April 2011 New Specialty Toys — Collectibles

Ditto is a soccer star. He comes in a window box that transforms into a play set for him and his Pet friends. Launch date: Summer 2011.

Each member of the Piggy Wiggies family comes with a name and a lovable little story. Each Piggy is a hand-crafted plush made from socks. There are also mini Piggy Wiggies. Launch date: February 2011.

A Poofin is a large pillow-like Star that holds a collection of soft picture charms that represent all the great things in a kid's life and what they like about themselves. "Kids can make it one-of-a-kind by filling it with as many as 50 small, soft charms of their choosing. As kids build their charm collection, they get an understanding of just how awesome they are. Poofin is a plush collectible toy with soul that bridges the inner and outer dimensions of a child. As we like to say: What you put inside is what’s inside you. Poofin allows a child to share their stories with friends and family through the sharing of their personal charm collection," Ann Bowar, principal of Poofin, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2011.

Mezco Toyz will be introducing even more characters from the DC Universe including world-famous super heroes such as Batman, Superman and the Green Lantern. The first series of 2 packs includes the following pairings: Batman: Gotham City's Dark Knight and The Joker: The Clown Prince of Crime; Hal Jordan as the Green Lantern: Intergalactic Protector of Earth and Sinestro: Former Green Lantern turned cosmic villain; Superman: The Last Son of Krypton- Earth's Greatest Hero and Mongul: Ruler of Warworld, gladiatorial space empire. Mini Mez-Itz are 2" collectibles. All Mini Mez-Itz feature five points of articulation and are packaged together on a blister card. This contains 1 of each of the 3 sets. Launch date: June 2011.

DC Mini Mezitz with Vehicles Set: Asst 1- Batman and The Batmobile is the 1st Mez-Itz character produced with a vehicle: The Batmobile. This 2 inch figure features all the articulation of his larger counterpart at 1/3 the size. Batman can fit inside this famous car, The Batmobile, and still have room for a 2nd passenger. The Batmobile is the first car to ever be transformed into a Mez-Itz vehicle. It measures nearly 6 inches long, features a detailed cockpit, and has a convertible hardtop so the Dark Knight and a passenger can fit inside. Batman and The Batmobile come packaged together in a collector friendly window box. Ships in late July 2011.

ThunderCats Ho! Straight from the ThunderCats' Lair on Third Earth, it's Lion-O and the legendary mystic Sword of Omens. This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots. Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is extremely detailed, capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out "Thundercats, Ho!" He comes complete with his Claw Shield and a removable mystic Sword Of Omens. Lion-O is packaged in a collector-friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box. "We are the only 20 inch tall Lion-O ever produced. After the recent story on MTV pre-orders went insane," Mike Drake, director of special projects at Mezco Toyz, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.

These plush animals sit atop a child's wrist and hold a writing implement along with the child while they write or draw. "It is functional plush that educates and excites," PenPalz Entertainment told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2011

Fine features of this model include textured surfaces; a detailed cockpit and rear gunner station with a glazed greenhouse canopy; a realistic Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engine front with a rotating propeller; a Mark 13 aerial torpedo mounted under the fuselage; fine details such as a pitot tube, a gun sight and an arresting hook; optional position landing gear; and authentic markings. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand.

The first 1/48 scale, die cast Boeing P-12E, this model features real wire wing rigging; a detailed cockpit with a clear windscreen, a gun sight, and a removable pilot figure; a realistic Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp engine with a rotating propeller; detailed landing gear; and authentic markings, including the group's emblem, whose four lightning bolts represent the four assigned squadrons and "destruction from the sky." 7½" wingspan; includes a display stand.

This 1/72 scale, die cast model of a Convair F-102 Delta Dagger when it was stationed in South Vietnam in 1968 features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, a detailed weapons bay with optional-position doors and removable ordnance, optional-position air brakes and landing gear, removable fuel tanks, and an authentic SEA camouflage scheme. It's even got the plane's distinctive nose-mounted pitot tube and infrared targeting system! 11¼" long; includes a display stand.

The Connectors are the new "Connectable and Collectible" silicone string bracelets that can interlock to form various fashion accessories. Made from stretchy, hypoallergenic silicone, kids can use these 7 inch long multicolored strings alone or connect several together. The Connectors come in packs of four in a variety of colors and patterns. Variations include translucent Crystal Connectors and Team Spirit Connectors in all color combination that show team pride.