The Toy Book’s 2023 Licensing & Entertainment Issue hit the streets this summer with a host of new product previews that retailers and other members of the trade should have on their radar.
Our Automotive-inspired Showcase put the spotlight on 15 new licensed products inspired by car culture, motorsports, and high-speed fun for kids, families, and collectors.
Check out a digital version of this curated showcase below and click here to read the full issue.
LEGO TECHNIC PEUGEOT 9X8 24H LE MANS HYBRID HYPERCAR
This 1,775-piece construction set celebrates 100 years of racing at Le Mans. Race fans can build a 1:10-scale replica of the Peugeot vehicle with glow-in-the-dark accents, a hybrid V6 piston engine, opening doors, and a working suspension.
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MONSTER JAM MYSTERY MUDDERS
Dunk the 1:64-scale Monster Jam trucks in water to remove the mud and reveal the mystery graphics of fan-favorite Monster Jam trucks. With official BKT tires and authentic chassis, these monster trucks embody the style and swagger of their real-life counterparts.
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THE FAST & THE FURIOUS DELUXE ARCADE GAME
Families can experience the excitement of street racing at home with this officially licensed arcade cabinet. It includes two games, The Fast & The Furious and The Fast & The Furious: Tokyo Drift, and features a racing steering wheel with rumble effects, a four-speed gear shifter, a lighted marquee, and a faux coin door. Players…
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POWER WHEELS JEEP WRANGLER 4XE
Styled to look just like a real Jeep Wrangler 4xe hybrid, this tough-looking vehicle will take kids on driving adventures that include realistic driving sound effects and a cool working light bar. This battery-powered toy drives in two speeds (forward and reverse) for flexible play on both hard surfaces and grass.
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BIGFOOT 4X4 ENGINE PLAY SET
Little gearheads can pretend to work on BIGFOOT, the original monster truck, with this 61-piece mechanic’s playset. It features working LED headlights, realistic sounds, and a clickable remote starter key fob. Kids can use the included four-way tool with a screwdriver and a socket wrench to take apart the engine and then rebuild it. It…
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ADVENTURE FORCE NASCAR 1:24 SCALE R/C RACE SET
Kids can bring the action of NASCAR home with this set of R/C racers. With 2.4 GHz technology, up to six cars can run at once. A press of the Turbo Boost button will give each car a shot of extra speed to power to the finish line. The set includes two cars and two…
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MATCHBOX 70TH ANNIVERSARY SERIES FEATURING MOVING PARTS
Kids can collect five limited-edition vehicles with moving parts that Mattel chose to represent the best of the Matchbox brand over the past 70 years. The collector-friendly packaging features the iconic Matchbox orange color scheme and is decorated with 70th-anniversary livery graphics.
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DIGITAL 132 PEAK PERFORMANCE SLOT RACING SET
This Digital 132 Slot Car Racing Set comes with everything that kids need to start racing. It has speed controllers and two cars: the Chevrolet Corvette C8.R No. 3 and the Porsche 935 GT2 No. 11. With more than 27 feet of track included, kids can assemble the race course in several different layouts. Kids…
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POP! NASCAR COLLECTION
Kids and collectors can bring famous drivers home with a trio of new Pop! NASCAR figures. The range includes 4-inch figures of Bill Elliott holding a “World’s Fastest Race Car” sign and Jeff Gordon holding a mini stock car. The Super Deluxe Pop! Ride Dale Earnhardt with Car is approximately 4.95-inches tall.
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HOONIGAN R/C VEHICLES
Flybar teamed up with Hoonigan, a brand focused on aggressive driving and the wild side of car culture to make 1:8-, 1:16-, and 1:32-scale R/C vehicles. The 1:32-scale Hoonitron (pictured) is a modified version of the Audi e-tron and is inspired by a video that racked up more than 8.2 million views in just six…
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1:64 VINTAGE AD CARS SERIES 9
This assortment of die-cast vehicles pays homage to the vintage magazine ads that were designed to attract new car buyers to their local dealerships. There are six vehicles to collect in series nine, including the 1949 Mercury Eight Convertible, 1967 Shelby GT500, 1987 Ford F-150 truck (pictured), and more, each sold separately.
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FAST & FURIOUS SCALE MODEL CAR COLLECTION
This subscription-based series includes 1:43-scale model cars paired with magazines that provide insight into each vehicle and the film in which it appears. Created under license from Universal Products & Experiences, this new collection comes on the heels of the latest film in the Fast & Furious franchise, Fast X.
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PINK SLIPS
The Pink Slips die-cast collection includes an array of highly detailed vehicles in a range of sizes and finishes, including candy, iridescent, and gradients. Designed to represent automotive art, the vehicles include special features such as opening doors, hoods, and trunks. Vehicles in the collection are officially licensed by top automakers, including Dodge, Land Rover,…
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MONSTER TREADS ALL TERRAIN TRACTOR
This officially licensed John Deere tractor features monster- truck styling, ginormous tires, and a “living hinge” that kids can use to steer using the front of its cab.
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JOHNNY LIGHTNING POP CULTURE COLLECTION 2023 RELEASE 3
This assortment of six, 1:64-scale licensed vehicles is inspired by vehicles from motorsports, TV and film, car culture, and automotive brands.
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Have an officially licensed, automotive-inspired toy or game that the industry should know about? The Toy Book is always looking to feature excellent die-cast vehicles, R/C vehicles, games, and other products in our curated showcases in print and online. Drop me a line to let me know about your newest products!
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