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

My First Sticky Mosaics Pretty Things by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

My First Sticky Mosaics brings all the fun and excitement of Sticky Mosaics to pre-schoolers. The shape-to-color matching system allows easy creation of 5 favorite pretty things.
— Two of 40 specialty retailers mentioned Sticky Mosaics when asked about best-selling hobby products in fall 2009. ( Watch Video) 9/9/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LaQ Free Style 100 by LaQ USA, Inc.

These supplemental kits allow for expanding LaQ kits. The kits come in single colors with a combination of all 7 types of LaQ parts. 9/4/2009 (Price: $7.60) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Masterpiece (2009 Edition) by Creations by You, Inc.

Improved from earlier versions, My Masterpiece has been reintroduced by Creations by You, Inc. With My Masterpiece, your own original artwork is enlarged and placed into a wood frame or Museum Poster, which ever you choose. The kit includes pages to originate a drawing or attach a photo from your child, or from an adult, that is mailed to us in the prepaid envelope provided, or you can make your item entirely online using our Internet drawing and photo tools. In just a few short weeks, the professionally reproduced Masterpiece is returned to be shared and admired by friends and family. ( Watch Video) 9/1/2009 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

18" x 18" Scarf Kit by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This kit includes 24, 18" x 18" square, 100-percent nylon scarves in a variety of colors, an instructional/informational insert, and a reusable plastic bag for storage. Launch date: 2008. 8/28/2009 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Scarf Canopy by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

Available in red, white, royal blue or medium blue, this 100-percent nylon scarf canopy measures 9' x 9' and comes with an nstructional/informational insert and reusable plastic bag for storage. Launch date: 2008. 8/28/2009 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patriotic Canopy Set by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This set icludes three 9' x 9' square, 100-percent washable nylon scarf canopies, one each in red, white and blue, along with an instructional/informational insert and a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 1996. 8/28/2009 (Price: $65.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Award Winning – Patriotic Mini Pack with CD by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This pack includes six, 27" square, 100-percent washable nylon scarves — two each of red, white and blue. It comes with an instructional/informational insert and the IDEAS Primary Music CD along with a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 2008. 8/28/2009 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Award Winning – Scarf Wand by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This wand is a whimsical, floaty medley of brilliant multi-colored, 36", 100-percent nylon streamers attached to a 12" wooden handle. It can be used to add graceful, flowing movements to explorations of water, air or wind, or move with any flowing music. The wands come in a reusable plastic cylinder for easy storage. Launch date: 2008. 8/28/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Award Winning – Warm Colors Mini Pack by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This pack includes 12, 27" square scarves — two of each of the following colors: red, pink, light pink, yellow, orange and peach, and includes an instruction/informational insert and a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 1996. 8/28/2009 (Price: $22.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Family Game Night Box of Questions by THE BOX GIRLS

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This box features 52 classic, interactive games that don't require dice, boards or equipment. Launch date: September 15, 2009. 8/28/2009 (Price: $20.00)

Crazy Chains by ROYLCO INC

This kit comes with 450 self-locking paper links. There's no need for tape or glue. Launch date: 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Printies Design Studio by TECHNO SOURCE

Printies™ Design Studio kits and refill packs are created as affordable at-home activity kits that allow children to take their online design creations offline like never before. Using their home PCs, inkjet printers and special patent-pending Printies™ fabric sheets, children can bring their online designs to life as soft, 3-D, collectible stuffed toys. It’s simple: they design online at MyPrinties.com, print on both sides of Printies fabric sheets with any inkjet printer, tear along the perforated shape and pop out the Printies design, stuff it, and put it on display. Launch date: Fall 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/19/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stitch-it Owl Kit by The Little Experience

This kit contains everything needle to make two cute stuffed owls, right down to the stuffing, scissors and needle. The owl pattern is printed onto unbleached cotton fabric, making it easy to cut out and simple to sew together the owls. The box is printed on the inside to cut it out and recycle it into glasses for your owl. Launch date: January 2, 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Black Heritage Gamebook by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

The Black Heritage Gamebook is an educational gamebook with games that span subjects across curriculum — math, reading, history, writing and more. These games can be played for speed or at a child’s individual pace. Launch date: January 3, 2003. 8/19/2009 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lauri® Early Learning Center™ Colors and Shapes by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

This kit challenges kids in a fun and colorful format by teaching them to identify shapes and colors by completing tasks, to recognize shapes and colors of objects in their environment, and to develop grouping and classifying skills through game play. It's all packaged in a storage box. Launch date: 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $30.00)

Mary Meyer Taggies Colours Soft Caterpillar by MARY MEYER CORP.

The Soft Caterpillar in the Taggies Colours from Mary Meyer collection features Taggies patented looped ribbon tags that babies can explore and rub. The caterpillar is soft and easy for little hands to grasp and hold. Launch date: February 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $24) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Design Your Own Dog Leash by BOWWOWMEOW

Each kit comes with an undecorated leash and a set of permanent fabric markers for drawing patterns, designs and doodles. Kids can write their pet's name, their phone number, or anything else as they create a leash for special occasions, outings and walks. The leash measures 4' L x 5/8" W and is constructed of sturdy webbing and metal hardware. Launch date: August 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Design Your Own Dog Collar by BOWWOWMEOW

Kids can use their imagination and creativity to design a one-of-a-kind collar for their dog. Each kit comes with an adjustable collar made with high-quality nylon webbing and ribbon and featuring a quick-release buckle and sturdy metal "D" ring, plus a set of permanent fabric markers for drawing patterns, designs and doodles. Children can write their pal's name, their phone number or anything else they can think of. Launch date: August 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sparkle Petals Dress by A WISH COME TRUE

Pretty in shades of pink, this dazzling dress features a skirt of petals. "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, art director for A Wish Come True, told TDmonthly. It received a 2009 Toy of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: August 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $56.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make Your Own Kits by ONE WORLD PROJECTS INC.

There are three different Make Your Own Kits: Make Your Own Chewing Gum, Make Your Own Gummies and Make Your Own Chocolate Kits. Each kit has a short story describing the life and surroundings of a hypothetical child and explains what his or her family and neighbors do regarding the kit's contents. "These kits are all Fair Trade Made. They have an important message; for example, the Make Your Own Chewing Gum Kit includes an educational booklet describing the benefits of the Rainforest and how Chicle is tapped from trees to make gum," Sylva Dvorak, in marketing for One World Projects, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2004. 8/19/2009 (Price: $12.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mosaic Jewelry Box by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Girls can make a special place to store their jewelry with the Mosaic Jewelry Box, using more than 300 colorful acrylic tiles and glitter grout to decorate a plain white jewelry box and transform it into a sparkling masterpiece. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award. Launch date: December 3, 2008. 8/19/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sky Diver Paper Airplanes by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Kids can create 10 paper airplanes with the Sky Diver Paper Airplanes set, following simple folding techniques to turn sheets of paper with awesome patterns into slick airplanes. Kids can add sticker accents, then try to land their planes on punch-out runways. A bonus sky diver with parachute is included. "The thoughtfulness that goes into our product development process — selecting appropriate and engaging materials and providing detailed instructions for a quality creative experience" sets these kits apart," Lisa Brody, PR manager for Creativity for Kids, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award and a 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. Launch date: January 13, 2009. 8/19/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bendaroos® by ALLSTAR PRODUCTS GROUP

These reusable building sticks are made from colored string coated with a special wax. Flexible Bendaroos building sticks are designed to adhere to virtually every household surface, and are easily removed to be used again and again. "Bendaroos' durability sets it apart from competitors. Bendaroos reusable materials allow kids to play for hours. Also, since Bendaroos do not break or wear, parents need not worry about buying replacement sets," Lindsay Durr, account coordinator at 360 Public Relations, told TDmonthly on behalf of Bendaroos. Launch date: August 2009. This product received a 2009 Outstanding Product iParenting Media Award. ( Watch Video) 8/19/2009 (Price: $5.99)

Award Winning – Pastel Scarf Mini Pack by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This pack comes with 12, 27" square scarves — two of each of the following colors: lavender, medium blue, lime green, yellow, peach and pink, and includes an instruction/informational insert and a reusable plastic hanging storage bag. Launch date: 1996. 8/19/2009 (Price: $22.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Award Winning – Rainbow Scarf Mini Pack by ARTS EDUCATION IDEAS

This kit includes 12, 27" square scarves — two of each of the following colors: purple, royal blue, kelly green, yellow, orange and purple, plus an instructional/informational insert and a reusable hanging plastic resealable storage bag. Launch date: 1996. 8/19/2009 (Price: $22.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]