I just came across this information.  Anybody seen these in stores yet?
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They look like they would be wonderful to use - especially the finger tubes.  I am always burning my fingers.

I have the feeling that they are not in stores yet since they keeping saying prototype.   I have not seen them yet.  I really like the idea of a pad.  Don't know how may table tops I have messed up with hot glue droppings.

I did some checking around and it seems they will be available some times in December 2010............ Not sure where.

http://cathiefilian.blogspot.com/2010/01/hoy-glue-gun-helpers-launching-at-cha.html

BD

FYI - all of these things are already available, though they may not be labeled for hot glue.
1. The mat - I have had a hot glue mat for years (craft stores sell them).  The one they show is larger and is..... are you ready for this?Simply a silicone baking pan liner, available at stores that sell cookie sheets.
2. The finger pads. I have disposable finger pads for hot glue that I bought by the box (it's been a while - from I think Joann's).  Also - has anyone tried the finger covers you use in office work? Not sure how heat resistant they are.
3. I use glue dots for scrap booking.  But again, check the cooking utensils at the dollar store or any utensil store. There are several paddle type heat resistant items.  A pot scrapper for instance.
4. The press tool - I have a tool for pushing points in collars and other items you sew that looks like this.

You are right MSpuppet, there are other tools that work just as well!  I use some of them too.
This kit is about $20 for all.  Just the mat alone at the kitchen store is $20, so all in all it's a good deal. 

Only thing... why did it have to be pink?  I'd rather have red or green.