February 2010 New Specialty Toys — Aircraft

The Super Looper, using solely the power of aerodynamics and no electronics whatsoever, gives kids hours of non-stop playing. Just take the Super Looper, throw it, and watch it fly back into your hands.

Let your kids be the envy of all their friends with their very own nübyplane™ US Airways Back Pack. This beautifully tailored back pack features 2 storage compartments with a secret mini storage pouch, cool see through windows, adjustable shoulder straps, logo embroidery, and airline zipper pulls. Available in US Airways, jetBlue, and WestJet markings. Upcoming designs include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Continental, AirTran, and Southwest markings. Constructed of durable material with mesh backing, the backpack features two storage compartments wtih soft zipper tags, adjustable shoulder straps, and is 15" tall.

This highly realistic Seatbelt Buckle Key Chain mimics an actual aircraft seatbelt at half the size. Enjoy endless satisfaction releasing the upper lever and listen for that satisfying “click” when closing the buckle. Rest easy knowing that your keys are safely stowed and ready for "take-off". Available in AirTran, jetBlue, and US Airways markings. Coming soon: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Continental, and Southwest markings.

Take your computer to a new altitude with this ergonomically designed airplane wireless mouse. Simply insert the remote receiver into your USB port and you’re ready to take-off! Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included).  Available in AirTran, jetBlue, and US Airways markings. Coming soon: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Continental, and Southwest markings.

Kids of all ages won’t be tired with this multi-cultural crew of characters keeping them busy having fun both on and off the plane. Box includes a full deck of playing cards that cleverly replaces the usual face cards (Ace, King, Queen, Jack, and Joker) with various nübyplane™ cartoon flight crew members. Cards measure a comfortable 2 1/8’ x 3’ and come in a reusable box.

Make sure your loved ones are always on time with this special analog watch. It features a shiny airplane-shaped casing with a cool beveled glass top, and a beautiful print of the friendly SIA nüby the Plane™ on the watch face and band. One-year warranty. Watch face dimensions: 30.5 x 19mm. Launch Date: June 2010

"Give your pen a flight upgrade!" Pen your next letter or memo in style with the PlanePerClip™ Pen. Sleek and aerodynamic, with a "Clip of Class", an ingenious advancement of the PlanePerClip™ line of products. This pen will boldly appear as no simple writing instrument has appeared before. It will start working for you even before it leaves your pocket or purse, and is sure to start a conversation before any writing begins. Available in various body styles and finishes. Available Colors: Tango Red, Sierra Orange, Bravo Blue, Foxtrot Green, Zulu Black, and Carbon fiber.

This detailed, 1/200 scale, die cast Hobby Master model of the Lockheed L-188 Electra — which, introduced in 1958, was the first turboprop airliner produced in the United States — features rotating propellers, separately applied plastic detail parts, optional position landing gear, an American Airlines livery with "Flagship Los Angeles" markings, and more. Measures 6½" long with a 6" wingspan and includes a display stand. Launch date: February 2010.

Replicating the A-1H Skyraider flown by Lt. (JG) William "Tom" Patton of the VA-176 "Thunderbolts" when he downed a MiG-17 jet fighter during a RESCAP mission over North Vietnam on October 9, 1966, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with an optional position canopy and a removable pilot figure; a rotating propeller; removable wing-mounted armament; optional position landing gear; and the unit's colorful "Stinging Bee" tail art. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand. Launch date: February 2010.

This solidly constructed wooden plane can serve as a push toy for small children, if the peg people are removed. Put them back in and older kids have a great pretend play vehicle to fly around the house. It's made of hardwood in Poland and measures 4¼" tall x 11" wide.

Replicating an F-100D flown by Major Neil Eddins, who became commander and lead pilot of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" in 1967, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and a removable pilot figure; an extended pitot boom and a wing-mounted refueling probe; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including the unit's famous Thunderbird painted on the bottom; and more. It is 8.25" long and includes a display stand. Launch date: December 2009.

This replica of the short, lightweight Delta-7B starfighter has four has four partially hidden laser canons. Parts snap together, and it does not require painting or gluing. Skill level for this project is 1.
— Mud Puddle Toys in Marblehead, Mass., sells about 20 to 25 Revell kits of cars, airplanes and Star Wars items each month. “We’ve carried them for a few years now. People know we carry it,” he told TDmonthly in October 2009.

At 6” long, this tiny helicopter features a V-Wing design and can fly up to four or five minutes on a 20-minute charge. It has dual rotors and can be steered right or left while hovering. The charger/infrared controller requires six AA batteries (not included).
— Kazoo & Co. in Denver sells two dozen per month of Kid Galaxy’s helicopter, Owner Diana Nelson told TDmonthly in fall 2009.
— Two of 40 specialty retailers pinpointed Kid Galaxy’s helicopter as a hot-selling R/C item.
Per a March 15, 2010, letter from Feldman Law Group, P.C., of New York, N.Y., Interactive Toys claims this product infringes on U.S. Patent 7,204,453.

The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was the USAF’s primary strike aircraft during the Korean War. Replicating a straight-wing F-84E flown by 1st Lt. Jacob Kratt of the 27th Fighter Escort Wing when he shot down two MiG-15s in the largest jet air battle in history, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, prototypical wingtip fuel tanks, optional position landing gear, authentic markings and more. It has a 6" wingspan and includes a display stand. "This is the first-ever 1/72 scale, die cast F-84!" Sarah Broadwater, marketing manager for Historic Sales, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009.

Replicating the successor to Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson's famous WWII P-51 Mustang "Old Crow," this 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates the F-105D Thunderchief "Old Crow II" flown by Anderson and includes features such as a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure; removable armament and fuel tanks; optional position landing gear and air brakes; authentic markings, including a sunburst of a crow wearing a top hat and a tuxedo on the fuselage; and more. It is 11.25" long and includes a display stand. Launch date: December 2009.