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

Snazaroo Face Painting Activity Book by COLART AMERICAS, INC.

The new Snazaroo Face Painting Activity Book features 54 pages filled with 23 face painting designs and creative play ideas. Also included are 6 face paints and a sponge & brush.  The three step designs are easy to follow, even for non-readers.  Snazaroo face paints are easy to use and remove. Snazaroo is safe and easy to use!  All Snazaroo products meet both US and EU toy and cosmetics regulations.
Launch date: MAY 2014
— Emily Bieritz, manager of The Toy Box in Amherst, Mass., told TDmonthly in a December 2014 interview that Snazaroo face paint is one of their best-selling Halloween toys. 5/28/2014 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Doodle Quest by BLUE ORANGE GAMES

This unique drawing game takes kids on a deep sea adventure to fulfill underwater quests with the power of their pens. Each quest card has a detailed illustration and drawing instructions. On their separate transparent sheets, players complete the drawing and must trust their eyes in order to meet targets and avoid obstacles. The sheets are then placed over the card to score their sketch’s success. With 36 quests and two levels, the bait of the challenge hooks kids for hours of fun!

 5/14/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Bubble Wands Kit by ARTTERRO

Bend high-quality copper wire into fun shapes and adorn with beads and marbles to construct two beautiful, sturdy wands. Perfect for blowing giant bubbles and casting magic spells! With simple tips and lots of examples for inspiration, create 2 unique wands and 4 fabulous art pieces to brighten a garden or add whimsy to a potted plant.  Two bonus projects in every kit! Turn the box into a mailbox, birdhouse or special treasure box. The inner tray is perfect for framing your art. Ages 8 and up. 5/8/2014 (Price: $29.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dark Vengeance by GAMES WORKSHOP

Dark Vengeance is one of the most incredible box sets produced by Games Workshop!  Inside, you'll be faced with 48 miniatures that form two detailed armies - Dark Angels and the Chaos Space Marines - and everything two players need to field their own Warhammer 40,000 forces.   As if these models weren't enough, Dark Vengeance comes with a full-color 168-page mini Warhammer 40,000 Rulebook; a complete Assembly Guide; a quick-play reference guide; an army roster sheet; dice, templates, and a Quick Start booklet. 5/6/2014 (Price: $99.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Space Marine Tactical Squad by GAMES WORKSHOP

The Space Marines are the knight defenders of humanity in the far future.  These fearless and noble guardians keep watch against the dangers of the galaxy from their fleets of fortress-like space ships.  They are clad in mighty armor and bear the finest equipment the Imperium of Humanity can produce.  This multi-part plastic box set contains all the components to build ten Space Marines with many additional parts for individual customization. 5/6/2014 (Price: $40.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sisters of the Thorn/Wild Riders by GAMES WORKSHOP

The Sisters of the Thorn are Queen of the Forest’s handmaidens - a sisterhood pledged to sorcery and subtlety. Their counterparts, the Wild Riders are fey and dangerous creatures who serve as the King of the Forest’s personal guard. They are all borne into battle on graceful magical elks, which are as reckless and aggressive as their riders. This multi-part plastic boxed set contains all the components to build five Sisters of the Thorn or Wild Riders. 5/6/2014 (Price: $37.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Design Your Own Jewelry by SUGAR LULU

With this design-your-own jewelry program, you can create one-of-a-kind jewelry to fit your style any way you want. With charms and rings to decorate with layers of special jewelry stickers, bubble toppers to magnify and protect your designs, and necklaces, bracelets, and rings to wear in multiple ways, you can create hundreds of unique looks.
— Priscilla Moore, owner of Mr. Fub’s Party/Toys and More in Yellow Springs, Ohio, told TDmonthly in an October 2014 survey that Sugar Lulu was their store's best-selling brand of jewelry and accessories. 4/29/2014

Cardboard Box Airplane Stickers by PAPER BOX PILOTS

For a child there truly is nothing more fun than an empty cardboard box.   Our sticker kits help the imagination soar as they build their own realistic airplanes. 4/29/2014 (Price: $6.99)

Loop de Loom by ANN WILLIAMS GROUP LLC

Loop de Loom makes weaving fast and fun.  Aiming for something a little nicer then the norm, whether it’s the project, the materials or the tools, while still keeping an affordable price point – Craft-tastic was born! 4/29/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney's Frozen Sticker Puzzle Boxes by LEE PUBLICATIONS

Unscramble the stickers to create surprise pictures of everyone's favorite Frozen sisters, Anna and Elsa. Place the numbered stickers on a numbered grid to complete the pictures.
Book Includes a booklet of 8 colorful jumbled sticker puzzles, book of 8 numbered puzzle grids and 240 stickers.
— In a May 2014 survey Suzi McMullen, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell 1 Frozen toy per hour, making it the store's best-selling license.
— In a August 2014 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Frozen licensed products were their best-selling toys.

 3/31/2014 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Princess Magnetic Fun® Tin by LEE PUBLICATIONS

Enjoy a matching game with the Disney Princesses. Then create magical stories with the colorful play scene. Each tin consists of a color play scene printed on the inside of the tin, 2 additional cards with matching game board and 3 sheets of magnets. 3/31/2014 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Smithsonian Museum Craft Kits by SKULLDUGGERY

Skullduggery’s new SMITHSONIAN CRAFT KITS combine learning, discovery and education all in one exciting journey. Each kit is loaded with activities such as 3D mold making, coloring and a BONUS educational activity book packed with facts and fun. Your child will have a hands on learning adventure they can share with everyone!

 3/6/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rolli™ - The Stamps that ROLL! by Funnybone Muse by FUNNYBONE TOYS LLC

The first product product in the Funnybone Muse offerings is: Rolli™ – a line of rolling stamps. Imported from Japan-based PLUS Corporation, Funnybone Muse has been given the exclusive rights to 10 of their best-selling designs (each sold millions of units in Japan), rebranding them in the US as Rolli™.



 3/4/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

50ct Connector Pen Bucket by FABER-CASTELL

Marker pens for every situation: Wide fibre-tips are available for large color surfaces, while thin tips are available for drawing fine lines and accentuating details. Connector Pen Bucket includes 50 pens and 10 Connector Clips. Exclusive Connector Pen Caps and Clips offer endless opportunities to make dimensional sculptures from your drawings. Pens feature non-toxic inks in vibrant colors. Sturdy pen nibs are perfect for pointillism, shading and lettering.

 3/4/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Do Art Irresistible Crayon by FABER-CASTELL

Who can "resist" creating with neon crayons and Faber-Castell Watercolor Connector Paints? Learn how to use a crayon resist technique to make irresistible colorful artwork. This set includes 5 Watercolor Connector Paints, 6 neon crayons, 20 sheets of watercolor paper, foam brush, sharpener, 5 foam mounting boards, sticky squares, hang tabs and a complete instruction book to guide you along the way. 2/13/2014 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Do Art Blow Pen Stencil Art by FABER-CASTELL

Get "blown" away creating stencil art with blow pens and colored pencils! Children can experiment with fun blow pens to create brightly colored artwork in their sketchbook using the stencil spinner, chipboard shapes and colored pencils. Practice mixing colors, creating “negatives” with the chipboard shapes, or using the stencil spinner – choose from a variety of shapes and letters. When the fun is over, everything stores neatly inside the package. Blow pens are BPA-free and safe for children. 2/13/2014 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

On-The-Go Tin Art Set by SkyHigh International LLC.

it is an embossed tin storage case with handle, that comes with activity book, 8 crayons, 6 markers, 8 washable watercolors with paint brush and 2 sticker sheets!

 2/5/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

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)