No terrain is too tough for the Terrain Twister vehicle. The possibilities for excitement are endless. The vehicle is equipped with pontoons sporting corkscrew-shaped treads rather than wheels that help this vehicle handle any environment. Children can conquer snow, water, dirt, grass and other tricky terrains to ride off into any adventure. Launch date: 2012.
The Robecca Steam doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Her internal clock runs a bit slow, but she makes up for it with a steampunk style that suits her metallic glow. She wears a dress that showcases her seams and comes with her pet mechanical penguin and diary. — As of 8/27/2012, this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Lots of details; unique design.
The Venus McFlytrap doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Venus McFlytrap grows for a London punk style made more unique with her perennial green hue and vine details. She has been known to use her pollen powers of persuasion to get the other monsters to volunteer for ecological causes. She comes with her pet, a Venus Flytrap (of course.), and diary. — As of 8/27/2012, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Lots of accessories; has eco-friendly message. Cons: One reviewer said that the doll is fragile and the legs snapped off.
Gem Styling Merida features iconic elements from the film in fashion play for girls. Dressed in her signature blue gown, Merida comes with a reversible cape that girls can flip over to reveal a sparkly print inspired by the movie. They also can decorate her outfit or her long red hair with gems, and they can play out Merida’s love of archery with the included bow and arrow.
With this charming gift set, girls can relive the special friendship between Merida and her most trusted confidante. Includes Merida doll and Angus figure.
With the Angry Birds 3 Birds in Space Game kids will build, blast, and lift off with an exciting skill-and-action game based on the best-selling digital app Angry Birds in Space. The egg-stealing pigs are out of this world, and the Angry Birds have followed to get their revenge. Players draw a space mission card and build the structure shown before their opponents launch an Angry Bird in an attempt to knock it and the pigs down to win points. Break open the pig's helmet for a bonus. Cards include four levels of difficulty including freestyle. Launch date: 2012.
Inspired by the new hit Disney/Pixar animated film, Brave. Merida is a Scottish princess with triplet younger brothers. The Brave Transforming Triplets set captures the mischief of the three boys and their magical adventures. With unique poses that highlight the boys’ playful personalities, plus the ability to transform the characters into adorable bear cubs, girls will delight in reenacting scenes that feature these charming brothers. Bears cannot stand alone.
Inspired by the new hit Disney/Pixar animated film, Brave. At the heart of Disney/Pixar’s Brave is the tender tale of a daughter and mother whose different views lead them to unexpected adventures. Now, girls can play out this special story with the Brave Story Gift Set. Featuring key characters from the film in small doll form, the gift set includes a Merida doll, wearing a beautiful MagiClip fashion and elegant Queen Elinor in regal attire, and the ability to transform Merida’s mother into her dainty mum bear character, just like in the movie. To extend play, the set also comes with a cape, an additional fashion for Merida, a cake and her beloved bow-and-arrow set.
Batman The Dark Knight Rises Movie Masters Collector Figures: Based on the hit new Batman film, The Dark Knight Rises. The Dark Knight Rises comes to life with Movie Masters figures, sculpted with superior accuracy and details inspired by the film. Eight of the movie’s biggest characters have been meticulously crafted to capture and create fully articulated figures in six" scale. Ready to be the biggest star in any fan's collection, each figure includes a Collect and Connect piece that can be combined with other pieces to create a light-up and wall-projectable Bat Signal. Purchase eight collectible figures throughout the year to complete the Bat Signal. — In a August 2014 survey, Sunni, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that Batman is one of their best-selling Action Figures.
There is a new ghoul at Monster High, Abbey Bominable, who is making a scary good impression. Abbey Bominable is the daughter of the Yeti and an exchange student from up north. Abbey would be lost in the snow without her best friend and pet, Shiver, a sweet and loyal Woolly Mammoth. Abbey Bominable doll is fully articulated so she can be posed in many different ways and includes pet Woolly Mammoth Shiver, doll stand, brush, diary and accessory. ― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 90 reviews on Amazon.com.
The Monster High student body continues to grrr-ow with four new ghouls enrolling this year. Like her fellow classmates, the Parisian-inspired Rochelle Goyle doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Rochelle Goyle is the daughter of the infamous Gargoyles. Rochelle would also be lost without her best friend and sidekick, Roux, a lovable and loyal gargoyle griffin. Because she’s shy, she can sometimes seem like she has a chip on her shoulder, but she’s actually a loyal friend with a rock-solid fashion sense. She wears a black-and-white outfit with silvery accents and bold accessories and comes with her gargoyle griffin named, Roux, diary, doll stand, and brush. Launch date: 2012. ― As of 5/24/2012 this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews on Amazon.com.
In the Disney/Pixar movie Brave, Merida is a gorgeous Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This small, collectible Merida doll is the perfect way for girls to recreate favorite movie moments and invent their own adventures. She sports her trademark fiery red hair and comes with two signature fashions from the film. Both outfits feature MagiClip™ for easy dress-up play. Launch date: 2012.
In the exciting animated adventure Brave, Merida is a spirited Scottish princess who must use her bravery and archery skills to undo a terrible curse. This stunning Merida doll brings the character to vivid life with realistic detailing and a gorgeous, sparkling fashion inspired by the movie.
Inspired by Disney’s animated feature film Tangled. Girls’ favorite long-haired maiden spends most of her life in a secret stone tower that she brightens with all of her favorite things. Now girls can share in the fun with a Rapunzel doll, authentic bedroom furniture inspired by the movie, an easel and palette with interchangeable artwork, and Rapunzel’s chameleon friend, Pascal. It’s everything girls need to play out their favorite tower scenes from the movie. Includes doll, Pascal, art and music accessories and furniture pieces. ― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that she sells 25 of this doll set each month.
When you have long hair like Rapunzel, you can style it almost any way you want. Take this doll's special bendable hair extensions and create beautiful and practical do's for this daring princess. Bendable hair extensions make styling simple. Comes with crown and hairbrush.
Beautiful Rapunzel is the only Disney Princess that has beautiful golden hair that touches the ground. This doll assortment showcases the Rapunzel doll and her 12-inch-long hair. Includes 2 of the signature fashions from the Rapunzel movie. Doll features packaging with a long tower shape to showcase Rapunzel doll's super-long hair. ― In a May 2012 survey about dolls, Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barstons Child's Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly that she sells 54 units of Mattel's Disney Princess Favorite Moments dolls each month.
Girls can help Polly doll tend her garden with this adorable play set, which includes lattice, flowers, and watering can. Each play piece incorporates a suction cup so kids can arrange them any way they want. — Danny Givens, owner of Little Dickens Toys in Lynchburg, Va., told TDmonthly that their best selling licensed brand is Polly Pocket.
The mid-sized police station and airport hangar clamp onto a table, door or other surface to create the ultimate adventure, featuring multiple levels, working elevators and clamps. Not for use with some Matchbox vehicles. Each set sold separately.
With a boost, crashing and fast-paced action come to Wall Tracks sets. The booster launches cars up the ramp for anti-gravity thrills. The track works with multiple cars for mid-air madness. And the poster adds a background for the adventure and action. The set and poster can be hung with the included safe-for-walls Command strips from 3M. This set gives new meaning to climbing the walls. Includes 1 car. Not for use with some Hot Wheels vehicles. — As of 5/10/2012 this product had 2.9 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on Amazon.com. Cons: Difficult to put together; safety button makes it confusing to turn on; the car that comes with the set has difficulty going through the tracks without flipping.
Monster High Skull Shores Black and White Frankie Stein Doll Its spring break, and all the ghoul kids are heading to an island adventure for some roaring good times. Frankie Stein is decked out in a spooktacular swimsuit with cover-up and has a cool treat to help spring into break. — As of 4/11/2012 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 10 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Cool black and white design; different hairstyle than previous Frankie Stein dolls. Cons: Outfit is a little risque.
Pitted against highly-trained Tributes who have prepared for these Games their entire lives, Katniss is forced to rely upon her sharp instincts as well as the mentorship of drunken former victor Haymitch Abernathy. If she’s ever to return home to District 12, Katniss must make impossible choices in the arena that weigh survival against humanity and life against love. Hunger Games Katniss doll wears a hooded jacket, top, and military-style pants inspired by the costume Katniss wore in the film. Included are bow, arrows, and quiver. Completing her look is the iconic mockingjay pin. Launch date: September 1, 2012.
This Barbie has a 5 megapixel camera and LED encase in her chest. When kids snap a picture, it appears on Barbie's t-shirt (the LED screen). This rechargeable Barbie can hold up to 100 pictures, and features 15 different effects to alter the photographs. To upload pictures to a computer, simply hook Barbie up via the mini USB port in her back. Launch date: 2012.
Hot Wheels wall tracks are taken to the next level with this set, which includes a spiral elevator and fun demolition elements like a car chomper and a moving saw. Attached to the wall with 3M command strips, to avoid ruining walls. Launch date: June 2012.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Hot Wheels was their best selling brand of die-cast toy.
Yippits are pets for Fijit Friends. The Yippits can learn tricks, and bark, growl, and dance along with their Fijit owner. They can work on their own, too. Launch date: June 2012.
