The result, of course, has been a flood of toys based on everything from comic books to Westerns.

There have been a number of toys based on the Mare's Leg, from small cap guns to larger detailed toys complete with a holster.

Mattel holds the master license for toys based on any DC series in any medium.

A collection of soft toys based on the characters from the phenomenally popular Moshi Monster online game have also proved a surprise hit.

Lio Convoy appeared in this Japanese exclusive series with a new deluxe sized toy closely based on his original form.

Bandai, which specializes in toys based on cartoon characters, badly needs this hit.

Heaven & Earth is an integrated triad of toy, puzzle, and game all based on a single fantasy legend.

McDonald's had produced a line of toys based on the second film.

Jackson launched Michael's Pets, a range of soft toys based upon the animals the singer owned, in November 1986.

Burger King scored a hit with toys based on the "Shrek" film from DreamWorks.