TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Licensed Products Product Category

Miss Piggy Takes Manhattan by TONNER DOLL COMPANY

Full of spunk and character, Miss Piggy is ready to go out on the town. Dressed in a velvet, magenta suit with faux fur accents, she comes with a matching hat, shoes, jewelry and a golden wig. 2/26/2009 (Price: $199.99)

Gone With the Wind - Don't Look Back by TONNER DOLL COMPANY

This exquisitely dressed doll features a blue velvet bolero jacket over a white chiffon-overlay walking dress, plus accessories including a hat, parasol, purse, earrings and more. Launch date: 2009. 2/26/2009 (Price: $239.99)

Hannah Montana™ REMIX In Concert Collection by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

Available in two styles, both in Hannah’s new look, including her signature pink glove, these dolls sing Hannah Montana’s new remix songs. 2/25/2009 (Price: $22.99)

Hannah Montana™ Quick Switch Doll by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

With two outfits, Hannah Montana can easily switch back and forth between herself and Miley Cyrus. 2/25/2009 (Price: $24.99)

Smurfs™ Plush by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

These 12" characters feature sounds and come with an '80s cartoon DVD. They sing a happy song or speak phrases with a squeeze of their hand. 2/23/2009 (Price: $14.99)

SpongeBob Squarepants Guitar Sound Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Press a song button on the guitar and sing along to popular children’s songs. Lyrics are printed in the book. Roll the bar on the guitar to play the melody note by note. Includes five song triggers. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends Sodor Snapshots Digital Camera Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Kids help Thomas take photos from around Sodor. “Digital camera” module includes buttons for five spread animations with sound effects, a flash snapshot button, and a slideshow button. Kids watch the LED animation and press the snapshot button to capture a still ‘photo’ that they can then view by pressing the slideshow button. Each spread animation can have six ‘photos’ and each ‘photo’ is accompanied by a sound effect. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cars Road Trip Adventure Flashlight Sound Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Children will love using the real working flashlight included with this book to cast shadows on the book and the pop-ups that are on each spread. The flashlight includes five fun sounds.  2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer Music to Go Digital Music Player by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Children can sing along with their favorite characters using their own detachable digital MP3 player! Each book spread features the lyrics of four songs, each with its own icon. The child can select the corresponding icon on their MP3 player to hear the song. The MP3 player includes Play, Shuffle, and Stop buttons. On the LCD screen, a simple animated icon – one for each of the 20 songs – is also displayed. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ride Along with Thomas Steering Wheel Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Steering Wheel books feature a steering wheel mounted on a telescoping base that raises and locks into place. Sound triggers, including the horn button on the wheel, make realistic vehicle sounds to accompany the story. Each spread features the story with illustration on the left-hand page, while the right-hand page shows what the child sees through the “windshield” at a particular point in the story. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tinker Bell and Her Talented Friends Magic Wand Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Trigger 25 magic moments including sound, character voice, and melodies by touching the “magic” spots on the page with the magic wand. Or wave the wand in the air to hear sparkly magic wand sounds. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Catch That Ball - Book Box and Plush by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Box set includes a storybook that makes three fun sounds and a plush toy of the character in the story. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cars - Welcome to the Pit Crew - Tool Box Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Welcome to the Pit Crew! The Tool Box book helps readers join the team by letting them use three tools while reading the story. Hear the click-clack, tap-tap, and ratchet sounds by interacting with the shaped buttons. Press the illustrated buttons to hear Lightning’s engine rev and other race day sounds. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Story Reader® - Mickey Mouse by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Created with the help of developmental education experts, My First Story Reader® is the younger sibling of the bestselling Story Reader®. It is geared towards beginning readers and features a smaller design that is friendly to little hands. Place one of the included sturdy board books into the reader and plug in the story cartridge to let the fun begin. Activities include first steps to reading, sound identification, matching, shapes, and colors. The reader features three big light-up buttons that play silly sounds.  Available storybooks feature favorite characters. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Story Reader® - Cars by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The bestselling and award-winning Story Reader® is a book that reads itself. It makes reading a fun experience and lets kids learn to love to read at their own pace. As each page of the book is turned, a narrator reads the page, while Story Reader® adds effects and music. Story Reader® is easy to use: parents or children simply insert the story cartridge, insert the book, and turn the page to let the adventure begin. Story Reader® boasts an ever-growing range of titles featuring favorite characters. 2/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crayon Town by WILD PLANET

Each coloring and activity set features a different theme (neighborhood, airport, horse ranch, zoo or construction site) and includes Crayola crayons, a coloring mat, corrugated pop-up buildings for decoration and play, and accessories. The three-dimensional structures allow kids to play after they’ve colored and designed the set. Launch date: Fall 2009. 2/3/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crayola® Make a Plate® Kit by MAKIT PRODUCTS

Create your own drawings and illustrations with this Crayola® Make-A-Plate® Kit. The kit comes with Crayola markers, paper templates, order form, instructions, mailing envelope, and rush label. Make-A-Plate® has been a family fun memory maker since 1969. Preserve a memory by capturing the imagination of the artist in a usable product that is dishwasher safe and break resistant.
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE ( Watch Video) 1/21/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Iron Man in his Mark II Armor by KOTO WORLD

This statuette features Iron Man in his Mark II Armor with light up repulsor hand and marquee base.  This collectible will be limited to 500 pieces. Final version subject to revision. Launch date: 2009. 1/6/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Airheads® Slinky® Sport Pop by CANDYRIFIC

A toy and a treat that kids can wear on their fingers, this Airheads® Slinky® Sport Pop combines a .42 ounce Airheads® lollipop and CandyRific’s popular Slinky® ring. Even after the pop is gone, there is still plenty of play-value left. Launch date: 2009. 1/2/2009 (Price: $1.39)

MAN DHL Container Truck by BRUDER TOYS AMERICA INC.

This licensed vehicle is outfitted with folding mirrors and a cab that tilts up to reveal the engine. The container  features a hinged rear and is removable,  so that other similar units can be put in its place.
— “Their deliveries are good, accurate,” Manager Rosie Morris of Whiz Kid Toys in San Luis Obispo, Calif., told TDmonthly of this preferred vendor. “They’re quick to fix problems, if we have any. And the quality is great.” Nearly 4 percent of 52 retailers named Bruder as a favorite supplier in late fall 2008.
— “They sell pretty evenly across the board. It's a strong category for us,” Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly of her die-cast vehicles, 75 percent of which she orders from Bruder, during a July 2009 survey. 12/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plush Mascot Backpack by TEAMHEADS

For fans of all ages, mascot backpacks are designed to depict a favorite team's mascot. Each is made of a quality plush material and comes with adjustable nylon straps and a zippered storage compartment. Launch date: August 2008. 12/19/2008 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Handy Manny 4-in-1 Table Set by KIDS ONLY INC.

This activity table and stool set has pop-out play pieces and includes a stand-up Handy Manny and his Toolbox. The table is reconfigurable, allowing for four different arrangements: large square, L-shaped, long rectangle, or two smaller rectangles. The product is super safe, recyclable, and manufactured in the USA. Made of Eco-Lock™ foam, it is vibrant, sturdy, durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. The design is under license from Foamables, LLC. It's an "innovative combination of versatile functionality and imaginative shape play," Kristine Bello, product manager for Kids Only, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 12/19/2008 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marvel Comics 17 Character League Wrapped Panel Journal by ISCREAM

The Marvel Comics Heroes and Villains cover is printed offset, laminated and then wrapped around 80-lb. board wire bound with 140 ruled pages inside. It measures 8.25" x 10.5". Launch date: 2009.
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE 12/12/2008 (Price: $11.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

City Streets Spider-Man Journal by ISCREAM

This plastic, lenticular flip Spider-Man journal measures 6.3" x 8.25" and has 140, 60-lb. ruled pages. Launch date: 2009.
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE 12/12/2008 (Price: $6.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marvel Bust Banks by MONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC.

Marvel Bust Banks are available in the following styles: Spider-Man, Spider-Man in Black Costume, Wolverine Masked, Wolverine Unmasked, Thing, Hulk and Venom. Made of Roto-Plastic, the sculpts feature lots of detail and are lightweight so as not to be too heavy when filled. Launch date: October 26, 2006. 12/12/2008 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]