August 2010 Notable Toys — Licensed Products

This intricately detailed bust is based on the original concept art from the Star Wars films.

This bust is based on the original concept art from the Star Wars films.

This 8" bust replicates the character from acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro's dark fairytale.

This 8" bust replicates the character from acclaimed director Guillermo Del Toro's dark fairytale.

This 10" rotocast animated action figure features 16 points of articulation and wears the film and comic character's signature trenchcoat.

This 15" truck is designed for smaller hands. It features easy-to-use functional loaders and dump boxes, in addition to free-rolling wheels and child-friendly designs.

This action figure is fully articulated and is designed to resemble UFC star Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell.

Jedi Master Plo Koon scours the space lanes for General Grievous’ ship, Malevolence, in  "Star Wars: The Clone Wars." This set includes 175 building pieces, a Plo Koon minifigure, an Astromech Droid minifigure and a cockpit ejection seat for ejecting minifigures from the finished 10" Starfighter.
— Karen Park, owner of Zaks Gifts in Manchester-By-the-Sea, Mass., told TDmonthly in Summer 2010 that her store sells about 20 to 30 LEGO Star Wars sets each week.
— Six of 38 specialty retailers named LEGO products an overall best seller in July 2010. Two of the six cited LEGO Star Wars as a popular product line.

This special edition Monopoly game for two to six players features the video game characters Mario, Donkey Kong, Zelda, Luigi, Ganon, Link and Kirby. Each is represented by a collectible pewter game token.

The classic game of chess takes a wacky turn with the Super Mario Brothers video game characters. This set features 32 highly-detailed authentic chess pieces and a themed chess board. Everything comes packed in a collector's tin.

From before "Toy Story" to beyond "Up!," this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia captures all the films, shorts, characters, history and information of Pixar Studios. Thousands of photographs and illustrations combine with behind-the-scenes information to form the  300-page Pixarpedia.

This fashion doll replicates the character from the series "Neon Genesis Evangelion." She wears her EVA plug suit uniform and comes with an extra outfit and doll stand. Pullip dolls are fully articulated and have big eyes that can blink and move from side to side.

This fashion doll precisely reproduces outfits from the film "Roman Holiday." The Pullip doll is modeled after Audrey Hepburn and stands 12." She wears a blouse, skirt, scarf, shoes and bonnet and comes with a doll stand. Pullip dolls are fully articulated and have big eyes that can blink and move from side to side.

Celebrating the martial artist's 70th anniversary, the 1:6 scale Bruce Lee Collectible Figure is specially crafted based Lee's 1973 "Enter the Dragon" film character. The figure comes with several sets of fists and film diorama backdrops.

This Star Wars LEGO set includes Luke Skywalker, Obi-Wan Kenobi, R2-D2, C-3PO and a sandtrooper. The landspeeder vehicle conceals a secret lightsaber compartment and measures 6" x 2" x 2".
— “We sell an amazing amount of LEGO,” Barbara Fineblum, owner of Barston’s Child’s Play in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in June 2010. Shanna Frieling, owner of Giggles Toy & More in Bozeman, Mont., agreed: “Legos are still the best sellers.”
— In a June 2010 survey of 40 retailers, six named LEGO a top seller for boys ages 4 to 12.
AWARDS: 2010 TDmonthly Top Seller (entire LEGO line)

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.

James likes to think of himself as a really splendid engine. This can occasionally lead to grandiose ideas about the sort of work suitable for such a noble creature, which invariably lands James in trouble. This engine measures 6” x 1.5” x 2”.
— Items from the wooden railway system were top sellers at Totally Thomas’ Toy Depot in San Diego, Cal. in the summer of 2010, according to Cindy Wyatt, president. “Since the Misty Island Rescue Movie is just making its debut, we expect to see our sales soar on Dash the Logging Engine and his buddies Bash and Captain,” she said.
— Thomas is a big hobby for little kids. Though she doesn't sell a lot during the year, ''I bring it in at Christmas time,'' said Jeanne McCullough, owner of The Children's Store in Boise, Idaho.

Candy dispensers shaped like your favorite train are ready for loading up with sweet treats.
— Thomas & Friends Pez candy dispensers were top sellers at Totally Thomas Toy Depot in San Diego as of July 2010, according to Cynthia Wyatt, president. “Yummy and collectible,” she said. “The perfect treat for any Thomas fan.”

This zipper pull features Hello Kitty dressed as a watermelon. It can be attached to clothing, bags or accessories.

This portable Connect Four game features a Hello Kitty theme. The game frame rolls up to become a take-along canister.

This 21-piece set includes all the Yo Gabba Gabba characters. Bath Buddies are foam "stickers" that stick to the bath tub and can be used again and again.

This play set transforms into a rock concert with a stage. It comes with buildable dancing figurines of the characters Muno and Plex. Designed for first-time builders, this set aims to help children develop fine motor skills and distinguish colors and shapes.

Each Mega Bloks Yo Gabba Gabba set comes with a buildable figurine that also dances and swings its arms up and down. Designed for first-time builders, this set aims to help children develop fine motor skills and distinguish colors and shapes.

This 23-piece set comes with built-in music and sounds. Included are dancing figures of the characters Brobee and Foofa. Designed for first-time builders, this set aims to help children develop fine motor skills and distinguish colors and shapes.