TDmonthly's ToyFair 2006 Preview--Trading Cards Product Category

Xeko Mission: China by MATTER GROUP LLC

The animal trading card game stimulates kids’ interest in math, science and nature. Players use cards to match wits against opponents, casting actual animal species as the heroes and basing game play on fragile ecosystem relationships. The starter-set game includes 130 cards, an oversized game mat, a rule book and play guides, all packaged in a heavy-duty storage box decorated with imagery reflective of ancient Chinese culture. This product received a 2008 iParenting Media Award. Launch date: July 2008. 12/11/2007 (Price: $24.99)

Bella Sara Holiday by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

Bella Sara Collector Tin. Includes 1 embossed Collector Tin, 5 Card Packs total: 1 from each of the 4 card sets to date (First Series, Second Series, Northern Lights and Ancient Lights), plus 1 bonus Second Series pack, and 1 bonus “shiny” foil card. ( Watch Video) 10/10/2007

Bella Sara Ancient Lights by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

The strong, beautiful horses of Bella Sara™ Ancient Lights have traveled through history to bring their wisdom to you. New horses, including Nike, Venus, Juno and Athena, join Bella, Jewel and Fiona to encourage imagination and positive traits such as courage and kindness. Rich myths from Greece and Rome, told and retold for centuries, bring life to these legendary new additions to your stable. 10/10/2007

Bella Sara Northern Lights by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

The horses of Bella Sara Northern Lights — born of Nordic and Celtic myths — roamed the land, inspiring hearts and minds. Each of the five collectable trading cards in this pack comes with a code that allows girls to log on to the Bella Sara website and interact with virtual versions of their horse friends. “Bella Sara cards…encourage imagination and reinforce positive self-image through sayings such as ‘Beauty comes from within,’” Hidden City Games Sales and Marketing Coordinator Keith R. Luttschwager told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007. 10/10/2007 (Price: $1.99)

Pokémon Trading Card Game: Diamond & Pearl – Mysterious Treasures by POKEMON USA

With these new Diamond & Pearl Pokémon cards, players will discover new game-play options such as Pokémon with Berries, new Fossils and a parallel set with holographic images. The collection is compatible with previous releases, includes more than 120 new cards and features two theme decks, “Armor Fortress” and “Skull Charge.” Each booster pack includes 10 randomly inserted game cards. 9/7/2007

Buffy the Vampire Slayer 10th Anniversary Premium Trading Cards by INKWORKS

A new 90-card premium base set from Inkworks includes images from the “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series that have never before appeared on trading cards. The product also includes randomly inserted Pieceworks costume cards, a special Propworks card that includes a slice of the stake used on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and much more. Cards are available in packs of eight, as shown. “This set gives collectors the opportunity to own pieces of costumes and a stake from the show as well as cards that offer exclusive insights into the series from creator Joss Whedon,” Any Modlin of Inkworks PR told TDmonthly. 8/16/2007 (Price: $3.49)

Webkinz Trading Cards by GANZ

Kids can collect, trade and play awesome games with these cards. The first series of Webkinz Trading Cards includes 80 base-set cards featuring favorite Webkinz pets, characters, items and recipes to collect and enjoy. Kids can also collect three exciting subsets of cards: Challenge Cards, Curio Shop Curiosities and Webkinz Doodlez. Each set comes with 10 packs of cards and six cards per pack. Other amounts and booster packs are also available.
— When asked about the current hot-seller in her store, Kate Tanner, owner of Kidstop Toys & Books in Scottsdale, Ariz., said, "Webkinz of all kinds —from the Googles and Chihuahua to the trading card games and booster packs."
— “I would probably have to say any Webkinz by Ganz accessories,” Bill DeFusco, owner of Toyz Toy Store in Chesire, Conn., told TDmonthly, when asked about what he predicted would be his store’s most popular stocking stuffer. “Whatever accessories for Webkinz can be found—lip glosses, body spritz, trading cards.”
—Eleven of 58 retailers who spoke with TDmonthly cited Webkinz accessories as highly popular stocking-stuffer items. 7/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Bella Sara 2nd Series – 36 Card Packs by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

These cards allow girls to collect their favorite Bella Sara horses, play fun card games with their friends, and read each horse’s special message. The series includes “wise warriors,” swimming, flying and fantasy horses. It also features rare, extra-special foil horse cards. Girls can even visit the Bella Sara website to care for and play with their horses online. 7/19/2007

Bella Sara 2nd Series by HIDDEN CITY ENTERTAINMENT

The Bella Sara Second Series features new swimming, flying and fantasy horses. Bella Sara Second Series is a unique new trading card game and online environment for girls that features uplifting messages, such as “Beauty Comes From Within.” Each blister-packed card pack contains five random horse and/or energy cards and one random activity card; the Bella Sara Second Series set contains 130 cards total. The corresponding Bella Sara website enables girls to nurture their virtual horses, play games and explore a magical online world. This product is a Spring 2007 Dr. Toy Best Product Award winner and a 2007 iParenting Media Excellent Product Award winner. Launch date: March 2007.
— “Bella Sara’s positive messages make it a rare product that is uplifting for girls and one that parents can feel comfortable introducing to their daughters,” Andre Lawless, director of marketing for Hidden City Games, told TDmonthly. 1/4/2007

LOST™: Revelations by INKWORKS

LOST fans - the wait is over. LOST: Revelations is now available. Trying to catch up on all the clues and characters from the first two seasons of LOST? Here's your chance to review the series or see if you missed anything. All captured in the new trading card release LOST: REVELATIONS. 9/12/2006

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Memories by INKWORKS

The most memorable Buffy moments – in one unbelievable collection for the first time! This beautiful 90-card set (previously announced as an 81-card base set!) depicts the scariest, the most passionate and the very sorrowful memories of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, spanning all seven seasons and including all your favorite characters! 9/12/2006

Wayne Rooney DVD Card by SERIOUS USA INC.

Rooney is a first team striker for Man Utd., who has arguably become the club’s most important player. This officially licensed card is packed with interactive video, photos, trivia and strategy games, and it is one of 10 available from the Manchester United 2006 collection. DVD Cardz are PS2, Xbox and DVD player compatible. New features allow users to create a competitive Fantasy Premier League, adding players by purchasing cards. The cards make handy resources for young European and Asian soccer fans who routinely bet on matches. So far, these interactive cards have been highly successful: The product is the number one seller for under-$20 items at Man Utd.’s official store. Serious just signed on for two more years with the license and has begun working with other Premier clubs to produce interactive cards for their teams. 7/31/2006

Panini's Naruto: Ninja Ranks by INKWORKS

Each pack of Naruto: Ninja Ranks cards contains nine premium trading cards. This Panini premium trading card series offers anime fans in-depth information about Naruto and all their favorite characters as seen on the popular television series. The base set for the premiere collection is 72 cards. In addition, fans will have the opportunity to find several levels of randomly inserted bonus cards including Ninja Warriors, Ninja Sensei, and Super Deformed cards. Collect all four different wrappers.  The cards are exclusively distributed in the United States by Inkworks. 7/31/2006

Red Sox Team Set by C & I COLLECTIBLES

This specially packaged assortment of baseball cards includes 14 players from the 2006 Red Sox line up. Now fans can collect all players from their favorite team without having to sort through numerous packs of baseball cards. 7/31/2006 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Yankees Team Set by C & I COLLECTIBLES

This specially packaged assortment of baseball cards includes 14 players from the 2006 Yankees line up. Each card includes player information on the back. 7/31/2006 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

U Go Grl Mood Enhancing Air Fresheners by LOCASMARTS

These mood-enhancing air fresheners come in six scents: Energizing Lemon, Refreshing Citrus, Uplifting Pine, Cheerful Strawberry, Calming Lavender and Soothing Vanilla. These vibrant, high-quality air fresheners appeal to everyone, especially the young female customer looking for a stylish way to freshen up her car, room, closet or gym locker. “We’ve realized that in our position we’ve got to be more creative,” said president Shirley S. James, of the departure from trading cards. Going forward, she sees her company as a lifestyle brand, with hopes to expand into jewelry, clothing and stationery. 7/31/2006

Charmed: Destiny Premium Trading Cards by INKWORKS

These trading cards capture different memorable moments from the television series, "Charmed." The 72-card base set comes with randomly inserted spell-binding levels of bonus cards that include: one autograph card per box, one pieceworks card per box, nine cards that make up one "Unforgettable" foil puzzle (inserted in 1:11 packs), six "Bad Karma" foil-stamped cards (inserted in 1:17 packs), three different "The Power of Three" box loader cards (one per display box) and a special farewell card signed by Brad Kern, executive producer of "Charmed" (one per case). 7/28/2006 (Price: $2.49)

Inuyasha Trading Card Game Shimei Edition by SCORE ENTERTAINMENT

Players, collectors and fans continue the quest to find Naraku and the remaining Shikon jewel shards in the latest Inuyasha TCG release, Shimei. This 119-card base set includes two new Hidden Rares, an exclusive subset and the opportunity to find more unique 1-of-1 Rumiko Takahashi autograph cards! 6/1/2006 (Price: $2.99)

Family Guy: Season Two Trading Cards by INKWORKS

Each pack contains eight cards with 24 packs in each sealed display box. The cards reflect funny scenes from the Family Guy series, season two. The show was so popular that in 2004 Fox ordered the previously canceled show back on air after recognizing the extraordinary fan support for the series. 5/22/2006 (Price: $3.49)

Inuyasha Trading Card Game Feudal Warfare Decks by SCORE ENTERTAINMENT

Feudal Warfare Decks provide two strong decks for instant play right out of the box. Beginners get turbocharged decks for fun and advanced players get the cards they need for competition. 4/25/2006 (Price: $12.99)

Veronica Mars Season One trading cards by INKWORKS

Fans of Warner Brothers Television’s Veronica Mars can now unlock the secrets of the hit show with episodic summaries, character profiles, and more in an all-new 72-card trading card release. 3/30/2006 (Price: $2.99)

Axis & Allies Miniatures Set II by WIZARDS OF THE COAST

This exciting 45-figure expansion for the Axis & Allies Miniatures skirmish game introduces three new unit types (snipers, paratroopers and cavalry) as well as troops from China, Poland and Romania. Each booster pack contains nine fully randomized miniatures for use in the Axis & Allies Minis game system. 3/14/2006 (Price: $14.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

GrossOut Trading Cards by UPPER DECK ENTERTAINMENT

What do vomit, spit, gas and snot have in common? They make everyone gross-out! A collection of quirky gross facts that will have you in stitches and impress your friends! Card categories include: Gas, Gross Anatomy, Animals, Bugs and Insects, Mouth and Nose, Gross Rituals, Gross Health, Freaks and Weirdos and Totally Gross Facts!

Each pack includes 6 GrossOut cards, plus 1 Power Card. Cards are divided into commons and rares. Each card features a Gross Fact, a “Did You Know” card, as well as Gross-O-Meter rating. There are 80 common cards to collect. 1/27/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Avatar: The Last Airbender Trading Card Game by UPPER DECK ENTERTAINMENT

Nickelodeon’s latest hit animated series, “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” makes its trading card game debut with Upper Deck Entertainment (UDE) new trading card game (TCG) based on the cartoon series. The Avatar Trading Card Game will be the first collectible card game to use UDE’s new QuickStrike game engine, which features lightning-fast one-on-one card combat moves, and will be compatible with future releases on the QuickStrike system.

Combining the amazing world of Waterbenders, Earthbenders, Firebenders, and Airbenders, the Avatar Trading Card Game centers on the adventures of Aang – a reluctant hero who must lead the fight against the evil Fire Nation to restore balance in his war-torn world. Avatar fans can execute all the signature bending moves of Aang and the entire cast with UDE’s new foil Zenemental cards, and slide-open Chamber Cards, which allows players to reveal hidden moves, and simulate all the action seen on the hit television series.

The launch of the Avatar Trading Card Game will include Master of Elements Starter Sets, which features two 30-card decks, two Chamber Cards, one rulebook, and two game mats, packaged in the new UDECK plastic storage case. UDE will also release Master of Elements Booster Packs, which includes nine cards and one Chamber Card per pack. 1/27/2006 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

2005 Upper Deck MLB First Pitch Baseball Retail Trading Cards by UPPER DECK ENTERTAINMENT

Be sure to add Upper Deck’s 2005 MLB First Pitch Baseball to your trading card collection. The assortment includes 210 regular cards, 50 ‘’Star Rookies’’, 30 ‘’Team Leaders’’ and 100 ‘’Pennant Race’’ cards. Two special subsets - ‘’Star Rookies’’ (20 cards, 1:4 packs) and ‘’Opening Day Duos’’ featuring pitcher and catcher tandems (10 cards, 1:36 packs) - round out the collection. In addition, ‘’Signature Stars’’ autographed cards (1:720) and ‘’1st Pitch’’ fabric cards (1:180) provide the chase elements. Each retail box includes 36 packs, five cards per pack. Go for the First Pitch today! 1/10/2006 (Price: $35.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]