Cubs: Koala Bear by PEZ

The koala plush key chain holds a heart-shaped pillow that reads “Love.” The dispenser comes on a card with a roll of Pez candy. Three other cuddly creatures are available in the plush key chain-dispenser line. Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Valentine's Day Heart: Pink Crystal by PEZ

The clear pink dispenser features the phrase “I [heart] U.” Other varieties are available in the Valentine’s Day line, including a purple dispenser that reads “Princess,” a pink dispenser that reads “Sugar Sugar” and a red dispenser that reads “Dream.” Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $1.59)