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VW issued sunglasses with frames in the shape of the New Beetle logo.  These were only distributed to select dealers, so they're quite rare.  I also have a blue pair to match Sweetie. Released by VW with the NB logo on the handle. This was a gift issued by VW in 1998.   A defect on the battery case, when the cars were just being released, caused a recall.  VW offered all kinds of freebies to calm the masses, including car washes and tanks of gas, while they repaired the cars.  Then Got a computer, got a New Beetle?  What's life with a NB-shaped mouse? For the New Beetle owner, the only thing missing in his/her life, are these lights in the shape of the car! Given out by dealers during the release of the special limited edition colours Reflex and Vapor in 2000.  These are trading cards with pictures and facts about the cars. This CD came in a metal case embossed with the New Beetle logo.  The CD contains a bunch of rock hits. This press kit was issued in Jan. 1998 when the New Beetle was released.  It was given out at the Detroit Auto Show.  The brochure has many pages of pictures and text about the car.  In the center is an actual Concept toy by Micro Machines. Here's a selection of children's books with the New Beetle Here's a selection of children's books with the New Beetle Here's a selection of children's books with the New Beetle This little watch (on the roof) came from England in late 2002.  Keeps great time, and it's quite a heavy piece. A couple NBs from Mikasa crystal, one a desk piece about 1:24 scale, the other a xmas tree ornament, about 1:43 scale. A couple NBs from Mikasa crystal, one a desk piece about 1:24 scale, the other a xmas tree ornament, about 1:43 scale. Nintendo came out with a video game featuring a New Beetle. Playset A few plush NBs.  The second one down was actually released by VW and came with a drawstring storage bag.  The police plush was made up for the museum shop of the Toronto Police force. A few plush NBs.  The second one down was actually released by VW and came with a drawstring storage bag.  The police plush was made up for the museum shop of the Toronto Police force. A few plush NBs.  The second one down was actually released by VW and came with a drawstring storage bag.  The police plush was made up for the museum shop of the Toronto Police force. New Beetle slippers.  Came out in around 2001 in about 3 colours. This video tape rewinder came out in 1999. From The Sharper Image Company is this New Beetle CD/Radio player!  Hidden behind the front bumper is the CD player mechanism.  The headlights and taillights are illuminated while the power is on.  Speakers are in the wheels.  This came out in 3 different New Beetle watch, underwear, and sunglasses... now all you need is a New Beetle lighter!  The flame comes out of the hole in the hood. Just out in 2004 is this NB-shaped lighter.  Works real smooth! New Beetle watch, underwear, and sunglasses... now all you need is a New Beetle lighter!  The flame comes out of the hole in the hood. This is the smallest New Beetle toy I have.  Thumbnail size, it came out in a set by Wiking. Tiny push-back NB Convertibles, fit onto a pencil eraser. This neat item came out late in 2003.  It's an umbrella with each panel being a different shot of the New Beetle.  Very large (golf) umbrella with a leather handle. Little push-back racing NBs.  About an inch and a half long. I made this up from a Matchbox Drive-In series.  This is what a New Beetle would look like at a drive-in theatre, or what you missed in Roswell in 2003! An official clock from the VW New Beetle Collection. A New Beetle keychain with headlights that light up, from 2003. These were found in a local educational toy store in 2002.  About 1:64 Scale. Found in a local dollar store in 2001.  Only found one, and have never seen another one since! What could be better than a New Beetle and chocolate except a  chocolate shaped like a New Beetle?!  Purchased from England in 2002. What is the world missing but a package of New Beetle-shaped Gummys!  These were given out at an auto show as a gift during the launch of the New Beetle Convertible in 2003. What is the world missing but a package of New Beetle-shaped Gummys!  These were given out at an auto show as a gift during the launch of the New Beetle Convertible in 2003.
Remote Controlled New Beetles:
This came out in 2002... a 4x4 New Beetle! I won this rare toy on ebay.  The toy was a prize in a Cracker Jack contest (see wrapper).  I remember seeing the cardboard display in a US Walmart in 2001.  The grand prize was a real New Beetle with baseball glove leather seats by Rawling! I won this rare toy on ebay.  The toy was a prize in a Cracker Jack contest (see wrapper).  I remember seeing the cardboard display in a US Walmart in 2001.  The grand prize was a real New Beetle with baseball glove leather seats by Rawling! This inexpensive toy was sold only in Canada in 2002. A remote police car New Beetle, also only sold in Canada in 2002. This is the same mold and size as the dealer-released RC car.  This sold in Costco stores in Canada in around 2000. Funny Racer This was released at Xmas 2002. New Bright 1:18 scale New Bright 1:12 scale. Released in Dec. 2002 in the US. Released by VW dealers in 1999, 1:12 scale. Thunder Runner This large 1:10 scale is by Tamiya.  The controller and battery pack was sold separately, but I never bought it. This very cool toy came out in 2001. Street Racer I think this came out in 2000 for the preschooler. The ultimate, a tractor-trailer unit loaded with New Beetles!  Measures over 2 feet long. Canned Heat by Tyco in 1:24 scale. These are BIG!  They came out in 2001 and are 1:6 scale, the largest (so far).  Hood and trunk opens, and the interior is pretty nicely detailed.  Makes engine sounds, alarm sounds, and lights come on when car is driven. Digi-Q from Japan.  This is the smallest RC so far. I found this is a local variety store, but haven't found them again.  It's similar to the Rescue RC, but much larger. These came out in 2003 from China... small remote control NBs.  One set has an extra NB body and headlights that work. These came out in 2003 from China... small remote control NBs.  One set has an extra NB body and headlights that work. New Bright Black sportier version of the Red one. Nicely detailed NBC. Kids Connection by Walmart, with engine and alarm sounds and lights. Barbie-style NBC. New Bright Racing NB on raised 4x4 chassis.
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New Beetle ashtray New Beetle ashtray New Beetle projection alarm clock/FM radio New Beetle cellphone strap New Beetle voice recorder New Beetle rubber stamp Monopoly playing piece Picture holder NBC cellphone strap NB cellphone cover NB cellphone stand Chocolate Easter NBC City Car NBC picture holder Matchbox Holiday Classic collection Milka keychain Keychain New Beetle lighter; flame comes out of hood New Beetle lighter/keychain; flame comes out of bumper Found at a VW show July 2017.  Rare
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