March 2009 Notable Toys — Vehicles - Small Toy

These 3", 1:64 scale Greenlight Muscle Cars have openable hoods. The assorted includes a 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 (SRT-8) and a 2009 Dodge Challenger R/T. The price given is for one piece.

This 1:24 scale, orange die-cast collectible model is 16" long and comes individually packaged in a 18" L x 5.25" W x 4.25" H box.

This 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model car is 11" L x 3.75" W x 2.75" H and has openable hood and doors, steerable front wheels, and detailed engine, accurate interior and chassis. This 1969 Dodge SuperBee is manufactured by Round 2 and comes individually packed in a window box. The car has a bronze exterior with a black interior. The box size is 13.25" L x 6.1" W x 5" H.

This 500-piece starter kit includes enough components for the construction of 12 lineal elevated feet of monorail track. It also comes with a powered engine and a car to ride the rail and weather 30-degree grades.

This series features four racers: Stock Car, Dragster, Formula Car and Sports Car. Each set includes over 200 parts and K’Nex men drivers.

Doodles™ are small wooden starter toys that are designed based on the vehicles as a child would imagine them. There are 8 models available including a plane, copter, tractor, pickup, road grader, bulldozer, car and a train engine. All moving parts are glued and pressure fit for durability and child safety.

These trucks are sized just right for little hands, and are a great first vehicle for little kids. They have smooth, soft edges and working parts, and are dishwasher safe.
— This “little guy” truck was named by Kazoo & Company Owner Diana Nelson as a best seller in her store in January of 2009.

Having taken care of Venom in Spiderman 3, Peter Parker is back to battle what could be his most evil super villan yet in Carrera’s GO!!! Spiderman, the 1:43-scale slot car and race track system themed after Marvel Comic’s fourth installment in the Spiderman series (anticipated for release in 2011 by Sony Pictures). As enthusiasts step into the cockpit of Spiderman’s “Webslinger” they’ll have to contend with Spiderman’s newest mortal foe, Carnage, who pilots the Parasite RS at scale speeds of up to 450 miles per hour. Twenty feet of web-slung track, featuring a double loop, four-way crossover, and wall-climbing flyover bring Spidey’s home town of New York to life in Carrera GO!!! 1:43 scale “Spiderman” set (62120). Launch date: February 2009.

Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks are going head to head again, this time in Carrera’s high-octane racing adventure GO!!! “Cars,” where, like the movie, both the young and young at heart will learn that life isn’t always about the finish line, it’s about the journey. Carrera GO!!! lets slot car and film fans live life in the fast lane, putting the fate of hotshot rookie race car Lightning McQueen in their own hands during what could be the most important race of his life. Can the NASCAR-inspired Chick Hicks out-cheat the flashy and fast Lightning McQueen? Find out as the two fly down over and through the competition on almost 18 feet of track, featuring two cross over sections, spiral overpass and lap counter. In addition to Lightning McQueen (61147) and Chick Hicks (61149), Carrera is also bringing back #45 The King, Strip Weathers, the 1970 Plymouth Superbird, licensed by Petty Racing. Launch date: February 2009.

Suitable for children ages 1 1/2 to 5 years, this colorful, friction-powered harvester has a rotating thresher and an automatic baler that drops bales (three included in set) as the vehicle moves. It also features a swivel grain arm and comes with a farmer figurine.
— “Wow Toys have been the favorite,” Bill Rayment, owner of Toy Crossing in Harbor Beach, Mich., told TDmonthly about infant and toddler toys in March 2009.
— Three of 64 retailers named Wow Toys as a top-selling infant and toddler line in spring 2009.

Decked out in green, this truck carries the message of recycling in its very construction, as it's made from 100-percent recycled milk jugs.  It is free of metal axles and measures 12" L x 6.25" W x 7" H. Launch date: February 15, 2009. “We're sticking to our strategy that served us well in 2008,” said Robert von Goeben, Co-founder and President of Green Toys Inc. “Our customers say they love who we are, and want more safe, earth-friendly, U.S.-made toys. We've responded by adding some cool new products, yet staying true to our core mission.”
— "[We're] doing extremely well with trucks, particularly the Recycling Truck from Green Toys," Rick Henry of Stellabella Toys in Cambridge, Mass., told TDmonthly when discussing best sellers in late October 2009.

Made from recycled plastic milk containers, this energy-efficient dump truck features a functional dumper and measures 10" L x 7 1/2" W x 7 1/8" H. Launch date: February 15, 2009.
— "The new trucks from Green Toys will be big hits with 2- to 4-year-olds," Patti Tepper-Rasmussen, owner of Learning Tree Toys, Books & Games in Oklahoma City, told TDmonthly following the 2009 ASTRA Marketplace.

This assortment of 5" trucks is priced to attract impulse shoppers and will encourage multiple purchases.  Each truck has graphics with a powerful message for thoughtful play. Features include 4-wheel independent suspension, powerful climbing action, super 4x4 friction power, authentic details, supersize tires, and full-color graphics.

This garbage truck, featuring solid wood construction, measures more than 13" long when assembled, and does not require cutting or gluing. It includes a magnetic trash lift and disposal mechanism. Completed dimensions are 6.25" x 5.25" x 13.5".

The stylish A-9S features a speedster body and driving lights set lower than on the standard A9. The beech wood construction is complemented by shiny black wheels and white molded components that are interchangeable with other Automoblox designs.

This licensed vehicle is outfitted with folding mirrors and a cab that tilts up to reveal the engine. The container  features a hinged rear and is removable,  so that other similar units can be put in its place.
— “Their deliveries are good, accurate,” Manager Rosie Morris of Whiz Kid Toys in San Luis Obispo, Calif., told TDmonthly of this preferred vendor. “They’re quick to fix problems, if we have any. And the quality is great.” Nearly 4 percent of 52 retailers named Bruder as a favorite supplier in late fall 2008.
— “They sell pretty evenly across the board. It's a strong category for us,” Michelle Deutschmann, owner of Kaleidoscope Toys in Falmouth, Mass., told TDmonthly of her die-cast vehicles, 75 percent of which she orders from Bruder, during a July 2009 survey.

Complete with two power settings and four different frequencies for racing, this small car can move along walls and even upside down in suction mode. It's available in several colors.