ALEX BRANDS
Loopies, from ALEX Brands, are plush characters that kids ages 7 and up can create themselves. Kids can stuff the mesh pocket on the front of the pre-sewn plush with fluffy chenille yarn, pull the loops through with a hook, and add felt features and other details to create a unicorn, a panda, a cat, or a penguin. Slinky Headz are Jr. Slinkies that come inside printed character cases, with six different characters to collect. Kids ages 8 and up can connect the slinky to each end of the case to make it walk. Kids ages 8 and up can grow a crystal pet with Scientific Explorer Crystal Buddies. The pets live in water, and there are three different types: Sparklehorn the Unicorn, Squigglywink the one-eyed monster, and Geosaur the triceratops. Scientific Explorer The Science of Music is a DIY kit that kids can use to build and play their own electric circuit guitar. Kids ages 8 and up can assemble the cardboard body with the sound module and attach the copper contact strips to be the guitar’s frets and strings. The completed guitar plays 60 notes and three back beats, and features acoustic and distorted sound options, volume control, and a try-me mode with two demo songs. Kids ages 6 and up can make three soap pops with the ALEX Spa DIY Bath Jelli Pops. To make the pops, kids can mix and layer bath gels with scents, place them in the fridge, and wait for them to set. Loopies
HORIZON GROUP USA
Horizon Group USA launches Vendees, dispensers with interactive packaging that contain five surprises. Kids ages 6 and up can unwrap the Vendees dispenser, then explore the different pull-tabs and compartments to unveil surprises, such as keychains, erasers, temporary tattoos, and scrunchies. Even after kids discover the five surprises, they can continue to play with various activities, including creating custom lip balm creations and painting ceramic figures. Vendees are available in different themes, including Atomic Rainbow Lip Balms, Sweet Treat Bath Bombs, Go Wild Nail Art, and Holo Unicorn Paintables. Kids ages 6 and up can personalize and decorate their own Making the Moment Liquid Galaxy Journal. The journal’s cover contains a shimmery liquid with sparkling stars and glitter that kids can touch and move for an interactive feel. Kids can personalize the pages of the journal with stickers, scented gel pens, and cut-out shapes. Kids ages 14 and up can make crystals with the STMT D.I.Y. Crystal Unicorn set, and then embellish their crystal creations with unique designs using color droppers and metallic paint. The STMT D.I.Y. Journaling Set includes patterned paper, chipboard frames, sparkling glitter tape, stickers, and more for kids ages 14 and up to personalize the 70-page spiral journal. Kids ages 14 and up can create a hanging garden with the STMT D.I.Y. Crystal Terrarium by layering colored sand and pebbles and adding faux greenery, precious stones, and essential oils.
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