TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Construction Product Category

LEGO Avengers Hulk's Helicarrier Breakout by LEGO

The Hulk and Thor have Loki captured on board the Avengers' awesome Helicarrier. Using his powers of trickery and illusion Loki makes Hawkeye lose control of his function-packed jet fighter. Help Hulk bring down the malfunctioning jet fighter and its flick-missiles by smashing the fuel canisters to hit the jet fighter! Then jump onto the jet fighter and rescue Hawkeye from the cockpit with the cockpit blast function! Includes 4 minifigures: Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and Loki. Launch date: May 2012. 2/12/2012

LEGO Avengers Loki's Cosmic Cube Escape by LEGO

Loki is escaping from S.H.I.E.L.D. headquarters with the powerful Cosmic Cube. If he succeeds he could use it to wreak havoc on the world! Will Iron Man in his amazing armored suit alongside Hawkeye in his function-packed S.H.I.E.L.D. off-roader be fast enough to catch Lokior will the Asgardian villain escape with the Cosmic Cube? You decide! Includes 3 minifigures: Iron ManLoki and Hawkeye. Launch date: May 2012.
— As of 05/21/2012 this product had 5 out of 5 stars from 4 reviews on Amazon.com. 2/12/2012

LEGO Avengers Captain America's Avenging Cycle by LEGO

While riding his Avenging Cycle, Captain America spots the general on his craft. Help Captain America use his indestructible shield to defeat the general and his foot soldier. Win the battle and send them back to where they came from. Includes 3 minifigures: Captain America and more. Launch date: May 2012.
— As of 05/21/2012 this product had 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews on Amazon.com. 2/12/2012

Switchbotz by IMAGABILITY

These construction toys allow kids to build their own transformational action figures. Prices range from $19.99 to $39.99. Launch date: February 2012. 2/10/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Switch & Go Dinos by VTECH

Two of boys' most popular toys - dinosaurs and vehicles - have been brought together to create a unique 2-in-1 play experience with VTech's Switch & Go Dinos. Each toy transforms from a dinosaur to a vehicle and back again in a few simple steps. Each comes equipped with an LCD screen for customized animation, dinosaur and vehicle sound effects and educational dinosaur facts. The line features seven unique and collectible dinosaur toys. Launch date: February 10, 2012.
— As of 10/30/2012 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 43 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Durable; easy for kids to make the transformation happen; sounds change between dinosaur noises and car noises, depending on which form the toy is in. Cons: One reviewer said the toy was too noisy. 2/10/2012 (Price: $15.99)

Bill and Betty Bricks by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

Head up in the clouds and feet on the ground? Don’t get dizzy working the heights! Players must build their way up with the wooden blocks, but make sure their builders always keep their feet on
the building so they can supervise the work. The challenge is defeated when the building is completed and the little builder stand(s) on top of it. Challenging for the whole family. Develops spatial perception as well as fine motor skills. Contents: 10 colorful wooden blocks, 2 playing figurines/game pieces, 60 challenges. 2/3/2012 (Price: $26.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Falcon Knights' Castle by Playmobil by PLAYMOBIL INC.

Kids activate traps and prepare the knights to guard the Playmobil Falcon Knights' Castle from intruders. The castle comes with a drawbridge, breakout wall, drop-down ladder, and a trap door. The set also includes four Falcon Knights, horse, functional cannon, and many other accessories. Dimensions: 23.6 x 22.8 x 13.8 inches (L x W x H).
— In a May 2012 survey about best selling toys, Erin Blanton of Pufferbellies Toys & Books for Children in Staunton, Va., told TDmonthly that they sell 250 Playmobil sets each month, especially the knight sets. 1/27/2012 (Price: $119.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CLICS Racing by TOYLINKS INC.

CLICS box has 195 pieces including accessories + 4 soft wheels. Includes instructions to build GT, racer, transporter, and truck. 1/20/2012 (Price: $51.85) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Dino Ambush Attack 5882 by LEGO

As the hero rides his mini off-roader through the jungle on the lookout for dinosaurs, an agile coelophysis hides behind a bush, ready to pounce. Can our brave hero capture it using his tranquilliser gun before the dino escapes and attacks the city? Includes hero minifigure and coelophysis dinosaur. 1/12/2012 (Price: $11.99)

LEGO Super Heroes Batmobile and The Two-Face Chase 6864 by LEGO

As Batman heads toward the bank in his Batmobile, he spots Two-Face and his evil henchmen zooming off with a huge safe in tow. Help Batman put a stop to Two-Face's antics and return the safe to where it belongs. Includes 5 minifigures: Batman, Two-Face, 2 henchmen and a guard. Batmobile features dual flick missiles; TwoFace's car features dual flick missiles, shooting function and lifting crane. 1/12/2012 (Price: $49.99)

LEGO Super Heroes Superman Vs Power Armor Lex 6862 by LEGO

Superman's arch enemy Lex Luthor has built a kryptonite-powered robot and has captured Wonder Woman. Can Superman dodge the strength-sapping power of Luthor's kryptonite gun and make light work of his evil nemesis? Includes 3 minifigures: Superman, Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor. 1/12/2012 (Price: $19.99)

CitiBlocs Storage Bin by CITIBLOCS LLC

Raising a master builder who never seems to have enough CitiBlocs? Then you need this CitiBlocs folding storage bin. Lightweight, made of safe, phthalate free non-woven poly fabric, and decorated with a vibrant CitiBlocs city theme. Safety tested and designed exclusively for Citiblocs. Bin is available on its own ($19.99), or with 500 CitiBlocs in assorted colors. Price of bin with 500 blocks is $129.99. 1/12/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

CitiCars 8-Piece Wooden Car Set by CITIBLOCS LLC

These colorful cars are the perfect accessory for CitiBlocs constructions. Each car features a unique and playful design, including a taxi, police car, fire truck and more (8 cars total). Cars range in size from 2" - 4" long and are the same width/height as the standard blocks (approx 3/4"), making them perfect for kids 3+. 1/12/2012 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Neon Building Blocks by CITIBLOCS LLC

100 piece NEON colors building block set- with 5 different vibrant colors to add a little pizzazz to building fun. Colors include: green, pink, blue, orange and natural-colored blocks (20 blocks of each color). Build way-cool towers, towns, castles and more. Each fun set comes in a sturdy, paint can-style container for storage with a handle. 1/12/2012 (Price: $29.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Friends Emma's Splash Pool 3931 by LEGO

Summertime is finally here in Heartlake city and everyone’s favorite place to be is Emma’s Splash Pool. Includes Emma mini-doll figure, splash pool, lounge chair, umbrella, ice cream dish and small plant. 1/12/2012 (Price: $9.99)

LEGO Friends Mia's Puppy House 3934 by LEGO

It’s almost time for the Heartlake Dog Show and Mia is getting her puppy groomed and ready. Use the soap, spray bottle and tub to help Mia give her puppy a bath. Brush its hair on the grooming table and dress it up with a pretty bow. Head out to the puppy parade and win a first prize ribbon to hang on the puppy’s house. All of the Lego Friends will be so proud to watch her compete. Includes Mia mini-doll figure and puppy, plate, bone, bows, prizes, spray bottle, soap and brushes. Set features grooming table, tub, puppy house and apple tree. 1/3/2012 (Price: $9.99)

LEGO Friends Emma's Design Studio 3936 by LEGO

Emma is dreaming up her next fancy fashion design. Help her to make new stylish designs for all of the Lego Friends. Use her laptop for inspiration and design table with color samples to create fun fashions. She can take photos of her work with the camera. Crank up the tunes with her mp3 player while she creates. Emma has everything she needs to create trendy new dresses and the coolest clothes for all of her friends to wear. Includes Emma mini-doll figure. Accessories include sandwich, cup, ruler, inspiration board and flowers. Features chest of drawers, design table with ruler, desk, laptop, camera, and mp3 player. 1/3/2012 (Price: $9.99)

LEGO Friends Olivia's Tree House 3065 by LEGO

Take the Lego Friends fun to the tree tops with Olivia’s Tree House. All of the friends love meeting in this treetop retreat to play games and camp out under the stars. Climb the folding ladders to watch the ladybirds, catch butterflies and feed the cat. Watch the ocean waves or wish on stars through the telescope. Stash secret treasures in the hidden compartment and decorate the whole fort with wildflowers. Includes Olivia mini-doll figure, and features the tree house pet cat Maxie, 4 ladybirds, a bird Goldie with birdhouse, 4 butterflies, hidden compartment and folding ladders.
— As of 02/28/2012 this product had 4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 reviews on Amazon.com.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Classic Toys 1/3/2012 (Price: $19.99)

LEGO Ninjago Cole's Tread Assault 9444 by LEGO

The General of the Hypnobrai snake tribe, Skales, is using mind control to stop Cole from taking the golden Hypnobrai staff with its powerful anti-venom. Counterattack his hypnotic powers with Cole's Tread Assault vehicle. Launch the rock shooter and ninja blades. Flip the Tread Assault vehicle over for a surprise attack. Stop Skales and his mind-controlling minions by grabbing that staff. Includes Cole ZX and Skales minifigures, Tread Assault vehicle, golden Hypnobrai staff, golden scythe and mini-snake. 1/3/2012 (Price: $39.99)

Magic Brix by EDUSHAPE LTD.

Children use their building skills to create machines, buildings, robots, and more from their imagination. Easy to grasp Magic Brix assist children with fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, logic, creativity and sensory awareness. Just put two blocks together and apply pressure to connect them. The littlest kids can create houses, vehicles, animals, or whatever their minds dream up. 1/3/2012 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Papo GeoSavanna Wooden Magnets by HOTALING IMPORTS

This set includes 41 magnetic geometric shapes that can be creatively combined to animal shapes, people, patterns, and more. The set includes 24 design suggestions cards to get the creative juices flowing. 1/3/2012 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Terra Kids Catamaran by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

Thanks to the pre-cut wooden pieces budding craftsmen have immediate construction pleasure without having to do any sawing. Thanks to the easy to read instructions assembling the pieces is very simply. The construction sets bring physics within easy reach and are real fun to assemble, and then to observe and test the results. More than 50 wooden pieces to glue and assemble together (3 mm strong waterproof plywood), 2 plastic swimming elements, 3 plastic bushings, 5 propulsion rubbers, glue. 1/3/2012 (Price: $34.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Nanoblock - Himeji Castle by OHIO ART CO.

Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex located in Himeji in Hyogo Prefecture. It is regarded as the finest surviving example of 17th century Japanese castle architecture.  It comprises a network of 83 buildings with advanced defensive systems from the feudal period. The castle is frequently known as Hakurojo ("White Egret Castle") or Shirasagijo  ("White Heron Castle") because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight. More than 2,000 pieces. 1/3/2012 (Price: $149.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bright Starts Grab and Stack Blocks by KIDS II

Stack and tumble, build and crumble with these soft fabric blocks. This set of four blocks, each featuring different patterns and characters, are sure to make playtime a blast for babies 3 months and up.
— As of 12/13/2011 this product had 4.4 out of 5 stars from 7 reviews on Amazon.com 12/16/2011 (Price: $10.99)

Fisher-Price Brilliant Basics Rock-a-Stack by FISHER-PRICE INC.

A rainbow of five rings fits over a cone with rocking base. Stacking toys help baby develop fine motor skills while encouraging cognitive abilities. Made of teethable material.
— As of 12/13/2011 this product had 4.2 out of 5 stars from 164 reviews on Amazon.com. 12/16/2011 (Price: $9.99)