TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Action Figures Product Category

Good Luck Minis Blue Morpho Butterflies by SAFARI LTD.®

Safari Ltd. presents a new series of captivating mini creatures called the Good Luck Minis. Featured is the Blue Morpho butterfly from the rainforest. Other minis include green alligators, red-eye tree frogs, red dragons, ponies, T-rexes, Clydesdales horses, emperor penguins, killer whales, Dolphins, ladybugs, elephants and pigs. Each is hand-painted and non-toxic. Size is approximately 1” and comes conveniently packaged in an attractive acetate bin. Great impulse item near the register. Launch date: January 2007. 1/4/2007 (Price: $60.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mbear Series 1 Action Figure by STIKFAS/SAIZON

Each two-inch bear features five points of articulation. Rosy (pink), Berrybear (blue), Clover (green) and Butternut (tan) are available. “Mbear Series 1 is a cute buddy bear in a pre-assembled configuration that provides instant play. Its removable parts are also interchangeable with STIKFAS™ product lines (STIKFAS action-figure kits and CUBOYDS™), therefore allowing enthusiasts to express their individuality and interest through kit-bashing, customization and posing,” Sammy Nelson of SaiZon told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2007. ( Watch Video) 12/29/2006 (Price: $4.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

G2 Alpha Male With Dome Robot Walker by STIKFAS/SAIZON

Shielded with a 'bullet-proof' dome, this STIKFAS™ villain can now ride around town wreaking havoc with his classic ray gun and retro vacuum cleaner. The G2 Alpha Male features 18 super-poseable points of ball-joint articulation and 26 interchangeable parts and accessories. The Dome Robot has 23 points of articulation and 41 interchangeable parts and accessories. “Stikfas-Action Figure Kit is the most articulated 3" figure in the world. With its unique patented ball-and-joint socket design, the Stikfas-AFK allows enthusiasts to express their individuality and interest through kit bashing, customization and posing,” Sammy Nelson of SaiZon told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 2006. 12/29/2006 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hockey Guys® by KASKEY KIDS INC.

Hockey Guys is a boxed set of 2" plastic hockey players.  Inside each easy-to-carry plastic case are two hockey teams, one referee, one oversize puck,  two hockey goals and a white mat designed to look like a hockey rink. "Other companies sell individual collectible hockey figures but no other company offers a box filled with two full teams of players and all the necessary equipment for them to set up their own imaginary game,” Christy Kaskey of Kaskey Kids Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date:  February 2007 12/28/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

North American River Otter by SAFARI LTD.®

This upright otter holds a fish and measures 3.7” long by 5.1” high. The hand-painted replica is made of phthalate-free PVC and comes with educational information in five languages. A minimum order of six is required. 12/14/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Transformer Generation One Keychain - Bumblebee by BASIC FUN INC.

In preparation for the anticipated 2007 Transformers movie, this keychain transforms from robot to vehicle and features a classic Transformer character. Brawn, Windcharger and Cliffjumper are also available. “The play value of these products, in a licensed format and with a price point of under $5.00, gives them a lot of appeal to any retailer or consumer,” Jenn Devine of Basic Fun told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2007. 12/14/2006 (Price: $4.99)

Lucas + Lisa Llama – Noah's Pals Series A by Caboodle! Toys LLC (Noah's Pals)

Llamas are kept primarily as pets, guard animals, and pack animals used for trekking expeditions in mountainous areas. They are related to dromedary camels from Arabia. Llamas have luxurious coats with fine, dense wool that help them strut in the cold mountains. Lucas and Lisa stand 3.1” and 2.5” tall, respectively — and like all of the Noah’s Pals they are sculpted to a 1:24 scale. The llamas are classified as “common” animals and are available in unlimited editions. Each male and female pair of Noah’s Pals comes with a collectible ID Card. 12/13/2006 (Price: $8.00)

Blake + Brittany BEAR (BLACK ASIATIC) – Noah's Pals Series A by Caboodle! Toys LLC (Noah's Pals)

Asiatic black bears are omnivores, which means they’ll eat just about anything – fruit, berries, grasses, seeds, nuts, invertebrates, honey, fish, birds – and even bamboo, just like pandas! They’re close relatives of the American black bear except they have wider and larger ears. Also called “Moon Bears,” Asiatic black bears have a distinctive "V" marking on their chests. Blake walks on all four legs and is 3.3” long. Brittany waves hello and stands 2.5” tall. The bears are classified as a “vulnerable” animal – only 20,000 limited editions will be produced. Each male + female pair of Noah’s Pals comes with a collectible ID Card. ( Watch Video) 12/13/2006 (Price: $8.00)

Owen and Olivia Ostrich – Noah's Pals Series A by Caboodle! Toys LLC (Noah's Pals)

Ostriches are the largest living species of bird. Although they can’t fly, they have very good vision and hearing, which means they can sense predators like lions from a great distance and quickly speed away. Built to a 1:24 scale, Owen keeps watch and stands 4.0” tall while Olivia extends 3.3” long while looking for food on the ground. The ostriches are classified as a “common” animal and are available in unlimited editions. “Vulnerable” animals are available in limited editions of 20,000 pairs and “endangered” animals are available in limited editions of only 10,000 pairs. Each male + female pair of Noah’s Pals comes with a collectible ID Card.
— “Caboodle! Toys is the first company to reward collectors directly for their efforts,” the company’s Steve King told TDmonthly. “When collectors gather and register the entire series of Noah’s Pals, Caboodle! Toys rewards their diligence by sending a Caboodle! — a box of special, exclusive rewards.” Launch date: January 1, 2007. 12/13/2006 (Price: $8.00)

Kevin + Karen KANGAROO (RED) – Noah's Pals Series A by Caboodle! Toys LLC (Noah's Pals)

Red kangaroos live in the arid plains of central Australia and are the largest surviving marsupials anywhere in the world – they can grower taller than a full-grown man! Like all Noah’s Pals, these animals are beautifully sculpted to a 1:24 scale. Kevin + Karen stand 3.4” and 3.0” tall, respectively. The realistic painting of these kangaroos comes through in their different colors, as females have a bluish-gray coat with a hint of brown and are called “blue flyers.” The kangaroos are classified as a “common” animal and are available in unlimited editions. Each male + female pair of Noah’s Pals comes with a collectible ID Card. 12/13/2006 (Price: $8.00)

Emperor Penguin With Baby by SAFARI LTD.®

Safari Ltd introduces a new edition to the stunning Incredible Creatures Series, which has more than 45 different replicas. This hand-painted, phthalate-free Emperor Penguin with Baby depicts how the father penguin cares for the young after birth. Our Incredible Creatures series will ignite the imagination and stimulate the curiosity of every child. The Penguin is soft to the touch for added realism and includes 5-language educational information. Replica size: 3.15” L x 4.5” H.  Launch date: January 2007. 12/11/2006 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dino Baby Wonders Gift Set by SAFARI LTD.®

This colorful packaging showcases popular dinosaur babies that are hand painted and made of phthalate-free PVC. An educational leaflet in five languages is included with all gift sets. This set includes a T-rex baby, a Triceratops baby, a Pteranodon baby and a Stegosaurus baby. Sizes of the dinos range between 2 and 3 inches. A minimum order of two sets is required. Launch date: January 2007. 12/11/2006 (Price: $11.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wildlife Babies Gift Set by SAFARI LTD.®

This colorful packaging showcases hand-painted, phthalate-free Wild Safari Jungle animals. The set comes with an educational leaflet in five languages, and features a tiger cub, a lion cub, a zebra baby and an African wild dog pup. Sizes of the replicas range between 2 and 3 inches. A minimum order of two sets is required. Launch date: January 2007. 12/11/2006 (Price: $11.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Incredible Creatures Baby Hammerhead Shark by SAFARI LTD.®

This hand-painted replica measures 7” long and 3” high, and is made of phthalate-free PVC. It comes with educational information in five languages and is soft to the touch for added play value. A minimum order of four is required. Launch date: Spring 2007. 12/11/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dino Discoveries T-Rex Hatchling by SAFARI LTD.®

Safari Ltd. introduces the newest addition to its Dino Discoveries series, the T-Rex Hatchling. Hand-painted and phthalate-free PVC makes for safe play. Each dinosaur includes five-language educational information. Replica size: 4” L x 3.4” H. Launch date: January 2007. ( Watch Video) 12/11/2006 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Galapagos Sally Lightfoot Crab by SAFARI LTD.®

This colorful crustacean measures 7.6” long by 1.8” high. The phthalate-free replica is hand-painted and comes with educational information in five languages. A minimum order of three is required. 12/11/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blue Spotted Ray by SAFARI LTD.®

This stingray measures 6.3” long by 3.3” high. The phthalate-free replica is hand-painted and comes with an educational hang tag in five languages. A minimum order of six is required. 12/11/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Platypus by SAFARI LTD.®

This mammal measures 4.6” long by 1.5” high. The phthalate-free platypus is hand-painted and comes with educational information in five languages. A minimum order of six is required. 12/11/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Safari® Jungle White Bengal Tiger by SAFARI LTD.®

This Wild Safari Jungle White Bengal Tiger is authentically sculpted, hand painted and phthalate free. Developed with input from leading animal experts, these replicas are just like the real thing, only smaller. Safari’s jungle series has more than 70 realistic replicas. All animals include five-language educational information to educate children about our planet’s endangered wild kingdom. Replica size: 5.6” L x 3” H. Minimum order of 6. Launch date: January 2007. ( Watch Video) 12/11/2006 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Angolan Lion by SAFARI LTD.®

This regal lion, an endangered subspecies of the African lion, measures 5.75” tall by 3’ high. It is hand-painted and made with phthalate-free PVC, and includes educational information in five languages. A minimum order of six is required. Launch date: Spring 2007. 12/11/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Orangutan Male by SAFARI LTD.®

The Wild Safari® Jungle Orangutans are authentically sculpted, hand painted and phthalate free. Developed with the leading animal experts, these replicas are just like the real thing, only smaller. Safari’s jungle series has over 70 realistic replicas. All animals include 5-language educational information to educate children about our planet’s endangered wild kingdom. Male Orangutan size: 4.4” L x 3”. Launch date: January 2007. 12/11/2006 (Price: $5.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Exo-Force Sentai Fortress by LEGO

Exo-Force hero home base comes with lookout tower and includes two battle suits, four mini-figures and four villains. Repair and reload battle machines at the regeneration station. 12/8/2006

Transformers Cybertron Primus Deluxe Figure by HASBRO INC.

Standing 14-inches tall in Robot mode, Cybertron Primus changes from Transformers home planet to a giant robot, with lights and sounds.  12/7/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Berserker Dragon Clan 4 by MCFARLANE TOYS

Part of Series 4: The Fall of the Dragon Kingdom, this ferocious beast is the first multi-headed dragon to be featured in a McFarlane Dragons line. The 6” action figure features original paint and comes in clamshell packaging. Launch date: September 2006. 12/7/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Western Papo Cowboys – Sheriff 5 Figure Lot by HOTALING IMPORTS

These highly detailed figurines and accessories are hand-painted and historically accurate. Almost all Papo figurines can stand on their own or ride any of the horses. “The concept of creative imaginative play continues to be something that retailers and parents are very pleased with,” Larry Hotaling, president of Hotaling Imports, Papo’s U.S. distributor, told TDmonthly. “It’s something that’s [otherwise] lacking with today’s children ... Papo’s been very well received.” New little figurines by Papo are best sellers at Treehouse Toys in Portsmouth, N.H., owner Kathleen Tutone said. 12/6/2006 (Price: $3.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]