Gallery: Old-School Cool: Charming Toy Cars Made of Nothin' But Wood

  • The jewel of Candylab's lineup is the Woodie which you'll want to pair with the Camper. They cost 59 as a package with a...
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    The jewel of Candylab's lineup is the Woodie, which you'll want to pair with the Camper. They cost $59 as a package with a couple of surfboards.
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    towtruck

    Towie does its thing with a rubber band, which hooks up to a pin on the underside of the new cars...
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    Like this.
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    The Candycab is the cheapest car in the new lineup, and you can get it for a $24 bid (plus fare and bridge tolls).
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    blu-74

    There's a new muscle car in the lineup, and it's the Blu-74. You can get it by itself for $25 or with the tow truck for $39.
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    surfboards

    If cars aren't your thing, you can get a pack of three surfboards/fridge magnets for $9.
  • All together the new cars are included in a 139 Roadside package. They're slated to ship in September and October.
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    All together, the new cars are included in a $139 "Roadside" package. They're slated to ship in September and October.
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