November 2008 New Specialty Toys — Outdoor Fun

It's a bird... It's a plane...no, it's AirShark, the glider with attitude. Soft and safe, with rubber-band propulsion it flies over 50 feet. "It is a simple glider with attitude.
Any one can make it fly," said Laura T. Brewer, VP of marketing, Play Visions. Launch date: July 28, 2008.

Go back to prehistoric times and tame one of these meat eating predators! Hand crafted from shock absorbing recycled tires. Fully assembled and ready to ride. Hanging instructions included. Supports up to 200lbs.

Ride the wind! No need to tell them they can't ride the neighbors motorcycle, head for the backyard and jump on this mini hog! This swing, handcrafted from a shock absorbing recycled tire is fully assembled and ready to ride. Hanging instructions included. Supports up to 200lbs.

Fire not included! How much fun would it be to take yourself to an enchanted land and tame one of these fire breathing beasts? Handcrafted from shock absorbing recycled tire. Fully assembled. Hanging instructions included. Supports up to 200lbs.

Imagine your little dare devil flying through the backyard in this handcrafted biplane tire swing. No flying license required. Guaranteed safe landing for dinner! Handcrafted from a shock absorbing recycled tire. Fully assembled. Hanging instructions included. Supports up to 200lbs.

Recommended for outdoor use only, this lightweight glider comes with a launcher and is available in different styles. It is easy to assemble and fly, and can soar up to 50’. The safe, soft flyer has a wingspan of 9” and comes with instructions.

This pool toy looks like a swim aid but is designed to surprise other swimmers by shooting water up to 30’. It comes in a variety of colors.
— “It's made from the same stuff as the noodles,” Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly in July 2008. “We sold 28 in two weeks. It's a good seller, and we'll run out of it.”
— "We've sold over 4,000 in two-and-a-half years," Ron and Sue Banducci of Games Unlimited in Danville, Calif., told TDmonthly about this top-selling gift for boys.
— Three of 66 retailers mentioned water or pool toys when asked about best-selling gifts for boys in summer 2008. Three of 40 retailers named Max Liquidator Eliminator as an overall best seller in early summer 2010.
AWARDS: 2010 TDmonthly Top Seller

Sky-high rocket action and cool plane performance take flight with the Rocket Glider. Launch the two together and let the airflow do the work as they split in mid-air. Get super gliding action and awesome rocket spinning all in one! Set in- cludes 1 Rocket Glider and 1 launcher. Patent pending.

Get ready for the new bow on the block! Line up your arrow with the dual power cords, lock it in place as the arms extend out, and pull back the trigger to let it rip—watch the swing-arm action at work as the bow snaps back and the arrow goes airborne! Set includes 1 Crossbow and 3 arrows. Patent pending.

The frame is constructed of handcrafted steel and modeled after the classic 1934 Van Doren design displayed in museums. Timeless treasure featuring chrome trim, durable steel spokes, solid rubber wheels, a leather saddle seat, working headlight, and adjustable handlebars. Adult supervision required.

Young, little, brave firefighter will feel very proud of himself as he scoots-a-long to the rescue! This foot-to-floor ride on toy is made from heavy gauge steel that will stand the test of time. Plastic fenders protect walls and furniture. Finished in a chip and rust resistant, child safe, non-toxic powder coating paint. Has steel wheels with rubber tires. Pedal-free working steel chrome steering wheel. Has a chrome fire bell and ladder racks with wooden ladders.

Sleek as a classic red Italian sportscar, this sweet retro bike is made of handcrafted steel and features chromed front fork with functional suspension, a supple leatherette seat, a charming battery operated LED headlight, adjustable handlebar and seat, include rear luggage rack, and durable chromed steel spoke wheels with air tires. The removeable training wheels with wide stance make this an excellent first bike. Adult assembly and supervision required.

We searched long and far to bring back this sleek 1930’s retro scooter. Designed for safety and durability, this scooter stands up-right on 3 wheels. Adjustable handlebar height. Features old fashioned pressed-steel construction, with chrome wheels and solid rubber tires. Adult assembly and supervision required.

This flaming hot retro trike is all about attitude. A classic trike design that makes its own statement with detail flames and black color. It's built with sturdy all-steel construction, has battery operated LED headlight, leatherette padded saddle, adjustable handlebars, durable steel spokes, and solid rubber tires. Adult assembly and supervision required.

A sheer delight with its gorgeous lavender finish and glimmering chrome trim, this retro tricycle is made of handcrafted steel and modeled after the classic 1934 Van Doren design displayed in museums. Timeless treasure featuring chrome trim, durable steel spokes, solid rubber wheels, a leather saddle seat, working headlight, and adjustable handlebars. Adult assembly and supervision required.

A stylish twist on a classic Girls trike with Flowers and Butterflies. The perfect first trike for the little princess with double layered rear deck. Features strong steel tubular frame with steel spoked-wheels and solid rubber tires. Adjustable handlebar and padded seat for comfort. Adult assembly and supervision required.