TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

YooHoo & Friends "Groovy" Chewoo 8" Red Squirrel by AURORA WORLD INC.

This 1960s-themed squirrel plush is available in 5" and 8" sizes, and makes a funny sound when squeezed. He sports a green headband and is embroidered with the word "groovy." 6/24/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Springtime YooHoo Wanna-Bes by AURORA WORLD INC.

These cheerful bush baby characters are available in pink bunny, purple bunny and yellow duck styles. Each stands about 5" tall. 6/24/2010 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zombie Dice by STEVE JACKSON GAMES

This game for two or more players comes with a cup and 13 dice. Each player is a zombie, rolling a die for one of three outcomes: the brain icon that represents points, the footsteps icon that stands for a victim on the run and an opportunity to re-roll, or the shotgun blast icon that is detrimental to a player's undead health. Players score one point for each piece of gray matter and a strike for each shotgun blast. The first zombie to hit 13 points wins. 6/24/2010 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bear E White by WEBRAPPERS

This 8" polar bear plush is part of the line of gift and greeting toys that rap and record. Bear E White has a 30-second recording device and can also wrap around wrists, gifts or cribs. The WebRappers website features hundreds of musical greetings and genres in multiple languages to choose from. 6/23/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pita Rappit by WEBRAPPERS

This 8" green rabbit plush is part of the line of gift and greeting toys that rap and record. Pita has a 30-second recording device and can also wrap around wrists, gifts or cribs. The WebRappers website features hundreds of musical greetings and genres in multiple languages to choose from. 6/23/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Beasties: How to Make 22 Mischievous Monsters That Go Bump in the Night by PENGUIN GROUP USA

Welcome to the wondrous world of Diana Schoenbrun's "Beasties," where mythic and imaginary creatures come alive from simple materials, such as scrap fabric and thread. From werewolves to zombies to yetis to unidentifiable yet adorable beasts, these projects allow crafters to push the limits of their imaginations to sew a menagerie of whimsical beings.
— “Author Diana Schoenbrun does a fantastic job of presenting an array of wonderful creatures to create,” proclaimed BookLegion. According to the reviewers, the monsters created based on the book “make great personalized gifts for others.”
— Jocelynn Brown of the Detroit News Handmade Crafts Blog loved that the book encouraged the resourceful use of fabric scraps, since the “more woven and textured scraps of fabric, the more interesting your creatures will look.” Her colleague Erik Henrickson loved the irreverent designs of the monsters, from the “soft and fluffy” Tomte to a “patriotic Werewolf” complete with “red, white and blue fur.” 6/23/2010 (Price: $17.95)

Batman Plush by FUNKO INC.

This plush from Funko's DC Comics series wears a blue bat mask over his big black eyes, and wears Batman's iconic gray, black and blue suit. 6/22/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Superman Plush by FUNKO INC.

This plush from Funko's DC Comics series has black hair and big black eyes, and wears Superman's iconic red and blue suit and cape. 6/22/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jimi Hendrix Purple Haze Plush by FUNKO INC.

This stylized Jimi Hendrix plush stands 7" tall. He wears a gold ruffled shirt, purple vest and red pants, and comes accessorized with an orange scarf and a classic guitar. 6/22/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jersey Shore Nicole "Snooki" Talking Bobble Head by FUNKO INC.

The diminutive queen of MTV's breakout series Jersey Shore gets the bobble head treatment, and naturally, she talks. This collectible Nicole "Snooki" wobbler stands approximately 6" tall and speaks a few trademark phrases. 6/22/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playskool Mr. Potato Head Toy Story 3 Talking Plush by HASBRO INC.

This 10" plush potato is a cuddly version of the on-screen favorite. When hugged, he speaks more than ten different sayings from the movie trilogy. This toy requires three AA batteries, which are included. 6/22/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playskool Talk N' Pop Mr. Potato Head by HASBRO INC.

This interactive pal plays "Mr. Potato Head Says", tells jokes as kids mix and match his seven removable pieces, and plays a game that challenges kids to get all the pieces in place in ten seconds flat. This silly tater also spins, shakes and pops out all his pieces. 6/22/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mezco Toyz Living Dead Dolls Series 11 Maggot by MEZCO TOYZ

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Maggot has black hair worn in plaits dons a black and white sailor dress accessorized with white ruffled socks and black shoes. 6/21/2010 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mezco Toyz Living Dead Dolls Vampire Series 19 Orchid by MEZCO TOYZ

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Orchid has curly blonde pigtails wears a black and white dress accessorized with black ruffled socks and black shoes. 6/21/2010 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mezco Toyz Living Dead Dolls Vampire Series 19 Sabbatha Blood by MEZCO TOYZ

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Sabbatha has bright red hair and eyes and wears a black and red dress accessorized with red socks and black mary-janes. 6/21/2010 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Love Bunny Plush by Jeremyville by KIDROBOT

This charming rabbit measures 16" from ears to feet, is super soft, and features embroidered freckles & eyes, ladder-stitched hearts on his chest and feet, and the requisite bushy tail. Love Bunny also comes with a full-color eight-page comic book. 6/18/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sweety Bancha Plush by Rodney A. Greenblat by KIDROBOT

Designed by artist Rodney Alan Greenblat, designer of the cult video game "PaRappa the Rappa," Sweety Bancha is the best friend of PJ Berri. This 13" plush features shaggy fur, embroidered features, plastic buttons on his shoulders and hips, and a ribbon on his left foot that bears his name. 6/18/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PJ Berri Plush by Rodney A. Greenblat by KIDROBOT

Designed by artist Rodney Alan Greenblat, designer of the cult video game "PaRappa the Rappa," PJ Berri is a moody nightclub DJ and the best friend of Sweety Bancha. This 13" plush features shaggy fur, embroidered features, plastic buttons on his shoulders and hips, and a ribbon on his left foot that bears his name. 6/18/2010 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gloomy Bear Grizzly Teddy by TAITO

This 12" Gloomy Bear is styled like a classic soft teddy bear and comes with wooden buttons on his arms and signature Gloomy Bear claws. His shoulders are jointed so he can be moved into multiple poses. 6/18/2010 (Price: $25.99)

Gloomy Bear Teddy by TAITO

This Gloomy Bear resembles a classic teddy bear. He has super-soft fur, signature Gloomy Bear claws, and a ribbon tied around his neck. 6/18/2010 (Price: $28.00)

Star Wars Yoda Talking Plush by UNDERGROUND TOYS

This 9" talking plush is a re-creation of the beloved character from the "Star Wars" films. With a press of a button Yoda speaks movie quotes including, "When 900 years you reach, look as good you will not," and "Do, or do not. There is no try." ( Watch Video) 6/17/2010 (Price: $20.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Chewbacca Talking Plush by UNDERGROUND TOYS

This 9" talking plush is a re-creation of the beloved character from the "Star Wars" films. With a press of a button kids can hear Chewbacca's trademark Wookie growl. ( Watch Video) 6/17/2010 (Price: $20.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Question Guys Chat Pack by WILLIAM RANDALL PUBLISHING

The Chat Pack contains 156 cards, each featuring a question meant to get people talking. This game is designed for dinner parties, family gatherings, car trips, and classroom activities. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Digital Spy Camera by WILD PLANET

This digital camera is attached to spy sunglasses. Users can take photos with the secret handheld remote, then download them to a computer. This product is designed to encourage imaginative and abstract thinking skills. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $219.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rocket Balloons by TOYSMITH

This kit includes a 7" pump and 20 balloons. Kids and teens can use the pump to fill the balloons, then let them go and watch them zoom high into the air. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]