TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Licensed Products Product Category

Good Night Moon Bunny Storytime Pal by ZOOBIES

This plush Good Night Moon Bunny Storytime Pal features a stuffed animal with a child sized blanket folded inside. When the blanket is removed children can snuggle up and use the stuffed animal as a pillow. The blanket zips on and off and is machine washable; the Zoobie stuffed animal is held in shape by two velcro tabs.
— In late Spring 2011, Melodie Ingwersen, owner of Creative Kids in in Columbia Ill., said of the Storytime pals from Zoobies: "They did a real good job transporting the character to a Zoobie,” and they're only $1-2 more than the non-licensed characters. She told TDmonthly that these were among her best-selling licensed products. 1/7/2011 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer Talk And Explore Cell Phone by FISHER-PRICE INC.

Kids can talk to Dora and her friends when they use the colorful Dora the Explorer Talk And Explore Cell Phone. The phone contains pre-recorded, bi-lingual messages, and includes a blue butterfly phone charm. As of 1.06.2011 this product was listed as a bestseller in the Pretend Play & Dress Up category on Toysrus.com. Pros: Colorful; comes with phone charm; bilingual. 1/7/2011 (Price: $24.99)

Beyblade Metal Fusion Super Vortex Battle Set by HASBRO INC.

Based on the popular TV series, kids can play out battles between their Beyblade tops in this colorful arena. Set includes SUPER VORTEX Beystadium arena, 2 exclusive Beyblade Metal Fusion tops, 2 ripcord launchers, 24 tournament grids, official rule book and 2 collector cards. As of 1.06.2011 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 58 reviews on Amazon.com and was No. 27 on the top 100 bestselling toys and games. Pros: Engaging; encourages critical/creative thinking. Cons: Plastic arena may not hold up to aggressive play.
 1/7/2011 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC2 ERTL John Deere - 400D Articulated Dump Truck 1:50 scale die-cast collectible model by TOY WONDERS INC.

15252 RC2 ERTL John Deere - 400D Articulated Dump Truck. 1:50 scale diecast collectible model. This 400D Articulated farm tractor is a 7.75"L x 3"W x 3.25"H die-cast metal with openable hood & dumpable bed. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 9.5"L x 4.75"W x 5"H. Manufactured by RC2 Brands. Item 15252 is in ORANGE color.
— Cynthia Phillips Strinich, owner of Phillip's Toy Mart in Nashville, Tenn., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that John Deere branded die-cast toys are their best sellers in the category. 12/15/2010 (Price: $35) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Joyful Times - 1500 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

A classic scene of enjoying Coca-Cola during the holiday season. Completed puzzle measures 28.75" x 36". © The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola, Coke and the Contour Bottle Design, the Dynamic Ribbon device, the Red Disk Icon and the Coca-Cola Santa are trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company and in Canada, Coca-Cola, Ltd.  All rights reserved.  Allied Products Corporation is an official licensee of The Coca-Cola Company. 12/2/2010 (Price: $21.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! - 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

Put together this 2000-piece jigsaw puzzle to reveal a collage of women's shoes. © Hallmark Licensing 12/2/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Coca-cola Classic Signs - 2000 piece jigsaw puzzle by SPRINGBOK PUZZLES

One for the avid Coke collector — a collage of Coca-Cola vintage signs. © The Coca-Cola Company, Coca-Cola, Coke and the Contour Bottle Design, the Dynamic Ribbon device, the Red Disk Icon and the Coca-Cola Santa are trademarks of The Coca-Cola Company and in Canada, Coca-Cola, Ltd.  All rights reserved.  Allied Products Corporation is an official licensee of The Coca-Cola Company. 12/2/2010 (Price: $24.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fan Stamp Instant Press-On Face Paint - Disney Characters by FAN STAMP, LLC.

Fan Stamp's Disney Face Art takes dress-up and playtime invites for increased imaginative options. For parties or everyday fun, Fan Stamp allows children to enhance their role-play experience with Disney characters they love. Designs are 100% mineral make-up, hypo allergenic and sweat and water resistant. Designs are reusable, include glitter, apply in seconds and wipe off easily.
Awards: National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2010 11/5/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

THE SIMPSONS series 2- vinyl toy mini-figures by KIDROBOT

This second series of figures features two alternate versions of your favorite nuclear family and 15 new characters including extended family members and loveable barflies, including Mariachi Homer, Mariachi Marge, Zombie Homer, Zombie Bart, Sideshow Mel, Carl Carlson, Selma Bouvier and many more. Each vinyl figure stands 3-inches tall, includes a character sticker, and comes blind boxed to preserve its identity.
— Tom Levin from Tom's Toys Inc in Great Barrington, Mass., told TDmonthly in a Fall 2013 survey that minifigures from Kid Robot are a popular choice for tween customers. 11/4/2010 (Price: $9.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marvel X Bishoujo Collection - Black Cat by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

Black Cat, the sometimes ally and love interest of Spider-Man, joins the Marvel X Bishoujo Collection  (combining iconic superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings). Also known as Felicia Hardy, Black Cat comes to life in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita, and is the first in the series to be enlarged to the 1/7th scale, standing at 9" tall atop an exclusive display base consisting of a miniature building in deep perspective. 10/20/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

X-Men Danger Room Sessions Rogue Fine Art Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

At nearly 12" tall, Rogue is featured in a 1/6 scale similar to the other characters in the Danger Room Sessions line. Sculpted by Erick Sosa, Rogue features a Sentinel face base on top of a mechanical projector.  Every mutant in the Danger Room Sessions series is mounted on a unique Danger Room holographic environment with translucent parts that glow with a built-in LED light in the base. 10/20/2010 (Price: $174.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

X-Force X-23 Fine Art Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

The DC Comics Bishoujo Collection (combining DC’s superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings) continues with DC’s Wonder Woman. Dressed in her iconic and colorful costume, Wonder Woman holds her magical Lasso of Truth in both hands. She is displayed here for the first time in the Japanese bishoujo (pretty girl) style inspired by Japan’s renowned illustrator Shunya Yamashita. This figure stands over 9" tall (1/7th scale). 10/20/2010 (Price: $159.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DC Comics Bishoujo Collection - Wonder Woman by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

The DC Comics Bishoujo Collection (combining DC’s superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings) continues with DC’s Wonder Woman. Dressed in her iconic and colorful costume, Wonder Woman holds her magical Lasso of Truth in both hands. She is displayed here for the first time in the Japanese bishoujo (pretty girl) style inspired by Japan’s renowned illustrator Shunya Yamashita. This figure stands over 9" tall (1/7th scale). 10/20/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader ARTFX+ Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

Part of the smaller scale Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues line is Darth Vader. Ruthless and powerful, Darth Vader stands at the ready with the knowledge that his mastery over the Force can overcome any enemy. Intricately detailed from chest piece to helmet, Darth Vader has a standard stance with his hands at his belt, and comes with bonus arm parts for alternate poses. Like the other ARTFX+ Statues, he has magnets in his feet for display on the included base. ARTFX+ Statues are fun-to-assemble pre-painted snap-fit kits that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill.  Darth Vader stands approximately 8 inches tall (1/10th scale). 10/20/2010 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Archie Comics Classic Characters - Betty by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

In honor of the 2011 70th Anniversary of Archie, Dark Horse has given the Archie family the signature Syroco-style treatment. The third statuette in the series of five is Betty Cooper. The pretty, blonde, sweet and earnest Betty is always ready to have fun, especially when Archie is involved. Limited to 950 numbered pieces, the statue comes packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Archie Comics Classic Characters - Veronica by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

In honor of the 2011 seventieth anniversary of Archie, Dark Horse has given the Archie family the signature Syroco-style treatment. The second character statuette in the series of five is Riverdale's resident rich girl and brunette bombshell, Veronica Lodge. Best friend of Betty, Veronica has great looks, money, and charm — everything a girl could want, except for the undivided attention of Archie Andrews. Standing 5" tall, this statuette is sculpted by Yoe! Studio. Each Archie Syroco statue is limited to 950 numbered pieces and comes packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts 60th Anniversay Classic Characters Lucy by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

The statues go back to the original look of the Peanuts characters from 1950, visibly different than today's look, and in a special 60th anniversary limited-edition series of the five main characters. Each piece is sculpted by Yoe! Studio, and is limited to 650 pieces and packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and a character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Archie Comics Classic Character - Archie by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Archie comic, Dark Horse has released Archie statues with the Syroco-style treatment. Archie Andrews is the prototypical All-American teenager. With his signature red hair, freckles and eternal optimism, Archie is the protagonist of the Archie Comics Universe and the center of a love triangle with his two girlfriends, Veronica and Betty. A classic underdog persona, Archie often comes out on top of a situation even when it looks like the odds are against him. Limited to 950 numbered pieces, the Archie statue comes packaged in a tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts 60th Anniversary Classic Character - Snoopy by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

The statues go back to the original look of the Peanuts characters from 1950, visibly different than today's look. The 60th anniversary limited-edition series features the five main characters and is sculpted by Yoe! Studio. Each character is limited to 650 pieces and comes packaged in a tin box with a pin-back button and a character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts 60th Anniversary Classic Character - Charlie Brown by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

The statues go back to the original look of the Peanuts characters from 1950, visibly different than today's look. The 60th anniversary limited-edition series features the five main characters and is sculpted by Yoe! Studio. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Domo Party Lights by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

Users can brighten up any festivities with these lively Domo Party Lights, featuring five brilliant colors of the character Domo. Each set includes a 12' string, with 10 bright lights. 10/18/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts Now & Then Figures - Charlie Brown by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

In honor of the 60th anniversary of Peanuts, Dark Horse has brought the original look back with these twin-packs of small vinyl figures. Each set shows the characters as they were in the old days and what they are like now. Each figure measures close to 4" in height and stands on a grass-green base (not pictured), and features a sculpt by the talents at Yoe! Studio. "We found poses taken straight from the strips, and these specific panels will be depicted on the packaging. Both are in a running pose, which makes them look well placed together as a set," Kali Dugan, Product Sales Manager of Dark Horse Comics told TDmonthly. 10/18/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts Now & Then Figures - Snoopy by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

In honor of the 60th anniversary of Peanuts, Dark Horse has brough the original look back with these twin-packs of small vinyl figures. Each set shows the characters as they were in the old days and what they are like now. Each figure measures close to 4" in height and stands on a grass-green base (not pictured), and features a sculpt by the talents at Yoe! Studio. "We found poses taken straight from the strips, and these specific panels will be depicted on the packaging. Both are in a running pose, which makes them look well placed together as a set," Kali Dugan, Product Sales Manager of Dark Horse Comics told TDmonthly. 10/18/2010 (Price: $24.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Storm Trooper ARTFX+ Build Pack by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues bring quality and detailing in a small scale suitable for collecting. An addition to the Saga Collection, the Storm Trooper Build Pack features a Storm Trooper wrapped up in shiny white armor and following the orders of Emperor Palpatine and Darth Vader to the letter. The Storm Troopers project the Empire’s might into every corner of the galaxy. Rarely found alone, the Troopers attack en masse to swarm their foes with superior numbers. Joining the ARTFX+ line, these two Storm Troopers are perfect miniature versions of the onscreen characters, with fully detailed armor and weapons. Both come with four different interchangeable kinds of arm parts and two different style of leg parts, making for eighteen different posing combinations. Like other ARTFX+ Statues the Troopers also have magnets in their feet for display on included bases. ARTFX+ Statues are fun-to-assemble pre-painted snap-fit kits that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill. The Storm Troopers stand nearly 8 inches tall (1/10th scale). 10/6/2010 (Price: $74.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Boba Fett Cloud City Version ARTFX+ Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

From the line of smaller scale Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues comes characters from the original films in this Saga Collection. First in line is the notorious bounty hunter Boba Fett. Appearing as he did in Empire Strikes Back, Fett works with Darth Vader to capture the Millennium Falcon and collect on the bounty for Han Solo. Cold and calculating, Boba Fett is never encountered without his full suit of Mandalorian armor and trusty blaster rifle. The armor plating over a full-length bodysuit clearly shows the wear and tear of a life as a galactic bounty hunter, along with all of the personal touches added by Fett over the years like the cape and unique built in weaponry. Poseable in two ways (holding his gun at ease or aimed at his quarry), Fett comes with two different interchangeable arms and magnets in his feet for display on the included base. ARTFX+ Statues are fun-to-assemble pre-painted snap-fit kits that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill.  Boba Fett stands almost 8 inches tall (1/10th scale) and is the first in the the upcoming Saga Collection line. 10/6/2010 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]