July 2009 Notable Toys — Display

These are crystal clear display cases for diecast cars, dolls, sports items, figurines and more. The displays come with "cut out" background images on retail boxes. The sports items come with a grass image and a basketball court floor image on the retail box, and diecast car displays come with the classic car garage image, a modern (Nascar) garage image, and a "ROUTE 66" neon sign image on the retail box. Launch date: June 8, 2009.

With this collection of 3D, kid-friendly décor, kids can transform spaces by applying the peel-and-stick pieces to walls or other decorative elements. There are various cool colors and designs to choose from, including flowers, birds, butterflies, hearts, mirrors, bulletin boards/picture frames, letters and more. Launch date: May 2009.

These clear display cases are suitable for baseballs, basketballs, footballs, bobble head dolls, die-cast cars and more. Each display has a beveled stackable edge and comes packed in a decorative retail box with either a cut-out grass image or basketball court floor image, or both, making the sports item look as if it's sitting in its natural environment. Each display is also available with a wood base. MSRP ranges from $.99 each to $18.50.

Hannah, Kayla, Taylor, Karina, Olivia, Briana, Lily and Anna are all best friends who have made a promise to listen to their hearts and do the right thing. All eight are available in this line, along with fashion accessories, outfits and each character's associated book. Each Club Doll comes with her own pet dog.n pet dog.

If you're shorthanded, Ernie the Interactive Talking Dog can entertain your customers for you. He can be programmed appropriately to respond to a number of phrases on cue. Can you say that about your staff? Mechanical Displays can also construct animated characters to order.