July 2010 Notable Toys — Vehicles - Small Toy

This wooden set contains the Amtrak F-40 engine and two Superliner cars. All Whittle Train toys are designed for use on Brio and Thomas track systems. "Our products are crafted with the highest quality of artwork and components. Attention to detail and safety are hallmarks of the Whittle Toy Company and these principles are incorporated into everything we make, right here in the USA," Owner Mike Whitworth told TDmonthly.

In a limited production run of 3,500 units, these authentic replicas of cars sold at auction feature opening hoods, detailed engines, real rubber tires, a metal body and chassis, detailed graphics and custom license plates. They are officially licensed by their respective automobile companies. "Each car has its own story of survival and accomplishments, bound to make any car enthusiast passionate," Marketing Coordinator Allie Rudd of Greenlight Collectibles told TDmonthly.

Girls can join little Pinkie Pie and her mom for a fun-filled adventure with the My Little Pony Family Convertible vehicle. This colorful pink and purple car features blue and yellow embossed balloons and a comfy car seat, and includes a grocery bag, lunch pail and travel "coffee cup." While supplies last, the playset comes complete with a 20 minute My Little Pony animated DVD. Launch date: Spring 2010.

Girls can join their favorite pets in the Littlest Pet Shop collection on a fun-filled road trip with the Littlest Pet Shop Paw Powered Cruiser playset. The first-ever vehicle in the Littlest Pet Shop line features seating for six pets including a working swing and "real" spinning hamster wheel. Pets can even enjoy the 360-degree view from the top of the vehicle as they ride in the adorable rotating basket. The Littlest Pet Shop Paw Powered Cruiser playset  includes an exclusive hamster pet. Launch date: Spring 2010.

Complete with wheels and flexible parts, this set allows children to build a fire truck and five other models.

This Shelby GT500 is ready to take it to the track with a 5.4-liter, 32-valve, 540 horsepower V8 engine with 6-speed manual transmission, new aluminum wheel options and leather bucket seats. These replicas boast first-time GreenLight details including a hood prop, realistic hood hinges, multi-part lights, exquisite trunk detail, the “Premium” Interior package, cloth seat belts and flocked floors/trunk. The Shelby is available in Grabber Blue with White Stripes and Torch Red with Oxford White Stripes. Allie Rudd, Sales and Marketing Coordinator at GreenLight Collectibles, told TDmonthly, "To date, these beauties flaunt the most detailed engines GreenLight has ever offered." Launch date: Apr. 2010.

This convertible allows up to six Calico Critters to travel around Cloverleaf Corners in style. The set includes 3 Whisker Cats, detachable luggage and 2 detachable baby seats with safety straps. The convertible's tires and wheel both rotate. Launch date: 2010.