November 2008 New Specialty Toys — Collectibles

Clay-Mates are a great value gift and make perfect stocking stuffers. These handmade miniatures are crafted in Thailand of porcelain clay. The 20-piece Starter Set is a perfect way to start a new collector. "Clay-Mates consist of a variety of whimsical, real and imaginary animals, birds and sea life. Each tiny character is meticulously detailed with delightful and charming features. Although very similar, no two are ever identical," Lisa Ramus, president of Clay-Mates USA, told "iPlay Jungle Animal Pinball resembles the age-old classic eat-up pinball games, but includes a new twist. Instead of gathering pinballs, players are required to keep the pinballs out!" Nicole Tiedemann, PR account executive for International Playthings, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2008.. Launch date: 2008.

Jolly Jett celebrates the festivities of the winter season. Jett wears a darling cocktail dress with matching headband and shoes (the perfect attire for attending tons of holiday parties) and a pale, dove-gray faux fur jacket to keep her warm as she heads out in the snow. Each Jolly Jett doll comes with a perfectly scaled jingle bell wreath ornament. The doll is approximately 12" tall, articulated for movement, and comes with removeable hands for easy redressing. "Jolly Jett is a fantastic holiday collectible that is appropriate for any aged collector," Carol Roth, business development and PR director for Integrity Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 15, 2008. THIS LIMITED EDITION DOLL SOLD OUT IN 2008.

Snoopy is Charlie Brown's virtuoso beagle from the Peanuts comics. This figure is bendable and poseable.

From the popular manga and anime series, this collectible box set includes Speed Racer, Racer X, and Trixie, along with Speed Racer's Mach 5 in the form of a keychain.

This collectible box set include the Griffin family from the TV series Family Guy. Characters include Peter, Lois, Meg, Chris, Brian and Stewie. All characters are bendable and poseable.

Based on the popular cartoon character of the 1920 silent films, this Felix the Cat is bendable and poseable and stands at 5" tall.

Jayden and Jordan, a Sweet as Can Be doll is an 8” full vinyl poseable set that will compliment each other. Dressed in coordinated outfits, this brother and sister set will add double the fun in play time. All the imagination of a child can be played out when one has two friends.

Jess, an 8 inch full vinyl poseable little girl comes packaged in a handbag. The ultimate fashion enthusiast between ages 3 and 12 can play out her dreams of the glitzy runway. Jess comes with comb, mirror and her own little purse. She is a Sweet as Can Be doll.

Ryan, a Sweet as Can Be doll, is a 12 inch full vinyl poseable doll. Her dimples and sweet smile will cheer up all who see her. She is wearing a floral dress trimmed in delicate lace. She carries a teddy bear, a favorite of all little children.

My Girl Redhead, a My Girl doll, an 18” doll and comes in a lavender floral dress, just the perfect color for a spunky little redheaded girl. She is ready to be named so as to make her dear to the heart of a specific child. She can be dressed and accessorized with more My Girl outfits or most 18” doll clothes.

Stacy and Rebecca, each sold separately, are 8" vinyl dolls from the Sweet as Can Be line. Each wears a plaid pleated skirt and pink sweater, fashionable boots and a knit cap. The outfit is just what either girl needs to take her special puppy out for a walk on a fine cool autumn day.

This sleek, wooden airplane is also available in shiny red and black.

This pewter miniature figurine is by Bobby Jackson and features a sword, shield and heavy armor. Launch date: 2008.

This Pinky St. character features her in a standing position with her summer kimono and accessories. Pinky St. is an interchangeable fashion figure that switch at the waist, torso, head and accessories. Each 4" figure is packed with 2 sets of outfits. Mix and match with other Pinky St. sets.

Representing the Witness Security and Protection Program, this 12" figure is outfitted for action and even has a real leather gun holster plus a Black Wolffe ballistics vest. Launch date: October 24, 2008.

This little handmade birthday ornament is available with a pink, blue, green or purple balloon. It measures 2" to 3" tall, and no two are alike.

This bear, straight from Grammy Bears' Stitchery, is unique among its fellow bear friends. It features hearts on its paws and chest and comes with membership to Bear-Beach Club. Kids can earn funscapers coupons that they can use for prizes for them and their bears.

In addition to featuring Sen. Barack Obama, his wife, Michelle, and their daughters, Malia Anna and Sasha, this 32-page paper doll set includes a biography of Sen. Obama, an "Election Night Scorecard" and an array of outfits, including a tux and business suit for Barack and a gown and wedding dress for Michelle, along with shorts, shirts and coats for the girls. "We're doing well with McCain and Obama paper dolls from Dover Publications," Owner Teresa Ford of Kids' Ketch in Lewes, Del., told TDmonthly in late September 2008. "Obama's outselling McCain three to one, if that's any indication."

This commemorative set features Sen. John McCain and his wife, Cindy, along with outfits they've worn  during the campaign and during other important life events. McCain can be outfitted with a white tie and tails, a sweater and slack duo, and  other options, while Cindy can wear her wedding dress, an interview suit, a gown and more. The 38-page set includes a biography of John McCain plus an "Election Night Scorecard." Launch date: 2008.

Based on the official Ninja Gaiden II box artwork and in-game 3D model, First 4 Figures has captured Ryu Hayabusa's intensity and deadly demeanor from the Xbox 360 video game Ninja Gaiden II. In Ninja Gaiden II, Ryu must battle the evil Black Spider Ninja clan and Four Greater Fiends to avenge the honor of the Hayabusa Clan and protect Humanity from destruction. The base of the statue is covered in artificial grass and features Ryu walking through a graveyard of swords from fallen warriors. He comes equipped with his signature Dragon Sword, Eclipse Scythe, and a Falcon's Talon. At 1/4 scale, Ryu stands at 18 inches tall and when you include his Eclipse Scythe, he stands at 31 inches tall. Limited to 1,999 pieces worldwide. Comes in deluxe full color packaging, hand numbered base, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity

First 4 Figures has used the official game files in order to create an extremely accurate recreation of the Phazon suit worn by Samus Aran in the Metroid Prime series, with pose inspiration taken from official Metroid artwork. The Phazon Suit is awarded after defeating the Omega Pirate and has a black and red color scheme. The original Varia suit model was reengineered to make the Phazon suit by casting it entirely in transparent resin, adding over 25 LED lights through the suit and finished it off by adding a mirror base which really shows off the lights. When the lights are turned off, an internal IC chip allows for the lights to fade out slowly. The statue is hand finished and hand painted with metallic paints to give an authentic representation of the suits. Comes packed in a foam interior full colored box with a card of authenticity. The Phazon Suit is highly limited at just 1500 pieces worldwide.

First 4 Figures is proud to present a new collection of models based on the classic Sonic the Hedgehog line, starting off with the 12 inch Sonic the Hedgehog statue. Sonic the Hedgehog burst onto the scene in 1991 and in super sonic speed went on to become Sega's mascot. Sonic is full of speed and attitude and spinning abilities that allows him to out-maneuver and stop Dr. Robotnik's evil plans of world domination. This Sonic the Hedgehog statue has been recreated from the official artwork from the classic games. The base of the model has been inspired by the first level in the first game, the Green Hill Zone, complete with a grass top and recognizable checker board base. Comes in deluxe full color packaging, hand numbered base, and includes an Authenticity Card which allows you to purchase the same number of the model next in the Classic Sonic the Hedge hog series. Limited to 3,000 pieces worldwide.

At the beginning of the Ocarina of Time, Link unsuccessfully tried to save the Great Deku Tree from the evil curse placed by Ganondorf. However, with the help of his fairy companion Navi and a host of other friendly faces, he sets out on an adventure across time to banish the evil forces of Ganondorf from Hyrule. Cast in high quality poly-stone, this Adult Link from the Legend of Zelda: the Ocarina of Time statue is hand finished and hand painted. Not only has Adult Link been faithfully recreated, but so has the Master Sword and Hylian Shield. Stands upon a diorama base and includes a dungeon map and dungeon key for added realism. His pose shows him winding up for his signature spin attack. This statue is highly limited at only 2,500 pieces available worldwide.

Monsterpocalypse is a fast-moving, action-packed strategy game played with high quality collectible miniatures portraying the most fearsome giant monsters ever imagined. Each battle takes place in a city, which opposing players construct by placing models of buildings on a city map. Players will then build their force from their respective collection of models. Each force will consist of a giant monster model, and several supporting units (tanks, flying vehicles or creatures — depending upon which of the themed factions you decide to play). Purchasing Booster Boxes will expand your collection, giving you more tactical options and abilities to better suit your strategy. Launch date: October 10, 2008.