TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Cars Product Category
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8 Piece Racing Cars by
YMC TRADING CORPORATIONIncluded in this package are 8 ready-for-action, 4" P/B racing cars. 10/18/2010 (Price: $5.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Iron Man 2 Whip-It Racer RC Vehicle by
SILVERLIT TOYSA fun remote-controlled car based on the movie. Red and yellow with a big thick bumper in the front, this car is easy to steer.
Awards: Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal, 2010. 10/14/2010 (Price: $39.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] 2Skoolbus by
RUBBABUThe new soft and colorful Rubbabu 2Skoolbus is fun and the rounded body and soft wheels make it is uniquely huggable. Made of natural rubber, it is a great alternative to PU foam, and is as plush as it is strong despite its soft texture. Skoolbus is available in all the Rubbabu colors – so there’s plenty to choose from.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010 10/13/2010 (Price: $19.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Police Chase by
CARRERAThis new product gives boys and girls the chance to race the Ford Crown Victoria “Police Interceptor” with flashing red and blue lights and a Ford Mustang ’67 “Custom” through roads that are straight and curved. The set comes with 2 cars, straight and curved track, 4 way junction, transformer, mechanical lap counter, 2 hand controllers, guardrails, and replacement guide keels and brushes. The race set includes a track length of 11.81 feet with a footprint of 4.66 x 2.30 feet.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010
— In a November 2011 survey, Joe Berardoni, owner of
Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told
TDmonthly that they don't sell many hobby items. However, they do sell Kid Galaxy products year round, while "Carrera radio controlled cars and trucks" sell well during the Holidays. 10/11/2010 (Price: $69.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Monster Jam-opolyl by
LATE FOR THE SKY PRODUCTIONMonster Jam-opoly is the official licensed property trading game with a huge twist for Monster Jam® collectors and fans. Players build their own Monster Jam® fleet of monster trucks. Each monster truck title has fun facts about popular drivers and their monster trucks. Players buy toolboxes to upgrade their trucks, trade them in to build their dream garage and maximize their fleet’s value. This game is "a must have for motor sport collectors," Late for the Sky's Carla Miller told
TDmonthly. 9/13/2010 (Price: $24.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Hot Wheels Hot Tunerz 5-Pack by
MATTEL INC.The Hot Tunerz 5-Pack of Hot Wheels cars from Mattel features five different models and five sharp paint jobs on realistic street racing cars. The free-rolling cars are modeled to a detailed 1:64 scale, and are a great starter or addition to a collection of other Hot Wheels cars.
—“You can't have a toy store without Hot Wheels,” said Sue Hottel, owner of
No Kidding in Mattapoisett, Mass., in July 2010.
— Six out of 38 retailers said Hot Wheels are a best-selling item during a July 2010 survey of top-selling die-cast items.
— Gwen Bowden, manager of
Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Springfield, Va., told
TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that her best-selling die-cast is "Hot wheel cars, both singles and 5 or 6 packs." She sells about 36 each month. 8/30/2010 (Price: $4.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Die-Cast Sanitation Truck by
SCHYLLINGFew vehicles on the city streets captivate children as much as the garbage truck. This big modern semi, detailed at a 1:43 scale and complete with an opening back hatch, lets kids have their very own to drive around the towns of their imagination. The pull-back motor sends it zipping off on its route.
— Eight out of 38 retailers surveyed in July 2010 by
TDmonthly said Schylling is their top-selling die-cast line.
— "We sell the small cars and trucks by Schylling every day," Grafton Stine, owner of
Toys on the Square in Hummelstown, Pa., told
TDmonthly in a 2011 survey.
— Diana Nelson, owner of
Kazoo & Company in Denver, Col., told
TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that "Schylling has some of the best die-cast pricing along with Toysmith." 8/30/2010 (Price: $4.99)
Custom Rides Design Studio by
SMARTLAB TOYSThis all-inclusive art kit puts young gearheads behind the handlebars of their dream motorcycle. Kids will learn how to illustrate custom motorcycles using a light table, colored pencils, acetate overlays printed with simple traceable outlines of motorcycle frames, and 71 traceable “cling” accessory add-ons. The set includes instructions for creating 21 custom bikes. 8/26/2010 (Price: $43.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Krazy Kars: Light Up Marble Racers – Cat's Eye by
SKULLDUGGERYLight Up Marble Racers brighten the world of mini cars. Each Light Up Marble Racer contains a rolling and flashing LED marble. The exterior of the cars can be customized with the slick racing decals included with the cars.
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Bonggamom Finds declared, “Move over,
Matchbox! Take a hike,
Hot Wheels! There's a new kid in town.” She loved that the Racers offer girl-friendly varieties to “spark their imaginations” and are compatible with similar toy cars.
—“The Light Up Marble Racers are nothing like I have seen before” raved
Shop with Me Mama Kim Delatorre. The stickers make the cars “super cool looking” and piqued the interest of both her son and daughter.
— In a summer 2011 survey, Rebecca Goblish, owner of
Picayune Toys in Dunwoody, Ga., told
TDmonthly that Marble Racers are her best-selling die-cast toys. She sold 3 dozen of their race tracks last Christmas season.
Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal. 8/6/2010 (Price: $7.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] RoadZters by
CEPIA GAMESThe ZBall is a special marble very easy to control and that can stop in inclines. Players have to flick their way through the obstacles as fast as possible to win the race, and they can jump over their opponent’s car to pass them. No batteries are required, and hundreds of tracks can be designed for over 13' of fun. Kids can also use the track and cars separately to play by themselves. "This is the only race track on the market that can be played on with the whole family and doesn't need electricity!" Cedric Arnould, vice president of CEPIA Games, told
TDmonthly. 7/9/2010 (Price: $44.90)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] XTREAMLINER Wedding Car by
PLAYSAMThe open-air version of Playsam's Streamliner wooden car is avaliable in wedding white as well as three additional shiny shades. It measures 5.3" and comes packaged in a white box. 6/8/2010
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Mimmo Airplane by
PLAYFOREVER TOYSThe Playforever Toys Mimmo Airplane is designed by British designer Julian Meagher, and is ruggedly constructed in brilliant orange ABS plastic with rubber tires. 6/8/2010 (Price: $59.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Enzo Motorbike by
PLAYFOREVER TOYSThe Playforever Toys Enzo Motorbike with sidecar is designed by British designer Julian Meagher, and is ruggedly constructed in brilliant orange ABS plastic with rubber tires. 6/8/2010 (Price: $59.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Ferrari 599XX, Radio Control Model by
AUTOTEC SALES INCThis 1:18 scale RC model is designed to look just like a real Ferrari 599XX, and is fully functional. It includes working headlights and tail lights, as well as a rechargeable battery pack and charger. 5/20/2010 (Price: $39.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Classic Cars 100-piece Puzzle by
MUDPUPPY PRESSThis rectangular 100-piece puzzle measures 18" x 12" when complete. Mudpuppy's 100-piece puzzles come in a hinged storage tin. Mudpuppy Press Public Relations Assistant Shanya Lewis told
TDmonthly, "The artwork is great and the puzzles are fun!" 4/30/2010 (Price: $14)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Car Crazy Floor Puzzle by
MUDPUPPY PRESSThe Car Crazy Floor Puzzle is packaged in a sturdy, stackable box. The product features 24 jumbo pieces and a colorful rope handle. Puzzle dimensions are 24" x 36". Box dimensions are 8" x 3.5". 4/30/2010 (Price: $17)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Early Years TAGGIES™ Go Go! Car by
INTERNATIONAL PLAYTHINGS LLCThis four-wheeled plush car features lights and sounds. Children can press the button on top for lights and a beeping sound or pull the tab on the back and watch as the car wiggles along. This item features Taggies vibrant "Colours" materials and ribbons and includes a mirror on the back, crinkly wheels, a rattle and a peek-a-boo pup in the window. 4/16/2010 (Price: $24.99)
Car Seat Monitor by
CARS-N-KIDSThe Car Seat Monitor is a safety system designed to let the driver know a child is in the car with them by playing a song when the car stops and beeping if the child gets out of their car seat. Bob Steffen of Car Seat Monitor LLC told
TDmonthly, "It is the only one like it." Launch date: Sept. 10, 2008. 3/24/2010 (Price: $29.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Speedster Race Car by
WORX TOYS INC.The Speedster Race Car lets children 6+ get a detailed look inside to see how it works. The Speedster Race Car comes with an illustrated Howie Work’s adventure hardcover storybook that takes kids through how each of the major parts work in real life. Check out the working engine, transmission, steering and much more. The doors can be opened to get even closer to the action. Launch date: July 2011.
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Watch Video) 1/6/2010 (Price: $30.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Griffith Series 200 by
AUTOMODELLOA line of premium 1:43 scale replicas, the Griffith Series 200 is a classic '60s blend of British and American V8 muscle. Automodello has enlisted Raffi Minasian — a respected diecast industry designer — to craft the inaugural and future releases. Available in Standard and Founders editions. "This is the first Griffith model ever produced that has been authenticated by the founder of Griffith Motor Cars (Jack Griffith). The Founders Edition includes Jack's signature and VIN Plate," James Cowen, CEO, Diecasm, LLC d/b/a Automodello, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: April 2010. 12/16/2009 (Price: $95.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Jada Toys Dub City - 1959 Volkswagen Beetle Hard Top 1:24 Scale Die-cast Model Car by
TOY WONDERS INC.92377MT Jada Toys Dub City - 1959 VW Beetle Hard Top. 1:24 scale diecast collectible model car. This Volkswagen Beetle is a 7.5" long x 3.25"W x 2.5"H die cast car with openable doors, hood & trunk. VW Stock Babymoon rims. This volkswagen Beetle is manufactured by Jada Toys. 4 pcs per display box in assorted colors.
— Mike DiAndrea, manager of
Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told
TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that he sells four Dub City die-cast cars each month. 11/24/2009 (Price: $19.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Hess Toy Truck by
HESS CORPORATIONFor the first time in Hess Toy Truck history, a race car takes the spotlight as the main featured vehicle. It features a touch-release canopy compartment that opens to reveal a hidden compartment with surprise cargo — a smaller, faster race car powered by a pull-back racing motor and its own set of working lights. Features include 29 lights with an optional flashing mode, three realistic sound features (ignition, acceleration and horn), alloy-look racing wheels, chrome detailed rear view mirrors and air vents, low-profile headlights (a first for a Hess Toy Truck), rear spoiler, canopy compartment with a spring-release hood that opens with a touch, and two Energizer ‘C’ batteries. The Small Racer boasts 15 lights, pull-back racing motor, alloy-look racing wheels, chrome detailed rear view mirrors and vents, low-profile headlights, rear spoiler, and one Energizer ’AA’ battery. Launch date: October 30, 2009.
NOTE: This product is not available wholesale. 11/5/2009 (Price: $24.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Kinsmart - Ice Cream Die-castTruck (5", Asstd.) by
TOY WONDERS INC.5"L x 1.875"W x 2.75"H diecast metal vehicle with pull back action, openable doors and detailed interior. This Ice-Cream truck is manufactured by Kinsmart/Kinsfun Toys. 12 pcs per display in assorted colors. 72 pcs per inner box.
— Tim Holliday, owner of
Children's World and Uniform in Sarasota, Fla., told
TDmonthly in an August 2013 survey that police cars and ice cream trucks are their best-selling die-cast items.
— In a August 2014 survey, three out of 10 retailers told
TDmonthly that Toysmith made their stores' best-selling die-cast toys. 10/30/2009 (Price: $6.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Carrera Evolution Night Racers by
CARRERAFrom Carrera’s Evolution line of slot car racing sets, Night Racers is a two-car set blending 1:32 scale cars with innovative 1:24 scale track so that both 1:32 and 1:24 scale cars can be raced on this equipment. The Night Racers set includes two model cars, 18 track pieces, guardrails, two speed controllers, replacement contacts, instructions and other accessories.
— One retailer out of 49 told
TDmonthly in July 2009 that Carrera manufactures the store's top-selling die-cast toys. 8/28/2009
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Sports and Diecast Car Displays by
PIONEER PACKAGING & DISPLAY CASESThese are crystal clear display cases for diecast cars, dolls, sports items, figurines and more. The displays come with "cut out" background images on retail boxes. The sports items come with a grass image and a basketball court floor image on the retail box, and diecast car displays come with the classic car garage image, a modern (Nascar) garage image, and a "ROUTE 66" neon sign image on the retail box. Launch date: June 8, 2009. 6/29/2009 (Price: $7.00)
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