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

Hokey Pokey/Can Can Musical Skirt by ACTING OUT

Made with layer upon layer of hot pink, super soft tulle and satin. Polka dotted tulle fabric adds a little whimsy to this already adorable skirt. Removable music device plays two songs. Skirt features an adjustable waistband which allows it to fit ages three to eight. Three AAA batteries included. ( Watch Video) 1/30/2009 (Price: $44.00)

Custom Designer Dracula Fangs by FOOTHILLS CREATIONS, LTD.

These fangs are the best engineered fangs on the market. It will not fall out! The unique custom partial plate application is designed to fit your bite perfectly. It will not fall out! It is removable and reusable without adhesives. 12/23/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pink by Kiss Pop Princess Sticker Nails by KISS PRODUCTS INC.

Pop Princess Sticker Nails are perfect first-time kits for the younger tween consumer. They are available in six fun nail designs and two toenail designs to fit smaller hands and feet. Glue is already on the nail, so girls simple press it on and go. The product is completely safe on natural nails and is very easy to remove by soaking in water. Expected length of wear is one day. "Testing has been done for sizes, designs and colors to make sure our nails are perfect for that younger consumer," Kristin Giarrusso, marketing assistant at Kiss Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2009. 12/19/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Arabian Princess by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This lilac Arabian Princess dress is designed for comfort with a stretchy, crushed velvet top adorned with beautiful gold trim and a purple jewel. The lilac pants have an expandable waistband and are made from China silk with an added gold fringe. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Parisian Princess by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This exquisite dress is made with a stretchy pink, crushed velvet bodice and an elegant skirt made from pink China silk. There is great attention to detail in the trims and ruffles, making this a charming, regal dress up. Launch date: February 15, 2009.
— “Little Adventures — anything with a princess theme for girls. They're well-made outfits, and reasonably priced,” Gary Green said of the top sellers in the dress-up department of his Asheville, N.C. store, Toy Box of Asheville.
— “Little Adventures, a new company out of Salt Lake, has a Princess line which does very well,” said Carol Knight, owner of The Toy Store in Ketchum, Idaho, in early 2009.
— “I sell Little Adventures out of Utah. [We] found them to have more of a play value,” Jeanne McCullough, owner of Children's Store Inc. in Boise, Idaho, told TDmonthly when asked about her best-selling dress-up items.
—  “Little Adventures is the most successful and ha[s] the best quality,” Jim Davis, owner of Kid's Center in Tucson, Ariz., told TDmonthly of his best-selling line of dress-up clothing in spring 2010.
—  Eight of 37 retailers named Little Adventures as a best-selling dress-up line during a March 2010 survey. 12/12/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bat Cape by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This themed cape is made of washable crushed velvet lined with comfortable China silk. It is easy for children to put on and take off with quality Velcro closures. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Petal Power Tutu by A WISH COME TRUE

This tutu features a two-tone organza petal topskirt over a tulle tutu with flower trim. It is child-sized and comes in turquoise, lavender and pink. Launch date: March 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Petticote Crinoline by A WISH COME TRUE

This bouquet crinoline chiffon petticoat tutu has sequin appliqué and comes in lavender, pink and hot pink. Launch date: December 2008. 12/12/2008 (Price: $33.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Charmed Dress by A WISH COME TRUE

This dress features a panné velvet leotard and a glitter topskirt over the tulle and organza skirt. It is available in light blue and pink, and comes in four sizes: XSC, SC, MC and LC. Launch date: February 2009.
— Two of 52 retailers mentioned costumes and accessories from A Wish Come True when asked by TDmonthly about best-selling Halloween items in fall 2008. 12/12/2008 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sasquatch Costume by THEHORRORDOME.COM

This costume comes complete with a deluxe, oversized mask with helmet that allows the user to gain an extra 12" in height by looking out of the neck. The costume also comes with hand/arm extenders, Sasquatch feet, muscle-suit padding and an attached latex chest piece. Launch date: 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $449.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Good Ship Lollipop by A WISH COME TRUE

Available in five sizes, this girls’ dance outfit features a sequin-dotted lycra leotard, an organza skirt with sequin trim and a big red bow on the back, and a matching hat. The gloves, socks and shoes are sold separately. This costume is only available to professional dance teachers and studios. Launch date: February 2009. 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Sorting Hat by ELOPE INC.

This faux-suede hat featured patchwork detail and has an invisible string that secures behind the ears.
— Two of 52 retailers mentioned Elope when asked in fall 2008 about Halloween items that sell well in their stores, particularly for the company’s hats and Harry Potter accessories. 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Batman Begins by RUBIE'S COSTUME COMPANY

Available in small, medium and large, this costume includes a muscle chest jumpsuit with boot tops attached, a headpiece, a cape, a belt and two Batarangs.
— Two of 52 retailers mentioned Rubie’s costumes when asked in fall 2008 about Halloween items that sell well in their stores. 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fancy Dancy Skirt and Fairy Top by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

The Fancy Dancy Skirt (41413) is absolutely gorgeous with layers and layers of soft pink tricot. It is gathered at the waist with a wide satin band and finished with 3 hot pink satin roses. The Fairy Top (28015) is made of ruched light pink satin and finished with a large hot pink rose.  Pink Poppy necklace and Ballerina Handbag accessories are sold separately. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Medieval Gown, Pink by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

This enchanting Medieval Gown (32425) makes little princesses’ fantasies come alive. The gown is made of rose and peony crepe satin, rose panne and silver mesh. The skirt has a stiff crinoline underskirt which gives it fullness and a soft lining to prevent scratching.
— Four of 52 retailers told TDmonthly in fall 2008 that costumes from Creative Education of Canada sell well in their stores, in terms of any merchandise related to Halloween. 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sir Gallahad, Red or Blue by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Sir Gallahad Gold/Red (61575) and Sir Gallahad Silver/Blue (61505) tops are made of soft panne knit with a slight stretch to the fabric with attached hood and sleeves which are covered with a metallic mesh in gold or in silver. The foam swords are available in 3 assorted colors and are soft and safe to play with. 11/12/2008 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Knight Set and Fairy Dress with Wings by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

The Knight Set (60063) is made of a laminated silver spangle in a tunic style with elastics attaching the sides for flexibility. The Knight Set comes with a reversible hood, the Knight Glitter Cape and the Crown are sold separately. The Fairy Dress with Wings (34633) is made of a lilac crepe satin ruched top and the skirt is made of layers of tulle and soft lilac tricot.  The attached wings are covered with silver sparkle tulle. ( Watch Video) 11/12/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cesilia-Apple Red by RACHEL ON THE FLOWER INC.

This soft and cutered beanie is available for infants and toddlers and is topped off with a bright Cesilia apple red flower. 11/5/2008 (Price: $28.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pink Raspberry Rosetta Top by RACHEL ON THE FLOWER INC.

This pink and raspberry rosetta top matches well with a pettiskirt during the holiday season. 11/5/2008 (Price: $58.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Apple Red Pettiskirt by RACHEL ON THE FLOWER INC.

This red pettiskirt is for the little girl at home who enjoys dancing. 11/5/2008 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

White Red Christmas Pettidress by RACHEL ON THE FLOWER INC.

With the familiar colors of red and white, this Christmas Pettidress fits the occasion very well. 11/5/2008 (Price: $124.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peter Pan Costume by BEASTLY BUDDIES

This costume features dark green felt, a hat with a feather, tights and a rubber knife. It is available in sizes 2T, 4, 6, 8 and 10. Launch date: 2008. 11/4/2008 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aquamarine Pettidress by RACHEL ON THE FLOWER INC.

This high-quality pettidress has plenty of frills and fluff for any little princess. Launch date: October 22, 2008. 10/29/2008 (Price: $124.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Morse Code Jewelry Bracelets by MORSE CODE JEWELRY

This jewelry features components laid out in the dot-and-dash pattern of Morse code to "spell" words. "Morse Code Jewelry is never plated, plastic or vermeil," Founder Annie Fields told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2001. 10/29/2008 (Price: $150)

Raspberry Pettiskirt by RACHEL ON THE FLOWER INC.

This custom-made pettiskirt is available in the following sizes: 12m/ 18m/ 2-4yr/ 5-6yr/ 7-8yr: $80; S/M: $100; L: $120. Launch date: October 22, 2008. 10/27/2008 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]