TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Hobby Goods Product Category

Miniature Townhouse Dollhouse by ALESSIO MINIATURES

This townhouse is pre-bricked on 3 sides, painted in "Used Brick" Red (unpainted version also available). The dollhouse includes unpainted trims, 2 staircases & railings; windows and doors are not included, they are sold separately. 6/25/2008 (Price: $390) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Elasti-Stroke by VAUGHT SPORTS

The product allows a child to develop hand-eye coordination and tennis skills without a partner.  An 8’ to 9’ elastic cord is connected at one end to the string bed of a tennis racket (by means of a novel vibration dampener), and at the other end to a slow-bouncing tennis ball (by means of a plastic connection disc that is adhesively-connected to the outer surface of the ball).  The ball is preferably an 85 mm foam ball (for indoor use) or a 70 mm low compression tennis ball (for indoor or outdoor use). The product is also available with a racket. The actual product is sold using independently manufactured rackets and balls. Launch date: March 1, 2008. 6/16/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chinese Yo-Yo by TOYSMITH

This yo-yo features a roll of paper with a printed design on a 7” handle. The paper extends when the yo-yo is forced outward by a simple wrist motion.
— “Funny enough, Chinese yo-yos,” Alicia Smith, owner of Juneau's Imagination Station in Juneau, Alaska, told TDmonthly when asked to name the best-selling novelty item in her store. “I don't know why, but all of the sudden everybody loves them. [I] probably sell a couple dozen in a month.”
— “Chinese yo-yos … do really well,” Mary Sisson, owner of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., told TDmonthly in May 2008. “They're on backorder right now.”
— Nathan McKelvey, manager of Toy Castle, LLC in Jonesboro, Ar., told TDmonthly in a September 2011 survey that they sell about 100 of this item each month. 6/9/2008 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Transportation Set: Formula 1, Bi-Plane, Catamaran by WOODLAND MAGIC IMPORTS

Complete wood project kit with all a child needs to create the car, plane and catamaran transportation set. Pre-cut wood, hammer, and old fashioned glue & dowells to assemble the toy the old-fashioned way. Acrylic paints in durable pots and two paintbrushes to personalize the project. 5/30/2008

Woodman Concept Fighter Plane by WOODLAND MAGIC IMPORTS

This complete wood project kit comes with all a child needs to create a fighter plane aircraft. It includes pre-cut wood, a hammer, and old fashioned glue and dowels to assemble the toy the old-fashioned way. Acrylic paints in durable pots and two paintbrushes to personalize the project are also included, as well as stickers for decoration (added in 2009). 5/30/2008 (Price: $24.95)

Woodman Concept Safari Jeep by WOODLAND MAGIC IMPORTS

Complete wood project kit with all a child needs to create this safari jeep. Pre-cut wood, hammer, and old fashioned glue & dowells to assemble the toy the old-fashioned way. Acrylic paints in durable pots and two paintbrushes to personalize the project are included, as well as stickers for extra decoration (added in 2009).
 5/30/2008 (Price: $24.95)

Iron Man Air Rage Microfighters by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

Iron Man themed Air Rage MicroFighters. The plane is designed with various Iron Man references all across the wing span and tail of the plane. These micro indoor/outdoor stunt planes include flight setting controls from beginner to expert, so one can start out slow and easy until comfortable with the more advanced settings allowing for faster dynamic capabilities. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Iron Man BlackGhost Micro Indoor Helicopter by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

This Iron Man themed BlackGhost Micro Indoor helicopter shares the same color scheme (Red and Gold) as that of Iron Man. The BlackGhost has excellent control capability to move left, right, up, and down, and has a constant slow forward speed. It can be charged via the charge port found on the transmitter. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HULK Air Rage Microfighters by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

Hulk themed Air Rage MicroFighters. The plane is designed with various Hulk references all across the wing span and tail of the plane. These micro indoor/outdoor stunt planes include flight setting controls from beginner to expert, so one can start out slow and easy until comfortable with the more advanced settings allowing for faster dynamic capabilities. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HULK BlackGhost Micro Indoor Helicopter by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

This Hulk themed BlackGhost Micro Indoor helicopter shares the green-colored theme as that of the Incredible Hulk. The BlackGhost has excellent control capability to move left, right, up, and down, and has a constant slow forward speed. It can be charged via the charge port found on the transmitter. The BlackGhost comes ready to fly and includes everything needed. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BladeRunner Series Micro Mosquito 3.0 by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

The latest addition to the mean Mosquito BladeRunner Series is this six legged, orange-eyed exceptional 3 channel flier. With cutting edge micro-motor technology and patented dual-rotor design, the Mosquito 3.0 is a precise and stable helicopter system. 5/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

i-Fly Hawk by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

The i-Fly Hawk continues in the iFly series. Based off of the similiarities of the i-Fly Vamp, this flier has a bird theme design with feather illustrations on the wings. 5/19/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

i-Fly Wasp by INTERACTIVE TOY CONCEPTS LTD.

The i-Fly Wasp features similiarities to the i-Fly Vamp with its realistic flapping wings that mimic the behavior of a bird or an insect, giving the eerie illusion that the toy is alive. The ingenious patented mechanism that alters the wing geometry allow the two-frequency device to climb, glide, descend, make turns without serious loss of height and fly freely and accurately for over ten minutes with just 20 to 30 minutes of charging. An R/C transmitter, a flight battery and instructions are included. No assembly is required. 5/19/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Two-Peg Action Figure Stand by MINI MAG STANDS & DISPLAYS

The stand features two strategically placed pegs that will hold over 100 different action figures, including ones that were produced 30 years ago. The pegs fit perfectly into the holes in the feet of action figures. Launch date: March 2008. 4/24/2008

White Wings Giant SkyRyder by AG INDUSTRIES

This SkyRyder is twice the size of the original SkyRyder models. The model plane is rubberband-powered, durable and easy to assemble. Launch date: March 2008. 4/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nick Nack Golf Club Covers by SHOCKLEY HALL ELECTRONICS LTD.

The plush characters side right on top of golf club heads, keeping them safe. Launch date: February 2008. ( Watch Video) 4/17/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mega Marbles Jupiter by FABRICAS SELECTAS USA (FS-USA)

The Jupiter themed marbles are packed in a net, attached to a colorful header card. Many other space-themed varieties are available, including Venus, Mars, Meteor, Milky Way, Neptune and Galaxy. 3/27/2008

Mega Marbles Iguana by FABRICAS SELECTAS USA (FS-USA)

The iguana-themed marbles are packed in a net, attached to a colorful header card. Many other animals are available, including Bengal Tiger, Flamingo, Clown Fish, King Penguin, Raven and Zebra.
— "They're different than your regular bag of marbles," said Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va. 3/27/2008

Amazing Air by THE TESTOR CORP

Ideal for personal, family, group and classroom fun, Testors Activity Sets pack quality, value and convenience into one-stop solutions for countless creative pastimes. Amazing Air lets individuals put a personal stamp on everything from models and diecast cars to skateboards, helmets and school projects. In hip silver packaging, the set includes an easy-to-use airbrush, a can of propellent, five cool colors of acrylic paints, a “flames” stencil and a Project Idea Booklet. “From the world leader in hobby and craft painting systems, Testors® Amazing Air is the ideal starter set for creative air-painting fun,” David Veres, in advertising and public relations for The Testor Corp., told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2008. 3/26/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Henrys Circus Diabolo by HIGGINS BROTHERS

The German-made diabolo measures 5” in diameter. It features a special center that makes for excellent spinning. 3/18/2008 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glow-and-Throw UFO Flying Disc by STAMOS ENTERPRISES

Users can create hundreds of different colorful and 3D flying shapes and designs with this illuminated or lighted flying disc. Each colorful light appears as its own 3D flying shape. Awards: 2009 Top Toy of the Year, Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: January 2008. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2008 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ESPN Better Batter™ Baseball by FISHER-PRICE INC.

This batting trainer’s tee-free design makes learning to hit the baseball fun and easy. Kids simply tap the plate and a ball will automatically load. The mechanical arm drops down, picks up a baseball, then raises right back to position. The trainer even comes equipped with sound effects, baseball “chatter,” ESPN music and height adjustment capability. One bat and three baseballs are included. Launch date: June 2008. 3/17/2008 (Price: $40.00)

Spiraling Hearts Yoga Mat by SPIRALING HEARTS

The 24” x 72” non-slip mat is perfect for use at home, school or a yoga studio. 3/3/2008 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Z-Drive by IDL MOTORS

The third generation linear propulsion system smoothly propels small objects at high speeds on steep grades. 2/27/2008

Bullet Train & Cars by IDL MOTORS

The second generation linear propulsion system moves small objects along the tracks with high speed and great mobility. 2/27/2008