Authentic sculpts of classic Japanese samurai warriors, with weaponry. SAMURAI SERIES 2 release JULY 2006!

SOTA Toys and Toyrocket.com are joining forces to bring a new Street Fighter character to the world of super-articulated action figures, Ryu and Ken's Sensei, Master Gouken. At San Diego Comic-Con 2006, SOTA Toys will offer the Exclusive Gouken with "Battle Cry" head and Toyrocket.com will offer the Exclusive Gouken with standard head. The SOTA Gouken will come with translucent "Shoryuken" accessory and the Toyrocket.com Gouken comes with translucent "Hadouken" accessory. The Gouken action figures stand in 7" scale with all of the SOTA Street Fighter action figures and feature more than 30 points of articulation and the best sculpts available in an action figure. There will only be 2,000 available.

"The Thing" from 20th Century FOX and Marvel Comics "Fantastic Four" film stands huge 16" tall. This detailed and lifelike solid polystone Maquette was used as the control design model for the fabrication and sculpture for the full sized suit seen in the film. Spectral Motion and Sideshow are proud to offer an authentic sculpture from the pre-production design phase of the Fantastic Four film to the collector, sculpted by Moto Hata.

Sculpted by Andy Bergholtz, this 12" authentic likeness of Orlando Bloom as Legolas features a fully articulated male body with 30+ points of articulation. The detailed costume includes an undershirt, mirkwood tunic, pants and boots. He's accessorized with a mirkwood bow, five arrows, a quiver with knife sheathes and two knives. Legolas features interchangeable hands, including a bow grip left hand, sword grip right hand and an arrow grip right hand. The display base is decorated with the Lord of the Rings logo.

From the Realm of Knights and Dragon series. Over 44 historically accurate French knights, horses and dragons. Featured is the Red Dragon from Plastoy, a leading model manufacturer based in Paris, France. Finely hand painted.

These figures are part of the Knights and Dragons series and are sold separately. Both collectibles are hand-painted and accurately detailed.

Horses by Safari are one of the best-selling collectibles at The Toy Store of Highlands in Highlands, N.C., owner Michelle Hubbell told TDmonthly. All of the Safari animals do well at Victoria’s Toy Station in Baton Rouge, commented owner Katie Culotta.

The award winning collection of Carnegie dinosaurs introduces four fascinating feathered dinosaurs. Recent discoveries in China prove that dinosaurs came from birds.

In flight for bird lovers. Hand painted and intricately detailed birds from around the world. Others in this collection are the Macaw, Sulfer Crested Cockatoo, Bald Eagle, Green Parrot, Pelican and Flamingo.

Safari has an extensive collection of extreme Incredible Creatures from bats to seahorses to flying tree frogs. This soft and floatable otter ignites the imagination and stimulates the curiosity of every child. All figures are made of phthalate free polyvinyl. Size is 6” long. 5-language educational information included. Ages 3+ Suggested retail $3.50

Beautifully flocked this horse feels real to the touch! Collection features six horses and six popular farm animals. In addition, Safari offers a complete farm line of over 71 figures. All replicas are phthalate free and non-toxic. Size is 4.5” tall. Ages 3+ Suggested retail $6.00

Intricately sculpted and authentic down to her baby on her back, Safari introduces a new generation of Wild Safari jungle animals. Developed with leading animal experts, these replicas are just like the real thing just smaller. The Safari jungle series has over 70 figures. All figures are made of phthalate free polyvinyl. Size is 3.5” high. 5-language educational information included. Ages 3+ Suggested retail $3.50

Safari has created an authentic tortoise hatchling that can be found in the Galapagos Islands, volcanic islands 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. All figures are made of phthalate free polyvinyl. Size is 3.25” long. 5-language educational information included. Ages 3+ Suggested retail $4.50

This mini horse knows how to look good, even on a windy day. Realistically detailed, he paws the ground as his tousled mane falls in his face.
— Schleich animals do great with girls 9 and up, said Cathy Albrow, owner of Creative Learning Toys in Grand Rapids, Mich.
— Schleich collectibles are in the top two picks for tween girls, agreed Breck Hewitt, co-owner of Dragon’s Toy Box in Seattle.
— The Andalusian Stallion is new for 2006.

This spooky skeletal pirate figure, standing approximately 3.5" tall, is hand-painted and highly detailed. He has a massive sword and shiny pistol. "Each Papo figure is painted by hand and incredibly detailed," said Brian J. Shackelton, operations manager for Hotaling Imports Inc.
— Betsy Justings, owner of Betsy's on Ross in Auburn, Ala., told TDmonthly that Papo Pirates is the hottest selling item in her store.
— Two of 45 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly specifically cited Papo Pirates as a continuing hot-seller in their stores. Both retailers are located in the Southeast.
— Pirates came in second to knights in the best-selling action figure category, according to research conducted by TDmonthly in spring 2007.

A new slim and slightly taller Sigma body type is featured in the Egyption pack. Accessories included provide a wealth of opportunity to re-create the age of the Pharaohs. This Egyptian was launched in May 2006.

Delta Boy Extreme has been wishing for a friend to play with and here he is, complete with his own bike. Start practicing those tricks. Kit contains 42 interchangeable parts and accessories and STIKer sheet. It’s new for 2006.

Knights will want to steer clear of this masked bandit. Heavily armed, his garments tossed by the wind, he’s ready to take on all comers. He’s new for 2006.

Dressed in fiery red and a unicorn headplate, this new horse is reared up and ready to go. All he needs is a knight, available separately.

Dressed in white and emblazoned with a cross, this knight is ready to defend his faith. His horse is also dramatically draped. Each is available separately. Launch date: 2006.
— "Papo... across the line. Our Knight Papo figures are our best-selling stand-alone figures," said Alex Witten of Sparks Toy & Hobby Shoppe in Smithfield, R.I. Eighteen of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 cited Papo as best-selling action figures in their stores.
— Retailers reported sales of Papo Knights averaging 50 to 100 units a month.
— "Papo’s design, quality and play value continue to inspire children and even adults with the imaginary world of Papo," said Larry J. Hotaling of distributor Hotaling Imports.

New for 2006, this half-man, half-beast is ready to beat — or eat — any knight who dares challenge him. With wings, armor, sword and teeth, he’s a formidable enemy indeed.

This angry dragon has spread his wings and is ready to breathe fire over any kingdom that gets in his way. He’s one of Bullyland’s new action figures for 2006.

This stalwart knight is ready to conquer, with drawn sword and a fighter’s stance. Part of Bullyland’s new line of knights and fantasy figures, he debuted at the 2006 International Toy Fair.

The 15th anniversary of the popular Megaman video game series inspired these original Megaman action figures. Each figure is fully articulated and about 10" tall. All figures come with a buster that fires and a removable chest piece.
— “Megaman NT Warrior” (“Rockman EXE” in Japan): a TV show, a video game, a way of life, the Megaman toys have gone far beyond their media counterparts, and continue to do well. The latest 10” action figure is a good example, as is the whole 15th Anniversary line.
— Sheila Hornsby, manager at the KB Toys in Columbia, S.C., reported “excellent sales” of the 10” Megaman figures.
— The 15th Anniversary figures are “doing well for us,” according to Robert Zachary, owner of Z-Toys in Detroit. “I’ve always liked the Rockman/Megaman toys; they don’t look like anything else out there.

Kids can power up any B-Daman battle with the cool Lava Knight DHB Blaster featuring electronic lights and sounds that take the mêlée to the next level. They can try different gaming options to test playing skill, such as DHB Triad or DHB Tag, two awesome variations on radical B-DaBall action. The B-Damans toys are not from an outright movie but a Japanese anime show. They are getting wickedly popular now while the show has not yet become mainstream.
— “I’ve been a fan since the very first toy came in from Japan,” explained Douglas Mattigan, owner of Mattigan’s Madness in Portland, Ore. “People don’t realize they’re from a show, they just like them.”
— “I think the Battle B-Damans are a fresh look from everything else out there, and kids can collect them and play with them without following a ‘trend,’” said Deborah Solvang, manager of Dusty’s Toy Box in Denver.
— “These things are addictive,” laughed Tony Stalling, co-owner of Little Things in Cleveland. “You start playing with them, and you can’t put them down.”