Volume 2, Number 11

Boy Scouts of America^® 100 Years of Scouting^TM Express Train Collectible by The Bradford Group

To celebrate the first 100 years of Scouting, The Bradford Group will introduce an illuminated, electric train featuring illustrations by Norman Rockwell. This classic HO-Scale collectible train set from Hawthorne Village, a division of The Bradford Group, includes precision detailing from the brass wheels of the train cars to the shining light from the locomotive's headlight.

This Boy Scouts of America^®100th Anniversary collector's train set depicts full color artwork of various Norman Rockwell illustrations on the passenger trains, plus parts of the Scout Oath.

The train set will be available in March 2010 but pre-orders will be accepted beginning in January of 2010. For ordering information, please go to bradfordexchange.com.

Kurt Adler Debuts New BSA^® Licensed Holiday Ornaments

Kurt Adler, Inc. will debut new holiday ornament designs to add to its existing BSA^® licensed product ornament collection. New ornament depictions include a hanging resin ornament winter camping theme to the "Season's Greetings" classic Scout.

Kurt Adler's line of BSA^® licensed ornaments and holiday decorations are available at a broad range of retailers from mass merchants to fine specialty shops. For more information on these items and where they can be purchased, please visit kurtadler.com.

Allied Products Introduces BSA^® 100th Anniversary Collectible Puzzles Featuring Illustrations by Joseph Csatari

Springbok^® Puzzles has created a collectible 500-piece puzzle featuring Joseph Csatari's "It's A Boys' Life" painting, to honor the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. This authentic Springbok^® jigsaw puzzle is approximately 18 inches by 24 inches when assembled.

Estimated retail price is $15.95 and will be available for purchase in the beginning of November at springbokpuzzles.com and in Hallmark Gold Crown stores in early December.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, Lladro has created a fine porcelain figurine entitled "Classic Scout". This collectible will be available beginning in December, 2009. Stay tuned for more information on where it can be purchased in the January Licensing Insider!

BSA is pleased to announce the following new licensees below. For a complete listing of BSA licensed suppliers, please go here.

Furniture and Home Furnishings

Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc., a manufacturer and importer in the gift and home décor industries. (Commercial Licensee)

Non-Retail

Inflatable Design Group, a marketing and promotions company of large inflatable children's toy activities. (Council Supplier Licensee)

Video Production

GET Entertainment, Inc., an entertainment production company of education and training DVD's. (Commercial Licensee)