May 2009 Notable Toys — Licensed Products

Everybody's favorite beagle keeps his chick buddy, Woodstock, warm with a striped muffler.

Hello Kitty is so healthy, she's transformed herself into a yummy-looking 4" fruit. She's also helpful -- use the padded slot on her head to hide jewelry, cell phones or mini erasers. She comes in a variety of flavors, including green pear (pictured).

Girls can create airbrush artwork to customize T-shirts, tote bags, sneakers, hoodies and more with the Project Runway Airbrush Design Studio Set. The airbrush tool is designed to be easy to use and works with the specially designed fabric markers. The style guide has ideas to get the creativity started, then girls can design their own one-of-a-kind looks for themselves and friends. The kit also includes stencils, making it simple to create runway worthy-clothing and accessories. "The airbrush tool is so easy to use (plus the stencils has 100+ cool, modern designs to choose from) — you can decorate any surface — so girls can really think outside the box," Sarah Koth, PR manager for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

Girls can customize T-shirts, tote bags, hoodies and more with this silk screen set that makes it safe and easy to create their own one-of-a-kind designer looks for themselves and friends. The style guide offers inspiration and instructions on how to use the machine, stencils and paints to create runway-worthy clothing and accessories. "Silk screening is such an easy process — you can just purchase plain clothes and make one-of-a-kind creations that no one else will have," Sarah Koth, PR manager for Fashion Angels Enterprises, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

George stands 12" tall in his striped pajamas. Like any little boy, he needs his own teddy to get a good night's sleep.

This 8" plush Kuromi is ready to charm, with her exciting new polka dot hood with pink accents and pompoms.

Players roll the dice to roll up the score in this terrific hand-held version of the popular game from Hasbro. Launch date: July 31, 2009.

This sleek edition of America's favorite word game is designed for people on the go. It features a nylon, zip-up case with snap-in tile racks, a folding game tray, and snap-in letter tiles in a cloth pouch. Launch date: July 31, 2009.

Too weak for the army, scrawny Steve Rogers served his country by signing up to be part of the experimental Super Soldier program during World War II. With increased abilities and his fabled shield, Captain America helped defeat Red Skull and the Nazis before disappearing. Returning at the advent of the super hero boom, the American icon has gone on to protect the innocent from threats street-level to intergalactic. Made of RotoPlastic and decked out in red, white and blue, this bank stands approximately 7.5" tall. Launch date: September 2009.

This dog tag key ring features Jonas brother Kevin's full-color photo on the front and the Jonas Brothers logo on the back. It includes a clip for attaching to purses or back packs and a bonus chain so it can be worn as a dog tag necklace. Launch date: June 2009.

This dog tag key ring features Jonas brother Joe's full-color photo on the front and the Jonas Brothers logo on the back. It includes a clip for attaching to purses or back packs and a bonus chain so it can be worn as a dog tag necklace. Launch date: June 2009.

This dog tag key ring features Jonas brother Nick's full-color photo on the front and the Jonas Brothers logo on the back. It includes a clip for attaching to purses or back packs, and a bonus chain so it can be worn as a dog tag necklace. Launch date: June 2009.

This key ring features a full-color image of Jonas brother Kevin and includes a clip for accessorizing backpacks or purses. Launch date: June 2009.

The enamel key rings feature each individual Jonas brother's full-color picture on the front with a logo on the back. The key ring includes a clip that allows for accessorizing a purse or backpack. Launch date: June 2009.

Standing 7" tall and fully articulated, Dexter comes with interchangeable arms, allowing him to transform from killer to blood-splatter expert and back again. "He also includes loads of great accessories: knife, body bag, ID badge, and blood slide. ... This sculpt is personally approved by Michael C. Hall and Showtime," Jenna Banks, director of sales for EE Distribution, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 31, 2009.

This spiral-bound planner and organizer includes Jonas Brothers logos and pictures on the front and/or back cover, plus inside pages with shadow effects of the photos and logos for the following: "belongs to," class schedule, and 52 weekly, two-page schedule pages. Launch date: June 2009.

From Mattel and the DC Universe, this batch of 7" scale action figures features brilliant colors, detail and articulation. "The DC Universe figure are currently one of our top sellers," Jenna Banks, director of sales for EE Distribution, told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2009.

This diary has Jonas Brothers logos and pictures on the front and/or back cover, plus lined pages that feature shadow effects of Jonas Brothers logos and pictures. Launch date: June 2009.

The PY Diaries feature the Jonas Brothers logos and pictures on the front and/or back covers. The inside, lined pages feature shadow-effect graphics of logos and pictures. The diaries are "highly detailed, [with] great colors and price points," Trish Sarlan, assistant to the vice president of sales and marketing for Monogram International, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2009.

This portrait bracelet key ring features the Jonas Brothers logo and music/band graphics with pictures of all three Jonas brothers together and individually. It comes with a detachable clip for keys or to attached to backpacks or purses. Launch date: June 2009.

 Ernie, one of the most playful characters on Sesame Street is an 11"  character with his trademark jeans and striped jersey, red sneakers, and a big wide smile. Launch date: December 2002.

The Shaun 12" Figure features an authentic likeness of Simon Pegg as Shaun in cult horror/comedy pic "Shaun of the Dead." His body features 30-points of articulation. In addition to his shirt, tie, pants, socks, shoes, and belt, he has a nametag, two vinyl records with sleeves, a cricket bat, pool cue and two sets of interchangeable hands. The Figure Display Base features a "Shaun of the Dead" logo. Limited edition of 750 pieces.
 

In the films Saw, Saw 2, and Saw 3, audiences were horrified as the villain crafted elaborate puzzles and 'games' for his victims. To communicate with his victims, the jigsaw killer would often communicate through a very eerie puppet, with dark eyes and vivid red markings on its pale white face. The Saw Puppet is now available in 'cute' plush form, perfect for any Saw fan.

MEZCO Toyz joined forces with New Line Cinema's House of Horrors, the licensing division for "Friday the 13th," "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and "A Nightmare on Elm Street," to breathe life into some otherwise very dead characters. Under their horror brand, CINEMA OF FEAR, MEZCO has released the second COF series of Deluxe Plush characters from House of Horrors ,combining highly detailed roto-cast heads, hands and feet with a plush body and removable fabric outfit. Following the breakout success of COF Roto Plush Series 1, Mezco revisits these horror icon’s softer side; *Leatherface from Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 features the new mask worn in the second TCM movie. Leatherface also has a completely new outfit and his trusty oversized chainsaw accessory. He stands approximately 13" tall.