TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Science & Nature Product Category

Ocho by KNUCKLE STRUTZ

This new construction toy functions off of 8 sided geometry. Pieces connect at 90 and 45 degree angles, and can be combined with a 6 sided part that can connect at 33 degree angles. Hinges, axels, and other components help kids create moving structures.

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

Kinetic Sand Dino Dig! by WABA FUN LLC

For all the paleontologists in training or for those just fascinated by prehistoric life, we bring you Dino Dig! WABA Fun is always looking for additional ways to make learning fun and what better way than to combine Kinetic Sand with ancient beasts! Bury your Tyrannosaurus Rex or Triceratops bones in the sand and use the provided tools to excavate right in your living room! Become the next Dr. Alan Gran and start your own Jurassic Park! (Dino DNA not included). Each Kit contains 1 kg of award-winning Kinetic San, one 3D Dino puzzle skeleton and tools for excavating. The box has fun facts about your dinosaur and serves as a containment site as well!

 2/27/2014 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

T4 Transforming Solar Robot by OWI INC.

OWI’s geek squad, who brought to you the beloved T3 Transforming Solar Robot, has dusted off their labs coats and goggles to concoct their latest triumph…T4 Transforming Solar Robot. "T4" not only has more transformations but also comes equipped with larger parts, meaning that your younger child does not have to be excluded from partaking in some high quality robot fun. “T4” is completely solar-powered so you never need to buy batteries. Not only will "T4" provide your child with a new understanding of solar power as a source of renewable energy, but will also get your kids outdoors for some wholesome fun in the sun. This kit gives your child the option to easily transform between one of four different modes: Robot – walking legs as well as moving wheels, Insecta – 6 walking legs as well as moving jaws, T-Rex -2 walking legs and moving jaws, and Drill Vehicle – similar to a miner’s driller/drilling bit and moving wheels. If your children are glued to smart-phones, give them an opportunity to acquire solar power knowledge, learn about mechanical transmissions, and get them outside to play. Amazingly, you might find yourself engaged in conversation with your child, thanks to their newly acquired “expertise”! 2/26/2014 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snap Circuits Motion by ELENCO

Contains over 40 parts. 165 experiments can be completed using the kit, like a spinning lighted fan, a small RC car that moves forward and backward, and more. It stimulates the mind and teaches kids about electrical engineering, gears and rations in a fun and educational way.
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award

 2/26/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Super Solar Recycler by OWI INC.

Think twice before discarding that 1985 CD-ROM, don’t throw away that aluminum can, and pick up that plastic bottle left under the couch. We can use them with our state-of-the-art, eco-friendly educational toy kit that will stretch your child’s imagination while allowing them to take part in the joy of recycling. The Super Solar Recycler Kit is powered completely by natural light so you never have to worry about batteries! In addition to your newly discovered treasures, all you need to get started is included in this kit (solar panel, motor and instruction). Your children can recycle a can of their favorite soft drink to create Street Roller and Walking Robot, create Bottle Yacht, Drummer Robot and Flying Bird using a plastic water bottle, and even turn your old scratched CD’s into the super cool CD Racer.
— Mark Rosenblum from Hobbytown in Fairfield, Conn., told TDmonthly in a January 2015 survey that OWI was their best-selling brand of STEM toys.

 2/26/2014 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BugAlien™ by BugAlien

Invade Earth, check out life, and set it free. But if bugs aren’t your thing, don’t worry, these snapping jaws still equal pure fun all day long! Swoop in on action figures, collect & inspect tiny treasures, grab your sister’s feet, or just bite up everything in sight! With sparkling looks and beaming personality, BugAlien – The Best Bug Catcher Ever – captivates every age, every time! 100% Made in the USA: Right down to the packaging and spring. EVERYTHING is made in the USA.  See the companies in the right hand column. 2/11/2014 (Price: $6.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Safari® Dinosaurs by SAFARI LTD.®

Take a big bite with the Wild Safari® Monolophosaurus, an ancient meat-eating dinosaur from Safari Ltd® This new for 2014 hand-painted figure measures 7.5” long ( 19.25 cm) and is appropriate for ages 3 and up. All Safari Ltd® products are 100% guaranteed and are lead free to ensure children’s safety. Visit safariltd.com to view and purchase Safari Ltd® toys and explore educational information in five languages. 2/5/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Geek & Co. Science by THAMES & KOSMOS

Get ready to totally geek out on awesome science projects! Geek & Co. Science is a new series of 12 science-themed project kits that put fun first to make learning truly approachable and entertaining. With each kit, kids build a tangible, lasting item — an object worthy of keeping on display after the fun and educational process of creating it is over. Launch date: June 2014.
— In a May 2015 survey, two out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Geek & Co was their best-selling line of activity kits. 1/23/2014 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spark Line by THAMES & KOSMOS

Whether you’re growing beautiful crystals, digging for dinosaurs, or hunting for fingerprints, this new line of $10 kits make science fun, fast, and affordable. Choose from 12 awesome topics or better yet - try them all! 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mojito R-Evolution by MOLECULE-R Flavors Inc.

Experience the unexpected with three easy molecular recipes that bring cutting-edge mixology into your home bar. Deconstruct your mojito into floating mint caviar and spectacular foams or encapsulate your favorite cocktail into a sphere that will explode in your mouth. Includes 10 pre-measured food additive sachets, specialized utensils and Recipe & Instructions booklet. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Margarita R-Evolution by MOLECULE-R Flavors Inc.

Play with the texture of your favorite cocktail to add an element of surprise, and experience the unexpected with three avant-garde recipes. Create a margarita slush topped with a fresh lemon mousse, add a splash of colour by creating blue azure suspended pearls or encapsulate your margarita into an edible cocktail! Includes 10 pre-measured food additive sachets, specialized utensils and Recipe & Instructions booklet. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cosmopolitan R-Evolution by MOLECULE-R Flavors Inc.

Impress your friends with three recipes that push the boundaries of modern mixology. Serve a cosmopolitan bubble on a spoon that will pop in your mouth, top off your cocktail with a light fluffy cranberry foam or suspend citrus caviar in your drink. Includes 10 pre-measured food additive sachets, specialized utensils and Recipe & Instructions booklet. 1/23/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cuisine R-Evolution by MOLECULE-R Flavors Inc.

Bring your culinary creativity to the next level and impress your guests with spectacular dishes such as mint caviar beads that burst in the mouth, chocolate spaghetti, lemon foam or tzatziki spheres! This all-encompassing, Do-It-Yourself kit includes all you need to experiment at home with the molecular techniques seen on Top Chef and in high-end restaurants, but without the celebrity chef price tag! Includes 40 pre-measured food additive sachets, specialized utensils and 50-recipe DVD; retails at USD 58.95. 1/23/2014 (Price: $58.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Aqua Dragon Deluxe by IMPORTS DRAGON

Aqua Dragon Deluxe deep sea habitat with LED light 1/20/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Geometry Set (Large Edu.) by KNUCKLE STRUTZ

Spatial awareness and geometric patterns are great to learn about when you have a big morphing models. The Geometry construction set is made of interlocking geometric shapes. with the amazing morphing power of KnuckleStrutz joints, these building toys can transform, while all of the pieces still connected! With its many pieces, you can also build the Hyper Bike from our main product line.
• 514 pieces
• Create shapes that dynamically morph
• Build complex models with basic geometry
• Also includes instructions for the Hyper Bike motorcycle 1/17/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Knuckz Delux by KNUCKLE STRUTZ

With the Knuckz Delux, our biggest standard building set yet, you can assemble the Engine 29 fire truck and the Big Rig semi truck! You can also build 6 other models! Use the 397 pieces (including 12 gears and 10 tires) to construct any model you can imagine!
• 397 pieces
• Can build 8 models
• comes with 22 gears and 10 wheel tires 1/17/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gold Panning Kit by GEOCENTRAL

Be a Prospector! This fun deluxe kit introduces kids not only to the activity of panning for gold, but also to the history of the 1849 gold rush.  Each kit contains a 7” miner’s pan, a bag of pay dirt, magnifier, pipet, tweezers, storage flask and educational guide. 1/13/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Gemstone Necklace Excavation & Explore by GEOCENTRAL

Our new deluxe Gemstone Necklace Excavate & Explore kits are an amazing way to make learning fun. Each kit contains a fully dimensional, colored dig block, digging tool, dusting brush, magnifier, and coil style necklace to hold gemstones, keepsake bag and educational booklet. Each booklet has interesting information about the subject and fun activities.
Awards: 2015 TDmonthly Magazine Top Toy Award

 12/27/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rock Clay by GEOCENTRAL

Rock Clay provides hours of creative and educational play.  Each kit has 3 different dinosaur molds, 3 bags of Rock Clay, sculpting tools and play sheet. The play sheet not only provides a clean area for crafting, but also is printed with instructions and educational information about each dinosaur. 12/27/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Demolition Lab Triple Blast Warehouse by SMARTLAB TOYS

The mind-blowing Demolition Lab lets kids build unlimited warehouse structures and then demolish them with strategically placed blasters, all while getting inside the science of energy, momentum and gravity! Includes Triple-blast detonator with sounds and 3 blasters, 36 wall panels, 17 floors/roof tops, 2 smokestacks, 2 trusses, 2 pipe bridges, 1 storage tank, Footing clips, Booklet.

Where to buy:
NORTH EAST 12/4/2013 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kids First Biology Lab by THAMES & KOSMOS

Discover the science of living things with this complete introductory microscope kit. The beautifully illustrated experiment manual guides you through observations of many living specimens found in and around your home: onion cells, pond water, chloroplasts, plant stem cross sections, microorganisms, mouth cells, meat cells, different types of hair and fur, dust mites, bugs, pollen in honey, and much more. The kit includes three prepared specimens on a slide, four blank slides, cover slips, tweezers, needle, section slicing tool, and vial. The ocular lens, or eyepiece lens, of the microscope has an adjustable 12x to 18x magnification power. When combined with the three objective lenses, this results in a total magnification power of 96x to 750x. It has a battery-powered light and a mirror to light up the specimens. 9/26/2013 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Worm World by ELENCO

See inside the wonderful world of worms. Learn about their fascinating life style and their valuable contribution to the world we live in. Provides hours of fun and fascination. Features: Plastic worm housing, Tunneling material, Shade, Illustrated instruction manual, Worms not included. 9/26/2013 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snap Circuits Sound by ELENCO

Keyboard with optical theremin. Echo effects. Voice changer; Record voice or music and play it back at different speeds. Sound energy demonstration. Color changing light. Connect to your smart phone and analyze sounds with apps.

Where to buy:
SOUTH  9/26/2013 (Price: $84.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Make Your Own Microscope Projector by ARTEC EDUCATIONAL

Includes a prepared slide (Daphnia). Dive into a microscopic world from the comfort of your own room. 9/20/2013 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Build Your Own 40X Microscope with light by ARTEC EDUCATIONAL

40x magnification! The bright LED makes observation easy! You can even examine solid objects!
— Paula Bolte, owner of Imaginations Toy & Furniture Co. in Blacksburg, Va., told TDmonthly in a November 2014 survey that Artec science kits are one of their store's best-selling educational toys. 9/20/2013 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]