TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Arts & Crafts Product Category

ArtiSands Geometric Mini Kit by ARTISANDS

ArtiSands Mini Geometric kit includes nine (9) shaker tubes of sand in vivid colors and eight (8) geometric pre-cut Sandesigns (circles, squares, stars, and composites). Features non-toxic colored sand, 5x5 vinyl pre-cut Sandesigns, sturdy carrying box, and easy to handle shaker tubes.
Watch Video from Pomona 2009 ( Watch Video) 3/4/2009 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ArtiSands Dinosaur Mini Kit by ARTISANDS

ArtiSands Mini Dinosaur kit includes nine (9) shaker tubes of sand and eight (8) pre-cut Sandesigns (Brontosaurus, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and Triceratops). Features non-toxic colored sand, 5x7 vinyl pre-cut Sandesigns, sturdy carrying box, and easy to handle shaker tubes. 3/4/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

JAMLiBs by JAMLiBs

JAMLiBs are reusable accessories for kids to decorate and customize their Perler® and fused-bead creations. JAMLiBs open the door to another level of creativity and fun. There are many varieties of JAMLiBs, including jewels of all shapes, sizes and colors, googly eyes, colorful dots and word tabs. They can even be hung on a refrigerator with one of the super magnets. "The patent-pending reusable fastener that allows you to decorate your fused-bead designs is the only such product available. This craft for creative kids will open their minds and offer hours of creativity and entertainment," Brad Wilcox, managing director of JAMLiBs, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $6) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Playdate Central Giant Activity Tablecloth by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

With over 50 mazes, word find, connect the dots and pictures to color, the Giant Activity Tablecloth allows for multiple child play. The tablecloth comes with six washable markers, but can work with any washable maker. It is completely machine washable. Launch date: February 15, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $29.99)

Careers in Art by CRYSTAL PRODUCTIONS

This program introduces students to professionals who have chosen to work in the visual arts and related fields. The thirteen careers described and visually illustrated include Architect, Art Educator, Fashion Designer, Framer, Gallery Owner, Graphic Designer, Industrial Designer, Interior Designer, Metal Sculptor, Painter, Photographer, Publication Designer and Urban Planner. "Each career is introduced in a concise manner," President Amy Woodworth of Crystal Productions told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 16, 2009. 2/27/2009 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mini Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispensers by GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL

Mini Glue Dots® Dot N’ Go™ dispensers are great for scrapbooking, school or card-making projects. This adhesive dispenser applies small, instant-bonding, non-toxic Glue Dots for tiny embellishments like rhinestones, buttons, beads and more. And, it’s recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 2/27/2009 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bling By Number Canvas Wall Art by FASHION ANGELS

Bling by Number Wall Art sets feature pre-printed designs on stretched canvas and come with glitter glue and sparkly "bling" to complete the artwork. Launch date: March 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mary's Softdough Tool Set by TERRAPIN TOYS LLC

The tool set includes 11 cookie cutters (turtle, frog, squirrel, dragonfly, moon, star, sun, leaf, butterfly, heart and cloud) and a wooden rolling pin is a perfect accessory for softdough.  The parts are all sized for small hands. 2/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Planets – Create a Solar System Mobile by CREATIVITY FOR KIDS

Astronomy and crafting are combined in Planets – Create a Solar System Mobile, which provides kids with the ingredients they need to create a solar system. The set includes foam balls with eight colors of air-dry clay to create an array of planets that later can be fixed to the galaxy base with string and displayed. An instruction booklet contains planetary science facts. 2/25/2009 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Patchwork Quilt by ALEX BRANDS

This quilt-making kit for a twin-size bed covering includes precut, pre-sewing squres with a lacing tool, 24, 10.75" colorful squres, cotton ribbon and instructions. 2/25/2009 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ready, Set, School by ALEX BRANDS

A comprehensive activity set for preschoolers, Ready, Set, School, teaches children to write, cut, name colors and shapes. The take-along box contains three learning wipe away books and a dry erase marker, eight stackable finger crayons, safety scissors, two stencils, 10 activity pages, 175 stickers, and a shoe tying activities with step-by-step illustrated instructions. 2/25/2009 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Morph-O-Scopes Party Fun Pack - Halloween by OOZ & OZ

This no-stress optical illusion coloring activity captivates all ages, has global appeal, and is ideal for mixed boy and girl groups. The activity is easy to assemble, totally child safe, and made in the USA. Each Party Fun Pack for 8 Children contains eight morphed placemat coloring pages with colorable borders, eight Morph-O-Scope mirror decoders, and eight bonus morph activities. Activity time is about 30 to 45 minutes. Retail cost per child is about $2. The Halloween Party Fun Pack meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. Princess Pony and Pirate themes are also available. 2/24/2009 (Price: $15.99)

Morph-O-Scopes Party Fun Pack - Princess Pony by OOZ & OZ

This no-stress optical illusion coloring activity captivates all ages, has global appeal, and is ideal for mixed boy and girl groups. The activity is easy to assemble, totally child safe, and made in the USA. Each Party Fun Pack for 8 Children contains eight morphed placemat coloring pages with colorable borders, eight Morph-O-Scope mirror decoders, and eight bonus morph activities. Activity time is about 30 to 45 minutes. Retail cost per child is about $2. The Princess Pony Party Fun Pack meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. Pirate and Halloween themes are also available. 2/24/2009 (Price: $15.99)

Morph-O-Scopes Packet - Twisted Pajama Party by OOZ & OZ

This captivating little optical illusion coloring activity — the Twisted Pajama Party Packet — contains five wacky morphs: Mid night snacks (shown); Pillow fight; Giggle fits; Runway glammin'; and Down time. Each packet comes with one Morph-O-Scope mirror. The brain-tickling fun challenge is crayoning the twisted shapes on the paper to make color appear in the right places in the pajama party cartoon reflections. It is inexpensive, easy to assemble, and appeals to all ages. The Twisted Pajama Party Packet is made in the USA and meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. 2/24/2009 (Price: $7.99)

Morph-O-Scopes Packet - Stretched Pets by OOZ & OZ

This captivating little optical illusion coloring activity — the Stretched Pets Packet — contains five adorable morphs: Puppy Tug-O-War (shown); Uh Oh Kitties; Papa Parakeet Perch; First Fish Tank; and Pony Daydreams. Each packet comes with one Morph-O-Scope mirror. The brain-tickling fun challenge is crayoning the twisted shapes on the paper to make color appear in the right places in the pets cartoon reflections. It is inexpensive, easy to assemble, and appeals to all ages. The Stretched Pets Packet is made in the USA and meets or exceeds all U.S. safety standards. 2/24/2009 (Price: $7.99)

Sandy Feet by SPOTS AND LADYBUGS LLC

This parent and child activity kit includes materials to create a foot cast in the sand at the beach. It includes enough plaster mix to make molds of two feet and comes in a bright beach pail. Launch date: February 2009. ( Watch Video) 2/16/2009 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Art Apron by ALEX BRANDS

This vinyl apron gives kids the freedom to be creative without worrying moms about the mess that results. It ties behind the neck and includes three oversized pockets in the front for supplies.
— This art apron was on the list of best sellers at Kazoo & Company in Denver at the beginning of 2009, Storeowner Diana Nelson told TDmonthly. 2/9/2009 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jewel Pack - 44 Reusable JAMLiBs by JAMLiBs

Includes a large variety of jewels so you can add some "bling" to all of your fuse bead projects. Pack includes flowers, hearts, stars, larger circles and three different colors of our popular smaller circles.  Then hang your completed Perler® and fuse bead project on the refrigerator with one of the super magnets. JAMLiBs allow a child to customize their fused or Perler® bead projects, opening the door to another level of creativity and fun.  They come in jewels of all shapes, sizes, and colors, googly eyes, colorful dots and word tabs.  Each pack also includes magnets, enabling each kid to display their finished work on your refrigerator. JAMLiBs are reusable. ( Watch Video) 2/6/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Creative Pack - 62 Reusable JAMLiBs by JAMLiBs

Includes everything you will need to get you started; large and small jewels, googly eyes, colorful pegs, word fun circles with pre-printed messages and some word fun circles to write your own message. Then hang your completed Perler® and fuse bead project on the refrigerator with one of the super magnets. JAMLiBs allow a child to customize their fused or Perler® bead projects, opening the door to another level of creativity and fun.  They come in jewels of all shapes, sizes, and colors, googly eyes, colorful dots and word tabs.  Each pack also includes magnets, enabling each kid to display their finished work on your refrigerator. JAMLiBs are reusable. 2/6/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crayon Town by WILD PLANET

Each coloring and activity set features a different theme (neighborhood, airport, horse ranch, zoo or construction site) and includes Crayola crayons, a coloring mat, corrugated pop-up buildings for decoration and play, and accessories. The three-dimensional structures allow kids to play after they’ve colored and designed the set. Launch date: Fall 2009. 2/3/2009 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Removable Glue Dots® Dot N' Go™ Dispensers by GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL

Removable Glue Dots Dot N’ Go dispenses a strong, yet removable, non-toxic adhesive that won’t leave a residue or damage surfaces. Removable Glue Dots are perfect for posting bulletins, charts or small posters to windows, walls and lockers. This dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 1/30/2009 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Memory Book Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispenser by GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL

The Dot N’ Go™ dispenser for Memory Book Glue Dots® is great for all kinds of paper crafts and school projects. These non-toxic, instant-bonding, thin adhesives are stronger than tape runner products. The Dot N’ Go dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 1/30/2009 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Craft Glue Dots Dot N' Go Dispensers by GLUE DOTS INTERNATIONAL

The Dot N' Go™ dispenser cleanly applies multi-purpose Craft Glue Dots® onto heavy materials like wood, metal embellishments or handmade papers. Instant-bonding Craft Glue Dots are non-toxic and slightly thicker than Memory Book Glue Dots. The Dot N’ Go dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008. 1/30/2009 (Price: $5.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

QuickCenter System by AMACO (AMERICAN ART CLAY CO. INC.)

Introducing the easiest way to center up to 4 lbs. of clay on a potter's wheel the first time, every time. The QuickCenter is "training wheels" for the centering process. The components of the system include the Universal Adaptor, Recessed Bat, Canister/Plunger, False Bottoms Set, Ejector, and QuickCenter Bat Pins. "Centering clay on a potter's wheel can be intimidating for students and those new to ceramics. The QuickCenter takes the guesswork out of centering clay in just three easy steps," Richard Fullenweider, advertising and media director of AMACO, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2008. 1/23/2009 (Price: $274) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Definitely Drawing and Watercolor Art Set by ROCK N GO LLC

All-inclusive, hand-drawn, step-by-step drawings are combined with watercolor instruction and come with classical music that innovatively provides the means to shift into the right/creative mode of thinking. The ready-to-go, eco-friendly portfolio includes the "Definitely Drawing and Watercolor" workbook, a classical music CD, a watercolor pencil set, a sharpener, a paintbrush, a sketch-pad and a pencil. The combination of materials "[creates] an optimal environment for children to produce watercolor masterpieces," Owner Cheryl Miller of Rock N Go LLC told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2009. 1/23/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]