TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

Electric Rock Guitar Shirt by THINKGEEK INC.

This t-shirt allows one to strum and make music with pre-recorded major chords. It comes with a magnetic pick and a mini amp with sound adjustment.
— "Geeks are our customer base!" said John MacDougall, owner of Golden Apple Learning Store in Pleasanton, Calif., at Toy Fair 2010. 2/17/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Moon Dough by SPIN MASTER TOYS

Moon Dough is a moulding compound unlike that is soft and marshmallow-like, does not stick or stain to material, and never dries out so you can use it again and again. As well as being wheat-free, the compound is hypo-allergenic. Launch date: 2010.
— "I thought this product was great and placed an order for it at the show, " Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. 2/15/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubber Modeling Compound by WABA FUN LLC

Bubber feels light as air and fluffy as a cloud. It's so light that it actually floats on water. Discover the joy of carving in a soft compound that leaves clean, sharp lines and amazing imprints. Bubber is non-toxic, leaves no stain or residue and never dries out, so you can play with it over and over. Watch Bubber: Top-5 Video, Toy Fair 2010
— "We came upon it today for the first time and ordered it promptly. The basic bucket sells for about $12.99 and comes in several colors," Joe Mitchell, owner of YoYo Joe's Toys & Fun, told TDmonthly at Toy Fair 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/15/2010 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Puppy Tweets by MATTEL INC.

Now the family dog can join in on all the fun of Twitter. This high-tech attachment for a dog's collar detects the canine's barks and movements and translates those actions into pre-programmed tweets broadcast via Twitter. There are hundreds of possibilities of what Fido could "say," from commenting on catching his tail to begging his owner to come home soon. Puppy Tweets comes with a USB connector for the computer; the owner simply downloads software off the Internet and establishes a Twitter account for the dog. Launch date: Fall 2010. 2/12/2010 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stretchy Shapes by OCG PRODUCTS LLC

Animal and shape bracelets are made to be worn, traded and collected. These shaped bands are made of 100-percent silicone, and they bounce right back to their cool shape after each and every wear. The 24-band Stretchy Shapes packs are exclusive designs in custom colors, sized to fit comfortably on the wrist. The line includes tie-dyed, glow-in-the-dark and scented bands. "An all-kid test group even helped develop our product. Product sales success is proven — a retail store in Birmingham, Alabama, sold over 10,000 of the three original Stretchy Shapes packs shown above in less than one month," April Mraz, CEO, OCG Products, LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009. 2/11/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sound Bites by MARY MEYER CORP.

These 5" animal characters are full of personality and can be clipped onto a backpack or purse as a fun accent. When squeezed, each felt creature utters the sound of the animal it represents. The collection features a tiger, lion, zebra, monkey, elephant, dolphin, turtle, penguin, seahorse, lobster, orca and shark. Launch date: 2010. 2/11/2010 (Price: $5) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zanybandz™ Rubber Bands: Sports by ZANYBANDZ

Shapes in this set of 24 include sports items such as a hockey stick, baseball bat, basketball jersey, tennis racket, football, and megaphone. 2/10/2010 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zanybandz™ Rubber Bands: Animal Crackers by ZANYBANDZ

Set of 24 rubber band shapes including Oscar the owl, Emmet the boar, Leonard the lion, Franklin the buck, Rusty the racoon, and Willie May the wolf. 2/10/2010 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zanybandz™ Rubber Bands: Noahs Ark by ZANYBANDZ

Set of 24 rubber band shapes including Eva the humming bird, Billy the goat, Oscar the owl, Ginger the giraffe, Clarence the camel, and Reggie the rooster. 2/10/2010 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zanybandz™ Rubber Bands: Alphabandz by ZANYBANDZ

Pack of 37 rubber bands including 36 alphabet shapes (one of each alphabet, plus an extra A,E,I,O,U,F,G,L,S, and T) plus a heart. ( Watch Video) 2/10/2010 (Price: $6.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

KNOTBALL by TAMARA CORPORATION

This patent-pending toy is comprised of a ball and a rope. The ball is attached to one end of the rope. The challenge and fun is to, by holding the rope at one end and with a one-hand motion, cause a knot in the rope. Launch date: June 30, 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BLINGKEEZ by TOOBEEZ LLC

Users can light up the day and night with BLINGKEEZ, a fun, multi-use light with 10 LED bulbs. The 2.5" sphere features three light settings (disco strobe, party flash, all on), an 18" lanyard with a breakaway safety clasp, and automatic shut-off. Launch date: February 14, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glitterins Magical Optical Science Toy Deluxe by GLITTERINS

This product consists of a toy polariscope and soft flexible models that show beautiful prismatic rainbow colors when touched, bent or stretched and viewed under polarized light. Other contents include a prism, bell, magnifying glass, magnets, origami cellophane and adhesive tape in dispenser for amazing rainbow art, and ambiguous shapes of Black Glossy Cardboard for experiments with Brewster's angle and for stimulating the imagination. Instructions brochures and a Book of Science provide many activities for adventures with light and photoelasticity. "This is the first and only toy polariscope and the first toy based on photoelasticity. The toys are soft and flexible and provide the experience of magically causing brilliant rainbow colors to appear and move around within them with manipulation under polarized light. Other adventures involving origami cellophane and rainbow art with tape are also unique," Pamela Saha, Vice President, Biomedical Research and Services, Inc. (as Glitterins), told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 10, 2010. ( Watch Video) 2/4/2010 (Price: $79.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Just Look 10x Scope by TOYOPS INC.

Just Look is a palm-sized, glass optics microscope that lets one explore the small details of the world around. This handy little scope has infinite uses in all activities — from looking at freckles on an arm to watching ants in an ant habitat. The microscope is designed to be used in almost any profession, from judging the quality of fabrics to finding inclusions in gemstones. "It is a pocket-sized microscope that children can use to explore the scientific world," Rachel Neuland, Marketing Coordinator, Toyops, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2010. 2/4/2010 (Price: $9.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fist Bumps by SportsDisplays

Fist Bumps are enormous inflatable fists that are used for fist bumping. Pass them out at parties or take them to a sporting event, they are great for getting autographs on and also make for excellent noisemakers and seat cushions. 2/2/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bat'nBall Baseball/Softball Equipment Rack by SportsDisplays

The Bat'nBall was designed to take what kids use most and organize it. With its sleek baseball design, the Bat'nBall is a must have in boys and girls rooms. The rack easily mounts to any wall and is small enough that it doesn't take up much space. 2/2/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bug Eyes by INKOLOGY INC.

These fun pens will keep kids distracted during math class. 1/27/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alice In Wonderland (S2) Minicell Special Edition by FILM CELLS LTD.

From the mind of visionary filmmaker, Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), comes a unique new twist on the classic tale Alice in Wonderland. Alice Kingsleigh is a beautiful 19 year-old, quite out of place in a world of rules and tradition. One day she is lured from a garden party by a White Rabbit and falls into a rabbit hole where she re-enters the outrageous dreamlike world of her childhood. A magical world where rabbits talk and cats disappear into thin air. Only this time, they've been expecting her. The fate of Underland lies within her hands. Alongside the Mad Hatter, Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to end the Queen's reign of terror and attempt to restore peace to Underland. Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Lucas. The film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells one may receive. Cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. This item contains clips of film, an image portraying the movie(s), artist(s) or character(s) and a stunning descriptive plaque. These elements have been double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame. Each item comes with an official © Trend Setters Ltd. certificate stating its authenticity. ( Watch Video) 1/25/2010 (Price: $28.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Alice In Wonderland (S2) 3 Cell Std. Limited Edition of 2500 by FILM CELLS LTD.

From the mind of visionary filmmaker, Tim Burton (Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory), comes a unique new twist on the classic tale Alice in Wonderland. Alice Kingsleigh is a beautiful 19 year-old, quite out of place in a world of rules and tradition. One day she is lured from a garden party by a White Rabbit and falls into a rabbit hole where she re-enters the outrageous dreamlike world of her childhood. A magical world where rabbits talk and cats disappear into thin air. Only this time, they've been expecting her. The fate of Underland lies within her hands. Alongside the Mad Hatter, Alice embarks on a fantastical journey to end the Queen's reign of terror and attempt to restore peace to Underland. Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Matt Lucas. The film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells one may receive. Cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. This item contains clips of film, an image portraying the movie(s), artist(s) or character(s) and a stunning descriptive plaque. These elements have been double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame. Each item comes with an official © Trend Setters Ltd. certificate stating its authenticity. 1/25/2010 (Price: $149.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tinker Bell (S1) 3 Cell Std. Limited Edition 2500 by FILM CELLS LTD.

Enter the magical world of Pixie Hollow and meet Tinker Bell and her fairy friends. Tinker Bell believes her fairy talent as a "tinker" isn't as special as the other fairies' talents but when Tink tries to change who she is, she creates nothing but disaster! With encouragement from her fairy friends Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn and Iridessa, Tink learns the key to solving her problems lies in her unique tinker abilities and discovers magical things can happen, when she's true to herself. Cast: Mae Whitman, America Ferrera, Lucy Liu, Raven Symone and Kristin Chenoweth. The film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells that one may receive. Cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. This item contains clips of film, an image portraying the movie(s), artist(s) or character(s) and a stunning descriptive plaque. These elements have been double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame. Each item comes with an official © Trend Setters Ltd. certificate stating its authenticity. 1/25/2010 (Price: $76.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince™ (S2) Mini Montage by FILM CELLS LTD.

As Harry Potter™ begins his 6th year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Voldemort`s tightening of his grip on both the Muggle™ and wizarding worlds has Harry suspecting that dangers may lie within the castle itself. He must prepare for the final battle that he knows is fast approaching. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael Gambon, Robbie Coltrane and more. This limited edition (2500) framed montage is 11" x 13" and includes film cell clips. Products are double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame. Each item comes with an official © Trend Setters Ltd. certificate stating its authenticity. The film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells you may receive. Please note, the cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. 1/25/2010 (Price: $89.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Betty Boop™ (S1) Double USFC5324 by FILM CELLS LTD.

Official Betty Boop Filmcell. Limited edition of 2500. The film strip portrayed in the image above is only an example of the film cells that one may receive on the frame. Cells may vary from piece to piece because they are hand selected from reels of film. This item contains clips of film, an image portraying the movie(s), artist(s) or character(s) and a stunning descriptive plaque. These elements have been double mounted and placed within a beautiful black wood frame. Each item comes with an official © Trend Setters Ltd. certificate stating its authenticity. Limited edition of 2500. © 2010 King Features Syndicate, Inc./Fleischer Studios, Inc. TM Hearst Holdings, Inc./Fleischer Studios, Inc 1/25/2010 (Price: $69.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

GoGo's Crazy Bones - Hiraku by iTOYS INC.

GoGo's Crazy Bones have been a fav with kid collectors since the 1990s. They're inspired by an ancient Greek game called "Astragals," where children played with sheep knuckles. 1/14/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mighty Beanz - 3 pack by SPIN MASTER TOYS

Mighty Beanz are collectible and playable versions of the old Mexican jumping beans. These little characters can do tricks, race each other down along and come in more than 100 fun characters with sports, ocean and zoo themes and more. Accessories are sold separately.
— As of 8.12.10, this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 28 reviews on ToysRUs.com and was listed No. 13 in best-selling toys and games. PROS: Easy to play, entertaining, interactive. CONS: Some parents felt this product did not hold children's interest. ( Watch Video) 1/12/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bag O Dogz by ZANYBANDZ

Silicone Animal Rubber Bands began in Japan, designed by the award-winning team of Yumiko Ohashi and Masonar Haneda, but a few years after the bands zapped their way in to the States, other companies began producing similar or identical items. These Zanybandz are one of the lastest iterations of animal rubber bands and they come in a variety of shapes, including this bag of 24 dogs, divided evenly between breeds: baby girl the pug, pokey the greyhound, eva the yorkie, william the bulldog, adolf the schnauzer , and  roy the lab. Read more about how Animal Rubber Bands stretched into a nationwide fad in 2009. 1/12/2010 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]