February 2013 Notable Toys — Licensed Products

Follow Fili the Dwarf and Kili the Dwarf deep into the dark and scary Mirkwood Forest on The Quest for The Lonely Mountain. Attack the heroes with 3 small spiders and 2 giant spiders with glow-in-the-dark eyes and trap them inside cocoon elements high up in the buildable tree. Use Legolas Greenleaf and Tauriel to save the day by battling the spiders and freeing the Dwarves with the tipping function before it's too late. Includes 4 minifigures: Fili the Dwarf, Kili the Dwarf, Legolas Greenleaf and Tauriel, all with assorted weapons. Launch date: 2012.

Gandalf the Grey has invited the Dwarves to Bag End - the Hobbit home of Bilbo Baggins. Uncover the Hobbit hole to entertain the Dwarves with food and drink accessories. Then invite Bilbo Baggins on a great journey to The Lonely Mountain and begin the epic LEGO The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey adventure. Includes Gandalf the Grey and 5 exclusive minifigures featured only in this set: Bilbo Baggins in his Shire outfit, Balin the Dwarf, Dwalin the Dwarf, Bombur the Dwarf and Bofur the Dwarf, all with assorted weapons. Launch date: 2012.

On the shores of an underground lake beneath the Misty Mountains, Bilbo Baggins, armed with Sting, discovers a magic ring that was recently lost by the creature Gollum. Use the reveal function to take the golden Ring! But beware - only Gollum, aboard his boat of Goblin skin and bones, knows the way out. Can our Hobbit hero solve the riddles asked by Gollum and escape to freedom with the Ring before Gollum realizes it's gone? Kids decide as they build and recreate this famous scene from The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. Includes 2 minifigures: Bilbo Baggins and Gollum. Launch date: 2012.

It’s time for a hilarious Angry Birds squawk attack against the porkers of Tatooine. Gear up to bombard villainous hogs in the sandblasted terrain of Tatooine with this awesome Jenga Tatooine Battle Game. Take turns being the builder and the launcher. One player will set up the structure while the other uses the Millennium Falcon launcher to hurl the Luke Skywalker bird at the Jabba the Hutt and Rancor pigs on the blocks. Or, kids can play by themselves and see if they can knock all the pigs off with the fewest number of shots. Players can combine this game with the Jenga Death Star Battle Game (sold separately).

It’s time for a hilarious Angry Birds squawk attack against the pigs of the Empire. Gear up to bombard Imperial hogs in the frozen terrain of Hoth with this awesome Jenga Hoth Battle Game. Take turns being the builder and the launcher. One player will set up the ice blocks while the other uses the Snowspeeder launcher to hurl the Luke Skywalker bird at the Snowtrooper pigs on the blocks. Or, kids can play by themselves and see if they can knock all the pigs off with the fewest number of shots. Can be combined with the Jenga Death Star Battle Game (sold separately) for even more epic battles.

Ultra soft plush Grover comes with a satin cape 15". A silver helmet and lightning bolt logo complete the super hero look. Launch date: January 1, 2013.
— Isaac Judd from Magic Beans in Brookline, Mass., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that Sesame Street plush from Gund is their best-selling plush item. They sell about 50 each month of all the characters combined.

This ultra-soft multi textured plush dragon is proud of his fire-breathing abilities... and his ninja-style moves (which he’s still mastering). He’s got a fun side to him too though, as he likes to joke around and even talk a little smack. 12” and includes 3 replaceable AA batteries. Recites 10 phrases while arms move & nostrils light up. On / off switch on left foot. Launch date: January 1, 2013

Ah the Wizard of Finn and Jake. Collect all the 2-inch figures from the popular Adventure Time series.

Adventurous times await you with Gladiator Ghost and Finn. 2- inch figures for endless play.

The master of disguise is back in action! The character debuted in 1966 as the original superhero action figure. The 11 1/2" inch tall Captain Action figure is a detailed and updated version of the iconic character from the 1960’s and features his all-new super-posable body in his new hologram projection suit. Updated accessories for 2013 include a cloth costume, belt, gun, holster, sword, and sheath. Set also includes boots, cap and comic book.

Fans and collectors can outfit their Captain Action figure with this all new classic Iron Man costume set, based on the 60's and 70's version of the Iron Man suit. When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil which is elegantly depicted in this depiction of Tony Stark's Armored Avenger costume. The Iron Man deluxe set includes a modern mask, a classic mask, plastic boots, chest plate, gloves, belt and energy pods. Fabric costume elements complete Iron Man's look. The deluxe version also comes with a Tony Stark face mask and promotional pieces to Assemble-An-Avenger – including Hawkeye's wrist band, arm bands and arrows! What could be more fitting? Long-time fans will remember Hawkeye first appeared as an Iron Man villain.

Get ready for ferocious action with this classic Wolverine Deluxe Costume set for Captain Action.   The mutant X-Men character that possessed animal-keen senses comes alive with a mask, boots, gloves with claws, and belt with his classic yellow & blue costume. The deluxe set comes with an alternate Logan mask and non-gloved hands for additional mutant adventures. Avenger fans won't want to miss the Hawkeye mask included as the final element of the Assemble-An-Avenger promotion. Sculpted by Tim Bruckner, it brings that classic Kirby/Heck look to life.

20th Century Fox’s upcoming film in 2013. Dream International holds license for plush toys and plastic figurine of this movie. The EPIC is based on William Joyce’s children’s book known as ‘The Leaf Men’ This movie is directed by Chris Wedge who also directed successful animation film ‘Ice Age.’

Media franchise from the South Korean company Vooz Co., Ltd. Pucca, is the 10-year old niece of three Chinese noodle house owner who is in love with 12 year old Ninja Garu. Pucca always seems to beat him in combat and unintentional competition, simply by sheer wit.

South Korean computer-animated television series by Voozclub Co., Ltd. Canimals are cute, playful, mischievous, and curious Can-like Elflike animals that go around exploring our world in their unique point of view.

At Toy Fair 2013, Dream International USA Inc. will be featuring one of the most well-known characters in Asia, Rilakkuma. Rilakkuma is a  combination of the Japanese pronunciation of relax and the Japanese word for bear is a Japanese character produced by San-X. During the show, Dream International at booth # 5673 will be showing various sizes and designs of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori plush.

A plush exclusive from Cartoon Network's hit wacky cartoon television show Adventure Time with Finn and Jake. This Adventure Time Zombie Jake the Dog Plush features one of the main heroes of the show after he's been turned into a brain-eating zombie. Jake, the morphing dog from the post-apocalyptic Land of OOO, looks absolutely amazing as a zombie plush - don't miss out.

Take the battle to the skies with the buildable Mega Bloks Skylanders Giants Arkeyan Copter Attack (95418). The Frigid Chompies are no match for Spyro when he attacks from above using the Arkeyan Copter's working missile launchers. Once his foes have been defeated, Spyro can swoop in to collect the treasure. Help Spyro and his friends save the Skylands.

Build a battle of epic proportions with the Troll Mech Ambush by Mega Bloks Skylanders Giants. The buildable, troll-piloted Gun Snout mech can fire off missiles with its working launcher. This towering menace can cause big trouble for Tree Rex, but his colossal strength allows him to counter-attack with the included boulder.

Hot Wheels #35 Angry Birds Minion. Collect them all to build a fantasy world where even the craziest creatures can be frightfully fast.

Duck is the latest addition to our line of HO scale Thomas & Friends separate-sale locomotives. He features moving eyes and hook and loop couplers. "We're the only licensee of electric HO scale Thomas & Friends train products," Debra Schiff, communications manager for Bachmann Trains, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2013.

From the hit app sensation Talking Friends, Talking Tom has now come to life. Talking Tom repeats everything kids say in his signature funny voice, just like the hit app. Now a Disney cartoon series, Talking Tom is great gift idea for kids of all ages. Launch date: October 2012.

Get ready for an intergalactic battle with Angry Birds Star Wars when kids and their friends take on Darth Vader and his porky pals. Take turns trying to topple the Empire with this awesome Jenga Death Star game. Load the X-Wing Fighter launcher with Luke Skywalker, Han Solo or Chewbacca birds for an epic squawk attack against the Death Star. Who will knock the Darth Vader and Stormtrooper pigs’ block off and bring the Death Star crashing down? Launch Date: 2012.

Count down to the holiday season with the Smurfs Advent Calendar from Mega Bloks. This calendar, filled with Smurfy builds, will delight little one with a new surprise every day. Build a picture-perfect winter scene with presents, a snowman, a sled, and more to celebrate the holidays like a Smurf. Have a very blue Christmas with the Smurf Advent Calendar from Mega Bloks.