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

Color Me House by COLOR ME HOUSE

A playhouse made of sturdy and durable 2-ply cardboard. There are no staples or sharp edges and the unit folds up flat for storage. A completed house measures 48" high by 27.5" wide by 35" deep. The product folds flat for storage. For ages 3 and up. ( Watch Video) 3/6/2009 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Seek and Find Pillowcase - The Pirates by CMYKIDZ

This 220-thread count, standard-sized pillow case features a playful side with a colorful pirate scene and a character side with images that glow in the dark. It also comes with a booklet of games tied to the theme. 3/4/2009

Brickadoo Vincent Van Gogh Yellow House by RS2PLAY

This set comes with bricks and materials to create a miniature version of the Yellow House as portrayed in one of artist Vincent van Gogh's famous paintings. 3/4/2009

ArtiSands Masterpiece Collection by ARTISANDS

Create a masterpiece with sand! Four 8x10 pre-cut designs of some famous paintings (Mona Lisa, Gleaners, Bedroom at Arles, and Still Life with Apples). Just peel off a piece of the design and apply your choice of 14 colored sands. Biographies of each artist included. Features four 8x10 pictures, fourteen easy-to-pour tubes of colored sand, two 8x10 cardboard frames to finish your masterpiece, museum-quality carrying box, and colored biography sheet of the artists and their works. ( Watch Video) 3/4/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ArtiSands Nature Mini Kit by ARTISANDS

ArtiSands Mini Nature kit includes nine (9) shaker tubes of sand and eight (8) pre-cut Sandesigns (Parrots, Fish, Butterflies, and Lizards). Features non-toxic colored sand, 5x7 vinyl pre-cut Sandesigns,
sturdy carrying box, and easy to handle shaker tubes. 3/4/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ArtiSands Geometric Mini Kit by ARTISANDS

ArtiSands Mini Geometric kit includes nine (9) shaker tubes of sand in vivid colors and eight (8) geometric pre-cut Sandesigns (circles, squares, stars, and composites). Features non-toxic colored sand, 5x5 vinyl pre-cut Sandesigns, sturdy carrying box, and easy to handle shaker tubes.
Watch Video from Pomona 2009 ( Watch Video) 3/4/2009 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ArtiSands Dinosaur Mini Kit by ARTISANDS

ArtiSands Mini Dinosaur kit includes nine (9) shaker tubes of sand and eight (8) pre-cut Sandesigns (Brontosaurus, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops). Features non-toxic colored sand, 5x7 vinyl pre-cut Sandesigns, sturdy carrying box, and easy to handle shaker tubes. 3/4/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

JAMLiBs by JAMLiBs

JAMLiBs are reusable accessories for kids to decorate and customize their Perler® and fused-bead creations. JAMLiBs open the door to another level of creativity and fun. There are many varieties of JAMLiBs, including jewels of all shapes, sizes and colors, googly eyes, colorful dots and word tabs. They can even be hung on a refrigerator with one of the super magnets. "The patent-pending reusable fastener that allows you to decorate your fused-bead designs is the only such product available. This craft for creative kids will open their minds and offer hours of creativity and entertainment," Brad Wilcox, managing director of JAMLiBs, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $6) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

This Big!™ by GAMEWRIGHT

Get hooked on this card game of big fish and even bigger fish tales. Cast a lure card from your tackle box, then pick from your opponents' cards in hopes of landing the big one. Will you be able to see through their bluffs or will you get stuck with a soggy old boot? Reel in the most fish and you're the master angler. But catch only junk and you'll be left telling a story about the one that got away. Launch date: March 2009.
— Gamewright games were listed as top sellers by Shana Hack, owner of Moon Rabbit Toys in Santa Fe, N.M., in June 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/27/2009 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ready, Set, School by ALEX BRANDS

A comprehensive activity set for preschoolers, Ready, Set, School, teaches children to write, cut, name colors and shapes. The take-along box contains three learning wipe away books and a dry erase marker, eight stackable finger crayons, safety scissors, two stencils, 10 activity pages, 175 stickers, and a shoe tying activities with step-by-step illustrated instructions. 2/25/2009 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Airplane by CARDBOARDESIGN

A child can slip through the opening of this plane and run around holding the sides of it, pretending to fly. It can also be decorated and personalized with paints, markers and accessories. It measures 29" x 18" x 18". 2/17/2009 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Incrediwalls "Oh Say Can You See ..." U.S. Map by INCREDILINE

This activity map of the United States includes a checklist with the state names and abbreviations and can be written on with any type of crayon or marker -- even permanent -- and then simply wiped away. It is available in 24" x 18" and 36" x 24" (MSRP: $24.99). 2/17/2009 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harumika by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

Aspiring fashion designers can achieve “Runway Ready” status, with Harumika – the new dress-form fashion doll from Bandai America Inc. Already a huge phenomenon in Japan, Harumika lets girls “style their imagination” and easily design attire with colorful fabrics and fashion accessories – all with no sewing required. ( Watch Video) 2/17/2009

Q-BA-MAZE BIG BOX by Q-BA-MAZE INC.

This set includes 100 pieces of various colors to make creative construction projects and marble runs. Launch date: July 1, 2009.
— Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly in a May 2013 survey that Q-Ba-Maze is one of her best-selling construction toys.
— Dean Smith, owner of Jazam Toys in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a May 2015 survey that this was a best-selling construction toy at their store. ( Watch Video) 2/16/2009 (Price: $75)

Sandy Feet by SPOTS AND LADYBUGS LLC

This parent and child activity kit includes materials to create a foot cast in the sand at the beach. It includes enough plaster mix to make molds of two feet and comes in a bright beach pail. Launch date: February 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/16/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shailie™ Closet by STYLE PAIGE LLC

The Shailie™ Closet is an 18" x 30" fabric panel and hangs from a standard clothes hanger.   The Shailie™ pieces attach by simply pressing the Velcro® side of each Shailie™ design piece onto the Closet.

The Closet helps the pieces "play nice" and not hook and snag each other, keeping everything in runway-ready condition. 2/11/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shailie™ Themed Fashion Kits by STYLE PAIGE LLC

Shailie™ themed fashion kits are sold separately and include the Pink Princess, Prom, Fiesta, Bride, and Fairy.  Dresses are designed to fit most girls ages 5-13.  The themed fashion kits come in pieces, from jewels to sleeves, collars, and skirts.  Girls can design their own dresses and then wear them.  All Shailie™ products can be mixed and matched, providing endless creativity and endless fashion fun! 2/11/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shailie™ Signature Pink Polka Dot Dress Form by STYLE PAIGE LLC

Pink polka dot fabric is the new signature look for Shailie's™ life-size dress form—the foundation on which girls design, create, and wear their own unlimited fashions using a wide variety of Shailie™ dress-up pieces and accessories.  The pink polka dot dress form comes in child size, medium and is a darling accent to any girls' bedroom or play area decor. 2/11/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

P'kolino Multi-Use Easel by P'KOLINO

This playfully smart art easel has so many neat-o benefits. Use it as a traditional easel, a chalkboard, a white board, or a puppet theater. Included are two fabulous “coloring-book” scenes to use as backdrops when this clever easel is in puppet theater mode. There is room in the back to add a P’kolino Play Kit and the entire unit folds flat for easy storage. Launch date: May 2009. 2/10/2009 (Price: $129.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jewel Pack - 44 Reusable JAMLiBs by JAMLiBs

Includes a large variety of jewels so you can add some "bling" to all of your fuse bead projects. Pack includes flowers, hearts, stars, larger circles and three different colors of our popular smaller circles.  Then hang your completed Perler® and fuse bead project on the refrigerator with one of the super magnets. JAMLiBs allow a child to customize their fused or Perler® bead projects, opening the door to another level of creativity and fun.  They come in jewels of all shapes, sizes, and colors, googly eyes, colorful dots and word tabs.  Each pack also includes magnets, enabling each kid to display their finished work on your refrigerator. JAMLiBs are reusable. ( Watch Video) 2/6/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Creative Pack - 62 Reusable JAMLiBs by JAMLiBs

Includes everything you will need to get you started; large and small jewels, googly eyes, colorful pegs, word fun circles with pre-printed messages and some word fun circles to write your own message. Then hang your completed Perler® and fuse bead project on the refrigerator with one of the super magnets. JAMLiBs allow a child to customize their fused or Perler® bead projects, opening the door to another level of creativity and fun.  They come in jewels of all shapes, sizes, and colors, googly eyes, colorful dots and word tabs.  Each pack also includes magnets, enabling each kid to display their finished work on your refrigerator. JAMLiBs are reusable. 2/6/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlayTown Mats™ - Worktown Mat™ by MAIN STREET GARDENS INC.

WorkTown Mat™ presents children with images commonly found in industry, including: heavy equipment, workers, safety gear, buildings under construction, and construction materials. When WorkTown Mat™ is placed next to other PlayTown Mats™, roads wind seamlessly throughout. Like all PlayTown Mats™, WorkTown Mat™ has a rigid surface to support action figures and small toy vehicles; and, they are lightweight, readily expandable for play, and fold compactly for easy travel and storage. Launch date: February 15, 2009. ( Watch Video) 1/30/2009 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlayTown Mats™ - Hometown Mat™ by MAIN STREET GARDENS INC.

HomeTown Mat™ presents children with images of a peaceful small town, including: residential community, various civic and commercial buildings, roads, and nature. When HomeTown Mat™ is pieced together with other PlayTown Mats™, roads wind seamlessly throughout. Like all PlayTown Mats™, HomeTown Mat™ has a rigid surface to support action figures and small toy vehicles; and, they are lightweight, readily expandable for play, and fold compactly for easy travel and storage. Other collectible themes, such as FunTown Mat™, FarmTown Mat™, CampTown Mat™ and DownTown Mat™, to follow soon. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 1/30/2009 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZOOBTube 20-piece Sparkle Translucent by INFINITOY

This colorful construction kit contains four pieces each of the five ZOOB shapes in sparkly shades. They come in a reusable tube that includes instructions for 17 simple projects, including a giraffe, rocket man, cell phone and tiara. 1/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Safari Adventure Mega Magnaforms by PETER PAUPER PRESS

At home or away, little adventurers will enjoy engaging in wild pastimes with magnetic Sudoku, tangrams and other games, and venturing on safari in imaginative play scenes. There are 18 games, puzzles and play scenes, more than 100 magnets, a zipper bag for storage, and a handy flip-over magnetic back cover. Launch date: July 2008. 1/30/2009 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]