Sweet Suite 2015: TOMY's Pokemon, Miles from Tomorrowland, Sonic Boom and More

We've still got a few new bits to show you from Sweet Suite 2015, so let's get into it! TOMY is a company we've only been playing closer attentions to...ohh...about the time they picked up the Pokemon license. From there, they grabbed Sonic and the rest is history. This year they've added Inside Out and Miles From Tomorrowland to their toy lineup, so there's lots for parents and fans alike to take notice of. TOMY's quality across the board is generally very high, so no bootleg looking plush being made here! All eyes will be looking in the same direction and limbs, while smaller on the big head plush, will not look like flippers. Standards. Let's check out the few items shown at Sweet Suite, some which were not shown at Toy Fair 2014, and some you'll notice they've moved from concept on into completion!

The Imaginext DC Super Friends Hall of Justice

I'd heard rumors. While hunting down the Imaginext DC Super Friends Hall of DOOM and coming up short as the mythical creature seemed to only exist online and not on any shelf of any store anywhere, I expressed my frustrations to PR reps for Mattel who agreed I should get one to play with (which we did..and that should always be the answer to my frustrations) and then remarked "And the Hall of Justice is pretty awesome too!!" Wait...Hall of Justice? Upon returning home, I immediately took to the internet and found nothing....until 2 days ago!! Not only did we find awesome new pictures of the Imaginext Hall of Justice, but apparently, THERE ARE CARTOONS TO GO WITH THE WHOLE SERIES!! Prepare to waste your day in the best possible way...

Sweet Suite 2015: What The Hell Is a Shopkin?

You hear whispers in the dark. Hordes of mothers laying in wait for toy stores to open in the early morning hours. As the doors slide open, they rush forward, demanding little figures of inanimate objects and food items all given mock-life with eyes and mouths. Why they lust after these tiny objects, I may never know. I was first introduced to the lifeforms known as Shopkins from a friend who announced she had acquired a tiny plastic roll of toilet paper. She remarked "He seemed content". I had to agree. Now at Sweet Suite 2015, I came face to face with an army of the tiny creatures. Condiments sneered. Snack foods gave me the side-eye. An adorable little onion seemed concerned. I suspected the nearby shoes were bullying her. My Moose Toys reps assured me the Shopkins were all free-range and living happy, full lives. I had to take them at their word. They gave me a pack and sent me on my way with info on their newest products, including more Shopkins to lust after. I have not opened my Shopkins...it seems...too dangerous. Can't risk it. Here's the info though...

Sweet Suite 2015: The Nintendo Stars of Skylanders Superchargers

Amid the brand new toys found at every station at Sweet Suite 2015 was a veritable oasis of large flat screens where Skylanders danced...and blasted each other to kingdom come. Skylanders Superchargers, in the spirit of the future where the world is 100% inclusive and not racist against little italian plumbers, barrel flinging gorillas and Gamora-esque lizards with anger issues, has opened their doors to the wayward orphans of Nintendo, providing a new home for those downtrodden, scruffy underdogs. HOW CHARITABLE OF THEM!! Like any good nation protecting their borders, the Skylanders nation is only letting two Nitendonians into their new game. We'll see how it goes. Maybe some people will like it? We'll take a look at the new Superchargers game figures while we recap the finer points of the game for the n00bs.

Sweet Suite 2015: Hasbro's My Little Pony, Transformers & More

Back into Sweet Suite 2015 where we swam through a sea of Fall's greatest toy offerings. Hasbro was on hand, giving us a closer look at those awesome My Little Pony figure and environment sets, a giant Bumblebee Transformer (that actually transforms) from Robots in Disguise and some of the more kid friendly dolls and plastic beasties they don't take to San Diego Comic-Con. Let's take a look at all the new toys...

Sweet Suite 2015: LEGO MANIA- Scooby Doo, Minecraft, Star Wars & More

Back into Sweet Suite 2015 coverage with our buddies at LEGO who hid some new bits in between the items that you can find in stores now. Not having an encyclopedic knowledge of LEGO, I just shot it all..which is generally my default anyway. When I don't shoot like that, I wind up passing over things that turn out to be brand new and then I beat myself up over it for the next two months. YAY OVERLY WORKED GUILT! I think we gave LEGO a fair showing this time around, so jump in below and check out everything that was on display, minus the Minifigures Series 14, which we already showed you in-depth.

On tap were the City Spaceport, some Star Wars bits, a set from Elves, a second look at the as-yet unreleasesed Scooby Doo Mystery Machine set, a new Minecraft set, a Bionicle piece, some Ninjago and a handful of things that I was 98% sure are out already. Check it...

Sweet Suite 2015: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Fall Lineup

At Toy Fair 2015, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toy fans saw more than a couple of brand new action figures listed as "coming sooooon". Further teasing has come via new packaging art showing the likes of Napoleon Bonafrog, the Dream Beavers and more among the legions of characters featured on the back. Now Sweet Suite 2015 gives us a first hand look at some new products due out this Fall from Playmates Toys! This is going to be like Toy Fair part 2..so brace yourselves...

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES: 
FALL 2015 RELEASES

Sweet Suite 2015: Build-A-Bear Takes on Star Wars, Minions & More

When is the last time you went to Build-A-Bear Workshop at your nearest mall? For me, it was when I was dating this awesome girl who's birthday was coming up. We made a monkey and put him in a pinstripe suit with matching top hat and cane..and called him Benny. If you get the reference, I love you. Since then, BAB has been adding many licensed characters to its adorbale plush lineup. A quick run through their website and I found Toothless from How To Train Your Dragon, all 4 of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a small herd of My Little Ponies and even Frosty the Snowman from the old holiday cartoon. At Sweet Suite, we got a glimpse of their latest additions...

STAR WARS!! Chewbacca and Darth Vader kick off Build-A-Bear's customizable plush offerings from a galaxy far, far away (cuz the mall is never close). Both include a sound chip for effects from each character and Vader comes with his Lightsaber that lights up. Light up plush confuses me...and I don't know why. These new squeezables will be available this week, so be on the lookout.

Sweet Suite 2015: LEGO Minifigures Get CREEPY for Halloween

Suite Sweet is quickly becoming one of my favorite events of the year! The upside; an ocean of toy companies on hand, most of which with product that can be found at retail, all with toys they are happy to demo for you. Though finding items among their displays that are NEW can be challenging, the all press atmosphere keeps everyone cheerful, even with a long day ahead. The downside; every 4th display is on a stand waaaay down on the floor...and I ain't gettin any younger. If you listen closely, you can hear my bones creaking today from all the bending and squatting to get you the toy pictures you DEMAND. And I do it...out of love. DON'T SPURN MY LOVES!! One thing I am absolutely sure of, all my friends are about to go insane over LEGO's all HALLOWEEN monster themed Minifigure wave...