July 2010 New Specialty Toys — Licensed Products

Series 2 is composed of four different scenes, including Bullitt, Hot Pursuit, County Roads and Hitchin’ a Ride. The revised Bullitt scene features the two famous cars later in the chase scene, just as the crash occurs, complete with scrapes and bullet holes in the models. County Roads captures the spirit of the '60s with a light green Large Camper painted with peace signs and flowers. Hot Pursuit features the 2010 Mustang GT Convertible being pulled over by a Nevada Highway Patrol Dodge Charger, while Hitchin’ a Ride features the very first taxis made by GreenLight. Allie Rudd, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at GreenLight Collectibles, told TDmonthly, "These replicas feature opening hoods, detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates and are officially licensed by Ford, Chrysler Group LLC, Chevrolet, Warner Bros Entertainment Inc and the Chadwick McQueen and The Terry McQueen Testamentary Trust." Launch date: May 2010.

The County Roads Series 4 features an assortment of cars including the modern Ford Taurus, muscle cars such as the Pontiac Firebird and Pontiac GTO, not to mention old favorites — the Dodge Ramcharger and the Chevy C-10 truck. Since no back road would be complete without the local authorities present, the series is completed with a Laconia, New Hampshire Fire Chief car (an east coast township with an urban population of 16,210 and a rural population of 855). Allie Rudd, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at GreenLight Collectibles, told TDmonthly, "Collectors will appreciate our attention to detail as well as the fun familiarity that is woven throughout our County Roads series. This series truly illustrates the types of vehicles one would find driving through quaint towns and on the back roads of America’s rural municipalities." Launch date: Apr. 2010.

This travel toy includes seven alphabet cards designed with elements of the Chicka Chicka Boom Boom story on both sides. Cards fit into a case that may hang in the car or in other various play areas with hook and loop straps. Launch date: 2010.

Suitable for ages 6 months and up, this Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed toy is designed to work perfectly with most strollers and carriers. Baby can enjoy a mirror, three clacking rings, crinkle flaps and a teether. Launch date: 2010.

The Chicka Chicka Boom Boom playmat includes three letters (A-B-C) stuffed to add soft padding for babies. The "A" has plastic rings, "B" hides a mirror under the flap and "C" has ribbons. The tree top has crinkle leaves and a coconut teether in a pocket. "Baby will love this bright and colorful, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed playmat. It has a lot of fun features and is super soft," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

Suitable for ages 18 months and up, this 14-piece set includes 10 shapes with numbers and letters to count and sort into the A-B-C-D compartments, each with a hook and loop closure. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This great Chicka Chicka Boom Boom-themed toy provides a great way for little ones to practice their numbers and shapes." Launch date: 2010.

This fun Dr. Seuss rattle has the Cat in the Hat's face on it. It features three colorful rings and is made of soft materials. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, calls it "a cool, easy for baby to hold rattle featuring the famous Dr. Seuss characters Thing 1 & Thing 2." Launch date: 2010.

Red has an exuberant and athletic nature. She also tends to be highly cynical and sometimes teases her friends. Like Gobo, Red likes to take the lead and they sometimes butt heads. Red has a yellowish-orange complexion, orange hair, and wears a red sweater. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Fraggle Rock is back and Manhattan Toy has exclusive rights to making the Fraggle Rock plush and puppets!" Launch date: 2010.

Gobo tends to be the leader of the group. Unusually level-headed and practical for a Fraggle, Gobo prefers to control most situations. He plays a guitar (made from a gourd) and often goes on trips to explore the lesser-known tunnels of Fraggle Rock. Gobo is an independent Fraggle and resists the influence of his friends. Gobo has an orange complexion and purple hair, and wears a yellow and pink stripe sweater with a brown vest. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Fraggle Rock is back and Manhattan Toy has exclusive rights to making Fraggle Rock puppets and plush!" Launch date: 2010.

Dr. Seuss by Trend Lab Bath Bag Gift Sets are designed in white terry velour with black gingham seersucker trim. The oval, four-piece bath bag sets include a hooded towel, a wash cloth and a bath mitt in a PVC-lined oval bath bag with zippered closure. The bag measures approximately 8" x 5" x 9". Marchelle Lyons, Marketing Coordinator at Trend Lab, called these Dr. Seuss prints "fun and whimsical." Launch date: Dec. 2009.