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January 2010 New Specialty Toys — All





Age Range: 5 to 7
Category: Educational
Books



Centered on basic math skills and beginning reading, this workbook includes activities with color illustrations that allow kids to practice for reaching first-grade goals while strengthening their critical thinking.
— Seven of 40 specialty retailers referenced books or study guides of some sort when asked about best-selling educational toys and school supplies in fall 2009.
Annie’s Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fla., sells about 18 School Zone books per month. “Tourists grab them and use to keep the kids thinking on breaks,” Owner Teresa Derry told TDmonthly in late 2009.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26175      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 8 and up
Gender: Girls
Category: Science & Nature
Kits
Tween



Designed to teach girls about cosmetic chemistry, this kit includes ingredients to make custom scents and indulge in a crystal mud treatment and a sea salt scrub. Girls can also buff and shine their nails for a finished look.
— Two of 40 retailers cited Scientific Explorer as a best-selling educational brand in fall 2009. The Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., sells dozens of Scientific Explorer kits per month, Owner Mary Porter told TDmonthly.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26174      (added 11/24/2009)
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This picture-filled wooden puzzle of the United States includes 40 pieces created to help develop map skills. When each puzzle piece is placed in the correct location, the puzzle speaks the names of the states and capitals. It measures 0.8” x 15.8” x 11.9”. It requires three AAA batteries (not included).
— Ten percent of 40 retailers named Melissa & Doug as a best-selling brand when it comes to educational products. LB Toys in Media, Pa., sells about 30 per month of the U.S. wooden map puzzle, Owner Jamie Burdette told TDmonthly in fall 2009.
— Michael O'Dell of Toys from the Attic in Rehoboth Beach, Del., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that they don't sell many electronic or battery operated toys, but of those they do have, sound puzzles from Melissa & Doug sell best.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26173      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 856
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



856 Motorhead Miniatures Figurines - 1:18 scale Vintage Vixens #1 Set of 4 . Hand painted cold-cast resin. These figures are great for decorating 1:18 scale cars and dioramas. This set includes four approximately 3.5" lady figures. Manufactured by Motorheads. Packed in a window box. Box size: 10.5"Lx 2.25"Wx 5"H. Note: Vehicle is not included.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26171      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 4 and up
SKU or Item #: 5342/2D
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



5342/2D Kinsmart - Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor. 1:42 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ford Crown Victoria is a 5"L x 1.75"W x 1.75"H die cast metal car with pull back action, and openable doors. This Ford Crown Victoria Police car is manufactured by Kinsmart. 12 pcs per display box in assorted colors. 72 pcs per inner.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26172      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 60164BN
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



60164 HIGHWAY 61 - 1969 Chevy Camaro SS396 Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevrolet Camaro SS-396 is a 10.25"L x 4"W x 2.75"H die cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk, fully detailed engine, working steering and suspension, soft interior and rubber tires. This 1969 Chevy Camaro SS396 is manufactured by Die-cast Promotions. 60164 is in Burnished BROWN color with White stripes. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13.75"L x 6.5"W x 5.75"H. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26170      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 50755TN
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



50755 HIGHWAY 61 - 1970 Plymouth Barracuda 383 Gator Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Plymouth Barracuda 383 is a 10.25"L x 4"W x 2.75"H die cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk, fully detailed engine, working steering and suspension, soft interior and soft rubber tires. This Plymouth Barracuda 383 is manufactured by Highway 61. Limited edition 1 of 600 pcs. 50755 is in METALLIC BURNT TAN color with Gator top. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13.75"L x 6.375"W x 5.75"H.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26169      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 92478GN
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



92478 Yat Ming Road Signature - 1950 Studebaker Champion Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Studebaker Champion is a 10.25"Lx 3.5"Wx 3"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk, free wheels. Sits on a display plaque. Road Signature collection. The Studebaker Champion is manufactured by YatMing. 92478 is in GREEN color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14.25"Lx 5.75"Wx 5.25"H.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26166      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 31834GY
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



31834 Maisto Special Edition - 1952 Citroen 2CV. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This 1952 Citroen 2CV is a 7.75""L x 2.75""W x 3""H die-cast metal car with openable hood & doors. Special Edition. Sits on a display plaque. This Citroen 2CV is manufactured by Maisto. Item 31834 is in GRAY color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13""L x 6.5""W x 5""H.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26167      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: DC59AM01GN
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



DC59AM01 Shelby - 1959-2009 Aston Martin DBR1 Convertible 50th Anniversary #5. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Aston-Martin DBR1 is an 8.5"L x 3"W x 1.75"H die cast metal car with openable doors, hood and trunk, authentically detailed engine, interior and chassis, chrome detailed accessories, and chrome wheels. Mounted on a display platform. This Aston Martin DBR1 is manufactured by Shelby Collectibles, Inc. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 12.5"L x 5.75"W x 5"H. DC59AM01 is in GREEN color.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26168      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 31852BU
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



31852BU Maisto Special Edition - Smart Fortwo Coupe with Extra Black Hood. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Smart Fortwo Coupe is a 5"L x 2.5"W x 3"H die-cast metal car with openable doors & hatchback. Special Edition. This Smart Fortwo Coupe is manufactured by Maisto. Item 31852 is in BLUE & SILVER 2-tone colors. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13"L x 6.5"W x 5"H.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26164      (added 11/24/2009)
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Age Range: 3 and up
SKU or Item #: 31144SV
Launch Date: November 2009
Gender: Boys And Girls
Category: Die-Cast



31144SV Maisto - BMW M5 Hard Top with Sunroof. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This BMW M-5 is a 10"Lx 4"Wx 2.75"H die cast metal with openable doors, hood & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This BMW M5 is manufactured by Maisto; ref. no. 31144 in SILVER color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13"Lx 6.5"Wx 5"H.
ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26165      (added 11/24/2009)
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Superior - Classic Double Decker Bus Hard Top & Open Top with NY Sightseeing Graphics 5" Die-cast Model Car (Model 5854A)