March 2012 Notable Toys — Collectibles

From the Hunger Games movie of 2012. The mocking Jay pin replica as worn by Katniss in the Games. Measuring about 1.5" in diameter.
— As of 05/21/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 102 reviews on Amazon.com.

Gloria is very sociable and loves being the center of attention. Norma loves playing in the snow with her brother and sister. Elijah loves to go swimming and dancing, especially tap dancing. Calico Critters are posable, with jointed arms and legs, and heads that turn. All Critters come with high quality clothing, that is removable.

Penelope loves being outside and riding her tricycle. Peter is a fantastic brother and is always looking after his sisters. Patricia can spend the whole day playing in the baby sandbox. Calico Critters are poseable, with jointed arms and legs, and heads that turn. All Critters come with high quality clothing, that is removable.

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96363 Jada Toys Collector's Club - 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1. 1:18 Scale diecast collectible model car. This 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is a 9.75"L x 4"W x 2.5"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This Chevy Corvette is manufactured by Jada Toys. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14.25"L x 6.75"W x 5.25"H. Item 96363 is in JET STREAM BLUE color. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Limited edition. 3 pcs per inner. Launch date: February 13, 2012.

3554 Sun Star European - 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet Convertible. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet is a 10"L x 4"W x 3"H die-cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk. Mounted on a display stand. European collectibles. This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet is manufactured by Sunstar. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14"L x 6.5"W x 5"H. 3554 is in LIGHT GREEN color. Launch date: February 8, 2011.

5303 SUN STAR Mini - 1961 Austin Se7en Cooper Hard Top. 1:12 scale diecast collectible model car. This Austin Se7en Cooper is a die-cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk. Limited edition 1 of 999 pcs with numbered certificate. Manufactured by SunStar. Item 5303 is in SMOKE GREY-GREEN color with Old English White roof. Individually packed in a box. Box size: 12.5"L x 7.25"W x 6.25"H. Launch date: February 7, 2012.
— In a August 2014 survey, Charles, manager of Miller's Toys in Mamaroneck , N.Y., told TDmonthly that Mini-Coopers are one of their store's best-selling die-cast toys.

96387 Jada Toys Bigtime Kustoms - 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Pickup Truck. 1:24 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ford F150 SVT Raptor Pick-up is an 8.5"L x 3.25"W x 3"H die cast with openable doors, hood & tailgate. This Ford F 150 SVT Raptor Pick up is manufactured by Jada Toys. Individually packed in a window box WB. Box size: 10"L x4.75"W x 4.75"H. 6 pcs per inner box in assorted colors. Launch date: March 2, 2012.

96363 Jada Toys Collector's Club - 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1. 1:18 Scale diecast collectible model car. This 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is a 9.75"L x 4"W x 2.5"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This Chevy Corvette is manufactured by Jada Toys. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14.25"L x 6.75"W x 5.25"H. Item 96363 is in PRIMER BLACK color. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Limited edition. 3 pcs per inner. Launch date: March 1, 2012.

18008 Welly - Porsche Cayman S Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Porsche Cayman S is a 9.25"Lx 3.5"Wx 2.5"H diecast collection car with openable doors, hood & trunk. It features steerable front wheels, detail components, and is mounted on a display plaque. This Porsche Cayman S is manufactured by Welly. 18008 is in YELLOW color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13"Lx 6.25"Wx 5.25"H. Launch date: February 29, 2012.

V7436/9964 Mattel Hot Wheels Elite - Ferrari 348 TB Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ferrari 348-TB is a 9.25"Lx 3.75"Wx 2.25"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This Ferrari 348TB is manufactured by Mattel. V7436/9964 is in RED color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13.25"Lx 6.75"Wx 5"H. Limited edition 1 of 5000 pcs. Launch date: February 28, 2012.

W1176/9964 Mattel Hot Wheels Elite - Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Ambulance. 1:18 Scale diecast collectible metal car with openable hood, side doors & rear door. This Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is approximate 13" long die-cast metal car. Individually packed in a box. Box size: 17"L x 7.5"W x 7"H. This Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is manufactured by Mattel. W1176/9964 is in WHITE color. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Launch date: February 27, 2012.

AMM957 Auto World - Monkee Mobile. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Monkee Mobile is a 12.5"L x 4"W x 3.5"H die-cast metal car with openable doors & hood. This Monkee Mobile is manufactured by AutoWorld. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14.75"L x 6.1"W x 5"H. AMM957 is in RED color with White roof. Launch date: February 26, 2012.

CD-1738 Busted Knuckle Garage Gas & Oils tin sign. Collector metal signs. A collection of yesterday's signs. Great for decorating homes, offices, restaurants, etc. Lithographed steel metal. Tin Sign size is 16"W x 12.5"H. Mounted on a black 20" x 16" card. CD1738. Launch date: February 25, 2012.

2105 SUN STAR USA - 1961 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevy Impala is an 11.25"L x 4"W x 2.75"H die-cast metal with openable hood, doors & trunk. Turnable front wheels, steering function, detailed interior, engine & chassis. Mounted on a display stand. This Chevy Impala is manufactured by Sunstar. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. U.S.A. Collectibles. Item 2105 is in ARBOR GREEN POLY color with White roof. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14"L x 6.5"W x 5"H. Launch date: February 24, 2012.

184703 Norev - Peugeot 302 Darl' Mat Coupe Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model. This Peugeot 302 Darl' Mat Coupe is an 8.75"L x 3.25"W x 2.75"H die-cast metal car with openable hood & doors. Sits on a display plaque. Item 184703 is in BLACK color with green stripe. This Peugeot 302 Darl' Mat Coupe is manufactured by Norev. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13"L x 6.5"W x 5.75"H. Launch date: February 23, 2012.

35931 Arko - 1959 Chevy Impala Hard Top. 1:32 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevrolet Impala is a 6.5"Lx 2.25"Wx 1.75"H die-cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This 1959 Chevy Impala is manufactured by Arko. 35931 is in BLUE color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 8"Lx 3.5"Wx 3.5"H. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Launch date: February 22, 2012.

05521 Arko - 1955 Ford Thunderbird Convertible. 1:32 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ford Thunderbird is a 5.5"Lx 2.25"Wx 1.5"H die-cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This 1955 Ford Thunderbird is manufactured by Arko. 05521 is in YELLOW color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 8"Lx 3.5"Wx 3.5"H. Launch date: February 21, 2012.

58002 Greenlight Black Bandit - Volkswagen 5 Cars Set Series 2. 1:64 scale diecast collectible model car. These Volkswagen models are approximately 2.25"L. Limited edition. These VW Beebles & Buses are manufactured by Greenlight. 58002 is in BLACK color. Five cars packed in a window box. Box size: 9"L x 4"W x 4.5"H. Launch date: February 17, 2012.

96473 Jada Toys Heat - 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 Police #77. 1:24 scale diecast collectible model car. This 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Sheriff is an 8"L x 3"W x 2.5"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk, free wheeling, and Centerline Wheel rims. This 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 is manufactured by Jada Toys. 4 pcs per display box in Gold color with White doors & roof. 16 pcs per inner box. Launch date: February 15, 2012.

MO50107 Mondo Motors - Abarth Ferrari Tributo 695. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Abarth Ferrari Tributo 695 an 8"L x 3.5"W x 3.25"H die cast metal car with openable doors, hood & hatchback. Italian design. This Abarth Ferrari Tributo 695 is manufactured by Mondo Motors. MO50107 is in RED color with silver stripes. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 12.25"L x 6.5"W x 5"H. Launch date: February 12, 2012.

There are nine different creatures in the initial release of Monstaz. Each one comes in three sizes. The large version is 8 inches tall, the regular version is 5.25 inches tall and the key-clip version is 2.75 inches tall. Sizes vary slightly. The swing tag for each Monstaz shows its birthday and information about the creature. The swing tag on the initial release of Monstaz is a new design. The Ty heart/logo swing tag has been replaced by a custom Monstaz swing tag.

For 2012, play catch with this new, delightful Golden Retriever Puppy from Safari Ltd®. Its shaggy golden coat and eager expression capture this adoring animal’s most treasured features at a darling young age. Size is 2.75”L x 2.25”H. Suitable for ages 3+. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Safari Ltd®’s 2012 introductions and more can be viewed and purchased online at safariltd.com. Launch date: 2012.
— William Meredith, owner of Learning Express in Cary, N.C., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that they sell about 30 replica animals from Safari each month (more during the holidays, as stocking stuffers), making them one of their overall best selling toys.

For 2012, discover the thrills of leading a wolf pack with the new Safari Ltd® Wolf. Listen for the echoes of its piercing howl as it communicates with its fellow pack members. Standing 5.25”L x 3”H this figure is appropriate for ages 3+. All figures are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Safari Ltd®’s 2012 introductions and more can be viewed and purchased online at safariltd.com. Launch date: 2012.

In the clouds above lives a mystical and translucent Cloud Dragon. Safari Ltd® welcomes this magical creature to its 2012 collection. Beware, as its icy cold breath gives a cool breeze to the world below. Measuring 8.5”L x 4”H, this model is appropriate for ages 4+. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Safari Ltd®’s 2012 introductions and more can be viewed and purchased online at safariltd.com. Launch date: 2012.
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