TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Collectibles Product Category

Lil' TEAMMATES NBA Collectible by Party Animal, Inc.

The Party Animal’s Lil’ TEAMMATES NBA Playmaker is available in the authentic uniform of all 30 NBA Teams. Vinyl figures are approximately 3” tall with rotating heads. Comes in eye-catching, peggable double blister package. For ages 4-10. Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Tested and meets all requirements of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act. 10/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Snap Caps® Recycle by m3 girl designs LLC

Snap Caps® feature a stretchy neon cord as a comfortable choker fixed with an anchor to which the interchangeable bottle caps lock on by a strong magnet. The Recycle cap collection includes four bottle caps decorated with different versions of the three-arrow recycling symbol with pastel colors and rhinestones.
― “I would have to say [Snap Caps] are the most popular one throughout the year,” Sandy Challinor, owner of Owl's Nest Toy Store in Southlake, Texas, told TDmonthly about her best-selling jewelry and accessories in October 2009.
― “We like those,” said Lesa Smith, owner of Whiz Kid Toys in San Luis Obispo, Calif., of Snap Caps by m3 girl designs. Smith reported sales of approximately 30 pieces per month in fall 2009, when three of 39 retailers named Snap Caps as a top seller in their stores.
— Snap Caps are a best seller at Jonesboro, Ark.'s J. Christopher Toys, which sold 861 of them from August through October 2009, Owner Mary Horne told TDmonthly. 10/27/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Little RasCools™ Eye-Poppin Crazy Critters - Series 4 by CoolZips

These 2" rubber animals have hard plastic eyes that pop out when the character's head is squeezed. The eyes then go back to their normal position. This series includes Holly the Hippo, Mickey the Monkey, Bobby the Bear and Parker the Penguin. Launch date: 2009. ( Watch Video) 10/23/2009 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Automoblox S9-R Sports Sedan Blue/Black by AUTOMOBLOX

This performance design of the S9 sedan features a deep blue shade with two color emblems and fully branded center capsg. It rides lower to the ground on bigger wheels with low-profile tires, and has been reduced to three blocks. The front and rear blocks accept a front splitter and a rear diffuser. 10/23/2009 (Price: $45.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Auto Speedway by SCHYLLING

This pure 1950s Revival Tinplate Toy comes in an illustrated box with 3 wind-up cars. The cars race around the oval track, going form pitstop to pitstop, seeming to change colors as each emerges from the garage. The track is 10"  wide. Two wind-up keys are included. This collector's item cannot be sold as a child's toy. ( Watch Video) 10/20/2009 (Price: $35.00)

Kentucky by CLAY-MATES USA

This tiny little animal figurine is a racehorse handmade of porcelain clay. Launch date: October 19, 2009.
— “We sell about 400 [Clay-mates] in a month,” Marianne Kearns, owner of Second Star to the Right in Bridgehampton, N.Y., told TDmonthly in fall 2009. 10/12/2009 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Uglydoll Ox Collection – Uglyverse Edition - Yellow by PRETTY UGLY LLC

This 14” Uglydoll is a limited edition produced for one year. Five other colors of Ox are available.
— Three of 39 retailers named Uglydolls as a best seller for tween girls in October 2009, citing sales of 24 to 30 per month. 10/12/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Retro Tags - Scooter by FLAPJACK TOYS

This cool retro scooter is designed to add a little flair to any suitcase or other bag. It measures about 5.75" x 5". 10/5/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

3-D Bookmark – Waterworld by MAGNETIC BOOKMARKS, INC

This bookmark features a colorful palette of the world under the sea, with an eye-catching three-dimensional effect.
— Gary Green of Toy Box of Asheville in North Carolina told TDmonthly in summer 2009 that his store sells 60 to 70 of these bookmarks per month. “It seems to me we do a reorder once a month with them. It's not something people come to the store for, but it's so eye-catching that it stands out,” he said. 9/30/2009 (Price: $4.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Iwako Japanese Erasers – Cupcakes by BC INDUSTRIES

These small cupcake erasers with removable parts are available as a trio and in single packs.
— Three of 38 specialty retailers named Iwako erasers as a best-selling novelty item in late summer 2009. Going into the holiday season 2009 (late fall), two of 44 retailers named the erasers among their absolute best sellers. 9/30/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Barnyard Buddies Sow by SAFARI LTD.®

Lightweight and child friendly, this farm animal collection  features an  Irish Draft Mare, a ewe, a Boer nanny goat, a sow (featured here) and a Holstein cow. They range  in size from 4.5” to 8” in length.  Hand painted, phthalate and lead free. Each figure provides educational information in 5 languages including Spanish for the largest minority market in the U.S. 9/29/2009 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mixis™ Limited Edition Sunshine Collectible Play Dolls by YNU GROUP INC.

Mixis™ Limited Edition Sunshine Collectible Play Dolls (Emerald, Rosa, Opal and Houda) come in the same reusable keepsake package; are wearing beautiful casual dresses, a pair of handmade espadrilles and a matching purse.
Awards: A TDmonthly Classics Award for being an all-time favorite toy. 9/23/2009 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Norscot 1:87 CAT® At Work Assortment by NORSCOT COLLECTIBLES

This assortment of 12 genuine die-cast replicas of real construction vehicles are each individually packaged in a collectible display case. 9/22/2009

Norscot 1:87 UPS P80 Delivery Truck by NORSCOT COLLECTIBLES

At 1:87 scale, this UPS Delivery Truck features authentic UPS colors and decorations, an operational back door that rolls up, wheels that move and can be steered, and interior details in the cabin and also in the truck's cargo bay. 9/22/2009 (Price: $19.95)

Norscot 1:50 Caterpillar® 924G Versalink Wheel Loader with Tools by NORSCOT COLLECTIBLES

The 1:50 Caterpillar 924G features a single piece boom-style lift arm that raises and lowers, three interchangeable work tools including bucket, adjustable pallet forks, and material arm that extends and retracts, authentic rolling wheels and tire tread design, and authentic decorations. 9/22/2009 (Price: $38.95)

Toffee Dolls - Hazel by HUCKLEBERRY TOYS

The ominous night holds untold secrets in it’s shadows in between the moonlight and fog. Hazel is a creature of the night and she loves to be mischievous. This limited edition treasure is sure to be one of the hottest and in demand dolls for some time to come, so order now! 9/17/2009 (Price: $124.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toffee Dolls - Sakura by HUCKLEBERRY TOYS

Konnichi-wa! Hello and welcome! As the spring sun warms the day, the cherry tree comes to life full of beautiful cherry blossoms that make you smile and gaze in wonder. My name, Sakura, translated means cherry blossom. I look forward to sharing times of happiness with you. 9/17/2009 (Price: $124.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toffee Dolls - Marina by HUCKLEBERRY TOYS

A day by the shore and sea is what pleases Marina. She’s set her sights on nautical adventure and wants you to join her in her quest for fun on the high seas! This limited edition treasure is sure to be one of the hottest and in demand dolls for some time to come, so order now! 9/17/2009 (Price: $124.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

10" Tales 4 Tomorrow "Tungar" The Tiger by FIESTA

10" Tungar The Tiger. Tales 4 Tomorrow™. Tungar likes to roam the jungle alone, and he loves swimming in cool pools and rivers. Home: India. Eco-friendly plush endangered animals come alive in a virtual world, www.tales4tomorrow.com, where you create a better “Tomorrow” for them. Eco-Plush animals with 100% soy and cotton coat. Tales 4 Tomorrow™ is an online virtual habitat creator that includes games, videos, a store and more. Fun activity cards include puzzles, temporary tattoos, fun facts and more. 9/16/2009 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Pawparazzi® Sets with Pop-out Pawparazzi® Trading Card by NOODLE HEAD INC.

It’s a Pawparazzi Makeover. Pawparazzi pets are showing their personality and style in the fun, colorful new packaging. These new Pawparazzi box sets tell kids about the personality of each celebrity pet and include a collectible, pop-out trading card filled with fun pet facts.  The inside of the box is even designed to look like a stage so celebrity performances are right at kids’ fingertips. Includes: pet, purse, leash, collar, blanket, magazine, note pad, and trading card. ( Watch Video) 9/11/2009 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sankore Mosque Timbuktu by PAPERLANDMARKS

Sankore Mosque is one of three ancient mud mosques composing the famous University of Timbuktu in West Africa. This 1/150 scale model measures 10" x 8.7" x 4" when assembled. Launch date: August 2007. 8/28/2009 (Price: $17) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Toy Story Talking Pens by KAMHI WORLD

The Toy Story pens come in three styles: Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Little Green Men. "Toy Story Talking Pens will be launching just in time for the re-release of 'Toy Story' 1 & 2 and the release of 'Toy Story 3' in 2010. Launch date: December 2009. 8/28/2009 (Price: $7.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo - Texan Bull by HOTALING IMPORTS

The Texan Bull is part of the Farm Life Series by Papo, featuring detailed artwork on hand-painted figurines. Launch date: April 2009. ( Watch Video) 8/27/2009 (Price: $3.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo - Sea Turtle by HOTALING IMPORTS

This hand-painted Turtle Caouanne is a 2009 addition to the Papo Sea Animals Collection. "The realism, poses, movement, detail and quality that Papo offers," set these figurines apart, Brian Shackelton, operations manager for Hotaling Imports, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2009. 8/27/2009 (Price: $2.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo - Lioness with Cub by HOTALING IMPORTS

The Papo Lioness with cub is created with detail and designed to authentically display how lionesses really carry around their cubs. "[The] Papo wildlife series is easily the best-quality figure for the price," Brian Shackelton, operations manager for Hotaling Imports, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 15, 2006. ( Watch Video) 8/27/2009 (Price: $6.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]