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

Monkey Dancing by BNL

Sock Change Purse 12/22/2006 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Striped Frog by BNL

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Striped Monkey by BNL

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Frogs by BNL

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Hearts by BNL

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High Tops by BNL

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Ballet Slippers by BNL

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High School Musical Charm It! Bracelet by HIGH INTENCITY CORP.

In partnership with Disney, High IntenCity releases an exclusive collection of jewelry and accessories based on the smash-hit “High School Musical.” This expressive, trendy collection features CHARM IT! charms, as well as a specialty collection of bracelets and necklaces featuring a Glitter Heart Necklace, a Troy Locket toggle bracelet, a HSM charm bracelet, and a Spin Disc Necklace. “High School Musical is a gigantic hit and we love being a part of the craze! Our jewelry is always fun, fashionable, and of the highest quality,” Jackie Doran of High Intencity told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2006. 12/22/2006 (Price: $32.00)

Transformer Generation One Keychain - Bumblebee by BASIC FUN INC.

In preparation for the anticipated 2007 Transformers movie, this keychain transforms from robot to vehicle and features a classic Transformer character. Brawn, Windcharger and Cliffjumper are also available. “The play value of these products, in a licensed format and with a price point of under $5.00, gives them a lot of appeal to any retailer or consumer,” Jenn Devine of Basic Fun told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007. 12/14/2006 (Price: $4.99)

Sesame Street Visor - Bert by POOF-SLINKY INC.

With this visor, children can learn that the art of education is irresistibly fun, wonderfully rewarding, and always full of adventure. Whether learning letters, numbers and shapes, developing problem-solving skills, or discovering how man-made objects relate to the world around them, Sesame Street has proven that whimsy, wit and style are all part of the process. Ernie and Elmo are also available. 12/5/2006 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nature Shades – "Dottie the Dalmatian" by POOF-SLINKY INC.

This fun foam visor is made from soft, colorful EVA foam. It offers great sun protection and kids can learn about the animal on the attached educational tag. “Steggy” the Stegosaurus “Mona” the Butterfly are also available. 12/5/2006 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Webkinz Accessories – Pink Purse by GANZ

Rosy pink and lime green combine to make this pretty purse a funky and fashionable way to carry Webkinz pets everywhere and anywhere. A turquoise purse and purple and turquoise knapsacks are also available. Launch date: Summer 2006. 11/17/2006 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Frost Collection by JayDon Studios

Custom Designer Fashion Jewelery By JayDon Of ~JayDon Studios~ 5A quality is brilliantly cut loupe clean and more beautiful than many diamonds! The quality is unsurpassed for the price! 11/6/2006

Amanda Plush Cell Phone Cover by FUN FRIENDS

This fun, furry panda is ready to enliven any cell phone. President Charles Larson of Fun Friends told TDmonthly that the plush cell phone covers are constructed “from the finest fabrics and materials” to ensure that customers receive a premium product. It’s “the perfect stocking stuffer for the upcoming holiday season,” he added. Fun Friends plans to launch a “Wild Ones” character line in February 2007, followed by a “College Mascots” line in August 2007. The 2006 line also includes Penny, Bernie, Pusspuss, Henry, Ed, Leo, Buster, Timmy and Betty. Launch date: August 2006. 10/25/2006 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CHARM IT! Jewelry Box by HIGH INTENCITY CORP.

Sometimes, cute is enough. High IntenCity, specialty jewelry designers and manufacturers for the tween set, has released an entire line of CHARM IT! jewelry boxes. Each box features a puffed leather icon, Swarovski crystals, stitched detailing, satin ling and an interior mirror. The charming boxes are available in pink, purple or blue pearlized leather. 10/6/2006 (Price: $15.00)

Pewter Key Ring - Pirates of the Caribbean 2 – Key by MONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC.

This is a highly detailed sculpt of the Pirates Key – the same one Captain Jack Sparrow uses to open the chest containing the still-beating heart of Davey Jones in Pirates of the Caribbean. This “antique” key is embossed with the Pirates of the Caribbean Logo on the front. It can be used to hold more humdrum keys, or can be hooked on a backpack, computer bag or chain wallet to show the world you own the “Pirate’s Key.” Launch date: July 9, 2006. 10/4/2006 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pawparazzi Slide Charm Diamond Glitz Set by NOODLE HEAD INC.

Girls love to share, and now they can bestow their sparkliest rhinestones on their favorite pets. That’s the plush kind, that only go “out” for show. This Diamond Glitz Set contains jewels enough for tweenie and her Pawparazzi pet. Launch date: 2006. THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILALBE 10/4/2006 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pawparazzi – Multicolor Wristlet & Collar Glitz Set by NOODLE HEAD INC.

Girls can strut their plush with this sparkly wristlet, leash and collar Pawparazzi Glitz Set. “Sales are extremely hot now for this line,” Chris Ryan, co-owner of Noodle Head Inc. told TDmonthly about Pawparazzi. “We have had a huge surge of orders (followed by a 90% reorder rate) for specialty boutiques in North America.” Launch date: 2006. THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILALBE 10/4/2006 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sterling Silver Charms by RINGS & THINGS

Rings & Things offers more than 400 sterling silver charms and word beads, ideal for high-quality charm bracelets or simple necklaces. Also available are connector findings, clasps and chain by the spool for custom lengths, or 16” and 18” finished necklace chains. 9/22/2006

Charm It Charms — Dance Diva by HIGH INTENCITY CORP.

Tween girls can dangle this Dance Diva charm from their bracelets while hitting the dance floor. “Charm It charms from High IntenCity” are a fave with girls at Crawdaddy’s in Lafayette, Colo., owner Jerome Crawford told TDmonthly. 9/13/2006 (Price: $5.00)

Just Jewels by FASHION ANGELS

The Just Jewels glass bead and wire jewelry kit has everything tween girls need to design heirloom-quality jewelry. The kit makes 20 beautiful necklaces and bracelets. It includes 4,000+ glass seed beads, 1,000+ glass e-beads, 500+ bugle beads, 10 lobster clasps, 10 jump rings and 3 spools of differently colored wire.
— "I'd probably say bead kits from Fashion Angels. They're small, inexpensive, and they're fun," Tristan Hewitt, manager of Dragon's Toy Box in Seattle, Wash., said when asked about last-minute gifts.
— Jill Jernigan, owner of J. Christopher Toys in Jonesboro, Ark., also had many good things to say about the new Fashion Angels.
— Just Jewels is “very open-ended and creates real skills. The finished products are actual things you can wear. It instills a lifelong skill of jewelry making," Goldi Miller, a partner at Fashion Angels, told TDmonthly. 9/13/2006 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fwingers — Sign Language Alphabet Key Chain by SMALL MARVEL INC.

Fwingers are sign-language alphabet charms and key chains in the shape of bright cartoon-like hands. Educational and fun, they’re available in the 26 letters of the alphabet, plus four generic hand signs. Fwingers do well at Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., owner Michelle Deutschmann told TDmonthly. "Fwingers are the first and only sign language initial keychain that offers the complete alphabet," noted Craig Zucker of Small Marvel. "Sign language is the third most popular language in the United States." 9/13/2006 (Price: $3.50)

Magnetic Earrings — Birthday Cake by SCHYLLING

These cute plastic earrings have a magnetic backing so girls who aren’t ready to pierce can still doll up. Other styles include dolphins, strawberries, tulips, ducks and teddy bears. 9/13/2006 (Price: $1.99)

Kids Sequin Hobo Bag by POSH INTERNATIONAL LTD.

This wonderful sparkling 14" x 9" sequin purse is the perfect shoulder-carry purse for young girls, and is great for tweens and teens when going to the mall. The sparkling sequins draw immediate attention. A top zipper and an inside coin pocket with zipper ensure that valuables are protected. It's available in more than 10 popular colors. "Tween girls and little girls are crazy about these purses," Michelle Bloaschke, manager of Whippersnappers in St. Simon's Island, Ga., told TDmonthly. "I've sold over 300 in the past month. I can't order them fast enough." 8/25/2006 (Price: $13.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wood Heart Bracelet by CAROLYN FORSMAN CONVERSATION PIECE JEWELRY

This Bead Weaver classic is a perfect fit for a little wrist. It features non-toxic enamels on German wood in rainbow, sherbet and floral colors, and the nylon elastic is guaranteed never to break. The product is hand-crafted in New York. It coordinates with hand-tied barrettes. 8/23/2006 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]