TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Vehicles - Small Toy Product Category

Maisto - Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Series 22 by TOY WONDERS INC.

The Series 22 motorcycles are die-cast on a 1:18 scale and measure approximately 5" x 2-1/2". These motorcycles feature die-cast metal, workable steering, a detailed and workable suspension and a kickstand. Each is individually packaged in a window display box. The Series 22 assortment includes a 1909 Twin 5D V-Twin, a 1962 FLH Duo Glide, a 1997 XLH Sportster 1200, a 1999 FXSTS Springer Softail, a 2000 FLSTF Fat Boy and a 2005 FLHTCUI Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Launch date: March 21, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Matchbox - Duesenberg Towncar Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1930 collectible model convertible is cast on a 1:43 scale. The car measures 4-1/2”L x 1-3/4” W x 1-1/2”H and sits on a display plaque inside a gallery display case. Launch date: March 21, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yatming - Oldsmobile Starfire Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1962 collectible model car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. It measures 11-3/4”L x 4”W x 3”H and features free wheels, workable steering, a 24-carat gold-plated fire engine coin and a hood, doors and a trunk that open and close. It comes individually packed in a window display box. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $59.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sun Star Platinum - Buick Limited Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1958 limited edition car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. The 12” model features doors, a hood and a trunk that can be opened. Each car comes pre-packed in its own window display box. Launch date: February 2008. 3/10/2008 (Price: $58.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tech Deck by SPIN MASTER TOYS

The “fingerboarding” phenomena expands with these miniature skateboards that measure 96mm in length. Each features real skateboard graphics and board shapes from real skateboard companies in the 1970’s, 1980s and 1990’s. Launch date: Spring 2008. 3/3/2008 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

M26 Pershing 1:72 Die Cast Model by Hobby Master

The replica of the 2nd Armored Division “Hell on Wheels" that helped capture nearly 300,000 Germans in the Ruhr Pocket is die-cast on a 1:72 scale. The 4-3/4” model features a rotating turret with an elevating gun, realistic tracks, authentic markings, separately applied plastic detail parts, a plastic display case and more. Launch date: February 2008. 3/3/2008 (Price: $22.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

F9F-2 Panther 1:48 Die Cast Model by Hobby Master

The replica of the "Paper Doll" - an F9F-2 Panther jet fighter flown by the "Pacemakers" during the Korean War – is cast on a 1:48 scale and comes with a display stand. The jet features a fully outfitted cockpit with a sliding canopy, a 9-1/2” wingspan, folding wings, removable wing-mounted bombs and rockets, retractable landing gear, authentic markings from 1951 and more. “This first ever 1:48 scale Panther features folding wings,” Sarah Broadwater, of Historic Sales (an exclusive Hobby Master U.S. distributor), told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2008. 3/3/2008 (Price: $69.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys – Speed Racer Assortment by TOY WONDERS INC.

The die-cast cars are modeled on a 1:43 scale. The metal racecars are 4" in length and feature pullback motor action. Each car is individually blister carded. The assortment includes the Mach 5 (white), Snake Oiler (purple) and Shooting Star (yellow). Launch date: February 2008. 2/26/2008 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Motor City Classics – Ford Woody Station Wagon by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1949 die-cast car is handcrafted on a 1:18 scale. The 11-1/2"L x 4"W x 3-1/2"H collectible metal car comes with wheels that can be steered, and a hood, a hatchback and doors that open and close. Launch date: February 2008. 2/25/2008 (Price: $42.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys - The Godfather - Cadillac Fleetwood Series 75 w/ Figure by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1940 car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale and sits on a display plaque. Modeled after the car from the movie “The Godfather,” the 12"L x 4"W x 3-3/4"H convertible features doors, a hood and a trunk that open. Launch date: February 2008. 2/25/2008 (Price: $42.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

H2Go by CORGI USA

Developed by Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technologies, this car runs on hydrogen power supplied from a charger unit that stores the water (fuel). It comes with a handset for controls and offers five to seven minutes of playtime per two-minute (full) charge. Whereas similar models, such as the H-Racer, were more for education and demonstration purposes, this model is designed for play, according to Mark Bawtree of Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies. Launch date: September 2007. 2/19/2008 (Price: $99.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tech Deck Birdhouse Set by SPIN MASTER TOYS

This set comes with four boards that feature real skateboard parts including skate company graphics, grip tape and metal trucks. It also includes a tool and riser pads.
— “Tech Deck has been coming up again,” Co-owner Jay Demircift of Puzzle Zoo told TDmonthly in early 2008 of this best seller in his stores. 2/18/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DRV RC – Rescue SUV & Plane by KID GALAXY INC.

Ready for land and air rescue missions, Kid Galaxy introduces the bright “safety” yellow DRV Rescue SUV and Plane, a great combination of a sturdy truck and plane, that charges in just 10 seconds.  Control the vehicle with the full function remote controller and launch the free flight plane with a simple push of the red button on the same remote controller. 2/14/2008 (Price: $45.00)

JCB fastrac 3220 by BRUDER TOYS AMERICA INC.

This pocket-sized, 1:128 scale die-cast tractor is designed with working parts and features fine detail. The replica, which measures 1.9” L x 0.9” W x 1.1” H, comes with a screwdriver for installing the included tow hitch or key chain to the rear. 2/14/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys – Garage Diorama Accessory Set: Happy Camper by TOY WONDERS INC.

The accessory set contains 1:24 scale model cars, G Scale train layouts and 1:24 or 1:25 scale dioramas. This set includes a standing sign that says “WELCOME National Recreation Area CAMPGROUND,” a barbecue grill stove, gas tank, two coolers, a pick, an axe, a shovel, a maul, two chairs, two rolled up blankets, sleeping sheets, a lantern, a beverage dispenser, a five-gallon propane tank, a radio and more. Launch date: November 2007. 1/31/2008 (Price: $11.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC2 Brands – ERTL Authentics: Chevy Chevelle Malibu SS Z16 Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1965 collectible model car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. The 10-1/2"L x 4"W x 2-3/4"H car features doors, a hood and a trunk that open, standard wheel covers, realistic headlights and taillights, a retractable radio antenna, a detailed 396 cid engine, highly polished chrome parts and more. Launch date: November 2007. 1/31/2008 (Price: $62.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

IMEX Railway Express Agency - International CO190 Pickup Truck by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:87 scale die cast collectible model car measures 3-1/4"L x 1-1/4"W x 1-1/4"H and features free wheel action. Each truck comes individually packed in a window box. Launch date: November 2007. 1/31/2008 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys Bigtime Muscle - Chevy Corvette Z06 Hard Top (2006, 1:24, Asstd.) by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 2006 collectible model car is die-cast on a 1:24 scale. The car measures 8"L x 3-3/4"W x 2-1/4"H features a chromed-out engine, Camaro Stock rims and doors, a hood and a trunk that open. Launch date: January 18, 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC2 Brands – Johnny Lightning JL Rock Art 2 (1:64, Asstd. F) by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:64 scale die-cast collectible model car comes a blister card and a bonus sticker. The assortment includes: Elvis: 1955 Chevy Sedan; Elvis: 1967 Dodge Charger; Elvis: 1969 AMC AMX; Guns N' Roses: 1973 Ford Mustang; and Led-Zeppelin: 1975 Chevrolet Van. Launch date: January 18, 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $64.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys Dub City Bigtime Muscle - Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Convertible (1965, 1:24, Asstd.) by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1965 collectible model car is cast on a 1:24 scale. It measures 8"L x 3-1/2"W x 2-1/4"H and features a chromed-out engine, Prostar rims and doors, a hood and a trunk that open. Launch date: January 18, 2008. 1/29/2008 (Price: $18.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ERTL Authentics - Dodge Charger R/T w/ Sunroof by TOY WONDERS INC.

Part of the ERTL American Muscle Authentics line, this 1971 collectible model car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. The car features doors, a hood and a trunk that open, realistic headlights and taillights, a retractable radio antenna, working front and rear suspension, a working drive train with rotating rear wheels and drive shaft, highly polished electro-plated chrome parts and much more. The car measures 11-1/4”L x 4-1/2”W x 2-3/4”H and comes packaged in a window box. Launch date: December 7, 2007. 1/29/2008 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Super Dump Truck by TOY WONDERS INC.

The die-cast metal dump truck measures 5"L x 2-1/2"W x 2-3/4"H. It features pullback motor action and movable parts. Launch date: December 7, 2007. 1/29/2008 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Trucks – School Bus by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

Each 9” truck weighs approximately 3 lbs and is available in two types of finishes: non-toxic paints and inks or beeswax with engraved details and designs. Each truck also features removable pieces, allowing for more expansive play. Five other styles are available in the Classic Trucks line: Tic-Tac Truck, Moving Truck, Log Truck, Fire Truck and Race Team Truck. Launch date: January 1, 2006. 1/29/2008 (Price: $43.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My Little Scoots – Fire Truck by MAPLE LANDMARK WOODCRAFT CO.

The truck measures approximately 4” in length and is available in 18 different designs. Each scoot is made from pine and sanded smooth before finishing. “All of our finishes are non-toxic,” Maple Landmark Marketing Manager Barbara Rainville told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 1, 1995. 1/29/2008 (Price: $5.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Create-a-Course Building System by DARDA INC USA

This 150-piece game set allows kids to construct their own racing system. It includes instructions for 30 raceways as well as track, connectors, loops and two cars in a reusable storage bin with handles and a top that locks.
— Products by DARDA, including this set, are best sellers at Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., Co-owner Mary Sisson told TDmonthly in early 2008.
— Racing sets were best sellers at Twirl Toystore & Playspace in Taos, N.M., in early 2009, according to Owner Molly McMullin. “They are a great example of how having a demo out to be played with makes all the difference in selling,” she told TDmonthly. “Our salespeople all love showing people how to get the most effective run out of the pull-back cars.” ( Watch Video) 1/28/2008 (Price: $109.95)