2014 Flashback: Noteworthy Die-Cast toys

MATCHBOX® 3 Pack by MATTEL INC.
Three colorful die-cast Matchbox® vehicles packaged in an open, peggable box. Ages 3 and older.
— David Stelzer, owner of Shananigans Toy Shop in Baltimore, Md., told TDmonthly in an August 2014 survey that Matchbox Cars are one of his store's best-selling die-cast toys. 8/28/2014 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Blackhawk Die Cast Helicopter by TOYSMITH
Helicopter toy. US Army Blackhawk markings. Pull back action. Die cast. Assorted designs.
— Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va. told TDmonthly in an August 2014 survey that Toysmith Helicopters are one of her store's best-selling die-cast toys. 8/28/2014 (Age: 4 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tonka Die Cast Haulers Two-Packs by REEVES INTL. INC.
This Tonka Metal Die Cast 4X4 Hauler is a free-wheeling vehicle with a tow behind trailer that carries an ATV for off-road adventures. 5/6/2014 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

TOMY Chuggington Old Puffer Pete Anniversary 3-pack by TAKARA USA CORP
The Old Puffer Pete Celebration 3-Pack is filled with fun! With celebration deco and a Popcorn Car and Ice Cream Car in tow, Old Puffer Pete is ready for a grand party! Durable die-cast construction. Realistic decoration. Collect all of your favorite Chuggington characters! 5/6/2014 (Price: $14.99)

Automodello 1966 Sunbeam Tiger Mark I with removable hardtop by AUTOMODELLO
The other car re-engineered by Carroll Shelby, powered by a Ford V-8 with a stellar racing record. Fans of the TV spy-comedy series "Get Smart" will fondly recognize Maxwell Smart's ride of choice. Launch date: October 2012. 9/25/2012 (Price: $95.00; Age: 14 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Hot Wheels Batman - Batmobile Assortment 1:50 scale die-cast model by TOY WONDERS INC.
X3078/956B Mattel Hot Wheels Batman - Batmobile Assortment. 1:50 scale diecast model. Manufactured by Mattel. Each car individually blister carded. Card size: 5.25" x 6.5". Assortment includes: 1940s Batmobile - Batman (2 pcs); Batmobile - Batman Forever (2 pcs); Tumbler - Batman Begins (2 pcs); Tumbler - The Dark Knight (2 pcs). Launch date: July 20, 2012.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Hot Wheels was their best selling brand of die-cast toy.
— In an August 2013 survey Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly that Hot Wheels were their best-selling die-cast toys. 7/27/2012 (Price: $8.00; Age: 8 and up) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]