TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Novelties Product Category

Silly Bandz Justin Bieber by BCP IMPORTS LLC

The Silly Bandz 24-piece Justin Bieber Bracelet Set includes 6 shapes with 4 of each style; Headphones, Music Note, I Heart JB, Bieber Heart, Justin Singing and Justin's Hat. Silly Bandz are made of silicone and die molded into these Justin Bieber shapes. All can be worn as bracelets or used as a rubber band. 5/23/2011 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TosyŽ AFO by WABOBA INC.

Tosy AFO (Aliens' Flying Object) is a boomerang flying-disc game that lights up when it's dark. uper bright LEDs automatically ignite when launched, creating a colorful rainbow through the night sky or in a darkened play space. A specially designed, hand-held launcher and thin, flexible blades allow the user to control the distance, height and flight characteristics. Pull the launch string and watch it fly; horizontally across the field to be caught by a play partner or vertically to an incredible height, then arcing back to return exactly from where it was launched. Indoors, compete to see how long the Tosy AFO can suspend from the ceiling or against the wall, seemingly defying the laws of gravity. 5/18/2011 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dave Darinko Uglydoll - red by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Dave Darinko is a natural born leader. He’s the one you want on your side when you’re about to face the music. And when you do face the music, he’s the guy who knows where the volume knob is. Does that make sense? Anyway, Dave gives you the thumbs up. He knows that you know he knows you know. Uglydoll Dave Darinko is approximately 12" tall.
— Two out of 15 retailers surveyed in late Spring 2011 said that Uglydolls were their best-selling plush. 5/6/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Groody Uglydoll by PRETTY UGLY LLC

Groody is a pretty relaxed, easy going, energetic, stressed out, moody broody mess. AAAAHHHH! Did I just close that door? It was a ghost! Did I close the garage door? Did I send that e-mail to the wrong person!!!??? You get the picture…which is exactly why Groody has chosen you to be his pal. If you are willing to help him on his quest for inner peace he will help you on your quest for whatever dealio you got going. Uglydoll Groody is approximately 12" tall. 5/6/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Novelty Plush by FIESTA

16' Farting Monkey with sound. Velcro paws for toting. Bashful expression. 4/28/2011 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fiesta Plush Key Chains by FIESTA

6" Sea Turtle Keychains. Plush sea turtle cuties to use as keychain or backpack decoration. Also available in flamingo, alligator, snake, and alligator. 4/28/2011 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

M&M Candy Wrapper Jewelry by ALEX BRANDS

Kids can save the planet and make a fashion statement, too, when they make sweet bracelets, headbands and belts from candy wrappers. Just fold and link. Includes over 200 precut candy wrappers, glue stick with burnishing cap, hole puncher, 9 cords, 9 beads, 4 elastic loops, 30 sticky gems and easy instructions. 4/25/2011 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Koogles by AURORA WORLD INC.

Koogles are very tiny magical creatures who have been sent from Mother Nature to help those in need. They each have their own personality and talent. Each small, round fuzzy creature has four tiny paws, wings, and antenna. Each comes with an icon that demonstrates their special talent. Koogles are 6" each and come with a personality tag with their name and a description. 4/21/2011 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BrickStix by BRICKSTIX LLC

BrickStix are reusable, removable and re-stickable cling decals. They are compatible with most smooth plastic bricks used in construction play. Kids can use these decals to customize their brick creations- a building becomes a cafe or gas station, a play figure becomes a doctor or cowboy- allowing for hours of creative play. Each pack of BrickStix includes two sheets of cling decals, a total of 84 per style. They are made in the USA. Styles include Metro Stix, Space Stix, and Transport Stix. 4/15/2011 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zombie Creepy Cuddlers by MEZCO TOYZ

These loveably freaky, ghoulishly cute zombies are the newest additions to the Creepy Cuddlers family. The trio of characters includes : Deathmittens- an undead feline with an exposed radius bone and bandaged tail; Zach and Ophelia- both feature real cloth clothing and skin that has “decayed” patches exposing the corduroy “sinew” below. Set includes all three figures. Launch date: September 2011. 4/13/2011 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tick by GIANTMICROBES

If you frequent wooded areas, it’s only a matter of time until you’re bitten. Tick is the newest addition to the Critters Category. This toy is a plush, five-to-seven inch-high versions of its counterpart in nature. Like all GIANTmicrobes products, this new addition is a humorously educational toy modeled on electron micrographs, enlarged a million times actual size. Each product includes the micrograph image as well as information about the microbe it represents. 4/13/2011 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hay Fever by GIANTMICROBES

Hay Fever is the newest addition to the Maladies Category – with no argument from some of the 60 million adults and children in the USA who, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, experience Hay Fever symptoms. Hay Fever, or medically speaking, seasonal allergic rhinitis, is a physiological reaction to the courtship rituals of grasses, trees and weeds. This toy is a plush, five-to-seven inch-high versions of its counterpart in nature. Like all GIANTmicrobes® products, the new additions are humorously educational toys modeled on electron micrographs, enlarged a million times actual size. Each product includes the micrograph image as well as information about the microbe it represents. 4/13/2011 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dancing Hat- Jingle Bells by UNISON GIFTS INC.

These holiday hats come in festive colors with a white faux-fur trim. Press the trim and the hat dances about while playing the classic tune "Jingle Bells." Requires 3AA batteries. ( Watch Video) 4/6/2011 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sock Monkey 8" by PLUSHLAND, INC.

This sock monkey is fashioned in the classic style. Dark woolen body is offset by the white of the sock ankles (arms) and the red of the heel (mouth). The monkey wears a matching hat festooned with a bright red pom. ( Watch Video) 4/6/2011 (Price: $3.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Forget-Me-Not Duet by PBC INTERNATIONAL INC.

12" Elephant and mouse duet. They sing verses together and separately. Mouths move while singing the Irving Gordon song made famous by Nat King Cole, "Unforgettable." The elephant's baritone is offset by the mouse's sweet soprano. ( Watch Video) 4/6/2011 (Price: $30.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

AirBorn Stork Baby Boy by PBC INTERNATIONAL INC.

This plush 11" stork flies on his blue plane with precious cargo. A jaunty blue cap and gingham bow in pale blue continue the baby boy nursery theme. Propeller spins and displays the light up message "Special Delivery!" while the Stork sings, “Hush Little Baby." ( Watch Video) 4/6/2011 (Price: $25.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LoopEmz by MONKEY BUSINESS SPORTS

A new fashion accessory, these mom-invented loop charms can be looped around bracelets, zipper pulls, shoelaces, headphones, pencils and more. Kids can use them as toothbrush identifiers, and adults can use them as wineglass charms. Each pack includes 8 LoopEmz, with one extra large LoopEm per set. Themes include Nature, Ocean, Silly Faces and Texting Fun. Made of rubber. ( Watch Video) 4/4/2011 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Parent Dolls by PARENTAL MEDIA LLC

Parent Dolls are Mom and Dad's real life face and voice- parents upload their photo and snap the image onto the head of the doll. Then, parents can record their voices and when the child presses the doll, the parent's voice comes out. Includes four re-recordable mailboxes with almost 8 minutes of total recording time, so parents can leave different messages in order to connect with their child, even when they are apart. ( Watch Video) 3/31/2011 (Price: $69.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Big-foot Stomp Walkers by MONKEY BUSINESS SPORTS

These stilts are decorated on the end with big, hairy Bigfoot feet. Set includes 1 pair of Stomp Walkers. Supports up to 100 pounds. Balance is easy with ultra-wide foot stands. Flexible & durable soft foam base is ideal for indoor/outdoor play. ( Watch Video) 3/31/2011 (Price: $79.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roomerang by ZING

This soft foam boomerang toy can be thrown indoors or out.
—Porter Green, owner of The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., sells about a dozen a month. 3/30/2011 (Price: $3.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thumb Wars by KLUTZ

To bring thumb wrestling to the next level, Klutz invented the Sleeve of Doom, a sleek, shiny, and sensational instrument of combat. Two contenders slide their hands in and clasp them together, poking their thumbs through the holes for an even playing field. The book covers everything from classic challenges, strategies, and training exercises to fake outs, battle cries, and never-before-played games. ( Watch Video) 3/29/2011 (Price: $12.99)

NoodleBlox by NOODLEBLOX LLC

This product connects pool noodles together. The Link, the End, and the EL shaped links allow kids and adults to create many different combinations of pool noodle shapes- chains, squares, seats, and more. Each shape comes in a pack of four. ( Watch Video) 3/29/2011 (Price: $9.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Animails by MARKY SPARKY TOYS

Miniature versions of the popular Wahoo toys from Marky Sparky, kids can write messages on these pthalate- and latex-free animals, affix postage directly, and mail them to someone special. No packaging is needed. ( Watch Video) 3/25/2011 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Roxie The Doxie Plush Journal by AURORA WORLD INC.

Roxie the Doxie, a new character line whose life inspires adventurous young girls to learn more about the world’s most interesting cities, features plush animals, stationery and room décor for girls. Roxie the Doxie takes tweens along for the ride as she travels the globe to meet new friends and explore the food, fun and fashions other cultures have to offer. The smart and inquisitive Roxie likes exploring, discovering, learning new things, trying new foods, sharing with her friends and journaling about all her adventures. She travels a lot because her parents are diplomats and take her all over the world. Roxie keeps in touch with her friends by sending them postcards and emails. Each product offering will highlight the different locations Roxie visits; the first being Paris (next stop, London). The “dream” plush with journal has an MSRP of $20. Plush is safe for ages three and up. ( Watch Video) 3/24/2011 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PetCakes by WELL MADE TOY MFG. CORP

Each PetCakes animal features a "frosting" hat, comes nestled in its own cupcake wrapper and has its own whimsical backstory. At first look, children will see a delicious cupcake but will then be surprised by the pet they find snuggled inside. PetCakes are collectible and provide hours of open-ended imaginative play. 3/24/2011 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]