The toy accompanies the Bakugan television series, which debuted on February 24, 2008. The Bakugan characters pop open into battle-action figures and requires players to incorporate elements of skill and strategy adding to the excitement of the game. Launch date: February 2008.
— Three of 32 specialty retailers said in October 2008 they expect Bakugan Battle Brawlers to be a top holiday seller.
— "We've already been selling a lot of them and I think it's going to pick up," Owner Kerry Horn of Learning Express in Glen Ellyn, Ill., told TDmonthly. "They are going to be hard to get."
― Two of 49 retailers told TDmonthly in summer 2009 that Bakugan is their top-selling action figure.

Thousands of tiny images combine to depict one spectacular image of racecars on the track, mid-race. The puzzle contains 1,000 pieces. Launch date: 2008.

The puzzle lets players relive the excitement of the first five seasons of the show “Dancing with the Stars.” The puzzle displays the dancers in elaborate outfits mid-dance. After assembling the puzzle, players can play the “Know the Dancers” game. Launch date: January 2008.

Kids can explore the eerie wonders of Arthur Spiderwick’s study as they assemble the 200-piece puzzle. Launch date: November 2007.

This edition includes questions and puzzlers from the 2007 release of Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. This DVD is also full of new movie clips and images from the first five Harry Potter movies, including previously unavailable footage from Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Launch date: June 2007.

In the Disney film “Enchanted,” Giselle, a lovely animated princess, comes to life. She wears a stunning lightweight tulle, a rich “brocade” gown with princess sleeves, gloves and a tiara. Launch date: October 2007.

This replica of Hannah Montana's beach house features a highly detailed interior, from the kitchen to the living room to the closet. Even the furniture, décor, colors, designs, patterns and textures are accurate to the show. The house closes up easily for convenient storage and features a handle for easy transport. Launch date: 2008.
— At LittleBits in Wellesley, Mass., the Hannah Montana line is a best seller, a store representative told TDmonthly in April 2008.
— The character of Hannah Montana is played by actress and singer Miley Cyrus.
— In 2007, the Hannah Montana television series was nominated for an Emmy Award.

This 1:12-scale motorcycle with rider is designed with auto-stable technology in order to stay upright and lean into turns, simulating realistic driving action. It features spring suspension, digital proportional steering and speed control, a throttle-rate selector and a steering-trim-system. It operates on a 4.8V Ni-MH rechargeable battery and 27 MHz FM modulation radio control.

The series includes a variety of figures, including C.Q. B (team red) with a shotgun, Scout (tan) with a battle rifle, E.V.A. (white) with a beam rifle, E.O.D. (team blue) with a shotgun, ODST (steel) with a battle rifle and Mark VI (gold) with a shotgun. Launch date: July 2008.

The limited edition Obi-Wan Kenobi in Clone Trooper Armor Mini Bust figure is limited to 5,000 pieces. The figure stands 6-1/2” tall without his light saber, and 7-1/2” tall with his light saber.

Kids will learn about capital and lower case letters while they listen to lively music. Adapted from the original story by Lois Ehlert, the title feature is accompanied by six other fun-filled stories, including Five Creatures, Wild About Books and Inch by Inch. Launch date: March 11, 2008.

The trivia board game is based on “The Godfather” series. Players collect cards as they answer questions correctly, and then build a “family.” The first player with ten members in a family wins. However, players must remain wary of who is in the family and who is a betrayer, since players can order hits to add or lose family members. Launch date: June 2008.

The seven-piece room décor collection includes two fabric bins, a music note door plaque, a primping station and three shelves. Launch date: November 2007.

Hit Entertainment and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment join to create a fun-filled alphabet adventure. Barney and his friends find building blocks, and search for animals to match each letter of the alphabet. Each animal is introduced with a description of its characteristics, physical attributes, habitats and more. Kids will also learn about the importance of taking care of beloved pets and what a veterinarian does. Classic tunes accompany the nearly hour-long, live-action adventure. Launch date: March 4, 2008.

This doll from the Summertime Collection shows Hannah Montana ready to hit the beach with her friends. It comes with two fun stickers and other cool accessories.
— Hannah Montana products are best sellers at Puzzle Zoo stores, Co-owner Jay Demircift told TDmonthly in early 2008.

The 81-piece Imperial Dropship comes complete with three stormtroopers and features laser cannons and a detachable platform. It is 4” long.
— “We really do well with Star Wars Legos,” said Jay Demircift, co-owner of five Puzzle Zoo stores, about this best-selling line in early 2008.

Straight from the treehouse comes preschoolers’ favorite big green bear, BOZ. This adorable and soft plush BOZ is perfect for snuggling and comes in both 9” (MSRP shown) and 6” (MSRP: $6.99) sizes. Launch dates: September 2007 (9" plush) and January 2008 (6" plush).

This animated adventure is part of the Scholastic Storybook Treasures collection, which offers an hour-long, kid-friendly narration and a read-along function. The story is adapted from Crockett Johnson’s original book by the same name, and is joined by six other animated stories. Launch date: March 11, 2008.

The U.S.-made bib is constructed of a waterproof PVC material that is both phthalate and lead free. A yellow version is also available. Launch date: March 2008.

Shockinis are tough little 3” block figures mirroring the characters of the “Who Wants to Be a Superhero?” reality show, hosted by Stan Lee. The Wave 1 series includes Feedback, Fat Momma and Major Victory.

The screen-printed t-shirt is made of 100 percent cotton interlock. The shirt comes tagless for added comfort, and is available in blue or pink. This product is intended for children over the age of six months. Launch date: March 2008.

Created for children ages 6 months and up, this super-soft snuggle pal comes in his own satin-lined "pod" and is based on the WHO character from the Dr. Seuss classic "HORTON HEARS A WHO." Babies will love toting and tucking in their own adorable first baby doll. Launch date: January 2008.

Thomas and his friends are featured in six new adventures, including "Cool Truckings," "Skarloey Storms Through" and "Wash Behind Your Buffers." In addition, children can sing-along with the puffing steam cloud to two music videos. The DVD has an approximate running time of 50 minutes. This product received a 2008 Parents' Choice Approved award. Launch date: March 4, 2008.
— According to Bennie Campbell, owner of ABC Toys in Conway, Ark., “Thomas the Train always has been” the stores’ hottest selling line.

Based on the long-running hit television show “Seinfeld,” this interactive game includes classic clips and trivia from the show’s nine seasons. The game comes with a Flextime game board and a game DVD with bonus content. Launch date: February 2008.

The game combines the quiz show “Jeopardy!” with ESPN and features over 1,000 sports themed “Jeopardy!” answers. Categories include “ESPN’s Players You Love to Hate,” “Ballparks & Arenas,” “ESPN Personalities,” “NBA Head Coaches” and much more. The game box includes a standing answer board, an electronic buzz-in unit with four different sports-themed sounds and an ESPN-themed final “Jeopardy!” timer. Launch date: Fall 2008.