TDmonthly's Toy Fair 2007 Preview
Category: Trading Cards

Xeko Mission: China by MATTER GROUP LLC

The animal trading card game stimulates kids’ interest in math, science and nature. Players use cards to match wits against opponents, casting actual animal species as the heroes and basing game play on fragile ecosystem relationships. The starter-set game includes 130 cards, an oversized game mat, a rule book and play guides, all packaged in a heavy-duty storage box decorated with imagery reflective of ancient Chinese culture. This product received a 2008 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: July 2008. 12/11/2007 (Price: $24.99)

Bella Sara Holiday by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

Bella Sara Collector Tin. Includes 1 embossed Collector Tin, 5 Card Packs total: 1 from each of the 4 card sets to date (First Series, Second Series, Northern Lights and Ancient Lights), plus 1 bonus Second Series pack, and 1 bonus “shiny” foil card. ( Watch Video) 10/10/2007

Bella Sara Ancient Lights by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

The strong, beautiful horses of Bella Sara™ Ancient Lights have traveled through history to bring their wisdom to you. New horses, including Nike, Venus, Juno and Athena, join Bella, Jewel and Fiona to encourage imagination and positive traits such as courage and kindness. Rich myths from Greece and Rome, told and retold for centuries, bring life to these legendary new additions to your stable. 10/10/2007

Bella Sara Northern Lights by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

The horses of Bella Sara Northern Lights — born of Nordic and Celtic myths — roamed the land, inspiring hearts and minds. Each of the five collectable trading cards in this pack comes with a code that allows girls to log on to the Bella Sara website and interact with virtual versions of their horse friends. “Bella Sara cards…encourage imagination and reinforce positive self-image through sayings such as ‘Beauty comes from within,’” Hidden City Games Sales and Marketing Coordinator Keith R. Luttschwager told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. 10/10/2007 (Price: $1.99)

Pokémon Trading Card Game: Diamond & Pearl – Mysterious Treasures by POKEMON USA

With these new Diamond & Pearl Pokémon cards, players will discover new game-play options such as Pokémon with Berries, new Fossils and a parallel set with holographic images. The collection is compatible with previous releases, includes more than 120 new cards and features two theme decks, “Armor Fortress” and “Skull Charge.” Each booster pack includes 10 randomly inserted game cards. 9/7/2007

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 10th Anniversary Premium Trading Cards by INKWORKS

A new 90-card premium base set from Inkworks includes images from the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series that have never before appeared on trading cards. The product also includes randomly inserted Pieceworks costume cards, a special Propworks card that includes a slice of the stake used on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and much more. Cards are available in packs of eight, as shown. “This set gives collectors the opportunity to own pieces of costumes and a stake from the show as well as cards that offer exclusive insights into the series from creator Joss Whedon,” Any Modlin of Inkworks PR told TDmonthly. 8/16/2007 (Price: $3.49)

Webkinz Trading Cards by GANZ

Kids can collect, trade and play awesome games with these cards. The first series of Webkinz Trading Cards includes 80 base-set cards featuring favorite Webkinz pets, characters, items and recipes to collect and enjoy. Kids can also collect three exciting subsets of cards: Challenge Cards, Curio Shop Curiosities and Webkinz Doodlez. Each set comes with 10 packs of cards and six cards per pack. Other amounts and booster packs are also available.
— When asked about the current hot-seller in her store, Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys & Books in Scottsdale, Ariz., said, "Webkinz of all kinds —from the Googles and Chihuahua to the trading card games and booster packs."
— “I would probably have to say any Webkinz by Ganz accessories,” Bill DeFusco, owner of Toyz Toy Store in Chesire, Conn., told TDmonthly, when asked about what he predicted would be his store’s most popular stocking stuffer. “Whatever accessories for Webkinz can be found—lip glosses, body spritz, trading cards.”
—Eleven of 58 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly cited Webkinz accessories as highly popular stocking-stuffer items. 7/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bella Sara 2nd Series – 36 Card Packs by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

These cards allow girls to collect their favorite Bella Sara horses, play fun card games with their friends, and read each horse’s special message. The series includes “wise warriors,” swimming, flying and fantasy horses. It also features rare, extra-special foil horse cards. Girls can even visit the Bella Sara website to care for and play with their horses online. 7/19/2007

Bella Sara 2nd Series by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

The Bella Sara Second Series features new swimming, flying and fantasy horses. Bella Sara Second Series is a unique new trading card game and online environment for girls that features uplifting messages, such as “Beauty Comes From Within.” Each blister-packed card pack contains five random horse and/or energy cards and one random activity card; the Bella Sara Second Series set contains 130 cards total. The corresponding Bella Sara website enables girls to nurture their virtual horses, play games and explore a magical online world. This product is a Spring 2007 Dr. Toy Best Product Award winner and a 2007 iParenting Media Excellent Product Award winner. Launch date: March 2007.
— “Bella Sara’s positive messages make it a rare product that is uplifting for girls and one that parents can feel comfortable introducing to their daughters,” Andre Lawless, director of marketing for Hidden City Games, told TDmonthly. 1/4/2007

LOST™: Revelations by INKWORKS

LOST fans - the wait is over. LOST: Revelations is now available. Trying to catch up on all the clues and characters from the first two seasons of LOST? Here's your chance to review the series or see if you missed anything. All captured in the new trading card release LOST: REVELATIONS. 9/12/2006

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Memories by INKWORKS

The most memorable Buffy moments – in one unbelievable collection for the first time! This beautiful 90-card set (previously announced as an 81-card base set!) depicts the scariest, the most passionate and the very sorrowful memories of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, spanning all seven seasons and including all your favorite characters! 9/12/2006