TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Costumes & Accessories Product Category

Purple Wing and Wand set by TUTU COUTURE INC.

A mix of purple and lavender make this adorable set of wings, wand and crown a perfect addition to any dress up collection. Oversized for the most dramatic entrance! Will fit children 1 year to 10 years. Now at a fabulous price! 4/23/2009 (Price: $18) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Coral Poofy Princess Tutu with Daisies by TUTU COUTURE INC.

Coral poofy princess tutu with daisies. Perfect for weddings, dance, special photography, birthdays, dress up and everyday wear. As seen in Gala Weddings magazine. 4/23/2009 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pixie Princess by TUTU COUTURE INC.

This fairy costume is full of fun and whimsy. Includes pixie cut multi-colored tutu in shades of lavender, pale pink, and mint green. This exquisite tutu is handcrafted from over seventy yards of premium tulle and features rhinestones. In addition to tutu, costume also features fanciful crown, wand, and wings. Perfect for birthdays, dress up, Halloween, Christmas, portraits and special gifts. A great designer piece that will serve as an everlasting heirloom! Leotard not included. 4/23/2009 (Price: $90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rose Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Rose Fairy Dress is a beautifully designed gown suitable for all little princesses and fairies.  The skirt has many layers and it’s made of bridal satin, tulle, tricot, and shimmery organza with the top layer gathered in a princess style and garnished with four handcrafted red roses.  The stretchy bodice is embellished with five beautiful roses.  Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Woodland Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Woodland Fairy Dress is a beautifully designed gown with layers of satin lining, tulle, and topping the skirt are shimmery rainbow organza petals.  The corset-style stretchy bodice is embellished with golden metallic ribbons and two rainbow organza bows on each shoulder.  The shimmery sleeves are designed from rainbow organza and shaped like petals. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Reversible Princess Fairy Cape by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Reversible Princess Fairy Cape is made of light pink bridal satin on one side and decorated with a silver princess crown, which is adorned with pink gems.  The reversed side is made of a pink glittery spangle and decorated with pink panne set of wings which are adorned with a pink satin ribbon. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Queen Gown by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

The Queen Gown showcases a beautiful skirt, which is made of many layers.  It has a layer of rose bridal satin underskirt, a layer of lavender tulle to give it full volume, and a layer of magenta organza to give it a flowing effect.  The stretchy ruched top is made of magenta satin, and it’s finished with a silver crown which is decorated with silver heart gems. "Our designs are made from the finest available fabrics and sewn to perfection," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Queen Cape by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

The Queen Cape is made of magenta steamed velour and it’s trimmed with black and white ermine to give it a royal effect.  The cape has a hood and it’s  tied with a white satin bow.  "Our dress-up quality is beyond compare and it's designed to last for generations," Veesha Knight, sales and marketing manager for Creative Education of Canada,  told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 4/15/2009 (Price: $26.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bumble Bee by A WISH COME TRUE

This Bumble Bee costume includes a lycra leotard and organza tutu. Wings and headpiece are included. The costume is available in sizes XSC, SC and MC. Launch date: May 31, 2009. 3/23/2009 (Price: $54.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

So Sweet Dress by A WISH COME TRUE

The So Sweet dress features a stretch velvet bodice and glitter mesh over a satin inset, plus tulle over the organza skirt. It is available in sizes XSC, SC, MC and LC. "Our award-winning products have been proudly manufactured in the USA for over 15 years and use the finest fabrics and trims to create truly sophisticated dress up apparel," Renee Stojek, marketing director for A Wish Come True, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 3/23/2009 (Price: $68.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jane Jenni Personality BUTTONS by JANE JENNI INC.

Jane Jenni's custom-fit personality buttons come assorted in a container of 300 buttons. There are more than 112 designs that describe various personalities. Are you a "queen bee" or a "big cheese"? There's a button to fit nearly everyone, and the colorful and fun buttons can appeal to all ages. The combination of the word and picture to illustrate the phrase is designed to stimulate conversation between generations. "The word and picture illustrations engage the customer, and capture their imagination. The collection of various personalities offers the customer a fun item to give to their assortment of friends and relatives," Designer Jane Jenni told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2004.
— Buttons and pins, including ones from Jane Jenni, were best sellers at Twirl Toystore & Playspace in Taos, N.M., in early 2009, according to Owner Molly McMullin. “We’ve had great success finding both companies and individuals making cute, funny or artsy buttons,” she told TDmonthly. “They’ve been our most consistent seller, and are also great for preteens through young adult.” 3/23/2009 (Price: $1.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Velvet Pirate Hat by JACOBSON HAT CO INC

This tall black pirate hat can let small swashbucklers and large ones alike tell everyone who's in charge. The hat is made of rich black velvet and printed with the Jolly Roger in white.
— “They are inexpensive and there's a nice variety,” said Erika Evers, owner of Dancing Bear Toys in Hendersonville, N.C., of Jacobson Hats.
— “Jacobson Hats and pirate stuff,” said Candace Gooch, owner of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine, of her top-selling dress up items in early 2009. 3/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Won't Grow Up Kid's Character by A WISH COME TRUE

A charming little fairy from a familiar tale, the I Won't Grow Up character costume is comprised of a stretch velvet leotard in glittery forest green with an attached petal skirt in several layers of chiffon. It is accented with sheer fabric flowers. A pink tiara is included, and it pairs with various wings or other accessories from the A Wish Come True line.
— “The fairy tutus, anything like that,” said Katherine King, manager of Giggles Toys and More in Bozeman, Mont., who listed A Wish Come True as one of her top-selling lines dress-up lines.
— Six percent of 52 retailers listed A Wish Come True for their top-selling dress up in early 2009. 3/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rose Tutu by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Several layers of pink and purple tulle gather to a flexible elastic waistband to form this light, versatile tutu. Accented with three shiny ribbon roses with petite green leaves, the one-size skirt can be paired with other dresses and bodysuits from Creative Education of Canada, a swimsuit or leotard, or any variety of clothes in a little girl's wardrobe to be part of a fun, creative costume.
— “Best sellers are tutus for girls,” Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va., said to TDmonthly of her top-selling dress up in early 2009.
— “Tutus and princess dresses sell best,” said Rosie Morris, manager of Whiz Kids in San Luis Obispo, Calif. 3/10/2009 (Price: $19.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Construction Worker Costume by MELISSA & DOUG

This construction worker kit comes with a realistic vest in high-visibility neon orange trimmed with reflective tape, a bright yellow hard hat, work gloves, goggles, a tool belt, a toy hammer and saw, a measuring tape, and a name tag for personalizing. The vest is machine washable, and the measuring tape really works.
— “The Melissa & Doug Construction Worker set sells very well,” said John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., in early 2009.
— In a December 2011 survey about best selling Halloween items, seven out of 12 retailers named Creative Education as their best selling brand of costumes.
— “Since the introduction of costumes by Melissa & Doug, they have been selling well,” said Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr, Pa. 3/10/2009 (Price: $39.99)

Glitter Princess Costume by PUPPET WORKSHOP

In shimmering pinks and purples, this full-length princess gown features a multi-layered skirt in sheer material with a panel of shiny satin in the front, a frilly, gathered bodice, puffy sleeves and a pink princess hat with a long chiffon veil. Little girls can act out their favorite fairy tales or invent their own fantasy stories while looking the part.
— “Probably my upper-end dress-up clothes from Puppet Workshop. I sell 10 to 15 of these a month,” Charles Bonner, owner of Heights Toy Center in Little Rock, Ark., told TDmonthly of his best-selling dress-up items in early 2009.
— “Princess related dress-up from Puppet Workshop,” said Mary Ann Benson of best-selling costumes at her Austin, Texas, store, Kinda Krazy Kids and Company. 3/10/2009 (Price: $70.00)

Forest Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Made in Canada, the Forest Fairy Dress combines the float and shimmer of organza in the multi-layered petal skirt with the rich textures of crushed panne and satin in the fitted top of the dress. Matching organza petals form poofy cap sleeves at the shoulders, and organza flowers adorn the neckline.
— “They last, and the lining underneath is very soft. We've had them for four or five years, and we go through a lot,” said Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center in Paoli, Pa., of Creative Education of Canada, in early 2009.
— “I sell 20 to 30 a month of complete girl's outfits,” said Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas.
— “We sell a lot of fairy or princess-oriented dress up,” Kim Emigh, VP of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College  Pa., told TDmonthly about her sales in dress up. 3/10/2009 (Price: $49.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spectacular Cat Eye Spectacles - Item 11931 by ACCOUTREMENTS

Wearing these oversized glasses instantly transforms you into a caricature of a snooty librarian or a stern school teacher. Each pair of glasses has 9.5" (24.1 cm) wide plastic frames with rhinestones embedded in the corners. It fits most adult heads and comes on an illustrated blistercard. Launch date: February 17, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $7.95)

Mini Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispensers by GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL

Mini Glue Dots® Dot N’ Go™ dispensers are great for scrapbooking, school or card-making projects. This adhesive dispenser applies small, instant-bonding, non-toxic Glue Dots for tiny embellishments like rhinestones, buttons, beads and more. And, it’s recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 2/27/2009 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Reversible Frog/Prince Cape by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

With one side in crushed velvet and the other shiny satin, this generous hooded cape allows for hours of open-ended role playing and story telling. One the velvet side, the cape depicts a frog on a black background, featuring wide buggy eyes on the top of the hood. The other side is a rich royal blue with a black and silver shield that sports a heraldry-style lion. When flipped around, the frog-hood becomes a prince's crown. Fabrics compliment other items in the line such as crowns, tunics, and decorated form swords to accessorize your child's characters. Launch Date: April 10, 2009. 2/17/2009 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jr. Fire Chief Boots by AEROMAX INC.

Fire fighters don’t go to work wearing sneakers. It’s against regulations. So help your Jr. Fire Fighter with a genuine-looking pair of Jr. Fire Chief Boot covers. Available in small, medium, large and adult (Hey, moms and dads like to pretend too!). Launch date: February 2009. 1/30/2009 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jr. Yellow Fire Fighter w/Helmet by AEROMAX INC.

Where are you running, kid? To a fire? Well, you’re certainly dressed for the part! This brand new yellow fire fighter outfit includes bib overalls with pockets and knee patches, adjustable suspenders. Also included is a coat with buckles, zipper, pockets, authentic gauntlet cuffs and reinforced elbow patches. Plus, an awesome adjustable hard helmet. Available in 6 months size for babies all the way up to adult size for the dad or mom who wants to play, too. (Price varies for baby and adult sizes.) Joins best-selling colors tan and black. Launch date: February 2009. 1/30/2009 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jr. Cheerleader by AEROMAX INC.

The cheers are up to you but the style is all Aeromax with bright colors, great attention to detail, a set of pom-poms, matching briefs and hair scrunchie too! Choose from three fresh color combinations: red, white & blue; purple & gold or classic blue & white. The one-piece outfit with authentic pleated skirt comes in three sizes: 2/3, 4/6 or 6/8. Launch date: February 2009. 1/30/2009 (Price: $37.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Removable Glue Dots® Dot N' Go™ Dispensers by GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL

Removable Glue Dots Dot N’ Go dispenses a strong, yet removable, non-toxic adhesive that won’t leave a residue or damage surfaces. Removable Glue Dots are perfect for posting bulletins, charts or small posters to windows, walls and lockers. This dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 1/30/2009 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Craft Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispensers by GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL

The Dot N' Go™ dispenser cleanly applies multi-purpose Craft Glue Dots® onto heavy materials like wood, metal embellishments or handmade papers. Instant-bonding Craft Glue Dots are non-toxic and slightly thicker than Memory Book Glue Dots. The Dot N’ Go dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 1/30/2009 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]