TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Cars Product Category

Disney Pixar Cars: Character Encyclopedia by DK PUBLISHING INC.

Includes Mattel EXCLUSIVE die-cast model and a poster-sized collector's list. Mattel has sold more than 250 million die-cast cars from Cars, Cars 2, and Cars Toons. Now kids can find them all in one place: DK's Disney•Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia. Featuring more than 250 different die-cast Cars models, this all-inclusive encyclopedia includes a character profile for each model with model descriptions, year created, unique characteristics, and more. Launch date: July 16, 2012.
— As of 09/13/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 1 review on Amazon.com. Pros: Lots of information about different CARS models. 9/13/2012 (Price: $21.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

SmartMax Racers by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

These race cars can be used with other SmartMax race track sets. SmartMax is the magnetic discovery concept that allows children, even from a very early age, to experience both the wonders of magnetism and the fascinating world of construction in a safe way. The extra-large pieces make it easy for small children to manipulate them. The magnets have the ideal strength for easy assembly and breakdown of constructions. SmartMax is carefully designed to meet and exceed the world’s toughest safety requirements, including giant-sized, non-swallowable 1.8” diameter metal balls and inaccessible magnets encased in specially sonic-welded bars. 8/23/2012 (Price: $14.99) [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) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RMZ City - 2010 Chevy Camaro Hard Top. Approximately 1:64 scale diecast collectible model car by TOY WONDERS INC.

355004 RMZ City - 2010 Chevy Camaro Hard Top. Approximately 1:64 scale diecast collectible model car. This Chevrolet Camaro is a 3"L x 1.25"W x 0.75"H die cast metal car with pull back action. This 2010 Chevy Camaro is manufactured by Uni-Fortune. 12 pcs per display box in assorted colors. 48 pcs per inner box. GM is a trademark of the General Motors Corporation. Launch date: July 20, 2012. 7/27/2012 (Price: $3.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

RMZ City - BMW M5 1:36 scale die-cast collectible model car by TOY WONDERS INC.

555004 RMZ City - BMW M5 Hard Top. Approximately 1:36 scale diecast collectible model car. This BMW M-5 is a 5"L x 2"W x 1.5"H die cast metal car with pull back action and openable doors. This BMW M5 is manufactured by Uni-Fortune. 12 pcs per display box in assorted colors. Z12. 48 pcs per inner box. Launch date: July 20, 2012. 7/27/2012 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yatming Road Signature - 1962 Volkswagen Microbus w/ Open Roof 1:43 scale die-cast collectible model car by TOY WONDERS INC.

43208 Yatming Road Signature - 1962 Volkswagen Microbus w/ Open Roof. 1:43 scale diecast collectible model car. This VW Microbus is a 3.75"Lx 1.25"Wx 1.5"H die cast metal car. Sits on a display plaque. Road Signature collection. The 1962 Volkswagen Microbus is manufactured by Yat Ming. 43208 is in BLUE & WHITE 2-tone colors. Individually packed in a hard plastic case. Case size: 6"Lx 2.75"Wx 3"H. 6 pcs per inner. Launch date: July 20, 2012. 7/27/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Maisto - Ducati Multistrada 1200S Motorcycle 1:12 scale die-cast collectible model by TOY WONDERS INC.

31188 Maisto - Ducati Multistrada 1200S Motorcycle. 1:12 scale diecast collectible model. Bikes are 6.5"L x 3.5"H diecast model with workable steering, workable/detailed suspension, and kickstand. This Ducati Multistrada 1200S motor bike is manufactured by Maisto. Individually packed in a window box. Box size: 8.5"Lx 2.75"Wx 4.75"H. 31188 is in assorted colors. Launch date: July 20, 2012.
34737  R/C Cars (Maisto)
— In a July 2014 survey, one out of 14 retailers told TDmonthly that the R/C cars from Maisto was their store's best-selling electronic / battery operated toy. 7/27/2012 (Price: $15.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]