TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Gifts Product Category

Mood Necklace by ESCO TOYS

Mood necklaces with assorted pendants. 2/18/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Teddy Tote by VERMONT TEDDY BEAR

This small, soft teddy bear zips open in the back and holds a black tote bag. Kids can have their teddy along for a trip, and mom or dad will have an easy way to tote things around. Watch Teddy Tote: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010 2/16/2010 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stuffed Animal - Monkey by CATE & LEVI

Cate & Levi stuffed animals are all handmade and eco-friendly. Especially unique, each one is made from reclaimed wool whose colors and textures are individually selected. This one-of-a-kind Monkey stands between 16"-22" tall and is customizable by gender. 2/15/2010 (Price: $85.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Power Gift Set by PIGGY PAINT LLC

Piggy Paint™ is a natural, eco-friendly nail polish designed for fancy girls. Its non-toxic, hypoallergenic, water-based formula makes it perfect for little (and big) piggies. Piggy Paint™ is a kid-friendly polish that dries to a hard, durable finish and comes in fun, vibrant colors. The Flower Power gift set is another addition to the Piggy Paint gift set line, with polish colors of Forever Fancy, Mac-n-cheese Please and Dandelion Dance. 2/15/2010 (Price: $24.99)

Autograph Books and Memory Albums by ISCREAM

These bright, eye-catching flip cover designs are created to make revisiting the past more fun than ever before. "The lenticular flip front covers flip from one colorful image to another," Leslie Montalbano, Prepress Manager, ISCREAM, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 4, 2010.
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Seal & Send Stationery by ISCREAM

With these cool stationery books, kids just write it, seal it and send it. It includes 40 full-color letters and matching stickers. "Our designs are hip and fun," Leslie Montalbano, Prepress Manager, ISCREAM, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 4, 2010.
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Flip Magnets by ISCREAM

Kids can dress up lockers and other magnetic surfaces with these magnets available in attention-grabbing flip and motion designs. Launch date: January 4, 2010.
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Bookmarks by ISCREAM

These lenticular flip, motion, zoom and 3D bookmarks are printed in full color front and back and packaged in a clear plastic. Launch date: January 4, 2010. 2/11/2010 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snuggle Duffles by Laid Back Kids by OAK PATCH GIFTS

Shaped like cute animal characters, these 10 Snuggle Duffle bags and four Snuggle Backpacks are 3-D character-shaped bags that come with a storybook hangtag to showcase each character's personality. "All of the Snuggle characters are signature Laid Back Kids characters and posses their own unique charm," Jessica Brunner, Graphic Designer, Oak Patch Gifts, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 2/11/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flip Stickers by ISCREAM

These lenticular stickers flip from one colorful image to another, designed to add fun to any notebook, binder or folder. Each design includes one sheet of six stickers. Launch date: December 2009. 2/11/2010 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky MosaicsŪ Pretty Cards by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Kids follow the numbered pattern to create sparkling greeting cards to send to friends and family. They can be used for birthdays, holidays or just to make someone feel special. "To make the Pretty Cards even prettier, we die-cut the front of the card, so tiles placed on the inside pop out of the front when the card is closed!" Damien Crocker, U.S. Specialty Sales Manager, The Orb Factory Limited, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 15, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/11/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Advent Calendar Gift Box by YOU STUFF IT BOXES

Gift givers can add their personal touch by filling the "secret compartments" with gifts. To discover each surprise, the recipient opens the lid doors and punches through the tissue. First, assemble the box. Then, wrap your gifts in the tissue and "STUFF" the 24 secret compartments. This patent-pending products is made in the USA. Launch date: November 7, 2009. 2/11/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stitch-It Raccoon Keyring by The Little Experience

This simple project from The Little Experience includes everything kids need to create this cute, clever key chain character. Pre-cut felt pieces are hand-stitched together using two colors of embroidery floss from the kit, and then stuffed and attached to the included metal keyring.  2/10/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stitch-It Puppy Keyring by The Little Experience

One of six collectible characters in The Little Experience's line of Stitch-It Keyrings, this puppy is a simple project that children do from start to finish. The pre-cut felt pieces of the puppy are embellished with other felt shapes in the kit, hand-stitched together, and stuffed with batting. The kit includes everything necessary to finish the craft. 2/10/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Girls and Boys Bedtime Books by ISCREAM

At bedtime, kids can use these 96-page memory books  to draw and write about their day with their parents. The books have a lenticular 3D/motion front cover. Launch date: February 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flower Apron Set for Kids by SASSAFRAS ENTERPRISES INC.

This set includes an apron (size 4-8), an adjustable cotton chef's hat, and a silicone flower trivet. It is machine washable. "The included child-size hat and silicone trivet make this kit one-of-a-kind. Kids can really dress to play the part, and use the trivet to help in the kitchen or use for pretend play," Lisa Grass, Graphic Designer, Sassafras Enterprises Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Amy's Light by DAWN PUBLICATIONS

In bed at night, Amy peers from under her covers at the dark shadows on the wall. But what is that flicker of light from the window? As she discovers the source of the mysterious light in her own backyard, she also learns something important about herself. The light, like many things in life, is something to be treasured but not contained, appreciated but always free. Inspiration for the book came to Robert Nutt, author and illustrator, one summer evening when he and his wife were walking and came upon a house with a yard full of dancing, flickering firefly lights. At that moment, he knew he would write about it. The photo illustrations are his own daughter, Amy. Launch date: March 2010.

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KNOTBALL by TAMARA CORPORATION

This patent-pending toy is comprised of a ball and a rope. The ball is attached to one end of the rope. The challenge and fun is to, by holding the rope at one end and with a one-hand motion, cause a knot in the rope. Launch date: June 30, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Y-Ball by CREATIVE WHACK COMPANY

Thirty magnetic double Y-pieces click together to form a fun soccer-ball shape, appealing to sports fan as well as creative individuals. The distinctively angled pieces can be put together to create inventive shapes, and the creativity guidebook offers ideas and inspiration for the imagination. "This creativity tool appeals to all ages and can be used at home, at work, and in school to spark the imagination," Lynn Araujo, Communications Director, Creative Whack Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chibi Zoo Plush by TREND LAB, LLC

Chibi is defined in the Urban Dictionary as a Japanese anime word describing endearingly cute little characters with oversized heads and big engaging eyes. Our anime-influenced Chibi Zoo babies are made from soft, 100-percent polyester velour, embellished with embroidery, and filled with fluffy polyester fibers. They have big black eyes, are approximately 10” tall, and each baby has his or her animal name in Japanese embroidered on the bottom of one foot. Launch date: December 15, 2009. 2/4/2010 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BLINGKEEZ by TOOBEEZ LLC

Users can light up the day and night with BLINGKEEZ, a fun, multi-use light with 10 LED bulbs. The 2.5" sphere features three light settings (disco strobe, party flash, all on), an 18" lanyard with a breakaway safety clasp, and automatic shut-off. Launch date: February 14, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hi-Tec Art Cube by HI-TEC ART LLC

An ideal piece of desk art, the Hi-Tec Art Cube plugs in to offer a 3-D animated light display that will run for 45 minutes performing various patterns and designs. "The light displays are mind blowing and really shows off how technology is growing at a fast rate!" Roy Smith, CEO, Hi-Tec Art, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 5, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $99.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Princess Money Manager by LITTLE FLOWER PRODUCTS LLC

The Princess Money Manager coin bank promotes to girls the financial fundamentals of saving, spend wisely and sharing. "Its beautiful and practical design inspires girls and gets them excited about learning how to save money," Carolyn Grossi, President, Little Flower Products LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 12, 2009. 2/4/2010 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snap CapsŪ Dog Tag Necklaces by m3 girl designs LLC

Snap Caps are "the original, interchangeable bottle cap necklace." Dog Tag Necklaces are available in brown, pink, aqua, lavender and green. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $9.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snap CapsŪ Journals by m3 girl designs LLC

Snap Caps are "the original, interchangeable bottle cap necklace." Journals are available in Sweet Treats, Groovy Girl, Meet the Monsters and Smiley themes. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]