TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Fashion & Accessories Product Category

FuzzyNation Teapup Purses by MANHATTAN TOY

These fashionable designer handbags are made to look like pups. "These purses are the most realistic looking dogs for the dog-loving fashionista," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

myWallaby Agile Doll Carrier by MYWALLABY LTD.

The myWallaby Agile Doll Bag is designed specifically to serve as a purse and doll carrier. It can accommodate dolls and stuffed animals from 12" to 18". The strap is adjustable so it can be sized to its owner. In addition to the enclosed doll compartment, the bag also has its signature “pouch,” a handy zipper-enclosed pocket on the front that is in the shape of a Wallaby’s stomach. It is machine washable. Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" x 3.5". "What really sets the myWallaby Agile Bag apart from others, besides the upscale quality, is that it is designed to carry a doll facing forward in an expandable pocket that resembles a real Wallaby pouch," Eric Hildenbrand, co-founder, MyWallaby Limited, told TDmonthly. Awards: Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children's Products for 2009. Launch date: March 15, 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $45)

Ribbies Hair Clippies - Bella Snowflakes 2-Pack by RIBBIES CLIPPIES

These lightweight hair clips feature a foam grip that's and function without the use of clasps or magnets. They're designed to be friendly for all hair types and are available in various patterns of grosgrain ribbons. 12/11/2009 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Beasts by sigikid

These cool modern animals come with their own fashionable carry bags. 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Rubber Bands by TOPTRENZ.COM

These animal-shaped rubber bands come in 12 piece blister packs. Themes include sea animals, farm animals, dinosaurs, zoo animals, cars, and shapes. These rubber bands can be used for many different functions including a bracelet around the wrist. ( Watch Video) 12/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nylonz Bottle Cap Chokers by TOPTRENZ.COM

Available in chokers or bracelets, these bottle caps are reversible with different designs on each side of the bottlecap. The Nylonz material is made of a stretch nylonz pantyhouse material. Each bottlecap also comes with a rhinestone stone on each bottlecap. ( Watch Video) 12/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snap Bracelets by TOPTRENZ.COM

Snap bracelets have push buttons at the ends of the straps that you snap together to form the bracelet. Available in various designs and assorted charms. 12/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lanyard Necklaces, Bracelets, and Anklets by TOPTRENZ.COM

These lanyard necklaces, bracelets and anklets come in assorted colors and charms. 12/4/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fuzzy Nation - Pug-in-Sateen "Angie's Geisha" Handbag by MANHATTAN TOY

Shaped to look just like a Pug (with a bit of extra design detail), this purse is outfitted with a silk blend outer fabric with a floral pattern, a zippered pouch for keys, makeup and cell phone, and the signature silver leatherette paw bearing the company's bone cross logo. It comes in a gift box with a paw-shaped "breathing hole."
— "What's been a surprise to me is the Fuzzy Nation stuff. I honestly chided my wife for ordering them, and I can't keep them in stock," Jude Larene, co-owner of Izilla Toys in Seattle, told TDmonthly in late fall 2009. "Even the expensive $50 purses are just flying out." 12/2/2009 (Price: $49.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Birthday Bliss Necklace by FAIRY TALE JEWELS LLC

This necklace features a colorful bunch of cat's eye beads and Swarovski crystals, plus two charms: a birthday cake and a number to indicate how many years old. It's on a sterling silver chain and comes in the following sizes: 12" (2T-4T); 14" (5T-10 years); and 16" (tween-small adult). 12/2/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harumika Designer Dress Form Set by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

Aspiring fashion designers can test their skills with this no-sew kit that includes two dress forms, stamped art, fabrics, fashion accessories and a stylus tool to lock the designs in place. ( Watch Video) 12/2/2009

Punk It Up Bottle Cap by FAIRY TALE JEWELS LLC

This punky yet cute Bottle Cap Pendant features a skull with pink hearts for eyes topped with a pink polka dot bow. Bottle Cap Pendants are interchangeable. Pendant chains are sold separately. 11/19/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lollipop Lane Bracelets by LIL' OL' ME

This colorful 6" bracelet is made of lead free crystal and cats eyes beads with a silver heart toggle. Ages 5 and up. These bracelets are handmade in the USA with help from the local Girlscouts. 100% of net profits will go to lil' ol' me making a BIG difference "foundation for the lil' nation." This foundation gives scholarships and therapy to children with autism. Launch date: June 2009. 11/5/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mag-tagz - Ashley's Peace & Happiness Starter Kit by MAG-TAGZ DESIGNS LLC

The playful expression, “tag, you’re it” no longer applies to the boys on the playground who swoosh by as they poke a girl. This tag is designed as a hip fashion statement that schoolgirls wear around their necks. Mag-tagz are adorable magnetic “tagz” that can be changed regularly to reflect a girl’s ever-changing mood and style. Mag-tagz received two 2009 Seal of Excellence Awards in Creative Child Magazine's Kids Gear/Apparel category. Launch date: November 2009.
— A top pick, retailer Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys, informed TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 11/5/2009 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BALOB Doll, Hat & Mittens Set by MUDDY CLOUD

Muddy Cloud is a character-driven line featuring bright colors and abstract shapes. "The bright colors and simplified facial features have developmental qualities," Matt Anaya, co-owner of Muddy Cloud, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2008. 11/5/2009 (Price: $50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Surfer Baby Kids Set by SURFER BABY

This Aloha-themed set includes a toddler backpack and a kids changing towel. Launch date: May 3, 2009. 11/5/2009 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Secret Message Bead Kit by BEAD THE MESSAGE

This patent-pending kit of nearly 1,000 beads features various colors that each represent a letter, number and space, so that kids can create bracelets and other accessories with their own secret messages to be decoded. The kit includes 20 decoder cards, 15 feet of lacing with closures, labels, and instructions.
Awards: 2010 WTS "What The Stuff" Five Star; A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.

Past videos: Product Demonstration ( Watch Video) 10/30/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bendable Party Mustache by ACCOUTREMENTS

The flexible wire inside this 6.75" black mustaches allows it to be shaped in various styles, including the friendly barber, the stern general and the dapper dandy. It comes with a rubber piece that clips to the nose.
— Two of 38 specialty retailers mentioned mustaches as a best-selling novelty item in fall 2008. Michelle Bears, owner of The Toy Store in Highlands, N.C., told TDmonthly her store sells about 48 Accoutrements fake mustaches per month.
— Donna Frederick, owner of The Play House Toy Store in Durham, N.C., told TDmonthly in a December 2011 survey about Halloween that, "Accoutrements sells a set of novelty mustaches that is very popular." ( Watch Video) 10/30/2009

Sequin Peace Bags by FASHION ANGELS

Choose from a shoulder bag or a hobo style bag, each in three different fun, fashion friendly colors (fuschia, black, and turquoise). These bags can also be personalized with our Build a Better Bracelet alphabet letter and icon slides. "The peace sign is a huge trend right now, and it should be around for a while. These purses are a good price point, and it's a great bonus they can be personalized with our Build a Better Bracelet line, but can also be used alone. Plus, kids and adults love these purses," Sarah Koth, PR coordinator for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stinky Bum Signature Clutch by MOMMA COUTURE

The stinky bum clutch is a new design from Momma Couture. It is part of Momma Couture's everyday collection, which uses smooth nylon and faux leather for the exterior while maintaining the insulation within the bags for its function. The clutch specifically is fully insulated and allows for one diaper, wipes and non-kid essentials. The bag also includes the Momma Couture tushy pad and is ideal for quick trips out with your little ones. The bags are CPSIA compliant. Launch date: August 4, 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $55.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

"ptown" | PTN2120 | SR195 by MORSE CODE JEWELRY

"Ptown," what natives call Provincetown, Mass., is made with the blue of the ocean, the green of the waves, the opalescence of the sand, and the copper fire of the late summer sun. Creamy solid 14k gold and solid .925 sterling silver set the Swarovski crystal ablaze in the handmade piece, designed to be as splendid as that point on the outermost point of Massachusetts' peninsula. The piece is handmade in New England. "morse code jewelry® is bracelets and necklaces with the components laid out in the dot-and-dash pattern of Morse code to 'spell' words," Annie Fields, founder of morse code jewelry®, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 9, 2009. 10/29/2009 (Price: $195)

Disney Princess Charm Bracelet by DISNEY

This is a classic, 24-karat gold-plated charm bracelet. The 7 ¾” bracelet comes with rhinestone-studded charms of characters Belle, Cinderella and Aurora with complimenting icons from their original stories: a slipper, a crown and a rose. 
― “We do very well with Disney princess accessories,” said John St. Onge, owner of HodgePodge Toy Co. in Berkeley Springs, W.V., when asked about his top-selling jewelry and accessory items in an October 2009 survey of 39 retailers. 10/27/2009 (Price: $22.95)

Let's Hang Zipper Pulls by KIDROBOT

Tiny characters molded in soft, colorful vinyl, Let's Hang Zipper Pulls easily clip onto a zipper, backpack, cellular phone, or any other place someone might want a little bit of whimsy. The characters include, but are not limited to, a wide assortment of foods and beverages printed with friendly faces. With 26 styles available, the assortment is sold in sets of 36 and packaged blind. 
— As of 05/12/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 8 customer reviews on Amazon.com.
― One of 39 retailers told TDmonthly Kidrobot Zipper Pulls are their best-selling accessory item, reporting sales of approximately 50 per month in October 2009. 10/27/2009 (Price: $3.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Charm It! Safety Pin Bracelet by HIGH INTENCITY CORP.

In silver-toned metal finished with brilliantly colored enamel and matching rhinestones, Charm It!'s Safety Pin Bracelet circles the color wheel with seven glitzy safety pins. A funky accent piece alone, the bracelet can be personalized with any selection of Charm It! charms to suit a girl's individual styles and interests.
― “By far, Charm It!s are the best,” Terri Bracken, owner of Earth Explorer Toys in Zionsville, Ind., told TDmonthly when asked about her best-selling jewelry item in fall 2009.
― Three of 39 retailers said Charm It! is their best-selling jewelry or accessory item during an October 2009 survey. ( Watch Video) 10/27/2009 (Price: $16.00)

Snap CapsŪ Recycle by m3 girl designs LLC

Snap Caps® feature a stretchy neon cord as a comfortable choker fixed with an anchor to which the interchangeable bottle caps lock on by a strong magnet. The Recycle cap collection includes four bottle caps decorated with different versions of the three-arrow recycling symbol with pastel colors and rhinestones.
― “I would have to say [Snap Caps] are the most popular one throughout the year,” Sandy Challinor, owner of Owl's Nest Toy Store in Southlake, Texas, told TDmonthly about her best-selling jewelry and accessories in October 2009.
― “We like those,” said Lesa Smith, owner of Whiz Kid Toys in San Luis Obispo, Calif., of Snap Caps by m3 girl designs. Smith reported sales of approximately 30 pieces per month in fall 2009, when three of 39 retailers named Snap Caps as a top seller in their stores.
— Snap Caps are a best seller at Jonesboro, Ark.'s J. Christopher Toys, which sold 861 of them from August through October 2009, Owner Mary Horne told TDmonthly. 10/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]