November 2007 New Toys — Collectibles

Signature Models - Studebaker Hawk Hard Top (1957, 1:32, Gold) 32399G by TOY WONDERS INC.

This 1:32 scale, die-cast collectible model car is a golden tone, includes a hood and doors that open, and measures 6.5" L x 2" W x 1.5" H. It sets on a display plaque, has a white top, and comes individually packed in a window box measuring 8" L x 4.25" W x 3.75" H. It’s available in a case pack of 12 pieces, and sold in lots of two pieces. Launch date: November 23, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $13.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Hot Wheels Ferrari F355 GTS Convertible with Removable Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

This yellow, 1:18-scale, die-cast collectible model car measures 9" L x 3.75" W x 2" H and has doors and a trunk that open. It comes on a display plaque and is individually packed in a window box measuring 13.25" L x 6.75" W x 5" H. A case pack of four pieces is available. Launch date: November 23, 2007.
— “Our number-one selling item [of 2007] was Hot Wheels,” Phil Wrzensinki, owner and manager of Toy House and Baby Too in Jackson, Miss., told TDmonthly.
— Darrel McKinster, owner of Darrel Toys and Collectibles in Denver ,Colo., named Hot Wheels by Mattel as his best-seller. “I’m a small store, but sold about 20,000.”
— Ten percent of retailers named small play vehicles as their best-selling item of 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $38.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Highway 61 – 1969 Turquoise Dodge Dart Swinger by TOY WONDERS INC.

This 1:18 scale collectible model of the 1969 Dodge Dart Swinger measures 10.75" L x 4" W x 3" H and has a hood, trunk and doors that open. It also features a fully detailed engine, steerable front wheels, working suspension and soft interior and rubber tires. It has a black top and comes in a window box measuring 13.75" L x 6.5" W x 5.75" H. It’s available in a case pack of 6 pieces. Launch date: November 23, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SophiaDolls by NEA MATIA INC.

Each specialty doll in the museum-quality SophiaDolls line features strong feminine role models from ancient civilizations. The original series is comprised of Greek goddesses — Athena, Demeter and Persephone — and Mary Magdalene, a woman of inspiration. Ranging in size from 14” to 19”, the dolls are designed to honor the different sizes, shapes and attributes of women and offer healthy personalized role models for women and girls. “SophiaDolls invite women and girls to make peace with who they are and how they look through whimsical fantasy and playful adventure, supported by an interactive workbook and parent guide to ensure actual learning occurs between adult and child,” Diane Estrada of Nea Matia Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $99.00)

Jada Toys Option D - Wave 10 by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:64 scale die-cast collectible model car is packaged on a 6” x 8” blister card. Each assortment contains two cars from the following Option D – Wave 10 line: 1989 Nissan 240SX S-14, Nissan 300ZX, Nissan Skyline GTR R34, Mazda RX-8, Scion tC and Lexus SC300. Launch date: November 9, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $84.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys - Chevy Camaro Concept Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model of the 2006 car measures 10-1/2"L x 4-1/2"W x 2-3/4"H. The car features a hood, a trunk and doors that can open and close. The car sits on a display track. Launch date: November 9, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $32.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys - Ford COE Flatbed 1947 by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model of the 1947 car measures 9"L x 3-3/4"W x 3"H. The car features functional doors, sliding bed motion, free wheel action and Prostar rims. Launch date: November 9, 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Porcelain Christmas Villages and Ornaments by FOREVER GIFTS INC.

These Porcelain Christmas Villages come with accessories. The company also offers Christmas Village ornaments that are collectible as well. “We have better pricing than our competitors and our products have great detail,” Hendra Wijaya of Forever Gifts Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 2008. 11/28/2007 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Popeye Bendable Family Set by FUNWORKS

The five-piece collection features bendable versions of the lead characters in the classic television series, “Popeye.” 11/21/2007 (Price: $18.95)

Matthew Alexander Henson by HISTORY IN ACTION TOYS

Matthew Henson was the first American to discover the North Pole alongside Robert Peary. The articulated action figure wears fur, goggles and snow shoes, and carries a grappling hook, an ice axe, a sextant and a rope. “This action figure is helpful in teaching African-American history to kids,” History in Action Toys Sales and Marketing Officer Geda E. Fernandez told TDmonthly. 11/15/2007 (Price: $24.95)

Benjamin Banneker by HISTORY IN ACTION TOYS

Benjamin Banneker built a clock in the middle of the 18th century, and that clock continues to keep perfect time. The famous mathematician, astronomer and surveyor published an almanac and became a strong advocate of the emancipation of slaves. The Banneker figure is poseable and comes with a miniature telescope and almanac. 11/15/2007 (Price: $24.95)

Bessie Coleman by HISTORY IN ACTION TOYS

Bessie Coleman was the first Black woman to get a U.S. pilot license. Trained in France, she became famous for her spectacular air stunts. The articulated figure comes with goggles, a vintage scarf, a map and interchangeable heads. Emphasizing the importance of child safety, History in Action Toys Sales and Marketing Officer Geda E. Fernandez told TDmonthly that History in Action Toys’ products are “safe from harmful materials.” 11/15/2007 (Price: $24.95)

Futurama - LEELA & ROBERTO I-MEN 2-Pack by TOYNAMI

LEELA & ROBERTO I-MEN 2-Pack are packed together on blister card. Though only 2.5” tall, each features 10 points of articulation. 11/5/2007

Inuyasha - Kagura by TOYNAMI

Kagura - Kagura is a demon created from a portion of Naraku's body. However, she rebels against Naraku and secretly has designs on his life. She can command the wind freely with the magical fan that she holds in her right hand. She comes packaged on a blister card. 11/5/2007

Emily the Strange by TOYNAMI

The original good kitty gone bad! Emily is a leader, a troublemaker, a dreamer and a link to the stranger in all of us. Celebrate that link with two new action figures from Toynami feature classic Emily poses: “Armed & Strangerous” and “Problem Child”. Each figure comes with a stand and Emily’s cat Mystery. They’re packaged on a blister card. 11/5/2007

Bleach – Rukia by TOYNAMI

Rukia is a soul reaper from the Soul Society who transferred all her power to Ichigo and must stay in the human world until she gets them back. She comes with a Kon action figure and is packaged on a blister card. She features movable arms. 11/5/2007

Padme Amidala - Ilum Mission by SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

The 12” Star Wars figure is a limited edition doll, with only 3,500 pieces produced. She features over 30 points of articulation and is modeled after the likeness of Natalie Portman, who portrays Padme Amidala in the “Star Wars” movies. She also comes dressed in full costume, complete with accessories and a display base. Launch date: Early 2008.
- “Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith” generated over $380,000,000 in the U.S. Box Office.
- In the Chicago-Sun Times, late movie critic Roger Ebert wrote, “‘Star Wars’ taps the pulp fantasies buried in our memories, and because it's done so brilliantly, it reactivates old thrills, fears, and exhilarations we thought we'd abandoned.”
- Golden Globe-winning actress Natalie Portman has been nominated for two Golden Globe awards and one Oscar. 11/5/2007 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Love Lucy – The Audition by MATTEL INC.

This is the first “premium” doll in Mattel Inc.’s I Love Lucy doll collection. Fully articulated, Lucy comes dressed in a baggy clown suit and holds a cello. Launch date: October 2007.
— In 2002, TV Guide selected “I Love Lucy” as the second greatest show of all time.
— Lucille Ball won four Emmy awards for her role in “I Love Lucy” and the cast and crew of the show, as a whole, received 19 Emmy nominations during its six-year run.
— This item premiered at Toy Fair 2007 in New York. 11/5/2007 (Price: $39.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Dance Clea by BELLA! PRODUCTIONS

This limited edition Clea Bella doll stands 16” tall en pointe. She is made of full-body vinyl and comes fully articulated. A barre is available separately. Launch date: Summer 2006.
— The costumes and accessories of all dolls in the Clea Bella collection are designed to be interchangeable.
— Christina Bougas designed the dolls to specially capture the form, grace and spirit of dancers.
— According to Nielsen TV ratings, reality dancing shows such as “Dancing With the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” continually score high among the 18 to 49 age group. “So You Think You Can Dance” was even renewed for a fourth season in the midst of its third season. 11/5/2007 (Price: $78.99)

Toy Zone - Tom Daniel - Red Baron by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the collectible model car measures 10" x 6" x 5-3/4". The limited edition car is red with a gold helmet. Launch date: August 3, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toy Zone - Tom Daniel Six Hot Rods by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:43 scale die-cast of the collectible model car measures 4” long. The Tom Daniel Hot Rods assortment includes Red Baron, Bad Medicine, Paddy Wagon, Ice "T", Cherry Bomb and Tijuana Taxi. Launch date: August 3, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $180.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys - Bigtime Muscle - Shelby GT-500 Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast of the 2007 collectible model car measures 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2-1/2". The metal car features functional doors, hood and trunk. It also features a chrome engine and Cartelli Grazia rims. Launch date: October 26, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC2 Brands - Johnny Lightning Coca-Cola - Chevy Sedan Delivery (1955, 1:18, White/ Yellow) by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the 1955 collectible model car sits in a 13-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" window box The white and yellow metal car sits on a display plaque and features a hood that opens. The Coca-Cola logo is visible on both side panels. Launch date: October 26, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Inc. - Hot Wheels Elite - Ferrari FXX (1:18, Yellow) by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the 2007 collectible model car measures 10" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/4”. The yellow metal car features functional doors, hood and trunk. It also features a chrome engine and Cartelli Grazia rims, and sits on a display plaque. Launch date: October 26, 2007.
— Generic toy cars were named as a holiday wish by boys across the country, reported Reuters. Even if Jr. doesn't go for this particular model, TDmonthly thinks Dad might like it! 11/5/2007 (Price: $80.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sasha by NEVA DOLLS

Sasha is part of the Signature Series, best known for glossy, white porcelain faces. She wears authentic 17th- and 18th-Century Russian folk costumes, which include embroidered velvet, mink and silk. The doll stands 19” tall and is handcrafted in Russia. Launch date: 2008. 10/26/2007 (Price: $800.00)