POP JUNIOR: TOY FAIR NEW YORK 2019
PLAYMATES TOYS Playmates Toys, master toy licensee for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, expands its product line inspired by Nickelodeon’s Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,, which premiered last September. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Babble Heads are talking, interactive turtle brothers that are ready to battle. They feature head, eye, and mouth movements; interactive strike sensors; and battle-motion sensors in their shoulders, arms, and hands. Each turtle features a clip so fans can take it on the go. Choose from Loud Mouth Leo or Motor Mouth Mikey, both available this fall. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Action Figure Assortment expands this year with fully articulated and uniquely sculpted figures in heights ranging from 3.25 to 5 inches. The turtles are available in Battle Shell, Wrestling, and Oozesquito varieties, along with villains such as Mystic Monk, Party Animal, Bumbling Bull, and more. Additional figures include the Deluxe Ninja Spin Attack Figures,, which stand from 5.25 to 5.75 inches tall and feature spin and ninja kick actions; and Giant Battle Shell Figures, which stand between 10.25 and 11 inches tall and feature full articulation and a back shell storage compartment for battle weapons. TMNT Giant Battle Shell Figures, Donatello (left) and Leonardo (right).
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BASIC FUN! Basic Fun! will release multiple figures based on the animated series Robozuna. The Robozuna Battle Build Multi-Pack features four figures, each with twisting battle action. The Battle Build figures are also available as single packs with 24 different figures to collect and battle. Each figure comes with an Arena Block display stand, which kids can connect to create the Robozuna Battle Arena. The Robozuna Combatabot Battle Action Figures are available in single or dual packs. Kids can press levers on the back of the figures’ legs to trigger battle actions. The first wave features six figures for kids to collect. The Robozuna Deluxe Figures each stand approximately 5.5 inches tall and feature multiple points of articulation and lights and sounds from the show. The Robozuna Mega Mangle figure is also fully articulated and stands more than 12 inches tall. It features light-up eyes and two modes—friendly or battle—with three different sound phrases in each mode. It also includes an interchangeable arm with a special battle action feature. The Robozuna Transporter Vehicle is battle-ready and can transport Robozuna figures. The two-in-one vehicle goes from Transporter to storage case to hold up to eight Robozuna figures. Basic Fun! will also add Harry Potter and Captain Marvel to its line of Mash’Ems squishable toys hidden in blind capsules. Fans ages 4 and up can collect six unique characters from Harry Potter, including Harry Potter and Dumbledore; or four characters from Captain Marvel, including Captain Marvel and Talos. The new collectibles will be available this spring.
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