TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

PakNak™ - Pinky by PAKNAK

PakNaks are decorative accessories that transform plain backpacks, bags and other stuff into personalized, ever-changing, colorful works of art. With more than 40 designs that are interchangeable, weather resistant and quickly and easily adhere (no ironing, sewing or pinning!), PakNak makes changing style easy, especially since they stick on with super-strong, custom, self-adhesive Velcro. PakNaks make terrific birthday party giveaways, tooth fairy leave-behinds, incentives, gifts, luggage identifiers and more. The newest designs are made from recycled plastic and are phthalate free. Launch date: January 8, 2007. 12/12/2008 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grow-A-Head Wildlife Animals by SOURCING INTERNATIONAL LLC

The Wildlife Animals Grow-A-Head Collection includes five styles: parrot, elephant, panda, leopard and tiger. Kids can just add water and watch them grow. Launch date: 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Suede Duffle Bags by TIGO GIFTS INC.

These mini suede duffle bags are perfect for keys, coins and other small items. "Each bag is handmade and available in 13 distinct, unique colors of suede," Juniper Guerrero, owner of Tigo Gifts Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009. 12/12/2008 (Price: $9.99)

Rattle Qube Ball by TOYSMITH

This colorful, translucent ball rattles when bounced.
— "I like that they have such a large selection of merchandise. They have a low level for free freight,” Fred Gross of Multi Kids Toys Inc. in Boca Raton, Fla., said of Toysmith in fall 2008, when 19 percent of 52 retailers named the company as one of their favorite vendors. 12/10/2008 (Price: $1.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Glow-in-the-Dark Halloween Tattoos by DOVER PUBLICATIONS

Ghosts, pumpkins and black cats can be found in this spooky collection of six glow-in-the-dark tattoos.
— Three of 52 retailers named items by Dover when asked by TDmonthly about best-selling Halloween items in fall 2008.
— Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., told TDmonthly in a Winter 2012 survey that glow-in-the-dark tattoos were one of her Halloween bestsellers. 12/10/2008 (Price: $1.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Frighty Night Halloween Zip Alongs by GUND INC.

This set of three frightful characters move along when their string is pulled. Each is between 4.5” and 5.5” tall.
— Three of 52 retailers told TDmonthly in fall 2008 that Gund items sell well for Halloween in their stores. 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Poppin' Hopper™ Eyeball by TOYSMITH

Kids can flip this 2.25”-diameter Poppin’ Hopper inside out and watch it launch into the air.
— Three of 52 retailers mentioned Toysmith novelties when asked about popular Halloween items in their stores, in fall 2008. 12/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Find It Sports Edition by FIND IT GAMES

Filled with tiny pellets that represent an outdoor sports field, this version of Find It contains more than 40 items that cover more than 35 sports. Things to find include a basketball hoop, football, boxing glove and jet ski. Launch date: Fall 2008.
— Mary Porter, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., sells “a dozen or so a month” of the Find It games, she told TDmonthly in spring 2009.
— Two of 64 retailers cited Find It Games when asked about best-selling travel toys in March 2009. 12/5/2008 (Price: $20) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bottle Lamp by STREAMLINE INC.

Mix and match your empty favorite beverage bottles to make this personalized lamp. Your glass recyclables will be glowing in no time. The lamp is packaged in a gift box. 12/2/2008 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cup of Coffee Trash Bin by STREAMLINE INC.

A trash bin that is always happy to serve you. Includes a cleverly designed lid to hide away the rubbish. Size approx. 11"H x 8.5"W (at top) 12/2/2008 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Popsicle Lip Gloss by STREAMLINE INC.

Fresh and fruity mini lip gloss popsicles. So sweet in every way possible. Individually sealed and packed in 36 Piece canister. Each approx. 2"L x 1"W x .5"D 12/2/2008 (Price: $50.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Floppy Flyers by STREAMLINE INC.

Have an out of this world good time with our wacky flyers. Flip & fly tossing with no hard edges makes catch and play fun for all! Available in 4 brightly assorted colors. Packaged individually in blister pack. Floppy flyer approx. 7" Diameter 12/2/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cupcake Bandages by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 3.75" (9.5 cm) metal pocket tin contains 12, 1.75" x 1.5" (4.4 cm x 3.8 cm) latex-free adhesive bandages with sterile gauze and a free prize to help make even the ouchiest owies feel all better in no time. Twelve shrink-wrapped tins come in each illustrated display box. Launch date: January 9, 2009. 11/18/2008 (Price: $5.95)

Waitress Action Figure by ACCOUTREMENTS

This action figure is a tribute to all those hard-working waitresses, with thanks for putting up with everyone's silly menu questions, finicky standards and ridiculous requests, all while keeping a smile on your face. Each 5" (12.7 cm), hard-vinyl action figure comes with a removable serving tray, two plates (breakfast and lunch) and a removable cloth apron. It comes on an illustrated blistercard. Launch date: November 20, 2008. 11/18/2008 (Price: $8.95)

Crazy Cat Lady Game by ACCOUTREMENTS

In this exciting board game, players attempt to collect more cats than their fellow competitors as they make their way around the board. Players gain more cats by landing on spaces such as “Save a Cat Stuck in a Tree” and “Rescue Grumpy Old Cat From Pound.” But watch out for spaces that take cats from you, such as “Beware of Dog” and “Kitten Distracted by Bit of Fluff.” It includes a gameboard with spinner, four game pieces with plastic stands, 50 5/8" (1.6 cm) plastic cats and four Wildcat cards. Measurements of the illustrated, shrink-wrapped box are 8.5" x 9.5" x 1.75". Launch date: October 1, 2008. 11/18/2008 (Price: $19.99)

Mugen Pop Pop by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

Those tempted to reach for the nearest sheet of plastic bubbles need look no further than Mugen Pop Pop.  Mugen Pop Pop is a highly addictive handheld keychain device that stimulates the strangely satisfying experience of popping plastic bubble packaging. Launch date: October 27, 2008, 11/14/2008

Scared of Santa by HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

Nothing says Christmas quite like innocent children shrieking with terror as a stranger dressed in red drags them kicking and screaming onto his lap. Now this time-honored rite of passage is celebrated with a hilarious collection of more than two hundred and fifty priceless photos of kids' traumatic trips to Santa's workshop. Scared of Santa offers a cornucopia of photographic funnies—from sixty-year-old family heirlooms to last year's howlers—along with delightful commentary on those unforgettable childhood visits to scary ol' Saint Nick. By Denise Joyce and Nancy Watkins. Launch date: 2008. 11/14/2008 (Price: $9.95)

4" Suspended Globe by THE GEORGE F CRAM CO

This beautifully engineered globe is suspended in midair by an electronically controlled magnetic field. It must be plugged in to work. "This globe has a chip that continuously adjusts to atmospheric changes," Melissa Rains, in Premium Incentive Sales at Cram Herff Jones, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2008. 11/13/2008 (Price: $59.50)

Bounce & Pounce Balls by COPERNICUS TOYS

These animal-print bouncy balls measure 2.4" in diameter. There are six styles. 11/11/2008 (Price: $2.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Retro Rocket Ship Night Light by UNIQUE PRODUX INC.

This retro-designed rocket ship has a swivel plug and comes with a 4-watt bulb. It measures 3.5" W x 5.75" H x 3" D. Launch date: November 2008. 11/7/2008

Jacob's Ladder by SCHYLLING

The rungs of this colorful ladder seem to all fall down when the top is tilted from side to side, but they remain attached, offering an intriguing visual time and time again. 10/30/2008 (Price: $5.99)

Stretchy Mice and Cheese by PLAY VISIONS INC.

Made of stretchy material, this 2" block of cheese is home to two mice that can be moved around to the different holes. 10/30/2008 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lulu Kooky Klicker Pen by COURAGE BRANDS INC.

Each hand-painted Kooky Klicker features a distintive personality and fun design. The 5" characters have rubbery strands of hair and a metal clip. ( Watch Video) 10/30/2008 (Price: $3.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pull-back Mini Copter by TOYSMITH

Kids just pull back this 2.25" helicopter and watch it glide along the ground. 10/30/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Giant Pez Star Wars Darth Vader Gold Edition by BRAND NEW PRODUCTS LLC

Over 12" tall. Includes 6 packs of PEZ and plays the Star Wars theme. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]