TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Rail Roads & Trains Product Category

The Great Train Mystery by GALLOPADE INTERNATIONAL

Christina, Grant, Mimi, and Papa go "All aboard!" Papa's borrowed train for a fast-track adventure across America. Just try to keep from being "derailed" by mysterious mishaps, spooky surprises, and - oh, it's so dark in there! - those treacherous tunnels! This mystery incorporates history, geography, culture and more. Launch date: January 2012. 10/19/2012 (Price: $7.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

String Railway by FOXMIND GAMES

Using colorful strings as tracks, players will aim to outwit their opponents by taking control of the playing area by strategically placing stations throughout, collect points and build the most profitable railway network to win the game. Launch date: 2012. 10/18/2012 (Price: $29.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BrioŽ Classic Figure 8 Set by SCHYLLING

A classic starter set for the 2 year + child with all wooden details. Take the classic inspired engine out on an adventure along the tracks. Stop by at the all wooden station and continue along the tracks passing by trees and a crossing bridge. Lots of fun for the youngest drivers. Launch date: August 2012. 10/5/2012 (Price: $49.99)

GeoTrax Christmas In ToyTown RC Train Set by FISHER-PRICE INC.

Kids of all ages can experience traditional holiday fun with the Fisher-Price GeoTrax Christmas Train. The train features working lights in each of the cars and automatically activates lights in the mini-sites as it passes. There are 2 moveable street lights, a bridge that plays holiday music, and a skating rink with spot lights. The Easy-Rail Station lighted features include: a 3-faced clock tower, 2 lamps, 2 street lights, and station windows. Pull into the station to unload passengers and listen as they are welcomed by a fun holiday tune. The station's lights and music can also be activated by pressing the button on the clock tower or either of 2 buttons on the track. This cool set includes 16 pieces of durable, Snap-Lock track, holiday decor that snaps onto the guard rails, street lamps, a bridge, a station, and signs that can be placed throughout the set. Compatible with other GeoTrax train sets. 9/14/2012 (Price: $129.99)

Short Line Special Electric Train Set by BACHMANN TRAINS

It’s all aboard for BIG railroading adventures and fun with Li’l Big Haulers train sets and separate-sale items. The Short Line Special ready-to-run train set comes complete with steam locomotive with operating headlight and tender, two colorful passenger cars, hook-and-loop couplers on all cars, 4'3" oval of steel alloy track (12 pieces), power pack and speed controller, and illustrated instruction manual. Launch date: August 2012. 8/8/2012 (Price: $279.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends TrackMaster R/C Engine Playset - 3-Speed Thomas by FISHER-PRICE INC.

The magic of Thomas & Friends comes to life with remote control action. The TrackMaster remote lets little engineers control Thomas' every move. Connects with other TrackMaster playsets.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, Cynthia Phillips Strinich, owner of Phillip's Toy Mart in Nashville told TDmonthly that Thomas the Tank Engine items are overall best sellers at her store. 8/2/2012 (Price: $24.99)

The Munster's House Plastic Assembly Kit by MOEBIUS MODELS

From the classic TV series The Munsters. Now people can build their own house from 1313 Mockingbird Lane. HO scale, easy to build accurate plastic kit of the Munster's abode. Complete with window inserts to ease finishing. Needs paint and glue for final assembly. Launch date: September 2012. 7/19/2012 (Price: $44.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Like Father - Like Son by MOTORHEAD MINIATURES

18 Scale figurine set to complete displays of die cast model cars. Limited edition, hand painted original figurines. Launch date: August 2012. 7/3/2012 (Price: $35.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Out Of Gas by MOTORHEAD MINIATURES

18 scale figurine sets themed to complete the best in diorama and display case presentations of die cast automotive models. Limited to 1201 sets for the world. Launch date: August 2012. 7/3/2012 (Price: $30.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HABAland Train Building Blocks by HABA USA/HABERMAASS CORP.

The attractive colors and grinning conductor on this train set are sure to impress. Train cars connect via magnets. Toot, toot, the locomotive arrives at the station with its three wagons transporting an interesting load: two small stacking games and a drum with a little bell. The conductor and load are removable. Material: PEFC certified beech wood. Non toxic, water based stain. Made in Germany.
Awards: 2012 Dr. Toy Best Green Toys
— Wooden trains and block sets were mention by two retailers surveyed by TDmonthly in February 2013 as best selling wooden toys. 5/18/2012 (Price: $51.29) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Fairy Town Train Set by BIGJIGS

Fairy Town Train Set: The land of railways and trains just got even more exciting. Enter a magical world of colorful cottages, bridges and trees, designed in a gorgeous princess themed purple and pink. This bright and cheerful wooden train set contains 75 pieces. An ideal first train set, it contains a chunky engine and three detailed royal carriages, which attach using a magnetic system – perfect for little hands to use. Can be used with any wooden railway system. "Compatible with existing wooden rail systems. The Fairy Town Train Set is among the few available train sets specifically designed for girls," Liza Grando, President of The Moss Tucker Group, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2012.
Awards: 2013 TDmonthly Seal of Approval ( Watch Video) 5/11/2012 (Price: $89.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

HO Liberty Bell Special Train Set by BACHMANN TRAINS

The 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 Thomas' Christmas Delivery Train Set by BACHMANN TRAINS

Wearing a familiar cap and armed with his trusty snowplow, Thomas hauls two festively decorated cars to bring BIG holiday cheer to one and all. Bachmann’s Large Scale Thomas’ Christmas Delivery ready-to-run electric train set (Item No. 90087) includes Thomas the Tank Engine™ (with hat, snowplow and moving eyes), open wagon with presents, coach, 5’4” x 4’3” oval of track (14 pieces), wall pack and speed controller, and DVD-format video instructions. Launch date: February 2012. 2/13/2012 (Price: $525.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Large Scale Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Train Set by BACHMANN TRAINS

The 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][?]

Railway - Figure 8 set by PLANTOYS

This 29-piece set features two-sided tracks that can be a single railway or flipped to become a single roadway. Includes colored track and rail connector for loop expansion. Trains have non-magnetic connectors for added safety. Tracks are made out of PlanWood® 1/20/2012 (Price: $40.00)

Large Scale Thomas' Christmas Delivery Electric Train Set by BACHMANN TRAINS

Wearing a familiar cap and armed with his trusty snowplow, Thomas hauls two festively decorated cars to deliver BIG winter fun to one and all. Our new Large Scale Thomas’ Christmas Delivery ready-to-run electric train set includes Thomas the Tank Engine™ (with hat, snowplow and moving eyes), cargo car, coach, track, speed controller, power pack, and DVD video instructions. "This is the only Large Scale Thomas & Friends ready-to-run electric train set with a holiday theme," Debra Schiff, mommunications manager for Bachmann Trains, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 2012. 12/15/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway: Trick or Treat On Sodor by LEARNING CURVE

It's Halloween on Sodor and Thomas is ready to trick and treat. This exclusive new 2-pack features Thomas with a Halloween banner and Halloween decorated caboose. 9/7/2011 (Price: $10.99)

Chuggington Wooden Railway Trainee Roundhouse Set by LEARNING CURVE

This 32-piece set features a one-level roundhouse with an over-the-top track layout. Includes Koko, Brewster, Vee, Chuggington sign and 2-in-1 tunnel. Compatible with other wooden track systems.
Awards: 2011 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio "Gold Seal" winner
— Melodie Ingwersen, owner of Creative Kids Inc in Columbia, S.C., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that her best-selling collectibles are Chuggington trains and sets. "It's something that can be expanded and passed on to the next generation," she explained.
— David Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., told TDmonthly in a February 2013 survey that Chuggington wooden railways were their best selling wooden toy. 8/22/2011 (Price: $119.99)

Knapford Station by BACHMANN TRAINS

Now boarding for Thomas & Friends™ fun! With three platforms, all of the HO scale Thomas & Friends engines can enjoy a full schedule of arrivals and departures. (Two or more kits can be combined to create larger station configurations.) This is the only expandable Knapford Station on the market.  Launch date: 2011. 4/29/2011 (Price: $121.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Large Scale James the Red Engine by BACHMANN TRAINS

Bachmann welcomes James the Red Engine to our Large Scale Thomas & Friends™ lineup. He features moving eyes and international-style hook and loop couplers. With his shiny scarlet coat and cheerful smile, James the Red Engine is ready for BIG railroading adventures. [Manufacturer’s note: This is the only electric Large Scale James the Red Engine on the market.] Launch date: 2011. 4/29/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Chuggington: Let's Ride The Rails by ANCHOR BAY ENTERTAINMENT

This new worldwide hit television series is about eager young engines Wilson, Brewster and Koko as they learn to become working trains in the land of Chuggington. In these six episodes, the trainees find fun and excitement as they get lost in a deserted town, handle an important responsibility in the safari park, and discover that the repair shed isn't such a scary place after all. There's plenty of action and laughs along the way with lessons about overcoming fear, responsibility and problem solving, all while discovering social-readiness values like friendship, teamwork, courtesy and more. As the trains practice their skills and complete daily tasks, they learn to ride the rails of life.
— Christine Osborne, co-owner of Wonder Works Toys in Charleston, S.C., said Chuggington was her best-selling licensed line of toys. "It's selling great without a display table set up," she told TDmonthly in late Spring 2011.
— As of 05/13/2011 this product had 4.6 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Engaging characters; teaches positive peer interaction; bright and interesting graphics. Cons: Some reviewers wished it had been longer; the theme song is almost too catchy. 1/6/2011 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

1830 by MAYFAIR GAMES INC.

It is the dawn of the "Age of Railroading" in America. You're a wealthy investor and speculator betting that the new technology will revolutionize transport. Commerce will no longer depend on rutted roads and slow canals. Instead, it will ride the rails on swift, powerful "Iron Horses." This railroad investment and building game covers the years 1830 to the present. You and your fellow players become the
stockholders of America's first railroad corporations. Since the largest shareholder becomes president, you compete for control of the strongest firms. As president, generate revenue by building track and buying and operating trains-regardless of shareholders' needs. Meanwhile, you pay heed to the volatile stock market. You strive to invest in flourishing companies in order to earn healthy dividends. You try to buy stock in corporations that are rising in value, collect strong, and sell before the stock values drop. For 3-6 players. Playing Time 180-240+ minutes. 12/23/2010 (Price: $70.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Tidmouth Sheds with Manually Operated Turntable by BACHMANN TRAINS

These 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][?]

McKinley Explorer Ready-to-RunTrain Set (HO Scale) by BACHMANN TRAINS

As it streaks across the Alaskan wilderness, the McKinley Explorer treats passengers to breathtaking views of the spectacular scenery and wildlife in special vista-dome cars. Bachmann’s version features models of the train's bi-level dome dining-lounge cars. This ready-to-run train set includes an EMD GP40 diesel locomotive with operating headlight, three full-dome passenger cars (the Knik, Kenai, and Kobuk), a 63" x 45" oval of snap-fit E-Z Track, a power pack/speed controller and an illustrated instruction manual. "Our set has the newest models of the passenger cars," Bachmann Trains Communications Manager Debra Schiff told TDmonthly. 9/9/2010 (Price: $180.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Percy and the Troublesome Trucks Large Scale Ready-to-Run Train Set by BACHMANN TRAINS

The Troublesome Trucks are needed for a hauling job and Percy is there to see the work gets done without the trucks causing too much mischief. This large scale ready-to-run electric train set comes complete with Percy the Small Engine (with moving eyes), Troublesome Truck #1, Troublesome Truck #2, a 5'4" x 4'3" oval of track, a power pack/speed controller, an illustrated instruction manual and DVD-format video instructions. 9/9/2010 (Price: $395.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]