March 2010 Notable Toys — Collectibles

Crazerasers Series 2 by Fashion Angels features funky shoes and handbags, unusual food items and crazy creatures. "Series 2 is going to be limited edition, so when they are gone, they are gone! The whole eraser fad is continuing strongly, and Fashion Angels will add to the line throughout 2010," Sarah Koth, PR Coordinator, Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly in December 2009. Launch date: December 15, 2009.

For 2010, Safari Ltd. has created charming miniature versions of its Fairy Fantasies™ figures. Six beautiful, hand-painted fairies come packaged in a reusable acetate tube with a handy carrying cord. These smaller versions of the fairy collection, inspired by colorful garden flowers and brightly colored butterflies, let you take the fairy magic on the go. Meticulously painted by hand, these figures are phthalate and lead free and meet or exceed all safety standards. Each figure includes information with a short description of each figure. Pieces measure approximately 4" high. Appropriate for ages 3+.

GoGo's Crazy Bones have been a fav with kid collectors since the 1990s. They're inspired by an ancient Greek game called "Astragals," where children played with sheep knuckles.

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! Following hot on the heels of the first three Marvel Comics Bishoujo Collection Statues (Rogue, Black Widow, and Scarlet Witch) comes the mysterious and beautiful telepathic ninja mutant Psylocke. Once a British woman with minor mutant powers, Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock's mind was transferred into the body of a ninja giving her additional martial arts prowess. A long-time member of the X-Men, Psylocke now stars in her very own comic book series. Here, the mutant heroine is presented for the first time in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita. Psylocke is a warrior woman to the core, striking a deadly pose with twin Japanese swords at the ready. The alluring curves of her body are accentuated by her skimpy, skin-tight costume that leaves little to the imagination and the high heeled boots that draw attention to her shapely legs. Constructed of high-quality PVC plastic and standing approximately 9 inches tall (in 1/8 scale with the other Marvel Bishoujo statues), Psylocke was sculpted by Yu Ishii and is packaged in an attractive window box, along with an exclusive X-Men logo base.

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! With the first Iron Man film came two Fine Art Statues of the superhero’s armored suits: Iron Man Movie Mark II and Mark III. Now Kotobukiya announces the first ARTFX Statue Series IRON MAN MOVIE MARK IV ARTFX STATUE to the Marvel Studios collection. Robert Downey Jr. will be reprising his role as Tony Stark with a new and improved armored suit. Sculpted by Ryoichi Ito, constructed of high-quality PVC plastic, Iron Man stands approximately 13 inches tall (1/6th scale) atop an exclusive cylindrical Repulsor Technology base. Just like the previous Iron Man Fine Art Statues, the Mark IV ARTFX Statue includes LED lights in the eyes, chest, fists, and base! In addition, the switch to activate the lights has been moved to the top of the base for easier activation.

A KOTOBUKIYA Japanese import! The Hulk has been a staple superhero of the Marvel Comics for years, battling foes across the universe in epic storylines. In 2008 the gamma-powered powerhouse met his match in a mysterious crimson-hued mirror image: the RED HULK. Massively powerful and frighteningly intelligent, the villain has all of the Hulk’s strengths and none of his weaknesses. The unstoppable Red Hulk rampages across a blasted volcanic landscape, preparing a lethal blow for his foes. The brute is absolutely covered in rippling muscles, with muscular definition rivaling (and even exceeding) that of Bruce Banner’s gamma-powered form. The detail on the tremendous villain’s intricate sculpt highlights every sinew and fiber of his being, while the fantastic paint work emphasizes his skin’s subtle crimson gradations. A dark smoky gray appears on the Red Hulk’s shredded pants, close-cropped hair, and finger and toe nails. Gleaming white teeth stand in stark contrast to the monster’s gaping maw, while his tiny beady eyes shine with a hellish yellow. You can display the Red Hulk in two different ways according to your preferences with two included heads; one depicts the monster grinning in evil glee, while the other is a mask of rage crisscrossed by a yellow “X.” Sculpted by master artist Erick Sosa, Red Hulk stands almost 13 inches tall (1/6th scale), veritably leaping off of his exclusive “georama” base.

This tea party set includes a brightly colored sunflower table with a tea cake and tea cups, two fanciful fairies and toadstool seats. Platform size: 8” W x 7” H (20.5 x 17.75 cm). Fairies are 3.75” H (9.5 cm); table is 2.5” H (6.3 cm); toadstools are 1.25” H (3 cm). Figures not sold separately. Meticulously painted by hand, this set is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards. 

This hot pink coin features a golden tiara on top of the word "Princess" that runs across the coin.

The full display box is intended for sale to retailers and fund-raisers only. Box includes 1 Retail Display Box (Traypack), 24 “Bracelet + 1 Coin” Packs in Retail Packaging, and 75 “Two Coin” Packs in Retail Packaging.

This green coin features various shades of green with the phrase "Green Revolution" printed on the coin.

This coin is decorated with dandelions traditional to the "Loves Me, Loves Me Not" reference, with the exact phrase printed on the coin.

This Flipoutz™ Bracelet features a solid orange color and comes with a random Flipoutz™ coin. Flipoutz™ are bracelets you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz™ coins. Trade your coins with friends and other Flipouterz. Set up your profile online and tell everyone about yourself and your coins while also tracking traded coins as they are traded from one person to the next.

This Flipoutz™ Bracelet glows in the dark and comes with a random Flipoutz™ coin. Flipoutz™ are bracelets you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz™ coins. Trade your coins with friends and other Flipouterz. Set up your profile online and tell everyone about yourself and your coins while also tracking traded coins as they are traded from one person to the next.

Flipoutz™ are bracelets you can wear and personalize with Flipoutz™ coins. Trade your coins with friends and other Flipouterz. Set up your profile online and tell everyone about yourself and your coins while also tracking traded coins as they are traded from one person to the next. The Flipoutz™ Super Starter Kit includes a bracelet of your choice, a random coin, and two random 2-coin packs (making a total of 5 coins to fill up the bracelet).

An innovative and fun addition to Kotobukiya's Star Wars line of products: Lightsabers merge with Japanese culture and “Chop Sabers” emerge! Suitable for eating sushi or defending the galaxy, the Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader lightsabers measure over 9” long, with the blades cast in translucent material. The smaller “children’s size” Yoda saber measures approximately 8” long. As a special bonus each set includes translucent Star Wars logo chopstick rests.
Awards: 2009 IGN Collectible Toy Award the Year; 2010 Creative Child Award

Captain America stands approximately 12 ½ inches tall (1/6th scale) with one foot on a rocky stone base decorated with the classic Avengers “A” logo. The deluxe motif base connects to those of the other members of the Avengers Reborn series, Thor and Iron Man. Sculpted by master artist Junnosuke Abe, Captain America is constructed of high-quality cold cast porcelain and is a limited, numbered edition. Created in 1941 by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby, Captain America started from humble beginnings as Steve Rogers, who enlisted into the U.S. military and recruited into the "Super Soldier" program. After receiving the "Super Soldier" serum, Rogers was transormed him into a paragon of human athleticism. With a red, white, and blue costume and special aerodynamic shield, Captain America burst onto the superhero scene. Throughout his illustrious career Rogers would team up with other heroes and fight alongside the Avengers on multiple occasions. Though he was thought dead at the end of the Civil War storyline, the original Captain America was displaced in time and is destined to return as a member of the Avengers Reborn with Thor and Iron Man.

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.

A line of premium 1:43 scale replicas, the Griffith Series 200 is a classic '60s blend of British and American V8 muscle. Automodello has enlisted Raffi Minasian — a respected diecast industry designer — to craft the inaugural and future releases. Available in Standard and Founders editions. "This is the first Griffith model ever produced that has been authenticated by the founder of Griffith Motor Cars (Jack Griffith). The Founders Edition includes Jack's signature and VIN Plate," James Cowen, CEO, Diecasm, LLC d/b/a Automodello, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2010.

This 21" vinyl play doll is dressed in white with pink trim and comes with a certificate of authenticity. It was sculpted by Dianna Effner and has childlike facial features.

Fernview is one of a series of finely sculpted fairies in the Faerie Glen series. Fairies also come in multiethnic skin tones.