November 2008 New Specialty Toys — Plush

This soft teddy bear is designed to keep children happy and cozy. Each Angel from the Attic is a 10" plush. "The bonus 12-page hard cover book that each Angel is packaged with helps spread the message of friendship," Mark Marderosian, creative director of Big City Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 30, 2008.

Angels from the Attic are 10" plush friends designed to promote creativity and friendships. Each Angel is made from soft fabric and sewn so that no two are exactly alike. The line consists of six characters who all live in a magical attic. "There are no batteries [or] fancy remotes, just simple soft fabric [that is] cozy to the touch. The appealing and elegant gift box that each Angel comes in makes the gift look more expensive than it really is," Mark Marderosian, creative director at Big City Publishing, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 30, 2008.

Polly wears a stunning red and green velour coat with champaign mink fur trim. She holds her friend Prancer under her arm. Also shown is “Bell V. Deer” – MSRP: $13.00. Launch date: June 2008.

This soft, plush roll-up musical snail has eight musical note chips for enhancing the discovery of sound. It comes with six Melody Music Cards. The product measures 5 1/2" x 17 1/2" and is suitable for ages 6 months and up. Launch date: 2008.

Wezens have descended from outer space and come to Earth with one objective: to cuddle. Mobelli is an industrial alien who gets no greater joy than accomplishing as much as possible. With four arms to hold onto things and three eyes to see three times as much, Mobelli would surely be the most successful alien ever — if only he had opposable thumbs. Wezens are cuddly stuffed critters in lively bright colors. Each character is designed by Dutch designer Rogier van Zijp and Dutch comic artist Boris Peeters. Wezens are "fun for adults but loved by babies and children as well," Rudi Besseling, general manager of STUDIO SPOON B.V., told TDmonthly. They feature a "completely different design compared to what's available on the common plush market, and [are] still round and 3D-shaped unlike most other designer plush." Launch date: January 14, 2008.

Over 1.5 Million of these unique,Trademarked collectibles have been sold since their introduction in the year 2000. The colorful bears have a "see through" pocket that holds the state coin. The color of the bear reflects the geographic or historical background of the state. The year the coin was issued, the year the colony became a state and an exact replica of the state flag are embroidered on the bear. The years 1999 through 2006 are available at special prices. This product received a Dr. Toy award for most unique collectible toy in 2001. "It is the only collectible that combines the appeal of a teddy bear, a bean bag and a coin in one product," CEO Harold Nizamian of Timeless Toys Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: October 22, 2008.

New to Bearington’s Fall/Winter 2008 Collection, Andy and Sandi Sweetooth are Santa’s best little helpers this year. Both wear adorable candy cane elf outfits and matching stocking hats. Sweetie McSqueaky is their little mouse friend. He can also be an ornament. The line offers "outstanding quality and collectibility at the most amazing prices," Alicia Ariza, marketing associate for the Bearington Collection, told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2008.

These 12" plush tooth fairy dolls are shaped as little fairies and come in boy and girl styles. The dolls hold a child's tooth in their shiny pouch, waiting for the tooth fairy to come. Launch date: September 6, 2008.

This set of three different trucks includes a dump truck, fire engine and bulldozer. All have the same, popular, velvet-like flocking as the other Rubbabu vehicles, but have movable parts to encourage active play. Launch date: March 2009. (Product was formerly dist. by Plasmart)
Awards: 2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Gold Seal.

These building blocks have soft connectors so children can easily build with them. They are tactile and great for early spatial learning.
Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: March 2009. (Product was formerly dist. by PlaSmart)

This soft, cuddly doll is 11.5" tall and comes dressed in red with brown skin and in pink with peach skin. The company is a member of the Fair Trade Federation.

This cuddly, wrinkly rabbit is designed in France and has a super-soft body. It is 4" tall and comes packaged in a hat box that can be used for storage.

Ideal for Valentine's Day or any day, this sweet, pretty-in-pink tote bag holds a soft Shep Terrier. Launch date: Spring 2009.

Featuring three big tulips and yellow and pink polka-dots, this spring design holds a soft, black and white kitten inside.

Media Chest Bear has a soulful face and removable pillow head (approx. size 12" H X 9" L) with an enormous pocket inside. The soft foam body has three compartments to store CDs/DVDs, speakers/cables, and an MP3 player (approx. size 6" H x 11" L with legs 6" W). The shaggy, rust-colored fur also stores accessories (not included). "Our patented pets are all uniquely designed to organize accessories on the outside and store treasures in the secret compartments on the inside," Lisa Lloyd, president of Treasure Chest Pets, told TDmonthly. Launch date: November 15, 2008.

Accessory Chest Dog has five secret compartments. The soulful face and removable pillow also have secret pockets inside both ears (approx. size 12" H x 9" L). The soft foam body has a hidden drawer and two pockets on the body to store even more treasures (approx. size 6" H X 11" L with legs 6" W). Accessories not included. Launch date: November 15, 2008.

Treasure Chest Monkey features a soulful face and a removable pillow head with a pocket that spans the entire inside of the head. The head attaches magnetically like magic (approx. size 12" H x 9" L). The soft foam body opens like a treasure chest to hide treasures (approx. size 6" H x 11" L x 6" W), and the shaggy brown fur helps store hair accessories (not included). Launch date: November 15, 2008.

This 9.5" stuffed bear is filled with beanies.

This bear, straight from Grammy Bears' Stitchery, is unique among its fellow bear friends. It features hearts on its paws and chest and comes with membership to Bear-Beach Club. Kids can earn funscapers coupons that they can use for prizes for them and their bears.

No two Little Toy Bears from Grammy Bears' Stitchery are alike. The bears have mending hearts and are members at Bear-Beach Club, which features online activities.

Toy Vault's first ever specialty plush line is based on H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu stories. Dolls range from 6" to 16" tall. Made of soft plush fabric, they're filled with beans to give them weight. aLook for Secret Agent Cthulhu and Super Hero Cthulhu coming soon.

Part of the Steiff Classic line, this dark grey Alpaca Teddy is jointed and made out of fine quality mohair. Featuring the authentic “button in ear” trademark of the Steiff company, this stuffed bear represents both traditional styling in the body and face, as well as traditional artisanship. The bear is surface washable and wears a studded collar.
—  Of 64 retailers surveyed in August 2008, five percent said Steiff represents their top-selling collectible toy.

A member of the current line of collectible Beanie Babies from Ty, Boomer is a caramel-colored plush pup with darker ears and a spot around one eye. He has a soft, bean-filled body, shiny plastic eyes and nose, and wears a ribbon collar around his neck. 
—  “Beanie Babies are still sold,” Chuck Susmilch, owner of JT Puffins in Madison, Wis., told TDmonthly.
—  Six percent of 64 retailers said in August 2008 that Beanie Babies continue to be a mainstay of their sales in collectibles.

This soft, colorful spider has a smiling face and features decorative accents. Launch date: 2007.