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

Fashion Angels Magnetic Dress-Up Doll Sets by FASHION ANGELS

Join the Fashion Angels as they travel the world. These travel tins include 80 magnetic fashions and 4 changeable scenes. Included is a vinyl pouch for easy storage of the parts. Tins are packaged in a transparent blister for efficient store display. 2 different sets available, New York & London! 6/19/2006 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Smell Sweet Bath & Body Products by FASHION ANGELS

Our "sweetest" new product line has tons of different products to keep our tweens "smelling sweet" all day long. There is Sparkle Spray, which will leave you smelling great and give your skin a glittery finish, the Bath & Body Sets, with everything you need to "smell sweet" all of the time all packaged into a reusable heart-shaped tote, Duos which are 3 different sets of bath-time fun, and Sparkle Body Gel which lets you rub on the sparkles that'll keep you glitzy all day long. Numerous scents available from Go-Girl Grape to Straight-Up Strawberry. 6/19/2006 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hug this Shrug by FASHION ANGELS

Tweens want to knit things that they want to wear and this season the "Hot" sweater is the Shrug!!! The Bead Shop Knitting Club has devised oh so easy instructions for a 4-hour or less shrug ... plus a Big Bonus! A glass bead Shurg Pin Kit that will add the finishing touch to this glam project. “The shrug itself is an adorable trendy sweater (and) the bonus kiltie pin closure featuring hand-blown glass beads could be a kit unto itself. Knitting the shrug is as easy as knitting a scarf, but the finished product is remarkable,” Goldi Miller of Fashion Angels told TDmonthly. It received the 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award. 6/19/2006 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Trunk Show by FASHION ANGELS

This limited edition, gem-trimmed trunk set is the perfect traveling closet for your doll's collection of fab fashions. This trunk holds any doll and her wardrobe, sold seperately. Trunk features a light-up runway, light-up mirror, sound player with music and announcements, luggage tag, fashion show accessories, including 20 VIP invitations & more for your own fashion show! 6/19/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Expose the Toes by FASHION ANGELS

The beach may be hot, but the barefoot sandals are red hot! Expose the Toes has everything you need to make 12 pair of beautiful beaded barefoot sandals. The 12 sets of FEATURE beads will make each pair a different style. The kit also includes a sparkling collection of glass beads, elastic, simple instructions, and enough supplies to make 14 matching bracelets! 6/19/2006 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wooden Jewellery Box by COLORI USA/TATIRI

This is a gorgeous wooden jewellery box. It is made from highly polished, brightly coloured wood. An easy-open/close lid makes it the perfect first jewellery box for any deserving child. 6/14/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beauty Set Blue Flower by COLORI USA/TATIRI

This colorful, hand-painted beauty set makes a great gift for little girls. Included in the set is a mirror, brush, and 2 hairclips. We love the vibrant green, blue, and pink colors. Designed in Italy. 6/14/2006 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

JellLoopdeLoops Sparkle Jelly Jewelry Kit by FASHION ANGELS

Girls can make an armload of bracelets with the JellLoopdeLoops kit. Using 48 feet of glitter tubing, jewelry makers will be able to design 36 bracelets and 20 rings. Of course, we added our signature glass beads to make each bracelet totally divine. Jewelry pliers are included. This product received a 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Best Toy Award. 6/12/2006 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make-Up Artist Sketchbook by FASHION ANGELS

Have you ever wanted to explore the realm of make-up artistry? The Fashion Angels Make-Up Artist Sketchbook contains more than enough make-up accessories to satisfy that urge. Includes a 22-color make-up artist palette, 16 make-up brushes and applicators, 8 colored pencils and sharpener, make-up artist sketch pad, color chart and preview wheel, and a full-color make-up artist guide. Refills are available with 25 more croques pages. 6/12/2006 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beltkro by BELTKRO INC.

Simply enough, the Beltkro belt is a quality leather belt with a hook and loop (Velcro) fastening system that passes through a non-movable buckle to give the illusion of a traditional prong buckled belt. Many people cannot tell that the belt uses Velcro. The belt is simple enough for a 2 year old to use and fashionable enough for an 80 year old to wear. It is also great for individuals with special needs. 6/7/2006 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angel Feather Head Pens by FASHION ANGELS

These pens are made of the finest turkey feathers, dyed in the prettiest colors. The pens feature a cool, twisted transparent barrel: the diva’s favorite. Pens are packed in a transparent tub. Fashion Angels recently changed its name from The Bead Shop. (view article 1968)
— “The Bead Shop is fantastic!” raved the Geitzes, owners of Where’d You Get That in Williamstown, Mass. “They really understand what girls want.”
— Arts and craft kits are little girls’ favs, asserted Jordan Walden, manager of Finnegan’s Toys and Gifts in Portland, Ore.
— Other Bead Shop/Fashion Angels items that retailers mentioned as selling well for girls 4 to 8 included knitting and crocheting kits. 5/10/2006 (Price: $3.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chat Girl by HIGH INTENCITY CORP.

Inspired by the tween and teen tech-savvy lifestyle, Chat Girl jewelry translates the IM and text language right onto a girl's wrist. Fashionably speaking, High IntenCity's Chat Girl infuses jewelry and technology allowing girls to accessorize with their favorite text talk acronyms. Phrases like LOL (laugh out loud), BF (best friend), and TMI (too much information) dangle on silver charms, complimented by metallic toned beads. OMG (oh my god) it is too good to be true. 4/27/2006 (Price: $6.00)

Frubi Sunglasses by FRUBI SHADES

Eyes can get sunburned! Award-winningFrubi Shades offer complete outdoor eye protection for babies and children. Frubi Shades are made from soft foam material that is not only comfortable, but also lightweight. But that’s not only why Family Review Center recently gave Frubi its highest award. … It’s the medical science in each Frubi that makes it a “wow” item for parents and grandparents. Frubi stands for FRame coverage, Ultra violet, Blue Light and Infrared. The combination of the wraparound styling and the lens also protects against harmful blue light and infrared. Frubi Shades are rated with an eye protection factor (EPF) of 99.5 out of 100, the highest yet recorded in the sunglass industry. And they’re made of polycarbonate so are the safest lens made. The soft-spongy material is formed in one piece so there are no hinges, small parts or hard surfaces to hurt a child. Because of their unique construction, they don’t press against a child’s eyelashes. Frubi Shades provide maximum sun protection, safety and affordability. They come in all kinds of designer colors and can also be bought in 3-packs for $29.95. Frubis are not a toy. 4/12/2006 (Price: $14.95)

Piano Keys Sak by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

A totally trendy hit with the younger ladies, Douglas’ Sassy Pet Sak collections continues to grow and suit the demands of today’s style conscience fashionistas. This is perfect for a night at the opera or that special recital. This bag is decadent with its aqua blue gemstone closure and pink multi-colored boa trim. The bag itself is a palette of black and white checks with a splash of primary colors. The double handles are striped and inside this 10-inch wide bag sits an elegant white Sultan pony. 4/12/2006 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Margarita Lime Sak by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

A totally trendy hit with the younger ladies, Douglas’ Sassy Pet Sak collections continues to grow and suit the demands of today’s style conscience fashionistas. This one combines the hot hues of periwinkle, lime and white for the perfect color combo. The dotted lime-colored background fabric provides the perfect canvas for bubbles of periwinkle. The bag is topped off with coordinating striped edging and handles. Inside this 10-inch wide bag is a precocious Papillion pup for added play value. 4/12/2006 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Prince Crown by SARAHS SILKS

Reversible silk crowns adorned with felt stars and jewels. (Decorations may vary.) Prince Crown is reversible from Gold to Green. 4/10/2006 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Silk Wings by SARAHS SILKS

Silk wings available in 4 styles. Fits most children 3 to 9 years. 4/10/2006 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ClockIts by SMALL MARVEL INC.

ClockIts is the newest watch craze that turns any rubber bracelet into a watch. Just clip on any of the 12 different Clockits watch faces onto any rubber bracelet and turn popular wrist bands into trendy watch bands. Twelve styles of faces and matching bands come on a free counter display. 3/28/2006

Namelets by SMALL MARVEL INC.

Namelets are the original silicone rubber name bracelet and fastest turning name program of the year. Each free floor spinner rack includes the top 145 kids' names and seven colors of rubber bracelets. 3/28/2006

Creativity for Kids Crafty Caps by FABER-CASTELL

Each box comes with two hats. The kit includes an adjustable fabric baseball hat and a visor. Peel-and-stick felt shapes let little hands decorate with ease. The hat can be finished off with pretty fabric ribbons. Launch date: 2006.
— “It’s really darling,” enthused Trish Garlock of Treasured Child in La Grange, Ky. “There’s also a ribbon-and-felt tote bag that looks like it’ll match.”
— Of the 14 retailers who carried make-your-own clothing items, 10 said that Creativity for Kids kits were among their best sellers.
— Boys who want cool caps, too, can make CFK’s “Creature Caps.” 3/27/2006 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Angels Design Studio Set by FASHION ANGELS

This brand new, expanded kit includes a style guide to inspire and educate tween girls about variations in skirt, shirt and trouser shapes. It also includes a wide array of colorful pencils and crayons, croque sheets with the outlines of their “models,” newsprint paper, tracing paper, spec sheets and fabric samples. The whole kit folds into a portable 11” by 15” portfolio, for designing on the go. This product received a 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. Launch date for the Deluxe kit: 2006.
— Right after Toy Fair, Debbie Scholl, owner of Fundamentally Toys in Houston, was seriously considering this item. “With this whole ‘Project Runway’ getting more popular, girls are looking more into design and creation,” she explained to TDmonthly.
— “The design-your-own-wardrobe [kit] is a very good one,” agreed Barbara Vininsky, owner of Jack & Jill in Montreal, Quebec. She expects it to be a big 2006 hit in her store, which sells trendy toy and clothing items.
— TDmonthly's homeschoolers and their moms also raved about the kit, and were ready to order refills to "keep styling." ( Watch Video) 3/27/2006 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fabulous Flip Flops by FABER-CASTELL

Creativity for Kids has come out with a brand new flip-flop kit that gives tween girls a little elevation: They have wedge-style heels for maximum fashionability. The kit comes with two flip-flop styles so it makes a great mother/daughter activity or fun for two friends. The larger pair features a fun, chunky heel and has blue and pink stripes, and the smaller pair is pink with circles. They come with self-adhesive sequin trims, sparkling angel eyelash yarn and iridescent butterflies. The kit was launched in February 2006.
— “Flip-flops have been hot,” enthused Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass. Half of retailers who sold make-your-own clothing kits said that flip-flops were their best items, and it was the most popular kit in this survey.
— “Flip-flop kits keep selling,” agreed Rich Gordon, owner of the Learning Express in Exton, Pa.
— “Flip-flops have been strong for a couple of years,” said Kate Tanner, owner of Kid Stop Toy & Book Store in Scottsdale, Ariz. 3/27/2006 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Southwestern Sak by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

New for 2006, this beige purse with turquoise straps and a fringed clasp contains a 6.5" wide black and white plush horse. Yes, these days, true fashionistas keep not only teacup pooches in their bags but small horses as well. Paris Hilton would be so jealous. 3/13/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Custom Temporary Tattoos by BINKLEY TOYS INC.

This fun product is enjoyed by young children and adults alike. Tattoos are easy to apply, high quality, full color, very safe and are FDA approved.

We can help with artwork, or you can provide your own. Have a custom temporary tattoo made just for you! 3/2/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairy Flower Tulle Dress by FAIRY FINERY

Beautiful flower petals captured inside a pocket of tulle with a satin underskirt & flower pin. Stretch velvet bodice. Looks great with our fairy wings and make unique flower girl dresses. Hand washable. 2/24/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]