Star Wars Light Saber Chopsticks Set by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

An innovative and fun addition to Kotobukiya's Star Wars line of products: Lightsabers merge with Japanese culture and “Chop Sabers” emerge! Suitable for eating sushi or defending the galaxy, the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lightsabers measure over 9” long, with the blades cast in translucent material. The smaller “children’s size” Yoda saber measures approximately 8” long. As a special bonus each set includes translucent Star Wars logo chopstick rests.
Awards: 2009 IGN Collectible Toy Award the Year; 2010 Creative Child Award ( Watch Video) 12/23/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tomiko Japanese Erasers by TOPTRENZ.COM

Tomiko Japanese Erasers feature colorful and fun erasers in the shape of items such as ice cream, cakes, pizza, etc. Over 90 different styles available. 12/23/2009 (Price: $0.40) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cutie Cakes by MANHATTAN TOY

Cutie Cakes™ are designed to be completely sweet inside and out. These cupcakes don’t have traditional filling, but convert into sweet dolls. There are five in the collection: Pistachio Penny, Bubble Gum Bitsy, Chocolate Chip Charlie, Lemon Drop LuLu and Jelly Bean Bella. Launch date: 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BISIKLE by CEPIA GAMES

Players must compete on a crazy track in order to win a bicycle race. No cards or electrical devices are involved. The whole concept is in the ZBall, a new kind of marble that Cepia Games designed internally. This marble is designed to be very easy to control and has surprising effects when flicked. The goal of the game is to flick through the obstacles to the finish line as fast as possible. "BISIKLE reinvents the marble and will be the new classic in race games. It develops mobility and concentration skills, teaches players to evaluate risk, and reveals the competitive side in each of us! All of that in one box ready to use, no batteries are required. Extensions are available to increase the fun!" Cedric Arnould, VP, CEPIA Games, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $39.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Handerpants by ACCOUTREMENTS

These 95-percent cotton, 5-percent spandex, fingerless gloves have the look and feel of men's briefs. They can be slipped on underneath gloves for extra warmth and protection from chaffing, or worn on their own as a vaguely inappropriate fashion statement. Launch date: January 28, 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Skittles Light Up Rainbow Wand by CANDYRIFIC

The Skittles Rainbow Wand lights up in three different lighting patterns. Kids can wave it though the air in the dark and it creates a rainbow. It has an auto shut off feature after 10 seconds, and the base contains one fun size bag of Skittles candy. Launch date: August 20, 2009. 12/16/2009 (Price: $2.99)

M&M Character Fan by CANDYRIFIC

Favorite M&M characters are featured with a powerful, child-safe fan. A fun size pack of M&M's is located in the handle of the fan. Launch date: October 8, 2007. 12/16/2009 (Price: $3.99)

Light Up Airplane Candy Cool Pop by CANDYRIFIC

This working, child-safe fan has lights that change colors and patterns on the fan as it spins. There is a lollipop in the handle of the fan. It's set apart because of "the unique design combination of a light-up toy that includes a candy treat. Kids can enjoy the light-up fan even after the candy is gone," Rebecca Raymond, customer service, Candyrific, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006. 12/16/2009 (Price: $3.99)

Shape Scoop by PRICE PRODUCTS LLC

Ice cream can be even more fun with these shaped scoops. Kids can have cones filled with circles or squares of their favorite frozen treat. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Free Throw by AMERICAN TOY, LLC

Place the red ball on the flipper stick, press down and let it snap back up. The ball will fly towards the basket. Solid wood, 9.5 inches long by 3 inches wide. ( Watch Video) 12/10/2009 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baseball Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Show your baseball team spirit with the Baseball Car Kit for vehicles. One baseball for your car window and a baseball for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 12/3/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CLIPIT™ Elephant Paper Clips by INTERNATIONAL ARRIVALS

This package includes 20 elephant-shaped paper clips in assorted colors. 12/2/2009 (Price: $3.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fun Flashing Sippy Cup by ELECTROSTAR

Available in Fairy, Sports and Dino varieties, this battery-operated sippy cup features multicolor LEDs that light up when a child sips and then go off after approximately 20 seconds. They can also be manually turned on and off with the press of a button. The cups are free of BPA and come with batteries. The lid and cup can be washed in the dishwasher (remove base first). This product received 5 out of 5 stars from What the Stuff Toy Review. 12/2/2009 (Price: $7.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

On The Brink of Bliss and Insanity by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

Annie, a sassy, self-deprecating, authentically raw 28-year-old, hazardously, yet humorously, freefalls from an all-time low to rock bottom. She's lost her job, feels legitimately trapped inside a bad relationship with arguably the most charming prick on the planet, is stifled by her past... and, oh, a perpetual buzz. Then she meets Billy, a soulful petty thief. Add barbed witticisms from Annie's cousin, an angry acupuncturist, and quips from two sadomasochistic elementary school teachers, and watch as reckless desperation leads to blind fearlessness in this modern-day tale where love is lost, found, "whined and dined," but mostly — redefined. This book was written by actress Lisa Cerasoli, a regular on TV's "General Hospital." Launch date: June 15, 2009. 11/30/2009 (Price: $15.95)

Copper Bookmark: Angel by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

High-end, custom-designed Five Star Copper Bookmarks are made with quality copper and Swarovski crystals and pearls, making them ideal for avid readers and gift giving. They come in three 3-1/2" high designs: a serene angel made with a divine crystal and opulent pearl; a paw print, which sports a teal or amethyst crystal; and a crystal-packing star. Launch date: October 15, 2009. 11/30/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Five Star Finger Puppets by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

Five Star Finger Puppets are manufactured in the United States and made by hand of soft, durable, hand-washable yarn. They are child safe with no removable parts and come in packages of five that include owl, snake, child, dog and cat characters. "This novelty item can be used for so many things, from potty training to story characters," pointed out Lisa Goldman of Five Star Publications. Launch date: September 9, 2009. 11/30/2009 (Price: $12.95)

Animal Rubber Bands by EASTERN ACCENT INTERNATIONAL

Animal Rubber Bands were designed by Haneda & Ohashi of Passkey Design in Tokyo in 2002. They were awarded Best Design for 2003 at the Japanese National Competition; the Toyota Prius had won the previous year. "Ours are the original animal rubber bands and come in three styles: pet, zoo and dino," said Carol Shapanka of Eastern Accent International. " They're made of silicone and produced and packaged in Japan. Japanese products are produced under strict standards. Factory conditions and the welfare of the workers is just as important as the products coming out of the factory.” The boxed set comes with 24 pieces in a sturdy snap box. The cards have one of each of the pet, zoo or dino animals. Launch date for Animal Rubber Bands: 2002. Launch date for Dinos: 2007.
— TDmonthly Magazine first reported on Animal Rubber Bands by Eastern Accent on July 27, 2005; one store manager compared their popularity to that of Ty's Beanie Babies. They had also been featured in a 2002 New York Magazine "Best Bets" article. 11/25/2009 (Price: $10) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Una Vida: A Fable of Music and the Mind by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

In Dr. Nicolas Bazan's first novel, neuroscientist Alvaro Cruz finds himself haunted by a recurring dream of a banjo player in a cornfield that leads him on a personal quest to uncover the mysterious past of a New Orleans street singer known as Una Vida. Stricken with Alzheimer's, Una Vida can only offer tantalizing clues about her past through her mesmerizing vocals, incredible recollection of jazz lyrics, and the occasional verbal revisiting of a fascinating life that's fading quickly. As Cruz searches for Una Vida's true identity, he learns profound lessons about the human psyche, the nature of memory, and himself. "'Una Vida' is filled with delightful twists and unexpected turns, all centering around one of the greatest gifts New Orleans has offered the world — jazz," said Five Star's Lisa Goldman. "But the story will also deeply touch anyone who has had to witness the heartbreaking deterioration of a loved one's memory as it is consumed by the unforgiving encroachment of Alzheimer's." Launch date: November 4, 2008. 11/25/2009 (Price: $25.95)

Copper Bookmark: Star by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

High-end, custom-designed Five Star Copper Bookmarks are made exclusively with quality copper and Swarovski crystals and pearls, making them ideal for avid readers and gift giving. They come in three 3-1/2"-high designs: a serene angel made with a divine crystal and opulent pearl; a paw print, which sports a teal or amethyst crystal; and a crystal-packing star. Launch date: October 15, 2009. 11/25/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Copper Bookmark: Paw Print by FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.

High-end, custom-designed Five Star Copper Bookmarks are made exclusively with quality copper and Swarovski crystals and pearls, making them ideal for avid readers and gift giving. They come in three 3-1/2" high designs: a serene angel made with a divine crystal and opulent pearl; a paw print, which sports a teal or amethyst crystal; and a crystal-packing star. "This is a novelty bookmark that's not sold everywhere," pointed out Lisa Goldman of Five Star Publications. "It's a real specialty item." Launch date: October 15, 2009. 11/25/2009 (Price: $11.95)

Buckyballs™ by Zoomdoggle by MAXFIELD & OBERTON

This set includes 216 powerful rare earth magnets that can be molded, shaped and snapped together in an endless variety of configurations. Each Buckyball has two poles — one repels, one attracts. Not intended for children. Watch video
— ''Pun's has sold about four dozen in the last month alone,'' Joe Berardoni, Sr., owner of Pun's Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr, Pa., shared with TDmonthly in the fall of 2010.
—Jeanette Lauture, owner of Aunt Jean's Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., sold nine of 24 units in two days after opening a box for display, she told TDmonthly. Two of 39 retailers named Buckyballs as a best-selling travel toy in March 2010.
— Dean Smith, Co-owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells "probably 50" sets of Buckyballs each month.
— May 27, 2010 RECALL of 175,000 sets (prior to March 2010) with 13+ labeling violating a federal standard that powerful magnets not be sold to children under 14. ( Watch Video) 11/25/2009 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Strange Attractor Thinking Putty by CRAZY AARON ENTERPRISES, INC.

Deep black with subtle green sparkles, this slightly stiffer Thinking Putty has a mind of its own. Near a powerful magnet it comes alive! Strong enough to defy gravity. It can even lift tacks and paperclips on its own after charging in a magnetic field. One would be mesmerized by the invisible forces at play.
— Candace Gooch, owner of At Once All Agog in Limerick, Maine, told TDmonthly in July 2010 that this product is one of her top-three best sellers. She cited sales of 12 in the last month and three in the last week.
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, three out of 12 retailers said Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty was their bestselling novelty item. Richard Gibson, owner of Learning Express of Newton in Newton, Mass., told TDmonthly that the putty brings in $5-6,000 a year, and "the best is the magnetic one."
— In a Fall 2013 survey, three out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Crazy Aaron's Thinking Putty was their best-selling novelty toy. ( Watch Video) 11/19/2009 (Price: $10.95)

Omni Tech Figures™ Ryan Sheckler Action Figure by ACTION SPORTS TOYS

( Watch Video) 11/16/2009 (Price: $24.99)

Basketball Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Show your basketball team spirit with the Basketball Car Kit for vehicles. One basketball for your car window and a basketball for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 11/13/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Football Car Kit by DECORATIVE KITS FOR CARS

Show your football team spirit with the Football Car Kit for vehicles. One football for your car window and a football for the front grille make the look complete! Weather resistant. 11/13/2009 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]