TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Creative Activities Product Category

Arc-A-Teks by WABA FUN LLC

A new series of Superstructs, plastic rod-and-connector-style construction toys, called Arc-A-Teks from WABA Fun will have kids as young as 3-years-old creating, building and imagining. Each of the three Arc-A-Teks sets comes with 40-42 pieces, enough to build two Arc-A-Tek characters simultaneously. Children can also build a third character from each set, and instructions can be found online using a special code included in each Arc-A-Teks set. It’s a thoroughly non-violent, character-building construction set made with bigger parts for littler hands. 12/3/2010 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Joyful Times - 1500 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

A classic scene of enjoying Coca-Cola during the holiday season. Completed puzzle measures 28.75" x 36". © The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola, Coke and the Contour Bottle Design, the Dynamic Ribbon device, the Red Disk Icon and the Coca-Cola Santa are trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company and in Canada, Coca-Cola, Ltd.  All rights reserved.  Allied Products Corporation is an official licensee of The Coca-Cola Company. 12/2/2010 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! - 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

Put together this 2000-piece jigsaw puzzle to reveal a collage of women's shoes. © Hallmark Licensing 12/2/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Balloon Bonanza - 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

It's a race to the finish with this graphic and colorful image. Finished puzzle measures 28.75" x 36". © James Tandkiev Photography.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Sprinbok was a best selling brand of puzzles. 12/2/2010 (Price: $17.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nature's Crossing - 1500 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

Cross over into a winter wonderland all from the comfort of home. This scene was captured in Seattle, Washington. Finished puzzle measures 28.75" x 36". 12/2/2010 (Price: $20.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Coca-cola Classic Signs - 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

One for the avid Coke collector — a collage of Coca-Cola vintage signs. © The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola, Coke and the Contour Bottle Design, the Dynamic Ribbon device, the Red Disk Icon and the Coca-Cola Santa are trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company and in Canada, Coca-Cola, Ltd.  All rights reserved.  Allied Products Corporation is an official licensee of The Coca-Cola Company. 12/2/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sailboats - 500 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

Come sail away with this colorful photo of sails in the midst of a race that's too close to call. 12/2/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puzzle Doubles Create A Scene Dollhouse by THE LEARNING JOURNEY INTERNATIONAL

Puzzle Doubles Create A Scene Dollhouse combines a puzzle with additional activities to create a fun and interactive learning experience for your child. After assembling the puzzle, children can create their own scenes and stories by placing the reuseable static stickers on the surface of completed puzzle. Then turn the puzzle over for a big coloring activity! The bright illustrations encourage parent-child conversation. Each 50-piece puzzle measures a giant 3' x 2'. 11/30/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Children's Activity 27" Multi-Colored Scarf Kit by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This kit includes 12 27" square washable nylon scarves in white, pink, red, orange, yellow, lime, kelly, medium blue, royal blue, lavender, purple and black. Also included is the IDEAS Primary Music CD, an instructional insert and velcro to hang the scarves. These bright colorful scarves stimulate the senses, encourage movement, teach and reinforce color recognition. Dance to the music, use for dress-up, learn to juggle. These scarves can be used for infinite possibilites limited only by the child's imagination. "Our kit is the only kit on the market that includes 12 bright, colorful, nylon scarves along with an accompanying music CD made exclusively for arts education IDEAS," Cynthia Cavone, Marketing Associate, arts education IDEAS, told TDmonthly. 11/12/2010 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activa Scenic Sand by ACTIVA PRODUCTS INC.

Available in 20 colors, create colorful paitings, sand mosaics, and sand projects. Can also serve to add extra decorative dimension to paper mache, jewelry, baskets, plaques, or other arts and crafts projects. 11/4/2010 (Price: $3.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activa LI-QUA-CHÉ by ACTIVA PRODUCTS INC.

LI-QUA-CHÉ is a paper-fiber reinforced, polymer based compound that is air-cured, not fire hardened. Designed to be used with plaster ceramic molds, it dries to a hard, durable, break resistant product. 11/4/2010 (Price: $41.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activa Activ-Clay – Air Dry Natural Clay by ACTIVA PRODUCTS INC.

Air-Dry modeling material for active hands. Dense, durable, responsive and air-drying, it features fine grain for finer detail and available in white or natural terra cotta color. Carvable, paintable and light weight. 11/3/2010 (Price: $9.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Activa Model and Mold by ACTIVA PRODUCTS INC.

Activa's Model N' Mold is reusable and non-toxic, with natural color and waterproof properties. This enables the creation of landscapes and models, be painted, and support water such as a river, lake, or moat. Suited for fast dimensional studies, an introductory carving material, as well as producing molds for sand casting. Mold N' Mold is special sand designed for creative use indoors or out. 11/3/2010 (Price: $18.40) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Color Blanks by MEGA BRANDS

Lift your child’s creativity to new heights with Color Blanks. Color Blanks allow your child to engage in creative fun by designing their own plastic haracters using stickers, mini markers and more. Using a blank canvas, you child can create their
character, play with it or display. This activity set features one or two collectable, poseable, plastic figures, various colorful stickers and mini markers. ( Watch Video) 10/29/2010 (Price: $4.99)

Eye Can Art Pastel Stencil Kit by BLUE ART BOX LLC

With this kit, one can design their own stencils, and then create colorful, shaded pastel pictures. Contains black, white, and color paper, pencil, soft pastels, scissors, cotton balls, and instructions. 10/18/2010 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmArt Studio™ Erupting Volcano by BSW TOY INC.

Easy to follow illustrated instructions show how to create and paint a one-foot-tall volcano. The included dinosaurs and “lava” recipe which shows them how to make it erupt again and again. 10/18/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmArt Studio™ Design it Yourself Bowls by BSW TOY INC.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two bowls, one bowl to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set bowl designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved. 10/18/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmArt Studio™ Design it Yourself Mugs by BSW TOY INC.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two mugs, one mug to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set mug designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved. 10/18/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Excavation Station™ Triceratops Dig Site by BSW TOY INC.

Using a steel hammer and chisel, kids dig up replica, snap-together bones of a Triceratops, reassemble the pieces and paint the skeleton for display in their very own dinosaur museum. Paleontologist Field Guide, paints, and digging goggles included. "Our Digstone™ brick is composed of a coarse sand matrix that is dust free and easy to clean up. With the most realistic digging experience, these kits bring the exciting worlds of paleontology and archaeology to life for young explorers," Andrew Tober, Directory of Creative Development of BSW Toy, told TDmonthly. 10/18/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

T-Rex Dig Site by BSW TOY INC.

Using a steel hammer and chisel, kids dig up replica, snap-together bones of a T-Rex, reassemble the pieces and paint the skeleton for display in their very own dinosaur museum. Paleontologist Field Guide, paints, and digging goggles included. Lots of fun and easy clean-up. "Our Digstone™ brick is composed of a coarse sand matrix that is dust free and easy to clean up. With the most realistic digging experience, these kits bring the exciting worlds of paleontology and archaeology to life for young explorers," Andrew Tober, Directory of Creative Development of BSW Toy, told TDmonthly. 10/18/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sandtastik Sand Scenes – Sailing In The Wind by SANDTASTIK PRODUCTS, INC.

Colored sand scenes from Sandtastik. Peel and add sand. Package contains two die cut 5x7 boards and 6 sparkling sand colors. 10/14/2010 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sandtastik Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth (4” x 15' Roll) by SANDTASTIK PRODUCTS, INC.

Sandtastik Rappit Plaster Molding Cloth is made from safe and non-toxic materials. Ideal for making volcanoes, masks, body castings, sculptures, jewelry, dioramas and more. Simply cut, dip in water, squeeze out excess, and begin to model. From set up to finished craft in minutes. Available in rolls of 4”x15’, 8”x15’, 4”x135’, and 4”x270’. ( Watch Video) 10/14/2010 (Price: $6.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hairy Tangle Jr by TANGLE INC.

For the sensory sensitive, this Tangle provides wonderful tactile amusement for all ages. Collectable and connectable to the full Tangle Jr. line, you can create different designs and tactile combinations. Enjoy Tangle Toys anytime and anywhere and they are perfect for all ages.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products -2010 10/13/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dinosaur Train: Dinosaurs in the Snow by PBS HOME VIDEO

“Dinosaur Train” continues to capture the fascination that preschoolers have with dinosaurs and trains in the new-to-DVD release, Dinosaurs in the Snow. Get on board the learning adventure as Buddy travels to the North Pole, explores nocturnal animals, becomes a detective, celebrates his birthday, and more. The set includes eight fun and educational adventures, an interactive game, coloring pages, a dinosaur reference guide, and parent information.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/13/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Wrap® by FUNDAMENTALLY KIDS

My Wrap® is a made-in-the-USA all-inclusive craft kit to jump-start creativity by enabling kids to easily create their own unique wrapping paper.  Each kit contains two captivating, partially-complete, partially-colored, wrapping paper designs that
jump-start kids’ creativity, allowing them to draw, color and decorate with the kit’s eight crayons, pencil, multiple stencil shapes, gift tag labels, and plenty of colorful stickers.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/12/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]