TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Construction Product Category

LEGO Dino Raptor Chase (5884) by LEGO

Stop the raptor in its tracks with the lasso in this LEGO Dino Raptor Chase (5884) building playset. The speedy raptor is heading towards the city and must be stopped at all costs. Chase down the dashing dino in the big-wheeled off-roader, fire the tranquilliser gun and capture it with the lasso.
— In a May 2013 survey, three out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that LEGO was their best-selling brand of construction toy. 1/15/2013 (Price: $39.99)

LEGO Friends Stephanie's Cool Convertible (3183) by LEGO

Cruise in style with LEGO Friends Stephanie’s Cool Convertible. Hop into the coolest ride in Heartlake City to pick up the LEGO Friends for a road trip full of fun and adventure! Stephanie loves cruising in her convertible. Help her wash it to a sparkle and load her puppy into the backseat. Then, take her and her LEGO Friends to the beauty shop, to the beach or on a road trip. Includes a Stephanie mini-doll figure and her dog, Coco. 1/15/2013 (Price: $14.99)

LEGO Ninjago The Golden Dragon 70503 by LEGO

Lloyd, the golden ninja, has summoned the powerful Golden Dragon into an epic stand-off against Lord Garmadon's minions. Attach Lloyd onto the Golden Dragon and soar into battle. Avoid the launching catapult attacks with the huge extending wings. Fire the dragon sphere! Harness the power of the Golden Dragon to send Lord Garmadon's soldiers back underground. Includes 3 minifigures with weapons: Golden Ninja Lloyd, scout and warrior.
— Joe Berardoini Jr, owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly in a May 2013 survey that though they don't carry many licensed toys, LEGO Ninjago does well.
— In a Fall 2013 survey, 50% of retailers told TDmonthly that LEGO items were overall best-sellers at their stores.
— In a August 2014 survey, Sunni, manager of Doodlehopper 4 Kids in Falls Church, Va., told TDmonthly that LEGO Ninjago is one of their best-selling lines of collectibles. 1/14/2013 (Price: $29.99)

LEGO Creator Fire Brigade 10197 by LEGO

Build an authentic vintage fire station! Ding ding ding! There’s a fire in town! The fire brigade drives to the scene from this detailed and realistic 1930’s fire station. Designed to fit with other modular buildings like 10182 Café Corner and 10185 Green Grocer, the station features rare LEGO® pieces and innovative construction techniques. It includes a ‘30s-style fire truck, 4 minifigures, a fire-dog, an opening station garage door, and a removable building roof for interior access. It also includes 2 fully-furnished floors with fire-fighting tools, racks for the firemen's helmets, fire-pole, ping-pong table, kitchen with fully-stocked fridge, couch, bookshelf and a roof with a water tower and bell. Measures 14" (35 cm) high and 10" (25 cm) wide.
— As of 1/11/2013 this product has 4.4 out of 5 stars from 38 reviews on Amazon.com. 1/11/2013 (Price: $149.99)

Topobots by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

Hero, Vampire, Rocker and Pirate styles available.  Mix and match; the more kids collect, the more possibilities they have. Recycled wood, made in the USA. 1/8/2013 (Price: $9.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Space Chips Glom Dron Builder's Pack by MONKEY BUSINESS SPORTS

Buckminster Fuller was an engineer, systems theorist, author, designer, inventor, futurist and second president of Mensa International, the high IQ society. He is best known for his many architectural designs, the best known of which is the geodesic dome, or "Bucky Ball"-Yeah, yeah, yeah, we know that talking about systems theorists is pretty boring, but without Mr. Fuller we wouldn't have the Space Chips Glom Dron set, so it all kind of evens out, don't you think? The Glom Dron is a set of 540 pentagon chips that can be used to build a Bucky Ball. 1/8/2013 (Price: $99.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

LEGO Friends Olivia Newborn Foal 41003 by LEGO

Take care of the newest arrival in the Heartlake City stables with Olivia and fun accessories. Get water from the moving pump to fill up the trough and feed the foal with the carrot. Then use the wheelbarrow to collect the hay for the foal under the buildable tree. Groom her with the accessory pack including ribbons, brushes and combs to make her very pretty. Includes Olivia mini-doll figure. 1/4/2013 (Price: $11.99)

LEGO Friends Emma Karate Class 41002 by LEGO

Emma's dojo is a piece of the Far East, right here in Heartlake City. Practice Emma's favorite martial arts and help her to prepare for another fantastic performance. Train hard to win the trophy by chopping the practice block in half. After a great practice, wind down in the tranquil environment with the cute bonsai tree and drink some water. Then use the mask and sword to start mastering kendo. Includes Emma mini-doll figure. 1/4/2013 (Price: $11.99)

Chima Cragger Command Ship 70006 by LEGO

The ultimate swamp battle is on. Leonidas and Lonnex are making a jet-bike escape with the Croc tribe’s CHI, but it takes more than that to outsmart croc prince Cragger. Fire up Cragger's Command Ship and go after them. Activate the huge snapping mouth, swipe the croc tail and fire the CHI-powered missiles. Call in their Raven ally Rawzom to track them from the air or to swoop down from above and catch those CHI-nabbing cats. Then, deploy the stealthy mini boats and high-flying croc helicopter to stop them from ever leaving the swamp. Includes 6 minifigures with assorted weapons. 1/4/2013 (Price: $79.99)

Chima Razcal Glider 70000 by LEGO

Soar high above the mystical world of Chima in Razcal’s Glider to help Razcal guard the CHI. Fend off other tribes with the Raven Glider’s beak and grabbing claws, or capture them with the chain. Protect the Raven tribe’s CHI. Includes Razcal minifigure and a buildable weapon. Launch date: 2013.
— Karen Park, owner of Zaks Gifts in Manchester-by-the-sea, Mass, told TDmonthly that LEGO's new Chima line is their overall best seller.
— In a May 2013 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that LEGO Legends of Chima was their best-selling construction toy line. 1/4/2013 (Price: $11.99)

Chima Eris Eagle Interceptor 70003 by LEGO

Alert the Eagle tribe. Razor and Rizzo have the Eagle tribe's Chi and are escaping on the winged raven glider. Launch Eris' Eagle Interceptor and go after those bird bandits. Use its realistic beak, poseable wings and legs, grabbing talons and tail to launch an aerial counter attack. Engage the cool attack pose and fire the missiles to bring these bandits down or capture them and throw them in the onboard prison. Then deploy the eject function to fly off and fight another day. Includes 3 minifigures and assorted weapons. Launch date: 2013. 1/4/2013 (Price: $34.99)

Mega Bloks Hot Wheels by MEGA BRANDS

The Mega Bloks® Hot Wheels® collection brings the world's most famous car brand to building toys, featuring speed, action and performance. Boys can build and collect their favorite Hot Wheels vehicles, and even customize their own creations. The product line also includes cool launchers and each set features a collectible Team Hot Wheels micro action figure to further enhance the play. Build, customize & play with Mega Bloks Hot Wheels. Launch date: Fall 2013. 12/20/2012

LEGO Friends Heartlake City Pool by LEGO

The Heartlake City Pool is the hottest spot to spend a long summer day in the sun. Put on some swim shorts in the double-door changing room and rinse off in the shower before heading to the big blue pool to hang out with Andrea and her friend Isabella. Climb the ladder up to the spiral pink water slide or diving board to make a splash. Play basketball in the pool or go grab an ice cream cone at the snack bar with a cool umbrella table and chairs. Then wind down on the lounge chairs or soak in the bubbly hot tub. Lots of realistic accessories include: shady palm tree leaves, an ice cream cone, money, a cash register and drinks. End a perfect day at Heartlake City Pool by splashing around under the waterfall. Includes Andrea and Isabella mini-doll figures. 12/18/2012 (Price: $39.99)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Stealth Shell in Pursuit by LEGO

Fishface is out looking for trouble on his ooze-launching sewer skimmer. Chase him through the city sewers in Raphael's Stealth Shell. Outmaneuver his reverse flick missiles with the Stealth Shell's tri-wheel design and dual flame exhaust. Then fire the dual flick missiles at that menacing mutant before he launches ooze all over the city. 12/18/2012 (Price: $43.99)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles The Shellraiser Street Chase by LEGO

Dogpound is speeding through the city, making special deliveries of toxic ooze in his pizza delivery van. Hit the road with Leonardo and Michelangelo in the teched-out Shellraiser to stop that angry mutt. Turn the powerful LEGO® Technic shooting cannon 360 degrees and open fire. Unfold the Shellraiser’s side panels to reveal the computer workstation, weapons rack and skateboard. Take the pursuit off the streets and onto the railroad tracks by raising the rubber tires up to reveal track wheels. Once Dogpound has been stopped, battle on the rooftop against his minions: The Kraang and a Foot Soldier. 12/18/2012 (Price: $75.00)

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Shredder Dragon Bike by LEGO

Kick up the turtle-powered action to take on Shredder. When Shredder speeds by on his Dragon Bike with dual flame exhausts and real rubber tires, Donatello spots a map to the Turtles' lair in his claws. Crank up Donatello's motorized skateboard to stop him before he finds the secret lair. Battle the Foot Soldier with Donatello's bo staff and chase the metal-faced menace through the city streets to get that map back. 12/18/2012 (Price: $37.99)

LEGO Friends Heartlake Pet Salon by LEGO

Celebrate the grand opening of the Heartlake Pet Salon.! Everyone's excited to check it out. Help Emma to shampoo her friend Joanna's pretty white poodle in the bubble bath, then trim and clip her on the rotating grooming table. Use the blow dryer and brushes to make her perfect. While Joanna is waiting for her puppy to be groomed, help her to shop for new pet food and lots of accessories in the salon's shop. Then fill up the water dish at the tap for the poodle to drink. With all of these accessories and functions, kids can really pamper all of the pretty pets in Heartlake City. Includes Emma and Joanna mini-doll figures and a poodle. 12/18/2012 (Price: $29.99)

Super Heroes Tumbler Chase by LEGO

High above Gotham City, Batman™ spots Bane in the armored Tumbler chasing Police Commissioner Gordon. Bust through the road barricades in the Bane Tumbler with hidden dual flick missiles and flame exhaust. Then swoop down from the skies in The Bat and winch the commissioner to safety with the rescue rope before Bane reaches him. Includes 3 minifigures: Batman, Bane and Police Commissioner Gordon with assorted weapons.
— In a May 2014 survey, four out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Lego was their best-selling line of licensed toys. 12/18/2012 (Price: $39.99)

Super Heroes Arctic Baan vs Mr Freeze by LEGO

Mr. Freeze has trapped Aquaman in a block of ice and only BatmanTM can release him! Speed to the rescue in the powerful Batboat with exhaust flames, deploy the missiles and release the bombs to bust that block of ice. It's time to turn the heat up on Mr. Freeze! Includes 3 minifigures: white Arctic BatmanTM, Mr. Freeze and Aquaman, all with assorted weapons.
— Dalene Lockhart, owner of Toy Town in Casper, Wyo., told TDmonthly in a May 2014 survey that LEGO Superheroes and LEGO Friends were the best-selling construction toys in her store. 12/18/2012 (Price: $44.95)

Star Wars Republic Troopers vs Sith Troopers by LEGO

The Republic troopers are under attack! Fire their blasters as you battle the red and black Sith troopers and their hover speeder with dual flick missiles. Recreate epic battle scenes from the Knights of the Old Republic video game in your own living room. Collect the never-before-featured Republic trooper helmet. Includes 4 minifigures with assorted weapons: 2 Republic troopers and 2 Sith troopers.
— In a May 2014 survey Andrea from Hardware Center Toys in Paoli, Pa., told TDmonthly that LEGO Star Wars sets was the store's best-selling construction toys. 12/18/2012 (Price: $12.99)

Star Wars Rancor Pit 75005 by LEGO

Build a famous scene from Star Wars™: Episode VI Return of the Jedi™ with this stackable set. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker is trapped in the Rancor™ Pit beneath Jabba the Hutt’s Palace and must escape. Look for a way out before the gate lifts and the mighty rancor makes an entrance. Battle the rancor with the bone before he eats the Gammorrean guard. Then, find the hidden compartment with a secret key or drop the gate on the space beast before it’s too late. Combine with LEGO® Star Wars 9516 Jabba’s Palace for a stackable scene with a trapdoor into the Rancor Pit! Includes rancor, skeleton and 3 minifigures: Luke Skywalker, Malakili and Gammorrean Guard.
— In a May 2014 survey, four out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Lego was their best-selling line of licensed toys. 12/18/2012 (Price: $59.99)

Space Interceptor 70701 by LEGO

An armed and dangerous alien mosquitoid is speeding this way on a space flyer. Stop that creepy crawler with blue team leader Solomon Blaze and the split function Swarm Interceptor. When the action gets too hot for one Galaxy Squad ship, split the Swarm Interceptor into 2 fierce fighting machines: an agile flyer with detachable guns and a powerful turret with hidden flick missiles! That pest doesn't stand a chance against the split-function Swarm Interceptor with Solomon Blaze at the wheel. Includes 2 minifigures with assorted weapons: Solomon Blaze and alien mosquitoid. 12/18/2012 (Price: $29.99)

Star Wars AT-RT 75002 by LEGO

The 501st Clone Trooper is on patrol with Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™ edition Yoda and the powerful AT-RT walker when he spots a Commando Droid captain and Sniper Droid. Use the AT-RT’s swiveling laser cannon to attack the Droid. Take the blasters out of the AT-RT’s weapon storage compartment and open fire. Recreate scenes from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated TV series. Includes 3 minifigures with assorted weapons: Clone Wars edition Yoda, 501st Clone Trooper and Commando Droid captain. 12/18/2012 (Price: $19.99)

SmartMax Flower Palace by SMART TOYS AND GAMES INC

SmartMax Flower Palace provides your child with four colorful flower-shaped pieces, along with 19 magnetic medium bars, 16 large ball-shaped magnetic connectors, and two peaked rooftops so she can use their imagination to build a multitude of creations. These extra-large pieces make it easy to use creative-thinking skills to mix-and-match the pieces and create new combinations. Unique houses and large-scale castles are among just a few of the many options. Children can use the four panels to strengthen the structure of their construction and build walls, floors, or forts. Flower Palace is one of several new 2012 sets in the award-winning SmartMax® magnetic construction toy line. It can also be combined with all existing Smart Max ® sets for unending play opportunities.
Awards: 2012 Dr.Toy Best Picks 12/14/2012 (Price: $59.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Plus Plus 100 pcs Midi Basic by GEARED FOR IMAGINATION

Simplistic shape. Endless possibility. The only tools required are the children's imagination. Plus Plus bricks is made in Denmark of PE (polyethylene). Free of phthalates and PVC. 12/13/2012 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]