TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

Squirmles The Magical Pet by Nowstalgic Toys, Inc.

Squirmles are incredible toy puppets who'll wiggle, jump, and squirm their way into everyone's hearts. All Squirmles Pets are packed in their own colorful sealed packages and come with their own storage/carrying cases for when not in use. Packaged, Tied, and Ready to Play.
— Marc Holcomb, owner of Toys & Co. in Greensboro, N.C., told TDmonthly in a September 2011 survey that they sell about 120 Squirmles each month. They have a display that features a video of the product. ( Watch Video) 1/28/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Phone Dot™ Magnetic Cell Phone Holder by CELL TAG USA

The Phone Dot™ is the hottest new way to hold your cell phone in the car and at home. The Phone Dot™ works by magnetic attraction without hooks, clips or other bulky attachment gadgets. The Phone Dot™ uses patented magnetic technology and is not just a magnet! Easy to use with only two steps: 1) Simply pull the tab off the back of the round dot and place it on the car dash or around the home. 2) Place the small thin adapter to the back of the cell phone or other object. The pilfer-proof package comes with everything you need. A free point-of-sale display comes with every minimum order. The Phone Dot™ is a HOT seller with thousands sold and growing FAST! What makes this product so unique is the ability to hold almost any handheld electronic device and the human fascination with magnets. This product will not harm the phone, drain the battery and the adhesives used are easy off compatible. 1/18/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LED Necklace w/LED Flashing Stick by LIGHTUP TOYS

The necklace and flashing stick set function separately, each equipped with multiple modes. Users can set the necklace to flash continuously with all the colors, flash while alternating colors or flash only in red, blue, green or white. The stick can be set to flash continuously, flash up and down, flash blinking lights and more. Launch date: February 2007. 1/18/2008 (Price: $2.25) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Tunnel Light with Skull and Crossed Bones by LIGHTUP TOYS

This edition of the Tunnel Light comes with disco beads in assorted colors. Multiple modes are available, allowing users to set the light to flash continuously, flash only in red, only in green or only in blue. Launch date: February 2007. 1/18/2008 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Prismatic Key Holders - KPR by ZIPADEEDODAH

Glittery colored glass micro-spheres in the shapes of stars and moons float gently in clear oil. The entirely handmade item is encased in tough acrylic. 1/18/2008

FunFlyStick - Magic Levitation Wand by Unitech Toys Inc/Toys i.e., LLC

The wand is designed to look like a true wizard’s magic wand. The patented magic wand allows levitating objects indoors to go as high as the ceiling allows. With or without a magic spell, just press the button and watch how toy objects included with the set expand and fly up as high as you can make them go. Awards: TDmonthly Innovations 2008.
— The wand demonstrates “real levitation,” Olga Ousherovitch, president and co-owner of Toysie LLC, told TDmonthly.

( Watch Video) 1/2/2008 (Price: $27.00)

Stretchable 1” Frog by FUL FINEWELL UNIVERSAL LIMITED

The colorful 1” mini frogs are stretchy, allowing for creative play. The frogs are available in four assorted styles. 1/2/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bubbagum Creepy Teeth by BUBBAGUM

These Vampire candy teeth are 100 percent edible and come with chewing gum to hold them in place. A temporary tattoo is also included. Launch date: August 2008. 1/2/2008 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toxic Waste Nuclear Sludge® Sour Chew Bar Laydown Bag by CANDY DYNAMICS

Each 30-count bag contains an assortment of ultra-sour Green Apple, Blue Raspberry and Cherry miniature chew bars. All packaging contains recycled materials. Launch date: October 2008. 12/28/2007 (Price: $1.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pomchies by POMCHIES LLC

These ponytail holders look like pom-poms. They are great for dressing up stuffed animals, for wearing in one’s hair, for use as a gift bow, for use as a napkin ring and much more. 12/28/2007 (Price: $5.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peter Pirate Jack-in-the-Box by SCHYLLING

Simply turn the handle on the box and a plush Peter Pirate jumps out of the tin box. The Peter Pirate line also includes a domed keepsake box and an alarm clock. Items in the Peter Pirate collection, which also includes a domed keepsake box and an alarm clock, have a suggested retail price of $9.99 to $19.99.
— “Products by Schylling, such as Jack-in-the-Box” are best sellers at Clever Kids in Rochester, Minn., according to Owner Michelle Beyer. 12/19/2007

Somewhere City by STRANGECO

Each designer vinyl art toy character in Somewhere City is designed by Lelas. The complete Somewhere City line consists of six characters: Kay'o My Plus, Club Tarn, Luna Una Oy, Memo Wee, Oink Le Rouge and Tintonos Nos. Each figure stands 4” tall and features interchangeable parts, allowing collectors to create their own creatures. 12/11/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Veggies Sock Change Purse by BNL

This sock coin purse is the perfect size for the tooth fairy, change, gum and treats. Many other designs are available. “What a perfect way for the tooth fairy to find the tooth — and leave money!” said Brenda Kain of BNL. Launch date: January 2008. 12/7/2007 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Helios™ by BOING! DESIGNS LLC

The Helios™ Pen balances the forces of gravity and resistance to literally "float" in space. The four-sided ballpoint is chrome over brass, with twist-top action, and writes in black. There are eight sleek, modern magnetic bases that will keep the pen in virtual flight forever. It’s the ultimate desk conversation piece. “Its modern, quality design and science ‘spin’ make it ideal for … markets looking for highly unique, fun products,” Shawna Elliott, in marketing for Boing! Designs told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nintendo Super Mario Brothers Sound-Drop Key Chain by BANDAI CO. LTD.

These collectible key chains make Super Mario sounds, such as the 1Up sound or Start effect, when pressed. Each of the five has a different character/item and is in a different color. Eiko Koga, a representative at the Bandai Hobby Center in Shizuoka, Japan, thought they were adorable. “I am a big fan of Mario, as are many people. Children and adults collect these and hope to get them all. Plus, they hold your keys. I like them very much.” As of December 2007, TDmonthly’s Toy Sleuth said these were not yet available in the United States. 12/5/2007 (Price: $7.95)

Super Mario Brothers Real Sound Blocks by STRAPYA NEXT CO. LTD.

These blocks put the sounds of the Mario Brothers video game at your fingertips, with each figure (roughly 3” tall) having one “signature” sound: Fire Mario shoots a fireball, Mario powers up, and Luigi gets an extra life. Press down on their heads and hear the power. Miss Tanaka of Strapya World finds them “...quite cute. I have Mario on my desk. He is very funny. I think they sell great. And a good price.”
— Super Mario Brothers figures rank as a best-selling item at Puzzle Zoo toy stores, Co-owner Jay Demircift told TDmonthly in early 2008. 12/5/2007 (Price: $2.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Golfing Mario & Luigi Golf Set by THINKGEEK INC.

Mix an old-style Nintendo/Famicom controller with two plumbers, throw in a low handicap and the back nine and you have this mini golf set. Standing 3” high, Mario and Luigi take turns hitting golf balls into the included hole. “I thought they’d be cheap at first, but they’re largely sturdy. They are difficult, and can be quite challenging,” said Dane Raleigh, a toy collector in London. “Me and the mates took it to the pub and played nine holes, set up along the bar. Loser paid for the round. It was great fun.” The game requires two AAA batteries. ThinkGeek is a distributor for this game. 12/5/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mario and Luigi Air Fresheners by DEALEXTREME

Available in blue and pink, these fresheners come two to a pack and feature a lemonish-pine scent. “They are selling well, and lots of adults who remember the older Nintendo games will order them,” said a sales representative at distributor DealExtreme. “I haven’t seen one yet, but I want one for my car.” 12/5/2007 (Price: $7.61)

Bubble Wrap by SOLID ALLIANCE

Puchi Puchi is the onomatopoeic name for this cell phone strap or key chain adornment. In Japanese, "puchi" is the sound that bubble wrap makes when popped. This little device features eight bubbles for unending popping fun, a small speaker that emits a convincing pop sound and a tactile, bubble wrap feel. 11/30/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Executive Desk Top Wood Bowling Game by FUNWORKS

The handcrafted desk bowling game is made of solid wood and brass. It measures 29 x 20 x 15 in centimeters. 11/21/2007 (Price: $6.50)

Constructive Eating Utensil Set by CONSTRUCTIVE EATING

This set, designed to “feed kids creatively,” includes one Fork-Lift Fork, one Front-Loader Spoon and one Bull-Dozer Pusher. ( Watch Video) 11/5/2007 (Price: $19.95)

WeGlow International – WeGlow Ware The Glowing Flatware - Clear Cutlery by VIRGINIA TOY AND NOVELTY CO.

The glow-in-the-dark cutlery set comes with 50 pieces. Simply activate the LightSticks end of each utensil one hour prior to use, and the glow will last for six to twelve hours. After dining, guests can remove the LightStick from the utensil and attach it to the included lanyard to make a glow necklace. ( Watch Video) 11/5/2007 (Price: $39.50)

Alvin and the Chipmunks Singing Pen by KAMHI WORLD

The limited edition pen features the singing talents of the Chipmunks. Simply click the top of the pen, and Alvin, Simon and Theodore will sing their favorite Christmas song. Hear them belt “Me, I want a hoola hoop!” in their high-pitched voices. Launch date: November 15, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Luey by STRANGECO

Designed by punk rocker turned punk painter Bob Dob, these characters are known as “Universal Bad Habit.” The 5” vinyl figure is available in three varieties: Raging, Smoking and Drinking (milk). Launch date: October 2007. 10/12/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Killer Stapler of Caerbannog by What on Earth

When is a stapler not a stapler? When it’s also the Killer Stapler of Caerbannog (based on the Killer Bunny of Caerbannog from the “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” movie). Staplers are dangerous enough, but now comes the most dangerous stapler of all. Made of plastic and armed with the usual-sized staples, this is a conversation piece whether brought to school or into the office. Matt Sanders, secretary of the Holiest of Grail Movie Watching Society has ordered the stapler and had this to say: “That's the most foul, cruel and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on! He's got huge, sharp – eh – he can leap about — look at the bones!” 10/8/2007 (Price: $24.95)