Sky Dancers

Sky Dancers

Sky Dancers was the name of a line of toys that were popular in the mid-1990s. The toys were constructed of a pull-string base and a doll with foam wings. When the doll was inserted into the base and the string pulled, the doll would launch as a projectile, spinning its wings like a propeller as it flew. Five characters were created: Jade, Camille, Breeze, Angelica, and Slam.

The toys were launched during the 1994 Christmas and holiday season and were an instant hit. While its foam wings provided a limited amount of safety, nonetheless, there were over 100 injuries reported. Galoob, the manufacturer of the toys, recalled them permanently in June 2000 after less than six years on the market. The toys are no longer available.

The series spawned an animated television spinoff in 1996. The five characters were said to be students at the High Hopes Dance Academy under the widowed Queen Skyla. Queen Skyla and her students defended her kingdom from Skyla's jealous brother-in-law Sky Clone, who sought revenge for his brother Skyler (Skyla's husband) being selected as king over him. Sky Clone had successfully killed Skyler but was unable to gain control of the Sky Swirl Stone that gave the Sky Dancers their powers. The series ended after one season once E/I regulations took effect.

Characters

References

* [http://www.skydancersintl.com - Skydancers™ a commonly searched term for 20 FT tall Whacky waving inflatables, dancing stick figure often seen in front of stores for attention ]
* [http://www.tubesintheair.com - Skydancers™ online catalog Skydancers have been around since 1996. Seen in Music videos, tv shows & special events world wide. Such as World Cup, Super Bowl, Miss America, The Grammy awards and more.

* [http://radaronline.com/features/2006/12/sky_dancers.php Sky Dancers in Radar.Com's 10 most dangerous toys]
* [http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml00/00134.html CPSC, Galoob Toys Inc. Announce Recall of Sky Dancers Flying Dolls]


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