June 2008 New Toys — Novelties

ShrekŪ Strech N' Scream by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The 14” tall action figure can bend, stretch and stand on his own two feet. He even speaks when he is being stretched. 3/20/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Flat Lanyard with Skull by LIGHTUP TOYS

The lanyard necklace lights up and comes with a toy skull attached. The lanyard is perfect to for use during Halloween outings. Launch date: 2007. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2008 (Price: $2.50) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Boxing Grannies by BLUW

Each granny stands 11-1/2 cm tall. Simply press the buttons and watch the grannies throw jabs, right hooks and uppercuts at each other. Each figure comes with articulated arms and is controlled by separate buttons. ( Watch Video) 3/17/2008 (Price: $18.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ZeeBeez Original by ZING

The ball can turn inside out to reveal a hidden post. Holding the post, kids can drop the ball to the floor and then watch it bounce back up. Kids can spin it, pop it and catch it.
— Two of 38 retailers named this fun little pick-up item as a best-selling novelty in their stores in summer 2009.
— “I made $700 in the last 90 days on ZeeBeez,” David Ekwall, owner of The Wooden Toy in Wethersfield, Conn., told TDmonthly in late summer 2009. ( Watch Video) 3/11/2008 (Price: $4.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tech Deck by SPIN MASTER TOYS

The “fingerboarding” phenomena expands with these miniature skateboards that measure 96mm in length. Each features real skateboard graphics and board shapes from real skateboard companies in the 1970’s, 1980s and 1990’s. Launch date: Spring 2008. 3/3/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]