TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Furniture & Decor Product Category

Creative Projects Table by THE STEP2 COMPANY

The art desk features an extra large table surface with molded-in storage trays and storage cups for art supplies. A wooden shelf provides convenient storage and can be repositioned to turn a personal desk into a table for two or more children. Launch date: Fall 2008. 12/19/2007 (Price: $129.99)

Pirate Joe Carpet by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Break out the pirate ship and set sail for lands unknown... but don't hurt your knees during the voyage. Children will love sprawling on this wonderful, New Zealand Wool, pirate-themed floor carpet. Measuring nearly 5' x 5' the Pirate Joe carpet will thrill and delight boys and girls alike. Made of New Zealand Wool. 12/7/2007 (Price: $250.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Summer Butterfly Carpet by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Get out the butterfly net! This beautifully designed, soft carpet will fill a child's room with softness, grace and flying fun. Measuring nearly 5' x 5' the Summer Butterfly carpet will inspire dreams of flight. Made of durable acrylic. 12/7/2007 (Price: $170.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lisa Albin Design - Mod Rocker - Maple by IGLOOPLAY

The bent ply rocking chair will appeal to a child’s innate interest in movement as well as scale, organic form, material variation and color. The chair’s design provides an easy rock to mellow children and provides comfort while reading or playing. The rocking chair even features secret below nook to store stuffed animals. Cherry wood and walnut versions of the chair are available. Launch date: May 2006. ( Watch Video) 12/5/2007 (Price: $285.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The DrawBasket™ by IDEAON LLC

This double-walled wastebasket accepts three standard, letter-size sheets in the slots between its walls. The sheets wrap around its exterior, decorating it with drawings, printouts, photos, magazine covers and more. To display artwork, one simply pulls up the top ring, removes any existing sheets, and inserts three 8.5" x 11" sheets into the slots. Four colors are available. “Every child needs a wastebasket, and the DrawBasket is by far the most appealing one,” Guy Zilberman of Ideaon LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $24.99)

2 LED Flex-Neck Reading Light Blue w/Yellow Stars by LIGHTWEDGE

The portable Flex-Neck Reading Light clips onto almost anything. The versatile lamp features a flexible, metal gooseneck that points two bright LED lights in any desired direction. “LEDs are extremely energy efficient for super-long battery life,” Great Point Light Project Manager Nichole Wright told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007.c 11/27/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

2 LED Flex-Neck Reading Light Baseball by LIGHTWEDGE

The Flex-Neck Reading Light is extremely portable and clips onto almost anything. The versatile lamp features a flexible, metal gooseneck that points two bright LED lights in any desired direction. Other available varieties include Soccer, Translucent Bubblegum, Light Green Camo and much more. “The Flex-Neck Reading Lights use LEDs, [which] do not get hot…[or] burn out,” Great Point Light Project Manager Nichole Wright told TDmonthly. “They will last more than 10,000 hours!” Launch date: September 2007. 11/27/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Matrix Glider by DUTAILIER

The new Matrix Glider collection is Dutailier’s latest innovation (worldwide patent pending) in comfort and motion seating. With this new collection, Dutailier wanted to explore even further the concept of personalization and is now introducing gliders that offer complete morphology adaptability. MSRP ranges from $649 to $1,199, as there are 20 different product configurations with a choice of 125 fabrics and more than 20 finishes. “The specialty stores will have great success with this kind of product as they can spend the time with their consumer to build a perfectly personalized glider for them,” Product Manager Dave Savard of Dutailier told TDmonthly. “Style, look, comfort, fabric and finish can be personalized.” Launch date: October 2007. ( Watch Video) 11/9/2007 (Price: $649) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classroom Organizer by JONTI-CRAFT INC.

The highly-functional storage unit measures 48”W x 15”D x 40”H and features removable folder partitions and shelves for large cubby trays. The unit is mounted on heavy-duty casters, which makes the unit mobile, stable and durable. The organizer, designed for 20 students, is protected with a KYDZTuff finish and comes with a lifetime warranty. This product is a 2007 Instructor Magazine Teachers’ Pick Award winner. 11/5/2007 (Price: $501.70) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TykeLight by MOBI Technologies, Inc.

The TykeLight casts the perfect glow of light for play under the covers, inside tents, in the backyard and for outings down darkened hallways. The TykeLight lights the way and becomes the security friend for any wanderer. Parents can also check on little explorers without disturbing their sleep with the soft-glow nightlight feature. Long-lasting, rechargeable batteries and kid-friendly design make the TykeLight the perfect playtime friend day or night. TykeLight is fully rechargeable and will deliver many adventures for little tykes over the years. 10/23/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zolo Laundry Bag by DIABOLO PUPPETS

The monster-shaped laundry bag can be used to store laundry or toys to keep a child’s room organized. The monster is bright and funky with striped horns, blue accents, red lips and white teeth. The bag features a loop behind the horns for easy hanging. 10/19/2007 (Price: $75.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kid's Recliner by BASELINE SPORTS

Baseline's Sports Licensed Kid's Recliner is a perfect fit for that twinkle in Dads or Grandpa's eye on Gameday. It’s made in the USA in North Carolina and custom built for each customer. The manufacturer said that it stands out as the only upholstered kid's recliner that looks just like dad's or mom's. The chair can be designed with logos from the NFL, College sports, MLB, NBA or even Nascar! ( Watch Video) 10/2/2007 (Price: $149.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

2000 Deluxe Electric Football Oak Wood Game Table by MIGGLE TOYS INC

The electric football game is played on an oak wood table that uses a vibration system. The game comes with an instructional DVD, a playbook and two sets of legs, allowing the game can be played on a tabletop or on the stand-alone game table. The game board measures 24” x 48”. 10/2/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Emily Mini Crib by MILLION DOLLAR BABY

Born from the company’s best-selling Emily Crib, the Emily Mini Crib was created to meet the budget of a growing family aimed at conserving space. It was also designed as a complementary piece to any nursery. The crib comes with a pad and has four-level mattress support. The crib “converts to a twin bed with bed rail kit M4799 (sold separately). [It is] available in Ebony, Amber, Cherry, Natural, Coffee, Oak and White colors. It meets and exceeds all U.S. safety standards,” Regina Diaz of Million Dollar Baby told TDmonthly. 9/25/2007 (Price: $150.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playtime Table by TAG TOYS INC.

Large, sturdy yet economical play table. Easy-clean, scratch-resistant table top surface, made of high impact laminate, will stand up to rigors of active child play. Easy assembly-just attach leg sides with 8 screws. 9/20/2007 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Choo Choo Chest by TAG TOYS INC.

"All aboard who's going aboard!" Transport toys to and from all locations quickly and easily. Solid hardwood construction with sturdy, easy-roll casters for all floor surfaces. Large capacity, fun design and easy for the child to push, pull, turn, and deliver all toys to their destination on time. 9/20/2007 (Price: $115.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mobile Toy Storage Tower by TAG TOYS INC.

Why dig through a large toy box to find a certain toy when you can store, sort, organize, and move just as many toys from place to place with this unique unit. Boxes, with clear view plexiglas windows and convenient handles holes, stack and nest securely to conserve space. Each Box is large enough to hold several toys, yet not too heavy to lift. 9/20/2007 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Art Supplies Caddy by TATUTINA INC.

Tatutina's wooden art caddy comes with wheels for fun wheeling around on any table. 6 compartments hold many brushes, pens, pencils, scissors, rulers, you name it! Painted in our fun "art" motif to coordinate with other Tatutina products. All paints are non-toxic (exceeded ASTM safety testing). 9/20/2007 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Jungle Animals Peg Board by TATUTINA INC.

Tatutina durable peg boards are made of MDF wood, and painted with non-toxic paints (exceeded ASTM safety testing). Each peg board comes with hardware for easy hanging with a keyhole mount on the back. Fully assembled and coordinates with other Tatutina products. Painted in our bright designs and patterns so its fun for children to hang their clothes! 9/20/2007 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Kids' Wooden Recipe Box by TATUTINA INC.

This fun recipe box was designed for small children, however, can be used by anyone! Made of durable wood and painted with non-toxic paints (exceeded ASTM safety testing), the lid lifts right to help little fingers and the inside holds over 200 4x6 recipe cards (not included). A recipe card divider is included to help organize those family recipes. 9/20/2007 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gator by BIG BELLY BANKS

This 23" wooden Gator can swallow a lot of coins in his big belly, keeping them safe for that big spend. Gator and his friends are patented and handcrafted in the Adirondacks. They can be personalized upon request. ( Watch Video) 9/19/2007 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cozy Cabin Twin Bed and Play Area by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Made in Germany, this bed designed to fit the USA twin mattress. Cozy cabin offers an option to have a twin bed under the canopy or use it alone and the cabin is a play area.. Or for the younger child, simply put a mattress on the floor inside the cabin! What a great way to transition from crib to “big bed”. The wooden dowels hold the decorative blue striped fabric rooftop; or sew your own fabric. Ships knocked down, easy to assemble instructions included. Launch date: September 1, 2007 ( Watch Video) 9/14/2007 (Price: $2000.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatutina Art Bookends by TATUTINA INC.

Tatutina's brightly painted bookends are a wonderful addition to any artist's room. Presented with art books or art supplies, this set will make a quality gift for any age.  Each bookend measures approximately 5.5” x 3.5” x 8”. “All Tatutina products are constructed with quality wood, designed with colorful motifs, and painted with non-toxic water-based paints. We stand behind every product we ship and provide superior customer service,” Roberta O’Neill, director of sales for Tatutina, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007. 8/22/2007 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chess and Checkers Game Table by WOOD EXPRESSIONS INC.

A brilliant addition to any game room, but even the most elegant living room will welcome this intriguing centerpiece. This beautiful Wood Game Table elegantly displays a gorgeous chess and checker board. Looking for the game pieces? You will find them discreetly tucked away in the storage drawer. This will become your most treasured piece of furniture in your home! A great game table for any home. 8/14/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CD/DVD Skateboard Wall Mount Storage Rack by SOUNDKASE BY SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES

Genuine wooden skateboard deck. Holds 12 DVD’s or 20 CD’s. Black ABS mounting brackets. Easy mounting installation. 8/13/2007 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]