TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

Plastic Light-up Tops by KURT S. ADLER INC.

The tops spin, light up and play music. They are available in red and green or red and white. Launch date: January 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $3.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Santa in Tree Spinner by KURT S. ADLER INC.

At the press of a button, the tree spins and a Santa appears in the center of the open tree.
The “Santa in tree spinner is great for both boys and girls, and is beautifully decorated and detailed,” Ellen Englishmen of Kurt S. Adler told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $3.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Reindeer Lip Lollipops with Light Up Nose by FORD GUM & MACHINE CO.

Plastic reindeer lips and a battery-operated, lighted nose are attached to a cherry-flavored lollipop. “Compared to competition, the Carousel Reindeer Lollipop is entirely unique,” Ford Gum & Machine Company Director of Marketing David Plotnick told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $1.15) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Musical Christmas Ornament with Candy by FORD GUM & MACHINE CO.

he 2-3/4” Christmas ornament is filled with holiday treats and plays assorted Christmas carols at the push of a button. “Compared to competition, the Carousel Musical Christmas Ornament is the best value item like it,” Ford Gum & Machine Company Director of Marketing David Plotnick told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $1.15) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nintendo Wii KLIK-On by AU´SOME CANDIES

The toy dispenses Au'some candy rolls and Smarties bubble gum. “It has the cool factor as well as a refillable item for future use,” Au’some Candies Vice President of Operations Rose Downey told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $1.99)

Brain Food Thinking Putty by FAT BRAIN TOY CO.

The high-quality, moldable putty allows children to create and recreate endlessly. “Used in conjunction with pre-writing and brainstorming activities, Brain Food channels kids’ fidget energy so they can focus mentally,” Shannon Wallingford of Fat Brain Toy Co., told TDmonthly. “Made in the USA, Brain Food is 100 percent pliable, never dries out, has no odor, has a brilliant color and is available in impressive, color-changing varieties.” Launch date: May 5, 2008. ( Watch Video) 5/22/2008 (Price: $15.00)

Indiana Jones Crystal Skull Key Chain by BASIC FUN INC.

The detailed, translucent Crystal Skull key chain is based on the Indiana Jones movie. It features a special light-up function. Launch date: June 1, 2008. 5/22/2008 (Price: $5.99)

Madballs Sick Series 2 by BASIC FUN INC.

This series takes the “yuck factor” up a notch, with three styles, each sized slightly larger than a baseball and featuring over-the-top, repulsive functions. For example, squeeze Freaky Fullback and his cracked helmet bubbles out, along with his brains. Launch date: April 1, 2008. ( Watch Video) 5/22/2008 (Price: $6.99)

Madballs Series 2 by BASIC FUN INC.

Each soft foam rubber ball is approximately the size of a baseball, with a highly detailed, outrageous face bursting with personality. The series includes Blech Beard, Freaky Fullback, Oculus Orbus, Swine Sucker, Wolf Breath and Dust Brain. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 5/22/2008 (Price: $5.99)

Betty Boop Talking Bobblehead by PRECIOUS KIDS/FUN TOYS

The polyresin Betty Boop Talking Bobblehead comes with a sound chip that allows her to speak with the simple press of a button. Launch date: May 15, 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $24.99)

Bacon Beans by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 6-1/2” x 1-1/2” x 1” bacon-shaped tin contains 60 bacon-flavored jellybeans. These jellybeans are not quite as tasty as real bacon, but better for the arteries. Twelve shrink-wrapped tins come in each illustrated display box. 5/13/2008 (Price: $5.95)

Hobo Beans by ACCOUTREMENTS

Each 3” tin can contains 100 maple-flavored jellybeans and features a happy hobo on the label. 5/13/2008 (Price: $6.00)

Fairy Mints by ACCOUTREMENTS

The 3” x 2-1/4” x 1/2” tin contains 150 rose petal-flavored candies. Each illustrated display box comes with 36 shrink-wrapped tins. 5/13/2008 (Price: $2.50)

Li'l Smoochers Cinnamon Candy by ACCOUTREMENTS

The 3” x 1-3/8” x 1/2” tin contains 32 cinnamon-flavored, lip-shaped candies. Each illustrated display box comes with 36 shrink-wrapped tins. 5/13/2008 (Price: $2.50)

Spectrix Glow Laser Visors by Ekos USA

Double the fun of the Spectrix Laser Visor in Glow-In-The Dark!  Special frame glows in the dark while unique cross star holographic film lenses lets you discover the spectral colors of light by displaying a myriad of rainbow pattern. 5/2/2008

Friends Play Cube by COLORI USA/TATIRI

Fun to Play! It helps develop kid's motor skills. 4/8/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shady Spiders by WOWindows, LLC

The two-poster companion pack features posters printed with the image of a pleated-style window shade and the silhouette of a giant Black Widow spider. One spider is crawling up the window, while the other is crawling through the window. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pippoglyph Playing Cards by BENT CASTLE WORKSHOPS

Direct comparison alongside any common playing card reveals that all of the essential features of a deck have been maintained and aesthetically expanded. The customary suit symbols have been elaborated from simple spots to refined sigils, bringing attention to detail through the entire deck down to the lowest number card. The regal courts are clad in patterns based on their own pips that emphasize their suit relationships. The deck retains familiar favorites, such as one-eyed Jacks and a suicide King. 4/3/2008 (Price: $7.00)

Pegleg Pete's Deck of Royal Rogues playing cards by BENT CASTLE WORKSHOPS

Pegleg Pete's Deck of Royal Rogues is a pirate themed deck of playing cards, but what a deck!  You'll be hard pressed to find more beautifully illustrated cards.  With all of the traditional symbolism worked into the artwork, any game you can play with a standard land lubber's deck you can play with these here cards.  And old Pegleg didn't stop there, he added an extra Serpent card to each suit. This makes it possible to create strange new variants of classic card games.  In all the deck has 58 cards; the standard 52 plus 2 Jokers and 4 Serpent cards. The deck's four over sized indices make it ideal for right and left handed buccaneers of all ages.  Available with Red or Black backs. 4/3/2008 (Price: $9.00)

The Three Stooges In Your Pocket® by EMANATION INC.

Featuring inspirational quotes and the timeless wisdom of three of America's most influential icons - Larry, Curly, and Moe.

Includes the sayings...


Suggested Retail Price: $10.00 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rocky In Your Pocket® by EMANATION INC.

Featuring the ultimate underdog of American film – Rocky Balboa includes the following song lines and sayings...

Includes the sayings...


Suggested Retail Price: $10.00 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cirque Du Soleil Juggling Balls by HIGGINS BROTHERS

Cirque Du Soleil is one of the fastest growing brands on the planet and their shows have been seen by millions. The Cirque Du Soleil Juggling Balls are used by professional jugglers worldwide. They are resilient and colorful. They also are soft enough that they stop when you drop, yet round enough for uniform throws. This reduces practice times drastically. Made in Canada by jugglers. 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Cirque Du Soleil Diabolo by HIGGINS BROTHERS

The Cirque Du Soleil diabolo is beautifully packaged “Cirque” style and is one of the hottest selling toys on the continent.. Diabolo is like a giant yoyo that can leave the string and it leaves the string in a BIG way. Throws of 60 feet are easy with this well balanced, North American made diabolo. Handsticks, string and instructions in 4 languages are included. ( Watch Video) 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cirque Du Soleil Devilsticks by HIGGINS BROTHERS

Cirque Du Soleil devilsticks are awesome and the devilstick is back! Remember devilsticks flying off the shelves? Well now, those kids have their own kids and are looking for worthwhile toys. With a little practice, it’s easy to manipulate the main stick with the 2 “supergrip” rubberized handsticks. Instructions are included in French, English, Spanish and German. 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Meteorlight by NITE IZE INC.

The ball lights up on demand and uses a design that allows batteries to be replaced. It is perfect for throwing, juggling, catching, rolling and bouncing. 3/28/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]