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

Royal Ship of Egypt by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Sail along the Nile River in the Royal Ship of Egypt.  Includes three figures, functioning crossbow catapult, and many other accessories.  The battering ram hinges.  The ship rolls on wheels or floats on water, and it can be upgraded with the Playmobil Underwater Motor (#7350).  Dimensions: 22 x 13 x 13 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pyramid by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Keep the Pyramid from being invaded by releasing various traps with your very own amulet.  Intruders will have to overcome the collapsible staircase, chute, and scorpion trap.  There is also a secret treasure chamber, trapdoor with slide, and rotary secret chamber. The pyramid walls are removable. Set includes 4 figures, tomb, and many other accessories. Dimensions: 21 x 21 x 14 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages 5 and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.

— "We sold out and are taking orders for it," Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Center Inc. in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly of this high-ticket item in late November 2009. He cited unit sales of about 25 per week.

— Eight of 44 retailers surveyed in late fall 2009 named the Playmobil Pyramid as one of their top sellers. Seven others cited the Playmobil line in general as a popular purchase.

( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 (Price: $104.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Expedition Ship by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Board the Expedition Ship to explore the waters.  Expedition Ship floats on water, comes with a functional anchor winch, and can be upgraded with the Playmobil Underwater Motor (#7350).   With the cable winch, the Playmobil Shark Diver (#4500) or Deep Sea Diving Bell (#4478) can be hoisted into the water. Set includes three figures, binoculars, treasure filled chest, and many other accessories.  Dimensions: 18 x 6 x 10 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Church by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Cheer on the newlyweds as they make their way out the Church.  Press the windows of the church tower and hear the bells and organ music.  Also comes with three figures, many accessories, and a pink jewel case with rings for the child. 2 AAA batteries required. Dimensions: 12.5 x 16.5 x 22 inches (L x W x H). Recommended for ages four and up. Choking Hazard. Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. ( Watch Video) 12/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Extreme Winter Fun, SnowDino Accessory Kit by WIDE IDEAS INC.

Included in The SnowDino Kit are instructions how to form a SnowDino, his eyes, nostrils, mouth, 12 claws and 11 spikes. Bonus-carving tool included. SnowDino can be built from 4' up to 7' high. 12/8/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Extreme Winter Fun, SnowMan Accessory Kit by WIDE IDEAS INC.

Included in The SnowMan Kit are instructions on how to form a SnowMan anywhere from 3’ high to 7’ high, eyes and eyebrows, a nose, mouth, three buttons, a scarf, pair of mittens and a top hat. Bonus-carving tool included. The Snowman Kit is part of a family of Snow Kits: SnowMan, SnowBear and the Snow Dino. All these kits can be used when building a small character to a large character. All parts are made for the outdoors and can be used over and over in the winter. 12/8/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Creative Exploration for Toddlers Basket by RICH FROG INDUSTRIES

This mega gift basket includes the following: a Kids Rule! ruler, Bumblebee Scissors, a Turtle Flashlight, an Easy Writer, a Dragonfly Whistle, Glow in the Dark Spiders, Waikiki Sunglasses, a wind-up caterpillar, wind-up bugs and a magnifying glass. Launch date: 2008. 12/3/2008 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wai Lana Yogi Phthalate-Free Mats by WAI LANA

A colorful, comfortable, high-performance yoga mat that is also eco and health friendly. Perfect for children!
 
 12/1/2008 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CRAZY FORTS! Construction Toy by CRAZY FORTS INC.

Crazy Forts is a construction toy that uses 25 solid plastic balls and 44 reinforced sticks and allows children to create whatever their imagination allows. Then, they simply add their own bed sheets to complete their creation. A house, an igloo, an princess castle or pirate ship are all possible with Crazy Forts. "Crazy Forts has proven to sell itself. Our first test involved a small chain of nine stores. They sold out of 350 units in three and a half weeks," President Geoff Thomas of Crazy Forts told TDmonthly. ( Watch Video) 11/25/2008 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Iron-on Leather Craft kits by TANDY LEATHER FACTORY INC.

Tandy Leather Factory has developed a line of kits especially made to be used with iron-on products. The Pixie Pouch is just one of over 20 age appropriate kits that include items like a video game guitar strap, IPOD holders, and a even a complete belt buckle kit which are all iron on products and will be featured in three different colors. The kits have a modern appeal as well as the appeal of being an actual craft item that children can assemble easily. Launch date: February 2009. 11/21/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Q-BA-MAZE Hot Colors - 50 Pack by Q-BA-MAZE INC.

This versatile building set combines both art and science with pieces that build 3-D structures that serve not only as décor or architectural models, but also as marble runs in which the activity of the balls is unpredictable. 11/20/2008 (Price: $40.00)

Let's Go on a Safari by LEARNING FUN WITH FELT

This safari includes over 20 pre-cut favorite and exotic animals. All are illustrated and moveable felt pieces allowing for a creative adventure among children. 11/19/2008

A Trip to the Farm by LEARNING FUN WITH FELT

Help Grandpa feed the animals and plow the fields, since there is always work to be done and fun to had on the farm. "A Trip to the Farm" includes over 30 pre-cut felt pieces, providing children with lots of variety to be creative. 11/19/2008

FingerPrints by COLORGOROUND LLC

FingerPrints is a complete art kit for children. It contains everything needed for a child to create a finger painting that is framed and treasured for a lifetime: a quality 11" x 14" frame, acid-free artist paper, a child's apron, six bright, washable, non-toxic finger paints and a Certificate of Authenticity. "Anyone with a child will appreciate the convenience of an all-inclusive, one-stop-shop package that turns family time into a keepsake that will last a lifetime," Jennifer Ridley, account rep for ColorGoRound, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 18, 2008. 11/18/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shailie™ by STYLE PAIGE LLC

Shailie goes beyond “dress-ups,” allowing girls to design, create, and wear their own fashions. It includes a life-sized designer dress form and stand (girls' size medium). Shailie dresses come in pieces, and sleeves, skirts, tops and accessories come in various styles, colors and lengths. Using Velcro®, all pieces mix and match to create endless looks. The design easily comes off to wear and model with friends. "Shailie promotes interactive play among a variety of ages, and the possibilities for creativity and fashion fun are endless," President Kari Kawa of Style Paige LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. ( Watch Video) 11/18/2008 (Price: $250) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Anchor Stones - Extension Box 20A by ANKER STEINBAUKASTEN GMBH

This set features 230 bricks in a wooden box, plus a building plan and packing model. Anchor (Anker) Stones are made with 100-percent-natural ingredients: quartz sand, color pigments, linseed oil and chalk. Each stone is individually tested and hand measured to ensure it meets the company's standards. 11/14/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Anchor Stones - Heinzelmännchen by ANKER STEINBAUKASTEN GMBH

This starter set comes with two simple construction plans and 42 bricks, offering an introduction to the word of Anchor (Anker) Stones by allowing children to create cars, trains and simple buildings. 11/14/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dado Squares - Ice by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

This set of 35, 3" squares made of heavy-duty plastic can be used to build creations more than 3' tall. Launch date: 2008. 11/13/2008 (Price: $22.00)

The Stamper by GOURMET IMPRESSIONS INC.

The Stamper, designed to create word or symbol impressions in everything from bananas to pancakes to pizza dough, comes with four word message pads (HAPPY, B-DAY, YUMMY and TASTY) and two image message pads (SMILEY and HEART). 11/11/2008 (Price: $1.99)

Yoga Planet by BAREFOOT BOOKS

This large deck of 50 cards offer step-by-step direction on yoga poses while also encouraging "green" living with eco-friendly tips. It is co-written by Tara Guber and Leah Kalish of Yoga Ed., and is illustrated by Sophie Fatus. Each card included is related to one the natural elements: air, earth, fire, water and space. The box measures 5.5" x 7" x 1.25". 11/11/2008 (Price: $14.99)

Project Runway Fashion Collection Design Kit by FASHION ANGELS

Girls can design a fashion line for each model in this kit with the fabric supplied and detail them with trims, sequins, beads and more. This kit includes four 12" models, fabric, trim, sequins, beads, gems, glitter paints, tickers, patches, buttons, instructions and more.  10.5" W x 11" H x 2D".  Launch date: 2008.
— Barbara Vininsky, owner of Blossom & Harry in Ontario, Canada told TDmonthly that Fashion Angels Project Runway was one of her two top toys for girls in the autumn of 2008. 11/10/2008 (Price: $28.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Globes in a Box by LANGENSCHEIDT PUBLISHING GROUP

Including everything you need to create your own unique models of our world, this kit features a globe stand and a CD with a variety of map projections that can be printed out on adhesive inkjet paper (included) to be cut and placed on the globe.  A 64 page, full-color project book offers comprehensive instructions and information about how maps are made and additional globe-related projects, including how to make “origami globes.”  The book also tells the story of how our world was made and takes you on an entertaining voyage around the planet. 11/10/2008 (Price: $19.95)

Spring Garden Tea Party by LEARNING FUN WITH FELT

The flowers are in full bloom, and it’s a lovely day for a tea party in the garden. This set, with over 30 moveable pre-cut felt figures, will captivate a young girl’s attention for hours of imaginative play. 11/6/2008 (Price: $16.95)

Fun in Space by LEARNING FUN WITH FELT

Explore the vastness of space in this pre-cut felt board play set. Watch as children's imagination comes to life as they get lost in the solar system with this interactive play board, which allows them to arrange and re-arrange the pieces all day long. 11/6/2008 (Price: $16.95)

Animal Park by LEARNING FUN WITH FELT

Enjoy a fun filled trip to the Animal Park to see the cheerful elephants, silly swinging monkeys and many more playful animals. With over 20 brightly colored pre-cut felt pieces, children can enjoy their favorite friendly animals time and time again. 11/6/2008 (Price: $16.95)