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

Activity Globe Puzzle by SkyHigh International LLC.

It is a snow globe w/ glitter that comes with a color in your own puzzle and 6 crayons. 2/5/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlayMais® Mosaic Little Friends by PLAYMAIS CANADA INC.

Create and design mosaics with the new PlayMais® MOSAIC. The new smaller PlayMais® MOSAICS open up a new kind of activity and will therefore expand the potential of PlayMais. PlayMais® stands for natural learning and sensible playing. With our new PlayMais® MOSAIC series, we especially encourage children's fine motor skills. Children are introduced to a variety of designs and colors with the help of included craft cards to stick PlayMais® on. This way, kids develop creativity, and motivation is boosted by quick success. PlayMais® MOSAICS is the perfect addition to our already existing PlayMais® variety. The new PlayMais® MOSAICS series is available in 6 themes for boys and girls. Each box consists of 2300 PlayMais® MOSAICS, 6 printed cards to stick them on, instructions, and accessories. Each box guarantees more than 8 hours of fun. PlayMais® MOSAIC LITTLE SEA, ZOO, FRIENDS and TRAFFIC are fun for kids 3 years and older; focusing especially on developing the fine motor skills. In order to create the mosaic, children have to combine color and shapes; perfect also for the hand-eye coordination. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlayMais® FUN TO LEARN Colors & Forms by PLAYMAIS CANADA INC.

The new FUN TO LEARN series supports the educational character of PlayMais® three years. It introduces children to different themes in a playful way. Each box contains more than 550 PlayMais® pre-cut cartons with different tasks, and instruction. The first box COLORS & FORMS is suitable for children from three years on to learn something about colors and forms. To learn playfully about forms and colors and to overcome the gap between 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional is possible with this series. The boxes of the FUN TO LEARN series guarantees more than 8 hours of fun. The FUN TO LEARN series is ideal for costumer who would like to learn in a playful way. The ideal present for every occasion.

 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DIY Eagle Paint and Fly Glider by J-Color by VERTICAL PARTNERS WEST, LLC

Let your child's inner Picasso come alive as they create a flying masterpiece with the Paint and Fly glider DIY paint kit! Created with durable foam, this glider can handle even the most enthusiastic of fliers and is an engaging project for creative minds. The fun does not stop when you are done flying! The special paint provided in the kit dries fast and when the paint job is not so new anymore, it is easily removed by soaking the glider in water. Now your budding artist has a fresh canvas to work with for their next great design. Excellent for school art projects, clubs, birthday parties, or anytime there is a need for a creative way to get loved ones away from the television doing something as constructive as it is fun. Buy your child a smile today! 1/23/2014 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DIY Osprey Paint and Fly Glider by J-Color by VERTICAL PARTNERS WEST, LLC

Let your child's inner Picasso come alive as they create a flying masterpiece with the Paint and Fly glider DIY paint kit! Created with durable foam, this glider can handle even the most enthusiastic of fliers and is an engaging project for creative minds. The fun does not stop when you are done flying! The special paint provided in the kit dries fast and when the paint job is not so new anymore, it is easily removed by soaking the glider in water. Now your budding artist has a fresh canvas to work with for their next great design. Excellent for school art projects, clubs, birthday parties, or anytime there is a need for a creative way to get loved ones away from the television doing something as constructive as it is fun. Buy your child a smile today! 1/23/2014 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Darn Yarn by FASHION ANGELS

Trend Alert! The new Darn Yarn™ line by Fashion Angels® provides tween girls with the supplies and instructions to complete their own DIY knitting projects that they will be proud to wear. This line offers 4 kits, an infinity scarf, a pom-pom scarf, a monster hat, or a bow headband using colorful yarn and an easy-to-use knitting loom. The packaging doubles as a storage bag to keep all of the knitting supplies neatly organized and best of all, once the initial activity is complete, the loom can be used again and again. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DIY : Fairy Princess Party by TRENDEX GROUP LTD

Manufacturing Specs:
Color Illustrated Manual, Princess Tiaras, Organza Ribbon, Fairy Wand Handles, Feathers, and Stickers 12/11/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fun Loom Bracelet Making Kit by IDEAVILLAGE PRODUCTS

Create your own cool, colorful jewelry with the FunLoom Bracelet Making Kit! The kit includes an expandable loom board that lets you design and make stylish accessories such as bracelets, rings, hair bands, belts, necklaces and more. This creation station also comes with a hook, 600 colorful silicone bands, 30 closure clips and a step-by-step "How to Loom" guide.
— In a November 2013 survey, Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo & Co. in Denver, Colo., told TDmonthly that Funlooms are a best-seller in their store

Where to buy:
SOUTH  11/29/2013 (Price: $14.99)

Sticky Mosaics® Hidden Pictures by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Hidden Pictures makes art appear before your eyes. This Sticky Mosaics kit is full of surprises. Follow a numbered legend and add tiles to 4 fun projects. Complete your picture to reveal one of 4 Wild Animals.
— In a May 2014 survey Sherri Stone, manager of Toys & Co. in Charlotte, N.C., told TDmonthly that The Orb Factory is their best-selling brand of activity kits. "Over a weekend, we could sell 30 pieces of Orb," she said - and 200/month of the whole line.
— In a January 2015 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Sticky Mosaics was their best-selling arts & crafts line. 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Playful Pets by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Follow a simple numbered legend and add sparkling jewels and sticky foam tiles to create 3 different 3D pets and their adorable accessories. 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Jungle Adventure by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Follow a simple numbered legend and add over 2000 sparkling jewels and tiles. Includes 4 sparkling projects. 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Jungle Adventure by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Follow a simple numbered legend and add over 2100 sparkling jewels and tiles. Includes 4 sparkling projects. 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Jungle Adventure by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Follow a simple numbered legend and add over 2000 sparkling jewels and tiles. Includes 4 sparkling projects. 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Ballerinas by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Follow a simple numbered legend and add over 2000 sparkling jewels and tiles. Includes 5 sparkling projects. 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SparkleUps® Sparkle Skins by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Follow a numbered legend and decorate 85 stickers with sparkling jewels. Personalize laptops, phones, lockers, books, and more. These repositionable stickers can be removed with no residue. 11/27/2013 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Heart Treasure Box by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Each Keepsake Box comes in its own unique shape and features sparkling designs. Follow a numbered legend and decorate this box with 400+ sparkling jewels. 11/27/2013 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Butterfly Treasure Box by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Each Keepsake Box comes in its own unique shape and features sparkling designs. Follow a numbered legend and decorate these boxes with 400+ sparkling jewels. 11/27/2013 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sticky Mosaics® Magical Melody Music Box by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Follow a simple numbered legend and add tiles and jewels to this Magical Melody Music Box. This craft becomes a beautiful piece of room decor that plays pretty music each time it's opened. 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stick'n Style® Sparkle Cuff by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Add over 75 glittering jewels to create a Sparkle Cuff. 11/27/2013 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Stick'n Style® Jewel Bands by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Design and decorate two headbands. Add over 120 sparkling jewel pieces. 11/27/2013 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlushCraft® Owl Pal Pillow by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Create an Owl Pal Pillow with special glittering fabric pieces.  Use the stylus to punch pretty fabric pieces and create this beautiful no-sew craft.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— Debbie Gray, owner of Bear and Friends in Johnson City, Tenn., told TDmonthly in a July 2014 survey that Orb Factory Plush Craft Pillows are one of their store's best-selling toys.
— Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston's Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in October 2014 that this was one of her store's best-selling jewelry and accessories items.

 11/27/2013 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

PlushCraft® Butterfly Doorbell by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Makeover your bedroom door with this working door chime. Use the stylus to punch pretty fabric – no sewing involved! 11/27/2013 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Imaginista™ Cute Cords by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Loop, tie and knot Cute Cord Jewelry. Learn to tie beautiful knots using 5 different cords. Make headbands, bracelet’s rings, necklaces, and more! Add adorable Anchor charms for a trendy nautical theme. Instruction booklet will teach you how to make a simple double-cord knot, flat knot, heart pendant necklace, and more. 11/27/2013 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Imaginista™ Twist & Loop Jewelry by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Twist, connect, and loop fiercely funky jewelry. Attach over 80 “O” Rings with elastic cord, jump rings, and earring hooks. Make earrings, bracelet’s rings, necklaces, and more!. Silicone “O” Rings come in 3 different sizes, are stretchy, colorful, and reusable. Includes instruction and inspiration booklet to take you from beginner to advanced in no time. 11/27/2013 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Imaginista™ Fab Wrap Friendship Bracelets by THE ORB FACTORY LIMITED

Knot, wrap, and tie Fabulous Friendship Bracelets. Wrap colorful embroidery floss around pearls, rhinestones, and more.  Add a button to create a cute clasp. These trendy bracelets are perfect for sharing with friends. The instruction booklet provides simple step-by-step instructions and tons of examples. 11/27/2013 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]