TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Collectibles Product Category

Cutie Pops by JADA TOYS INC.

Cutie Pops are trendy fashion dolls who love to decorate and accessorize everything in their world. They’re inspired by everything girls love from hearts, neon colors, rainbows, sweets, parties, surprises and more.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy 100 Best Toys 9/11/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Novi Stars Doll - Una Verse by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

Una Verse has a body filled with floating glitter in water. She has white hair with blue streaks and glitter eyes with planet icon, spiral antennas and glitter eyelashes. Includes pet and a glow-in-the dark doll stand, and the package handle becomes an antenna headband. 8/29/2012 (Price: $23.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster High Robecca Steam Doll by MATTEL INC.

The Robecca Steam doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Her internal clock runs a bit slow, but she makes up for it with a steampunk style that suits her metallic glow. She wears a dress that showcases her seams and comes with her pet mechanical penguin and diary.
— As of 8/27/2012, this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 15 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Lots of details; unique design. 8/27/2012 (Price: $36.97) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Monster High Venus McFlytrap Doll by MATTEL INC.

The Venus McFlytrap doll has a signature style with lots of scary cool details and an ancient monster heritage. Venus McFlytrap grows for a London punk style made more unique with her perennial green hue and vine details. She has been known to use her pollen powers of persuasion to get the other monsters to volunteer for ecological causes. She comes with her pet, a Venus Flytrap (of course.), and diary.
— As of 8/27/2012, this product had 4.5 out of 5 stars from 16 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Lots of accessories; has eco-friendly message. Cons: One reviewer said that the doll is fragile and the legs snapped off. 8/27/2012 (Price: $39.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Minifigure Series 7 by LEGO

Each of the 16 all-new minifigures come in a sealed "mystery" bag, so kids never know which minifigure they might get. And each minifigure has its own special accessories, display plate and collector's leaflet. Series 7 includes: Aztec Warrior, Evil Knight, Galaxy Patrol, Jungle Boy, Viking Woman, Ocean King, Grandma Visitor, Rocker Girl, Tennis Ace, Computer Programmer, Bride, Swimming Champion, Daredevil, Bunny Suit Guy, Hippie and Bagpiper.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, Deran Muckjian, owner of Catch a Falling Star in Lexington, Mass., told TDmonthly that "Lego continually sells really well, across the board, for boy gifts," and that the LEGO minifigures were an overall best seller.
— In a late Summer 2012 survey, two out of 12 retailers said that LEGO minifigures were one of their bestselling novelty items.
— In a July 2013 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that  LEGO minifigs are their best-selling toy. 8/3/2012 (Price: $2.99)

Mattel Hot Wheels Batman - Batmobile Assortment 1:50 scale die-cast model by TOY WONDERS INC.

X3078/956B Mattel Hot Wheels Batman - Batmobile Assortment. 1:50 scale diecast model. Manufactured by Mattel. Each car individually blister carded. Card size: 5.25" x 6.5". Assortment includes: 1940s Batmobile - Batman (2 pcs); Batmobile - Batman Forever (2 pcs); Tumbler - Batman Begins (2 pcs); Tumbler - The Dark Knight (2 pcs). Launch date: July 20, 2012.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Hot Wheels was their best selling brand of die-cast toy.
— In an August 2013 survey Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that Hot Wheels were their best-selling die-cast toys. 7/27/2012 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RMZ City - 2010 Chevy Camaro Hard Top. Approximately 1:64 scale diecast collectible model car by TOY WONDERS INC.

355004 RMZ City - 2010 Chevy Camaro Hard Top. Approximately 1:64 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevrolet Camaro is a 3"L x 1.25"W x 0.75"H die cast metal car with pull back action. This 2010 Chevy Camaro is manufactured by Uni-Fortune. 12 pcs per display box in assorted colors. 48 pcs per inner box. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Launch date: July 20, 2012. 7/27/2012 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RMZ City - BMW M5 1:36 scale die-cast collectible model car by TOY WONDERS INC.

555004 RMZ City - BMW M5 Hard Top. Approximately 1:36 scale diecast collectible model car. This BMW M-5 is a 5"L x 2"W x 1.5"H die cast metal car with pull back action and openable doors. This BMW M5 is manufactured by Uni-Fortune. 12 pcs per display box in assorted colors. Z12. 48 pcs per inner box. Launch date: July 20, 2012. 7/27/2012 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yatming Road Signature - 1962 Volkswagen Microbus w/ Open Roof 1:43 scale die-cast collectible model car by TOY WONDERS INC.

43208 Yatming Road Signature - 1962 Volkswagen Microbus w/ Open Roof. 1:43 scale diecast collectible model car. This VW Microbus is a 3.75"Lx 1.25"Wx 1.5"H die cast metal car. Sits on a display plaque. Road Signature collection. The 1962 Volkswagen Microbus is manufactured by Yat Ming. 43208 is in BLUE & WHITE 2-tone colors. Individually packed in a hard plastic case. Case size: 6"Lx 2.75"Wx 3"H. 6 pcs per inner. Launch date: July 20, 2012. 7/27/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Maisto - Ducati Multistrada 1200S Motorcycle 1:12 scale die-cast collectible model by TOY WONDERS INC.

31188 Maisto - Ducati Multistrada 1200S Motorcycle. 1:12 scale diecast collectible model. Bikes are 6.5"L x 3.5"H diecast model with workable steering, workable/detailed suspension, and kickstand. This Ducati Multistrada 1200S motor bike is manufactured by Maisto. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 8.5"Lx 2.75"Wx 4.75"H. 31188 is in assorted colors. Launch date: July 20, 2012.
34737  R/C Cars (Maisto)
— In a July 2014 survey, one out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that the R/C cars from Maisto was their store's best-selling electronic / battery operated toy. 7/27/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]