TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Electronics Product Category

"American Idol" Talent Challenge by KIDdesigns

Do you have what it takes to be the next American Idol? This interactive singing competition allows you to sing along with the original Idols from the show, OR shine on your own by choosing a variety of cool backgrounds, even stages from the show! You also get to control the judges’ comments! 9/4/2007 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Barbie "Shopping Time" Cash Register by KIDdesigns

You can shop, scan and save just like Mom! Pay with cash or credit and have fun shopping at 12 “Stores” with over 200 items! Make special announcements over the microphone. 9/4/2007 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Curious George TV Drawing Pad by HANZAWA

This drawing pad plugs into the TV and features bright, colorful backgrounds and a pop-up drawing tool menu. It is designed for small hands and includes an easy-grip stylus pen and color palette with 180 colors. 8/29/2007 (Price: $11.50)

Spider Man™ Spider-Smart Learning Laptop by KIDdesigns

This Spider-Man™ 3 Movie themed childrens' laptop features 8 learning zones with 48 different activities, Spider-Man® speech from the movie and exciting sound effects, and much more. 8/22/2007 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Take Along Tunes by BABY EINSTEIN

Promote music appreciation and auditory development by introducing your little one to baby-friendly versions of classical masterpieces by Mozart, Vivaldi, Chopin and Rossini with the Baby Einstein Takealong Tunes. A large, easy to press button allows your baby to toggle through seven high quality and enjoyable classical melodies at home, or for on-the-go fun.
  — As of 8.24.10, this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 53 reviews on Target.com and was listed in the top 30 best-selling toys and games. PROS: Engaging and well-designed 8/20/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WhisperPhone Solo XL by HAREBRAIN INC.

Designed for grades 5-adult, WhisperPhone is perfect for speech training, impacting literacy, refining your singing voice, learning lines for a theater performance or speech, learning a new language, and more. 8/17/2007 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WhisperPhone® Solo by HAREBRAIN INC.

WhisperPhone® is a hands-free, acoustical headset designed to help children and adults focus on and hear the individual sounds of words more clearly as they learn by processing language aloud. The voice-feedback headset helps students hear phonemes, the sounds that compose words. "Phonemic awareness is a key predictor of literacy success, according to the National Reading Panel," a representative of Harebrain Inc. told TDmonthly. 8/17/2007 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Happy Tree Friends Mimobot Series 1 by MIMOCO INC.

Giggles, Flippy and Mole are the three cute woodland creatures in this series. Each character is available in 1GB, 2GB and 4GB capacities and comes preloaded with bonus digital content, including a Happy Tree Friends video, screensavers, sound bytes and more. Each character is available in either a “Happy” version or a “Gory” version. The suggested retail price is between $55 and $145. Launch date: July 25, 2007. 8/13/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mimobot Art Toy USB Flash Drives – Core Series 2 by MIMOCO INC.

Nine amnesiac refugees from planet Blõôh have arrived on Earth. Designed by Dino Alberto, the Core Series 2 advances the original Mimobots’ storyline and gives adopters insight into life on Blõôh through interactive, preloaded digital content. All Core Series 2 characters are available in 1GB to 4GB capacities. The suggested retail price is between $55 and $115. Launch date: July 25, 20007. 8/13/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

EyeClops Bionic Eye by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

These microscopes not only plug right into the TV, but also look like cool disembodied eyes. Simply plug in the composite video input and the kid-friendly microscope will magnify everything at 200x and display it on the television screen. According to Jakks Pacific Inc. Director of Corporate Communications Anne-Marie Feliciano, the device will allow kids to “share their discoveries with their friends, family and classroom. This product is a winner of numerous awards, including an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, a Parents Magazine Best Toy Award, a Parenting Magazine Mom-Tested Toy of the Year Award and more. 8/2/2007 (Price: $50.00)

Time Tracker® Visual Timer & Clock by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

It's never been easier…or more fun to keep kids on track with this unique lighted electronic timer. Lighted sections alert kids to time left to complete a task. You can easily program green, yellow and red sections and six sound effects to indicate that time is running out. It teaches time management! Features 180° viewing, large, easy-to-read LCD display, volume control and pause feature. Hundreds of uses! 7/27/2007 (Price: $36.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nostalgic Music Center QB8-PV by ROCK-OLA MFG

This touch-screen-operated digital music system stores up to 2,800 CDs. It features “drag and drop” capability” Most features are managed using “drag and drop” screen controls, Syncs with iPod and networks with other music and image storage devices. Launch date: July 25, 2007. 7/25/2007 (Price: $7295.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Mix Stick 2.0 – Princess by DISNEY

Trendy yet practical, this digital music player plays files in both MP3 and WMA formats. The player features a form-factor shape, 518MB of internal memory, an eight-hour built in rechargeable battery and much more. Other available designs include Pirates of the Caribbean, Hannah Montana, Tinker Bell and High School Musical. Parents can download music for kids at a special youth-content appropriate online media store. Launch date: Fall 2007. 7/25/2007 (Price: $49.99)

mark-my-time™ Digital Metronomes by MARK-MY-TIME LLC

This all-in-one bookmark can fit neatly into a child's stocking and includes a metronome, A440 tuner and practice timer. The metronome allows one to guide a music student with the countdown timer, setting it for 15, 20, 30 minutes or more with the touch of a button. When the practice session is over, an alarm will sound. The cumulative timer can be used to accumulate total practice time over multiple practice sessions. All of these features can be used simultaneously. This product has received awards from the National Association of Music Merchants, iParenting and Children’s Technology Review. ( Watch Video) 7/9/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mark-My-Time™ Digital Bookmark Classroom Packs by MARK-MY-TIME LLC

Mark-My-Time™ Digital Bookmark Classroom Packs contain 20 digital bookmarks in assorted colors, one limited edition black teachers' bookmark and one tote bag. 7/9/2007 (Price: $125.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

mark-my-time™ Digital Bookmark by MARK-MY-TIME LLC

This award-winning digital bookmark allows children to monitor and record their reading times. It features a countdown timer with an alarm, a cumulative timer for multi-session reading, a clock, a replaceable battery and a durable polyethylene body. It may also be used for music practice sessions, math fact practice, cooking and more. It comes in neon green, neon blue and neon purple.
— "The bookmark is compatible with small, paperback books, yet [the] screen is large enough to read clearly and [the] buttons are easy to operate," reported Teresa Wilson, a mother of four who reviewed this product for a TDmonthly Roundtable. ( Watch Video) 7/9/2007 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Push Lights by COLORI USA/TATIRI

Kids feel safe and sleep tight with tatiri's push light. Decorative night light. It's battery operated! Launch Date: July 2007 7/3/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Transformers Head of the Class Activity Station by KIDdesigns

The Transformers Head of the Class Activity Station brings on the learning with 48 action-packed activities contained in eight different modes. By completing activities, players find and capture different Decepticons, ultimately leading to a showdown with Megatron. The toy transforms from a collectible, detailed display bust of Optimus Prime into a super-cool activity center. Personalize the experience by adding the child's name, spelling lists and math problems. The Activity Station also features real-time English-to-Spanish translation of select works and instructions. Launch date: June 19, 2007. 6/29/2007 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Transformers Trans-Portable Activity Center by KIDdesigns

Kids can learn and play anywhere their next mission takes them with the Transformers Transportable Activity Center.  Cool Transformers graphics and sounds keep things fun while they learn math, spelling, logic, memory games and more.  There are six learning zones with 36 fun activities, including great games like Hangman, Word Jumble, Snake and many more.  Personalize the experience by adding the child's name, spelling lists and math problems.  The Activity Center also features real-time English-to-Spanish translation of select works and instructions. Launch Date: June 19, 2007. 6/29/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Night Sky Projector Clock™ by UNCLE MILTON INDUSTRIES INC.

The Night Sky Projector Clock brings time and space into any room. Project the time and any one of three space images on the ceiling or wall of any room. The clock includes interchangeable stars, planet and moon projection slides, and alarm and snooze functions. 6/28/2007 (Price: $39.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Secret Sounds Ultrasonic Listener™ by UNCLE MILTON INDUSTRIES INC.

This small hand-held device lets the user listen to sounds outside of normal audible hearing range. Kids can use it to search for animals that make ultrasonic sounds like bats and crickets, as well as to search for many household items that also emit ultrasonic sound. The set includes headphones and a bat sound emitter for immediate play. 6/28/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Headphonzz by APPLAUSE LLC.

This bear face with headphones offers a hip and cool way for kids to rock to their music. Each battery-operated Headphonzz character has speakers in the ears. Kids simply attach the adaptor to an MP3 player and press the ear to hear their music. Launch date: June 2007. 6/25/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Family Guy Stewie IZMO – USB Interactive Toy by BAZOO GLOBAL LLC

This computer entertainment accessory responds to keystrokes with eye blinks, waves of his arms, a light-up laser and several phrases, including “Stop mocking me!” and “What do you know about the machine?!” The IZMO comes with a USB port cable, a software CD and an easy-to-follow keystroke guide. Launch date: November 2006. 6/25/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hello Kitty IZMO – USB Interactive Toy by BAZOO GLOBAL LLC

This computer entertainment accessory responds to keystrokes with fluttering wings, waves of her twinkling wand, turns of her head and magical and enchanting sounds. The IZMO comes with a USB port cable, a software CD and an easy-to-follow keystroke guide. Launch date: January 2007. 6/25/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BlueQ Wristband by BQ WIRELESS

This is the world’s first bluetooth-enabled wristband. Whenever a call comes in, the wristband will vibrate, allowing the user to discreetly know that a call is coming in. This is perfect for at school, at work, at the movies or anywhere at all. Users will no longer need to worry about not hearing the phone ring or forgetting to turn the ringer off. The wristband can be customized with a variety of Qskins. 6/22/2007 (Price: $40.00)