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

Toy Zone - Tom Daniel - Red Baron by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the collectible model car measures 10" x 6" x 5-3/4". The limited edition car is red with a gold helmet. Launch date: August 3, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toy Zone - Tom Daniel Six Hot Rods by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:43 scale die-cast of the collectible model car measures 4” long. The Tom Daniel Hot Rods assortment includes Red Baron, Bad Medicine, Paddy Wagon, Ice "T", Cherry Bomb and Tijuana Taxi. Launch date: August 3, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $180.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys - Bigtime Muscle - Shelby GT-500 Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast of the 2007 collectible model car measures 8-1/2" x 3-1/4" x 2-1/2". The metal car features functional doors, hood and trunk. It also features a chrome engine and Cartelli Grazia rims. Launch date: October 26, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC2 Brands - Johnny Lightning Coca-Cola - Chevy Sedan Delivery (1955, 1:18, White/ Yellow) by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the 1955 collectible model car sits in a 13-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/2" window box The white and yellow metal car sits on a display plaque and features a hood that opens. The Coca-Cola logo is visible on both side panels. Launch date: October 26, 2007. 11/5/2007 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Inc. - Hot Wheels Elite - Ferrari FXX (1:18, Yellow) by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast of the 2007 collectible model car measures 10" x 4-1/4" x 2-1/4”. The yellow metal car features functional doors, hood and trunk. It also features a chrome engine and Cartelli Grazia rims, and sits on a display plaque. Launch date: October 26, 2007.
— Generic toy cars were named as a holiday wish by boys across the country, reported Reuters. Even if Jr. doesn't go for this particular model, TDmonthly thinks Dad might like it! 11/5/2007 (Price: $80.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First RC GoGo Auto Taxi by KID GALAXY INC.

Ideal for little hands, this squeezable, radio-controlled vehicle has a chunky build and comes with a two-button controller. It makes bump-and-go sounds and requires 3 AA batteries and one 9V battery. 10/31/2007

Welly - Audi A4 Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The Audi A4 Hard Top car is cast on a 1:34 to 1:39 scale and measures approximately 4-1/2” in length. The die-cast metal car comes with fully functional doors and pull back action. The cars are available in assorted colors. Launch date: October 19, 2007. 10/26/2007 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mail Truck by TOY WONDERS INC.

The postal truck measures approximately 4-1/2” in length and features pull back action. The die-cast metal truck is also designed with a U.S. Postal Service-style slide-away rear door. Launch date: October 19, 2007.
— “The mail vehicles are [our best seller]. … I guess a lot of kids see them,” Tara Friese, assistant manager at Tree Top Toys in Redmond, Wash., told TDmonthly, when asked about die-cast vehicles. “[If] we get 24 in …we'll have them for a week or two and then they're gone.”
— The “postal truck is a strong seller,” Linda Hill, owner of Emerald Isle Toys in Emerald Isle, N.C., told TDmonthly in May 2008, when asked to name the best-selling die-cast vehicle in her store.
— In May 2008, more than 27 percent of 55 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly named a public service vehicle as their best-selling die-cast vehicle. 10/26/2007 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Welly - Jeep Wrangler Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

The Jeep Wrangler convertible is cast on a 1:34 to 1:39 scale and measures approximately 4-1/4” in length. The die-cast metal car comes in assorted colors and features pull back action. Launch date: October 19, 2007. 10/26/2007 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Power Loop Pyramid by DARDA INC USA

The two car set comes fully equipped with 2-½ foot pyramid that can support up to five loops. There are 152 pieces in total. 10/19/2007

Jump Stunt Challenge by DARDA INC USA

This track set features a jump ramp, as well as several loops and a tower that a speedy racer can fly through. 10/19/2007

Glow Loop Scorcher by DARDA INC USA

The track- and car-set features a glow-in-the-dark track and a car that can complete 360 degree curls on the curved tracks and loops. ( Watch Video) 10/19/2007

Carrera Go!!! Mario Kart DS Slot Car Race Set by CARRERA

This 1:43 slot car set gives children the chance to race the Mario “B-Dasher” and the Wario “Brute” cars through straights, curves and flyover as they chase each other. It comes with two cars, a transformer, straights, curves, a narrowing set, two hand controllers, guardrails and spare contact brushes and guide keels, plus a track link of more than 20’ with a footprint of 6.56’ x 3.67’. Launch date: October 15, 2007. 10/17/2007 (Price: $74.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Horse Box Trailer by BRUDER TOYS AMERICA INC.

This trailer allows children to imitate the procedure of transporting horses. The tailgate lowers for use as a ramp, and the horse can comfortably be “fed” and “watered” via the side door that opens.
— Bruder ranks as the second top-selling product line at Silly Goose in Essex, Mass., according to Owner Diane Robinson.
— When asked by TDmonthly which was her store’s best selling product, Diana Glasier, owner of Green Cabboose in Stroudsberg, Pa., said, “On the whole, Bruder trucks.”
— Two of 62 retailers named Bruder Trucks as the single best seller in their store. 10/2/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

MACK Granite Cement Mixer by BRUDER TOYS AMERICA INC.

With this MACK truck, kids can turn the crank to make the cement mixer spin. The doors open and close, and the cab can be tilted forward for viewing of the engine. The truck has treaded tires and a movable chute fed by the drum. It measures 25.8” L x 7.3” W x 10.8” H. ( Watch Video) 9/28/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bump N Go Bubble Train by D & L COMPANY

The battery-operated train can either sit still or chug along, all the while blowing bubbles through the smoke stack. When in motion, the train changes direction whenever it bumps into any object. The bubble feature can be turned on or off. Launch date: 2007. 9/27/2007 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Automoblox Mini: T9 Pickup Truck by AUTOMOBLOX

Automoblox Minis are a reinvention of the classic wooden toy car — a fusion of heirloom craftsmanship and ultra-modern styling, transformed into a mix-and-match design system that allows kids to create their own special car styles. This truck features blue wheels and a transparent blue top. “The fact is, there are no similar products. That’s what sets the Minis apart from everything else,” Manager of Public Relations Tina Noelle Mezzina of Automoblox told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2007.
— A smaller version of the original Automoblox, the Minis earned a TDmonthly Top Toy 2007 award by coupling classic wooden design with sleek, colorful modern appeal. Automoblox vehicles drive away with a prize because they have a construction component, feature quality materials, come in various styles, are virtually indestructible and are ideal for both play and display. 9/19/2007 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

NYPD Specialized Units Play Set by DARON WORLDWIDE TRADING

This 25-piece set includes New York Police Department vehicles with the various special unit insignias of the NYPD on each vehicle. The set also includes a helicopter, police station and landing site, “Police Line Do Not Cross” signs, a traffic signal, cones and more. Launch date: October 2007. 9/17/2007 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

NYC Taxi Cab & Sign Set by DARON WORLDWIDE TRADING

This officially licensed product comes with a sign that says “Don’t even think of parking here.” The art work on the New York City Taxi is new, and began appearing on real cabs in October 2007. “Daron is the only toy company that has a license to produce official New York City-licensed toy-set items,” Eugene McKeown, director of sales and marketing for Daron Worldwide Trading, told TDmonthly. “They are not sold in the mass market, and are of high quality, and retailers can order any quantity of each. Our low minimums are designed for the specialty market.” Launch date: October 2007. ( Watch Video) 9/17/2007 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Official New York City Vehicles Set by DARON WORLDWIDE TRADING

This set of die-cast vehicles includes a dump truck, tow truck, Central Park pickup, NYC taxi cab and sanitation truck. Launch date: September 2007. 9/17/2007 (Price: $9.49) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Automoblox MINI by AUTOMOBLOX

Automoblox MINIs are a reinvention of the classic wooden toy car — a fusion of heirloom craftsmanship and ultra-modern styling, transformed into a mix-and-match design system that allows kids to create their own distinctive car styles. ”We’ve combined old-school durability, ultra-modern style and an innovative play pattern to create a new generation of classic car toys. The Automoblox MINI line makes it fun for kids to explore their own unique design instincts by combining warm wooden blocks, colorful rubber tires and bright translucent plastics to create super-cool car styles,” PR Manager Tina Noelle Mezzina of Automoblox told TDmonthly. A three-pack plus accessories are also available (MSRP: $24.99). Launch date: August 2007. ( Watch Video) 7/26/2007 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Go Go Minis by KID GALAXY INC.

Constructed of soft-cast molded PVC vinyl, these pullback vehicles are safe for young children. The cars can zip across almost any surface. Each car’s wonderful details, squeezable quality and large size makes it perfect for little hands. This product is a 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award winner. 7/19/2007 (Price: $5.00)

Toyota FJ Cruiser by AUTOART

This model of the 2007 FJ Cruiser by Toyota features realistic design and intricate detail. The real square-shouldered sports utility vehicle features an all-steel body that opens with two full-sized doors, two rear-hinged clamshell doors for backseat access and a side-hinged tailgate. It also has a 245-horsepower 4.0-liter V-6 engine. Launch date: April 2007. ( Watch Video) 7/6/2007 (Price: $94.95)

Mattel Hot Wheels – 60th Anniversary Ferrari ENZO Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

Manufactured by Mattel, this 1:18 scale red die-cast collectible model features metal construction and is individually packed in a window box. Launch date: June 18, 2007. 7/2/2007 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Signature Models Charlestown – Packard Convertible With Coin (1941) by TOY WONDERS INC.

Manufactured by Signature Models, this 1941 Packard Convertible comes in a blue 1:18 scale model that measures 12" L x 4" W x 3" H. The classic has an openable hood, doors and trunk, and it sits on a display plaque. It is made in a limited edition of 5000 and comes with a Packard coin. The vehicle is individually packed in a window box. Box size: 15.75" L x 7.6" W x 6.25" H. Launch date: June 22, 2007. 7/2/2007 (Price: $62.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]