TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Licensed Products Product Category

James Dean - Cowboy Version by SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

The 12” limited-time, collectible figure depicts legendary Hollywood actor James Dean. The figure comes with amazing details, full articulation and plenty of accessories, including fabric clothes, a cowboy hat, a cigarette and a leather-like belt with buckle. Launch date: 2nd Qtr 2008 4/3/2008 (Price: $114.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Three Stooges In Your Pocket® by EMANATION INC.

Featuring inspirational quotes and the timeless wisdom of three of America's most influential icons - Larry, Curly, and Moe.

Includes the sayings...


Suggested Retail Price: $10.00 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Rocky In Your Pocket® by EMANATION INC.

Featuring the ultimate underdog of American film – Rocky Balboa includes the following song lines and sayings...

Includes the sayings...


Suggested Retail Price: $10.00 4/1/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Elmo's World Ball Zone by PLAYHUT INC.

The 30” x 30” x 34” ball zone can accommodate up to three children and comes with 50 magic Balls. The ball zone features patented EZT Twist Technology for easy set up, a zip-up door, a top entrance and a mesh carrying bag for easy storage and transport. 3/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer Mega Maze by PLAYHUT INC.

The 92” x 28” x 42” maze consists of one large play cube, one small play cube and two play tunnels. The maze also features a patented EZT Twist Technology for easy set up, a carrying case for easy storage and transport, a mesh window and structure expansion capability. Up to four children can fit comfortably inside the maze. 3/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Cars Bed Slumber Lounger by PLAYHUT INC.

This Lightning McQueen slumber bag measures 70”L x 28”W and features a soft tricot liner, a slide zipper, an inflatable pillow and 16 ounces of polyester hollow fiberfill for a warmer, cozier nap. The slumber lounger converts easily from a lounge chair to a naptime hammock. 3/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Princess 5' Tunnel by PLAYHUT INC.

The play tunnel measures 60” x 18” x 42”. It features coil springs for easy set-up, interior padding for comfort and safety and a convenient carrying case for easy transport. 3/27/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Clickables™ Fairy Jewelry Box by TECHNO SOURCE

Patent-pending Clickables technology magically connects toys with Disney’s virtual worlds, seamlessly bringing online worlds, offline play and real-world friends together. The Pixie Dust eJewelry Collection includes a magical jewelry box, a charm necklace and three exclusive Disney Fairies charms powered by Clickables technology. When a girl touches a charm to the Clickables center of her jewelry box, Pixie Dust sparkles and music plays as the jewelry box comes alive. Each charm unlocks a unique fairy gift at the Pixie Hollow website, including exclusive clothing and décor. Launch date: Fall 2008. 3/26/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas-Shaped Floor Puzzle by RAVENSBURGER

The 24-piece puzzle measures 27” x 33” when assembled. The puzzle comes in the shape of Thomas the Tank.
— Of 45 retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in early 2008, 40 percent named Ravensburger as their stores’ most popular manufacturer of puzzles.
— When it comes to puzzles, “Ravensburger is the best,” Susan Blanton, owner of Pufferbellies in Staunton, Va., told TDmonthly.
— According to Jacob Talkington, manager of Toy Joy in Austin, Texas, his store does well with Thomas the Tank puzzles. 3/24/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Charlotte's Web - Wilbur Beanie Buddy by TY INC.

The 12” plush pig is based on the character Wilbur, from the book Charlotte’s Web. A beanie baby version of Wilbur is also available. 3/21/2008 (Price: $11.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora Mermaid - Beanie Baby by TY INC.

Based on the television series “Dora the Explorer,” Dora is here transformed into a mermaid, ready for a deep sea adventure. The toy measures 8” in length. 3/21/2008 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Max & Ruby - Ruby Beanie Baby by TY INC.

The toy is modeled after Ruby, the rabbit from the book and animated television series “Max & Ruby.” Ruby measures 8” in length and wears her puffy sleeved purple shirt with her yellow dress. A Max beanie baby is also available.
— In late Spring 2011, two out of 15 retailers surveyed said that Beanie Babies were their best-selling plush. "We still sell Beanie Babies... there's such a large variety and they're still very low in price," Colette Shockley, owner of The Littlest Princess in Norcross, GA told TDmonthly. She sells 10-12 each month. 3/21/2008 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Garfield & Pooky - Ty Classic by TY INC.

Garfield sits 15” tall and holds his bear Pooky. 3/21/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bratz Kidz™ 18pc Hopscotch Set by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The game comes with eleven foam mats that interlock together like a puzzle, four heart-shaped hopscotch markers, three colorful chalks and a clear vinyl bag for easy storage and transport. Each die-cut mat is numbered for easy assembly and comes art that kids can punch out and use as a stencil. The game is great for indoor or outdoor play. 3/20/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shrek® Bowling by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

In this bowling game, the character pins Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, Puss in Boots, Gingy and Pinocchio sing and talk until they are knocked down. The character pins can be set to both sing and talk as players bowl, or taunt players in unique ways as players attempt to knock them down. The game is perfect for indoor or outdoor use, and comes with a sound box-equipped vinyl bowling mat, six character pins, one bowling ball and eight outdoor ground stakes. 3/20/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Don't Forget The Lyrics Game by HASBRO INC.

The game is based on the television show by the same name, where contestants attempt to fill in the missing lyrics in hundreds of popular songs. The game includes 400 lyric cards, card reader sleeve, a game board, four money marker pawns, nine category markers, one “backup singer” pawn, one “two words” pawn, one “three lines” pawn, twelve $10,000 tokens, a pad, pencils and a card tray. 3/19/2008 (Price: $22.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Turbo Tooth Tunes - High School Musical 2 Cast (All For One) - Soft by HASBRO INC.

The musical toothbrush features sound technology that sends sound vibrations from the bristles through one’s teeth, so that the music is audible and clear. Simply press the button, wait for the beep and then brush away. To increase the volume, simply increase brushing pressure. The soft-bristled brush plays two full minutes of the song “All For One” sung by the cast of the movie, “High School Musical 2.” Another “High School Musical 2” toothbrush with the song “What Time Is It” is also available, as are Hannah Montana and Cheetah Girls versions. Batteries are built in. 3/18/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hannah Montana 100-Piece Puzzle 2-Pack by HASBRO INC.

Each of the two puzzles in the set depicts a different image of “Hannah Montana” star Miley Cyrus. Each puzzle contains 100 pieces and measures 10” x 13” when assembled. 3/18/2008 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Princess Spinning Wishes Game by HASBRO INC.

Players can either play the part of Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella or Belle in this Disney Princess game. The object of the game is for players to make their wishes come true and find the gift her prince has left for her. The game is intended for two to four players. 3/18/2008 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Team Tins Mints - Angels by NEW WORLD MANAGEMENT INC.

Each heavy-gauge metal Team Tin contains 2.1 oz. of mint candy from Kalfany Suesse Werbung GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. The collection features high-quality logos of official Major League Baseball teams. Team Tins are available in the following options: 10-piece shelf box, 24-piece gravity-fed display, 75-piece single team set-up display, and 75-piece co-packed dual-team display. Launch date: 2008. 3/17/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Team Tins Mints - Dodgers by NEW WORLD MANAGEMENT INC.

Each heavy-gauge metal Team Tin contains 2.1 oz. of mint candy from Kalfany Suesse Werbung GmbH & Co. KG in Germany. The collection features high-quality logos of official Major League Baseball teams. Team Tins are available in the following options: 10-piece shelf box, 24-piece gravity-fed display, 75-piece single team set-up display, and 75-piece co-packed dual-team display. Launch date: 2008. 3/17/2008 (Price: $3.99)

Hannah Montana Harmony Headboard by DELTA ENTERPRISE CORP.

This denim headboard has accent stitching in metallic silver and purple, plus rhinestone inlay and LED lights behind an appliqué guitar. Girls can connect their MP3 player to the dock and then listen to music through the two speakers and an amplified sub woofer. Launch date: Summer 2008. 3/17/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Deluxe Shell Shiftin' Figure - Mike by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.

Mike comes with articulated joints and a developed exoskeleton armor that transforms from a free standing, motor driven robot to a free rolling, motor driven vehicle. Four different exoskeleton armor robots are available, and each with its own Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle action figure. Launch date: 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $24.99)

Basic Figure Assortment – Sliding Cera Figure by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.

The Basic Figure collection of sliding characters includes Cera, Littlefoot, Ducky and Ruby. Each character features wheels and pullback motor action. 3/10/2008 (Price: $7.99)

Stars Wars mimobot - Boba Fett by MIMOCO INC.

This designer USB flash drive is available in 1-, 2- and 4-gigabyte models that come preloaded with Star Wars content, including screensavers, wallpapers and avatars. Respective MSRPs for the different memory capacities are $49.95, $69.95 and $109.95. 3/7/2008 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]