I saw the movie piece and it looks p[retty nice. Juno did a really nice rendition herself, I will be looking forward to getting one of these. From a Toy Fair 2007 reviewer;
"Corgi also is previewing its extensive launch of product tied to The
Golden Compass, the first chapter in Philip Pullman's sophisticated
young-adult fantasy trilogy His Dark Materials. The much-awaited film
from New Line and Scholastic about 12-year-old Lyra Belacqua's
journey to the Northern Lights to rescue a kidnapped friend features shape-
shifting animal familiars, talking armored polar bears, and dozens of
intriguing characters, which will be represented in products for both
kids and adults, Allen says.
"This is a huge deal for us on a number of levels," he adds. "We're really, really excited about it--it has the most beautiful style guide I've ever seen." New products for kids in 2007 will include character action figures; a battle-bear figure set; a digital pet that incorporates the idea of animal familiars inside a toy compass; large talking plush, smaller bean-bag plush and inside-out "shape-shifting" animal plush; role-play costumes; a board game and collectible trading cards. For adults, expect high-end prop replicas of the spy flies used in the film and the alethiometer itself, the titular "compass,” as well as detailed character statues and die-casts that feature "stunning likenesses," Allen says.
