November 2008 Notable Toys — Collectibles

The collectible metal tin features the Los Angeles Dodgers logo and is packed with 2.1 ounces of hard-boiled mint-flavored candies. Each tin is individually hologrammed, and are available in single or multiple team assortments.

The collectible metal tin features the Boston Red Sox logo and is packed with 2.1 ounces of hard-boiled mint-flavored candies. Each tin is individually hologrammed, and are available in single or multiple team assortments.

The collectible metal tin features the New York Yankees logo and is packed with 2.1 ounces of hard-boiled mint-flavored candies. Each tin is individually hologrammed, and are available in single or multiple team assortments.

Peanuts appeals to every generation with its simple everyday wisdoms, wit and unique perspective on life. With enduring icons like Snoopy and Charlie Brown, Peanuts has made an indelible mark on popular culture. Happiness is… the Peanuts gang!

“Welcome to a world of science, of fiction, of fantasy, and of science fiction fantasy. Welcome to the world of Futurama…Welcome to the world of tomorrow!” Bendable, Poseable toys included in box set: Fry, Leela, Professor Farnsworth, Bender, and Planet Express Spaceship (keychain).

From his humble Super 8 beginnings that smashed him upon TV screens nationwide on “Saturday Night Live”, to the unique spot that he now occupies in the nation’s consciousness, Mr. Bill has become a legend.

Super flexible, bendable, and poseable Gumby bendable toys are highly collectible. The first bendable Gumby sweeps the country in 1964. By 1966, Gumby sales break all records!

Designed by famed illustrator and Designer Toy pioneer James Jarvis, this series consists of new 4-inch versions of his popular King Ken character in six special color variants. Like many designer toys, King Ken Series 1 is packaged in a “mystery box” assortment – much like a trading card, each figure is packed in an identical box, so the actual figure inside is unknown until the box is opened. The series features five main color variations – two from the original 12" collectibles and three original colors – plus one special surprise “chase” figure. Launch date: November 2008.

These 3.75", fully articulated historical action figure warriors are highly detailed and accessorized with accurately rendered uniforms, armor and weapons. The collections features "unique play and collectible value born of perenially compelling, historical themes and a high level of poseability," Len Gatdula, product development manager for Unimax Toys, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

This poseable figurine with removable parts is part of the Shockini Robot Series. It is about 2.5" and comes with a paint set and stickers.

Mattel Super Elite 1/18 Scale Die Cast Replica of the 1966 Batmobile from the Batman television series. This is a very detailed and realistic limited edition reproduction of the real car. Features include special packaging and display base, plumbed and wired turbine engine with braided steel hoses. Highly detailed interior and dashboard with bat phone, cloth seat belts, and photo etched kick panels. Stainless steel rocket launchers (with rockets in tubes, non-firing) and realistic leather parachutes and bat computer in trunk. Photo etched aluminum valance screens in front and rear bumpers. Stainless trim on beacon light and turbine exhaust. Limited edition of 5100 pieces.

Kotobukiya and internet retailer Action Figure Xpress announce an all-new Iron Man Movie Fine Art Bust due out early in 2009.  The exclusive will be limited to just 500 pieces, along with a limited edition two-pack featuring both busts packaged together with a certificate of authenticity. The bust features Iron Man in his Mark II Armor with light up repulsor hand and marquee base. Launch date: 2009.

Japan's favorite furball is invading the United States and Dark Horse is helping to lead the charge. Dark Horse adds to their growing line of popular lined-page journals with a fascinating photographic treatment of our apple-hating friend Domo laying in the grass. If you like “Blythe”, you’ll love this.

One of today's most popular newspaper strips is Patrick McDonnell's beloved feature "Mutts." Dark Horse offers these figural versions of these zany critters. Larger figures and bookends are also available. Working directly with Patrick McDonnell and the sculptors at Yoe Studio, the PVC set features Earl, Mooch, Shtinky, and Guard Dog; the stars of the daily offering of animal antics. Packaged as a boxed set featuring special art from the creator, the set is perfect for toy collectors and any pet owner.

Dark Horse presents a Spirit mini-bust based on original concept art by Will Eisner. Modeled from an unpublished drawing from his archive as sculptor reference, thereby bringing Eisner's creation to life. Sculptor Tony Cipriano has captured the essence of Eisner's art perfectly. Included with this bust is a separate Central City manhole cover, to be placed on or near the bust by the consumer. First published in 1940, The Spirit kept newspaper audiences enthralled for more than thirty years with stories about a masked vigilante who fought crime with the blessing of the city's police commissioner.

A special deluxe package featuring Burton's hardcover book, The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy and Other Stories, packaged with a specially created figure of Voodoo Girl. The four PVC figure sets based on characters from the book have been available, but Voodoo Girl is being brought forward for the first time exclusively for this package, which is a deluxe 7" x 4" x 9-1/2" double-sided window box. One side displays the book cover and the other side frames the elaborately detailed figure.

In the years following World War II the major export from Japan wasn't electronic equipment, but toys, specifically tin toys. Crafted in the shapes of submarines, planes, trains, cars, and horses, one of the most popular motifs were toy robots. Constructed in virtually every shape imaginable from the 1940s throughout the 1960s, they ranged in appearance from horror to science fiction characters. Today, these toys are not only fondly remembered by collectors but are being re-created for a whole new generation. Capturing this period in history became a passion of painter Eric Joyner's and in Robots and Donuts he celebrates this forgotten era with images marrying the metal creations with images plucked from his imagination. And, almost always, with donuts. This book also features a look finto Joyner's painting style as well as a glimpse at some of his other non-robot themed artwork.

Never before and rarely seen artwork, outlines, and entire stories from Jeff Smith's Bone are collected in this full-color hardcover volume. Bone is an international publishing sensation with hundreds of thousands of loyal readers and no end in sight to its growing popularity. Now, for the first time anywhere, see the homemade comics, sketches, and grand plans that set this masterpiece of literary fantasy in motion. From there, take a tour through piles of promotional art, holiday cards, and pivotal storytelling moments from the revolutionary self-publishing years, where Bone went from "the little comic that could" to an industry leader that changed the face of comics. Finally, revel in the wonder of Bone as a complete 1300-page graphic novel, a work for the ages, filled with comedy and tragedy and adventure for generations to come.

Based on the new motion picture and television series The Clone Wars comes this quarterly, graphic-novella series from Dark Horse. Dark Horse’s first offering, “Shipyards of Doom,” is a digest-sized graphic novella written by Henry Gilroy, the head writer for the TV show, and illustrated by the prolific Fillbach Brothers.

In an inexplicable worldwide event, forty-seven extraordinary children were spontaneously born by women who’d previously shown no signs of pregnancy. Millionaire inventor Reginald Hargreeves adopted seven of the children; when asked why, his only explanation was, “To save the world.” These seven children form The Umbrella Academy, a dysfunctional family of superheroes with bizarre powers. Their first adventure at the age of ten pits them against an erratic and deadly Eiffel Tower, piloted by the fearsome zombie-robot Gustave Eiffel. Nearly a decade later, the team disbands, but when Hargreeves unexpectedly dies, these disgruntled siblings reunite just in time to save the world once again.

Larni poses on a crystal base showing off her stylish, festive attire that looks perfect at Christmas and beyond. The beautifully crafted 8" character doll lights up a room and is a stylish accent for any home. She is made from the finest stone resin. Launch date: October 11, 2008.

When kids talk to a playfully interactive Nintendogs Bark Back puppy, he takes action, barking, shaking his head and wagging his tail. There are four lovable breeds to choose from. "Nintendogs Bark Back Playful Pups are realistic puppies that simulate life-like movements which are based the best-selling, popular Nintendogs Nintendo DS video game," Phillip-Michael Lee, product manager for Commonwealth Toy & Novelty Co., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 15, 2009.

UbiPetz Monkeyz plush come to life on a favorite Nintendo DS Petz video game. The soft characters come with a secret code that allows them to come alive right on a DS game screen. Kids can collect multiple characters and have them all interact on the Petz Monkeyz House game, plus name their exclusive characters on the Petz Website, print out their personal profile, and download free stuff. Launch date: October 15, 2008.