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

Scented Scoops by BEGINAGAIN

Scented Scoops is an ice cream party playset that smells good enough to eat. The 6”x9” beech wood serving tray holds six, three-inch White birch “cones”. Each cone can be topped with one or more of the six, deliciously scented two-inch “scoops” made from 100% compostable corn starch bio-resin (two vanilla, two chocolate and two strawberry. Great for role-play, Scented Scoops is recommended for ages 4+

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NORTH EAST 12/4/2013 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO City Starter Set by LEGO

Build your own adventures with the LEGO® City Starter Set featuring 5 minifigures, an ambulance, police motorcycle, fire truck and accessories.
— In a May 2015 survey, four of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that LEGO was their best-selling line of construction toys.

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NORTH EAST
NORTH WEST 12/4/2013 (Price: $29.99)

Squigz by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

Apply pressure to two Squigz. Air rushes out and the fun rushes in! Connecting to each other and to any solid, non-porous surface - Squigz are a species all their own. They flex. They stick. They suck people into creativity. Once they take hold, it takes some pull to separate them. When Squigz POP! in protest - you’ll have to admit… your hands and ears are shamelessly delighted!
— Jenni Mallory, manager of Magic Box LTD in New Orleans, La., told TDmonthly in a March 2014 survey that Squigz was a best-selling product.
— David Castillo, vice president of The Red Balloon Toy Store in Salt Lake City, Utah, told TDmonthly in a November 2014 survey that Squigz from Fat Brain Toys is one of their store's best-selling toys.


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NORTH EAST
NORTH WEST 12/4/2013 (Price: $24.95)

Demolition Lab Triple Blast Warehouse by SMARTLAB TOYS

The mind-blowing Demolition Lab lets kids build unlimited warehouse structures and then demolish them with strategically placed blasters, all while getting inside the science of energy, momentum and gravity! Includes Triple-blast detonator with sounds and 3 blasters, 36 wall panels, 17 floors/roof tops, 2 smokestacks, 2 trusses, 2 pipe bridges, 1 storage tank, Footing clips, Booklet.

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NORTH EAST 12/4/2013 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pocket Disc Knit Frisbee by POCKET DISC

Handmade of soft, fair trade cotton, the PHD Pocket Disc is ideal for throwing indoors or out. Stuff it in your pocket or pack, it's easy to throw and catch for ages 3 and up. 8" diameter.

Where to buy:
SOUTH 12/4/2013 (Price: $9.99)

CAT Multi Terrain Loader by BRUDER TOYS AMERICA INC.

The CATERPILLAR Multi terrain loader is truly multi-functional. Powerful, flexible and mobile: it is the number one choice for any small area. The functions of the CAT Multi terrain loader are comparable to those of the CATERPILLAR compact loader, but the Multi terrain loader has a rubber-chain drive, creating a much lower ground pressure. It is great fun seeing how precisely the chains work while you move the CAT Multi terrain loader over all types of surface, particularly when playing. The movable arm of the CAT Multi terrain loader can be locked in many positions and reach particularly high thanks to its special construction. An adaptor for at-tachments already used on several BRUDER vehicles allows the CATERPILLAR Multi terrain loader and its attached equipment to master all types of work in no time.

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SOUTH 12/4/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Speed Stacks Competition Cups by SPEED STACKS INC.

A great game to play solo, against the clock or go head-to head against friends. Cup Stacking is an exciting individual or team sport to race to stack and unstack 12 competition stacking cups. These cups are approved for use in the WSSA competitions.

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SOUTH 12/4/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Skazooms by JAX LTD INC.

Make way for Skazoom, the amazing new toy that moves like magic. Slide them, spin them or even crash them into each other. Each Skazoom character comes with its own customized helmet and board - ready to race across any smooth surface. And with Skazoom accessories like the Bounce Park, Stunt Bowl and Ramp Ride, you can make your Skazoom jump, flip and bounce. Look for Skazoom and start collecting them all today.

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SOUTH 12/4/2013 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zip Shot Disc Shooter, 7" by TOYSMITH

The Zip Shot Shooter shoots foam discs at lightning speed up to 25 feet. This 7" shooter comes with 12 discs. No batteries required. Ages 6 and up.
— In a November 2013 survey, Yamil Castillo from The Red Balloon Toy Store in Salt Lake City, Utah, told TDmonthly that Toysmith Disc Shooters of various styles are the store's best-selling flying toy. 11/29/2013 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC Micro Helicopter by CARRERA

Rotor diameter approx.: 8,5 cm. Running time: up to 5 minutes. Short recharging time: 15 minutes. Ready to Fly: Helicopter with built-in 3.7 V - 65 mAH LI-PO BATTERY, USB adapter, control set, 4 AA mignon batteries and a lanyard. INFRAROT TRI-BAND Technique (A/B/C): 3 frequencies available for uninterrupted gaming enjoyment. 3 Channel Controller. LED-Lights. Helicopter has rump parts made of ALUMINIUM. GYRO System
— In a November 2013 survey, Richard Gibson, owner of Learning Express of Newton in Newton, Mass., told TDmonthly that all types of Carerra helicopters are the best-selling aircraft toys in the store. 11/29/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fruits and Vegetables TOOB® by SAFARI LTD.®

Learn about fruits and vegetables, the healthiest edibles, with the new 2014 Fruits and Vegetables TOOB® from Safari Ltd®! Packaged in a reusable acetate tube, this set contains eight figures: oranges, bananas, apples, pears, carrots, broccoli, corn, and artichokes. Hand painted figures range insize from 1.5" to 3" (4 to 7.5 cm) and are suitable for ages 3 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit www.safariltd.com to view and purchase Safari Ltd®
products and explore educational information in five languages.

 11/27/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ultimate Spy Watch by TOYSMITH

This watch features eight high-tech qadgets including stopwatch, world time, motion alarm, nightlight and more. Requires one button cell battery (incuded).
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2013 survey that spy watches from ToySmith are a best-selling jewelry/accessory item. 10/30/2013 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kidoozie Little Doctor Kit by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This doctor's bag comes complete with everything kids need to make sure their patient is on the road to recovery and to make their trip to the doctor a good experience. Kit includes electronic stethoscope, blood pressure gauge with arm cuff, reflex hammer, thermometer, squeaking syringe, auriscope, laryngoscope, pretend bandage, and doctor bag. Batteries are included. Surface clean. 9/26/2013 (Price: $22.99)

Princess Dreams™ Sandbox by BE GOOD COMPANY

Includes 10" x 10" x 2" colored sandbox, 20" x 20" no mess play mat, ultra fine sand, prince and princess, horse drawn carriage, magic castle, hope chest, jewels and treasure, swan, glass slipper, wish bucket, grooming rake, digging shovel. 9/26/2013 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Geomag KOR - Aki by REEVES INTL. INC.

53 pieces include: 1 non-magnetic steel sphere, 8 triangular magnetic components,18 square magnetic components, 4 triangular covers, 8 medium square covers, 1 mask, 10 ball joints, 1 hand/head, and 2 crests. Aki is a Proteon. Geomag KOR Proteon are five characters with differing rocky, swampy and volcanic native environments. These characters are differentiated by the color of their covers and masks. There are three developmental stages that give life to different characters: from Aki, in the more simple stage, to Taurex, intermediate stage and Blatta, Vulkrum and Swomp who have evolved to the more advanced stage. 9/26/2013 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

K'NEX Supernova Blast Roller Coaster by K'NEX BRANDS

Get ready for an intergalactic adventure with the Supernova Blast Roller Coaster Building Set. Use over 800 K'NEX pieces including classic flexi-rods to build a model over 3 feet high! The specialized blaster motor launches your car on an out-of-this-world adventure through 22 feet of NEW glow-in-the-dark track!! For more fun, download instructions for a 2nd coaster, the Sonic Boom. Requires 3 "C" batteries (not included). Ages 9+. Standard parts made in the U.S.A. Special components made in China. Packaged in the U.S.A. 9/26/2013 (Price: $69.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HEXBUG Nano V2 Hurricane Set by INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.

Introducing an all new breed of gravity defying HEXBUG Nanos. These Nano V2 bugs can now climb up vertically, horizontally, around corners, through loops and tubes, to the tip top of any Nano V2 habitat set. The HEXBUG Nano V2 Hurricane set features an evolved Nano, sporting a new look, with three rubber spines on its back, as well as a new system of tubular tracks that highlight the Nano V2's unique multi-level climbing abilities. The HEXBUG Nano V2 is a tiny, micro robotic creature that uses the physics of vibration to scurry up through multiple levels of tubes, as high as the V2 set will take it, to explore its environment. The quick little critter possesses an uncanny sense of balance, capable of crawling through tubes on its feet or on its back and can pass another bug in a single tube to avoid a traffic jam. The Nano V2 will even flip to its feet when landing on its back on an open flat surface. 9/26/2013 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MOVA Pendants by TurtleTech Design, Inc.

MOVA Pendants perfectly framing the magic of perpetual motion. Any of the 4.5" MOVA Globe designs can be made into pendants upon request and the pendant base comes in black or clear acrylic. The Silver/Blue Metallic MOVA Pendant has a contemporary and refined look with navy/indigo oceans and silver metallic finishes on the land masses. 8/26/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MOVA Planets by TurtleTech Design, Inc.

Our original idea to recreate the earth's serene motion is expanded across the solar system with the beauty of our most majestic planets captured in our MOVA Globes. Along with the planets is the Silver and Navy Blue Constellations Globe, perfect for astronomy aficionados and star gazers alike. 8/26/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MOVA Globe MG-45-BOE by TurtleTech Design, Inc.

MG-45-BOE is a 4.5" blue MOVA Globe with political map. This is the classic political world globe format, with each of the countries outlined, identified and painted in different colors. 8/26/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Invisible Ink Black Light Pen by NATURAL PRODUCTS LTD

The Spy Pen features invisible ink that can only be revealed using the UV black light in the cap.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va, told TDmonthly in a July 2013 survey that this was one of her store's best-selling toys. 7/30/2013 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

UFO Ball by TOYSMITH

This sinister device seems at first glance to be an innocent ping-pong ball. Can be used to illustrate the idea of an electric circuit to children-show how electricity can flow through a chain of people holding hands, or that a little dampness can improve conductivity, et cetera.
— In a September 2014 survey, Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Broadlands, Va., told TDmonthly that UFO Balls are one of the store's best-selling science and nature toys. 7/30/2013 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flying Kung Fu Frogs™ by PATCH PRODUCTS INC.

Launch your Kung Fu frogs at the training center and try to conquer all the levels to score big. It may look easy, but the levels rotate; you must try to land on moving targets to master the levels of Kung Fu! 7/11/2013

Family Format Scarlet Macaw by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

What's better than one Scarlet Macaw? Try two, especially when one has wing's fully spread. If you love wildlife, the vibrant hues of these extra large parrots will dazzle you. This is nature at its best: rich color and exotic plumage make this Family Format® puzzle something the entire family can talk about. 400 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle. Family Format is a unique line that combines three completely different puzzle sizes into one puzzle, so that it is especially fun for family members of different ages to work together. 6/26/2013 (Price: $13) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beanie Ballz Tippy the Giraffe - Large by TY INC.

Beanie Ballz are a little wild and wacky, toss 'em and they always land on their feet. They are 13" in diameter and are made of Ty's best selling fabric - Ty Silk.
— Kristen Pollard of Mud Puddle Toys in Salem, Mass., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that they sell 30-40 Ballz each month. "They have those big eyes that people like...they're big and can be used as a pillow. I've even sold them to adults. I have to stop questioning why they're selling so well because it's selling to everyone, boys and girls!" she said.
— Diane Gervais, owner of Amato's Toy & Hobby in Middletown, Conn., told TDmonthly in a March 2014 survey that Beanie Ballz were a best-selling product. 6/26/2013 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]