TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Gifts Product Category

Ice Cream Collage by WHITE MOUNTAIN PUZZLES

One of many popular collage puzzles, Ice Cream is a colorful 1000 piece collage puzzle of nostalgic Ice Cream images. 1/20/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Feather Pens by GEOCENTRAL

Beautiful feathers are turned into a fun pen. These feather pens can add a touch of whimsy and style to your writing. It’s a great item to add when using a guestbook.  1/13/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Terry Redlin Puzzles by WHITE MOUNTAIN PUZZLES

White Mountain Puzzles is the exclusive licensee of the Terry Redlin Collection. America's most widely collected painter of Nature and Americana. 1/9/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Candy Wrappers Collage Puzzle by WHITE MOUNTAIN PUZZLES

A 1,000 piece collage of vintage candy wrappers. Our #1 selling jigsaw puzzle in the U.S.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award

 1/9/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sea Sparkles™ by AURORA WORLD INC.

The immensely popular line of mystical mermaids and sea life, Sea Sparkles, is a huge hit for Aurora and expands for 2014 to include all new mermaids and sea friends characters called "Sea Sprites." Utilizing all new designs and colors, the dolls and sea friends feature colorful yarn hair and sparkling, shimmering fabrics, making Aurora’s top selling doll line a stand out at retail. (MSRP: $8-$35 depending on style)

 12/27/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Lit - The Jungle Book by GIBBS SMITH, PUBLISHER

Venture deep into the jungle on an animal-naming safari hunt in Jungle Book: A BabyLit Animals Primer. Spy a sneaky snake, a lazy bear, and a proud panther before roaring like a tiger into the night. Jennifer Adam’s carefully curated quotations provide the best of Rudyard Kipling’s descriptions of Kaa, Baloo, Bagheera, Shere Khan and more while teaching little ones the characteristics of these colorful jungle animals.
— Dan Marshall, co-owner of Peapods Natural Toys & Baby Care in St. Paul, Minn., told TDmonthly in a December 2013 survey that this is one of their best-selling books. 12/27/2013

INDESTRUCTIBLES: BABY BABBLE by WORKMAN PUBLISHING

Indestructibles are the books built for the way babies read. They are 100 percent baby-proof, chew-proof, rip-proof, and drool-proof. Printed on a unique nontoxic, paperlike material that holds up to anything babies can throw at it—gumming, spilling, dragging across the floor— Indestructibles are the little books that could. They’re indestructible. And if they get dirty, just throw them in the washing machine or dishwasher. Baby Babble is a first vocabulary book, featuring baby at the table: spoon, banana, cheese. Baby at play: blocks, teddy bear. Inside baby’s house: lamp, socks, crib. Outside baby’s window: cloud!
— Dan Marshall, co-owner of Peapods Natural Toys & Baby Care in St. Paul, Minn., told TDmonthly in a December 2013 survey that this is one of their best-selling books. 12/27/2013

The Giving Tree by HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

"Once there was a tree...and she loved a little boy." So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk...and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older, he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave. Since it was first published fifty years ago, Shel Silverstein's moving parable for readers of all ages has offered an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another's capacity to love in return.
— Barb Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hershey, Pa., told TDmonthly in a December 2013 survey that this is one of their best-selling books. 12/27/2013

Lazer Fingers by TOYSMITH

Create your own amazing light show with these sets of mini finger lights. Each set includes four .75 x .5 inch lights with elastic bands. Each light projects a different color.
— In a Fall 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Lazer Fingers were their best-selling novelty toy. 9/30/2013 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Petunia Ballerina Mouse by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

One of the best parts of the holiday season is The Nutcracker...and girls love to dance and dress up in tutus and frills. Here is a companion mouse to the theatre or just for fun dress up play...She is soft, cuddly, and lovely in her dancing shoes, pink tutu, and ear bow to match.  She even wears a special necklace. Petunia comes in two sizes 20 in. and 9”.  The MSRP’s are $30 and $12. 8/29/2013 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Natale Ballerina Mouse by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

Perfect pal to accompany a little girl to the "Nutcracker!" This dancing mouse is light on her pink slippers. She wears a pink tutu and matching bow. Here delicate necklace is embroidered. She is a vision in pink and white softness. 5/29/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rolly Snowman by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

What a sweetie, this cookie cutter perfect snowman smiles at us with a carrot nose and button eyes. He is wearing a knitted, red and green tassled hat and a sewn-in red scarf. There is candy cane cording around his body. He will melt your heart. 5/29/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jef Ball by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Jef the colorful little dog transforms into a brightly-colored football. The little bells jingle when you throw it! 5/23/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Muffin Doll with blonde hair by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

This 2013 doll has blonde hair and an adorable floral outfit. She has blue eyes. The personality and charm of the Gotz dolls capture the heart of every child. Superior quality and design provide a lifetime of love. 5/23/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Adora Friends - Alyssa by Adora

Share the joy of friendship with an Adora Doll Friend, each with her own unique style just like you. Unlock the magic of a true-blue friend with your very own Adora friendship bracelet. They are fun to wear and have a special meaning…handmade by one friend and given to another as a gift. The color of the friendship bracelet also has a special meaning among friends. Launch date: Spring 2013.
— Phyllis Stroud, owner of Rocking Horse Toy Store in Natchitoches, La., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that dolls from Adora are their best-sellers in the category, especially around the holidays.
— Teresa Ford, owner of Kids Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in a June 2014 survey that the Adora makes one of their best-selling doll lines. 4/29/2013 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sock Monkey Family Limo by BRYBELLY HOLDINGS INC.

What makes this a great gift item for the holidays?: The Sock Monkey Limo is perfect for any child. A new twist on a classic toy, this product is the latest addition to Brybelly’s line of Sock Monkey Family products. Featuring an adorable wedding theme, these stylish monkeys are dressed in their best as they take a ride in their pink limo to witness the marriage of Princess Penelope and Sammy Sarsaparilla. Housed in a creative limo-shaped box with cutouts for each monkey, children can enjoy hours of creative play as they use the actual packaging to play with the toys. The monkeys in the set are dressed in traditional wedding apparel, such as a bridal gown, tuxedos, etc. Each set comes with a total of six monkeys: Princess Penelope (Bride); Sammy Sarsaparilla (Groom); Minster Mook (Minister); Myles (Chauffer); Ava (Flower Girl) and Brayden (Ring Bearer). 4/29/2013 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boo with Santa Hat by GUND INC.

GUND’s Boo, The World’s Cutest Dog is now the world’s cutest holiday plush. With over 6.8 million Facebook fans, Boo is recognized by fans worldwide. GUND’s version of Boo is the spitting image of the wildly popular Pomeranian. He is 9” and made of only the finest and softest fabrics. Boo with a Santa Hat is perfect for Boo fans of all ages. With over 6.8 million fans, he is the “must have” of the season. Launch date: March 1, 2013. 4/29/2013 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Montee Moose by AURORA WORLD INC.

Aurora’s most popular plush animal line, YooHoo & Friends (23 million plus sold), sees an epic expansion for 2013 to include these everyday and holiday themed YooHoo & Friends. Meet Montee™ Moose, Wuskee™ Husky, Jolley™ Reindeer and Genee™ Penguin. Each YooHoo makes a secret sound when squeezed and new hangtags describe the character in detail. Launch date: April 2013. 4/29/2013 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kippah Kantor Hanukkah by KIPPAH KANTOR

This product is composed of a book telling a story of the appearance of a Kippah Kantor and an adorable Kippah Kantor doll. A Kippah Kantor magically visits during the Hanukkah season, appearing when kids and families do good deeds. In the story, children learn that they are rewarded with their own Kippah Kantor for being a good person and doing mitvahs. Kippah Kantors watch day and night to see all the things that children do right. Each night, the Kippah Kantor hides around the house for the children to find the next day. 4/8/2013 (Price: $29.99)

Build It Series by SILVER DOLPHIN BOOKS

Silver Dolphin’s Build It series combines visual and kinesthetic learning. Perfect for ages 6 and up, each fact-filled title includes a 32-page informative book and pieces to construct a two-and-a-half foot model of the given subject. No glue or scissors are required for assembly! At just $19.95, these unique interactive guides cover everything from the human body and dinosaurs to sharks and rockets. 3/28/2013 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Francois Llama by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

Francois is one of 7 different Llamas to choose from! Douglas has a huge stable full of breed specific llamas and horses.  This silky llama is a combination of extremely soft materials and has the most irresistible face. 12" tall. 3/27/2013 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tip Toes Raccoon by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

An armful of fluffy, soft fur, this raccoon is a wonderful toy or a premier gift! He is so cuddly with the sweetest face, yet is made so expertly that he looks very realistic!  He is one of the many unusual and usual breed specific animals that Douglas is famous for producing for their wildlife collection. 16" long.
— Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park Toys in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly that plush from Douglas was a best-seller with tweens. "They have a lot of variety, so they even have 'oddball' animals like skunks, and they sell across age groups. Douglas is a great manufacturer," he told us. 3/27/2013 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Candy Scramble Squares® 9 Piece Puzzle by b. dazzle, inc.

Candies come in numerous colors and varieties and have a long history. The word candy began to be used in the late 13th Century, coming into English from the French "çucre candi." Candy is made by dissolving sugar in water or milk to form a  syrup, which is then boiled until it reaches the desired concentration or starts to caramelize. The resulting type of candy depends on the ingredients and how long the mixture is boiled. As the syrup is heated and boils, the water evaporates, the sugar concentration increases and the boiling point temperature rises. A given temperature corresponds to a particular sugar concentration. In general, higher temperatures and greater sugar concentrations result in hard, brittle candies, and lower temperatures result in softer candies. The candy business underwent drastic changes in the 1830s when technological advances and the greatly increased supply of sugar reduced its cost and opened up the market. Confectioners no longer supplied candy only to the wealthy, but to children, as well. The village candy store became a favorite of children of the American working class. Penny candies epitomized this transformation of candy, and candy became the first product on which children spent their own money. For this reason, candy store owners often relied almost entirely on the business of children to stay in business.  Today the global sales of candy are about $60 billion. 3/20/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Octo-Brush Oral Development Teether by BABY BANANA BRUSH BY LIVE-RIGHT

Ages 3 months to 24 months.The Octo-Brush from Baby Banana is a 100% silicone toothbrush and teether in one. The unique design of this product has nubs, bumps and suction cups on its unique tentacles, making teething and brushing 8 times more exciting for little ones. Specially engineered token bristles on the underside of the tentacles help children get used to manipulating a cleaning device in their mouths, while still having fun and being able to hold the Octo-Brush all on their own! 3/1/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Little Pony by AURORA WORLD INC.

Aurora will initially release 18 My Little Pony styles with suggested retail prices ranging from $15-$20. Twelve small ponies each with a personalized carrying bag (Aurora’s popular Fancy Pals™ style; size: 6”) and six soft plush ponies (just over 10 inches in size) highlight the line. My Little Pony plush will be available for purchase in both the United States & Canada in Aurora’s retail channel of more than 25,000 specialty stores and gift shops as well as online at http://shop.auroragift.com. For more information, visit http://auroragift.com, email info@auroragift.com or call 888-287-6722.
— Gary Green, owner of Toy Box of Asheville Inc in Asheville, N.C., told TDmonthly in a May 2014 survey that Aurora's My Little Pony was their best-selling line of licensed toys. 2/26/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]