TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Collectibles Product Category

LEGO Lord of the Rings Gandalf Arrives by LEGO

Relive the opening scene of "The Fellowship of the Ring" in LEGO form. As Gandalf the Grey makes his way through the Shire on his horse and cart, he meets an excited young hobbit, Frodo Baggins. Includes 2 minifigures: Gandalf the Grey and Frodo Baggins. 83 pieces. Launch date: June 2012. ( Watch Video) 2/12/2012 (Price: $12.99)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Power Sounds FX Figures by PLAYMATES TOYS INC.

Each of the figures stands 5.5 inches tall and features proprietary wire coil activation in the arms and legs that triggers heroic battle phrases. The longer kids pull back that limb, the longer the sound is activated, and will not end until released. Launch date: 2012. 2/12/2012 (Price: $12.99)

Star Wars Movie Heroes Darth Maul by HASBRO INC.

Darth Maul has undergone years of demanding and brutal training under his master Darth Sidious to become an incredible Sith warrior. He demonstrates his skill by expertly spinning his double-bladed Lightsaber. He attacks with precision and ferocity, twirling the twin blades to strike his Jedi opponent.  This fierce DARTH MAUL figure is rendered in careful detail to look just like the character in the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace movie. He comes with his trademark double-bladed lightsaber. When the adventure is over for the day, set him on his battle base. Figure comes with weapon accessories, Galactic Battle Game card, battle base and die. Launch date: 2012.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, two out of 10 retailers said Star Wars characters were their best selling action figures.
— In a August 2014 survey, Charles, manager of Miller's Toys in Mamaroneck, N.Y., told TDmonthly that "Star Wars is finally coming back," and Star Wars toys are among their best-selling action figures. 2/12/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars™ Fighter Pods by HASBRO INC.

Micro heroes, mega battles! Iconic STAR WARS characters get a collectible new gaming twist, as players use Fighter Pods to knock down as many figures as possible. Spin, Launch or Roll the Pod into battle…even connect the Pods together or place the figures on top or inside of them for extra “power.”More than 100 STAR WARS FIGHTER PODS figures available in a unique new style from all six STAR WARS films and The Clone Wars animated series. Each set sold separately. Launch date: 2012. 2/12/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Angry Birds Dog Tag Fun Packs by ENTERPLAY LLC

Twenty designs featuring feathered friends and their swine foes. Each pack comes with high gloss finish dog tag, ball chain and two Angry Birds sticker sets. Launch date: March 2012. 2/8/2012 (Price: $2.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Build-a-Bear Workshop Furry Friend Fun Packs - Friendship Hearts Series 1 by ENTERPLAY LLC

The Build-a-Bear experience in an all new mini format. A dozen BABW favorites come packed with T-shirt, customizer sticker set, heart and ceremony, trading cards and collector's activity guide with online code for items on bearville.com. 2/8/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bobble Bots™ Moshi Monsters™ House by INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.

Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters House allows the ultimate collector to scurry their Moshlings home and cultivate their ever-growing gardens. Each Bobble Bots Moshi House comes with the ultra-rare Oddie #88 Moshling, four cobblestone building tiles, ten brick borders, nine grass pieces, one garden patch, one Scarecrow, one small bush, three flowers, two mushrooms, three weeds and two rocks. The house also includes one foundation building tile, one door, one roof, one shelf accessory, three different house walls featuring three wallpaper designs, and secret codes that unlock fresh, new content in the online virtual world of www.moshimonsters.com. Launch date: Spring 2012. 2/8/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bobble Bots™ Moshi Monsters™ Large Starter Set by INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.

The Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters Large Starter Set comes with one Moshling, two cobblestone building tiles, six brick borders, three grass pieces, one garden patch, one small bush, three flowers, one mushroom, one weed, and one rock. Each set also contains secret codes that unlock fresh, new content in the online virtual world of www.moshimonsters.com. Launch date: Spring 2012. 2/8/2012 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bobble Bots™ Moshi Monsters™ Starter Set by INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.

The Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters Starter Set is perfect for any first time user, or seasoned collector looking to enhance an existing set. Each starter set comes with one Moshling, one cobblestone building tile, four brick borders, three grass pieces, one small bush, one mushroom, one rock, and secret codes that unlock fresh, new content in the online virtual world of www.moshimonsters.com. Launch date: Spring 2012. 2/8/2012 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bobble Bots™ Moshi Monsters™ Moshling Flower Garden by INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.

The Bobble Bots Moshling Flower Garden set allows collectors to accessorize and enhance any existing starter set, store or house in Monstro City. Each flower garden comes with one moshling, one garden patch, three flowers, and secret codes that unlock fresh, new content in the online virtual world of www.moshimonsters.com. Launch date: Spring 2012. 2/8/2012 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bobble Bots™ Moshi Monsters™ Moshlings by INNOVATION FIRST LABS, INC.

Bobble Bots Moshi Monsters Moshlings are a set of cute and cuddly bobble-head mini robotic pets that bring the hugely popular online world of Monstro City to life for its 50 million fans worldwide. The explorative and collectible, battery-operated Moshlings use patented HEXBUG Nano vibration technology to buzz around their unique configurable 3-D “dollhouse” replicas of the same streets, yards, buildings and houses found online in Monstro City. Each Bobble Bots Moshling has its own unique, bubbly personality, and some are rarer than others. For example, Snookums the baby tumteedum is a common, prehistoric Dino who yearns to be cared for; Gingersnap the Whiny Cat is a rare Kitty who loves melted cheese and strongly dislikes any form of work; and Sooki-Yaki the caped assassin is an uncommon gadget-loving Ninja highly trained in martial arts. Launch date: Spring 2012. 2/8/2012 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Uglydoll Glass World Figures by BRAINSTORMPRODUCTS LLC

These tiny glass miniatures feature classic Uglydolls, such as Abima, Ox, Wage, Ice-bat, and more. Launch date: 2012. 2/8/2012 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster Village (GIGO Blocks) by MAGNOTE

Each Monster Village package contains over 90 block pieces to create two monsters with movable joints. The included assembly instruction comes in comic booklet form featuring the stories of each of the unique characters. Launch date: April 2012. 2/3/2012 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Safari® Dinos & Prehistoric Creatures: Brachiosaurus Baby in an Egg by SAFARI LTD.®

This little hatchling can nestle inside its egg or emerge for play. Both egg and babies are hand painted. Educational information in five languages is available. 1/30/2012 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Good Luck Minis®: Brachiosaurus & Stegosaurus by SAFARI LTD.®

These tiny dinosaurs measure only 1” long! Like all Safari Ltd. replicas, they are handpainted and are phthalate- and lead-free. Acetate bin contains 192 pieces. 1/30/2012 (Price: $97.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Wild Safari® Sealife Flippers, Fins & Fun Set by SAFARI LTD.®

Detailed replicas of tropical marine life and a realistic coral reef surround this young diver with a wild underwater adventure. Exquisite sculpting and attention to detail make this the ideal gift for any child. The packaging features educational information in 5 languages on the back. All Safari Ltd.® products are phthalate and lead free and safety tested to safeguard children’s health. We take pride in the quality, innovation and design that have characterized our products for over 3 generations. Flippers, Fins & Fun Gift Set Includes: Dolphin, Sea Turtle, Queen Triggerfish, Grouper, Coral Reef, and Freddie the Free Diver. Box Size: 11” W x 4.75” H x 4” D (28 x 12 x 10 cm) 1/30/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Frontier Land Safari River Ranch Set by SAFARI LTD.®

Join all the fun down on the ranch with our attractive accessories that complement the Safari Ltd.® Farm collection. Complete with fences, hay, entrance gate and a water trough, this set makes a perfect companion with our Down on the Farm Barn & Stable in addition to our Safari Ltd.® Farm animals. Children can let their imagination roam as they simulate life on a ranch. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd.® takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced replicas for now over three generations. 1/30/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Calico Critters Caravan Family Camper by INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLC

The lovable Calico Critters can now vacation in style and comfort with the Calico Critters Caravan Family Camper. Part of the greater Calico Critters series of toys, the Caravan Family Camper is a fun collectible that complements other Calico Critters locales and accessories. Includes a well-stocked large kitchen, a spacious bathroom, plenty of storage and room for 4 to sleep. Over 35 accessories including round table, plates, cups, utensils, pots, pan, sleeping bags, maps, "board games", iron, soap, towel & more. Caravan measures: 17" x 9 1/2" x 13 1/2" opened, 7 1/4" x 11 1/2" x 7 1/4" closed. 1/27/2012 (Price: $69.99)

Domo Bobblehead by MEZCO TOYZ

Domo, the loveable strange creature who hatched from an egg, is now a bobble head. Fresh from his underground cave, Domo stands 6inches tall and features a sturdy spring that will provide years of bobbling fun. Launch date: June 2012. ( Watch Video) 1/20/2012 (Price: $15.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Frogs & Turtles Bulk Bag by SAFARI LTD.®

Themed collections assembled by popular demand of our most favorite toobed replicas. All our products are phthalate-free and thoroughly safety tested to safeguard your child's health. Safari Ltd.® takes pride in providing breathtaking, innovative and value priced figures for now over 3 generations. Featured is 48 pieces of our Frogs & Turtles conveniently packed in a Bulk Bag. Replica Size: 1.5" to 3" H [4 to 7.5 cm]. Suggested age 3+ 1/13/2012 (Price: $31.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mammal Skulls TOOBS® by SAFARI LTD.®

Each mini figure in this TOOBS ® ranges from 1” to 3” and is carefully sculpted and finely hand painted. Packaged in a reusable acetate TOOBS ®, the figures guarantee years of learning fun. These small, highly detailed figures depict the skulls of the most beloved mammals. This TOOBS ® includes the skulls of a Dolphin, Lion, Rhinoceros, Elephant, Giraffe, Zebra, Hippopotamus. Educational information in five languages is available. All figures are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Suggested ages 3+. Launch date: March 2012. 1/13/2012 (Price: $10.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Carnegie Scale Model Dinosaur Collectibles Brachiosaurus by SAFARI LTD.®

This long-necked plant-eating dinosaur lived during the Jurassic Period, in western North America. Authenticated by the paleontologists of the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, this licensed scale model is designed to reflect the latest scientific research. Finely hand painted with up to 25 steps, this model is phthalate and lead free. The scale of the Brachiosaurus is 1:50 and measures 18.5”L x 7”H. Suggested ages 3+. Educational information in 5 languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: April 2012. 1/13/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dragon Hatchlings by SAFARI LTD.®

Cuddle up with our Dragon Hatchlings as they open their eyes for the very first time. Befriend the hatchlings as they grow to possess the most magical of powers. Model measures 2.25”L x 2”H and is appropriate for ages 4+. Educational information in five languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2012. 1/13/2012 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Swamp Dragon by SAFARI LTD.®

Beware when wandering through the swamps of Europe as this Swamp Dragon camouflages into both land and water. With mysterious dark eyes, this fearless dragon sees effortlessly through mud and water. The hand painted model stands 9”L x 3.5”H and is appropriate for ages 4+. Educational information in 5 languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2012. 1/13/2012 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Incredible Creatures® Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Baby by SAFARI LTD.®

Found from Canada to South America, befriend our delightful Eastern Cottontail Rabbit Baby with its fluffy “cotton ball” tail. This baby rabbit is life size at 4.25”L x 2.75”H and is suitable for ages 3+. Educational information in 5 languages is available. All products are 100% guaranteed and phthalate and lead free to ensure children’s safety. Launch date: 2012. 1/13/2012 (Price: $8.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]