This monkey slingshot's strong elastic arms can propel him far distances. Users simply put two fingers in the hand pockets, pull back and let go. He comes complete with a cape and mask, and lets out a loud monkey call when released.
— In autumn 2010, Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C., said she was still selling about 30 soaring simians per month.

This monkey slingshot's strong elastic arms can propel him far distances. Users simply put two fingers in the hand pockets, pull back and let go. He comes complete with a cape and mask, and lets out a loud monkey call when released.
— In autumn 2010, Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C., said she was still selling about 30 soaring simians per month.

This monkey slingshot's strong elastic arms can propel him far distances. Users simply put two fingers in the hand pockets, pull back and let go. He comes complete with a cape and mask, and lets out a loud monkey call when released.
— In autumn 2010, Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C., said she was still selling about 30 soaring simians per month.

A flying toy that you can control by remote! Coated in a durable, light-weight flight cage to protect against collision. 4-way directional flight leaves the sky as the only limit.
— Helen Santosuosso, owner of Village Toy Shop in North Easton, Mass., told TDmonthly in a November 2014 survey that the Vectosphere from Westminster Toys is one of their store's top-2 best-selling flying toys.

This little flying Astronaut has twin rotor propulsion, Bright diode lights and ultrafine micro components. The Rapid Battery Charging Unit requires 8 AA batteries, Not Included. The Infrared Remote Controller requires 3 AG13 batteries (included). The 3.5-inch spaceman has an on-off switch. Recommended for indoor use only.
— Joe Berardoni Jr., owner of Puns Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that they sell about 6 of this item each month.

This whoopee cushion self-inflates and comes in a “Try Me!” package. It is available in yellow, orange or pink.
— “The whoopie cushion — that's your perennial novelty item,” Tye Steinbach of Thinker Toys in Portland, Ore., told TDmonthly in May 2008.
—  According to Thea Brown, buyer and general manager at World of Mirth LLC in Richmond, Va., whoopee cushions are best-sellers, running out the door at a rate of “10 per month.”
— In May 2008, three of 55 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly singled out prank products as best-sellers in the novelty category.

Small in size but big in fun, this infrared-controlled helicopter is easily piloted with a hand held control unit, making it safe for operating indoors. The helicopter comes with a replacement rear rotor, nose weight for high performance flying and a quick battery charger for rapid power-up. “We have tested and experimented with many different helicopter configurations. Our helicopter by far is the easiest to fly and control,” Brian Thille, brand manager at Westminster International Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 15, 2007.
— In a November 2013 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that Westminster helicopters are a best-selling flying toy in his store.

This cool fan will store and display up to six personal messages that users can scroll through manually. The illuminated message seems to float in space. Kids can add numbers 0-9 and up to 22 symbols and punctuations. It hangs on the neck, can be held in the hand or can sit on a desk. It measures approximately 4 ¼" high x 1 ¾" wide, and the flexible 3 ¼" fan blade is safe. The fan runs on 3 AA batteries (included).

These fun plush pet key chains feature five sayings that your dog or cat would say to you if they could talk. Solid assortments of dogs and cats are available with 24 pieces to a counter display. It’s a great impulse item at an attractive retail price. Launch date: March 2007.

This cuddly soft plush penguin dances to three fun melodies: “Twinkle, Twinkle,” “London Bridge” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” and is activated by touch or touch and sound. Happy Penguin interjects "penguin talk" and sounds such as "Boing" and "Gibit Gibit.” It is 10 1/2" tall and 5" wide with a wing span of 13". Three AA batteries are included. “The penguin’s swaying and dancing coupled with the music and sound effects bring a smile to any face,” Brian Thille, sales and marketing manager for Westminster Inc., told TDmonthly.

When the lights go out, a full-color image of Blackbeard or Captain Kidd is replaced by a glowing pirate’s skeleton or treasure map of Florida and the Caribbean. Pirate Morphs can be attached to the wall or ceiling with either the included adhesive tape or with the attached hook tab. “Our morph series is a unique product line combining full-color graphics with fun glow-in-the-dark imagery. Kids love that there is more to be seen with the morphs, and they can’t wait for the lights to go out!” Brian Thille, sales and marketing manager for Westminster, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2006.