TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Audio & CD Product Category

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine DreamWorks How to Train Your Dragon Too... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This playset includes three stories and a character that lights up in nightlight mode. You can use it with the Story Dream Machine to bring storytime to life by projecting stories onto the wall, where children can watch, listen, and read along. As the words appear and a narrator reads them aloud, it helps build early reading skills and word recognition. You can also expand your library with additional story collections, each sold separately. Keep an eye out for new stories and content coming soon. This set is designed for ages 3 and up. 9/2/2025 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CloudBox™ by CLOUD B

CloudBox™ features : - 36 original stories, - 8 melodies -8 white noises with 4 synchronized light projections. The custom light projections change with each story to create a visual spectacle that brings the narrative to life! CloudBox™ narrates 36 fun stories based around 9 characters with very different personalities. With enchanting universes to explore - Ocean, Forest, Space, and Village - CloudBox™ helps soothe babies and immerses children into magical worlds that help develop their imagination. A recording function sparks creativity by encouraging parents or children tocreate their own stories. CloudBox™ offers a bilingual experience as stories can be selected in 2 languages (French / English - English /Spanish - German / English - Italian /English). Interactive without needing a screen, CloudBox™ nurtures a genuine love of storytelling for children while reducing “screen time.” Connect headphones to the plug on the left side of the CloudBox™ for a totally immersive audio experience (headphones not included). 8/22/2025 (Price: $89.99)

Wow in The World SEA Creatures Aquarium | Hatch & Raise Real Brine Shrim... by THAMES & KOSMOS

Grow your own brine shrimp with this easy-care aquarium kit. The set includes all necessary ingredients and tools to hatch and raise these low-maintenance creatures, which require feeding every few weeks and occasional water replenishment. Replacement eggs are available if needed. An 8-page illustrated guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up the aquarium and maintaining the brine shrimp, which can live for months or even years. The kit also includes colorful sea life stickers to customize the durable plastic tank, measuring approximately 6” wide, 6.5” tall, and 1.7” deep. The tank can later be repurposed for other small creatures. Exclusive audio content from Wondery Kids and the "Wow in the World" podcast offers additional educational insights into brine shrimp biology and ocean ecosystems. A reusable magnifying glass is included for close observation. New subscribers also receive a 3-month free trial of Wondery+ for ad-free podcast listening. 7/7/2025 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda Awesomeness Co... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes three *Kung Fu Panda* stories and one Po figure with built-in nightlight effects. Designed for use with the Story Dream Machine, it projects stories onto walls while allowing children to watch, listen, and read along. The narration supports early reading development by highlighting words as they are spoken. Additional story collections are available for separate purchase to expand the library. New content will be released in the future. 7/7/2025 (Price: $13.29) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Spy Labs Inc: Digital Voice Recorder Toy by Thames & Kosmos | Wearable A... by THAMES & KOSMOS

Spy Labs Incorporated offers activity kits and equipment designed to introduce children to detective work through forensic analysis and tracking techniques. The wrist or arm-worn voice recorder allows users to capture audio such as witness statements or observations. It includes two keycards required for clear playback, ensuring recorded content remains secure. Suitable for ages 8 and up, the product encourages role-playing as young detectives solve fictional cases. Spy Labs provides specialized gear for aspiring secret agents. 7/7/2025 (Price: $22.21) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Tikes® Story Dream I Want to Be: Dream Big Collection, Storytime,... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes three stories and one character with a nightlight mode that features light effects. Designed for use with the Story Dream Machine, it projects stories onto the wall while children watch, listen, and read along. The narration supports early reading development by highlighting words as they are spoken. Additional story collections are available for separate purchase to expand the library. New stories and content will be released in the future. Suitable for ages 3 and up. 7/7/2025 (Price: $9.21) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine World of Eric Carle The Very Story Coll... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes three World of Eric Carle storybooks and one interactive Hungry Caterpillar character with a nightlight feature. Designed for use with the Story Dream Machine, it projects stories onto walls while children follow along with narrated readings, supporting early literacy and word recognition. Additional story collections are available separately to expand the library. New content will be released in the future. 7/7/2025 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Berenstain Bears Audio Story Collection... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes three Berenstain Bears stories and one Sister Bear character with a nightlight feature that emits soft light effects. It is designed to work with the Story Dream Machine, projecting stories onto the wall for an interactive experience where children can watch, listen, and read along. The narration and projected text support early reading development by reinforcing word recognition. Additional story collections are available separately to expand the library. New content and stories will be released in the future. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 7/7/2025 (Price: $10.79) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine DreamWorks Dragons Rescue Riders Collec... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes three stories and one character with a nightlight feature that emits soft light effects. Designed for use with the Story Dream Machine, it projects stories onto the wall, allowing children to watch, listen, and read along. The interactive format supports early reading development by displaying words alongside narration to reinforce word recognition. Additional story collections are available for separate purchase to expand the storytelling experience. New stories and content will be released in the future. 7/7/2025 (Price: $12.34) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Lexibook - 4-in-1 Kids Camera with Photo, Video, Audio and Game Function... by LEXIBOOK

This camera for kids features a 2" LCD screen and offers 15 filters and 15 frames to personalize photos. It captures images in HD quality with a resolution of 1920x1080 and includes a built-in flash with 4x zoom for indoor and outdoor use. The device supports video recording, MP3 playback, and has 5 built-in games for additional entertainment. Storage includes an 8GB memory card pre-installed, expandable up to 32GB. Powered by a 400mAh rechargeable battery, it connects via USB-C for charging and data transfer. The camera is designed for easy operation, allowing children to explore photography and creative play. 7/6/2025 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Baby Shark Family Collection, Storytime, B... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This set includes three stories and one character with a nightlight feature that adds light effects. It is designed for use with the Story Dream Machine, allowing children to watch, listen, and read along as stories are projected onto a wall. The read-along function helps develop early reading skills and word recognition by displaying projected words while a narrator reads the story. Additional story collections are available for purchase separately to expand the library. New stories and content will be released in the future. 6/4/2025 (Price: $14.89) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little Tikes Story Dream Machine Starter Set, Storytime, Books, Little Gold... by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

This projector brings storytime to life by projecting illustrated stories onto the wall while playing synchronized narration, sound effects, and colored lighting effects. It includes three classic Little Golden Book stories: *The Poky Little Puppy*, *Tawny Scrawny Lion*, and *The Saggy Baggy Elephant*, with the Poky Little Puppy character serving as a nightlight with light effects. The device functions as both a story projector and a sleep aid, offering five white noise options for bedtime. It supports early reading development by displaying words while the narrator reads aloud. Designed for child-friendly operation, it features simple controls for adjusting volume, rewinding, or fast-forwarding stories. The unit includes built-in storage slots for keeping cartridges organized. 6/4/2025 (Price: $49.39) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MOBI Cube White Bluetooth Speaker w/ 360° Light Show by MOBI Technologies, Inc.

Why listen to music through an uninspired device? Music is rich, blooming and moves with feeling. MOBI Cube brings the experience and passion of music through light. Uplifting your music experience through light and sound in a modern design. Bluetooth connection or Aux wired input. Features Special Music Sync Light Show mode. Light Show On/Off with 5 modes. 6-Hour rechargeable Li-ion battery. Power/battery indicators. Compatible for use with all Bluetooth enabled devices. 5/21/2015 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Water Dancing Speakers by LEADING EDGE NOVELTY

Connect these speakers to computers, iPhones, iPods, tablets, Android, game players & more. Multi-colored jets of water dance to the volume and beat of the music. That, added to the 4 multicolored LEDs, creates an incredible light and water show. The speakers stand 9" tall and are compatible with any audio device that has a 3.5mm audio jack connection. They are lightweight and portable. All connection cords are included.
— In a August 2014 survey, Stan Giliberto, owner of Over the Rainbow Toys in Glastonbury, Conn., told TDmonthly that this is one of their best-selling toys. "It's good for older kids who are starting to age out of toy stores," he explained.
— In a September 2014 survey, Beth Snyder, manager of Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly that these speakers are one of the store's best-selling novelty items.

 6/12/2014 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Adventure Time Electronics - Lady Rainicorn Headphones by ZOOFY INTERNATIONAL LLC

Adventure TIme Electronics - Lady Rainicorn Headphones. In stock. 11/6/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Adventure Time Electronics- Lumpy Headphones by ZOOFY INTERNATIONAL LLC

Adventure Time Electronics- Lumpy Headphones. In stock. 11/6/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yo Gabba Gabba Microphone by ZOOFY INTERNATIONAL LLC

Sing the songs of Yo Gabba Gabba  with this microphone that features fun colors and images of your favorite characters. It lights up and even features songs and music taken directly from the show! 6/19/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Earbuds by ZOOFY INTERNATIONAL LLC

Beam me up with music and listen to your favorite tunes with these quality earbuds. Assortment features Yoda, C3PO, Darth Vader and Darth Maul. 6/19/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Get Moving with Ella Jenkins by SMITHSONIAN FOLKWAYS RECORDINGS

Ella Jenkins wears the title given her by many of her fans, "The First Lady of Children’s Music," with tremendous energy. Now in her ninth decade, she continues to encourage young children to hop, skip, jump, clap, dance, and be active through song. Drawn from many recordings created during her legendary career, these songs demonstrate Ella’s genius as both a music educator and children’s entertainer. 1/16/2013 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Am Your Gummy Bear by GUMMYBEAR WORLDWIDE

A 30 second video clip for this little green troubadour’s song "I’m A Gummy
Bear" (now known worldwide as The Gummy Bear Song) has met an enthusiastic response around the globe with more than 800 million plays on YouTube and MySpace video alone. This multi-lingual hit – available in the original Hungarian, we well as English, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Swedish, Hebrew, Czech, Slovak, and other languages – has won the hearts of fun-loving audiences everywhere. It has gone on to hit the best seller lists in every country in which it was released. This USA release is an enhanced CD and includes exclusive bonus content not previously available in any other country as well as the full length version of the English video.
— As of 1/16/2013 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 25 reviews on Amazon.com. 1/16/2013 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

La La Love To Dance by GUMMYBEAR WORLDWIDE

"La La Love To Dance", the second album from internationally acclaimed animated superstar Gummibär, is loaded with 16 new songs and 3 bonus tracks of rare remixes. YouTube hit “Nuki Nuki (The Nuki Song)” is included, as well as 12 original songs, and 3 fun covers. In addition, this album features the debut of Gummibär’s birthday song – “Happy Birthday Gummibär” – as specially requested by many of his young fans.
— As of 1/16/2013 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on Amazon.com. 1/16/2013 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zak Morgan's "The Barber of the Beasts" by UNIVERSAL MUSIC ENTERPRISES

With a background in children’s literature, plus a GRAMMY® nomination for his kids’ songs, Zak Morgan brings all of his life experiences and a simple delight in words and music to his fourth family music album, The Barber of the Beasts, available on October 30 from the new Universal Music Enterprises label myKaZoo. The new CD, his third collaboration with producer/guitarist Ric Hordinski, features zany cover art and a 24-page, full-color insert with illustrations for all the songs, all done in the inimitable style of C.F. Payne. The album’s impressive guest artists include Bootsy Collins, Robbie Fulks , Byron House (Robert Plant), Karin Bergquist (Over the Rhine), and David LaBruyere (John Mayer). This exuberant celebration of wordplay and humorous storytelling are all typical of Zak Morgan’s songwriting. He aims to inspire his listeners to enjoy learning for its own sake while providing non-stop entertainment via catchy music and lyrics to make all ages hoot with delight. 11/9/2012 (Price: $11.99)

Men of Iron by GREATHALL PRODUCTIONS

Men of Iron relates the thrilling adventures of a young man seeking justice for himself and his family in fifteenth-century England. With his father unfairly outlawed by King Henry IV, Myles Falworth faces enormous odds before he can become a knight and champion his family’s cause against powerful foes. With the help of loyal friends, Myles demonstrates courage and persistence as he confronts his opponents one by one, winning self-understanding and love along the way. In addition to being a classic adventure, Men of Iron offers fascinating details of castle life and of the long road to knighthood. This book is sure to become a favorite of any boy or girl who loves adventure, and will turn anyone new to the medieval era into a lifelong devotee. Written by Howard Pyle, unabridged reading by Jim Weiss. 11/6/2012 (Price: $29.65) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Japanese Nursery Rhymes by TUTTLE PUBLISHING

Everywhere in the world, there are poems and songs especially for children—rhymes that are sung from generation to generation and never forgotten. In Japan, nursery rhymes speak of nature, of everyday joys and of Japan's own special culture. In Japanese Nursery Rhymes fifteen well-loved verses are colorfully presented in a format that makes language learning easier. The included audio CD features kids singing in both Japanese and English. 10/23/2012 (Price: $16.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

A Laurie Berkner Christmas by TWO TOMATOES RECORDS LLC

The first-ever Christmas album from kids' music superstar Laurie Berkner, featuring classic seasonal and Christmas songs as well as three original tracks. "The CD is set apart from other holiday albums for kids because Laurie Berkner is the biggest name in children's music in the country - dubbed 'The queen of children's music' by People Magazine and 'The undisputed queen of kindie rock'" by USA Today.  The reason she is the biggest name in kids' music is her appeal to parents, not just kids," Sarah Geist Rosen from SKG Publicity told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval
— As of 12/6/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Features many Christmas classics; interesting vocal arrangements; enjoyable for kids and adults. Cons: One reviewer wished there were more original songs.

 10/19/2012 (Price: $13.98)