TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Vehicles - Small Toy Product Category

Sprig Adventure Series Discover Rig by SPRIG TOYS, INC.

The Sprig Adventure Series is built around the Discover Rig – a sturdy, battery-free vehicle with a removable push bar. The Discover Rig comes with Adventure Guide Cap Faraday, and can seat up to three Adventure Guide characters at one time. When a child rolls the Discover Rig forward, it triggers the generator that fuels the lights and sounds. Three play modes on the Discover Rig control the electronic features: Search (lights only), Rally (lights and motor sounds), and Adventure (lights, motor, dialog, sound effects and songs).  The Discover Rig is the sound enabler for all Adventure Guides who hop in the driver’s seat, taking a child on self-powered expeditions of the imagination. Recommended for ages 3 and up. 6/10/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Light & Sound Police – Rough Riders Monster Vehicle by EJ TOYS AND GIFTS

The 3-1/2” vehicle is modeled on a 1:64 scale. It features both die-cast and plastic parts, pull-back action, working suspension and real siren sounds.
— “My best die-cast vehicle would be school buses or police cars. … [We sell] maybe 10 to 15 of each … primarily from Schylling and EJ Enterprises,” Anna Barr, owner of Anna’s Toy Depot in Austin, Texas, told TDmonthly in May 2008.
— When TDmonthly spoke with 55 specialty retailers in May 2008, two singled-out police cars as their best-selling die-cast vehicle.
— It’s “a great toy for that boy with a vivid imagination,” Millie Szerman, a representative for EJ Enterprises, told TDmonthly in May 2008. 6/9/2008 (Price: $5.95)

Die-Cast Fire Engines by SCHYLLING

The die-cast fire engine is modeled on a 1:43 scale. It comes in assorted styles and features pull-back motor action.
— “We sell a lot of … the little die-cast fire engines,” Bob and Mary Sisson, owners of Kazoodles in Vancouver, Wash., told TDmonthly in May 2008.
— “We sell a ton [of die-cast vehicles] — mostly Schylling,” Tyson Varney, manager of Playthings in Madison, Wis., told TDmonthly in May 2008.
— Teresa Derry, owner of Annie's Toy Chest in Cocoa, Fl., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that fire engines from Schylling, Toysmith, and EJ's are among her best-selling die-cast toys. 6/9/2008 (Price: $4.99)

Mack Granite Dump Truck by BRUDER TOYS AMERICA INC.

Kids can tilt the cab forward to reveal a detailed replica of the engine, or incline the bed and snap it into place in an upright position. The vehicle features real tread tires, folding mirrors, doors that open and close and a back gate that opens. All of the Mack truck cabs are compatible with the implements designed for the front of the trucks, such as the mower and snowplow. The vehicle measures 25-4/5" L x 7-3/10" W x 10-4/5" H.
— “We're doing really well with Bruder …[especially] the big trucks and stuff. … We probably sell four a week,” Stacy Solie of Leapin' Lizards Toy Co. in Bend, Ore., told TDmonthly in May 2008. “They are consistent throughout the year ... we do very well with Bruder,” said Tye Steinbach of Thinker Toys in Portland, Ore.,  when asked about the stores’ best-selling die-cast vehicle.
— In May 2008, three of 55 retailers singled out Bruder die-cast trucks as the best-selling die-cast vehicles in their stores. Margy Peine, owner of Tree House Toy Shop in Cumberland, Md., told TDmonthly in October 2008 that her store sells about 12 Bruder trucks per month.
— Bruder trucks were named as top sellers at Piccolo Mondo Toys in Portland, Ore., by Owner Michelle Smith in December 2008. Bruder toys were on the top-seller list at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., in spring 2009. “They’re sturdy and detailed,” said Patricia Fielder, owner of the shop. 6/9/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mercedes Atego with Crane by SIKU

This die-cast vehicle measures 10” x 4-1/2” x 2-1/4”. The vehicle’s crane is fully functional.
— “Construction cars by Siku,” Connie Hall, owner of The Three Bears in Ruidoso, N.M., told TDmonthly when asked to name the best-selling die-cast vehicle in her store. “We … sell maybe 50 per month.”
— “Siku makes some cool European cars, like Porches and Audis, and we probably sell about 40 to 50 of those per month,” Issac Gurock, head of operations at Magic Beans in Brookline, Mass., told TDmonthly in May 2008.
— Over 14 percent of 55 retailers singled out Siku vehicles as their best-selling die-cast. 6/9/2008

Impressive Cat® 950H Wheel Loader by NORSCOT COLLECTIBLES

The 1:50 scale, collectible loader measures 6-1/4” x 2-1/8” x 2-3/4”. It features articulated steering, a bucket that scoops and dumps, a boom that raises and lowers, opening windows, a detailed interior, "Power Edge-trade" dress graphics and rolling wheels with authentic tire tread design. 6/4/2008 (Price: $57.95)

Welly - Chevy Corvette Soft Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

Cars in the assortment are die-cast on a 1:34 to 1:39 scale. The 1957Chevy Corvette measures 4"L x 2"W x 1-1/2"H and features pullback action and doors that open. Launch date: February 29, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Hot Wheels - TV Series Batman's Batmobile by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1966 car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. The car measures 11-1/2"L x 4"W x 2-3/4"H and features doors, a hood and a trunk that open. Launch date: February 29, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Disney Pixar - The World of Cars Movie Moments Assortment by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 3" long, approximately 1:64 scale die-cast collectible Disney cars are blister carded. Each set contains two assorted cars. The assortment includes Flo & Ramone, Rusty Rust-eze & Rusty Rust-eze Bus, Tex Dinoco & Dinoco Lightning McQueen, Dinoco MIA & Dinoco TIA, Sally & Cruisin' Lightning McQueen, Boost & Snot Rod, Guido & Luigi, Luigi & Guido & Tractor and Mr. & Mrs. The King. Launch date: February 29, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $216.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ERTL Mopar NASCAR - Plymouth Superbird Race Car #40 Pete Hamilton by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1970 car is die-cast on a 1:18 and measures 11-3/4” in length. The limited edition car sits on a display plaque and features doors and a hood that open, a detailed interior and chassis, steerable front wheels and limited edition numbering. Launch date: March 14, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $45.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Matco Tools Authentics – 1957 Chrysler 300C Diecast Model Red Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1957 metal car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. It features a hood, a trunk and doors that open. Production of this item is limited to 1,200 pieces. Launch date: April 28, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $89.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys Bigtime Muscle - 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 8"L x 3"W x 2"H. It features Prostar rims, and a hood, a trunk and doors that open. Launch date: April 22, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys Dub City - 1972 Chevy Cheyenne 1:24 Scale Die-Cast Pickup Truck by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 8"L x 3-1/2"W x 2-3/4"H. It features KMC SS rims and a hood, tailgate and door that open. Launch date: April 22, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Jada Toys D-RODZ - 1947 Ford COE 1:24 Scale Die-Cast Collectible Model Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 9"L x 3-1/4"W x 3"H. It features a sliding bed motion and doors that open. Launch date: April 22, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mac Tools – 1:24 Scale Die-cast Car Garage Accessories Tool Kit by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale car accessories. The tool set includes a seven-drawer tool, engine, Nascar official fuel pump, gas tank, floor jack and more, all built on a 1:24 scale. Launch date: April 25, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $12.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ERTL Elite Chase Car – 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 1:18 Scale Die-Cast Model Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 11"L x 4-1/4"W x 3"H. It features realistic headlights and taillights, a retractable radio antenna, highly polished electro-planted chrome parts, realistic door hinges, an air grabber hood, steerable wheels, full interior carpeting, folding seat backs, an opening glove compartment door, a four-speed transmission, a highly detailed engine, working front and rear suspension, doors, a hood and a trunk that open and much more. Launch date: April 25, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $115.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

ERTL Elite Chase Car – 1971 Plymouth Road Runner 1:18 Scale Die-cast Model Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 11"L x 4"W x 2-3/4"H. It features a detailed interior and chassis, steerable front wheels and a hood, a trunk and doors that open. Production of this item is limited to 1,254 pieces. Launch date: April 25, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $115.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C Convertible 1:24 Scale Die-Cast Model Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 7-3/4"L x 3-1/2"W x 2-1/4"H. It features prostar rims, a detailed engine and a hood, a trunk and doors that open. Launch date: May 9, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney Pixar - The World of Cars Movie Moments Assortment F 3" Die-Cast Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 3" long, approximately 1:64 scale die-cast collectible Disney cars are all blister carded. Each set contains two assorted cars. The assortment includes Boost & Snot Rod, Dinoco Mia & Dinoco Tia, Flo & Ramone, Guido & Luigi, Leak Less & No Stall, Luigi & Ferrari F430, Luigi - Guido & Tractor, Red & Stanley, Tow Cap & Gasprin and Sally & Cruisin' Lightning McQueen. Launch date: May 9, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $18.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Castline M2 Machines - Clearly Auto-Thentics 1 A 1:64 Scale Die-Cast Model Car by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 3” long, 1:64 scale die -cast model cars feature a hood and door that open. Each car sits on a display plaque and individually blister carded. The assortment includes the 1951 Ford Crestliner, 1953 Oldsmobile 98, 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air (Chevy Belair), 1954 Mercury Sun Valley, 1955 Pontiac Star Chief and 1957 Ford Fairlane. Launch date: May 9, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $6.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Greenlight Muscle Car Garage - 1968 Ford Mustang GT Die-Cast California Special Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 10"L x 3-3/4"W x 2-3/4"H. The car features a hood, a trunk and doors that open; a detailed engine; a carpeted interior; soft PVC seats; and sequential numbering. Launch date: May 16, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $49.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Superior - Toyota Camry Die-Cast Hard Top w/Sunroof by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:32 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 5-3/4"L x 2-1/4"W x 1-3/4"H. It features pullback motor action and doors and a hood that open. Launch date: May 16, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Hot Wheels - Batman Batmobile Die-Cast Assortment by TOY WONDERS INC.

Each 1:50 scale die-cast model car is individually blister carded. The assortment includes the 1966 TV Series Batcycle, 1966 TV Series Batmobile, Animated Series Batmobile and Comic Book Batmobile. Launch date: May 16, 2008. 5/30/2008 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HANDTRUX® by TenTonToys / EVERGREENRIVER

HANDTRUX®, a BRAND new, made in AMERICA toy line of safe, imaginative, hand-operated construction vehicle toys. To be released first: the HANDTRUX® Backhoe, along with a film documentary, “Zapped by a Dream: How to make a toy in America” and an original rock music CD by Rough Embrace, “Crush on You.” These unique sandbox sized dirt machines look and work just like the Big Iron, kids can really do precision digging for hours of unstructured playtime. “This is a new twist on a time-treasured category: sand toys. Unlike previous offerings, these are toys that you wear, incorporating the patented, amazing ‘handraulic’-operated power grip,” Ernest Autumn Van Den Heuvel, president of TenTonToys/EVERGREENRIVER Media Holdings LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2008. ( Watch Video) 5/19/2008 (Price: $17.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Welly - Chevrolet Camaro SS Hard Top (2002, 1:18, Black) 19861BK by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 2002 Chevrolet Camaro SS Hard Top is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. The 10-1/2"L x 4"W x 2-1/2"H car features a hood, a trunk and doors that open. The collectible car sits on a display stand inside a window box. Launch date: February 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $27.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]