TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Creative Activities Product Category
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Dinosaur Fossil Kit by
SCHYLLINGThe kit contains skeleton pieces that allow kids to create their very own dinosaur. Six different dinosaurs are available in the line: Mammoth, Pteranodon, Triceratops, Stegasaurus, Velciraptor and Tyrannosaurus. Six boxes come in each display case. Launch date: January 2007. 5/19/2008 (Price: $2.99)
Unicorn Costume by
SARAHS SILKSThe complete, one-piece silk costume comes with hood wings and a tail. The costume features a Velcro closure at the neck, allowing kids to easily get in and out of the costume themselves. The costume’s soft silk material is comfortable and itch-free. A dragon costume is also available. Launch date: December 2007. 5/19/2008 (Price: $45.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Princess Dress and Hat by
SARAHS SILKSThe soft and shiny silk princess dress comes with flowing, georgette silk sleeves and a matching hat. The combination is available in pink and rainbow, or turquoise and lavender. The MSRP is $20-$65. Launch date: February 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $20)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] LaQ Free Style Pallet by
LaQ USA, Inc.The kit allows anyone to create a variety of spheres. The unique shape and clever angles of the block pieces opens an infinite possibility for hours of creative fun for children and adults. Children will love the fun snapping noise when piecing the parts together. Various LaQ kits with moving parts are also available. Launch date: May 1, 2008.
( Watch Video) 5/19/2008 (Price: $70.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Sweet Hearts Jewelry Kit by
MELISSA & DOUGThe colorful jewelry set comes in a handy wooden box and includes five laces and more than 150 beads in a variety of shapes, colors and patterns. Kids can create an array of necklaces and bracelets.
— “I like the new travel and craft kits by Melissa & Doug. We sell at least one a week,” Bob Colbert, owner of The Toy Box in Searcy, Ark., told
TDmonthly in April 2008.
— “Craft kits by Melissa & Doug,” Kathy Byrd, owner of
Fantasy Island Toys in Fairhope, Ala., told
TDmonthly in April 2008, when asked to name the best-selling kit her store.
— In April 2008, more than 5 percent of the 50 retailers who spoke with
TDmonthly singled out craft kits by Melissa & Doug as best-selling craft kits. 5/8/2008 (Price: $9.99)
Paint Ceramic Beads by
ALEX BRANDSKids can design and paint their own ceramic beads and create personalized bracelets, necklaces and keychains. The kit includes 16 square beads, 10 shaped beads, two large heart pendants, six ceramic paints, two brushes, two keychain accessories, glass seed beads, ball chains, elastic and easy instructions. This item is an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award winner.
— “Any arts and craft kits by Alex sell really well,” Linda Angel, owner of
Kidoodles Toys in Norman, Okla., told
TDmonthly in April 2008.
— “Our best-selling craft kits are bead kits by Alex. …[We sell] at least three or four every day,” Gary Timmerding, manager of
Johnny’s Toys in Covington, Ky., told
TDmonthly in April 2008.
— Over one-fourth of the 50 retailers who spoke with
TDmonthly in spring 2008 named Alex kits as best-selling kits in their stores. 5/8/2008
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Patch-a-Peel Purse by
ALEX BRANDSKids can create their own beautiful handbag with this kit, which comes with a canvas purse, adhesive gems, more than 160 precut, sticky fabric shapes and easy instructions. This product is an iParenting Media Award winner.
— “Alex is our number one activity set … [and] make-your-own purse is good right now,” Joyce Matthews, owner of Just 4 Fun in St. Simon’s Island, Ga., told
TDmonthly in April 2008.
— In April 2008, Steve Ricks, owner of My Story House Toys in Roswell, Ga., told
TDmonthly that his store sells “maybe one a day” of this particular item.
— Six of 50 retailers who spoke with
TDmonthly in spring 2008 singled out this particular item as the best-selling kit in their stores. 5/8/2008
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Hearts & Crafts by
ALEX BRANDSThe kit comes in a heart-shaped keepsake box and includes materials and instructions on how to make 25 heart-themed projects, including a stuffed bear, treasure box, brooch and heart garland. Kids can use the materials for cardmaking, scrapbooking, sewing, embroidery and beading. “Hearts & Crafts is a unique craft kit, with colorful high quality components, clear and easy instructions,” Alex-Panline USA Inc. Director of Communications Elin Kabo told
TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2008. 5/5/2008 (Price: $33.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Silkscreen Factory by
ALEX BRANDSThe kit lets kids create colorful, silkscreen art on t-shirts, bags and cards. The kit comes with 14 stencil designs, silk sheets, four bright ink colors, a bandana and simple instructions. Refill kits are available separately. “ALEX kits include stylish stencil designs, brightly colored inks and quality components. Instructions are clear and easy!” Alex-Panline USA Inc. Director of Communications Elin Kabo told
TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2008. 5/5/2008 (Price: $24.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Arc de Triomphe by
PAPERLANDMARKSThis is a replica of the ceremonial arch standing at the top of the Champs Élysées, commemorate Napoleon's victories. The replica measures 6-1/2” x 3-1/2” x 6-1/2” when assembled. 5/5/2008 (Price: $20.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Villa Savoye by
PAPERLANDMARKSThe Parisian family weekend house is a well-known architectural presentation of the international style. The model is made on a 1:200 scale and is available with either white or dark gray windows. The replica measures 8-1/2” x 7-12” x 4” when assembled. 5/5/2008 (Price: $20.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Ronchamp Chapel by
PAPERLANDMARKSThis is a replica of the Notre Dame du Haut, a chapel designed by world famous Swiss-born French architect Le Corbusier. The model is designed on a 1:175 scale and measures 10” x 8” x 5-1/2” when assembled. 5/5/2008 (Price: $20.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Rally by
HAMA - MALTE HAANING PLASTIC ASThe set includes 4,000 beads, two large square pegboards, 11 bead supports, a color-printed design sheet, instructions and ironing paper. Kids can use the kit to create four cars. “Hama offers the best quality beads for ironing – [it] stands up to all safety tests!” Hama – Malte haanic Plastic A/S Export Manager Steen Fabian Jensen told
TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2008. 5/5/2008
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Pony Fun by
HAMA - MALTE HAANING PLASTIC ASThe set includes 6,000 beads, three large square pegboards, a color-printed design sheet, instructions and ironing paper. Kids can create two large ponies, a girl and small accessories. Launch date: April 2008. 5/5/2008 (Price: $12.75)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Jacquard Products - Tie Dye Kits by
JACQUARD PRODUCTSKits include the Funky Groovy Tie Dye Kit and the Large Tie Dye Kit. The Funky Groovy Tie Dye Kit contains three primary colors of Procion MX dye in applicator bottles, gloves, rubber bands, soda ash and written instructions. Enough product to do up to 5 shirts. The Large Tie Dye Kit dyes up to 15 adult T-shirts and contains primary colors of pre-measured procion dye powder in applicators, soda ash dye fixer, rubber bands, rubber gloves, an extra applicator bottle for mixing secondary colors and simple instructions. Launch Date: January 2010.
( Watch Video) 5/5/2008 (Price: $19.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book by
ABRAMS BOOKSThe interactive journal is based on Greg Heffley’s own “diary,” and encourages children to express themselves in a new way. The book comes complete with a full-color comics section featuring the collected cartoons of Greg Heffley and his best friend, Rowley. Launch date: October 2008. 5/5/2008 (Price: $10.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] KIDSCA$H Workbook by
THE CASH MANAGEMENT CONNECTIONThe workbook teaches children basic budgeting and goal-setting skills, and guides them through a whole year of tracking what they earn, spend and save. “Kids wouldn't pick it, but parents would (and do),” Maureen Dolan Rosen of The Cash Management told
TDmonthly. Launch date: 2001. 5/1/2008 (Price: $13.95)
Klutz - My Style Studio: Design & Trace Your Own Fashions by
SCHOLASTICThe kit comes with four pages of line art on plastic clings, line art of a figure on clear plastic, two pattern plates with four textures each, eight colored pencils, 50 sheets punched tracing paper, a sketching pencil, a pencil sharpener, an eraser and a fine-tip pen. Launch date: August 2008. 5/1/2008 (Price: $19.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Scribble Puzzle ABC's – Zoo Friends by
SCRIBBLE MATSThe puzzle features 24 big, chunky pieces and four non-toxic crayons. The puzzle’s draw-and-wipe surface allows kids to draw again and again, letting their imagination flourish. The puzzle is available in six varieties and measures 12-1/2" X 15" when assembled. This item is a 2007 Dr. Toy Best Product Award winner. “Scribble Puzzles keep the imagination and energy going!” Arlene Tucker of Scribble Mats told
TDmonthly. “The color on- wipe off signature surface allows a child to create with crayon till infinity.” Launch date: Fall 2007. 5/1/2008 (Price: $5.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Glitter Jewelry Sticker Activity Book by
DOVER PUBLICATIONSThe kit comes with a brown-eyed miss waiting to be adorned with 29 reusable sticker trinkets, bracelets, earrings, rings and more. All of the jewels are highlighted with a dash of glitter to make them extra dazzling.
— “We sell the small sticker books by Dover and each customer buys at least two or three, so we sell 20 or 25 a month,” Beth Gandes, owner of The Toy Shop in Lexington, Ky., told
TDmonthly in March 2008.
— Five percent of 40 retailers who spoke with
TDmonthly in March 2008 named sticker sets as one of their best-selling travel items.
— Many other sticker activity sets are available, including Little Advent Calendar, Egyptian Temple, Coral Reef, Jurassic Dinosaurs, Alice in Wonderland, Police Station and Camping Fun. 4/30/2008 (Price: $1.50)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Imaginetics - Bob the Builder – The Machine Shelter by
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLCThe 13-piece travel playset is based on the popular series “Bob the Builder.” Each piece is magnetized, so kids can create and recreate scenes endlessly.
— Three of 40 retailers agreed in March 2008 that Imaginetics are the best-selling travel games in their stores.
— Fifteen percent of retailers who spoke with
TDmonthly in March 2008 said magnetic playsets are the best-selling travel products in their stores.
— "Any type of small travel games and magnetic stickers, such as Imaginetics," Jamie Burdette, owner of LB Toys in Media, Pa., told
TDmonthly in March 2008, when asked to name his best-selling travel toy. 4/30/2008 (Price: $4.99)
Everything Pirates! by
ALEX BRANDSThis 40-page, pirate-themed, interactive activity book comes with an eye patch, a compass, a bandana, face paint crayons, play coins, temporary tattoos, a treasure map and more. The book measures 9” x 9”.
— “We have a whole section on travel. Alex is a big one for us,” Jane Beck, owner of B.J. Beck’s Toys in Cedarburg, Wis., told
TDmonthly in March 2008.
— Five percent of retailers who spoke with
TDmonthly in March 2008 named Alex as the maker of the most popular travel toys.
— Pirate themes appear to be in, with over 7 percent of retailers who spoke with
TDmonthly in March 2008 naming a pirate-themed item as a best-selling toy in their store. 4/30/2008
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Quickie Glue™ by
SAKURA OF AMERICAThe glue pen is mess-free, offering kids the convenience of glue in a design that is easy to hold and manipulate. The pen forms a “temporary bond when clear, so kids can move around items. When the glue is blue, the bond is permanent,” Sakura of America Marketing Assistant Linda Lyon told
TDmonthly. 4/28/2008 (Price: $2.49)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Bird in Tree Sketchbook by
eeBoo corp.The drawing book comes with 60 blank pages. A matching oil pastel set is also available. “Beautiful artwork packaging [will] inspire little artists!” Roisin Ross of eeBoo Corp. told
TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2008. 4/28/2008 (Price: $6.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Bird in Tree Oil Pastels by
eeBoo corp.The kit comes with oil pastels in 48 different colors. Launch date: February 2008. 4/28/2008 (Price: $13.00)
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