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November 2009 Notable Toys — AircraftAge Range: 13 and up Launch Date: December 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Replicating an F-100D flown by Major Neil Eddins, who became commander and lead pilot of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds" in 1967, this 1/72 scale, die cast Hobby Master model features engraved panel lines; a detailed cockpit with an opening canopy and a removable pilot figure; an extended pitot boom and a wing-mounted refueling probe; optional-position landing gear; authentic markings, including the unit's famous Thunderbird painted on the bottom; and more. It is 8.25" long and includes a display stand. Launch date: December 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26086 (added 11/17/2009) . This replica of the short, lightweight Delta-7B starfighter has four has four partially hidden laser canons. Parts snap together, and it does not require painting or gluing. Skill level for this project is 1. — Mud Puddle Toys in Marblehead, Mass., sells about 20 to 25 Revell kits of cars, airplanes and Star Wars items each month. “We’ve carried them for a few years now. People know we carry it,” he told TDmonthly in October 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26024 (added 11/9/2009) . Elite Fleet™ Vertigo Helicopter - Sky Shark From: KID GALAXY INC. Other products from KID GALAXY INC.
At 6” long, this tiny helicopter features a V-Wing design and can fly up to four or five minutes on a 20-minute charge. It has dual rotors and can be steered right or left while hovering. The charger/infrared controller requires six AA batteries (not included). — Kazoo & Co. in Denver sells two dozen per month of Kid Galaxy’s helicopter, Owner Diana Nelson told TDmonthly in fall 2009. — Two of 40 specialty retailers pinpointed Kid Galaxy’s helicopter as a hot-selling R/C item. Per a March 15, 2010, letter from Feldman Law Group, P.C., of New York, N.Y., Interactive Toys claims this product infringes on U.S. Patent 7,204,453. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26020 (added 11/9/2009) . Age Range: 13 and up Launch Date: December 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
The Republic F-84 Thunderjet was the USAF’s primary strike aircraft during the Korean War. Replicating a straight-wing F-84E flown by 1st Lt. Jacob Kratt of the 27th Fighter Escort Wing when he shot down two MiG-15s in the largest jet air battle in history, this 1/72 scale, die cast model features engraved panel lines, a detailed cockpit with a glazed canopy, prototypical wingtip fuel tanks, optional position landing gear, authentic markings and more. It has a 6" wingspan and includes a display stand. "This is the first-ever 1/72 scale, die cast F-84!" Sarah Broadwater, marketing manager for Historic Sales, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26008 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 13 and up Launch Date: December 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Replicating the successor to Col. Clarence "Bud" Anderson's famous WWII P-51 Mustang "Old Crow," this 1/72 scale, die cast model replicates the F-105D Thunderchief "Old Crow II" flown by Anderson and includes features such as a detailed cockpit with a pilot figure; removable armament and fuel tanks; optional position landing gear and air brakes; authentic markings, including a sunburst of a crow wearing a top hat and a tuxedo on the fuselage; and more. It is 11.25" long and includes a display stand. Launch date: December 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 26006 (added 11/5/2009) . Age Range: 8 and up Launch Date: October 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
First seen in Halo 3, the AV-14 Attack VTOL Hornet is an indoor flying helicopter lifted by a pair of gyroscopic propellers. It features stability and precision speed control. Operated by a Tri-band infrared control selector, the Hornet can be switched from A to B to C bands to fly with two other Hornets simultaneously. The remote control is powered by six AA batteries and the Hornet itself runs on a rechargeable Li-Poly battery. "The Halo 3 R/C Hornet is faithful representation of the AV-14 Attack VTOL Hornet found in Microsoft's Halo Universe," Anthony Pinkett, account executive at Productivity PR, told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25521 (added 10/5/2009) .
A newer model to the original wooden flying copter. Aero-Props are high flying, hand propelled plastic copters. Available in Primary, Glitter, Glow-in-the Dark, and Neon colors. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 25287 (added 9/4/2009) . Age Range: 6 to 11 SKU or Item #: 1967 Launch Date: January 2009 Gender: Boys And Girls
Kids can create 10 paper airplanes with the Sky Diver Paper Airplanes set, following simple folding techniques to turn sheets of paper with awesome patterns into slick airplanes. Kids can add sticker accents, then try to land their planes on punch-out runways. A bonus sky diver with parachute is included. "The thoughtfulness that goes into our product development process — selecting appropriate and engaging materials and providing detailed instructions for a quality creative experience" sets these kits apart," Lisa Brody, PR manager for Creativity for Kids, told TDmonthly. This product received a 2009 iParenting Media Outstanding Product Award and a 2009 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal Award. Launch date: January 13, 2009. ToyDirectory Product ID#: 24994 (added 8/19/2009) .
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