Gift Fair Favorites: Microcosmic Universe

September 15, 2011    |    By +
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The New York International Gift Fair is the bi-annual industry gathering for the gift industry. The tradeshow is THE place where 35,000 attendees from all over the globe come to see both the latest trends if gifting as well as to get a look at what the “must-have” gifts will be in the coming months.

While there’s literally over a half million square feet devoted to all types of gifts. The Gift Gurus hit the NYIGF floor in search of fun, unique and ultimately very “gift-able” products from the countless gifts on hand. Here’s one I love:

The Gift: Magnetic Comic Strip Kits (Comic Kits are $28 – Storyboard Kits are $30)

The Scoop: These DIY Magnetic Kits allow kids as young as 5 to create their own interchangeable comic book panels. Developed by a Brooklyn-based husband and wife team, Thomas McMahon and Janny Baek, they came up with the concept for these intergalactic themed kits while designing a space-themed crib mobile for their daughter.

Each kit comes with magnetic dry-erase blank backgrounds, speech balloons, a marker, and 20 flexible magnets, Kids can create their own space-age scenarios and write in comic character dialog like “WHIZ”, “POP” or the ever-popular “BANG!” What’s great about these kits is the versatility and endless play value. Kids can constantly come up with new stories to tell and pictures to arrange. They also make Storyboard Kits featuring different play themes.

A great gift for: Creative kids ages five and up. Keep your eye out for these kits in J.Crew stores this Fall.



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Dana H.
Dana is Editor in Chief at Gifts.com. She loves helping make every occasion stand out with her unique gift ideas, handy tips & special touches. She has over a decade of experience with matching fabulous products with fabulous people.

Dan T.
As the Men’s Gift Editor, Dan is fortunate to be able to blend his work week with off-hour hobbies. Dan’s marketing background goes back over a decade, but he's always been passionate about the “guy” things like sports, electronics and grilling.

Gillian J.
While Gillian oversees Merchandising & Content for Gifts.com, she focuses on Women & Home Gifts. Prior to Gifts.com, she spent over a decade honing her gifting skills in the retail industry.

Michelle D.
Michelle is the Gifts.com Gift Guru who specializes in Teen and Beauty gifts. For the last half-decade Michelle has been refining her teen and beauty gifting expertise by working for Urban Outfitters and obsessing over social media.

Liz T.
Liz is the children & baby gifts trend editor at Gifts.com. Prior to Gifts.com she spent several years matching people with products while working retail. Her niece and nephews give her the inside scoop on kids. She also knows the best gourmet gifts for every occasion.

Felicia W.
Felicia works as a "Gift Guru" with a focus on pet and flower trends. While she is still learning the art of gift giving, Felicia loves focusing her attention on pet gifts. She is always on the lookout for the best and most unique items for our lovable cats and dogs.

Donna K.
Donna is Gifts.com's very own Editorial Assistant. You have her to thank for all of our fabulous Facebook posts and for making sure the blog is up every day. She is a "Gift Guru" in her own right.

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