TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

Grow-A-Head™ Bugs by SOURCING INTERNATIONAL LLC

The “bug” comes complete with a “seeded head,” small vase, instructions and educational facts about photosynthesis and plant growth. The “hair” sprouts in just five to seven days, lasts for months and can be styled. The collection includes a butterfly, bee, ladybug and grasshopper. Launch date: February 2008. 3/28/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flashflight by NITE IZE INC.

The water-resistant SpokeLit attaches to the spokes of a bike and helps keep the rider safe by glowing or flashing a red or green L.E.D. light. It comes with two long-life replaceable batteries and can be installed in seconds. “Many employees commute to work via bicycle everyday but wanted a more effective way to illuminate their bikes than the current products on the market offered. The SpokeLit was born from this desire,” Marketing Assistant Alyssa Corona of Nite Ize explained to TDmonthly Magazine. “The innovative design slides easily onto standard three-cross wheel spokes and stays securely in place while riding.” Launch date: April 1, 2008. 3/26/2008 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Steve Spangler's Geyser Tube by BE AMAZING!

Not only are MENTOS® great to eat, but these amazing candies are loaded with wonder. Learn how to create an enormous geyser by combining MENTOS® with soda. The eruption is amazing—up to 25 feet high—and so is the science just beneath the surface. The Geyser Tube™ allows you to load the candies and safely disperse them into the soda bottle.
— When asked about their best selling novelty toys in a September 2011 survey, Mary Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly: "We sell lots of the Geyser Tubes from Be Amazing! Toys."
— In a Fall 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that Be Amazing was a best-selling brand of science toy. ( Watch Video) 3/24/2008 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini World Amazing Sea Monkeys by BEST OF BEST

Sea Monkeys look best when viewed from above!  Amazing Sea Monkey Mini World includes:  #1 Water Purifier, #2 Instant Live Eggs, #3 Growth Food, a calibrated feeding spoon, specially designed pipette to help refresh the watery home, a trilingual user guide, a scientifically designed and tested Mini-World tank, and the exclusive multimagnifying lid that allows proper air exchange and optimized viewing.  Assorted. 3/24/2008 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrek® Strech N' Scream by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The 14” tall action figure can bend, stretch and stand on his own two feet. He even speaks when he is being stretched. 3/20/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flat Lanyard with Skull by LIGHTUP TOYS

The lanyard necklace lights up and comes with a toy skull attached. The lanyard is perfect to for use during Halloween outings. Launch date: 2007. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2008 (Price: $2.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boxing Grannies by BLUW

Each granny stands 11-1/2 cm tall. Simply press the buttons and watch the grannies throw jabs, right hooks and uppercuts at each other. Each figure comes with articulated arms and is controlled by separate buttons. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2008 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZeeBeez Original by ZING

The ball can turn inside out to reveal a hidden post. Holding the post, kids can drop the ball to the floor and then watch it bounce back up. Kids can spin it, pop it and catch it.
— Two of 38 retailers named this fun little pick-up item as a best-selling novelty in their stores in summer 2009.
— “I made $700 in the last 90 days on ZeeBeez,” David Ekwall, owner of The Wooden Toy in Wethersfield, Conn., told TDmonthly in late summer 2009. ( Watch Video) 3/11/2008 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tech Deck by SPIN MASTER TOYS

The “fingerboarding” phenomena expands with these miniature skateboards that measure 96mm in length. Each features real skateboard graphics and board shapes from real skateboard companies in the 1970’s, 1980s and 1990’s. Launch date: Spring 2008. 3/3/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peleda Wind Up Owls by TOY TOKYO

Designed by Nathan Jurevicius, the vinyl owl wind-ups are available in a variety of colors. This set is a blind box assortment. Launch date: March 2008. 2/19/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wish Come True Collection by STRANGECO

The Wish Come True series features weighted bottoms and built-in bell chimes, giving each of the figures a playful rocking motion and a subtle, soothing sound. The six-piece set is packaged in a full-color blind box, making each figure a surprise. Launch date: January 2008. 2/19/2008 (Price: $7.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Catalog by WESTLAND GIFTWARE INC.

Based on the Revilo cartoon series, this figure depicts a woman standing on a base that reads, “This outfit looked so cute in the catalog." The figure stands 6-1/2” tall. Launch date: January 2008. 2/18/2008

DEBO Superheroes – Maru-bo by KAMIBASHI

This tiny vinyl character is the "hero of gettin' around" and has travel-related powers, such as ensuring that you always get a good parking spot. It was designed in Thailand by the DEBO (Do-Everything-By-Ourselves-) group of four artists – Byb, Beer, Noi and Ning – and then sewn together. The Maru-bo shape can be repeated in other dolls, but this particular design is only available in a limited edition of 50. 2/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Don't Taz Me Bro by HEROBUILDERS

The talking and screaming action figure comes with multiple points of articulation. He wears a white shirt that reads, “Don’t Taz Me Bro.” Launch date: January 23, 2008. 2/12/2008 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Circus Stage Club by HIGGINS BROTHERS

The 20.5”Circus Stage Club has a silver-wrapped handle that makes the club a bit heavier and can improve its responsiveness. 2/12/2008 (Price: $32.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aluminum Spinning Plate by HIGGINS BROTHERS

This professional-model plate is precision-made and has perfect balance. Made of heavy-gauge aluminum, it is designed to spin longer than the plastic version. 2/12/2008 (Price: $22.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Prismatic Keychains by ZIPADEEDODAH

These handmade keychains feature colorful stars and moons floating in clear, safe oil, surrounded by tough acrylic casing. The 14 available varieties are Ocean, Lime, Dark Green, Runway Pink, Hot Pink, Purple, Burgundy, White, Tangerine, Red, Light Blue, Medium Blue, Deep Blue and Black. Launch date: Improved in 2006. 2/12/2008 (Price: $5.75)

Crystal Sensations Keychains by ZIPADEEDODAH

These handmade keychains showcase fun and colorful glass, crystal-like beads floating in safe oil and encased in tough acrylic. The beautiful colors are available in 48 different color combinations. “We use oil, which never evaporates like cheap imitators. Our colors are brighter, and the number of colors is greater than any competitor,” Owner Brian Prothro of Zipadeedodah told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2006. 2/12/2008 (Price: $5.75)

Deco Dot Keychains by ZIPADEEDODAH

These handmade keychains feature brilliantly colored handmade patterned discs and colored glass micro-spheres, floating in clear oil and encased in tough acrylic. Colors include Ocean, White, Purple, Emerald Green, Medium Blue, Salmon and Burgundy. Launch date: 2004. 2/12/2008 (Price: $5.75)

Hulk Bust Bank by MONOGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC.

The bank is shaped in the bust of the character Hulk. Based on the movie by the same name, Hulk is depicted here in 3-D form, clenching his fists and exposing his teeth. 1/31/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cuddle Cubs: Koala Bear by PEZ

The koala plush key chain holds a heart-shaped pillow that reads “Love.” The dispenser comes on a card with a roll of Pez candy. Three other cuddly creatures are available in the plush key chain-dispenser line. Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Valentine's Day Heart: Pink Crystal by PEZ

The clear pink dispenser features the phrase “I [heart] U.” Other varieties are available in the Valentine’s Day line, including a purple dispenser that reads “Princess,” a pink dispenser that reads “Sugar Sugar” and a red dispenser that reads “Dream.” Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $1.59)

Hello Kitty: ChocoCat by PEZ

The Pez dispenser comes in a polybag with two rolls of Pez candy. Launch date: 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $1.59)

Major League Baseball Pez Dispensers by PEZ

The Major League Baseball line of Pez dispensers include the classic teams: Boston Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, LA Dodgers, SF Giants, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Cleveland Indians and Detriot Tigers. Launch date: January 2008. 1/29/2008

Mickey 80th Tin by PEZ

The limited edition tin celebrates 80 years of both Mickey and Pez. The tin comes with three candy dispensers — Steamboat Willie, Pie-eyed Mickey and Millenium Mickey — each accompanied by a limited edition poster. All tins are sequentially numbered. Launch date: January 2008. 1/29/2008