Vendors Flaunt Fashions on Video

Detailed Costumes and Inventive Jewelry Hit the Scene

By Julie L. Jones
May 2010

Manufacturers including Creative Education of Canada and Little Adventures have rolled out fabulous new costumes for kids. And thanks to Flipoutz and Bead the Message, children can wear bracelets that say what they want to say! See what tots and tweens will don this year in the following TDmonthly Magazine videos from 2010 trade shows.

Hero Mask by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

This reversible face mask is availabe in Black/Red or Navy/Green. The soft, comfortable mask with elastic band is reversible and allows for many superhero combinations. Launch date: 2010.

Features
• soft and comfortable for everyday wear
• reversible for many hero combinations

Sizing
• One size fits most ages 3-8 4/19/2010 (MSRP: $2.99; Age: 3 to 8)

Ribbon Flower Halo by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Ribbon Flower Halo by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA This Halo has a comb to affix it to a child's head and is adorned with bows, flowers, ribbon and rhinestones. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2010 (MSRP: $6.75)

Tote Along Musical Mirror by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

Tote Along Musical Mirror by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC The Tote Along Musical Mirror features straps on the back for easy attachment to cribs plus loops on the front to attach dangling toys, pacifiers and more. The faces on the tote light up one after the other in time with the music. The easy to operate switch can be activated by parent or baby for three modes of play: one plays soothing music for 10 minutes before switching off on its own, one plays stimulating music for ten minutes before switching off, and the other is activated by baby and plays short clips to encourage a reprise. This item is for use in cribs or alone on a mat and includes giraffe plush cuddle toy inside. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (MSRP: $22.99; Age: 0 to 2)

Secret Message Bead Kit by BEAD THE MESSAGE

Secret Message Bead Kit by BEAD THE MESSAGE This patent-pending kit of nearly 1,000 beads features various colors that each represent a letter, number and space, so that kids can create bracelets and other accessories with their own secret messages to be decoded. The kit includes 20 decoder cards, 15 feet of lacing with closures, labels, and instructions.
Awards: 2010 WTS "What The Stuff" Five Star; A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy.

Past videos: Product Demonstration ( Watch Video) 10/30/2009 (MSRP: $19.99; Age: 4 to 14)

Ballerina by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

Children can perform leaps and pirouettes in this pink prima ballerina dress. The pink stretchy velvet bodice is detailed with sequin trim and a butterfly accent, and the soft underskirt is draped in two layers of shimmering fabric. Tights and ballet shoes not available. Launch date: 2010.

Features
• clothing quality fabrics; machine washable
• stretchy, soft and very comfortable

Sizing
• Sm 1-3 yrs, child 12mo-2T, 22" total length
• Med 3-5 yrs, child 3T-4T, 25" total length
• Lrg 5-7 yrs, child 6-8, 29" total length
• XL 7-9 yrs, child 8-10, 33" total length 4/19/2010 (MSRP: $29.99; Age: 3 to 8)

Flipoutz™ Super Starter Kit by FLIPOUTZ™

Flipoutz™ Super Starter Kit by FLIPOUTZ™ Flipoutz™ are bracelets you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz™ coins. Trade your coins with friends and other Flipouterz. Set up your profile online and tell everyone about yourself and your coins while also tracking traded coins as they are traded from one person to the next. The Flipoutz™ Super Starter Kit includes a bracelet of your choice, a random coin, and two random 2-coin packs (making a total of 5 coins to fill up the bracelet). ( Watch Video) 12/29/2009 (MSRP: $12.99)

Baby Capes by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Baby Capes by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA These capes designed for babies come with a matching finger puppet. Three styles are available: Dragon, Ladybug and Bumblebee. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (MSRP: $29.99; Age: 0 to 3)

Superhero Cape by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

Any child can save the day in this wonderful themed Hero Cape. They're easy for children to put on and take off with quality velcro closures. Launch date: 2010.

Features
• fully lined washable velvet capes
• quality velcro closure easy for kids

Sizing
• One size fits most ages 3-8, 24" from neckline to hem 4/19/2010 (MSRP: $15.99; Age: 3 to 8)

Knight Tunic by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Knight Tunic by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA This Knight in Shining armor is designed for any "knight to be". This knight set is a light weight armour that coordinates with the chainmail under-armor with hood. ( Watch Video) 4/16/2010 (MSRP: $24.99; Age: 4 to 8)

Tutu by LITTLE ADVENTURES LLC

Little Adventures tutus are simply designed in fluffy layers. The two-tone tutus are soft, comfortable and, best of all, 100 percent machine washable. Launch date: 2010. ( Watch Video) 3/25/2010 (MSRP: $19.99)

Princess Slippers by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Princess Slippers by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA Princess slippers are made from metallic sequin knit with a foam sole and non-skid vinyl bottom. Decorated with marabou and roses. *Winner of the 2010 Children's Choice Award- Best Toy In Pretend Play", by the Canadian Toy Testing Council. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2010 (MSRP: $12.5)

Sugarplum Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA

Sugarplum Fairy Dress by CREATIVE EDUCATION OF CANADA Transform a little girl into a magical fairy with this Sugarplum Fairy Dress. Featuring 18 individual organza petals, each is finished with rolled over, metallic edge. The petals are attached to a satin underskirt that has scalloped finish. The Sugarplum Fairy dress has a flexible size and good for twirling. ( Watch Video) 3/24/2010 (MSRP: $36.99; Age: 4 to 8)

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