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

Pop Up Pen Pal Cards - All Occasion by PLAY ODYSSEY INC.

This all-occasion greeting card kit is a fun way for young children to practice their printing skills. The kit includes materials for 16 pop up cards. These cards are uniquely designed as self mailers with trace over greetings on the inside, and manuscript printing guidelines for address information on the outside. Additional guidelines are also provided at the bottom of the card to encourage children to write a short message. Trace over greetings include: Happy Birthday, Thinking of You and Thank You. Launch date: December 2007.
— Alexander (8) and Jessica (6) Richardson, like the other kid reviewers in TDmonthly's Grade-School Roundtable, were excited about this product. "Wow! Let's make some cards!" they said. Overall, the six moms and their children were impressed with the design and simplicity of the pop-up cards, rating them with 4.5 out of 5 TD stars. 1/2/2008 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Character Creator: Robots JR by PLAY ODYSSEY INC.

With this set, young children can create quirky robot characters and simple machines from a variety of easy to handle reusable stickers. This travel friendly play set is packaged in a practical folder/booklet that includes plenty of models for inspiration, a generous play surface and more than 100 mechanical parts. This product is a 2008 iParenting Media Award winner. Launch date: November 2007.
— “Most sticker sets are primarily designed to foster imaginary play, and include a variety of self contained pieces to assemble a scene,” Meera Gill of Play Odyssey Inc. told TDmonthly. “Character Creator is more versatile in that it is both an imaginary play and construction toy.” ( Watch Video) 1/2/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney "I'm No Princess" Tinkerbell Paint-by-Number Kit by JANLYNN CORP.

Sassy and brave...she'll be the first to tell you "I'm no Princess." Paint the charming, tempermental Tinker Bell with this Paint by Number kit. Each kit contains preprinted textured art board, high quality acrylic paints, glitter paint, a #1 round paint brush and easy to follow instructions in English and French. Finished size: 9" x 12". 1/2/2008 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Pirates of the Carribean Skull & Tentacles Pillowcase Art by JANLYNN CORP.

Pirates PillowCase Art is ready for kids to color. This Skull & Tentacles pillowcase design is from ©DISNEY. All rights reserved. Each kit includes one permanent-inked, screen printed, polyester/ cotton pillowcase, 16 Non-toxic crayons and instructions. EASY AS 1-2-3! 1-Color printed design, 2-Add your own artistic touches, 3-Heat set you masterpiece! Adult supervision required for heat setting design. Available in 20 Disney Licensed Designs. 1/2/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nemo Paint-by-Number Kit by JANLYNN CORP.

It's a beautiful day for a swim on the reef with Nemo. Kids can paint the adventurous little clownfish with this Paint-by-Number kit. Each kit contains preprinted textured art board, high-quality acrylic paints, a No. 1 round paintbrush and easy-to-follow instructions in English and French. Finished size is 9" x 12". 12/28/2007 (Price: $11.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hannah Montana Pillowcase Art by JANLYNN CORP.

PillowCase Art is ready for kids to color. This Hannah Montana pillowcase design is from ©DISNEY. All rights reserved. Each kit includes one permanent-inked, screen printed, polyester/ cotton pillowcase, 16 Non-toxic crayons and instructions. EASY AS 1-2-3! 1-Color printed design, 2-Add your own artistic touches, 3-Heat set your masterpiece! Adult supervision required for heat setting design. Available in 20 Disney Licensed Designs
 12/28/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrinky Dinks® Wild West Fun Pack by JOOBLI STUDIO

The party pack includes an amazing color poster, 48 original images, eight party theme invitations and envelopes, eight sheets of Shrinky Dinks plastic and a photo frame keepsake to commemorate the fun event. Three other varieties are available. Launch date: April 2008.
— This is the “first Shrinky Dinks product for parties,” Joobli Studio LLC President Lowry Davison told TDmonthly. 12/28/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WallCandy Arts - Season Surface Graphics by NOTNEUTRAL

Each pack includes two 19” x 24” sheets of multi-colored colored tree, leaf, flower, bird and butterfly decals. These U.S.-made surface graphics are made for use on many surfaces, including walls and furniture. Launch date: November 2007.
— “These decals are easy to apply to any clean, flat surface,” notNeutral Designer Chiaki Kanda told TDmonthly. “They are removable and re-usable and are an innovative and fun way to decorate any room instantly." 12/28/2007 (Price: $60.00)

mY DESIGN Paintable Boots Kit by mY DESIGN

This kit includes the following: a pair of boots with a paintable surface, six waterproof paint colors, 32 magical erasing pads, two paintbrushes, one mixing palette and a colorful instruction book. 12/27/2007 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Books of Friendship by eeBoo corp.

The 4” x 5-3/4” book comes with stickers and features lined pages on one side and blank pages on the opposite side. Each pack comes with four books and eight stickers. The Little Books Of line also includes Fluorescent Flowers and Mechanical. Launch date: January 1, 2008. 12/19/2007 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bird Flower Lock Diary by eeBoo corp.

The diary features a special metallic lock, a foil spine, 208 beautifully designed pages and exquisite end papers. A mermaid version is also available. Launch date: January 1, 2008. 12/19/2007 (Price: $11.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blossom Party Sketchbook by eeBoo corp.

The spiral, top-bound sketchbook measures 8-1/2” x 11.” A matching set of 24 colored pencils is available separately. Other eeBoo sketchbook varieties include Birds and Tree, Fish, Cherry Tree and Castle. 12/19/2007 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Creative Projects Table by THE STEP2 COMPANY

The art desk features an extra large table surface with molded-in storage trays and storage cups for art supplies. A wooden shelf provides convenient storage and can be repositioned to turn a personal desk into a table for two or more children. Launch date: Fall 2008. 12/19/2007 (Price: $129.99)

Gift Card Holders by FIESTA

Each bear hugs an 8-1/2” frame that includes a window where the gift card can be placed. The bears are available in many varieties. Launch date: March 2008. 12/19/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LandSailer™ / ÜberDragster™ Scavenger Kit by UBERSTIX

These new construction/craft kits from ÜberStix take the company's commitment to recycling one step further. When kids open the construction kit, they will discover that it requires more than just building it. The ÜBERSTIX LANDSAILER™ and ÜBERDRAGSTER™ are both working models that require Push Ups® ice cream pops for wheels, coffee stir sticks, straws and more. The LandSailer requires very little wind to move it across the ground. Kids can set up their own unique race courses for their working models — even build a speed ramp. "This is the first build system that rewards kids for recycling," ÜberStix founder Dane Scarborough told TDmonthly. "In doing the Scavenger Kits, we're starting a new category of toys." ( Watch Video) 12/17/2007 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

UberStix™ Scavenger Recycling Series by UBERSTIX

These new construction/craft kits from Überstix take the company's commitment to recycling one step further. To complete the working ÜBERSTIX PirateShip™ or ÜBERFO™, one must collect a list of recyclable components from an included Scavenger List. Building the PirateShip, for example, requires ice cream sticks, a plastic water bottle, cups, a rubber band, a plastic bag for the sail, and tape. The ÜBERFO is easy to build and fun to fly.
— "The Scavenger Kits reward children in two ways," Uberstix Founder Dane Scarborough told TDmonthly. "First, they get to build a working model they can actually play with. Second, they can build bigger objects because they add to them with materials they find." 12/17/2007 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wood Building by BOJEUX INC.

This creative wood kit allows you to build your own truck, train and building.  Included with the kit are easy to follow instructions. It enables the children to develop their motricity skills along with creativity. 12/17/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Head Band Creations by BOJEUX INC.

Design and create two headbands with your own personal style. Makes wonderful gifts for your friends to decorate your hair with style! 12/17/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Silky Jewelry by BOJEUX INC.

Create your own necklaces and bracelets with the silk cord and charms included in this kit. Your one of a kind jewelry can be designed to show off your own personal style. All pieces use a slip knot for closures so they will fit perfectly. 12/17/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Making Spirits Bright by FAMILYSTORIES

This set features a 48-page book that includes recipes, cards, gift ideas and inspiration for creating lasting memories, as well as four wooden Christmas ornaments and decorative materials: paint, glitter, metallic thread, brushes and Advent stickers. “Hard cover books charge up energy and interest in family fun, activity and communication. Then, high-quality materials are right at hand to let families get started making moments that matter,” Lisa Hamm of FamilyStories told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 1, 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $17.95)

CAKE Premium Scrapbook and Cards by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

This scrapbooking and cards kits includes a premium-quality scrapbook, cards, patterned papers, punch-out sheets, 3D stickers and much more. It is available at Kmart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $19.99)

CAKE Personalized Stepping Stones by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

This easy-to-use kit includes mosaic tiles, glass gems and hip stickers so that girls can create their own stepping stone for displays indoors or out. It is available at Wal-Mart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $9.88)

CAKE Pearls & Charms by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes everything a girl needs to make stylish charm jewelry, including chic ribbon and stylish plastic pearls. It is available at Wal-Mart and Kmart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $6.99)

CAKE Funky Fashion Purse by DIC ENTERTAINMENT

Girls can decorate this fashionable purse in a distinctive way with the included fabric paints, embroidered fashion patches and gemstones. It is available at Wal-Mart and Kmart. CAKE is inspired by the reality-based series airing on the Saturday programming block, “KEWLopolis on CBS.” Launch date: Q4 2007. 12/7/2007 (Price: $12.99)

Graphic T-Shirt Designer by FASHION ANGELS

Encourage recycling and reusing by offering these design kits to your little and tween girl customers. The kits are great for craft or slumber parties, too. This toy is still in development and artwork may not reflect the final product. ( Watch Video) 12/5/2007 (Price: $24.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]