TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Pretend Play Product Category

ImagiBRICKS™ Giant Building Blocks - 16pc Large Red Block Set by SMART MONKEY TOYS

This set consists of 16 large red blocks (12” x 6” x 3”). ImagiBRICKS™ Giant Building Blocks are an enduring classic that offers endless play possibilities because they are versatile and safe. The blocks are printed with non-toxic inks and with their water-resistant coating are strong and durable for years of creative play.
— ImagiBRICKS are a best seller at Kazoo & Company in Denver, Owner Diana Nelson told TDmonthly at the beginning of 2009. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ImagiBRICKS™ Giant Building Blocks 40pc Deluxe Set by SMART MONKEY TOYS

This 40pc Basic Set includes 8 large red blocks (12” x 6” x 3”), 6 medium yellow blocks (6” x 6” x 3”), and 24 small blue blocks (6” x 3” x 3). ImagiBRICKS™ Giant Building Blocks are an enduring classic that offers endless play possibilities because they are versatile and safe. The blocks are printed with non-toxic inks and with their water-resistant coating are strong and durable for years of creative play. 10/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hannah Montana On Tour Outfit Collection by CREATIVE DESIGNS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Hannah Montana On Tour Outfit collection will make any young pop star feel like a hit. Girls can choose the Hannah On Tour Outfit that suits them best — the sparkly black and silver-striped sequined number with dazzling capri pants trimmed in silver, or the hot pink sequined dress with asymmetrical detail and leggings. The Hannah Montana On Tour Outfit collection comes in sizes 5 to 7 and 8 to 10. "These Hannah Montana dress-up outfits are replicas of the real outfits Miley wore on stage during her sold-out concert tour," Carol Selva told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008. 10/27/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stylin' Hannah Makeover Set by CREATIVE DESIGNS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Stylin’ Hannah Makeover Set allows young fans to have the best of both worlds as they rotate the doll’s hair to transform her from Hannah to Miley. A simple twist turns her hair from Miley’s brown locks to Hannah’s golden hair. Girls can practice pop-star hair fashions and use shimmer and gloss to create stylish looks — on Hannah, or themselves. Girls can wear and share the accessories including a brush, colorful hair extensions, nail polish, makeup and Hannah’s necklace, which doubles as a bracelet for a stylin’ girl. When the button on the base of the Stylin’ Hannah Makeover Set is pressed, Hannah belts out her pop hit “Rock Star.” Launch date: October 2008. 10/27/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peppermint Swirl Sassy Pet Sak by DOUGLAS CUDDLE TOYS

This holiday dress-up Sassy Pet Sak is a tote style and comes with a black lab puppy that is removeable. The bag measures 7" wide. "The design and unique choice of fashionable materials" set this item apart, Erika Radich, marketing manager for Douglas Company, told TDmonthly. "It is a toy and an accessory all in one!" Launch date: September 20, 2008. ( Watch Video) 10/27/2008 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dream House "Twin Size" by GIGA TENTS

Let your little soldier get behind the wheel of their very own HumVee. This cute play tent is patterned after the ultimate 4x4 military vehicle, the Hummer. Woodland Camo blends in to almost any terrain and 2 doors let them get into “Action” fast. Multiple vents and windows for scanning for “Targets” and airflow, fiberglass poles set up easily and quickly. This play tent is perfect for indoors or outdoors and makes a perfect place for your little one to get away from the bugs as well. The HumVee is made from Fire Retardant coated polyester for years of “Patrolling”. The Giga Kid HumVee comes complete and ready for service with a carry bag, pole bag, stakes and instructions. 10/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Giga Kid HumVee by GIGA TENTS

Let your little soldier get behind the wheel of their very own HumVee. This cute play tent is patterned after the ultimate 4x4 military vehicle, the Hummer. Woodland Camo blends in to almost any terrain and 2 doors let them get into “Action” fast. Multiple vents and windows for scanning for “Targets” and airflow, fiberglass poles set up easily and quickly. This play tent is perfect for indoors or outdoors and makes a perfect place for your little one to get away from the bugs as well. The HumVee is made from Fire Retardant coated polyester for years of “Patrolling”. The Giga Kid HumVee comes complete and ready for service with a carry bag, pole bag, stakes and instructions. 10/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hide & Seek BURT by GIGA TENTS

The Gigatent Hide and Seek Tunnel is designed to look like a cute and playful Caterpillar. By attaching the head using the loops and toggles you can close off one end to provide a hiding place while leaving one end open for ventilation and “escape”. The tunnel measures 6’ long and 20” in diameter which will allow larger children to play as well. 10/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fantasy Palace Play Tent by GIGA TENTS

Let children’s imaginations run wild when they play with this tent. With the look of 2 castle towers and a connecting passage there is plenty of space for them to play with friends or alone. Closeable doors and windows help to keep the castle private, but don’t prevent airflow. The castle also provides a place to store toys and stuffed animals. 10/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Indiana Jones Electronic Sound FX Whip by HASBRO INC.

This soft, 3' whip features whip-cracking sound effects and theme music from the Indiana Jones movies. It includes a belt-loop attachment so that kids can easily carry the whip with them. Sounds can be silenced with the flip of a switch, and the product comes with three AA batteries. 9/24/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Musical Adventure Cape by ACTING OUT

This two sided musical cape will liven up any adventure. One side is pirate theme, the reverse side is knight theme. Fun for both boys and girls. Ages three and up. Batteries included. 9/11/2008 (Price: $30.00)

Roll-In Blaster by WILD PLANET

This distraction device rolls into a room, stands itself upright, and explodes into pieces. Part of the Spy Gear line, it offers a stealthy surprise when a child rolls it into any space. Launch date: September 2008. ( Watch Video) 8/27/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clip-Clop Puppets by DAYDREAM TOY

Available in Horse, Pink Poodle and Monkey designs, these 14" puppets have wooden feet that make a clip-clop sound while they dance, and they are easy for small hands to control. The no-tangle marionettes have removable strings that can be lifted from the handle and replaced after untangling. New styles will be available in 2009. Launch date: 2008.
Display Ideas: The company offers a mechanical, plug-in display (see video) that accommodates three puppets and can be placed in a window to attract shoppers. ( Watch Video) 8/22/2008 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Grinning Streak by LINDA SEVERT

Refreshingly original, Grinning Streak includes some songs that are just plain goofy, a rap song about brushing your teeth, a beautiful lullaby, and songs about spaghetti, toes, connection, snorkeling, super-powers, and skin ... all in one package! “Linda Severt is the Beatles of Children's music. What she can do in a studio is mind blowing. Yowza!” -Chameleon Performance. This CD won a 2008 "Seal of Excellence" from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: 04/01/2008. 8/21/2008 (Price: $13.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Medieval King Costume by KIDS TOUCH LEARNING

This exquisite costume reveals an intricate dragon crest on the shield, armor and crown. The adjustable armor allows for kids of all shapes and ages to fit into snugly and comfortably. This highly detailed armor fits kids from 3’ to 5’ high. The sword, armor, shield and crown are all made of soft foam to ensure safety. 8/7/2008 (Price: $29.99)

Doll Dress - Rapunzel by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This perfect match to Little Adventures’ Rapunzel dress up has a purple and pink crushed velvet bodice accented with silver criss-cross trim. It features a purple, China silk skirt and sleeves, and a princess cone hat. Launch date: 2004. 7/23/2008 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tree House Bed Tent by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS INC

Sleep in the tree tops inside your very own “Tree House” bed tent. Between the leaves and branches, you will find warm colors and secret windows, making your new bed time “Tree House” a night in the outdoors. It’s like bringing the trees into your bedroom and sleeping under the stars, just in the comfort of your own bed. 7/18/2008 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Find-Me Multi Color Tunnel (6 Feet) by PACIFIC PLAY TENTS INC

When you can’t decide what color you like best, this multi colored Red, Blue, Yellow tunnel is the answer. Sturdy spring steel construction makes for long lasting fun. The Pacific Play Tents Find-Me Multi Color Tunnel excellent fun for developing cooperative play. Great for muscle development. Stimulate the imagination for creative playtime. 7/18/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lucy's Retro Kitchen by KIDKRAFT

This bright red, wooden kitchen features a retro design and includes under-sink storage, a removable sink for cleanup, knobs that turn, and a microwave, refrigerator and freezer that open and close. It measures 33.75" x 11.75" x 36.5".
— Patti Tepper-Rasmussen, owner of Learning Tree Toys, Games & Books in Oklahoma City, said she typically sells about one KidKraft kitchen per month, but sells about six around Christmas.
— Three of 62 specialty retailers told TDmonthly in June 2008 that they carry kitchens by KidKraft when asked about best-selling furniture and playhouse items.
— KidKraft offers 16 different kitchens in various colors and sizes. 7/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Beauty Bag by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This soft, trendy travel bag includes motorized hair dryer, hand held mirror, three curlers, hair brush and nonfunctional curling iron. 7/1/2008 (Price: $19.99)

Berenguer Boutique - Tiny Steps by DOLLS BY BERENGUER

The 5” doll comes dressed in a soft, knitted, matching bootie. A blue version is also available. “Their adorable packaging with a bow and gift tag makes them the perfect present!” Melaine Diaz of JC Toys Group Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: Summer 2008. 6/16/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Berenguer Boutique -14" La Newborns in Knitted Outfits by DOLLS BY BERENGUER

Each baby in the trio is life-like, weighing like a real baby and featuring jointed heads and limbs. Each poseable doll is sold separately. “Their amazingly life-like expressions make these beautiful dolls unique,” Melaine Diaz of JC Toys Group Inc. told TDmonthly. “They are each wearing soft, knitted outfits and caps to match.” Launch date: Summer 2008. 6/16/2008 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Sprout Tea Set by MUD PIE

The brightly colored flower tea set comes with six pieces: a teapot, a tray, two cups and two saucers. The set is comes in a pink and green hatbox package. 6/16/2008 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3-in-1 Dressing Dress-Up by FUN AND FUNCTION LLC

The three-in-one dressing vest is made of heavy-duty cotton-poly blend and features large and small buttons, a zipper, a buckle, Velcro and snap closures. The vest’s elastic panel allows the vest to function as a one-size-fit all and to grow with the child. “Weights can be safely added to pockets inside the vest to calm and provide great sensory input for children, as the weight functions as a reassuring deep hug,” Fun and Function LLC President Aviva Weiss told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008. ( Watch Video) 6/16/2008 (Price: $41.99)

Action Cape Batman™ by MATTEL INC.

This poseable action figure stands almost 14” tall and features 25 points of articulation. He comes with a pop-out cape that dramatically extends into “gliding” position.
— Jarunee Chantraparnik, owner of Toys Unique in Potomac, Md., told TDmonthly in May 2008 that although Toys Unique carries “very few” action figures, “[we] carry Mattel’s Batman.”
— In May 2008, five of 55 retailers told TDmonthly that licensed action figures were selling very well in their stores.
— In May 2008, two retailers singled out Mattel as producing the best-selling action figures in their stores. 6/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]