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

Welly - Ford Mustang Coupe Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Coupe is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. The 10-1/4"L x 3-1/2"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: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Welly - Ford Mustang SVO Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1986 Ford Mustang is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. The 10-1/4"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: $27.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sun Star Modern Rally - Subaru Impreza WRC Race Car C. Atkinson/ G. Macneall by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1971 G-Force Plymouth Barracuda Hard Top and 1969 Chevy Camaro Hard Top are both die-cast on a 1:24 scale. The 8” cars feature a hood, a trunk and doors that open. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sun Star Platinum - Lincoln Continental MKIII Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1958 Lincoln Continental MKIII Convertible is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. It measures 12" long and features a detailed engine and a hood, a trunk and doors that open. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $58.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Guiloy - Indian Chief 348 Motorcycle by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1948 Indian Chief 348 Motorcycle is die-cast on a 1:10 scale. The bike measures 9”L x 4-12”H and features workable steering. It sits on a display plaque inside a window box. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $34.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Hot Wheels Classics Die-Cast Car Assortment. by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 2-3/4" cars are die-cast on a 1:64. The assortment includes the 1957 Chevy, 1964 Chevrolet Impala, 1967 Dodge Charger, 1967 Pontiac GTO Convertible, 2006 Dodge Viper, Baja Beetle, GMC Motorhome, Neet Streeter, Red Baron Tail Dragger and Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. Each car is individually blister carded. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $7.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Disney Pixar - The World of Die-Cast Cars Assortment. by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 3”-long collectible model cars are die-cast on a 1:64 scale. The assortment includes Chick Hicks, Doc Hudson, Dinoco Lightning McQueen, Fillmore, The King, Cruisin' Lightning McQueen, Wingo, Darrell Cartrip, Lightning Ramone, Dinoco Chick Hicks, Dinoco Helicopter, Chuki, Bling Bling Lightning McQueen and Charlie Checker. Each car is individually blister carded. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $9.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Hot Wheels - Since 68 Die-cast Model Cars by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 2-3/4” cars are die-cast on a 1:64 scale. The assortment includes the 1940 Ford Coupe, 1957 Chevy, 1968 Chevy Camaro, 1968 Chevrolet Nova, 1934 3-Window, Neet Streeter and Scorchin' Scooter (motorcycle). Each car is individually blister carded. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $8.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Maisto - Audi RS4 Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1:18 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 9-3/4"L x 4"W x 2-3/4"H and sits on a display plaque. It features doors, a hood and a trunk that open. Launch date: March 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Signature Models Charlestown - Duesenberg by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1934 Duesenberg is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. It measures 11-1/4"L x 3-3/4"W x 3-1/2"H and features a hood and doors that open. The limited edition car comes with a Duesenberg coin and sits on a display plaque. Production of the car is limited to 2,000 pieces. Launch date: March 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $55.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Matchbox - Stutz Bearcat Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1931 Stutz Bearcat Convertible is cast on a 1:43 scale. It measures 4-1/4"L x 1-1/2"W x 1-1/4"H and sits on a display plaque inside a gallery display case. Launch date: March 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $20.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RC2 Johnny Lightning JL Cars - Precision M8 by TOY WONDERS INC.

The assortments includes the 1950 Chevy Suburban, 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS, 1964 Ford Thunderbolt, 1966 Pontiac GTO, 1967 Ford Thunderbird, 1968 Chevy Impala Convertible, 1969 Lincoln Continental Mark III and 1970 Dodge Super Bee (Superbee), all die-cast on a 1:64 scale.  Each car individually blister carded. Launch date: March 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $64.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shelby - Shelby GT 500 Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 2007 Shelby GT 500 Hard Top is cast on a 1:18 scale. The 10"L x 4"W x 2-3/4"H die-cast metal car features doors, a hood and a trunk that open. The car sits on a display platform inside a window box. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yatming - Ahrens-Fox VC Fire Engine Boonton, NJ by TOY WONDERS INC.

The 1938 Ahrens-Fox VC Fire Engine is cast on a 1:43 scale. The 6"L x 2"W x 1-3/4"H die-cast metal car features free wheels, workable steering and old-fashioned ladders. The car sits on a display plaque inside a hard plastic case. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $16.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Mattel Hot Wheels G-Machines - G-Force Plymouth Barracuda Hard Top/ Chevy Camaro Hard Top by TOY WONDERS INC.

The two-car set features the 1971 G-Force Plymouth Barracuda Hard Top and the 1969 Chevy Camaro Hard Top, both cast on a 1:24 scale. The die-cast cars are 8" long with a  hood, doors and trunk that open. Launch date: April 2008. 5/19/2008 (Price: $25.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Metal World H2 Team Rescue SUT by PHOENIX TOYS

The SWAT H2 SUT line features UN Civilian Transport, Beach Patrol, Police SWAT Force, and Search & Rescue H2 Hummers. They all have pull back action with doors that can be opened. 4/29/2008 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

X9X Sport Utility Vehicle by AUTOMOBLOX

This sport utility vehicle is built for high-quality performance on rugged terrain. The wooden replica features durable body accessories permanently fixed to the simple wooden body blocks. Launch date: February 2008.
— Jeanette Lauture of Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats in Montclair, N.J., told TDmonthly in summer 2008 that Automoblox are top sellers in her store. “This product has mass appeal for girls and boys,” she said. “Children love to pull things apart and build them up again, and the variety and interchangeability of these cars offer many hours of play.”
— Automoblox are top sellers at Green Frog Toys in Portland, Ore., Owner Patricia Fiedler said in spring 2009. “They’re fun, well-made, and offer endless mix-and-match possibilities.” 4/17/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

S9R Sport Sedan by AUTOMOBLOX

This replica of the purpose-built, performance-oriented sport sedan features durable body accessories permanently fixed to the simple wooden body blocks. Launch date: February 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

C9R Sportscar by AUTOMOBLOX

The purpose-built, performance-oriented car features durable body accessories permanently fixed to the simple wooden body blocks. Launch date: February 2008.
— “Automoblox always does very well. Usually, when we get those in, we sell through,” Leslie Chiaverini, owner of Adventure Toys and Teacher Supplies in Los Altos, Calif., told TDmonthly.
— “Automoblox have become very hot. They're a little pricey … but people really seem to like them,” Yamil Castillo, owner of The Red Balloon Toy Store in Salt Lake City, Utah, told TDmonthly in April 2008.
— In spring 2008, three of 50 retailers mentioned Automoblox to TDmonthly, when asked about best-selling construction toys and those they are interested in selling in their stores. ( Watch Video) 4/17/2008 (Price: $39.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tonka Sandbox Force Water Squirting Vehicle Assortment by FUNRISE INC.

These hands-on free-wheeling vehicles with oversized Tonka tread tires are equipped with pump action tools that squirt water from the attached hose. Flip targets are also provided for practice! Choose from a Fire Truck or Tanker Truck.

Key Features

Free-wheeling Vehicle
Oversized Tonka Tread Tires
Attachable Hose Shoots Water
Flip Targets

Item #05710 Fire Truck or Item# 05720 Tanker Truck
Sold Separately, $14.99 each. 4/17/2008 (Price: $14.99)

Tonka Sandbox Force Vehicle Assortment by FUNRISE INC.

Now you can command the sand with Tonka Sandbox Force Trucks. These free-wheeling vehicles are built for any size job with large Tonka tread tires that leave impressions in the sand. Comes with bonus sand tool!

Key Features:

Free-wheeling Vehicle
Large Tonka Tread Tires

Three models to choose from:
Item #:05661 Bulldozer with working front blade
Item #:05718 Skid Loader with working front skid
Item #: 05723 Dump Truck with hands on dumping action
Sold Separately, $5.99 each. 4/17/2008 (Price: $5.99)

Tonka Mighty Motorized Street Sweeper by FUNRISE INC.

The hands-on, free-wheeling vehicle features lights and sounds, motorized, sweeping brushes, a motorized waste conveyor belt and a scissor-lifting waste disposal. Three AA batteries are included. Launch date: Fall 2008. 4/17/2008 (Price: $29.99)

Tonka Go Green Garbage Truck (Co-Collecting Recycle Vehicle) by FUNRISE INC.

Go green! This free wheeling recycling truck teaches environmental responsibility and behavior. This vehicle recognizes if recycled material is placed in the proper bin, and has hands-on features with a bin collector with positive messaging that reinforces recycling, waste sorting lever and 2 waste bins. Available Fall 2008

Key Features:

Real recycling action sounds!
Back lifts and opens manually for easy recycling
Recognizes recycling items! “Good Job!” 4/16/2008 (Price: $39.99)

Gazillion Bubble Trucks by FUNRISE INC.

The Gazillion Bubble Trucks are great little bubble buddies that you can carry around and create streams of colorful bubbles just by pressing the handle. The hood lifts up automatically to blow streams of colorful bubbles. Batteries required.
Key Features:
4oz. of Gazillion Solution
Holds like a flashlight
Hood lifts up for a continuous stream of bubbles
Battery Operated
2 Styles: Fire Engine (#32870) and School Bus (#32872)
Sold Separately, $9.99 each
THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED (6.11.10) 4/16/2008 (Price: $9.99)

Maisto - Lamborghini Murcielago Roadster Convertible by TOY WONDERS INC.

The lavender, collectible model car is die-cast on a 1:18 scale. It measures 9-1/2”L x 4-1/2W x 2-1/4”H and features doors, a hood and a trunk that open and close. The car sits on a display plaque inside a window display box. Launch date: April 1, 2008. 4/4/2008 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]