After a mysterious explosion in the high school science lab, 16 ordinary bugs were transformed into something more: Smarter, stronger, faster---they became Power Buggz. Power Buggz turns standard vehicle play into a character-based competition between well-developed personalities battling with their unique speed features. Ripcords, pullbacks, crawlers and a competition Stunt Battle play set make up the initial product line. Figures include a Battle Card with bio, stats and multiple game play options to get things going.

With a character line-up that includes varieties such as “Blue Cheese Charlie,” “Butt Breath Bob,” and “Sweat Sox Sammy,” Stink Blasters by Spin Master are the latest stench in collectible figures. When kids squeeze the head of one of these 24 characters, a brilliantly tasteless odor is released, one which corresponds with the name of each figure. The character designs and expressions are wacky, creative and oddly likeable. Included in each package is a trading card and “Stink Sticker.” Although Stink Blasters may just be the smelliest toy around, they are an otherwise non-offensive way for kids to entertain themselves.
— Collector’s Paradise in Fairfield, N.J. does a brisk business with these little stinkers.
— Tom, a salesperson for Funstore.com, reported the figures are doing well, and believes that they will be great stocking stuffers for Christmas.
— Douglas of Hobbygames Limited, of West Sussex, U.K., ichatted that they are finding the Stink Blasters to sell extremely well, especially to boys between the ages of 7 and 10.