TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Halloween Merchandise Product Category

Fan-Tastic Teeth Paint by NUDENT LLC

Developed by dentists, this non-toxic paint for teeth dries in 10 seconds and is easy to apply and remove. It comes in various colors, including red, blue, white and yellow. 6/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tooth Paint by NUDENT LLC

This safe, black paint for teeth is easy to apply and dries in 10 seconds. It lasts about 24 hours and can be removed at any time. The product comes in various colors. 6/19/2008 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Halloween Howler-Pro by CHIPS INTERNATIONAL INC.

The product features a re-recordable vic microphone, a 20-second message capacity, a line-out for external amplification, motion-activated playback, a swivel-type mounting bracket, a self-contained battery compartment, external power supply connection and much more. The item measures 4-3/4" x 3" x 1-1/2" and comes with a 90-day warranty. 6/4/2008 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pumpkin Ped by JEFFERIES SOCKS

The Halloween-themed socks are 60 percent cotton, 20 percent polyester, 17 percent nylon and 3 percent elastene. The socks are available in child sizes 5 to 11. Launch date: 2007. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Giggles 4 Girls – Dress Up by SAMGAR DISTRIBUTION INC.

A variety of dress-up items are available, including matching fairy wings, tulle skirts, leotards and more. Launch date: March 2008. ( Watch Video) 4/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peppy the Pirate by WOWindows, LLC

A twist on the traditional jack-in-the-box, this gigantic version features a pirate’s skeleton appearing to pop up from inside a room to greet trick-or-treaters. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shady Spiders by WOWindows, LLC

The two-poster companion pack features posters printed with the image of a pleated-style window shade and the silhouette of a giant Black Widow spider. One spider is crawling up the window, while the other is crawling through the window. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flat Lanyard with Skull by LIGHTUP TOYS

The lanyard necklace lights up and comes with a toy skull attached. The lanyard is perfect to for use during Halloween outings. Launch date: 2007. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2008 (Price: $2.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jr. Armed Forces Pilot by AEROMAX INC.

Part of a new collection of costumes from Aeromax suitable for babies ages 6 to 12 months old, this little suit is equipped with footsies and snaps for easy dressing. 2/27/2008 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fire Chief Role-Play Outfit by MELISSA & DOUG

This authentic-looking fireman costume features bright stripes and comes with a hat, a megaphone, an ax, a fire extinguisher and other accessories. It retails in a clear vinyl bag. Launch date: 2008.
—  “Melissa and Doug have great dress-up costumes ... those are moving briskly,” said Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo and Company in Denver, Colo., about her top-selling dress-up items in March 2010.
— In a December 2013 survey two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that fire fighter costumes were one of their best-selling Halloween costumes. 2/27/2008 (Price: $39.99)

Jr. Astronaut Backpack by AEROMAX INC.

The backpack is a great accessory to the Jr. Astronaut costume. The backpack can hold a helmet, a space suit, space boots and more. 2/26/2008 (Price: $37.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jr. Pirate by AEROMAX INC.

The costume comes with a bandana and is available for children in a size 18M to 12/14. Adult sizes small through large are also available with an MSRP of $89.95. 2/26/2008 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jr. Knight by AEROMAX INC.

The hooded costume is available for children in a size 18M to 12/14. Adult sizes small through large are also available with an MSRP of $89.95. 2/26/2008 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubbagum Creepy Teeth by BUBBAGUM

These Vampire candy teeth are 100 percent edible and come with chewing gum to hold them in place. A temporary tattoo is also included. Launch date: August 2008. 1/2/2008 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dark Delicacies Hoodie by DARK DELICACIES

This long-sleeved hoodie displays the Dark Delicacies logo on a black background. It is available in sizes M to 5XL.
— “Customers love to purchase things they don't believe they'll find other places. That, to them, is the beauty of a small independent store. Don't stock your store with items they can find at the malls or big stores,” Owner Del Howison of Dark Delicacies in Burbank, Calif., told TDmonthly when discussing his best sellers. “I carry a limited edition of an art print designed and signed by horror icon Clive Barker. I carry cards and jewelry that are exclusive to us. But most of all, I carry T-shirts and bumper stickers with the Dark Delicacies logo and lettering that is not only unique to us but, again, helps spread the name when folks buy them.” 12/26/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Living Dead Dolls Series 15 – Gypsy by MEZCO TOYZ

One of five dolls in the Living Dead Series 15 collection, Gypsy is a deceased doll that comes packaged in a coffin with a death certificate.
— “Living Dead Dolls have been a consistent favorite, especially since they did one based on a popular horror film,” Owner Del Howison of Dark Delicacies in Burbank, Calif., said of this best-selling line in his store. 12/26/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Created By by GAUNTLET INC.

In this novel by Richard Christian Matheson, young television writer Alan White creates a winning TV pilot, “The Mercenary,” that scores unbelievably high ratings. But when the show’s terror starts playing out in real life, White must figure out how to cancel it before the destruction goes any further.
— “Horror books and DVDs [are best sellers] as they make up at least 50 percent of our stock and it is much easier to line up signings for these,” Owner Del Howison of Dark Delicacies in Burbank, Calif., told TDmonthly. 12/26/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

“The Ghost House” from the LifeStories for Kids™ Series by SELMEDIA INC.

Ghosts are running rampant in the dilapidated house down the street. Or are they? Nationally acclaimed storyteller Olga Loya tells of her own encounter with a “haunted house” in this story about how appearances can sometimes be deceiving. “The Ghost House” is a storybook and DVD from the LifeStories for Kids™ Storybook Series, which helps children understand complex character traits (such as integrity, perseverance and courage) through the engaging and ancient art of storytelling. It won a 2007 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: July 1, 2007. 12/14/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wicked Witches Way! by ASMODEE EDITIONS

The board game requires memory, audacity and cunning. Players race to cross the finish line, all the while spotting the dice, recreating proper formulas and picking up special cards filled with spells and sneaky tricks. The game comes with game pieces and a box that looks like a magic book and doubles as a dice cup. Launch date: May 2007. 12/11/2007 (Price: $29.99)

Zombie Attack by STRATEGIC SPACE INC.

In this adaptation of the classic game “Clue,” zombies have followed players into a deserted mansion, and they must avoid them, find a key and escape. If the zombies get a player first, he or she turns into a zombie and must try to stop the other players from escaping. This light and entertaining strategy game is for up to six players. “With the growing popularity of zombie games, this is the easiest multiplayer strategy game to learn and has the unusual twist of having players turn on the others if they have been caught,” CEO Mark Salzwedel of Strategic Space told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spooky Fun by BARRON'S EDUCATIONAL SERIES

Spooky Fun is a Barron’s Fun Pack that contains everything kids need to become a Spook Buster. The Spooky Fun book tours the haunted house. The illustrations are in sinister, shadowy full color, and they seem to pop off their pages when viewed through the 3-D glasses. Launch date: August 2007. 11/27/2007 (Price: $19.99)

Spooky Shadows by BARRON'S EDUCATIONAL SERIES

Here’s a terrific set of spooky pop-up pictures to capture the Halloween spirit. Five sets of black cut-out silhouettes pop up from two-page spreads to show against colored backgrounds that suggest autumn skies at sunset and at night. Enclosed with the book is a small flashlight that kids can turn on in a darkened room. When they flash the beam against the silhouettes, they create magically eerie shadow effects. Launch date: August 2007. 11/27/2007 (Price: $9.99)

Nitefall Kids Tattoos by SAVVI

Each package contains 40 tattoos and comes in different themes, such as Glitter and Glow-in-the-Dark. The temporary tattoos are safe for skin and designed to last long. 11/15/2007 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nitefall Pumpkin Tattoos by SAVVI

Each pack contains eight large, glow-in-the-dark tattoo transfers that will put a scary face on any pumpkin. The pack even includes small tattoos. All tattoos are easy to apply and safe for skin. 11/15/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kreepy KLIK by AU´SOME CANDIES

Each collectible dispenser comes complete with a roll of Au’some Bubble Gum and a roll of Smarties Candies. The dispensers are available in mummy, skeleton and pumpkin designs, each with moveable faces. Launch date: 2006. 11/14/2007 (Price: $0.99)