January 2010 New Specialty Toys — Cars

A line of premium 1:43 scale replicas, the Griffith Series 200 is a classic '60s blend of British and American V8 muscle. Automodello has enlisted Raffi Minasian — a respected diecast industry designer — to craft the inaugural and future releases. Available in Standard and Founders editions. "This is the first Griffith model ever produced that has been authenticated by the founder of Griffith Motor Cars (Jack Griffith). The Founders Edition includes Jack's signature and VIN Plate," James Cowen, CEO, Diecasm, LLC d/b/a Automodello, told TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2010.

92377MT Jada Toys Dub City - 1959 VW Beetle Hard Top. 1:24 scale diecast collectible model car. This Volkswagen Beetle is a 7.5" long x 3.25"W x 2.5"H die cast car with openable doors, hood & trunk. VW Stock Babymoon rims. This volkswagen Beetle is manufactured by Jada Toys. 4 pcs per display box in assorted colors.
— Mike DiAndrea, manager of Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells four Dub City die-cast cars each month.

For the first time in Hess Toy Truck history, a race car takes the spotlight as the main featured vehicle. It features a touch-release canopy compartment that opens to reveal a hidden compartment with surprise cargo — a smaller, faster race car powered by a pull-back racing motor and its own set of working lights. Features include 29 lights with an optional flashing mode, three realistic sound features (ignition, acceleration and horn), alloy-look racing wheels, chrome detailed rear view mirrors and air vents, low-profile headlights (a first for a Hess Toy Truck), rear spoiler, canopy compartment with a spring-release hood that opens with a touch, and two Energizer ‘C’ batteries. The Small Racer boasts 15 lights, pull-back racing motor, alloy-look racing wheels, chrome detailed rear view mirrors and vents, low-profile headlights, rear spoiler, and one Energizer ’AA’ battery. Launch date: October 30, 2009. NOTE: This product is not available wholesale.

5"L x 1.875"W x 2.75"H diecast metal vehicle with pull back action, openable doors and detailed interior. This Ice-Cream truck is manufactured by Kinsmart/Kinsfun Toys. 12 pcs per display in assorted colors. 72 pcs per inner box.
— Tim Holliday, owner of Children's World and Uniform in Sarasota, Fla., told TDmonthly in an August 2013 survey that police cars and ice cream trucks are their best-selling die-cast items.
— In a August 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Toysmith made their stores' best-selling die-cast toys.