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

Wild Safari Adventure Truck™ by SAFARI LTD.®

Take a ride on the wild side with Safari's new Wild Safari Adventure Truck. Constructed of extra strong ABS plastic, this truck gets you where you want to go with oversized tires that really turn. All doors open and close and the cage is removable for added play value. This truck was designed for the ever-popular Wild Safari jungle animal series. Comes packaged in a bright and colorful gift box and measures 10" long x 4" wide x 5" high. 8/7/2006 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Anne Bonny Pirate Action Figure by ACCOUTREMENTS

Casting gender stereotypes aside, Anne Bonny proves that you don’t have to be a man to be a pirate. Armed with two pistols, a cutlass and a boarding axe, this 5-1/4" tall, hard vinyl version of Anne Bonny is ready to rough up all of the boy action figures. She comes packaged on an illustrated blistercard. “We sell pirate toys well,” reported Linda Hill, owner of Emerald Isle Toys on Emerald Isle, N.C. “Our pirates are by Accoutrements.” 7/25/2006 (Price: $8.95)

Damaged Rocky From Series 1 by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

A bloodied Rocky wears his signature white and red shorts and boxing boots while raising his arms in victory. Mick, Adrian, Apollo Creed, Spider Rico and Paulie are also available in the line. Each 6" figure is fully articulated and detailed. Some figures come with fabric clothes. 7/24/2006 (Price: $7.99)

Cowboy With Lasso by SCHLEICH NORTH AMERICA, INC.

There's a new category of collectible from Schleich — the American Frontier (Wild West). Like this Cowboy With Lasso, they're based on the United States' westward expansion of the 1800s. "Schleich figurines are meticulously crafted and hand-painted with attention to detail," said Katherine MacLean, sales and marketing coordinator for Schleich North America Inc. "They are realistic without a cartoon feel. The price points are reasonable. Schleich is becoming a brand." Launch date: September 2006.
— "We have a line of animals from Schleich that does extremely well. There are all types of animals from frogs to horses to elephants," said Holly Reay, owner of Kid’s Corner in Carmel, Ind.
— Bonnie Dodds, owner of Bonnie’s Toys and More in Iowa City, enthusiastically endorsed the brand in the miniature category by exclaiming, "Schleich everything!" sells well.
— Nine of 45 retailers we asked told TDmonthly that these figurines were popular with their customers. 7/19/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon Rootcore Command Center by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

The Dragon Rootcore Command Center comes with a 5” figure and has two cool play modes — Dragon Tower and Train mode — that include totally awesome features such as missile firing, cycle launching, zip line and more. There is a unique light up feature in both modes and the playset includes a vehicle that doubles as a helicopter. Attach Power Rangers Mystic Force cycles to the special launcher to watch them race away from the tower to fight evil. The tower mode also includes built-in defense mechanisms such as missile firing, the dragon’s jaw trap that stops aliens in their tracks and the ranger ejector seat. In train mode, rangers and their cycles can be stored in the back of the train to take them to their next important mission. It launches August 2006. 7/18/2006 (Price: $39.99)

5" Mystic Sound Power Rangers by BANDAI AMERICA INC.

Continuing their long-standing popularity with fans, the third assortment of 5" action figures in 2006 are here to "Get Powerized," this time with a cool sound feature. The Mystic Sound Red, Green and Yellow figures speak multiple phrases from the show by pressing a button on the Ranger’s belt buckle and come with awesome glow-in-the-dark weapon and accessories for the first time. The Mystic Sound Power Rangers also come in Blue and Pink (sounds only). Launch date: August 2006. 7/18/2006 (Price: $6.99)

Tournament Knight, Taurus by SCHLEICH NORTH AMERICA, INC.

New as of May 2006, this green steed is adorned with a detailed green coat bearing a bull’s golden horns. The knight riding atop the grey beast is dressed in armor and wears a bull’s horns atop his helmet.
— Debbie Scholl, owner of Fundamentally Toys in Houston, said that Schleich makes animal figures that fly off the shelves at her store.
— “Let's see, we sell a lot of the German company Schleich Knights — horses and medieval times-like stuff. They're just very real looking and very detailed,” said Char Mcaulay, manager of Toy Town in Casper, Wyo.
— Retailers consistently tell TDmonthly that knights are one of the few non-licensed character-driven product lines that sell well at their stores. 7/18/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo 2-Headed Dragon Figure by HOTALING IMPORTS

This highly detailed, hand-painted, two-headed dragon stands 4.5” tall.
— "The most critical thing [with action figures] is the dragons, and in the dragons, Papo wins. The 2-Headed Dragon Figure is number one," said Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toy & Book Store in Scottsdale, Ariz. Other Papo action figures specialty retailers told TDmonthly are selling well were horses, animals and fantasy figures.
— Tanner was one of 10 retailers TDmonthly spoke with, out of a total of 34, who cited something other than a knight or a pirate as a best-selling Papo figure in their store.
— "The 2-Headed Dragon is available in two colors: green and, new for 2007, red," said Brian J. Shackelton, operations manager for Hotaling Imports Inc. 7/18/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Polar Bear Cub by SCHLEICH NORTH AMERICA, INC.

New for 2006, this lifelike white cub raises his paw and peers up as though gesturing to a fellow playmate. Five out of 24 retailers said these little critters were what kids craved.
— “The miniature animals from Schleich [are popular]. The kids enjoy them because they offer more imaginative play, there are no rules to follow,” said Warren Brown, owner of French’s Toy Shop Inc. in Concord, N.H.
— “They are fun, playful and realistic — the kids really seem to like them,” said Joanne Farrugia, owner of JaZams in Pennington, N.J.
— “There is a lot to choose from, we carry many choices and do more displays in the store on those,” said Steven Levy, owner of Toy City in Surry, N.H. 7/18/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

GWAR Beefcake 7" action figure by SHOCKER TOYS

GWAR, the ultimate rock group, was freed from Antarctica to reak havoc on the human world and to be the best band of all times. GWAR Beefcake action figure comes with an ice base, a bass guitar, a slave, a weapon and a comic. Beefcake will be part of a three figure wave available at major media outlets consisting of Beefcake, Oderus and Techno Destructo.
—  “All of our books have a multi-sensory experience ... so that kids are using their hands and minds to work together. Kids learn best by doing, so we bring the best of fun and learning together in interactive products,” president and publisher Sherrie Kaufman of InnovativeKids told TDmonthly. 7/12/2006 (Price: $15.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

John Wayne Western Figure by SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

John Wayne is one of the most celebrated actors to ever set foot on a Hollywood movie set. Starring in well over 200 films, John Wayne was also a man of tradition, honor and influence. His legacy spans generations, and he beloved the world over.

Sideshow Collectibles is proud to join the John Wayne Estate to expand our John Wayne collectible figure series with the Premium Format John Wayne. The Duke is costumed as a Western Hero, including detailed and well-tailored fabric clothing. The figure is hand cast in high quality polystone, and each piece is hand painted to exacting standards. 7/12/2006 (Price: $249.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Premium Format Spider Man Statue by SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

Sideshow Collectibles and Marvel Comics are proud to present the 1:4 Scale Premium Format representation of one of pop culture's most beloved icons, Spider-Man. The Spider-Man Premium Format figure combines fabric and sculpture to recreate Spidey's costume, using beautifully tailored blue spandex mated to tightly engineered sections of sculpted red with webbing. Sculpted by Pablo Viggiano and costumed by the Sideshow Collectibles Figure Design Team, everyone's favorite web slinger crouches on a rooftop, ready to leap into action. Each piece is hand cast, hand painted, fully-assembled and finished to exacting standards. Scheduled for release in 3^rd Qtr 2006. 7/12/2006 (Price: $249.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars — Darth Maul by SIDESHOW COLLECTIBLES

Sideshow is pleased to announce 12-inch Darth Maul from their Star Wars figure line.

Armed with a deadly array of weapons and sophisticated tracking equipment, the Sith hunter is dispatched by Lord Sidious to track down Naboo's errant Queen Amidala and force her to submit to the Federation's demands. Scheduled for release in the 4^th Qtr of 2006. 7/12/2006 (Price: $54.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WWE Diesel Figure by JAKKS PACIFIC INC.

WWE Deluxe Figures Assortment is the only WWE ultra-articulated deluxe figure line that lets kids make their toys perform all of the most popular signature moves in World Wrestling Entertainment. All 18 figures released throughout 2006 will have more than 20 points of articulation. Each Deluxe Aggression figure comes with an action accessory.  Launch date: March 2006. 7/11/2006 (Price: $9.99)

MLB Commemorative 2-Pack: Barry Bonds & Babe Ruth by MCFARLANE TOYS

McFarlane Toys presents a Sports Picks two-pack for the ages, featuring San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds and New York Yankees legend Babe Ruth. On Sunday, May 28, Barry Bonds crushed a 3-2 pitch some 445 feet to center field for his seventh homer of the season and the 715th of his illustrious career. The home run moved Bonds past Babe Ruth on the career home run list, leaving him just 40 homers behind Hank Aaron and the all-time record. This commemorative two-pack features Babe Ruth in his classic Yankee pinstripes, with Barry Bonds painted in exacting detail to match the moment he hit his historic 715th homer. 6/15/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fawnee Talking Action Figure by CASTLEBERRY TOYS INC.

Fawnee is the disabled doe who gently assists children all over the world and takes them to Healing Stream Station to wish for their dreams. Hear three custom sounds with the voice of Fawnee. No batteries needed. 6/9/2006 (Price: $8.98)

Supa Dupa Babee Talking Action Figure by CASTLEBERRY TOYS INC.

Supa Dupa Babee Talking Action Figure Supa Dupa Babee is the mighty, muscular, "Hero of the Universe", who travels on his Jet Star Swoosh to save the Earthland Children all over the world from drugs and violence! Hear three custom sounds with the voice of Supa Dupa Babee. No batteries needed! 6/9/2006 (Price: $9.98)

Darth Vader - Titanium Series by HASBRO INC.

Darth Vader is one of the first Star Wars 3.75” figures available from the TITANIUM SERIES Collection. The intricately micro-detailed figures each include a custom base and premium display case. Collectors will be interested in limited-edition versions of each figure featuring a patina finish. Throughout the year, the TITANIUM SERIES universe will continue to expand with the addition of vehicles and figures from TRANSFORMERS and Battlestar Galactica. Launch date: March 2006. 6/9/2006 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

G.I. JOE SIGMA 6: DRAGONHAWK by HASBRO INC.

G.I. Joe Sigma 6 smaller scale (2-½-inch) offerings, Dragonhawk, the Sigma 6 team’s primary drop ship from the hit animated TV series, has a number of awesome features to make self-created combat situations even more exciting. The MIC-2 (Magnetic Interface Connector) docking system allows the ship to bring various SIGMA 6 vehicles into battle; a fast-deploy system to launch the team’s Ninja Lightning Motorcycle into action; as well as rotating propellers, a hand grip for easy play and a variety of electronic lights and sounds. Launch date: Fall 2006. 6/9/2006 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

The Black Pearl from The Pirates of the Caribbean by MEGA BRANDS

Captain Jack Sparrow commands his majestic vessel through peril in attempt to evade the Flying Dutchman. Boys can recreate exciting scenes from the film with the fully buildable flagship playset: the Black Pearl. This action-packed set includes two launching cannons, a pulley system, opening deck panels and play access to the captain’s cabin inside the hull. With real fabric sails, highly-detailed design, and three collectible micro figures (Jack Sparrow, Will Turner and Pintel), the Black Pearl 170-piece set is a must have for all pirates fans. 6/9/2006 (Price: $39.99)

Charlie by MCFARLANE TOYS

To be launched in November 2006, this 6" figure from the hit TV show, "Lost," has a detailed base and photographic backdrop of the ocean. Charlie's package includes a detailed prop reproduction central to his personal story, enabling fans to "own" a piece of the show's mythology. He also has sound-chip technology which enables the owner, at the push of a button, to hear a sampling of his character's signature lines taken directly from the show's soundtrack. 6/8/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

WW1 FIGURES by WORKSHOP TOYS

Coming this summer from Workshop Toys will be a new collectible line of the uniforms of World War I. We will offer a wide variety of the uniforms and accessories from: German, Russian, French, British and American forces. These highly detailed figures, averaging 3 3/4" high, will come in window boxes with full uniform and accessory details on the back side of each box. 6/1/2006

MARBLE MANIA by WORKSHOP TOYS

Workshop Toys offers hand-made first quality marbles and marble runs for kids of all ages. The marbles are some of the most interesting available in the United States at a price that lets all kids become marble collectors. We are currently putting together our PREMIUM COLLECTOR GRADE marble collections, as well as expanding our existing line of marbles. Our marble runs can be added to with any of our smaller sets or accessory packs, allowing kids hours of fun assembling their own marble maze. 6/1/2006

AMERICAN McGEE'S ALICE by WORKSHOP TOYS

Workshop Toys is proud to offer once again ( after a 3 year vacation) the whole line of figures from Electronic Arts's winning game: AMERICAN McGEE'S ALICE. Coming to you again are all the detailed figures of: Alice and the Cheshire Cat / Mad Hatter / Caterpillar ( with his hookah and fez), the White Rabbit / Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum / and the sinister Jabberwocky monster. 6/1/2006

PETER RABBIT by WORKSHOP TOYS

Our newest license; we are proud to announce that Workshop Toys has the exclusive North American license for Peter Rabbit, Tom Kitten, Benjamin Bunny, Jemima Puddleduck -- and all the Beatrix Potter classic characters. Look for these characters coming this Spring. Check with our map to find our sales rep. in your area. 6/1/2006