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New EDGE BRANDS
Designed for kids ages 12 and up, Edge Brands’ Kore Trixter Pro Multi-Directional Scooter features a brake cable through the front pole that allows for 360-degree rotation. A reinforced steel peg beside the front wheel allows for tricks, and a switch lock folding mechanism allows kids to take their Trixter Pro anywhere. The Kore Double Edge Flexboard has a high-density deck with fiberglass rods that create a smooth ride, and quad wheels to improve stability. The Kore Black Mini BMX Bike is a stunt bike with a functional and compact design for kids ages 12 and up. With Narly Noggins Helmet Gear Accessories, kids can decorate their helmets with fun accessories including a shark fin, dragon wings, and a unicorn horn. There are 12 different Noggins for kids to collect.
TOMY
Kore Trixter Pro Multi-Directional Scooter
TOMY will introduce a new line of toys based on the movie Zootopia, set for release in theaters on March 4. The Police Station Playset features figures of Clawhauser and Safety Squirrel and a helicopter. Designed for kids ages 3 and up, the play set projects images on the Police Station computer screen and features electronic lights and sounds. Judy’s Police Cruiser is a vehicle based on Judy Hopps’ Police Cruiser in the film and includes Judy and Law-Breaking Mouse figures. The line also features a core figure line, with articulated collectible figures in twopacks, and a small plush line, featuring Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, Mr. Otterton, Finnick, Mr. Big, and Assistant Mayor Bellwether. TOMY will expand its Sonic Boom line with RC Sonic, which features a Sonic figure, a hoverboard, and a J-turn remote control, allowing kids to control Sonic’s tricks and spins. The Sonic v. Dr. Eggman is a set that features an articulated Sonic figure and his hoverboard, which doubles as a launcher. Sonic can battle the articulated Dr. Eggman figure and his vehicle. Kids can launch Sonic’s hoverboard into Dr. Eggman’s vehicle and watch it burst open. TOMY will also expand its Miles from Tomorrowland line with a focus on the series’ second season’s theme: Galatech. The Galactech Stellosphere is a play set that is three ships in one and features an XVR system, lights, sounds, and phrases from the show. The Galatech Exo-Flex Arm lights up and bends, making kids feel like they’ve blasted off straight into the series. The line will also feature Galactech Maximum Miles and Maximum Merc figures, and Galatech Basic Figures, which feature the entire Callisto family and Merc. TOMY’s Good Dinosaur line expands with Ultimate Arlo, a 13-inch Arlo figure that interacts with the 3-inch Spot figure. He can walk toward Spot, communicate with Spot when he’s on his back, and react when Spot bites his tail. The line also includes Motion Dinosaurs, which are stylized battery-operated dinosaurs that walk. TOMY will also help celebrate Pokémon’s 20th anniversary this year with 8-inch plush and 2-inch figures of favorite characters. Featured Pokémon toys include the Throw ‘n Pop Poké Ball, which pops open upon impact and includes a 2-inch Pikachu figure. The Pikachu Feature Plush moves its ears, makes cute sounds, and lights up when kids hug it. Zootopia Nick Wilde small plush
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