August 2010 Notable Toys — Collectibles

This classic teddy bear is made of fine light blue mohair, decorated yellow and white floral embroidery. He is jointed and surface washable and wears a dark blue ribbon around his neck.

This teddy bear is made of fine white mohair, decorated with an elegant purple floral pattern. He is jointed and surface washable and wears a purple ribbon around his neck.

The Gandalf plush is a soft toy version of the wise old wizard from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Gandalf measures 7" tall and has gray hair and big black eyes. He wears a gray robe and carries a brown "wood" staff.

The Frodo plush is a soft toy version of the brave and heroic hobbit from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Frodo measures 7" tall and has shaggy brown hair and big black eyes. He wears a brown and gray outfit and carries a silver sword.

Available in a light and dark grain finish, these 8" Qees feature detailing that makes them look like real wood and a teddy-bear-like face design.
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Collectors can bring nature indoors with this special edition Qee. The faux grass, ladybug-adorned "Save the Earth" Qee is 8" tall and requires no watering, fertilizer, trimming or other maintenance.

This 1:72 scale, 3¾" die-cast model replicates an eight-wheel "Puma" armored reconnaissance vehicle employed by the second SS-Panzer Division in its 1944 attempt to stop the Allied advance in Normandy, France. It features textured surfaces, a fully enclosed turret with a rounded gun mantlet and an elevating cannon, free-rolling treaded wheels and a three-tone camouflage scheme.

Officially licensed by "Star Trek," the Captain Kirk bear wears black boots and pants and a gold Starfleet uniform shirt bearing the U.S.S. Enterprise insignia.

Hand tailored from deep-red cotton sateen stitched with a gold vine pattern, this decorative bear is a huggable alternative to a throw pillow on a couch or bed. Like all Vermont Teddy Bears, this HaBEARdasher bear is handmade in Vermont and guaranteed for life.

This "bouquet" features three fragrant Bears nestled in a bright pink flower wrap and tied with a white ribbon. Each bear is approximately 14" tall and features its own signature scent, including Watermelon, Strawberry and Vanilla Cupcake. The fragrance is guaranteed for up to two years, and the bears are guaranteed for life.

This necklace, which features a peace sign within a heart-shaped pendant, is worn by animated character Anni Zola in her music video. It is made of solid polished stainless steel and includes a 16" black leather cord with a spring clasp. The necklace comes in an embroidered Anni Zola velvet pouch. "All our products carry the message of peace," Zuriani Zonneveld, CEO of Generation Z, LLC, told TDmonthly.

This limited edition set features Captain Kirk, Scotty, and a Romulan. Kirk comes dressed in his green casual duty outfit, Scotty wears a red Starfleet uniform, and the Romulan, one of the oldest and longest-running villains in "Star Trek" history, wears a blue and gray outfit with black boots and a gold headpiece. Each figure in this release is in scale with previous DST "Star Trek" releases and features 14 points of articulation.

From Medicom's "Star Trek" series comes the Mr. Spock Be@rbrick. Based on the character from JJ Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" film, the vinyl toy is available in small and large sizes.

From Medicom's "Star Trek" series comes the Kirk and Uhura Be@rbrick 2-pack. Based on the characters from JJ Abrams' 2009 "Star Trek" film, this limited-edition vinyl toy set comes packaged in a window box and was designed to complement the Mr. Spock Be@rbrick figure.

Originally designed for the French retailer Colette's Swarovski Exhibition, Medicom Toy's decadent Swarovski Be@rbrick comes encrusted in crystals and is available in small and large sizes.

This dazzling charm attaches to Charm It! bracelets or necklaces for a bit of fun and sparkle.
— Charm It! Charms were on the top-10 best seller list at Dancing Bear Toys in Asheville and Hendersonville, N.C., in June 2010, as reported by Sarah and Erika Evers, owners and sisters. “These charms are very tastefully done, and they are the right price point,” they told TDmonthly. “They’re also adorable, and you can start a child with a couple charms and they can add on over time.”
—     ''Every day, we sell a bracelet and two charms, and on the weekends, it's more,'' Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper for Kids in Springfield, Va., shared with TDmonthly in the fall of 2010.

These tiny puzzle erasers feature cute cow faces and bright pastel accents.
— In a June 2010 survey, three of 40 retailers told TDmonthly that Iwako erasers are a best-selling product.

Available in pastels, these pig erasers are collectible and have removable puzzle parts.
— Iwako erasers were best sellers at Dancing Bear Toys in Asheville and Hendersonville, N.C., in summer 2010. “These are so cute!” owners and sisters Sarah and Erika Evers told TDmonthly. “They are also inexpensive, and they pop apart and are like puzzles.”

Not only are these stretchy rubber bands are shaped like anything, from adorable animals and pretty butterflies, to fashionable shoes, clothes and rock star shapes, but they also glow in the dark. Tweens can stretch them, wear them, trade them, and collect them all.

These pens are carved from wood and painted in vibrant colors to depict a wide variety of fun animals.
— “We carry a ton of different animals to choose from. It’s not your typical ink pen!” said Manager Katie Harris of Key West Toy Factory in Key West, Fla., of these best sellers in May 2010.

A variety of designs are available in this pullback fighter jet collection from Daron.
— Katie Harris, manager of Key West Toy Factory in Key West, Fla., listed these planes as best sellers in May 2010. “Boys love to collect them,” she told TDmonthly. “They are affordable and fun toys that fit in any suitcase.”
— In a August 2014 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that die-cast planes were one of their best-selling die-cast toys.

These hardwood classic yo-yos are assembled by Maple Landmark from domestic parts.
— Yo-yos with the Key West Toy Factory logo were top-10 best sellers at the store in May 2010, according to Manager Katie Harris. “These are classic items that everybody loves no matter their age,” she told TDmonthly. “Learning new tricks or practicing old ones with kids is perfect with the indestructible natural wood yo-yo we sell.”

The classic children's holiday story is told in a multi-layer wooden puzzle.

This wooden traditional-cut 98-piece puzzle is contained in a wooden frame and is suitable for display.