Toys, of course, are going to be a big part of the 50th Anniversary product rollout, with several different toy companies bringing out a variety of cool collectible toys for Beetle fans of all ages.

Equity Marketing will be releasing a Beetle Bailey figure as part of their HeadlinersXL line of collectible figurines. Each figure, depicting the iconic character holding a flag, comes sequentially numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Re:PLAY! (a Playmates Toy Company) is producing a wonderful assortment of articulated Beetle Bailey figures, in a variety of different formats.

The company will release three collectible 4 packs of 3� figures each with an articulated element, designed grouped and packaged to replicate a scene from a famous Mort Walker comic strip. Each set will come packaged in a double blister card with the comic strip scene replicated in the background and will feature an insert that includes word balloons. On The March, The Lost Patrol and Up The Hill are the names of the three sets.

Re:PLAY is also releasing a series of 12� articulated figures that feature cloth uniforms and roto-molded head and boots. Three figures are planned for this assortment:

Beetle Bailey in Army Gear, featuring Beetle in his marching uniform, complete with pack and rifle.

Beetle Bailey in Fatigues, featuring the character in his dress uniform & cap.

Sarge and Otto.

Soft Bodied characters are also in the works, including Beetle Bailey in Army Gear, Beetle Bailey in Fatigues and Sarge and Otto. Otto will also get the plush treatment in both 6 inch and 12 inch formats. Each figure features roto-molded heads, hands and feet, a wire armature to provide poseability and accessories where appropriate.

Toy Works is producing 4 15" plush figures (Beetle, General Halftrack, Sarge and Miss Buxley) that will be available at amusement parks, military px�s, entertainment centers, and crane operator vending machines.