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August 2010 Notable Toys — Die-Cast





Age Range: 3 and up
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Vehicles - Small Toy



With realistic, modern details shrunk down to a size that fits in the palm of a child's hand, the Service Center 5-Pack of Matchbox cars from Mattel brings the excitement of city streets within reach.  Tow truck, fuel tanker semi, heavy duty pickup and the other members of the set are completed with believable branding.  Matchbox cars can be collected or traded, and their durable die-cast construction will stand up to plenty of play.
— “[Matchbox] is a good price point for our store,” said Mike Snyder, manager of The Game Place in Charlottesville, Va. Snyder said his wife refers to Matchbox cars as “reward toys”.
— Out of 38 retailers, four said Matchbox cars from Mattel are their top-selling die-cast item, reporting sales averaging 40 per month during a July 2010 survey.
— In a Summer 2012 survey about die-cast toys, Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that they sell about 12 of this Matchbox car 5 pack each month.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30327      (added 8/30/2010)
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Age Range: 3 and up
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Vehicles - Small Toy
Cars



The Hot Tunerz 5-Pack of Hot Wheels cars from Mattel features five different models and five sharp paint jobs on realistic street racing cars.  The free-rolling cars are modeled to a detailed 1:64 scale, and are a great starter or addition to a collection of other Hot Wheels cars.
—“You can't have a toy store without Hot Wheels,” said Sue Hottel, owner of No Kidding in Mattapoisett, Mass., in July 2010.
— Six out of 38 retailers said Hot Wheels are a best-selling item during a July 2010 survey of top-selling die-cast items.
— Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that her best-selling die-cast is "Hot wheel cars, both singles and 5 or 6 packs." She sells about 36 each month.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30326      (added 8/30/2010)
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Age Range: 3 and up
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Vehicles - Small Toy
Cars



Few vehicles on the city streets captivate children as much as the garbage truck.  This big modern semi, detailed at a 1:43 scale and complete with an opening back hatch, lets kids have their very own to drive around the towns of their imagination.  The pull-back motor sends it zipping off on its route.
— Eight out of 38 retailers surveyed in July 2010 by TDmonthly said Schylling is their top-selling die-cast line.
— "We sell the small cars and trucks by Schylling every day," Grafton Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., told TDmonthly in a 2011 survey.
— Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo & Company in Denver, Col., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that "Schylling has some of the best die-cast pricing along with Toysmith."
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30325      (added 8/30/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55262
Launch Date: October 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



The 320D L delivers power, durability and pinpoint control. It’s a workhorse machine at construction sites the world over. Model dimensions: 4-3/8 x 1-1/2 x 2-3/8 in.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30303      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55261
Launch Date: October 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



With its large, centered operator station and expansive glass area, the 772 truck sets the standard for operator visibility in a 50 ton truck. It’s also the fastest Cat off-highway truck, with a top loaded speed of 49.5 mph. Model dimensions: 4 x 2-3/8 x 1-3/4 in.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30302      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55274
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Caterpillar recently introduced the 374D to replace the 365C excavator, one of the most popular machines in the company’s history. The 374D combines improved fuel efficiency with higher performance, easier serviceability and greater operator comfort.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30301      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55273
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Cat F-Series Mining trucks combine a heritage of global leadership with today’s most advanced technologies for performance, safety, durability and comfort. The 793F truck has a nominal payload capacity of 250 tons.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30300      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55272
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Cat pipelayers have been the standard of the worldwide pipelining industry for decades. The 587T is the flagship of the line, having a 202,000-pound lift capacity.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30299      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55264
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



M-Series motor graders set the worldwide standard for performance and precision. The 24M model is the largest in the line, with a gross vehicle weight of more than 137,000 pounds and a 24-foot-wide moldboard.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30298      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55255
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Caterpillar’s Governmental & Defense Products division supports military customers with earthmoving and construction machines developed specifically to deliver high productivity and exceptional durability — while working in some of the world’s most demanding environments. This detailed 1:50 scale Cat® machine die-cast model is precisely presented in the “Desert Tan” paint scheme one would see at bases camps airfields and other military locations around the globe.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30297      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55254
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Caterpillar’s Governmental & Defense Products division supports military customers with earthmoving and construction machines developed specifically to deliver high productivity and exceptional durability — while working in some of the world’s most demanding environments. This detailed 1:50 scale Cat® machine die-cast model is precisely presented in the “Desert Tan” paint scheme one would see at bases camps airfields and other military locations around the globe.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30296      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55253
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Caterpillar’s Governmental & Defense Products division supports military customers with earthmoving and construction machines developed specifically to deliver high productivity and exceptional durability — while working in some of the world’s most demanding environments. This detailed 1:50 scale Cat® machine die-cast model is precisely presented in the “Desert Tan” paint scheme one would see at bases camps airfields and other military locations around the globe.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30295      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55252
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Caterpillar’s Governmental & Defense Products division supports military customers with earthmoving and construction machines developed specifically to deliver high productivity and exceptional durability — while working in some of the world’s most demanding environments. This detailed 1:50 scale Cat® machine die-cast model is precisely presented in the “Desert Tan” paint scheme one would see at bases camps airfields and other military locations around the globe.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30294      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55251
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Caterpillar’s Governmental & Defense Products division supports military customers with earthmoving and construction machines developed specifically to deliver high productivity and exceptional durability — while working in some of the world’s most demanding environments. This detailed 1:50 scale Cat® machine die-cast model is precisely presented in the “Desert Tan” paint scheme one would see at bases camps airfields and other military locations around the globe.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30293      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
SKU or Item #: 55250
Launch Date: December 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



Caterpillar’s Governmental & Defense Products division supports military customers with earthmoving and construction machines developed specifically to deliver high productivity and exceptional durability — while working in some of the world’s most demanding environments. This detailed 1:50 scale Cat® machine die-cast model is precisely presented in the “Desert Tan” paint scheme one would see at bases camps airfields and other military locations around the globe.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 30292      (added 8/27/2010)
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Age Range: 3 and up
Category: Die-Cast
Preschool
Licensed Products



Take-n-Play Thomas diecast railway models are high-quality replicas that measure 3” to 5” long. They are compatible with the discontinued Take-Along Thomas trains.
— Take-n-Play Thomas items were top sellers at Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego in summer 2010. “Hiro is still the most sought-after engine since last year when the Great Discovery movie came out,” President Cynthia Wyatt told TDmonthly.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 29826      (added 7/28/2010)
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Age Range: 3 and up
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Wooden Toys
Rail Roads & Trains
Die-Cast



A die-cast model of Sodor's cheerful green engine, Learning Curve's Battery-Powered Percy brings life to a child's wooden railway. With an easy start button and glowing headlights, the four-wheel-drive engine powers itself around the track and can even pull other cars. It requires one AA battery (not included).
― “There's quite a bit [of growth] in the battery powered engine category with … the Learning Curve items,” said Keith Schumacker, manager of Talbot's Toyland in San Mateo, Calif., when asked about his best-selling battery-operated toys during a summer 2010 survey.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 29640      (added 7/21/2010)
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Age Range: 8 and up
Target Age Range: 9 to 12
Specialty: Yes (as of 2010)
Made in: China
SKU or Item #: 12828
Launch Date: August 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast
Collectibles
Vehicles - Small Toy



This licensed 1:18 scale special edition die cast replica features a detailed engine, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics and custom license plate.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 29422      (added 7/9/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
Target Age Range: 13 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2010)
Made in: China
SKU or Item #: 675P
Launch Date: February 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Vehicles - Small Toy
Die-Cast
Hobby Goods



This 2009 Chevy Suburban SUV Presidential Escort Vehicle, fully licensed by GM and the U.S. government, is carefully re-created in highly collectible die-cast. The model measures 5.5" x 1.75" x 1.75". Features include front articulated doors revealing an authentic detailed interior, rolling wheels, and Presidential seals and flags. The model is detailed with Presidential license plate #44 on the rear and USA1 on the front.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 29210      (added 6/28/2010)
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Age Range: 14 and up
Specialty: Yes (as of 2010)
Made in: China
SKU or Item #: Item #600B
Launch Date: February 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Collectibles
Miniatures
Die-Cast



GM's 2009 Presidential limousine, built on a truck chassis and Cadillac body, is known as "The Beast" for its incredible armored weight. This exclusively licensed replica comes on a collector's base and features opening doors revealing authentic interior details.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 29207      (added 6/28/2010)
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Age Range: 8 and up
SKU or Item #: 3943
Launch Date: June 2010
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



3943 Sun Star Modern Rally - Ford Focus RS WRC07 Race Car F.Duval/P.Pivato #8 (3rd Rallye Deutschland 2008 ). 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ford Focus RS WRC07 racing car is a 9.25"L x 3.5"W x 2.75"H die-cast metal car with openable doors & hood. Turnable front wheels, steering function, detailed interior, engine & chassis. Mounted on a display stand. Modern Rally collectibles. This Ford Focus RS WRC07 is manufactured by Sunstar. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14"L x 6.5"W x 6"H.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 29173      (added 6/25/2010)
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Maisto Special Edition - 2009 Mercedes Benz E-Class Hard Top with Sunroof. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model.