August 2009 Notable Toys — Licensed Products

Fred Figglehorn, the first YouTube star to land 1 million subscribers, is the star of these buttons that come on a blister card with a standard butterfly hole. The pack contains four different 1.5" buttons: Oh My Garnet, Hey It's Fred, On Offense, and May Day. Launch date: 2009.

Fred Figglehorn, the first YouTube star to land 1 million subscribers, is the focus of this talking pen that says five of Fred’s most famous lines. "Fred is the hottest licensed property of 2009," Kristin Baker, in sales admin at Kamhi World, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2009.

This standing 14" bear wears a velour hoodie embroidered with the team name and logo. The bear's color is the NFL team's primary color and the hoodie is the team's accent color. It is available for all NFL teams. Launch date: December 2008.

This "I Love Lucy" doll was made to resemble Lucille Ball when she was a baby and to serve as a memory of Lucy's famous TV episode (No. 30) when she did a commercial to promote a tonic called Vitameatavegamin. It is available in limited quantity. Launch date: September 30, 2009.

“The puffy shirt,” “Crab Bisque,” “Hello, Newman." Fans who recognize any of these phrases are ready for Pressman Toy’s latest trivia game based on the hit sitcom "Seinfeld." Players join the show’s quirky characters and their misadventures with more than 600 trivia questions and lots of surprises along the way. Players race around the board to visit Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer, and go to Monk's Diner to guess the quote. The first person to get soup from you-know-who wins. Launch date: August 2009.

These “stick-in-place” toilet seat covers protect children (and the whole family) from germs on public toilet seats. They are designed to stay on seats with adhesive strips, creating a reliable barrier between little bottoms and big germs. A soft and absorbent top exists for comfort, and a plastic liner underneath eliminates wet seats from soaking through. Resealable, zip-close travel packs with 10 covers fit conveniently in a diaper bag. Launch date: April 2009.

The Disney Princess Adventure Hut is designed to be a magical getaway for any little princess. This versatile play tent is comprised of a large play hut and 4’ tunnel. It has multiple tunnel ports for crawl-through fun and structure expansion, mesh windows for peek-through entertainment, a flap door entrance for easy accessibility, and bright, bold Disney Princess graphics. EZ Twist technology allows for instant set-up and quick-fold down for convenient storage. It received a 2009 Outstanding Products iParenting Media Award. Launch date: July 2009.

This sheet of acid-free 3D stickers features LEGO law enforcement figurines, a "wanted" poster, a badge, police vehicles and more.

This starter pack includes three Bakugan, three ability cards for playing from the hand and three metal gate cards for play on the field.

Kids simply remove the top and unzip this storage bin to reveal a mat designed for play and themed for LEGO City sets. Launch date: Fall 2009.

Complete with 20 interchangeable parts, this Bike Shop set features two frames, two sets of wheels, various other parts needed to successfully assemble a bicycle, a storage case for the pieces, and a set of stickers to deck out the bikes.

This bright, licensed plush toy unfastens to become a pillow and unzips to reveal a yellow blanket with a colorful butterfly design. It is fashioned after Eric Carle's classic character, the Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Ideal for U.S.-based customers that want to maximize their freight dollars, this package of 26 pallets of new toys shipped to a 53' trailer is offered at 75-percent off MSRP, for $59,995. Name brands may include Hasbro, Mattel, Tyco, Kenner and others.

Ideal for experienced exporters, this package includes a 40' container load (20 pallets) of brand new toys from companies such as Toy Biz, Hasbro, Mattel, Kenner and others. It is offered at 70-percent off MSRP, for $49,995. Continuous supply is available.

Ideal for export, this 20' container load (approximately nine pallets) of brand new toys is available for $24,995 — 65 percent off MSRP. Continuous supply is available. Name brands may include Little Tykes, Milton Bradley, Tyco, Mattel, Hasbro, Playskool and others.

This assortment of new toys from companies that may include Hasbro, Mattel, Kenner and other well-known brand names is offered at 62 percent off MSRP, for a total cost of $9,995. Continuous supply is available; such a package can make a great Assortment for flea market vendors, Internet sites, and retail stores.

An 890-piece construction set based on the climactic battle between the Rebel Alliance and the evil Empire, the Battle of Endor set is designed to bring the action directly into a child's hands and imagination. Kids can build detailed models of an opening bunker with sliding blast doors, an AT-ST scout walker, a firing catapult, an Ewok glider and two speeder bikes. The set comes with 12 figures, including many favorite characters, such as Han Solo, Princess Leia, Chewbacca and R2-D2.
— “Lego is outselling everything, as always. It's a classic item,” said Charles Bonner, owner of Heights Toy Center in Little Rock, Ark., in response to a June 2009 survey of best-selling gifts for boys.
— “Lego, they love Lego. We just had three little boys ‘pow wow’ in the Lego section,” Denise Van Patten, owner of Katherine's Cottage in Chico, Calif., told TDmonthly in summer 2009.
— As of 09/06/2011 the anniversary edition of this item was number two on ToysRus.com's top-selling toys list, and had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 21 reviews. Pros: Easy to assemble, fun. Cons: Difficult setup, falls apart too easily.

From the company's New Yorker collection comes this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the November 29, 1952, cover of The New Yorker magazine. Featuring art by Arthur Getz, this puzzle is a drawing of the famous Thanksgiving Day Parade watched around the country every year. It is made in the USA from post-consumer recycled materials. Launch date: August 15, 2009.

From the company's New Yorker collection comes this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the December 8, 2008, cover of The New Yorker magazine. Finding the humor in politics, this puzzle features art by Barry Blitt, with a drawing of President Barack Obama interviewing dogs to find his new pet. It is made in the USA from post-consumer recycled materials. "We make puzzles you'll want to frame and hang as art," Adam Silver, co-president of New York Puzzle Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: May 2009.

From the company's vintage magazine collection comes this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the November 1931 cover of Good Housekeeping Magazine. It features artwork by Jessie Wilcox Smith, well known for her paintings of classic childhood experiences, and is made in the USA from post-consumer recycled materials. Launch date: August 15, 2009.

From the company's vintage magazine collection comes this 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of the May 1925 cover of Good Housekeeping Magazine. It features artwork by Jessie Wilcox Smith, well known for her paintings of classic childhood experiences, and is made in the USA from post-consumer recycled materials. "We make puzzles you'll want to frame and hang as art. Relevant puzzles that have broad cross market appeal from general gift buyers and casual puzzlers to even the most discerning of jigsaw enthusiasts," Adam Silver, co-president of New York Puzzle Company, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 15, 2009.

Ziggideez are designed to appeal to kids who love plush and want to take their favorite characters with them everywhere. Ziggideez are wearable plush that can be attached to shoes, clothing, book bags, bikes and even fingers. There are three different products: one designed specifically with a Velcro strap to be worn on shoes; another for the finger, which also has a button hole so it can be attached to shirts and jackets; and the third with a Velcro strap that can be attached to just about anything. Launch date: June 1, 2009.

A Fathead is a life-size, hi-def, precision-cut wall graphic made of hyper-durable vinyl that's easy to put up with a special adhesive backing that allows it to be moved from wall to wall. Fathead IS NOT a poster, sticker, decal or cardboard cutout. Fathead images are impressively sized and designed so that they will not damage the wall. Launch date: June 6, 2006.

Maurice Sendak's magical story has continued to delight generation after generation. This 15" soft and cuddly Sipi is based on Maurice Sendak's classic book. The upcoming "Where the Wild Things Are" movie may reignite interest in these lovable characters.  Note: This item in this size has been discontinued.