TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--General Toys Product Category

4M Fridge Rover by TOYSMITH

Wind up this little rover and let it go on the fridge. It will grip and go up and down on the fridge surface, defying the force of gravity. The wheels grip the surface because the magnet pulls the Fridge Rover firmly against the fridge. Measure about 2 by 2 by 1 /12 inches. 9/17/2012 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Magic Castle - Pegasus with Princess and Vanity by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This playful set includes a Princess with a detachable purple skirt, a white pegasus with wings that rotate to simulate flight, a mirrored vanity, and plenty of other accessories. In total there are 74 pieces. 9/17/2012 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Magic Castle - Royal Dressing Room by PLAYMOBIL INC.

This set is fit for royalty. 36 pieces include: a candle holder, pedestal stand, dressing table, mirrors, canister, stool with cushion, goblet, chest perfume bottle, trunk, dressmaker form, and more. 9/17/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartMax Flower Power by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

These magnetic flower pieces can be assembled into beautiful blooms. Compatible with other SmartMax building sets. 9/17/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playmobil Magic Castle - Princess with Pegasus Carriage by PLAYMOBIL INC.

A horse and carriage Playmobil set. Inspires storytelling and creative play. Includes pegasus horse, carriage, princess doll figure. Princess figure height 7.5 cm tall. 25 plastic pieces. High quality Playmobil construction. 9/17/2012 (Price: $23.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ignition Series - Color-Changing Crystals by THAMES & KOSMOS

With this kit, kids can grow amazing crystals that change color. Learn about the chemical reaction that causes the beautiful shift in colors, and examine the factors that influence the reaction. Conduct a chemical analysis to better understand why the color change occurs. Show off the crystal creations in two special locking display cases.
— In a Fall 2013 survey, three out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Thames & Kosmos was a best-selling brand of science toy. 9/17/2012 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tinkertoy® Transit Bldg Set by K'NEX BRANDS

The Tinkertoy® Transit Building Set is designed to encourage young builders to play and learn. Builders ages 3+ can create a train, garage, bridge and more or accelerate their imagination with other ideas. The colorful guide provides a variety of ideas for all building skill levels. The Tinkertoy® Transit set includes 150 durable, plastic pieces including spools, straight rods, bendable rods, wheels, eyes, two buildable figures and more. Comes in a durable box with lid for easy storage and portability. 9/17/2012 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tinkertoy® Animals Bldg Set by K'NEX BRANDS

The Tinkertoy® Animals Building Set is designed to encourage young builders to play and learn. Builders ages 3+ can create a fish, turtle, mouse and other familiar creatures or let their imagination go wild to make their own creations. The colorful guide provides a variety of ideas for all building skill levels. The newly redesigned Tinkertoy® pieces snap together and stay together for long-lasting play. The Tinkertoy® Animals set includes 78 durable, plastic pieces including spools, straight rods, bendable rods, eyes, ears, a buildable figure and more. Comes in a durable box with lid for easy storage and portability. 9/17/2012 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Finger Printing Art Set - Dinosaurs by NATURAL PRODUCTS LTD

Each color printed tin contains 10 colored pencils, 10 stamps and 3 inkpads, plus a color 'idea sheet'. Kids press their fingers into the non-toxic ink pads, then stamp their fingertips onto a piece of paper. Kids then can use the included stamps (featuring eyes, dinosaur teeth, and more) and colored pencils to add detail to their prehistoric creations. 9/14/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crunch a Color Conversation Starters by TINY GREEN BEE LLC

Crunch a Color Conversation Starters brings the whole family together at mealtime by inspiring creative thinking and healthy discussions. Chock-full of curious questions and delightful dilemmas, these 104 conversation starters help kids share their thoughts, grow their ideas, and make mealtime fun. Developed with teachers, parents and kids, Crunch a Color® Conversation Starters spark interesting, open-ended discussions that are engaging for kids (and adults) of all ages.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys
— As of 1/17/2013 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 22 reviews on Amazon.com. 9/11/2012 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MIM Doll & Accessories by MAKE IT MINE LLC

Make It Mine is now offering a revolutionary new line of dolls that are a first-of-its-kind line of high-quality, fun, fully customizable, poseable, play dolls and accessories. This innovative combination of features make the dolls stand alone. They are 16-inch premium ball-jointed play dolls, with changeable wigs, changeable eyes and 15 articulated joints that separate to allow for changeable parts. From the dolls’ faces to their eyes, wigs, torsos, hands, feet and clothing, These dolls’ parts and accessories are interchangeable, so a girl can make her doll a black-haired, brown-eyed soccer player one minute and a pink-haired, purple-eyed mermaid the next.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $89.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kaleidograph® by KALEIDOGRAPH DESIGN

Crystalline geometries in brilliant color...the 9 die-cut cards (and 3 solid backers) of the Kaleidograph™ can be arranged into billions of designs. Based upon geometry in nature, the Kaleidograph upholds the tradition of the original creative design toys of the Froebel Kindergarten system that are known to have influenced Albert Einstein, Frank Lloyd Wright, Buckminster Fuller, Piet Mondrian, and design education at the Bauhaus. Like the floral forms found in nature, the Kaleidograph Flora is based on interconnected circular radial forms which can be assembled and overlaid into hundreds of millions of possible patterns. Richly personal and environmentally friendly, the Kaleidograph Flora is a toy for all ages. It fosters creativity, rewards with surprise, and brings out the designer in everyone.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys, 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20 9/11/2012 (Price: $12.99)

Fruits & Veggies Wooden Magnetic Set by MUDPUPPY PRESS

Each wooden magnet shows a stylized fruit or vegetable as illustrated by Jen Skelley: lemon, peach, radish, lime, kiwi, potato, garlic, mushroom, asparagus, blueberry, pineapple, raspberry, celery, strawberry, peapod, chili pepper, watermelon, orange, broccoli, pear, eggplant, avocado, grapefruit, cantelope, grapes, bananas, bell pepper, pumpkin, carrots, apple, corn, cherry, and tomato. Make your own green market on the refrigerator or any metal surface. The full magnetic backing will hold the letter firmly in position. Magnetic pieces are made of 80% recycled wood. Package contains 85% recycled paper and is printed with nontoxic inks.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Worlds Together Series by MASTER COMMUNICATIONS

Worlds Together is a new excellent educational film series that explores a number of the world’s most out of the way places seen from the viewpoint of a curious traveler. Each documentary in the series introduces their culture, history, food, geography, and people. The series includes East Africa, Ethiopia, and West Africa. Approximately 25 minutes are included per country. Features include close-captioning and a free Teacher’s Guide.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Multiplication Master Electronic Flash Card™ by LEARNING RESOURCES INC.

A handheld flash-card game that targets tricky times tables. Kids can play just the ones they want or select them all. Answer as many problems (numbers 0–12) as they can in 60 seconds. Vertical problem format, 2 skill levels, timed/untimed modes, plus fun sound effects. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Coin Blasters by KLUTZ

Few things are as satisfying as the THONK! of hitting a target. With Coin Blaster Arcade, even novice sharpshooters can flick coins with surprising speed and accuracy using the included “coin blasters” — the world’s first coin-operated, finger-powered mini-cannons, only from Klutz. The book is full of awesome tabletop target games including Hot Shot Hoops, Break the Bank, Skee Coin, and Penny Putt Golf. Ten different games test your coin blasting mastery and let you dominate the kitchen table.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $19.99)

WrapStar Mic by FIRST ACT

WrapStar is the first mic kids can bend and twist. With 3 feet of bendability, kids can get all wrapped up in the fun. Each color includes three fun sound effects, and the built-in speaker provides ultimate creative freedom.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shark Teeth Excavation Kit! by DISCOVER WITH DR. COOL

Excavate 3 genuine shark teeth just like a real paleontologist. Buried inside the shark tooth shaped digging brick shark-lovers will uncover 3 different species of shark teeth. This hands-on kit includes an excavation tool, brush, magnifying glass, full-color information guide, and an activity booklet with 10 fun games, puzzles, and challenges to complete. This is a must have gift for anyone who loves sharks. The genuine specimens in this kit are each millions of years old. This educational gift is a great way to start a fossil collection. Launch date: August 2012.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys; 2012 Seal of Approval - Parent Tested, Parent Approved; 2012 Dr. Toy 10 Best Socially Responsible Products. 9/11/2012 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stunt Squadron by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Customize this fleet of 5 durable foam planes with color-in stickers, markers, and metallic accents. The soft but tough foam bodies are easy to assemble and perfect for indoor or outdoor use. Wingspan measures 7". For ages 5 and up.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys, 2012 Dr.Toy Best 20 for $20 9/11/2012 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HYDRODYNAMIC DELUXE Building Set by BRIDGE STREET TOYS

This set comes with a large tray and footing in which kids build the structure. The tray measures approximately 10 inches by 16 inches by 3 inches deep. The tray and the footing are both white. The footing has a grid of 12 holes for columns (4 x 3 configuration). Build the structure using the footing in the tray for the base, place the submersible pump in the tray, add water until it completely covers the inlet on the pump, and then enjoy reconfiguring the pipes, opening and closing valves and watching the action. When one takes the set down, all the parts pack into the tray, the plastic lid snaps on and it can be safely stored away for future use.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $89.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Omnitrix Touch by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

Simply touch the face to unlock the most technologically advanced Omnitrix ever created. The pop up touch pad allows kids to discover over 40 sounds and three separate modes of play. Mode one allows kids to hear 7 Alien voices, while mode two has ambient sounds that kids can overlay their own sound effects onto and create beats. Mode 3 allows them to replicate the DNA code found in other Ben 10 items to unlock secret messages from Azmuth, the creator of the Omnitrix.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $24.99)

Edu-Weights by EDUSHAPE LTD.

Don't tell baby that they are only 1.5 ounces. Edushape's Edu-Weights look like barbells, but are really rattle/shakers designed to stimulate babies and encourage development of their fine/gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, auditory sensory stimulation and visual stimulation. Specifically designed with high contrast colors, pattern and different textures. For ages 3 months and up. Launch date: June 2012. 9/10/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Orbeez RC Ladybug Scooper by TINY LOVE

Power up the remote and make this Ladybug Scooper scoot around the floor collecting Orbeez into it's shell. The Ladybug Scooper blinks, lights up and makes chirping sounds as it moves around cleaning up. Kids can also push the Ladybug Scooper manually to collect all of the Orbeez. After the press of a button, the Ladybug Scooper will dispense the Orbeez to start the fun all over again. 8/29/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Orbeez Flower Power Light Show by TINY LOVE

Lights. Movement. Magic. Orbeez are soft and squishy, wet and wacky, fun and funky, bouncy and beautiful. They start off hard and tiny. Add water and they grow to more than 150 times their original size. Create a one-of-a-kind night light with translucent petals, swirling Orbeez and color-changing LEDs. Turn out the room lights and watch the Orbeez project a stunning, moving light show on the ceiling. Batteries not included. 8/29/2012 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartMax Racers by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

These race cars can be used with other SmartMax race track sets. SmartMax is the magnetic discovery concept that allows children, even from a very early age, to experience both the wonders of magnetism and the fascinating world of construction in a safe way. The extra-large pieces make it easy for small children to manipulate them. The magnets have the ideal strength for easy assembly and breakdown of constructions. SmartMax is carefully designed to meet and exceed the world’s toughest safety requirements, including giant-sized, non-swallowable 1.8” diameter metal balls and inaccessible magnets encased in specially sonic-welded bars. 8/23/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]