April 2011 Notable Toys — Collectibles

Mezco Toyz will be introducing even more characters from the DC Universe including world-famous super heroes such as Batman, Superman and the Green Lantern. The first series of 2 packs includes the following pairings: Batman: Gotham City's Dark Knight and The Joker: The Clown Prince of Crime; Hal Jordan as the Green Lantern: Intergalactic Protector of Earth and Sinestro: Former Green Lantern turned cosmic villain; Superman: The Last Son of Krypton- Earth's Greatest Hero and Mongul: Ruler of Warworld, gladiatorial space empire. Mini Mez-Itz are 2" collectibles. All Mini Mez-Itz feature five points of articulation and are packaged together on a blister card. This contains 1 of each of the 3 sets. Launch date: June 2011.

DC Mini Mezitz with Vehicles Set: Asst 1- Batman and The Batmobile is the 1st Mez-Itz character produced with a vehicle: The Batmobile. This 2 inch figure features all the articulation of his larger counterpart at 1/3 the size. Batman can fit inside this famous car, The Batmobile, and still have room for a 2nd passenger. The Batmobile is the first car to ever be transformed into a Mez-Itz vehicle. It measures nearly 6 inches long, features a detailed cockpit, and has a convertible hardtop so the Dark Knight and a passenger can fit inside. Batman and The Batmobile come packaged together in a collector friendly window box. Ships in late July 2011.

ThunderCats Ho! Straight from the ThunderCats' Lair on Third Earth, it's Lion-O and the legendary mystic Sword of Omens. This mega-scale figure measures over 20 inches tall from the tip of his upraised, extended sword to the soles of his Thunderian boots. Featuring 7 points of articulation this mega figure is extremely detailed, capturing not only the iconic look of Lion-O as he appeared in the classic television series, but the essence of Lion-O as he proudly raises the mystic Sword of Omens towards the heavens and roars out "Thundercats, Ho!" He comes complete with his Claw Shield and a removable mystic Sword Of Omens. Lion-O is packaged in a collector-friendly window box that allows him to be displayed while remaining Mint In Box. "We are the only 20 inch tall Lion-O ever produced. After the recent story on MTV pre-orders went insane," Mike Drake, director of special projects at Mezco Toyz, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2011.

Tupac Shakur has sold over seventy five million albums worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists in the world. Naturally, the next step was to become a bobblehead. Launch date: Early 2011.

Biggie is celebrated as one of the greatest rap artists and is described as "the savior of East Coast hip-hop." That’s why he has his own bobblehead. Launch date: Early 2011.

These sparkling silicone bands can be stretched out to fit around a child's wrist, but they always go back to their original shape. The 24-Pack Baby Boy Series includes: Pacifier, Baby Boy, Safety Pin, Rabbit, Stroller, Rocking Horse.

1:64 Motor World Series 4 is sectioned into three different sub-series- Classics, All-American, and Speed.  Segmenting this large 12 car series into smaller groups allows collectors to acquire miniature sets and as the most economical product offered by GreenLight, collecting all twelve is absolutely achievable. 1:64th Motor World Series 4 includes the following twelve vehicles: Classics – Volkswagen Samba Bus, Mini Cooper, Mercedes Sprinter Van, Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen VW30; All American – 1956 Ford F-150, 1969 Camaro Convertible SS, 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air; Speed – Volkswagen RSi, 1958 Porsche 356A, 2003 Dodge Viper SRT/10, Lamborghini Gallardo. These 1:64 scale Motor World die-cast model cars feature 100% authentic metal bodies, plastic chassis, authentic detailed wheels and are officially licensed by the respective automobile companies.  As with GreenLight Collectibles offerings, the “Green Machine” chase car program carries over into the Motor World line with 2% of the production run manufactured in alternate schemes to provide the marketplace with the rare vehicles the collector craves. Quantities are limited to 2,250 units of each car and will be available at Toys ‘R’ Us and Meijer throughout the United States and through GreenLight Hobby Distributors/Wholesalers and Online Dealers around the world. Launch date: February 2011.

2011 marks the 30th Anniversary for plush toy and gift manufacturer Aurora World Inc. To celebrate, Aurora is offering a limited edition 30th Anniversary Bear plush toy. Limited the 1,200 pieces, the bear is made of Moda Acrylic plush. “30th Anniversary” is embroidered on its right paw pad. Mr. H.Y. Noh's (Aurora's Founder) signature and number (i.e.: 1/ 1200) is embroidered on the left foot.

Road Racers commemorates the non-sponsored, driver owned cars that are racing in professional and amateur events. The spirit that pushes these drivers and teams links back to the zenith of road racing found in pony-car showdowns, which are celebrated by the two cars in this diorama; Bill Maier #22 1968 Ford Mustang and Sam Posey #77 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A. The replica features an opening hood, detailed engine, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, and a custom license plate, and is officially licensed. Both vehicles are 1:64 scale.

Mustang AV’s displays two aviation inspired automobiles. The AV8R and AV-X10 were both one of kind offerings from Ford Motor Company to commemorate their support of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Both rare machines feature a glass roof, special front and rear fascias, custom wheels and V8 engine. The AV8R debuted at the 2009 Oshkosh, Wisconsin Air Show and the AV-X10 was inspired from the P-51 Mustang Fighter planes from WWll. Both cars were sold at the EAA Gathering Eagles Charity Auction. Both Mustang AV's are 1:64 scale.

Apollo 13 tells the story of the lunar flight operation by the same name and the astronauts involved. There are two other stars in the film, a 1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 and a 1970 Chevy Corvette Stingray. These two vehicles share the big screen for a racing scene. As the real Apollo 13 mission took place in 1970 both of these cars were designed to embody the feel of an era as well as the personality, status and adrenaline seeking manner of those individuals that explore the final frontier. This diorama comes with a 1:64 scale1965 Shelby GT-500 and 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 427. The replica features an opening hood, detailed engine, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, and a custom license plate, and is officially licensed.

Animal House was the first film produced by National Lampoon; a pop culture magazine in the 70’s. Many of the magazine’s writers were recent college graduates who combined their fraternity experiences into a cult classic movie of cliché college personalities and hilarious antics. This Diorama spotlights smooth talking Delta frat boy Otter’s sports car. The candy apple 1959 Chevrolet Corvette could be seen many nights parked at the Rainbow Motel on Old Mill Road. This diorama comes with a 1:64 scale 1959 Corvette and three characters from the movie. The replica features an opening hood, detailed engine, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, and a custom license plate, and is officially licensed. Launch date: February 2011

These plush animals sit atop a child's wrist and hold a writing implement along with the child while they write or draw. "It is functional plush that educates and excites," PenPalz Entertainment told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2011

This 1966 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia is part of the Black Bandit series of 1:18 scale die-cast automotives from GreenLight Collectible. This car features black body paint, black interior, and black rims. This model features real rubber tires, detailed engines, custom license plates, and is officially licensed.

This Shelby Cobra CSX3034 is part of the Auction Block series of 1:18 scale die-cast automotives from GreenLight Collectible. This car is modeled after the famous 1966 Shelby Cobra CSX3034. The car was bought, sold, and remodled several times; it even competed in some motocross until 1970. The car is fully documented in the International Shelby Registry and is still in excellent condition today. This 1:18 scale, fully licensed model is a tribute to that famous car.

Fine features of this model include textured surfaces; a detailed cockpit and rear gunner station with a glazed greenhouse canopy; a realistic Pratt & Whitney Twin Wasp radial engine front with a rotating propeller; a Mark 13 aerial torpedo mounted under the fuselage; fine details such as a pitot tube, a gun sight and an arresting hook; optional position landing gear; and authentic markings. 8¼" wingspan; includes a display stand.

The first 1/48 scale, die cast Boeing P-12E, this model features real wire wing rigging; a detailed cockpit with a clear windscreen, a gun sight, and a removable pilot figure; a realistic Pratt & Whitney R-1340 Wasp engine with a rotating propeller; detailed landing gear; and authentic markings, including the group's emblem, whose four lightning bolts represent the four assigned squadrons and "destruction from the sky." 7½" wingspan; includes a display stand.

This 1/72 scale, die cast model of a Convair F-102 Delta Dagger when it was stationed in South Vietnam in 1968 features engraved panel lines, a well-equipped cockpit with an opening canopy and a pilot figure, a detailed weapons bay with optional-position doors and removable ordnance, optional-position air brakes and landing gear, removable fuel tanks, and an authentic SEA camouflage scheme. It's even got the plane's distinctive nose-mounted pitot tube and infrared targeting system! 11¼" long; includes a display stand.

The Connectors are the new "Connectable and Collectible" silicone string bracelets that can interlock to form various fashion accessories. Made from stretchy, hypoallergenic silicone, kids can use these 7 inch long multicolored strings alone or connect several together. The Connectors come in packs of four in a variety of colors and patterns. Variations include translucent Crystal Connectors and Team Spirit Connectors in all color combination that show team pride.