TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Cars Product Category

8 Piece Racing Cars by YMC TRADING CORPORATION

Included in this package are 8 ready-for-action, 4" P/B racing cars. 10/18/2010 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Iron Man 2 Whip-It Racer RC Vehicle by SILVERLIT TOYS

A fun remote-controlled car based on the movie.  Red and yellow with a big thick bumper in the front, this car is easy to steer.
Awards:  Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

2Skoolbus by RUBBABU

The new soft and colorful Rubbabu 2Skoolbus is fun and the rounded body and soft wheels make it is uniquely huggable.  Made of natural rubber, it is a great alternative to PU foam, and is as plush as it is strong despite its soft texture. Skoolbus is available in all the Rubbabu colors – so there’s plenty to choose from.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/13/2010 (Price: $19.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Police Chase by CARRERA

This new product gives boys and girls the chance to race the Ford Crown Victoria “Police Interceptor” with flashing red and blue lights and a Ford Mustang ’67 “Custom” through roads that are straight and curved.  The set comes with 2 cars, straight and curved track, 4 way junction, transformer, mechanical lap counter, 2 hand controllers, guardrails, and replacement guide keels and brushes. The race set includes a track length of 11.81 feet with a footprint of 4.66 x 2.30 feet.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010
— In a November 2011 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that they don't sell many hobby items. However, they do sell Kid Galaxy products year round, while "Carrera radio controlled cars and trucks" sell well during the Holidays. 10/11/2010 (Price: $69.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster Jam-opolyl by LATE FOR THE SKY PRODUCTION

Monster Jam-opoly is the official licensed property trading game with a huge twist for Monster Jam® collectors and fans. Players build their own Monster Jam® fleet of monster trucks. Each monster truck title has fun facts about popular drivers and their monster trucks. Players buy toolboxes to upgrade their trucks, trade them in to build their dream garage and maximize their fleet’s value. This game is "a must have for motor sport collectors," Late for the Sky's Carla Miller told TDmonthly. 9/13/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Wheels Hot Tunerz 5-Pack by MATTEL INC.

The Hot Tunerz 5-Pack of Hot Wheels cars from Mattel features five different models and five sharp paint jobs on realistic street racing cars.  The free-rolling cars are modeled to a detailed 1:64 scale, and are a great starter or addition to a collection of other Hot Wheels cars.
—“You can't have a toy store without Hot Wheels,” said Sue Hottel, owner of No Kidding in Mattapoisett, Mass., in July 2010.
— Six out of 38 retailers said Hot Wheels are a best-selling item during a July 2010 survey of top-selling die-cast items.
— Gwen Bowden, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that her best-selling die-cast is "Hot wheel cars, both singles and 5 or 6 packs." She sells about 36 each month. 8/30/2010 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Die-Cast Sanitation Truck by SCHYLLING

Few vehicles on the city streets captivate children as much as the garbage truck.  This big modern semi, detailed at a 1:43 scale and complete with an opening back hatch, lets kids have their very own to drive around the towns of their imagination.  The pull-back motor sends it zipping off on its route.
— Eight out of 38 retailers surveyed in July 2010 by TDmonthly said Schylling is their top-selling die-cast line.
— "We sell the small cars and trucks by Schylling every day," Grafton Stine, owner of Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., told TDmonthly in a 2011 survey.
— Diana Nelson, owner of Kazoo & Company in Denver, Col., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that "Schylling has some of the best die-cast pricing along with Toysmith." 8/30/2010 (Price: $4.99)

Custom Rides Design Studio by SMARTLAB TOYS

This all-inclusive art kit puts young gearheads behind the handlebars of their dream motorcycle. Kids will learn how to illustrate custom motorcycles using a light table, colored pencils, acetate overlays printed with simple traceable outlines of motorcycle frames, and 71 traceable “cling” accessory add-ons. The set includes instructions for creating 21 custom bikes. 8/26/2010 (Price: $43.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Krazy Kars: Light Up Marble Racers – Cat's Eye by SKULLDUGGERY

Light Up Marble Racers brighten the world of mini cars. Each Light Up Marble Racer contains a rolling and flashing LED marble. The exterior of the cars can be customized with the slick racing decals included with the cars.
— Bonggamom Finds declared, “Move over, Matchbox! Take a hike, Hot Wheels! There's a new kid in town.” She loved that the Racers offer girl-friendly varieties to “spark their imaginations” and are compatible with similar toy cars.
—“The Light Up Marble Racers are nothing like I have seen before” raved Shop with Me Mama Kim Delatorre. The stickers make the cars “super cool looking” and piqued the interest of both her son and daughter.
— In a summer 2011 survey, Rebecca Goblish, owner of Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told TDmonthly that Marble Racers are her best-selling die-cast toys. She sold 3 dozen of their race tracks last Christmas season.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal. 8/6/2010 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RoadZters by CEPIA GAMES

The ZBall is a special marble very easy to control and that can stop in inclines. Players have to flick their way through the obstacles as fast as possible to win the race, and they can jump over their opponent’s car to pass them. No batteries are required, and hundreds of tracks can be designed for over 13' of fun. Kids can also use the track and cars separately to play by themselves. "This is the only race track on the market that can be played on with the whole family and doesn't need electricity!" Cedric Arnould, vice president of CEPIA Games, told TDmonthly. 7/9/2010 (Price: $44.90) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

XTREAMLINER Wedding Car by PLAYSAM

The open-air version of Playsam's Streamliner wooden car is avaliable in wedding white as well as three additional shiny shades. It measures 5.3" and comes packaged in a white box. 6/8/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mimmo Airplane by PLAYFOREVER TOYS

The Playforever Toys Mimmo Airplane is designed by British designer Julian Meagher, and is ruggedly constructed in brilliant orange ABS plastic with rubber tires. 6/8/2010 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Enzo Motorbike by PLAYFOREVER TOYS

The Playforever Toys Enzo Motorbike with sidecar is designed by British designer Julian Meagher, and is ruggedly constructed in brilliant orange ABS plastic with rubber tires. 6/8/2010 (Price: $59.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ferrari 599XX, Radio Control Model by AUTOTEC SALES INC

This 1:18 scale RC model is designed to look just like a real Ferrari 599XX, and is fully functional. It includes working headlights and tail lights, as well as a rechargeable battery pack and charger. 5/20/2010 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Cars 100-piece Puzzle by MUDPUPPY PRESS

This rectangular 100-piece puzzle measures 18" x 12" when complete. Mudpuppy's 100-piece puzzles come in a hinged storage tin. Mudpuppy Press Public Relations Assistant Shanya Lewis told TDmonthly, "The artwork is great and the puzzles are fun!" 4/30/2010 (Price: $14) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Car Crazy Floor Puzzle by MUDPUPPY PRESS

The Car Crazy Floor Puzzle is packaged in a sturdy, stackable box. The product features 24 jumbo pieces and a colorful rope handle. Puzzle dimensions are 24" x 36". Box dimensions are 8" x 3.5". 4/30/2010 (Price: $17) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Early Years TAGGIES™ Go Go! Car by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

This four-wheeled plush car features lights and sounds. Children can press the button on top for lights and a beeping sound or pull the tab on the back and watch as the car wiggles along. This item features Taggies vibrant "Colours" materials and ribbons and includes a mirror on the back, crinkly wheels, a rattle and a peek-a-boo pup in the window. 4/16/2010 (Price: $24.99)

Car Seat Monitor by CARS-N-KIDS

The Car Seat Monitor is a safety system designed to let the driver know a child is in the car with them by playing a song when the car stops and beeping if the child gets out of their car seat. Bob Steffen of Car Seat Monitor LLC told TDmonthly, "It is the only one like it." Launch date: Sept. 10, 2008. 3/24/2010 (Price: $29.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Speedster Race Car by WORX TOYS INC.

The Speedster Race Car lets children 6+ get a detailed look inside to see how it works.  The Speedster Race Car comes with an illustrated Howie Work’s adventure hardcover storybook that takes kids through how each of the major parts work in real life. Check out the working engine, transmission, steering and much more. The doors can be opened to get even closer to the action. Launch date: July 2011. ( Watch Video) 1/6/2010 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Griffith Series 200 by AUTOMODELLO

A line of premium 1:43 scale replicas, the Griffith Series 200 is a classic '60s blend of British and American V8 muscle. Automodello has enlisted Raffi Minasian — a respected diecast industry designer — to craft the inaugural and future releases. Available in Standard and Founders editions. "This is the first Griffith model ever produced that has been authenticated by the founder of Griffith Motor Cars (Jack Griffith). The Founders Edition includes Jack's signature and VIN Plate," James Cowen, CEO, Diecasm, LLC d/b/a Automodello, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $95.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys Dub City - 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Hard Top 1:24 Scale Die-cast Model Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

92377MT Jada Toys Dub City - 1959 VW Beetle Hard Top. 1:24 scale diecast collectible model car. This Volkswagen Beetle is a 7.5" long x 3.25"W x 2.5"H die cast car with openable doors, hood & trunk. VW Stock Babymoon rims. This volkswagen Beetle is manufactured by Jada Toys. 4 pcs per display box in assorted colors.
— Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells four Dub City die-cast cars each month. 11/24/2009 (Price: $19.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hess Toy Truck by HESS CORPORATION

For the first time in Hess Toy Truck history, a race car takes the spotlight as the main featured vehicle. It features a touch-release canopy compartment that opens to reveal a hidden compartment with surprise cargo — a smaller, faster race car powered by a pull-back racing motor and its own set of working lights. Features include 29 lights with an optional flashing mode, three realistic sound features (ignition, acceleration and horn), alloy-look racing wheels, chrome detailed rear view mirrors and air vents, low-profile headlights (a first for a Hess Toy Truck), rear spoiler, canopy compartment with a spring-release hood that opens with a touch, and two Energizer ‘C’ batteries. The Small Racer boasts 15 lights, pull-back racing motor, alloy-look racing wheels, chrome detailed rear view mirrors and vents, low-profile headlights, rear spoiler, and one Energizer ’AA’ battery. Launch date: October 30, 2009. NOTE: This product is not available wholesale. 11/5/2009 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Kinsmart - Ice Cream Die-castTruck (5", Asstd.) by TOY WONDERS INC.

5"L x 1.875"W x 2.75"H diecast metal vehicle with pull back action, openable doors and detailed interior. This Ice-Cream truck is manufactured by Kinsmart/Kinsfun Toys. 12 pcs per display in assorted colors. 72 pcs per inner box.
— Tim Holliday, owner of Children's World and Uniform in Sarasota, Fla., told TDmonthly in an August 2013 survey that police cars and ice cream trucks are their best-selling die-cast items.
— In a August 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Toysmith made their stores' best-selling die-cast toys. 10/30/2009 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Carrera Evolution Night Racers by CARRERA

From Carrera’s Evolution line of slot car racing sets, Night Racers is a two-car set blending 1:32 scale cars with innovative 1:24 scale track so that both 1:32 and 1:24 scale cars can be raced on this equipment. The Night Racers set includes two model cars, 18 track pieces, guardrails, two speed controllers, replacement contacts, instructions and other accessories.
— One retailer out of 49 told TDmonthly in July 2009 that Carrera manufactures the store's top-selling die-cast toys. 8/28/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sports and Diecast Car Displays by PIONEER PACKAGING & DISPLAY CASES

These are crystal clear display cases for diecast cars, dolls, sports items, figurines and more. The displays come with "cut out" background images on retail boxes. The sports items come with a grass image and a basketball court floor image on the retail box, and diecast car displays come with the classic car garage image, a modern (Nascar) garage image, and a "ROUTE 66" neon sign image on the retail box. Launch date: June 8, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]