TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Personalized Product Category

Make A Ball by PTC INTERNATIONAL INC

Make-A-Ball is a program that allows kids to design any sports ball and make it their own. Kids can choose from baseball, softball, football, soccer, volleyball, basketball or hockey. Kids can design their own background, choose from our libraries of backgrounds and clip art, and add their own text and photos. Each ball is what we call “full coverage” meaning that it can be printed edge-to-edge and the artwork covers the entire panel. Kids can use unlimited photos, colors and artwork. The balls are regulation size and come inflated and ready to display. Make-A-Balls are great for gifts, fundraisers, awards, trophies and keepsakes. They are great for senior nights, booster clubs, coaches’ gifts or championship games. The possibilities are endless. Once designed, your ball will arrive in 4-5 weeks. Launch date: December 2008. 11/16/2012 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shains iPhone Case by SHAINSWARE

These iPhone cases are completely customizable, using any Shains component. Eco-friendly and versatile, Shains is a sustainable accessories line is composed of letters, numbers, and icons that can be mixed and matched. All items are made from recycled and recyclable content, including the packaging. Launch date: Fall 2012. 6/27/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Charmtastic 4-Sided Spinner by JANLYNN CORP.

Charmtastic is a jewelry line for young girls featuring bracelets and necklaces that can be personalized with clip-on charms. The charms are available in the following themes: Amazing Animals, Awesome Activities, Birth Stones, Bling, Incredible Icons, Tween Talk and Tween Treats. Offered at an affordable price, Charmtastic adheres to all safety standards. The Charmtastic 4-sided spinner offers a unique assortment of 80 charm styles and 6 bracelet styles. Janlynn also offers a 2-sided spinner. "The extensive charm options and affordable price points make Charmtastic highly collectible and accessible to young girls," Thomas J. Lonergan, executive vice president of the Janlynn Corporation, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010. 12/12/2011 (Price: $1149.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Huggerz by KIDZIES LLC

Keep your kid’s drinks safer from the elements with our Sweatless Technology.  Our chic designs easily identify cups, minimize furniture rings and make it fun. Launch date: October 2010.
Awards: Nickelodeon's Parent's Connect "Deals and Steals" featured item, April 2011 8/23/2011 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shains - Popsicle Cuffs by SHAINSWARE

This recycled cuff bracelet features two rows to display colorful, snap-on Shains letters and icons. The cuffs are now available in our favorite Popsicle colors; Blue Hawaiian, Grape, Cherry and Lime. "What sets these apart is the ability to change your message whenever you want and the ability to mix, match and combine various Shains products to create new cool looks," Chris Ohama from Shainware told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007.
Awards: 2010 Women in Toys Green Award 6/24/2011 (Price: $4) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sunshine Yellow Creative Pack by SHRINKY DINKS ® (K & B INNOVATIONS, INC.)

The newest addition to the Shrinky Dinks line. This 6 sheet pack of Shrinky Dinks Sunshine Yellow allows you to brighten up your Shrinky Dinks projects without using a bright marker or paint. This sunny yellow can be used as a background with our other plastics or can be used to accent anything...or use it alone to make your own bright shining piece. Use Sunshine Yellow with Permanent Marker, Paint Pens or Alcohol based rubber stamping inks. Creative fun for more "BRIGHT" ideas. 3/14/2011 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blessings Lamb Blankee by AURORA WORLD INC.

Blessings Lamb Blankee is a 12” soft white lamb, featuring a satin-lined white robe that flows down from the lamb’s upper torso and is embossed with a cross. A bow around the neck features scripted-font text that reads “Jesus Loves Me.” The lamb can be customized with a 12” gender-specific bib (MSRP $14). The girl’s bib is distinguished by frilled edges whereas the boy’s bib features a smooth edge. 3/8/2011 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

baby and kids' giraffe coin bank by ALEX MARSHALL STUDIOS

Alex Marshall Studios is adding a giraffe coin bank to their line of handmade, personalized baby and kids' ceramics. Available in character or silhouette design, each bank is handmade in their northern California studio and can be personalized with the name and date of birth. Each piece is made from a white earthenware clay, is CPSIA compliant and measures 7.5 x 2.5 x 12" h. 1/12/2011 (Price: $76.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SwaggerTag™ by SwaggerTag

A SwaggerTag is an identification tag that reflects your personality and helps you keep track of your gear. By customizing your SwaggerTag with your own photo, image or logo, you let everyone know it's your stuff. You decide what personal information to include and your SwaggerTag reveals the hidden information only if it is opened. Water, weather and impact resistant, with strong attachment points and ties ensures a SwaggerTag will stay with your gear. Available in six distinctive colors. 1/6/2011 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Built It! Checkers by I BUILT IT GAMES

Build your own customized checker set. These “I Built It!” checkers let you choose any of your favorite pictures and add them right into every game piece, making for a personalized game. Each game comes with 12 red and 12 black checker pieces made of durable yet lightweight plastic. These jumbo sized checker pieces are each 2 3/4 inches around, so there is plenty of room for pictures. Also included in each game are a picture sizing stencil, an instruction and idea sheet, and a 24 inch square red and black game board, This oversized game board folds down to fit in a 12 by 12 inch box. ( Watch Video) 12/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Built It! Jumbo Chess by I BUILT IT GAMES

This chess set features jumbo trading card size chess pieces so that one can customize every piece with wallet-sized photographs, trading cards, artwork, or any other images to create a personalized chess set. These jumbo sized chess pieces have a base 2 1/2 inches wide, are made of durable yet lightweight plastic, and come in the traditional colors of black and white. Also included are a picture sizing stencil, an instruction/idea sheet and a black and white game board. The game board is 23 ½ inches square, made from heavy duty cardstock that folds to fit in a 12 by 12 inch square box. 12/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Built It! Memory Match & Tic Tac Toe by I BUILT IT GAMES

Build your own customized game of Memory Match and Tic Tac Toe that can change as often as a child's imagination. Add your favorite pictures into all 18 game pieces to play a memory matching game. The pieces are in black and white, allowing for a game of Tic Tac Toe as well. You can use photos, stickers, cut outs from magazines, or colorful crayons, glitter and glue. A sample coloring sheet is included so you can quick start your game by coloring in the matching pairs of ocean themed pictures and adding them into your game. More coloring sheets are available as free downloads on the I Built It Games website. Every game comes with 18 mixed black and white game pieces and a 20" game board. Each game piece is 2 3/4 inches around. 12/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pirate Lunch Box by ROMANOFF PRODUCTS INC

Styled like a miniature treasure chest hauled up from a sunken ship or unearthed on a dangerous deserted island, this Pirate Lunch Box is made of durable plastic and snaps shut for easy transport of a healthy meal, or gold doubloons. The gloss finished box is available in white, red, blue, hot pink, purple, silver and clear. It is ready to be personalized for – or by! - a child.
— Lori Hershman, owner of Evan's Toy Shop in Hamden, Conn., said she personalizes and sells approximately 18 Romanoff lunch boxes per week during a September 2010 interview. 10/28/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Eye Can Art Pastel Stencil Kit by BLUE ART BOX LLC

With this kit, one can design their own stencils, and then create colorful, shaded pastel pictures. Contains black, white, and color paper, pencil, soft pastels, scissors, cotton balls, and instructions. 10/18/2010 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmArt Studio™ Design it Yourself Bowls by BSW TOY INC.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two bowls, one bowl to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set bowl designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved. 10/18/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmArt Studio™ Design it Yourself Mugs by BSW TOY INC.

Create a custom, one-of-a-kind crafts by using the included paints to personalize bowls with one's own colorful designs, favorite sayings or name. Kit includes two mugs, one mug to paint for yourself and one to paint for a friend. Set mug designs by baking in home oven. Ceramics are FDA approved. 10/18/2010 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Baby Clothes Bear by THE PATCHWORK BEAR

Eco-friendly, handmade and an instant heirloom. Transform outgrown clothing into a keepsake patchwork bear. The process involves one to ship 6 to 10 articles of clothing in the provided box, and approximately 4 weeks later, a classic, vintage-styled bear is shipped back made with the articles of clothing provided. Return postage is included. "Eco-friendly, sentimental and an instant heirloom," Jennifer Cura, owner of The Patchwork Bear told TDmonthly. 10/18/2010 (Price: $98.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Military Photo Stones by ANGELSTAR

These smooth oval-shaped stones feature military emblems of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Each stone can be personalized with a loved one’s picture, a message or whatever is desired to be featured on the opposite side. 9/23/2010 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lace Plates by HISTORY AND HERALDRY

Kids can personalize their sneakers with these durable shoelace attachments for collecting, trading and wearing. Children can spell out their name or personalize their shoes and sneakers with the eye catching, colorful letters and generic images. 9/23/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Symbiote White DIY Vinyl Toy by SYMBIOTE STUDIOS

Symbiotes are cool figures that all use the same head, body and arms. Designed by artist Curt Rapala, each figure is a character that is created in a stylized way. The blank symbiote allows one to create their own design onto the figure, to personalize it as desired. Each White Symbiote comes with four interchangeable hands, Pistol and a Sword. ( Watch Video) 9/17/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Big Art Set by XONEX

This portable art set features a plain brown paper exterior that allows users to personalize all sides. The set includes 18 colored pencils, 16 fine-point markers, 18 crayons, 14 pastels, eight watercolor cakes, two paintbrushes, two drawing pencils, a sharpener and an eraser. It measures 14.5" x 10.5" x 2.25" and has a rope handle and closure. "This art set allows ANYONE to personalize their own set!" Xonex Art Director Emily Meluch told TDmonthly. 9/13/2010 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Construction Zone Wall Mural by ELEPHANTS ON THE WALL

Four colorful construction vehicles scrape, dig, roll, lift and haul, preparing the site for construction. Designed for boys, this mural measures 168" wide × 90" tall. 9/10/2010 (Price: $109.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ilana's Beach Shack Wall Mural by ELEPHANTS ON THE WALL

This playful and colorful beach shack wall mural was designed to act as a headboard for a twin-sized bed or crib or it can simply be used on its own. Change the colors as necessary to fit either a boy or girl's room, and repeat elements in the scene to extend the mural if desired. Pictured here, this mural measures 144" wide × 84" tall. 9/10/2010 (Price: $94.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fun for Boys Wall Mural by ELEPHANTS ON THE WALL

This simple silhouette of a little boy playing in a tree is designed for a variety of trendy bedding. It can be painted in any color to match the room's decor. Pictured here, the mural measures 72" wide by 90" tall. 9/10/2010 (Price: $64.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mail Box Friends Alert by DREAM CHEEKY

This friends message monitoring software incorporates color and sound alerts that can be personalized for up to 10 accounts. It supports Gmail, Yahoo, MSN, Outlook, Windows Live Hotmail, Facebook and Twitter. 8/26/2010 (Price: $15.00)