Kid & Novelty Items Stand Out at ASD

Whether you sell to little kids or kids at heart, there were a lot of great vendors to choose from at the ASD Show in Vegas this week. Combining both toys, children themed and novelty items, below is my list of top picks from the ASD Trade Show floor on best finds for boutiques and other indie retailers. Another one I loved? The Giant Bubble – as shown above.

 

Pillow Pets

 

If you cater to kids, then you likely know that Pillow Pets are all the rage among little tykes. Their commercials air frequently on popular kid television stations and we’re pretty sure even Santa stocked up on these popular items this past holiday season. So naturally, if you are retailer that caters to kids, it makes sense to have Pillow Pets among your store assortment. Offering a variety of fun products to choose from, Pillow Pets offer Dream Lites, Pillow Pet slippers and of course, Pillow Pets, in a variety of styles – including Disney and other  Additionally, they have some fun new products in the works that they showcased at the ASD Show. These cozy and cuddly pillows look great on store shelves – and even better in your customer’s shopping bags. At ASD? Visit them at booth SL3211 and check them out at MyPillowPets.com.

 

Tie-Not, Inc. 

 

Spring is here and summer is on it’s way – which means it’s time to stock up on balloons for making water balloons. Young or old, water balloons never get old to play with… but they can get difficult to make. Twisting the balloon, tying a tiny knot… you get the idea. Thanks to two dads sick of knotting balloons for their kids by hand, the Tie-Not was born! Tie-Not makes filling and tying water balloons simple and fast. No mess, no broken balloons, no frustration. Another great perk? Tie-Not is an affordable, fun product to add to your store assortment – making a great add on sale for stores of all kinds. Whether you cater to kids or those who are simply young at heart, the Tie-Not is an easy sale that will keep your register adding up fast. And if water balloons aren’t your thing, check out their extensive variety of fun water toys. Visit them at ASD at location SL3317 and Tie-Not.com. 

 

U.P.D. Inc. 

 

Children’s toys, accessories, backpacks, drinkware, dinnerware, pool accessories and much, much more line up the shelves of one of ASD’s largest toy exhibitors, U.P.D. Inc. From Doc McStuffins to all things Disney to Spiderman to Dora, U.P.D. is essentially a licensed product heaven! Umbrellas, hair accessories, stationary, dolls, games and action figures will leave you stocked up on must-have items for babies, toddlers,  tweens and beyond. It’s a can’t miss vendor at ASD for two reasons – the first being that they have one of the largest booths for kids products at ASD so you literally cannot miss them and the second being their product is simply not-to-be-missed for your store. Visit them at booths (yes, two different booths) at SU836 and SU936 and learn more at UPDINC.net. 

 

Edgeucational Publishing

 

Educational books are great add on sales and quick buys for customers. If you cater to a Pre-K crowd or up to a Grade 5 crowd, Edgeucational Publishing has a unique assortment of affordable workbooks that support kids with reading, mathematics and problem solving. Their workbooks retail at only $1, making it a very easy yet purposeful extra buy for your customers. And the best part? Edgeucational Publishing provides their retailers with a shelving unit that makes displaying their workbooks and other products as easy as 1,2, 3. Standing out among toys and other fun kid items, Edgeucational Publishing is a vendor not to miss. Discover this fun line at ASD and learn more at Educational.com. 

 

Don’t Shake It! 

 

Fun for kids of all sizes, Don’t Shake It! is a new product that picked ASD as their very first trade show to exhibit at. So just what is Don’t Shake It? It’s a motion activated sound effect device to be used with gifts – throwing gift recipients in for a surprise! A novelty product intended to be placed inside a wrapped gift or box, a simple “shake” will make a sound that mimics something breaking. Amusing and surprising, Don’t Shake It! is a fun addition to stores of all kinds. Additionally, they offer a “make your own message” version of Don’t Shake It! that allows customers to create their own fun messages or sounds. Retailers were swarming their booth at ASD – which is an indicator of customers doing the same in your store with the Don’t Shake It! item. Plus, they offer retailers a cardboard display box that sits perfectly on a shelve or by your cash wrap – a great spot to add this on to any sale. Check them out at DontShakeIt.com and visit them at ASD at booth SL3009. 

 

Haunted Memories

 

Want to stop customers in their tracks? Simply hang some of the items from Haunted Memories in your front windows or on your store walls, and we’re confident customers will stand still to check them out just a little bit longer. These “changing” portraits appear to be antique photos, yet a small shift in your look at these (a few steps forward, a turn of your head, etc) and these portraits turn into haunting, spooky images. From a Vampire Mother to a ghostly child to terrifying and ghoulish images, Haunted Memories create both fright and fun for customers. If you love products that get people talking, this is it. Discover Haunted Memories at ASD where they are a regular exhibitor and visit HauntedMemories.com to take a peak at their changing, scary and yet fun images. 

 

Stache Tats

 

Retailers sell things for different reasons. Often it’s because they’re selling something to fill a need and often it’s something simply to satisfy a customer’s “want”, such as yet another pair of shoes. But among the most fun things to buy for your stores is when it is offering your customers something unexpected and even a little bit silly. Stache Tats offers just that. Their fun assortment of temporary mustache tattoos are inexpensive yet innovative, offering your customers a fun addition for their next party, game-night, event, holiday, or casual (yet random!) daily use. Products are packaged with instructions on how to apply and remove, as well as are waterproof, sweat-proof, smile-proof and a cheap form of fun on the market. For you, that translates to easy add on sales. Check them out at ASD at booth SL1606 and visit them online at StacheTats.com. 

 

Bobble Bobble

 

No two people are the same, so why should any two bobble heads be the same? Bobble Bobble offers customized bobble heads and personalized cake toppers that are as unique as each individual is. Crafted based on the unique features if their customers, Bobble Bobble can work with retailers to place custom orders. New baby? Wedding gift? Sweet 16? Anniversary? Just because? They can even customize based on retail / customer specifications and needs; covering from sports, occupations, hobbies, company themes, marketing, or anything else you may dream of. All they need is picture! These fun accessories are great conversation starters and even better gifts. Best part? They make great sales in stores. Visit them at ASD and learn more at BobbleBobble.com. 

 

While all of these items deliver a little fun to stores, this is only a small sample of what ASD offers retailers. Discover your own best picks for your store at the August 2013 ASD Show, taking place August 4-7, 2013 in Las Vegas.