November 2007 New Toys — Dolls

Eva by ELLA & FRIENDS

The cuddly and soft doll is dressed in a removable and washable gingham dress with a matching bow and slippers. Most of the doll’s features are embroidered, ensuring that there are no plastic parts that can fall off and harm a child. The dolls range in size from 8-1/2” to 18” in height. 11/30/2007 (Price: $24.00)

SophiaDolls by NEA MATIA INC.

Each specialty doll in the museum-quality SophiaDolls line features strong feminine role models from ancient civilizations. The original series is comprised of Greek goddesses — Athena, Demeter and Persephone — and Mary Magdalene, a woman of inspiration. Ranging in size from 14” to 19”, the dolls are designed to honor the different sizes, shapes and attributes of women and offer healthy personalized role models for women and girls. “SophiaDolls invite women and girls to make peace with who they are and how they look through whimsical fantasy and playful adventure, supported by an interactive workbook and parent guide to ensure actual learning occurs between adult and child,” Diane Estrada of Nea Matia Inc. told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2007. 11/30/2007 (Price: $99.00)

Dora the Explorer - Everyday Dora by MATTEL INC.

Here are the perfect classic Dora dolls to start a little girl's collection. Dressed in the ideal outfit for whatever comes her way, Dora is ready for her adventures in these traditional everyday themes: Cowgirl, On-the-Go and Fairytale. Realistic hair with brush included. 11/16/2007 (Price: $10.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BARBIE® FASHION FEVER™ - Barbie by MATTEL INC.

Fashion Fever Barbie®doll and friends know how to rock the world of style! And Barbie doll is the ultimate trendsetter with this gorgeous gown, turning heads and wowing everyone in sight. 11/16/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

BARBIE® FASHION FEVER™ - Raquelle by MATTEL INC.

The super-hip, don't follow trends - they create 'em. That's the way Fashion Fever Barbie®doll and friends show off their style. Check out Raquelle doll's latest wardrobe wonder ... and how much do you love those shoes? 11/16/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Ty Girlz – Lucky Lindsay by TY INC.

Ty Girlz have a new, more wholesome look that should appeal to worried moms everywhere. Though they’re still eye-shadowed, their general expression says more “girl next door” than “girl on the corner.” They still come with an access code for good, clean online fun.
— “We carry Ty Girlz, but they don’t do well,” sighed Joyce Hoover, owner of Doll and Gift Gallery in Rogers, Ariz., in January 2008. She hoped the new line of clothes she’d received recently would improve sales.
— Tricia Cooper, buyer at Le Jouet in Metairie, La., was looking forward to the dolls’ revamped non-vamp look: “They’re more wholesome-looking girls and I think they’ll do much better,” she said. Ty has also just released new poseable Girlz.
— Ty Girlz are one of the three most popular dolls at Playville in Covington, La., according to Owner Stephanie Dupuy. 11/13/2007 (Price: $12.00) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Futurama - LEELA & ROBERTO I-MEN 2-Pack by TOYNAMI

LEELA & ROBERTO I-MEN 2-Pack are packed together on blister card. Though only 2.5” tall, each features 10 points of articulation. 11/5/2007

Inuyasha - Kagura by TOYNAMI

Kagura - Kagura is a demon created from a portion of Naraku's body. However, she rebels against Naraku and secretly has designs on his life. She can command the wind freely with the magical fan that she holds in her right hand. She comes packaged on a blister card. 11/5/2007

Emily the Strange by TOYNAMI

The original good kitty gone bad! Emily is a leader, a troublemaker, a dreamer and a link to the stranger in all of us. Celebrate that link with two new action figures from Toynami feature classic Emily poses: “Armed & Strangerous” and “Problem Child”. Each figure comes with a stand and Emily’s cat Mystery. They’re packaged on a blister card. 11/5/2007

Bleach – Rukia by TOYNAMI

Rukia is a soul reaper from the Soul Society who transferred all her power to Ichigo and must stay in the human world until she gets them back. She comes with a Kon action figure and is packaged on a blister card. She features movable arms. 11/5/2007

Shrek the Third: Kung Fu Princess Fiona by MGA ENTERTAINMENT

The Shrek princess doll comes with a karate outfit underneath her dress. Raise the doll’s right arm and a kick will automate. Princess Fiona also comes with body art on her arm, with an additional temporary body art tattoo for children.
- The 2007 release of “Shrek the Third” garnered over $320,700,000 million in the U.S Box Office.
- Fiona’s face is interchangeable, with an ogress mask included for more expansive play.
- The Shrek Kung Fu Princess line also includes Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Cinderella and Snow White. 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

I Love Lucy – The Audition by MATTEL INC.

This is the first “premium” doll in Mattel Inc.’s I Love Lucy doll collection. Fully articulated, Lucy comes dressed in a baggy clown suit and holds a cello. Launch date: October 2007.
— In 2002, TV Guide selected “I Love Lucy” as the second greatest show of all time.
— Lucille Ball won four Emmy awards for her role in “I Love Lucy” and the cast and crew of the show, as a whole, received 19 Emmy nominations during its six-year run.
— This item premiered at Toy Fair 2007 in New York. 11/5/2007 (Price: $39.98) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Classic Dance Clea by BELLA! PRODUCTIONS

This limited edition Clea Bella doll stands 16” tall en pointe. She is made of full-body vinyl and comes fully articulated. A barre is available separately. Launch date: Summer 2006.
— The costumes and accessories of all dolls in the Clea Bella collection are designed to be interchangeable.
— Christina Bougas designed the dolls to specially capture the form, grace and spirit of dancers.
— According to Nielsen TV ratings, reality dancing shows such as “Dancing With the Stars” and “So You Think You Can Dance” continually score high among the 18 to 49 age group. “So You Think You Can Dance” was even renewed for a fourth season in the midst of its third season. 11/5/2007 (Price: $78.99)

Lavender Dreams – Slumbersong Baby by GOLDBERGER DOLL MFG. CO. INC

Simply pull the baby’s musical nightcap and a soothing lullaby will begin. The battery-free, 12” baby is incredibly soft and huggable and smells of lavender, a soothing scent that has been known to naturally calm and relax fussy children. ( Watch Video) 11/5/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Madison by Monika Levenig by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Monika Levenig has sculpted an incredibly beautiful face for Madison. She is our largest size doll at 40” and is done in vinyl that has a life like glow to it. For those who loved the size of Rebecca you will surely enjoy Madison as well. Madison has fully sculpted arms that extend into her shoulder plate. Her legs are sculpted way above her knees so she can easily wear dresses that go above her knee.

Madison has beautiful shoulder length brunette hair and pretty blue eyes. Monika made Madison a beautiful dress with a petaled style sleeve and stylish hem for her dress. She also has a pretty necklace, bracelet, and headpiece. Her shoes are specially made to complement her outfit. She comes with a brown wooden doll stand. (Flowers in her hand not included). Limited Edition 350 pieces 11/2/2007 (Price: $199.00)

Holly by Monika Levenig by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Monika Levenig has created Holly, height 32”, an adorable new sculpt. Anyone who loves to redress large dolls will enjoy Holly. Holly has fully sculpted arms that connect directly into her shoulder plate so she is easy to redress in outfits that are sleeveless as well. Her legs are sculpted with bent knees for easy sitting. Holly is made of a beautiful vinyl that gives her a life like glow.

Holly has a beautiful blonde human hair blend wig and pretty blue eyes. She has on a very pretty deep pink dress accented with a lighter pink bodice. She also wears socks with cute sneakers. Her hair has pink accessories similar to ones that any little girl would love to have in her hair. (Cat is not included) Limited Edition 350 pieces 11/2/2007 (Price: $189.00)

Brittany by Cindy Musgrove by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Cindy Musgrove loves to sculpt the real newborn looking babies. Her sleeping Piper was one of our all time favorites as part of our first KIT doll program. For the November group Cindy has sculpted Brittany. She is in silicone/vinyl and is an 18” size newborn. Her arms and legs are full sculpts that attach at the shoulder and at the hip to her soft huggable doe skin cloth body. She has pretty blue eyes and a brunette human hair baby fine wig.

Brittany is dressed in an adorable white jumper with white undershirt. She has an ID band on her leg so her new mommies can write in her name when they get her home with them. Brittany comes with a pretty blanket that coordinates with her outfit. (bear is not included). Limited Edition 350 pieces 11/2/2007 (Price: $159.00)

Olivia by Monika Peter-Leicht by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Monika Peter-Leicht has created Olivia, an adorable baby in silcone/vinyl. She is 26" in height and has a head circumference of approximately 16.5". Everyone who loves to redress their babies will love this large size. She has cute chunky arms and legs. Her legs are sculpted way up above her knees and her arms are sculpted up above her elbows.

Olivia has a blonde human hair blend and pretty blue eyes. Her mouth has a slight opening so she can use her pacifier. She has on a delicate floral print long sleeve shirt and a deep pink jumper. She has matching socks and cute shoes. She comes with the pacifier. Limited Edition 350 pieces. 11/2/2007 (Price: $179.00)

Christin by Monika Peter-Leicht by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Monika has sculpted Christin, another one of her great 32” large babies that everyone loves. Christin is made of silicon/vinyl to give her a life like look. Her arms are fully sculpted and attach to her shoulder plate. She has brown hair and pretty blue eyes. Her legs are sculpted above the knees so she can easily wear shorter pants or a skirt.

Christin has on a pretty long sleeve pink shirt accented with gathered stitching above the elbows and with a ruffled edge. Her denim jumper is highlighted with a cute house design and a gathered peplum. Her pants have embroidery on the side of the left leg and end just below her knees. She has on pretty pink socks and adorable shoes. She comes with a pacifier. Limited Edition 350 pieces 11/2/2007 (Price: $189.00)

Bethany by Laura Tuzio-Ross by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Laura has sculpted Bethany, an adorable smiling baby, that is playing on her colorful flower mat. Bethany is 21" in silicone/vinyl. She has brunette human hair blend and beautiful blue eyes. The silicone/vinyl is our favorite medium to use on our babies since their arms and legs feel real to the touch and the glow on her skin makes her look life like. Her legs are fully sculpted and attach at her hips to her soft huggable cloth body. Her arms are sculpted above the elbow.

Bethany wears a sweet pink shirt with her name on it and coordinating light pink shorts. She has a pretty matching pink headband. She comes with her play mat that has two removable pieces, a butterfly and a fish to play with and hold in her hand. The butterfly and fish are attached with Velcro to her play mat. She just loves all her play pals. She is part of a two doll "Playtime Pals" group. Limited Edition 350 pieces. 11/2/2007 (Price: $169.00)

Brandy by Laura Tuzio-Ross by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Laura has sculpted Brandy, a cute happy AA baby, that is playing on her colorful flower mat. Brandy is 21" in silicone/vinyl. She has dark brown curly hair and pretty brown eyes. The silicone/vinyl is our favorite medium to use on our babies since their arms and legs feel real to the touch and the glow on her skin makes her look life like. Her legs are fully sculpted and attach at her hips to her soft huggable cloth body. Her arms are sculpted above the elbow.

Brandy wears a cute green shirt with her name on it and purple shorts with a self fabric ruffle. She has adorable barrettes in her hair. She comes with her play mat that has two removable pieces, a butterfly and a fish to play with and hold in her hand. The butterfly and fish are attached with Velcro to her play mat. She just loves all her play pals. She is part of a two doll "Playtime Pals" group. Limited Edition 350 pieces. 11/2/2007 (Price: $169.00)

Casey by Dawn Donofrio by MASTERPIECE DOLLS

Dawn has sculpted a really sweet baby face for Casey. She is done in silicone/vinyl. Ht 18”. Her arms are sculpted above her elbows and her legs above her knees. She has a soft huggable body. The silicone/vinyl gives her a life like feel and beautiful glow to her skin tone. She has pretty blue eyes and a human hair blend blonde wig.

Casey is dressed in an adorable outfit. She wears a pretty nightgown with a diaper. She also comes with a pacifier and pretty head piece. (Blanket not included) Limited Edition 350 pieces 11/2/2007 (Price: $159.00)

Two's Company Press ‘n Dress Set by POCKETS OF LEARNING LLC

Suitable for children aged 18 months and up, this colorful set includes two Press ‘n Dress dolls and four outfits that attach with Velcro. The products feature soft, elegant fabrics with embroidered edging. 10/31/2007

Doodlebops Beanie Buddies by iTOYS INC.

These soft-bodied beanies include all three Doodlebops characters, Deedee, Rooney and Moe, dressed in their familiar colorful outfits. Each roto-head doll includes its own instrument and a clip to hang on a backpack or stroller. These characters are fun to collect and share. “These are collectible characters, and more characters will be launched in the spring,” Laura Liebeck of Grand Communications told TDmonthly. Launch date: September 2007. 10/31/2007 (Price: $5.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sasha by NEVA DOLLS

Sasha is part of the Signature Series, best known for glossy, white porcelain faces. She wears authentic 17th- and 18th-Century Russian folk costumes, which include embroidered velvet, mink and silk. The doll stands 19” tall and is handcrafted in Russia. Launch date: 2008. 10/26/2007 (Price: $800.00)