Replicating an M8 6x6 armored car employed during World War II, this 1/72 scale die-cast model features an opened-top metal turret with a metal 37mm M6 gun and a coaxially mounted .30-caliber M1919 machine gun; a ring-mounted .50-caliber M2 machine gun; separately applied plastic detail parts; realistic wheels with treaded tires; the authentic markings of A Troop, 25th Mechanized Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 4th Armored Division; and more. It measures 2¾" long and includes a removable plastic display base with a clear cover. "The first armored fighting vehicle from Hobby Master is executed with the quality and accuracy you've come to expect from a brand you love," Sarah Broadwater, marketing manager for Historic Sales, told TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2009.

Take to the skies with this high-flying jet kite. Stable and easy-to-fly with its built-in flame tail. Hand sewn with a tough ripstop nylon sail and durable fiberglass frame for years of use. Includes flying line and winder. Launch date: January 26, 2009.

The MICRO-TIGER indoor, digital proportional IR helicopter features a micro size fun with macro-scale performance. The MICRO-TIGER's blue LED light illuminates the cockpit for cool nighttime flying. The product is capable of precise and accurate control using the new digital proportional patent-pending Motion Auto Sensing Control (M.A.S.C.) Controller. A simple tilt of the wrist turns the helicopter in that direction. Beginners and experienced pilots will both enjoy the thrill and command of steering like a real pilot. The MICRO-TIGER comes fully assembled and ready to fly. It requires five AA alkaline batteries (not included). Launch date: June 2008.

With the VIPER Radio Control Airplane with a patent-pending M.A.S.C. Controller, the user can tilt his wrist to the right or left and the plane follows the hand and turns the appropriate direction. M.A.S.C. puts the user in the pilot's seat. The throttle is controlled by squeezing the variable speed trigger for more altitude. The powerful twin motors and aerodynamic design add to the fun of M.A.S.C. as VIPER climbs and dives across the sky. The Estes VIPER is easy and intuitive for a beginner pilot to learn to fly and also delivers better maneuvers and is more fun for an advanced pilot. It requires six AA alkaline batteries (not included). Launch date: June 2008.

Estes introduces the revolutionary XENOX Radio Control Airplane with the new Patent Pending M.A.S.C. Controller - a breakthrough in R/C technology. The user just tilts his wrist to the right and the plane follows the hand and turns right. Tilt wrist to the left and the plane turns left. M.A.S.C. puts the user in the pilot's seat. The throttle is controlled by squeezing the variable speed trigger for more altitude. XENOX R/C twin motors and aerodynamic wings add to the fun of flying with M.A.S.C. The XENOX Airplane is easy and intuitive for a beginner pilot to learn to fly and cruise the sky; plus it also delivers lots of fun for an experienced pilot. It requires 6 AA alkaline batteries (not included). Launch date: June 2008.

This R/C model features a 9" wingspan and excellent flight performance, flight duration and overall durability. The Interceptor's twin motors supply so much thrust that it will do a complete loop with no problem. With the twin-stick transmitter, the operators has complete control over climbing, diving and left/right turning. The Interceptor utilizes the best and latest Lithium Polymer rechargeable battery technology for power and long flights. The plane recharges directly from the built-in charger in the transmitter for the convenience of being able to charge it anywhere, anytime. The plane features "unbreakable new material," VP David Deans of Megatech International told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2008.

This light, Styrofoam airplane is simple enough for easy flight and durable enough for an eventual nosedive. It has the distinctive double wings of biplanes, and a bright red color detailed with checkered stripes on the wings and tail. Charging off its launcher in less than a minute, the plane is just a trigger-pull away from flight. The charger-controller requires six AA batteries.
— “[It's] Kid Galaxy by far. The Backyard Flyer,” said Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys & Books Store in Scottsdale, Ariz., when asked about best-selling flying toys in October 2008.
— “The Red Biplane is actually our best seller,” Ava Allen, owner of Be Beep a Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly.
— About 25 percent of 68 retailers named the Backyard Flyer from Kid Galaxy as a top-selling toy.

This indoor flying machine features an Autopilot Mode with sensor-based navigation that allows it to avoid ceilings and other obstacles while gliding. It also comes with a three-channel digital IR remote controller, plush a Dogfight accessory for use when pitting two Bladestars against one another. The crash-resistant Bladestar boasts lightweight "high-flex" materials and is for indoor use only. It has a 12" wingspan, and 20 minutes of charge time results in about five minutes of flight. It requires 6 AA batteries (not included). The product received a CES 2008 Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Award.

It's a bird... It's a plane...no, it's AirShark, the glider with attitude. Soft and safe, with rubber-band propulsion it flies over 50 feet. "It is a simple glider with attitude.
Any one can make it fly," said Laura T. Brewer, VP of marketing, Play Visions. Launch date: July 28, 2008.

This easy-to-build plane is made of pre-cut pieces of balsa wood. The double-wing design is stenciled with dramatic details for an authentic World War I look, with the spacing of the structure maintained by light plastic pieces to keep everything in place.  
— “Balsa wood planes, by Guillow,” said Joel Hardy of Magpie Toys in Red Lodge, Mont., of the store’s best-selling flying toys.
— Eight percent of 68 retailers reported Guillow’s balsa flyers as top sellers among aircraft in October 2008.

Recommended for outdoor use only, this lightweight glider comes with a launcher and is available in different styles. It is easy to assemble and fly, and can soar up to 50’. The safe, soft flyer has a wingspan of 9” and comes with instructions.

This play airport featuring Alaska Airlines includes everything needed for authentic play. There is a die-cast airplane and ground equipment, including signs.
— This playset is a best-selling item at Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska, Operations Manager Susan Miller told TDmonthly in summer 2008.

The Wonder Jet lets kids feel as if they’re real pilots. Features such as red port and green starboard lights that blink on the wings and tail, a built-in vibrator under the seat to simulate the feeling of take-off, landing and turbulence and real jet take-off and landing sounds that are activated by the movement of the child, enhance the flying experience. The Wonder Jet also comes with safety features such as a seat belt, lean-limits, and automatic shut-off when not in use after 60 seconds. Additionally, the Turret contains a hydraulic piston that can be raised and lowered to allow the product to grow with the child (up to 200 pounds). Launch date: 2009; to premier at the Dallas Fall Toy Preview, Oct. 14-17, 2008.

The die-cast jet features pull-back motor action and a button that activates “take-off” sounds.
— “What does really well in die-cast are the Supersonic Jet Flyers from Schylling — they fly out the door,” Fran Anaya, owner of Golden Aspen Toys in Flagstaff, Ariz., told TDmonthly in spring 2008. “About a month ago, I ordered four boxes (six in each box) and I [already] have to reorder.”
— “My jet planes are my best ones,” echoed Janet Gregory, owner of Over the Rainbow Toy Store in Anchorage, Alaska. “[We sell] probably a dozen or so per month.”
— More than 9 percent of retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in May 2008 named die-cast vehicles by Schylling as their best-selling die-cast. Two of 49 retailers said in July 2009 that Supersonic Jets are their top-selling die-cast.

Iron Man themed Air Rage MicroFighters. The plane is designed with various Iron Man references all across the wing span and tail of the plane. These micro indoor/outdoor stunt planes include flight setting controls from beginner to expert, so one can start out slow and easy until comfortable with the more advanced settings allowing for faster dynamic capabilities.

This Iron Man themed BlackGhost Micro Indoor helicopter shares the same color scheme (Red and Gold) as that of Iron Man. The BlackGhost has excellent control capability to move left, right, up, and down, and has a constant slow forward speed. It can be charged via the charge port found on the transmitter.

Hulk themed Air Rage MicroFighters. The plane is designed with various Hulk references all across the wing span and tail of the plane. These micro indoor/outdoor stunt planes include flight setting controls from beginner to expert, so one can start out slow and easy until comfortable with the more advanced settings allowing for faster dynamic capabilities.

This Hulk themed BlackGhost Micro Indoor helicopter shares the green-colored theme as that of the Incredible Hulk. The BlackGhost has excellent control capability to move left, right, up, and down, and has a constant slow forward speed. It can be charged via the charge port found on the transmitter. The BlackGhost comes ready to fly and includes everything needed.

The latest addition to the mean Mosquito BladeRunner Series is this six legged, orange-eyed exceptional 3 channel flier. With cutting edge micro-motor technology and patented dual-rotor design, the Mosquito 3.0 is a precise and stable helicopter system.

The i-Fly Hawk continues in the iFly series. Based off of the similiarities of the i-Fly Vamp, this flier has a bird theme design with feather illustrations on the wings.

The i-Fly Wasp features similiarities to the i-Fly Vamp with its realistic flapping wings that mimic the behavior of a bird or an insect, giving the eerie illusion that the toy is alive. The ingenious patented mechanism that alters the wing geometry allow the two-frequency device to climb, glide, descend, make turns without serious loss of height and fly freely and accurately for over ten minutes with just 20 to 30 minutes of charging. An R/C transmitter, a flight battery and instructions are included. No assembly is required.

The lightweight Piloto can climb, descend and turn like a real plane, but is made of durable foam with a carbon fiber rod fuselage, allowing it to withstand crashes. The plane is safe for indoor use, and can fly for 10 minutes non-stop, controlled at a range of up to 100 feet. The 10-3/4” plane features a wingspan of 8-1/2”, two different frequencies and a two-channel controller with a built-in charger.

The lightweight Piloto can climb, descend and turn like a real plane, but is made of durable foam with a carbon fiber rod fuselage, allowing it to withstand crashes. The plane is safe for indoor use, and can fly for 10 minutes non-stop, controlled at a range of up to 100 feet. The 10-3/4” plane features a wingspan of 8-1/2”, two different frequencies and a two-channel controller with a built-in charger.

The remote-controlled plane comes with three frequencies and can fly and bank left and right. The durable and lightweight plane charges on the controller in 30 minutes for 15 minutes of flight. “No other remote-controlled airplane has this unique, motion-sensitive foam core design that, when in flight, banks left and right as you tilt the controller left and right,” Excalibur Electronics Senior Product Manager Meg Sahdala told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2008.

This SkyRyder is twice the size of the original SkyRyder models. The model plane is rubberband-powered, durable and easy to assemble. Launch date: March 2008.