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

Magnetic Play Scenes – Pirate Ship and Fairy Tree House by MAGNETIC POETRY

The kit features play scenes equipped with magnetic pieces that kids can use to create and recreate different play scenes. Over 20 colorful, magnetic pieces are included. The magnetic play scenes are available in two varieties: pirate ship and fairy tree house. “The Magnetic Play Scenes encourage kids’ imagination because they can use it to act out a different story every time they play with it,” Joyce Johannson, a representative for Magnetic Poetry, told TDmonthly. “Use the colorful magnetic characters and accessories to have tea in the fairy house, or have someone walk the plank on the pirate ship.” Launch date: Spring 2008. 5/22/2008 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mugwaz Teez—Funky Diva by MUGWAZ

Girls can personalize the t-shirt using six neon fabric markets. Each machine washable, tagless t-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton and comes boxed in a bright pink gift box. Launch date: May/June 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $18.00)

Mugwaz Teez--Glam Goddess by MUGWAZ

Each machine washable, tagless t-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton and comes boxed in a bright pink gift box with six neon fabric markers. Launch date: May/June 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $18.00)

Mugwaz Teez-Business Casual by MUGWAZ

Each machine washable, tagless t-shirt is made from 100 percent cotton and comes boxed in a green gift box with six brilliant fabric markers. Launch date: May/June 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $18.00)

All-in-One Art Set: Dora the Explorer by ELMER'S

The 40-piece Dora-themed art set includes five jumbo crayons, five markers, seven watercolors, one brush, two paper pads, 16 stickers, three stencils and one glue stick. The set will keep creative kids engaged and entertained for hours. Launch date: September 2007. 5/21/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe 14 pc. Ice Cream Making Set by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

Kids can make their own ice cream and ice cream sundaes with this kit.  The kit includes an ice cream maker, two sundae cups, two sundae spoons, a recipe and instruction booklet, sprinkles, an ice cream scoop, two soda jerk hats and crayons. All items are packaged attractively inside a window box. Launch date: May 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Gardener In Training Kit by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

The kit includes gardening bag, three garden tools, two flowerpots, a sprayer, gardening gloves and an apron embroidered with the words “Gardener In Training." The apron fits children sizes four to eight. All items are packaged attractively inside a gift box. Launch date: May 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Uck! Yuck! Worms In Muck Dirt Pudding Kit by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

The kit comes with everything kids need to make “dirt pudding.” The kit includes chocolate pudding mix, cookie crumb "dirt," two flowerpots, gummy worms and a rhyming recipe. Launch date: March 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DYO Real Hockey Puck Kit by DESIGN YOUR OWN

The kit allows kids to decorate their own, real hockey puck and stick. Kids will be able to express themselves while staying active and can easily spot their puck on the ice. Launch date: June 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DYO Real Skateboard Kit by DESIGN YOUR OWN

The kit combines art and athletics, allowing children to express their creativity and individuality while being active. Kids can now decorate their own, real, one-of-a-kind skateboard. Launch date: June 2008. 5/21/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roylco Scents Sort Match-Up Kit by ROYLCO INC

Introduce children to a world of wonderful smells with this unique matching game. Smell a scent and then match it to the correct picture card. Set includes 30 distinct scents, from apples and peaches to freshly mowed grass. A variety of games and challenge levels keep children learning and having fun! The scents are in solid form and stored in self-sealing cups so they will last for years. Each set includes 30 scent cups, 30 picture cards, reproducible artwork and a comprehensive teaching guide. 5/20/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Whizizzle Phonics 4-5-6 by WIGGITY BANG GAMES

The fast-paced phonics teaches kids the sounds of the English language. Designed by a dad and perfected by teachers, the phonics game helps kids learn by using sight, sound and color. “Whizizzle makes learning fun,” Maya Ellman, a representative for Wiggity Bang Games LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 17, 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cathy's Key by RUNNING PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS

This book follows the original, Cathy’s Book. As this story begins, high school student Cathy is trying to keep a job, her journal is stolen, a cute crush turns out to not be who he seems to be and her best friend Emma’s side project/start-up company, Doubletalk Wireless, is about to get caught up in the mystery surrounding Cathy and her search for the truth about her father. Her presumed-dead father. Launch date: May 5, 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $17.95)

Beautiful Doodles by RUNNING PRESS BOOK PUBLISHERS

Each generous-sized page prompts doodlers with playful text and whimsical line drawings. The paperback book includes over 100 pages to complete and create. Launch date: June 9, 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $12.95)

Calico Critters Melanie & Sparky's Playdate by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

When Laurel mouse is looking after her little mouse sister Melanie, and her hound dog friend Sparky, the kids learn that sharing toys is twice the fun. The adorable playset includes two mice, a hound dog, a horse rocker, a red toy car and two additional baby outfits on hangers. Launch date: January 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $16.99)

Imaginetics Goldilocks & the 3 Bears Storybook Playset by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The playset lets kids reenact and embellish the classic Goldilocks and the three bears tale with story magnets. It comes complete with four play figures and 48 magnets. The playset folds closed and latches into a handy box that can travel anywhere. Launch date: January 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $19.99)

Imaginetics Cinderella Storybook Playset by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The playset lets kids reenact and embellish the classic Cinderella fairytale with story magnets. It comes complete with Cinderella and Prince Charming play figures, five play scenes and 60 magnets.  The playset folds closed and latches into a handy box that can travel anywhere. Launch date: January 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $19.99)

Sparky Travel Backpack Kit - Little Passenger by UNIVERSAL MAP

The travel activity backpack includes a 64-page maze book of all 50 states, crossword puzzles chocked full of words and information related to each state, a 64-page word search, a laminated folding map, state geography playing cards and coloring markers. All items are packaged in a clear vinyl, zippered backpack. This item is a 2004 Creative Child Magazine Preferred Choice Award winner. 5/19/2008 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kid's Stepping Stone Kit by MILESTONES PRODUCTS COMPANY

The complete kit includes rainbow rocks, glass gems, glitter and more, so kids will have plenty of creative choices when making their unique stepping stone. Launch date: January 1, 2000. 5/19/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kid's Glow-in-the-Dark Stone Kit by MILESTONES PRODUCTS COMPANY

Kids can make their personalized stones for their backyard using iridescent glitter glass and glow-in-the-dark stars. Each kit contains stepping stone mix, a reusable mold, charcoal stone color, plastic glow-in-the-dark stars and complete, easy-to-follow instructions. Launch date: January 1, 2004. 5/19/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kid's Mosaic Stepping Stone Kit by MILESTONES PRODUCTS COMPANY

The all-inclusive child’s mosaic stepping stone kit allows young children to create a fun, brightly colored, 8” mosaic stone with real stained glass. Four easy-to-follow design templates and complete instructions are also included. Launch date: January 1, 2002. 5/19/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

All About Me Squiggle Stone Kit by MILESTONES PRODUCTS COMPANY

Each kit includes cement mix, a reusable stepping stone mold, reusable letter stamps, real glass “squiggles” and easy to follow instructions. Kids can make a 12” personalized stepping stone for themselves or as a gift for a loved one. Launch date: January 1, 2003. 5/19/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Handprint Keepsake Party Pack by MILESTONES PRODUCTS COMPANY

The kit is perfect for parties or classrooms. Each kit includes ten 11 oz. packets of non-toxic, air-drying clay, ten plastic molds and a set of alphabet stamps — enough material to make ten personalized, handprint plaques. Launch date: January 1, 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Historical Signals and Semaphores Collector's Set by U.S. GAMES SYSTEMS, INC.

The collector’s set teaches kids about maritime signaling techniques in a vivid and interactive way. The set includes a 60-page book full of colorful photos and fascinating information, two playing card decks, two full-color posters, two Morse code flashers, two replica semaphore training dials and more. The book even comes with a special flipbook feature. Launch date: 2007. 5/19/2008 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

How to Balloon Animals Kit by SCHYLLING

The simple and fun kit contains 20 balloons, a balloon pump and an 80-page instruction book.  Step-by-step photos and instructions help users create a variety of balloon shapes, including a dinosaur, teddy bear with a tulip, rabbit, elephant, ram, octopus, mouse, giraffe, dog and lovebirds. Additional balloons and pump refills are available separately. Launch date: October 2004. 5/19/2008 (Price: $9.99)