August 2010 Notable Toys — Action Figures

The Mark VI Techbot showcases "Iron Man 2"'s most advanced suit. This 55-piece set is assembled with easy-to-snap-on ball joints, and features a spring loaded missile blaster that slots into the suit's forearm. The plastic box top doubles as a stand.

Baseball Guys packs an entire stadium into a handy plastic storage bin. Each box contains 26 2 1/2" players from red and blue teams, an umpire, a felt field and an adjustable scoreboard.
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— Katie from Katie’s Nesting Spot felt that the Baseball Guys made a great way for fathers and grandfathers to bond with their kids over baseball. She appreciated the comparatively large size of the figures and the included stackable carry case, though she remarked that the container lid did not stay shut when moved.
— Rhea of Mommy23Monkeys reported that her eldest son disliked having to switch between figures posed in “hitting” and “running” poses while acting out games. Her more imaginative sons thoroughly enjoyed playing with the figures, both in baseball and non-baseball themed play.
— In a May 2012 survey about best selling toys, Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Toy Center in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly that they sell 10 of this item each month.

Dragon Knight includes a warhorse and a light-up sword. Batteries are included.
— Two of 40 retailers told TDmonthly that Playmobil was an overall top seller in early summer 2010.