Small Soldiers is DreamWorks' computer-animated film for summer release that features toy soldiers inadvertently implanted with computer chips. Eight new science/nature products are being produced including live insect habitats and adventure toys. A line of unique learning toy based on A Bug's Life is also coming from Uncle Milton Industries, Inc. Also in the Bug's Life line are the micro playsets (MSRP $9.99) featuring three scenes from the movie and Micro Figure Packs (MSRP $3.99) with bug-sized figurines. Mattel unveiled a deluxe Flik that comes to life with sound and motion (MSRP $19.99) and the large playset where children can play out the movie's final battle scene (MSRP $31.99). Developed with Pixar Animation Studios ( Toy Story) this animated feature follows a misfit young ant named Flik as he tries to save his colony from a gang of grasshoppers. (MSRP $20.99).Īlso from Disney will be A Bug's Life scheduled for holiday release.

Apply warm water to Mulan's face and it will miraculously transform her into a Chinese princess complete with white face, red lips and a hint of eye shadow. A unique Mulan doll will be the Matchmaker Magic. Mulan is expected in theaters this July and in April, Mattel will be releasing a line of toys including the 11-1/2'' Mulan doll attired in Chinese dress (MSRP $10.99) and the Secret Hero Mulan doll (MSRP $15.99), who will come dressed in a village outfit that when removed reveals her military fatigues.

Camelot will be available on shelves in April.Īlso in 1998 look for Disney's feature Mulan, the story of a Chinese girl who dons a boy's clothing in order to join the army, saving her elderly father from having to serve. Plush toys include the talking Devon and Cornwall (MSRP $19.99), the mismatched two-headed dragon that recites some of the films more memorable dialogue. Toys from Hasbro to support this film include: the Dream Seeker Kayley, dressed in a tunic and carrying her father's shield (MSRP $15.99), and Kayley's love interest, Brave Knight Garrett (MSRP $15.99) who, dressed in ceremonial garb, is ready to aid his lady in her quest to save Camelot. It tells the story of a strong-willed teenager, Kayley, who lived in England over 1,000 years ago. first full-length animate feature film, scheduled for release July 1, 1998.

Here is a rundown of some of the toon-related merchandise coming consumers' way this year. Over 40,000 attendees stopped by the Big Apple to get a peak at approximately 5,000 new toys. At this year's Toy Fair, companies offered more products based on animated properties than South Park's Kenny has lives.

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