June 2012 New Specialty Toys — Collectibles

Christmas Gift Set with Dual Track represents a unique, breakthrough magnetic propulsion technology design. It is capable of smoothly moving tiny objects along a very thin and narrow electromagnetic track. Two very small sets of trains or one set of train and one set of cars moves around on separate levels in opposite direction around the tree. Includes Choo, Choo locomotive sound, flashing LED light or Rainbow LED. Launch date: September 2012.

Zowa are fun toy puzzle erasers that kids can collect and trade with their friends. Series 1 has over 50 erasers to collect in 5 different themes: Fantasy, Jobs, Imagination, Sport, and Monster. Find all the rare erasers which come in white. The more Zowa one collects the bigger the Zowa World becomes. Zowa are available in a single pack or a 3 pack.

Zowa are fun toy puzzle erasers that kids can collect and trade with their friends. Series 1 has over 50 erasers to collect in 5 different themes: Fantasy, Jobs, Imagination, Sport, and Monster. Find all the rare erasers which come in white. The more Zowa one collects the bigger the Zowa World becomes. Zowa are available in a single pack or a 3 pack. Launch date: 2012.

SqwowFish Collector Bank can be decorated with any soft ‘n squishy SqwishLand toys and helps kids save their pennies.

This line of retro stunt-show toys includes cars of three different colors. They can jump, do wheelies, and the driver figures come out to play. There's a human cannon ball for the play figures that can really be shot, and there are parachutes as well.

A classic carousel with a detailed boardwalk and railings. Many tiny lights highlight the carousel and are draped along the boardwalk. As the carousel turns, 25 Christmas carols or 25 year-round Classics play. Approximately 15" wide. Launch date: 2011.

Richard O'Brien was fascinated with toy soldiers from a young age and in the 1970s he had a chance to do some research into the history of American-Made toys. He became an expert in the field and had numerous articles on the subject published in magazines, all of which are very hard to find. Now he's collected the best of them into this 270-page book showing exactly what was published. It's a must-read for anyone interested in collecting metal or wooden toy soldiers. There are hundreds of photographs and facsimiles of old magazines.
BUY IT HERE: http://www.ramblehouse.com/researching.htm

Richard O'Brien was fascinated with toy soldiers from a young age and in the 1970s he had a chance to do some research into the history of American-Made toys. He became an expert in the field and had numerous articles on the subject published in magazines, all of which are very hard to find. He collected two "catalog" books that were very helpful to collectors and because of being out of print they are extremely hard to find and expensive. Not any more. Both of the catalog books are here in one volume.
BUY IT HERE: http://www.ramblehouse.com/barclaycatalog.htm

Take to the stars in the classic X-wing starfighter. Featuring wings that fold into attack mode, proton torpedoes, retractable landing gear and opening cockpit, this most iconic vehicle of the Star Wars universe returns to turn the tide in the battle against the evil Empire. Includes 4 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Jek Porkins, R2-D2 and R5-D8.
— As of 3/30/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 6 reviews on Amazon.com.
— In a May 2012 survey, two out of 12 retailers told TDmonthly that LEGO Star Wars was their best selling licensed product.
— In a May 2013 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that LEGO Star Wars was their best-selling construction toy line.

Gloria is very sociable and loves being the center of attention. Norma loves playing in the snow with her brother and sister. Elijah loves to go swimming and dancing, especially tap dancing. Calico Critters are posable, with jointed arms and legs, and heads that turn. All Critters come with high quality clothing, that is removable.

Penelope loves being outside and riding her tricycle. Peter is a fantastic brother and is always looking after his sisters. Patricia can spend the whole day playing in the baby sandbox. Calico Critters are poseable, with jointed arms and legs, and heads that turn. All Critters come with high quality clothing, that is removable.

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96363 Jada Toys Collector's Club - 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1. 1:18 Scale diecast collectible model car. This 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is a 9.75"L x 4"W x 2.5"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This Chevy Corvette is manufactured by Jada Toys. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14.25"L x 6.75"W x 5.25"H. Item 96363 is in JET STREAM BLUE color. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Limited edition. 3 pcs per inner. Launch date: February 13, 2012.

3554 Sun Star European - 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet Convertible. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet is a 10"L x 4"W x 3"H die-cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk. Mounted on a display stand. European collectibles. This 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220SE Cabriolet is manufactured by Sunstar. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14"L x 6.5"W x 5"H. 3554 is in LIGHT GREEN color. Launch date: February 8, 2011.

5303 SUN STAR Mini - 1961 Austin Se7en Cooper Hard Top. 1:12 scale diecast collectible model car. This Austin Se7en Cooper is a die-cast metal car with openable doors, hood & trunk. Limited edition 1 of 999 pcs with numbered certificate. Manufactured by SunStar. Item 5303 is in SMOKE GREY-GREEN color with Old English White roof. Individually packed in a box. Box size: 12.5"L x 7.25"W x 6.25"H. Launch date: February 7, 2012.
— In a August 2014 survey, Charles, manager of Miller's Toys in Mamaroneck , N.Y., told TDmonthly that Mini-Coopers are one of their store's best-selling die-cast toys.

96387 Jada Toys Bigtime Kustoms - 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor Pickup Truck. 1:24 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ford F150 SVT Raptor Pick-up is an 8.5"L x 3.25"W x 3"H die cast with openable doors, hood & tailgate. This Ford F 150 SVT Raptor Pick up is manufactured by Jada Toys. Individually packed in a window box WB. Box size: 10"L x4.75"W x 4.75"H. 6 pcs per inner box in assorted colors. Launch date: March 2, 2012.

96363 Jada Toys Collector's Club - 2009 Chevy Corvette ZR1. 1:18 Scale diecast collectible model car. This 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is a 9.75"L x 4"W x 2.5"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This Chevy Corvette is manufactured by Jada Toys. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14.25"L x 6.75"W x 5.25"H. Item 96363 is in PRIMER BLACK color. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Limited edition. 3 pcs per inner. Launch date: March 1, 2012.

18008 Welly - Porsche Cayman S Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Porsche Cayman S is a 9.25"Lx 3.5"Wx 2.5"H diecast collection car with openable doors, hood & trunk. It features steerable front wheels, detail components, and is mounted on a display plaque. This Porsche Cayman S is manufactured by Welly. 18008 is in YELLOW color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13"Lx 6.25"Wx 5.25"H. Launch date: February 29, 2012.

V7436/9964 Mattel Hot Wheels Elite - Ferrari 348 TB Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Ferrari 348-TB is a 9.25"Lx 3.75"Wx 2.25"H die cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This Ferrari 348TB is manufactured by Mattel. V7436/9964 is in RED color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13.25"Lx 6.75"Wx 5"H. Limited edition 1 of 5000 pcs. Launch date: February 28, 2012.

W1176/9964 Mattel Hot Wheels Elite - Ghostbusters Ecto-1 Ambulance. 1:18 Scale diecast collectible metal car with openable hood, side doors & rear door. This Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is approximate 13" long die-cast metal car. Individually packed in a box. Box size: 17"L x 7.5"W x 7"H. This Ghostbusters Ecto-1 is manufactured by Mattel. W1176/9964 is in WHITE color. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Launch date: February 27, 2012.

AMM957 Auto World - Monkee Mobile. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Monkee Mobile is a 12.5"L x 4"W x 3.5"H die-cast metal car with openable doors & hood. This Monkee Mobile is manufactured by AutoWorld. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14.75"L x 6.1"W x 5"H. AMM957 is in RED color with White roof. Launch date: February 26, 2012.

CD-1738 Busted Knuckle Garage Gas & Oils tin sign. Collector metal signs. A collection of yesterday's signs. Great for decorating homes, offices, restaurants, etc. Lithographed steel metal. Tin Sign size is 16"W x 12.5"H. Mounted on a black 20" x 16" card. CD1738. Launch date: February 25, 2012.

2105 SUN STAR USA - 1961 Chevy Impala Sport Coupe Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevy Impala is an 11.25"L x 4"W x 2.75"H die-cast metal with openable hood, doors & trunk. Turnable front wheels, steering function, detailed interior, engine & chassis. Mounted on a display stand. This Chevy Impala is manufactured by Sunstar. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. U.S.A. Collectibles. Item 2105 is in ARBOR GREEN POLY color with White roof. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 14"L x 6.5"W x 5"H. Launch date: February 24, 2012.

184703 Norev - Peugeot 302 Darl' Mat Coupe Hard Top. 1:18 scale diecast collectible model. This Peugeot 302 Darl' Mat Coupe is an 8.75"L x 3.25"W x 2.75"H die-cast metal car with openable hood & doors. Sits on a display plaque. Item 184703 is in BLACK color with green stripe. This Peugeot 302 Darl' Mat Coupe is manufactured by Norev. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 13"L x 6.5"W x 5.75"H. Launch date: February 23, 2012.

35931 Arko - 1959 Chevy Impala Hard Top. 1:32 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevrolet Impala is a 6.5"Lx 2.25"Wx 1.75"H die-cast metal car with openable hood, doors & trunk. Sits on a display plaque. This 1959 Chevy Impala is manufactured by Arko. 35931 is in BLUE color. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 8"Lx 3.5"Wx 3.5"H. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Launch date: February 22, 2012.