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

Letter Pop-Outs by BARKER CREEK PUBLISHING

Barker Creek's 4" Letter Pop-Outs are available in seven exciting designs that coordinate with Barker Creek's full line of classroom decor products. Each Letter Pop-Out set includes upper and lowercase letters, punctuation marks and numbers. The bright, hip designs appeal to all ages and can also be used for making eye-catching report covers, science project displays, scrapbooks, 4-H projects and more. Launch date: April 2008. 8/21/2008 (Price: $6.99)

Shrinky Dinks® Christmas Refill Pack by JOOBLI STUDIO

Need more artwork for your Shrinky Dinks holiday baubles? The Christmas Refill Pack gives you ten full-size sheets (8”x10”) of Frosted Ruff n’ Ready shrinkable plastic, plus eight additional line art images for easy tracing. 8/11/2008 (Price: $8.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Paint-by-Number Kit by CRESCENT CARDBOARD

This new "paint" by numbers kit consists of graphic designs with sticky backings and pots of brightly colored powder pigment made from recycled mat board. Kids simply dip their paintbrushes into the pots, then spread the pigment on the board to create a variety of bright and fun designs. ( Watch Video) 8/1/2008

Design-a-Purse Activity Kit by Design-a-Purse™

This activity kit from Laurali Collections was created to allow girls to bead their own straps, design their own trims and color their own jewels. The kit includes a pouch with velcro strip sewn on, beads for long or short straps, extra beads for bracelet or anklet to match the purse, findings to complete straps, 2 ribbons for trim, one ribbon for beading, beads for the trim, findings to complete trims, and rhinestone jewel. No sewing or gluing is required. Purse takes approximately one hour to complete. 7/31/2008 (Price: $19.95)

Tara McPherson's Somewhere Under the Rainbow Coloring Kit by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

Dark Horse Deluxe joins with Tara McPherson to design the "Somewhere Under the Rainbow Coloring Kit!" This fantastic "kit" comes in an easy-carry heavy-gauge clear vinyl bag with zipper enclosure, and includes: 96-page coloring book featuring 48 pieces of outstanding black and white art by Tara McPherson. This book has concealed spiral binding and stiff covers and includes unique box of 24 crayons in modern colors. But that's not all! Four color-them-yourself postcards, and a deluxe sticker sheet are included in the spiral bound book. 7/22/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Girls – Midi Playboard by HAMA - MALTE HAANING PLASTIC AS

This 4,000-piece set lets girls create three trendy girls in cool contemporary outfits. Kids fill in the pegboards with plastic beads, then mom or dad uses an iron to fuse the pieces together to make a 2-D toy. 7/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fashion Design Kit – Midi Playboard by HAMA - MALTE HAANING PLASTIC AS

This 6,000-piece set lets girls create fashion dolls and outfits. Kids fill in the pegboards with plastic beads, then mom or dad uses an iron to fuse the pieces together to make a 2-D toy. 7/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bear House and Squirrel Tree – Midi Playboard by HAMA - MALTE HAANING PLASTIC AS

This 6,000-piece set lets kids create bear and squirrel characters to live on the illustrated playboards. Kids fill in the pegboards with plastic beads, then mom or dad uses an iron to fuse the pieces together to make a 2-D toy. 7/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sparkle PlayFoam 6-pack by EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS INC.

Sparkling snowflakes, glittery stars, and shimmering fish are just a few of the dazzling creations kids can make with new Sparkle PlayFoam, now available in a rainbow of colors! Like classic PlayFoam, the new sparkly foam beads are non-toxic, and won’t dry, harden, or stick to surfaces, making clean up quick and easy. Launch date: 2008. 7/1/2008 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics Dinosaurs by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

This set includes four dinosaur designs that children can decorate by sticking colored mosaic squares in the appropriate numbered spot. It includes four plastic hangers and 3,000 sticky foam pieces.
— Sticky Mosaics have been “hot” at Pun’s Toy Store in Bryn Mawr, Pa., since last February, according to owner Joe Berardoni, Sr. “These craft kits are reasonably priced and have a tremendous attraction to kids ages 6 through 12,” he said in October 2008.
— "Combined SKUs surpass at least two dozen per week," Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toy Shop in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly of Sticky Mosaics sales in his store in early 2009. 7/1/2008 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Professor Pocket® Our Hawaiian Hula Adventure audio CD by PROFESSOR POCKET LLC

Professor Pocket, Desi the Dinosaur and Chico the Chicken go on a bilingual musical adventure to Hawaii where they surf with the Big Kahuna (played by Parents Choice award-winning artist Billy Jonas), dance the hula, and visit a volcano!  A silly bilingual storyline, 6 original songs and a remake of the popular Latin American folk song, " Sana, Sana", are sure to get the whole family singing and speaking along in Spanish.  Includes a companion booklet with song translations. Launch date: June 4, 2008 . 7/1/2008 (Price: $17.95)

ArtLab Horse Drawing Studio by SMARTLAB TOYS

Young equine enthusiasts will learn how to draw horses using two artist horse models (one adult and one foal), pastels, colored pencils, smudger, and other useful tools. Accompanied by a fully illustrated book featuring several different guided projects that stress a variety of techniques, treatments, and approaches for drawing realistic, cartoon, or abstract horses, there’s really no limit. Launch date: August 2008. 7/1/2008 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

doodlebugz™ Crayola Doodlebag by PRINCESS LINENS

This set includes a zip-up bag, 10 Crayola washable crayons, five pieces of Crayola chalk, a pad of paper, a chalkboard and a mini chalkboard eraser. It is also available in pink stripe, pink camo, solid pink and green camo. 6/19/2008 (Price: $25.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

doodlebugz™ Crayola Chalk Talk Table Mate by PRINCESS LINENS

Made of oilcloth fabric, this reusable chalk mat holds two pieces of Crayola chalk and a sponge eraser (all included). It comes in blue, green camo, pink camo, red, hot pink, light pink and pink striped. 6/19/2008 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

doodlebugz™ Crayola Crayon Purse by PRINCESS LINENS

This bold fabric purse with colorful stripes is designed to hold crayons in individual pockets. It comes with a pad of paper and 10 Crayola washable crayons. 6/19/2008 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

doodlebugz™ Crayola Crayon Keeper by PRINCESS LINENS

This set includes a roll-up fabric case to hold crayons in individual pockets, plus a set of 24 Crayola washable crayons. When rolled up, the tote securely closes with Velcro ribbon. It also comes in solid pink, green camo, pink camo and red. 6/19/2008 (Price: $14.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

doodlebugz™ Crayola Crayon Apron by PRINCESS LINENS

Ideal for the budding artist, this colorful apron has an adjustable waistband and comes with 10 crayons and a pad of paper. 6/19/2008 (Price: $17.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sand Tattoos by BOJEUX INC.

Girls can stencil brightly colored 3-D flora and fauna onto their skin using the four included tattoo sheets, four colors of sand, one bag of glitter, one funnel and four glass bottles with corks, plus instructions. This new tattoo concept should appeal to tween girls. The tattoo is created on the stencil, then transferred to skin. 6/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Play Art - Window Jewelry by BOJEUX INC.

This carft kit contains translucent butterfly templates that girls can color in and decorate with the included markers, jewels and wires. The kit contains one line-art acetate sheet, five colors of dimensional paint, three suction cups, wires, beads and instructions. 6/19/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chicken Socks - The Cootie Catcher Book by KLUTZ

This activity book contains 20 pre-printed pages that can be torn out and folded into cootie catchers. It also provides instructions on how to make the craft as well as the fortunes that lie inside it.
—  “I’m continually impressed by the quality of products coming out from this company even after 30 years,” Paul Faustine of Red Dragon Toys in Brunswick, Maine, said in reference to Klutz books, which are a best-selling gift for girls in his store.
— Renee Nordhus, owner of ABC & Toy Zone in Rochester, Minn., noted that Klutz crafts are the top-selling gift item for girls in her store.
—Three of 66 retailers cited Klutz as a top seller for girls’ gifts in a summer 2008 TDmonthly poll. 6/18/2008 (Price: $9.95)

Sumo Grip® II Pen and Pencil by SAKURA OF AMERICA

The mechanical pencil and retractable gel pens are launch Sumo Grip II retractable gel pen and mechanical pencil.  Fitting venue as sumo champions inspired product.  Sumo Grip II The retractable gel pen contains pigment-based gel ink that is chemical resistant, waterproof, light-fast and permanent. It prevents alterations, fading and check washing. Both the retractable pen and mechanical pencil come with sumo-sized comfort grips, eliminating hand strain. Launch date: June 7, 2008. 6/16/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Room Make-Over Kit - Undersea by FUNTOSEE LTD.

The kit 96 contains giant, pre-cut vinyl stickers that adhere to walls, doors and furniture, to create a fantasy undersea world for a child's bedroom, nursery or playroom. The themed stickers are easy to apply, remove and reapply. Some stickers measure over six feet and all stickers are waterproof, washable and easy to apply and reapply. Other varieties available include Funky Flowers, Jungle Safari and Outer Space. Launch date: 2008. 6/16/2008 (Price: $60.00)

Room Make-Over Kit - Outer Space by FUNTOSEE LTD.

The kit contains giant, pre-cut vinyl stickers that adhere to walls, doors and furniture, to create a fantasy world for a child's bedroom, nursery or playroom. The themed stickers are easy to apply, remove and reapply. Some stickers measure over six feet and all stickers are waterproof, washable and easy to apply and reapply. Other varieties available include Funky Flowers, Jungle Safari and Undersea Adventure. Launch date: 2008. 6/16/2008 (Price: $60.00)

Pet Fashion Design Sketchbook by FASHION ANGELS

The Pet Fashion Design Sketchbook has a design guide, two pet sketchpads, markers, pencils and a design guide. Girls can create any style of pet clothes they can imagine. A portion of the proceeds from sales of their two new dog design kits to SPCA International (Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International). Launch date: May 2008.
— “Anything in Fashion Angels makeup and book line is moving pretty well for us,” Linda Hanzelko of Timmy’s Toy Chest in Lake Mary, Fla., told TDmonthly in summer 2008. ”We sell at least a dozen a month from the arts and craft line.”
— “We sell a lot” of the design books by Fashion Angels, said Linda Angel, owner of Kidoodles in Norman, Okla.
— Four of 66 retailers named Fashion Angels as a top-selling girl gift in August 2008. 6/16/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wedding Day Kits for Children by PAPER POSIE

Weddings Day Kits for children are attractive keepsake, self-closing clear plastic envelopes filled with fun things to do! Designed for those long wedding "wait" times in cars, at reception venues, photo sessions etc. These kits include custom wedding stickers, coloring postcards, memory card-photo frame, a temporary tattoo, non-toxic crayons, flavored lip balm and more fun activities to keep children occupied for hours. The perfect solution for girls and boys at weddings. The Crystal Clear Wedding Day Kit has a self handle and is easy to personalize for each child and put at their place at the table. 6-1/4"x 4-1/2". ( Watch Video) 6/2/2008 (Price: $8.95)