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September 2009 Notable Toys — Collectibles3-D Bookmark – Waterworld From: MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS, INC Other products from MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS, INC
This bookmark features a colorful palette of the world under the sea, with an eye-catching three-dimensional effect. — Gary Green of Toy Box of Asheville in North Carolina told TDmonthly in summer 2009 that his store sells 60 to 70 of these bookmarks per month. “It seems to me we do a reorder once a month with them. It's not something people come to the store for, but it's so eye-catching that it stands out,” he said. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25439 (added 9/30/2009) . These small cupcake erasers with removable parts are available as a trio and in single packs. — Three of 38 specialty retailers named Iwako erasers as a best-selling novelty item in late summer 2009. Going into the holiday season 2009 (late fall), two of 44 retailers named the erasers among their absolute best sellers. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25435 (added 9/30/2009) . Lightweight and child friendly, this farm animal collection features an Irish Draft Mare, a ewe, a Boer nanny goat, a sow (featured here) and a Holstein cow. They range in size from 4.5” to 8” in length. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Each figure provides educational information in 5 languages including Spanish for the largest minority market in the U.S. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25431 (added 9/29/2009) . Mixis™ Limited Edition Sunshine Collectible Play Dolls (Emerald, Rosa, Opal and Houda) come in the same reusable keepsake package; are wearing beautiful casual dresses, a pair of handmade espadrilles and a matching purse. Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25407 (added 9/23/2009) . Age Range: 14 and up SKU or Item #: 55431 Gender: Boys And Girls
This assortment of 12 genuine die-cast replicas of real construction vehicles are each individually packaged in a collectible display case. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25398 (added 9/22/2009) . Age Range: 14 and up SKU or Item #: 58008 Gender: Boys And Girls
At 1:87 scale, this UPS Delivery Truck features authentic UPS colors and decorations, an operational back door that rolls up, wheels that move and can be steered, and interior details in the cabin and also in the truck's cargo bay. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25397 (added 9/22/2009) . Age Range: 14 and up SKU or Item #: 55057 Gender: Boys And Girls
The 1:50 Caterpillar 924G features a single piece boom-style lift arm that raises and lowers, three interchangeable work tools including bucket, adjustable pallet forks, and material arm that extends and retracts, authentic rolling wheels and tire tread design, and authentic decorations. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25396 (added 9/22/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) The ominous night holds untold secrets in it’s shadows in between the moonlight and fog. Hazel is a creature of the night and she loves to be mischievous. This limited edition treasure is sure to be one of the hottest and in demand dolls for some time to come, so order now! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25390 (added 9/17/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) Konnichi-wa! Hello and welcome! As the spring sun warms the day, the cherry tree comes to life full of beautiful cherry blossoms that make you smile and gaze in wonder. My name, Sakura, translated means cherry blossom. I look forward to sharing times of happiness with you. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25389 (added 9/17/2009) . Wholesale Price: (Log in to view) A day by the shore and sea is what pleases Marina. She’s set her sights on nautical adventure and wants you to join her in her quest for fun on the high seas! This limited edition treasure is sure to be one of the hottest and in demand dolls for some time to come, so order now! ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25388 (added 9/17/2009) . 10" Tungar The Tiger. Tales 4 Tomorrow™. Tungar likes to roam the jungle alone, and he loves swimming in cool pools and rivers. Home: India. Eco-friendly plush endangered animals come alive in a virtual world, www.tales4tomorrow.com, where you create a better “Tomorrow” for them. Eco-Plush animals with 100% soy and cotton coat. Tales 4 Tomorrow™ is an online virtual habitat creator that includes games, videos, a store and more. Fun activity cards include puzzles, temporary tattoos, fun facts and more. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25362 (added 9/16/2009) . It’s a Pawparazzi Makeover. Pawparazzi pets are showing their personality and style in the fun, colorful new packaging. These new Pawparazzi box sets tell kids about the personality of each celebrity pet and include a collectible, pop-out trading card filled with fun pet facts. The inside of the box is even designed to look like a stage so celebrity performances are right at kids’ fingertips. Includes: pet, purse, leash, collar, blanket, magazine, note pad, and trading card. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25339 (added 9/11/2009) . Age Range: 10 and up Launch Date: August 2007 Gender: Boys And Girls
Sankore Mosque is one of three ancient mud mosques composing the famous University of Timbuktu in West Africa. This 1/150 scale model measures 10" x 8.7" x 4" when assembled. Launch date: August 2007. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25223 (added 8/28/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up Launch Date: December 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Toy Story pens come in three styles: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Little Green Men. "Toy Story Talking Pens will be launching just in time for the re-release of 'Toy Story' 1 & 2 and the release of 'Toy Story 3' in 2010. Launch date: December 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25188 (added 8/28/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 54007 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Texan Bull is part of the Farm Life Series by Papo, featuring detailed artwork on hand-painted figurines. Launch date: April 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25168 (added 8/27/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 56005 Launch Date: April 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This hand-painted Turtle Caouanne is a 2009 addition to the Papo Sea Animals Collection. "The realism, poses, movement, detail and quality that Papo offers," set these figurines apart, Brian Shackelton, operations manager for Hotaling Imports, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25167 (added 8/27/2009) . Age Range: 3 and up SKU or Item #: 50043 Launch Date: September 2006 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Papo Lioness with cub is created with detail and designed to authentically display how lionesses really carry around their cubs. "[The] Papo wildlife series is easily the best-quality figure for the price," Brian Shackelton, operations manager for Hotaling Imports, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 15, 2006. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25166 (added 8/27/2009) . Baby "I Love Lucy" Doll in Vitameatavegamin Dress - Episode 30 From: PRECIOUS KIDS/FUN TOYS Other products from PRECIOUS KIDS/FUN TOYS
Age Range: 6 and up SKU or Item #: 45105 Launch Date: September 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
This "I Love Lucy" doll was made to resemble Lucille Ball when she was a baby and to serve as a memory of Lucy's famous TV episode (No. 30) when she did a commercial to promote a tonic called Vitameatavegamin. It is available in limited quantity. Launch date: September 30, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25135 (added 8/27/2009) . Tynies are glass collectibles, introduced in 2008 with 40 different styles. New styles are released three times per year. Each Tynies has a name — each name is three letters. First edition Tynies come on a cardboard base that can be removed by soaking in water for about one minute. Because Tynies are handmade, they vary in color and shape. — Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works in Charleston, S.C., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that Tynies are her best selling keepsake item. They sell about 200 per month in each store. — In a Summer 2012 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly Tynies were their best selling collectibles. Elmer Carranza, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell 8-10 Tynies each month. — In an August 2013 survey Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that Tynies are one of the store's best-selling collectible lines. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25105 (added 8/25/2009) . Age Range: 6 and up SKU or Item #: #14111 Gender: Boys And Girls
Printies™ Design Studio kits and refill packs are created as affordable at-home activity kits that allow children to take their online design creations offline like never before. Using their home PCs, inkjet printers and special patent-pending Printies™ fabric sheets, children can bring their online designs to life as soft, 3-D, collectible stuffed toys. It’s simple: they design online at MyPrinties.com, print on both sides of Printies fabric sheets with any inkjet printer, tear along the perforated shape and pop out the Printies design, stuff it, and put it on display. Launch date: Fall 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25056 (added 8/19/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up SKU or Item #: 02010 Launch Date: January 2010 Gender: Boys And Girls
While Octopi may look like just another plush toy, but stored in its head is a family dice game and a distinctive treasure. Grippa’s game is Sink or Swim, for two to four players. During a turn, players roll dice and try to score points to collect seashells. Whoever has the most shells at the end of the game wins. "Each Octopi has a unique look, personality, dice game and treasure that support the collectibility value of the item," Steve Hart, co-founder of FunHub Creative, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24982 (added 8/19/2009) . The fierce AT-TE, which stands for All Terrain Tactical Enforcer, is a six-legged walking tank equipped to take to any landscape and deploy Clone troops into battle. The model has articulated legs, electronic walking sounds, a firing main blaster cannon with electronic sounds, and six laser turrets. When adjusting one of the four front cannons, the rest of them move to target together. When the auto-deploy hatch is activated, recorded Clone Wars trooper phrases play. — In July 2009, three of 49 retailers told TDmonthly the Star Wars license accounts for their best-selling collectibles. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24940 (added 8/18/2009) . Alexander the Trademark Bear From: STEIFF NORTH AMERICA Other products from STEIFF NORTH AMERICA
Seventeen inches tall, Alexander the Trademark Bear is covered in rich, gray-tipped alpaca fiber. His jointed limbs move and his paws are padded with Belleseime Ultrasuede. He wears a medallion inscribed with the 1947 version of Steiff’s recognizable logo, and is the second in a series of bears commemorating different versions of the evolving logo. — Michelle Smith, owner of Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore., said in July 2009 that Steiff is one of her collectible mainstays. “We're considering doing a Steiff event to really let people know we have it.” — Three of 49 retailers told TDmonthly in summer 2009 that Steiff plush is their top-selling collectible line. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24939 (added 8/18/2009) . This interchangeable charm features a full-color image and a round clasp. Full length including clasp is 1.5". Launch date: March 2004. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24929 (added 8/13/2009) .
ActionJetz minijetz are cool diecast planes that each come with a secret code card. With it, kids and parents can chat, play and learn new stuff in the online world of ActionJetz. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24924 (added 8/11/2009) .
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