TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

Backwards Watch by ACCOUTREMENTS

While this watch can't its wearer back in time, it does create the illusion that time is running backwards. The numbers on each 1.25" round clock face are arranged counter-clockwise and the hands move counter-clockwise as well. The watch has a leather strap and metal casing. It is designed to fit most adult wrists. Launch date: January 15, 2009. 3/31/2009 (Price: $24.95)

BLABBOS™ Fabric Buddies by KAMIBASHI

These one-of-a-kind, handmade fabric friends are fair trade and stand 1.5" tall. They feature large mouths and variety of colorful designs. 3/27/2009 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Three Stooges Neon Sign by NEON CONCEPTS

 3/26/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Neon Table Top by NEON CONCEPTS

• Clear Acrylic Top
• Fits a standard 30" round rental table
• Battery Operated - Runs on eight D cell batteries (Not Included)
• Self Contained
• White Neon Ring
• Average battery life is ten hours
• ON / Off switch located on the side
• Adaptor Available

 3/24/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hippie Neon Clock by NEON CONCEPTS

17" Diameter.  Glass face with acrylic case.  Neon runs on adaptor (included) Clock runs on 1-AA Battery.

 3/24/2009 (Price: $49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kissing Fish Neon Clock by NEON CONCEPTS

• 17" Diameter
• Real Neon
• Completely encased in Acrylic Case
• Neon Runs on AC Adaptor (included)
• Clock Runs on 1-AA Battery(not included)

 3/24/2009 (Price: $49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pink Round Neon Serving Tray by NEON CONCEPTS

Available in Clear Top or Soft Glo.  15" Diameter with 11.5" Serving Platform. Adjustable hand strap

Avaliable in Two Battery Options:
Disposable Battery Option: Requires 8-AA Batteries (not included).  The tray will run approximately 6 hours with one set of batteries.

ReChargable Battery Option: ReChargable Battery Pack and Charger are included.  The tray will run approximately 6 hours on one charge.

CustomTrays with Branding are Available.  Call for information and pricing. 3/24/2009 (Price: $98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shimmering Jewels Puffy Stickers by ACCOUTREMENTS

Girls can decorate their lives with these 1" (2.5 cm) to 1-1/4" (3.2 cm) vinyl Shimmering Jewels Puffy Stickers. There are eight different fade-resistant stickers in each package, an illustrated plastic sleeve. Launch date: April 15, 2009. 3/23/2009 (Price: $3.50)

A-Rest-A-Pest Buddies ® 2009 All Rights Reserved by A-REST-A-PEST INC.

The A-Rest-A-Pest product line includes the A-Rest-A-Pest Buggy, A-Rest-A-Pest Picture Book, and A-Rest-A-Pest Cage.

A-Rest-A-Pest Buggies are 5" x 8" in size, with larger and smaller sizes available. The Picture Book tells the story of how each A-Rest-A-Pest Buggy met each other.

All 20 A-Rest-A-Pest Buggies® (5"x8" in size) wholesale for $3.89 each
A-Rest-A-Pest Book wholesales for $4.95-7.95
Shipping and Handling fees apply. 3/18/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

A-Rest-A-Pest Buddies Cage ® 2009 All Rights Reserved by A-REST-A-PEST INC.

The Cage is 7"L x 7"W x 8"H is made of metal with rubber coating to carry the A-Rest-A-Pest Buggies while on the go.

The cage features a door that can open and close, with an A-Rest-A-Pest Buggy, Book, and Magnet inside.

Cages are available for wholesale in bulk for $34.99 each.
Shipping and Handling fees apply. 3/18/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

When Pigs Fly? by JACK RABBIT CREATIONS INC.

All it takes is a twist of the top of the can, and these two colorful piggies go flying. 3/17/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SplatBack Egg by DJDS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Do you like your eggs hard-boiled or sunny-side up? Well you can have both with this egg. Have it whole or make it SPLAT sunny-side up! When thrown onto the ground, SplatBacks splat into a flat, liquid-looking mess, then morph back into their original shape.

Past Videos:
WTHRA 2009 ( Watch Video) 3/11/2009 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SplatBack Mouse by DJDS INTERNATIONAL LLC

Toss this mouse SPLAT on the floor and watch everyone freak out! It goes from blob to squirmy mouse in seconds. Colors include Gold and Gray. When thrown onto the ground, SplatBacks splat into a flat, liquid-looking mess, then morph back into their original shape. ( Watch Video) 3/11/2009 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SplatBack Duck by DJDS INTERNATIONAL LLC

This cute, entertaining ducky SPLATs and comes back. When thrown onto the ground, SplatBacks splat into a flat, liquid-looking mess, then morph back into their original shape. ( Watch Video) 3/11/2009 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Original Gas-O-Matic® Fart Toy by GASSUN LIMITED INC.

The Original Gas-O-Matic® is a mechanical wind-up fart toy with an amazing repertoire of fart sounds sure to turn heads and disgust innocent bystanders! No batteries necessary. Simply wind the center spinning device (aka the "Sphincter") of the Original Gas-O-Matic®, hide it under your leg, then give that umistakeable "fart lean" and "rip it". The Original Gas-O-Matic® is proudly made in the USA using safe, high quality and durable materials for long lasting fun! ( Watch Video) 3/5/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gas-O-Matic® Sphincters by GASSUN LIMITED INC.

For use with the Gas-O-Matic®, these replacement sphincters are available to replace worn out sphincters due to age and continual use.  Each package contains two replacement sphincters made using high quality, high tech, vinyl coated stainless steel and durable polycarbonate plastic center, with 100% silicone high speed bands. These sphincters were scientifically engineered using Sphysics (Sphincter Science and Physics) to provide you with the most authentic flatulent sounds. 3/5/2009 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

FartStrong Silicone Wristband by GASSUN LIMITED INC.

It is certain that everyone knows at least one "special someone" - whether it be your spouse, child, co-worker, boss, neighbor, or relative - who loves to fart. The Official Fartstrong Foundation wristband allows the wearer to share this love with the world, while also creating awareness about those less able to share their gift of audible flatulence with others (also known as Auditory Flatulence Deficits, or AFD). The makers of The Original Gas-O-Matic® are committed to stamping out AFD by encouraging others to "Live Long and FartStrong!"  3/5/2009 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stay Back 300 Feet T-Shirt by GASSUN LIMITED INC.

Give others fair warning with one of Gassun Limited's trendy OtisWear Apparel T-Shirts. With The Original Gas-O-Matic® logo on the front, this shirt spells it out clearly on the back with the warning to "Stay Back 300 Feet!" Other apparel designs include two "Who Farted" shirts featuring the company mascot, Otis, and a gray athletic apparel design. All T-Shirts are made from high quality 100% pre-shrunk cotton. 3/5/2009 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubble Missile by ESCO TOYS

 3/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grow Turtle in Egg by ESCO TOYS

Drop the 3" turtle egg into water, and watch the gradual hatching process of a baby turtle. Great educational fun. Each egg comes in its own box. 9"x9" display box. 3/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Squeeze Animals by ESCO TOYS

Squeeze these 6" plush animals, and watch bright colored gel appear. Frog, duck, & pig assorted. Includes key chain. 8"x11" printed display. 3/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Breakfast Floss by ACCOUTREMENTS

Who needs breakfast when you’ve got Breakfast Floss? Start off your day by using the coffee flavor on your lower teeth, then switch over to the waffle and bacon flavors for your uppers. It's quite possibly the most delicious way to keep yourself out of the dentist’s chair. Each package contains three 1.5" (3.8 cm) plastic dispensers that contain 12 yards (11 m) of waxed dental floss. It comes on an illustrated blistercard. Launch date: April 15, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $5.95)

ZING AIR ZARTZ by ZING

Ideal for both indoor and outdoor play, ZARTZ feature a safe, SOFTEK foam suction cup that sticks to windows, metal, walls, asphalt or nearly anything with a smooth surface. The self-releasing suction cup allows the ZARTZ to fall just a few seconds after adhering to a ceiling or other hard-to-reach place. ZARTZ are available in 7" and 9" forms, and come packaged in a durable carry case. There's also a Fun Pack that includes two hand-target catchers and a 9" ZART, which can be launched as far as 100'. Launch date: 2009.
— “The Zing Air Zartz are really good right now,” Emily Bieritz, manager of My Favorite Toy Store in Downers Grove, Ill., told TDmonthly in June 2009 when asked about her best-selling gift for boys.
— “Zartz are definitely No. 1,” said Steve Banducci, owner of Games Unlimited in Danville, Calif., when TDmonthly asked about his best-selling sports and outdoor items in March 2010. Banducci reported sales of at least one Zartz per day.
— Four of 37 retailers surveyed in spring 2010 listed Zing as their top-selling brand of outdoor products.

Past videos: WTHRA 2009 ( Watch Video) 2/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ecotronic Farm Torches by Russimco Limited

These small flashlights provide light without the use of batteries. They are powered by pressing the handle that pops out from one side, and come in four designs: chicken, pig, dog and cow. 2/18/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flitter Fairies by WILLIAM MARK CORP

These small, sparkling fairies can be guided around via a magic wand and seem to magically flutter and float in the air. There are three characters: Daria, Eva and Alexa. A demo DVD is also available. Launch date: February 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/17/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]