TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Hobby Goods Product Category
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Yo-yo by
EOLO SPORT INCImpress friends and family with the colorful Funtrix Yo-yo from Eolo Sport. Available in three different colors. Includes an instructional DVD that shows original and funny tricks, with more than 30 movements. Launch date: March 2012. 3/19/2012 (Price: $7.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Juggling Balls by
EOLO SPORT INCMaster the art of 3 object juggling with the colorful and addictive Funtrix Juggling Balls from Eolo Sport. Follow the instructions on the DVD and kids will soon be able to juggle and to execute great tricks. Launch date: March 2012.
— Kim Emigh, VP of e-commerce at
Growing Tree Toys in State College, Penn., told
TDmonthly in a late Summer 2012 survey that juggling balls were one of their bestselling novelty items. 3/19/2012 (Price: $9.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Devil Sticks by
EOLO SPORT INCExplore the infinite juggling possibilities with the Funtrix Devil Sticks from Eolo Sport. Spin, twist and throw. "Thanks to the specific materials it is made out of, and to the included instructional DVD, it will be easier and funnier to master the Devil Stick," Sophia Georgeo, US Domestic Sale Executive at Eolo Sport, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2012. 3/19/2012 (Price: $22.50)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Spin Top by
EOLO SPORT INCLearn to spin and balance with the Funtrix Spin Top from Eolo Sport. Store the rope inside the spin top. Includes an instructional DVD to help learn new and improved tricks. Launcher included. Launch date: March 2012. 3/16/2012 (Price: $7.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Diabolo by
EOLO SPORT INCPractice your throwing, catching and juggling skills with the multi-color Funtrix Diabolo from Eolo Sport. Includes an instructional DVD that will help kids to learn and enhance their trick skills. "Diabolo involves throwing, catching and keep spinning a double cone with the help of 2 sticks linked with a string. Originality and difficulty are the most valued features when performing tricks," Sophia Georgeo, US Domestic Sales Executive for Eolo Sport, told
TDmonthly. Launch date: March 2012. 3/16/2012 (Price: $12.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] HO Liberty Bell Special Train Set by
BACHMANN TRAINSThe HO scale Liberty Bell Special train set celebrates our cherished Liberty Bell’s historic train travels. This ready-to-run electric train set includes 2-6-0 steam locomotive and tender with operating headlight, 1860-1880 combine “Philadelphia,” 1860-1880 coach “Boston,” flat car with Liberty Bell and flags, body-mounted E-Z Mate® couplers, 47" x 38" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track®, power pack, speed controller, and illustrated instruction manual. We are proud to present the Liberty Bell Special, and through railroading, let you share in the Bell’s rich history. Launch date: 2012. 3/16/2012 (Price: $225.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Large Scale Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Train Set by
BACHMANN TRAINSThe world-famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Circus has partnered with Bachmann Trains to let kids experience all the excitement of The Greatest Show On Earth® as it travels by rail with this vintage Large Scale ready-to-run electric train set (Item No. 90083) that comes complete with a 4-6-0 steam locomotive (with operating headlight, smoke, and speed-synchronized sound), coal tender, advertising car with lighted interior, elephant stock car, flat car with lion in cage wagon and tiger in cage wagon, 8' 2" x 4' 3" oval of track, and DVD-format video instructions. Launch date: February 2012.
( Watch Video) 2/12/2012 (Price: $575.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] My Web RC - Wiki Rally Street - Souped-up Jitney 1:24 - Ready to Run by
MY FUNKY PLANET CORP.The My Web RC - 1:24 - Wiki Rally Street - Souped-up Jitney - Ready-to-run includes online My Web RC game card for user access. With exchangeable body, full function.
— In a November 2011 survey, Stephanie Dupuy from
Playville in Covington, La., told
TDmonthly that they sell six units from the Wiki Rally line each month.
— Greg Bonner, owner of
Heights Toy Center Inc. in Little Rock, Ark. told
TDmonthly in a Summer 2012 survey that he sells just over a dozen My Funky Planet racing cars each month, making them his best selling electronic/battery operated toy. 11/7/2011 (Price: $19.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Morphibians Gator Rover Remote Control Car by
KID GALAXY INC.With textured "skin" and glowing eyes kids won't want to turn their back on this guy. Powerful four wheel drive moves him over the water, then even faster on land. These high-performance radio control amphibious creatures can go anywhere- dirt, pond or pool. Features sturdy 4x4 turf digging tires for land and wake forming paddle wheel treads for ripping through the water. Powerful full-function controller makes explorations on any surface just a touch away. Requires 2 "AAA" and 3 "AA" batteries, not included. As with all water related activities, use with close adult supervision.
— In a November 2011 survey, Mike DiAndrea from
Hardware Toys in Paoli, Pa., told
TDmonthly that they sell about a dozen units of the Morphibians Gator each month. 11/7/2011 (Price: $29.99)
Green Lantern Plastic Assembly Kit by
MOEBIUS MODELSBased on the 1960's comic version of the Green Lantern, this all plastic assembly kit is packaged in retro style packaging reminiscent of the figure kits of the 60's. 18 molded styrene pieces in green, and transparent green, give the illusion that Hal Jordan as the Green Lantern is actually flying. Launch date: September 2011. 9/8/2011 (Price: $29.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Dinosaurs in a Bucket by
LUVYDUVY CORPORATIONLarge 5" dinosaurs retail at $2.00 each; sold in bucket of 45 dinosaurs. Launch date: October 2011. 8/29/2011 (Price: $2.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] POP-Dies by
POP-UPs Etc.POP-Dies are wafer thin dies, for use in Cuttlebug and other die cutting machines, to cut pop-up greeting cards. Launch date: February 2011. 8/26/2011 (Price: $24.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] GEO-Dies by
POP-UPs Etc.GEO-Dies are wafer thin dies, for use in Cuttlebug and other die cutting machines, to cut geometric designs that, when flaps are folded (using duplex papers), create interesting patterns. Launch date: November 2010. 8/26/2011 (Price: $24.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Licensed Light Up Marble Racers by
SKULLDUGGERYFour new licensed Light Up Marble Racers now available in new packaging, unique body styles and vibrant colors. Mustang, Camaro, Corvette Stingray, and Ford GT body styles are cast in translucent blue, red, orange, and yellow plastic. "No other 1/64 scale car lights up in multiple colors utilizing a motion sensored LED light," Peter Koehl, vice president of Skullduggery, told
TDmonthly. Available in 12 pack assortments, 12 pack PDQs, and 36 & 40 piece power wings. Launch date: May 2011.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Top Toy of the Year, 2010 Oppenheim Top Toy, 2010 Top Toy Under $10 3/4/2011 (Price: $7.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Syma - 3 Channel Electric Helicopter RTF w/ Auto Stabilizing Gyro + Metal Frames + Cool Strobing Head Lights by
TOY WONDERS INC.S032 Syma - 3 Channel Electric Helicopter RTF w/ Auto Stabilizing Gyro + Metal Frames + Cool Strobing Head Lights. 11.5" long helicopter comes with battery, charger and transmitter. The Syma S032 RC helicopter can go forward, backward, left, and right. This S032 even equipped with bright strobing LED head lights, so you can enjoy flying in the dark. The unique co-axial rotors counter-rotate for unprecedented stability. Light and safe, this helicopter will transform any indoor environment into a cool chopper fly zone. Get about 12 minutes flight time per charge. S032 is in RED & WHITE 2-tone colors.
— As of 12/17/2012 this product had 4.1 out of 5 stars from 899 reviews on Amazon.com. 12/15/2010 (Price: $70)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Syma - 3 Channel Radio Controlled Infrared Remote Controlled Electric RC Micro Mini Helicopter w/ Gyro by
TOY WONDERS INC.S107 Syma - 3 Channel Radio Controlled Infrared Remote Controlled Electric RC Micro Mini Helicopter w/ Gyro + Colorful Strobing LED Lights. This S107 equipped with NEW Gyroscope System for simpliest controls and stabilities, NEW Metal Frame & Body for extra durabilities, NEW Awesome Look and Design, and Bright strobing muti-color LED headlights so you can enjoy flying in the dark. At only 7" long, it easily fits in the palm of your hand and is fully functional. This S107 even has the option to charge directly from computer's USB port (USB cable included) or transmitter which uses "AA" batteries! S107 is in RED & YELLOW colors. Each Helicopter is individually packed in a window box. Box size: 17.75"L x 3"W x 7.25"H.
— As of 05/21/2012 this product had 4 out of 5 stars from 730 reviews on Amazon.com. PROS: Lightweight, durable, two methods of charging. CONS: Not suitable for children under 14; repairs are difficult.
12/15/2010 (Price: $60)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] BABIES 'N BUBBLES Bibo Collection by
BABIES 'N BUBBLESMade in Brazil, these life-like babies that float inside a magic bubble feature artistic characteristics such as skin, touch, and other life-like baby properties. Sculpted by Luciana Miglioranzi.
Awards: 2009 DotY Award Industry Choice, 2009 DotY Award People's Choice, 2010 IDEX Tiny Treasures 12/8/2010 (Price: $500.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Air Hogs Hawk Eye Camera Copter by
SPIN MASTER TOYSThe Air Hogs Hawk Eye Camera Copter is the first indoor helicopter that can take video and photos while flying. The helicopter can capture up to 5 minutes of video at a resolution of 320 x 240 or hundreds of photos at a resolution of 640 x 480. Requires 3 AAA batteries, not included. 12/1/2010 (Price: $85.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] COT Stock Car by
PARMA INTERNATIONALThis ready-to-run slot car is designed on a 1/24 scale and measures 4.5”. It features a brass chassis, DeathStar 16D motor, 9/30 Spec gearing and printed FCR tires. The COT body design sports a rear spoiler and front end splitter.
— Parma was the top-selling slot car brand for Susan Swickard, owner of the
Talking Teddy in Estes Park, Colo. in 2010. 11/24/2010 (Price: $55.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Tidmouth Sheds with Manually Operated Turntable by
BACHMANN TRAINSThese sheds offer Thomas & Friends™ HO scale locomotives a place of their own after a full day’s work on the Island of Sodor. Five bays and a manually operated turntable keep engines ready for new adventures. 11/12/2010 (Price: $175.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Amazon Warriors by
WARGAMES FACTORY LLC24-multi-part 28mm (1/48th scale) Amazon Warriors boxed set with bases. This set contains 24-multi-part hard plastic (polystyrene) models of Amazon Warriors which can be built as hoplites or bowmen (women). Various head, body and weapons combinations means this kit has an almost endless variety of poses. 11/12/2010 (Price: $19.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] LaQ Zodiac Collection by
LaQ USA, Inc.The LaQ Zodiac Collection series are 53-piece kits to complete models representing the various signs of the Zodiac. By collecting all twelve of the Zodiac Collection kits, it is possible to make the model of the Greek Hero Perseus. Instructions to build the Perseus model is available at the LaQ website, Gallery Level 4. 11/12/2010 (Price: $5.99)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] D-FLY XL Alloy with Gyro Helicopter by
EMIRIMAGE CORP.The D-FLY XL Alloy with Gyro Helicopter, is an extra large sized remote control helicopter, approximately 1.5 feet long. It comes with LED Rockets, easy to fly, and very stable for indoor and outdoor flight. Features a Li-Po battery for longer flying time. 11/5/2010 (Price: $140.00)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] DARKHAWK Defender XL 3 ch w/ GYRO by
EMIRIMAGE CORP.The Darkhawk Defender XL Helicopter, is an extra large sized military RC helicopter with 3 channels, Gyroscope and LED Lights, and with action figures. The Darkhawk Defender XL Helicopter is fabricated with high impact plastic materials. It is completely stable and can be flown indoors and outdoors. It comes with Li-Po battery for longer flying time. 11/5/2010 (Price: $43.95)
[Add to my Inquiry Basket][?] Micro X Copter E-AGLE by
EMIRIMAGE CORP.The Micro X Copter E-agle Metal with Gyro and LED lights, is a mini Infrared 3 channels helicopter and it is one of our upgrade versions of the Micro X Copter. It comes in 4 assorted colors and includes a USB cable. There are 3 different infrared frequency bands available. The Micro X Copter E-agle Metal with Gyro is fabricated with high impact alloy materials. It is infrared controlled. The three frequencies makes possible to fly three Micro X Copter E-agle Metal with Gyro at the same time with no interference. The Micro X Copter E-agle Metal with Gyro is an indoors helicopter. 11/5/2010 (Price: $18.95)
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