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

Tatiri Water Jugs by COLORI USA/TATIRI

Colorful water jugs with playful designs. 11/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Stamper by GOURMET IMPRESSIONS INC.

The Stamper, designed to create word or symbol impressions in everything from bananas to pancakes to pizza dough, comes with four word message pads (HAPPY, B-DAY, YUMMY and TASTY) and two image message pads (SMILEY and HEART). 11/11/2008 (Price: $1.99)

Penguin Snow Globe, Chocolate-Covered Rice Krispy Treat by FORBIDDEN SWEETS

Perfect as a stocking stuffer or gift topper, this snowglobe-shaped treat features a cute little penguin in a blizzard. 10/30/2008 (Price: $4.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Glee Variety Pack by VERVE INC.

Each Mini Glee Variety Pack contains a convenient assortment of 21 Mini Glee Gum packets in kid-friendly flavors: Tangerine, Triple Berry and Bubblegum. The enclosed four-piece Mini Glee Gum packets are all natural, gluten-free, and made with sustainably harvested rainforest chicle. The new mini size makes them a great “green” option for parties, pinatas, Halloween and the holidays. Launch date: August 15, 2008. 10/29/2008 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sour Candy Factory by SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER

This kit comes with all the supplies children need to make hard candy, liquid candy, powder candy, lollipops and much more.
— “A variety of kits for a variety of ages make this brand a top seller,” said Joe Berardoni, Sr., owner of Pun’s Toy Store in Bryn Mawr, Pa., in the fall of 2008. “They have exciting projects for 4-year-olds to do with Mom and Dad and kits for older children to explore on their own.” 10/27/2008

Giant Pez Star Wars Darth Vader Gold Edition by BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC

Over 12" tall. Includes 6 packs of PEZ and plays the Star Wars theme. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Blast Disney Fairies by BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC

Sugar-Free gum tape in 3 different flavors. Available in 6 different collectible versions. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Love Bites Message Pops by BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC

Lick to reveal the hidden message. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boing! Jack-In-The-Box Snoopy Gumball Machine by BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC

Snoopy Gumball Dispensing Jack-In-The-Box. Plays music and dispenses edible gumballs. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1/4 Peck Baskets Spinning Counter Rack w/Chocolate Truffles by CANDY CONCEPTS INC.

These baskets come in a set of 8 baskets, with 8 55ct. Chocolate Truffle flavors. Baskets are made of Sweetgum Tree wood making for both a sturdy and stylish display. For use as a gift shop rack, craft item display rack, or candy display rack. 10/20/2008 (Price: $217.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flattened Globe Clear Plastic Display Container by CANDY CONCEPTS INC.

These plastic containers are useful for a variety of organization and display needs. Good to display on counter tops and shelves. Available in different sizes and sold in cases of 12 or more. Lids are included. 10/20/2008 (Price: $2.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Christmas Santa Claus Boot Clear Plastic Candy Container by CANDY CONCEPTS INC.

This holiday-themed container takes the shape of Santa Claus' signature boot. Sold in cases of 18.  Lids are included. 10/20/2008 (Price: $3.40) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glee Gum by VERVE INC.

Glee Gum is all natural chewing gum made with sustainably harvested rainforest chicle. It comes in EIGHT great flavors: cinnamon, peppermint, tangerine, bubblegum, spearmint, triple berry, sugar-free lemon-lime and sugar-free refresh-mint. Glee Gum is the #1 healthy alternative to synthetic chewing gum and bubble gum. 10/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit by VERVE INC.

Make your own chewing gum with chicle, the sap of the Sapodilla tree that grows in the rainforests of Central America. Everything you need is included in this kit and it's easy! You can make your own gum on the stove or with a microwave. Great for class room activities, scout troops, birthday parties, home school, or after school groups. Adult supervision is recommended. Makes a great gift for kids! 10/8/2008 (Price: $13) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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