August 2010 Notable Toys — Aircraft

This plane can go from charger to flying in just 10 seconds with the easy-to-use, all in one hand-held charger/launcher. The plane is designed to fly for 30 seconds or more, and stand up to many back yard landings. It features a single-pull trigger, requires three AA batteries, and can fly up to 100 feet.
— The owner of Kid’s Center in Tucson, Ariz., told TDmonthly they ordered from ASTRA 2010 a Kid Galaxy “back yard flyer that we had not seen operational before” — one of their favorite products of the show.
— In a November 2011 survey Lisa LeStrange, owner of Lucky Duck Toys in Wayne, Pa., told TDmonthly that their "Top selling flying toy is Backyard Flyer by Kid Galaxy...Depends on the season, but in warm weather we sell maybe 10 per month."

This mini Alloy 3.5 channel helicopter is a premium precision RC aircraft that can be charged via battery or by USB connection. The L99267 also includes a Gyroscopic control chip that maximizes stability during flight.
— Kim Emigh, manager of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly that "We do not sell many, if any, hobby items;" however, "We did bring in the Cobra RC Helicopter this year."
— Though Kim Emigh, VP of e-commerce at Growing Tree Toys in State College, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2012 survey that they don't carry many hobby items, she said they have the Cobra Elite Helicopter and it sells well.

Replicating a T-33A Shooting Star — the two-seat trainer version of the USAF’s first combat-capable jet fighter stationed in 1953 Korea — this 1:72 scale die cast airplane features engraved panel lines and simulated rivets, a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, prototypical wingtip fuel tanks and wing-mounted bombs, optional-position landing gear, and authentic markings, including "The Red Devil" painted on the front wheel well doors. Its wingspan measures 6.25".

Replicating a Grumman F9F-2B Panther flown by the U.S. Marines' VMF-311 "Tomcats" in 1952 Korea, this 1:72 scale die cast airplane features engraved panel and hatch lines, a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy, four 20mm cannons mounted in the nose, prototypical wing roots with detailed engine air intakes, wing-mounted HVAR rockets, optional-position landing gear, and authentic "panther head" nose markings. Its wingspan measures 6.25".

The Delta wing style of the Back Yard Flyer Vector is ready to launch in seconds for fast paced flying. Kids wear the high performance stealth charger on their wrists to fully charge the Back Yard Flyer Vector in 10 seconds for up to a 45 second flight. Requires 3 "AA" batteries, not included.

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.

Replicating "Feeble Eagle," the P-51D Mustang flown by 18½-victory ace Lt. Col. Glenn Eagleston, has the following features: engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with a sliding canopy and a removable pilot figure; a rotating propeller; movable wing flaps and an opening radiator coolant scoop; two styles of removable drop tanks; optional-position landing gear; and authentic markings, including Eagleston's trademark eagle on the fuselage and victory symbols. It has a 9.25" wingspan and includes a display stand. "[The] 1/48 scale Mustangs reach a whole new level of accuracy with this limited edition release from Hobby Master," Sarah Broadwater, Marketing, Historic Sales, told TDmonthly.