TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Collectibles Product Category

Exclusive Nightmare Before Christmas by ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.

This large set from NECA is limited to 300 pieces worldwide. It showcases movieaccurate, hand-painted resin statues of Jack Skellington, Sally, Mayor, and Vampire that range in size from 7 to 12-inches tall and feature bases and accessories that include pumpkins, Zero, a black cat, and a 16-inch clock tower. 11/3/2010 (Price: $600.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Yoda Lifesize Replica by ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.

A dream come true, you can now bring a lifesize Jedi Master into your living room to counsel and protect you. This Supreme Edition Collector's Yoda Replica from Rubies stands 26-inches tall on a themed base and includes a detachable green lightsaber. He's so lifelike, you'll swear Yoda is standing in front of you! 11/3/2010 (Price: $700.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts Snoopy 31-Inch Limited Edition Plush by ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.

Presenting the most impressive Snoopy ever… a larger-than-life-sized mohair pooch that stands an imposing 31-inches tall. The biggest beagle of all time, he's exquisitely crafted in Germany by Steiff and limited to a production run of only 500 pieces. Snoopy is sure to sell out quickly. 11/3/2010 (Price: $890.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Michael Jordan Signed Basketball by ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.

A truly matchless His Airness collectible. Retain your favorite memories of the 10-time NBA scoring leader, 5-time NBA MVP with this personally autographed, UDA-authenticated, syntheticleather Wilson basketball from Upper Deck. 11/3/2010 (Price: $1500.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Batman 1989 Batmobile Limited Edition by ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.

Direct from Gotham City, this superb Batmobile replica is based on designs for the original Tim Burton / Michael Keaton film models, with interior references scaled down from the full-size props.  Loaded with details like working lights and a fire effect at the rear, and limited to just 500 pieces worldwide, the fiberglass vehicle from Toynami measures 29-inches long. 11/3/2010 (Price: $2000.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Millennium Falcon Resin Statue by ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.

From the exhilarating escape scene in Star Wars: A New Hope, this astounding resin statue from Attakus is perfectly cast in the finest detail. It measures an incredible 68-inches long and provides an astonishing open view of the inside of the vessel. A limited edition of 400 pieces, this French import will become the centerpiece of any Star Wars aficionado's collection. 11/3/2010 (Price: $2485.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Trek Original Series Captain's Chair Replica by ENTERTAINMENT EARTH INC.

This is a full-size reproduction from the Star Trek: The Original Series TV show, built by Steve Horch of HMS Creative Productions for Roddenberry, and hand-crafted to the exact standards of the original.  Made in the USA.  The center seat is made using plywood with solid laminated walnut arms crafted as the originals were. The finished product is built to be sturdy and hold up to 250-300 pounds. 11/3/2010 (Price: $5499.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hot Pursuit Series 5 by GreenLight Collectibles LLC

Series 5 has incorporated major metropolitan area departments such as Kansas and Houston.  As well as the first time that the classic sheriff brown / tan exterior paint scheme has been utilized. 1:64 Hot Pursuit Series 5 includes 1965 Ford Galaxie Westwood, Massachusetts Police;  2008 Dodge Charger Kansas City, KS Police;  2008 Dodge Charger Houston, TX Police; 2008 Ford Crown Victoria New York State Police; and more.  These die-cast replicas feature opening hoods, detailed engines, real rubber tires, metal body and chassis, detailed graphics, custom license plates and are officially licensed by the respective automobile companies. 11/2/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Hugo the Wild Boar by AREAWARE

A collaboration between Areaware and Monocle, designed by David Weeks Studio.  A limited edition of 100 pieces.  Made from Sustainably harvested Beech wood, elastic band.  11 x 4 x 5.5 inches 11/2/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Shoulder Buddies 4+ by SHOULDER FUN USA LLC

Each Shoulder Buddies "Smarts" character teaches kids a special life lesson, from friendship to fire safety. The magnetic feature lets kids wear Shoulder Buddies on their shirt, hat, hair and more. Kids can take Shoulder Buddies and their "Smarts" with them wherever they go.  This collection includes 8 buddies, including Biffle, Breezee, Peace, Eco, Blaze, Pirate and Princess. ( Watch Video) 10/29/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Charm It! Peace Love and Happiness Charm by HIGH INTENCITY CORP.

A winning design from High Intencity's Design-A-Charm contest, the Peace Love and Happiness charm was designed by Emily R. from Pleasantville, NY and rendered in vibrant detail in an enamel charm measuring approximately one inch.10 % of the proceeds from the sale of this charm will go to the World Wildlife Fund on behalf of its designer.
— “Charm It! works really well in this area,” said Blanche Snipes, owner of Tree Top Toys in Redmond, Wash., when asked about her top-selling items for tweens.
— Two of 44 retailers listed Charm It! as a best-selling item for tweens during a September 2010 survey.
— Katie Rook, manager of Be Beep A Toy Shop in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in an October 2011 survey that High Intencity charm bracelets are their best selling tween item.
— Dean Smith, owner of JaZams in Princeton, N.J., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that they sell between 40 and 50 Charm It! charms each month. ( Watch Video) 10/28/2010

GIANTmicrobes® Go Vinyl by GIANTMICROBES

The new GIANTmicrobes® vinyl figures are inspired by real microscopic images of the microbes that they represent. GIANTmicrobes® characters are perfect for vinyl and toy collectors, kids of all ages, science buffs, teachers, college students, medical students and professionals, and anyone with a healthy sense of humor. Each box contains one highly collectible vinyl figure, an animation flip book, and an action pose sticker. 10/26/2010 (Price: $12.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Route 66 15 Set Diecast Collector Pack by GreenLight Collectibles LLC

This 15 car set will be packaged in a display Collector case with a road map packaging that marks out the “Mother Road” as it journeys through each of the eight states from Chicago to L.A.  The cars chosen for this collectible item all belong, like the route itself, to the Golden age of motoring.  All materials used are authentic with real rubber tires and 100% die-cast metal body and chassis.  Detailed graphics, custom license plates, serialized and official licensing by the respective automobile companies make each of these cars correct and credible replicas.  10/20/2010 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Zombie Ninjas by MEZCO TOYZ

Standing six inches tall and featuring five points of articulation, each Zombie Ninja comes with his own katana.  Limited edition: only 3000 pieces. 10/20/2010 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Marvel X Bishoujo Collection - Black Cat by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

Black Cat, the sometimes ally and love interest of Spider-Man, joins the Marvel X Bishoujo Collection  (combining iconic superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings). Also known as Felicia Hardy, Black Cat comes to life in the Japanese Bishoujo (pretty girl) style based on original character art by illustrator Shunya Yamashita, and is the first in the series to be enlarged to the 1/7th scale, standing at 9" tall atop an exclusive display base consisting of a miniature building in deep perspective. 10/20/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

X-Men Danger Room Sessions Rogue Fine Art Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

At nearly 12" tall, Rogue is featured in a 1/6 scale similar to the other characters in the Danger Room Sessions line. Sculpted by Erick Sosa, Rogue features a Sentinel face base on top of a mechanical projector.  Every mutant in the Danger Room Sessions series is mounted on a unique Danger Room holographic environment with translucent parts that glow with a built-in LED light in the base. 10/20/2010 (Price: $174.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

X-Force X-23 Fine Art Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

The DC Comics Bishoujo Collection (combining DC’s superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings) continues with DC’s Wonder Woman. Dressed in her iconic and colorful costume, Wonder Woman holds her magical Lasso of Truth in both hands. She is displayed here for the first time in the Japanese bishoujo (pretty girl) style inspired by Japan’s renowned illustrator Shunya Yamashita. This figure stands over 9" tall (1/7th scale). 10/20/2010 (Price: $159.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

DC Comics Bishoujo Collection - Wonder Woman by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

The DC Comics Bishoujo Collection (combining DC’s superheroines and villains with traditional Japanese stylings) continues with DC’s Wonder Woman. Dressed in her iconic and colorful costume, Wonder Woman holds her magical Lasso of Truth in both hands. She is displayed here for the first time in the Japanese bishoujo (pretty girl) style inspired by Japan’s renowned illustrator Shunya Yamashita. This figure stands over 9" tall (1/7th scale). 10/20/2010 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader ARTFX+ Statue by KOTOBUKIYA / KOTO INC.

Part of the smaller scale Star Wars ARTFX+ Statues line is Darth Vader. Ruthless and powerful, Darth Vader stands at the ready with the knowledge that his mastery over the Force can overcome any enemy. Intricately detailed from chest piece to helmet, Darth Vader has a standard stance with his hands at his belt, and comes with bonus arm parts for alternate poses. Like the other ARTFX+ Statues, he has magnets in his feet for display on the included base. ARTFX+ Statues are fun-to-assemble pre-painted snap-fit kits that can be easily put together in seconds without glue or modeling skill.  Darth Vader stands approximately 8 inches tall (1/10th scale). 10/20/2010 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Archie Comics Classic Characters - Betty by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

In honor of the 2011 70th Anniversary of Archie, Dark Horse has given the Archie family the signature Syroco-style treatment. The third statuette in the series of five is Betty Cooper. The pretty, blonde, sweet and earnest Betty is always ready to have fun, especially when Archie is involved. Limited to 950 numbered pieces, the statue comes packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Archie Comics Classic Characters - Veronica by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

In honor of the 2011 seventieth anniversary of Archie, Dark Horse has given the Archie family the signature Syroco-style treatment. The second character statuette in the series of five is Riverdale's resident rich girl and brunette bombshell, Veronica Lodge. Best friend of Betty, Veronica has great looks, money, and charm — everything a girl could want, except for the undivided attention of Archie Andrews. Standing 5" tall, this statuette is sculpted by Yoe! Studio. Each Archie Syroco statue is limited to 950 numbered pieces and comes packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts 60th Anniversay Classic Characters Lucy by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

The statues go back to the original look of the Peanuts characters from 1950, visibly different than today's look, and in a special 60th anniversary limited-edition series of the five main characters. Each piece is sculpted by Yoe! Studio, and is limited to 650 pieces and packaged in its own tin box, with a pin-back button and a character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Archie Comics Classic Character - Archie by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

To celebrate the seventieth anniversary of the Archie comic, Dark Horse has released Archie statues with the Syroco-style treatment. Archie Andrews is the prototypical All-American teenager. With his signature red hair, freckles and eternal optimism, Archie is the protagonist of the Archie Comics Universe and the center of a love triangle with his two girlfriends, Veronica and Betty. A classic underdog persona, Archie often comes out on top of a situation even when it looks like the odds are against him. Limited to 950 numbered pieces, the Archie statue comes packaged in a tin box, with a pin-back button and character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts 60th Anniversary Classic Character - Snoopy by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

The statues go back to the original look of the Peanuts characters from 1950, visibly different than today's look. The 60th anniversary limited-edition series features the five main characters and is sculpted by Yoe! Studio. Each character is limited to 650 pieces and comes packaged in a tin box with a pin-back button and a character booklet. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Peanuts 60th Anniversary Classic Character - Charlie Brown by DARK HORSE COMICS, INC.

The statues go back to the original look of the Peanuts characters from 1950, visibly different than today's look. The 60th anniversary limited-edition series features the five main characters and is sculpted by Yoe! Studio. 10/18/2010 (Price: $49.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]