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November 2009 New Specialty Toys — Hobby GoodsLady Lost: The Story of the Honeymoon Cottage in Jerome, AZ From: FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC. Other products from FIVE STAR PUBLICATIONS INC.
 When Marge Graziano met the "Lost Lady" of the Honeymoon Cottage, her life's course took an unexpected twist of fate. Committed to saving a piece of Jerome's remarkable history, Marge enlisted the help of her family and newfound friends to restore the home to its original grandeur. Little did she realize what treasures she'd find as she dug through the past to save a fading Arizona landmark. Her courage undaunted, Marge pressed forward through astounding odds to bring the "Lady" renewed hopes and dreams for the future. Today, the Honeymoon Cottage shines forth in unabashed splendor, the elegant "Jewel of Jerome." Launch date: June 15, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26195 (added 11/25/2009) . 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. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26024 (added 11/9/2009) .  This little flyer is equipped with micro air-engine technology and comes with a mini pump. It’s sized for smaller hands, making it ideal as a backyard flyer for a junior pilot. — Two of 40 specialty retailers mentioned products from Spin Master when asked about best-selling hobby items in fall 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26023 (added 11/9/2009) .  Kids create a 9” sparkly Christmas tree, then color Shrinky Dinks ornaments with the included color pencils, bake them, and then hang them on the tree. The kit includes 30 ornaments, eight colored pencils, a hole punch, metallic stars, ornament rings, a star-shaped tree topper, silver metallic tree branches, metallic foil paper for wrapping the base of the tree, and a pre-assembled tree base. — Two of 40 specialty retailers mentioned Shrinky Dinks when asked about best-selling hobby products in fall 2009. — Two other retailers named Creativity for Kids as a best-selling hobby brand in their stores. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26022 (added 11/9/2009) . Elite Fleet™ Vertigo Helicopter - Sky Shark From: KID GALAXY INC. Other products from KID GALAXY INC.
 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. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26020 (added 11/9/2009) . Interactive R/C™ Demolition Derby Cars From: KID GALAXY INC. Other products from KID GALAXY INC.
 Doors and hoods dislodge and trunks open when these remote-controlled vehicles are smashed and crashed together. The unhinged parts can simply be pressed back into place. The cars require 2 AAA batteries and the remotes take 3 AAA batteries (not included). — “We sell dozens and dozens of Kid Galaxy’s R/Cs,” Owner Joe Berardoni Sr. of Pun’s Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in fall 2009. — Patti Tepper-Rasmussen, owner of Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games in Oklahoma City, told TDmonthly in fall 2009 that her store sells about four Demolition Derby items per month. — Two of 40 specialty retailers pinpointed Demolition Derby as a hot-selling R/C item. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26019 (added 11/9/2009) . DesignStudioPro Automotive Design Sculpture Kit From: CLAYMODELERS.COM Other products from CLAYMODELERS.COM
 DESIGNSTUDIOPRO is the car design modeling kit created and developed by professional clay modelers and designers working in the automotive design industry. DESIGNSTUDIOPRO will teach you the basics of automotive design sculpture using the same techniques that car design studios all around the world use. Develop modeling skills you cannot get from plastic or wood modeling kits. Design your own 1/10 scale RC car body or personal show car. This product requires adult supervision for children 12 and under. MSRP is $339.99 with inclusion of clay oven components. Watch video ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25721 (added 10/23/2009) . This tambourine features a unique modern shape with a comfortable grip for small hands. It's light but durable. There are four pairs of steel jingles under a safe clear cover. It comes in a variety of colors. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25651 (added 10/20/2009) .  Age Range: 10 and up Launch Date: August 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
Sankore Mosque is one of three ancient mud mosques composing the famous University of Timbuktu in West Africa. This 1/150 scale model measures 10" x 8.7" x 4" when assembled. Launch date: August 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25223 (added 8/28/2009) .  Age Range: 10 and up Launch Date: July 2003 Gender: Boys And Girls
The painted wooden Torii Gateway, built in the traditional Shinto style, is a classic and beloved icon of Japanese architecture. This model is 1/100 scale and measures 9.4" x 5.1" x 6.7" when assembled. Launch date: July 15, 2003. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25222 (added 8/28/2009) . Age Range: 10 and up SKU or Item #: 0762-USB Launch Date: April 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
This product features programming, saving, editing and downloading capabilities via desktop or laptop USB port. It is compatible for both the Robotic Arm Trainer (OWI-007) and the WAO Kranius (OWI-9762). Launch date: April 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25140 (added 8/27/2009) . Age Range: 13 and up SKU or Item #: 535-USB Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
With the USB Interface Kit, robot lovers can connect the Robotic Arm Edge to a PC and have real-time manual control of the robotic arm and program the arm to perform a sequence of movements — just like an actual robot on an assembly line. The kit comes complete with a CD, a printed circuit board, a USB cable and accessories, and a detailed instruction manual. Launch date: April 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25138 (added 8/27/2009) . Age Range: 10 and up SKU or Item #: OWI-352 Launch Date: April 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
OWI’s aluminum, non-venomous invertebrate building kit features a Scorpion to be assembled from metal and bendable aluminum parts. The Samurai Scorpion is comprised of two major parts: head and body. The head consists of a pair of eyes, mouth and claws used to capture prey. The body contains eight legs, tail and a curved aculeus (stinger). The kit contains 30 hard and soft pre-punched aluminum parts, seven screws, seven nuts, three springs and assembly tools. Its claws, arms, legs and tail are moveable. Launch date: April 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25137 (added 8/27/2009) . Age Range: 10 and up SKU or Item #: OWI-351 Launch Date: April 2008 Gender: Boys And Girls
OWI’s aluminum insect building kit features a praying mantis insect that the owner assembles from metal and bendable aluminum parts. The average size of the scientifically named “stagmomantis carolina” is 3" to 4" in length. Mega Mantis is twice this size, hence its name. Kids can hold it, bend it, and even move its legs, wings, head and fore legs. The kit contains 25 hard and soft pre-punched aluminum parts, seven screws, seven nuts, four metal springs and assembly tools. Launch date: April 2008. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25136 (added 8/27/2009) .
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