TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Musical Toys Product Category

Tunable Drum — Model C1005 by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Its compact size makes this drum just right for little drummers. Discover just how rewarding and exciting making music with your own instrument can be. The drum is tunable for more versatility. It helps develop listening skills. 9/19/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Guitar — Model 605 by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

This Schoenhut 30-inch Acoustic Guitar is a unique introduction to playing for the aspiring young musician. It offers not only great sound and playability, but an affordable price which is attractive to many first-time players seeking a "better-than-average" beginner guitar. 9/19/2006 (Price: $28.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thumb Piano — Model 1204 by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

The Schoenhut Thumb Piano has twelve metal tongues or keys. It is primarily a percussion rhythm instrument. Simple songs are easily tapped out using only your thumbs. It is tuned to the C key. Each instrument is handcrafted, serialized and signed by the artist. The thumb piano or marimba is easy to play and has a quiet soothing sound. By gently striking the ends of the keys with your thumbs, you can play familiar melodies and rhythms or improvise your own. It is a fun instrument to play since anything you play on it sounds good. Made of Birch and plywood, it is 7.5" L x 5.7" W  x 1.8" H and weighs 12 oz. It received a Best Vacation Children's Product Award from Dr. Toy in 2005. Launch date: 2005. 9/19/2006 (Price: $44.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Barbie™ "Jam with Me" Electronic Keyboard by KIDdesigns

Strike up the band with Barbie’s electronic guitar and NEW Barbie™ "Jam with Me" Keyboard. This compact keyboard incorporates a ton of top features to rock out. Contains a built in microphone and karaoke style cartridge player, which allows girls to sing along with their favorite pop tunes or their own original tunes. 9/12/2006 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Electronic Keyboard by EMIRIMAGE CORP.

This electronic keyboard (actual size: 28" x 16") has 37 keys plus 31 function mode buttons that include demo, volume, tempo and record mode and more! It has eight different rhythms and eight musical instruments. The playmat is touch sensitive and flexible, and can be folded up for easy transport. Batteries are not included. 7/24/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kid's Electric Guitar by WOODSTOCK CHIMES

This kid-size guitar features six metal strings, a plastic red sparkle face and natural-wood neck. Measuring 29.5", the guitar also includes a built-in amplifier, a front-mounted speaker, a black nylon strap, a pick, a battery and a 16-page instructional song book by renowned folk musician Happy Traum. 7/14/2006 (Price: $130.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Schoenhut® 18-Key Mini Baby Grand by SCHOENHUT PIANO COMPANY

Schoenhut's new Mini-Grand is the perfect choice for a toddler's first piano. It is just the right size for a child's favorite doll, too. Both fun and educational, it is an ideal instrument to encourage musical creativity.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.
— As of 7/21/2011 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 1 review on Amazon.com. 7/14/2006 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toy Saxophone by BONTEMPI

This toy saxophone is a part of the Orchestra program of toys using the educative method of seven colors/seven tones, which makes it easier for children to study notes and play the instrument itself. It is rich with a harmony of colors and shapes as well as a proven toy design and educational method.
 7/14/2006 (Price: $14.95)

Shake, Rattle & Drum by SOUNDS LIKE FUN

This is a great beginner's percussion set for a little musician. The wooden bucket drum has a natural rawhide head and is great for playing with the hands or the included wooden sticks. Also included are two blue mini-maracas, one red tambourine stick, one green-handled castanet and an activity guide. Each provides a great tool for learning to describe and recognize different sounds. 7/14/2006 (Price: $34.99)

Translucent Harmonica by TOYSMITH

Choose from four different colors (purple, orange, green and blue). This real harmonica comes with its own carrying case, too.
― They sell about 8 or 9 harmonicas per month at Toy City in Keene, N.H. “You have a birthday party, and it spikes," Manager Robert Hunter shared with TDmonthly.
— In a 2012 survey, Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., told TDmonthly that her best selling musical product was, "Kazoos from Toysmith; [we sold] about 10-12 last month. They are an inexpensive, quick gift add-on," she explained. 7/14/2006 (Price: $3.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Music Maker Lap Harp by EUROPEAN EXPRESSIONS

Winner of the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, The Music Maker lets people play beautiful music — regardless of prior musical experience — by simply sliding a song sheet under the strings and plucking the string above each printed note. Made in Belarus of quality hardwoods, the harp comes tuned and with 12 songs, a pick, a tuner and a spare wire.
Awards:  1995 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Blue Chip Classic Award Winner. 7/14/2006 (Price: $32.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Joy of Music by Comfy, Inc.

“Joy of Music” teaches musical concepts by inviting children to actively participate in the rehearsals and concert of Fifi the flute, Tempo the trumpet, Boom-Boom the drum, and Mano the piano. The instruments are charming, entertaining characters, each with its own unique personality. “Joy of Music” lets children to learn about musical instruments, become familiar with musical concepts such as harmony, and improve their fine and gross motor skills. Comfy Easy PC and Software line contains six titles for the 1 to 3 age group and seven for the 3 to 5 age group, and is available in up to 18 different languages. The Comfy Easy PC keyboard is $79.99, available separately. The product is distributed by Imaginative Minds. THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN UPDATED. See latest version here. 7/11/2006 (Price: $19.99)

Multicolor Recorder by COLORI USA/TATIRI

For the young and the not so young lovers of music, we offer this musically tuned, hand painted wooden recorder. Ideal for all ages. Create beautiful music alone or with friends. Has been used in the school bands. ( Watch Video) 6/21/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blue Man Group Percussion Tubes by TOYQUEST

The strangest group since The Residents, the Blue Man Group has taken to musical toys. The toy is all PVC mixed with cool styling and some electronics, featuring new proximity sensor technology, pre-programmed songs and interchangeable instrument sounds to enable kids to mix and layer music with a simple wave of their hands. The Percussion Tubes model has a slot (the little green drawer on the right) for an iPod, which can play out of the speakers so kids can jam along with their favorite tracks. 6/15/2006 (Price: $69.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tatiri Tambourine by COLORI USA/TATIRI

This is a particulary high quality version of a traditional and much loved toy. Beautifully painted and has genuine lambskin. Made from brightly coloured wood (frame) and a synthesised skin. Designed in Italy. 6/14/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mi-JAM GUITAR by BLUE BOX TOYS INC.

The Mi-JAM guitar is a white plastic electric guitar without strings designed specifically to play along with an iPod, MP3 or other digital music players. In stand-alone mode kids can play their own music. When switched to accompanying mode the guitar can be used to jam alongside favorite musicians. The guitar has a “strum bar” that makes picking notes, riffs and chords as easy as it would be with a real guitar. However, this guitar offers four sound styles, including heavy metal, blues, acoustic and rock, that are selected with the push of a button on the guitar body. The fret board on the neck features four sensors, which allow kids to play the basic chords and riffs appropriate to each music style. 6/12/2006 (Price: $29.99)

Ariel's Seashell Xylophone by TOYQUEST

Ariel’s Seashell Xylophone contains two ornately designed mallets used to play the eight iridescent seashell musical notes. This delightful instrument features three modes of play including one note, free play and play along to the music, featuring The Little Mermaid’s hit “Under the Sea”. Lovely Ariel and her charming friends, Sebastian and Flounder, are perfectly displayed on a coral reef in an under the sea adventure land. 6/1/2006 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classical FUN Sing-A-Longs by CLASSICAL FUN MUSIC INC.

This symphonic quality music CD with superbly sung child-centered lyrics brings learning to life. The companion guide for teachers, parents and librarians describe appropriate activities for each song. Count in multiple languages to Mozart, dance with puppets to "The Blue Danube" or fly into space with Wagner. This imaginative music creates fun and memorable experiences for developing multiple intelligences. The CD contains lyrics and highlights from 25 masterpieces. Instrumental versions with composer and title introductions provide college-level music knowledge. 5/23/2006 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The A to Z Symphony by CLASSICAL FUN MUSIC INC.

Available as a video ($14.95) or DVD ($19.95), this film teaches kids to appreciate music. “The A to Z Symphony” consists of 26 independent, one-minute videos set to the melodies of Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Vivaldi and Tchaikovsky. Each letter's vignette is preceded by a written and spoken introduction of the song’s title and composer, allowing kids to become comfortable with the alphabet and classical music simultaneously. Video images were selected specifically to complement the mood of each masterpiece. 5/23/2006 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Discover and Play Musical Pop-Up Book by BABY EINSTEIN

 5/4/2006 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animal Melodies by BABY EINSTEIN

 5/4/2006 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Little Pony: Sing & Play Piano Songbook by BRIGHTER MINDS MEDIA

Kids can learn to play and sing the favorite songs of Ponyville. This fun book includes a play-along piano that lights up to lead children through familiar songs. Children will love being able to choose between three unique settings. They can follow the notes as they light up on the piano, create their own music, or choose the playback feature and enjoy their favorite children’s songs with My Little Pony Tiwst. A pony-ful, magical, musical good time. The battery is replaceable. The product has been available since November 2005. 4/25/2006 (Price: $13.99)

Rainbow Baliphone by JAMTOWN, LLC

 2/9/2006 (Price: $109.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sun Moon Star Activity Drum by JAMTOWN, LLC

Surprise your friends with a novel new instrument and a JAMTOWN formula for making music. Start with three drums in one, decorated in bright sun, moon and star designs. A colorful guide walks one or two players through a foolproof way to create jammin’ rhythms that bring smiles to faces young and old. It’s as easy as saying, “Sun. Sun. Moon. Star. Moon.” It’s fun and easy to demo in your store. It comes complete with guide and two sticks for duets. It can hang on a peg for retail display. ( Watch Video) 2/9/2006 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Grand Piano by THINKATIVITY INC.

The Baby Grand Piano encourages a love of music in little ones. Babies 6 months and up will be stimulated by the classic song "I’m a Little Teapot." The multi-colored piano keys twinkle to the music. As the child grows with Baby Grand Piano, so do the learning experiences. Not only can the children play the keys, they can choose from many different lyrics and musical compositions to create their own unique versions of "I’m a Little Teapot." It is suitable for children ages 6 months to 3 years. Launch date: 2006. 2/1/2006 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]