January 2009 New Specialty Toys — Dolls

The cuddly, sleepy doll with a pattern that softly glows in the dark.  The 13” baby has sleepy eyes and her patterned sleepwear is designed to retain a soft glow in the dark, as lights go low and eyes grow heavy. Her aroma-therapy fragrance is lavender based, designed to quiet and relax babies at bedtime.  Machine washable.  Launch date: 2008

Kristelle is the other seven-year old polyglot in the Vanange group. She is also a great tennis player! She was born in Paris and moved to Italy with her parents when she was two years old. That’s how she and Analisa became best friends. Kristelle is now back in Paris after five years and she is discovering the city of Paris for the first time. Take Kristelle home and discover Paris along with her. Let her take you to all her favorite places such as Notre Dame, Le Sacré-Coeur, La Tour Eiffel and more. Tour her neighborhood of Rue Mouffetard and envision yourself there. Find out what Analisa told Kristelle in her last letter that has gotten her so motivated to help the children of the world!

Analisa is a happy and smiley red headed seven year old Italian girl who loves to play soccer. She enjoys helping her mom cook the most delicious foods in the kitchen. They chat a lot while they cook and Analisa likes to discuss everything with her mom. Analisa is a real multi-cultured girl! Her best friend and neighbor of five years, Kristelle moved back to Paris where she was born. They are both heart broken and they miss each other. They write to each other all the time. Analisa is learning a lot about the French culture, including the language from her friend Kristelle. So both girls speak French, Italian and English! Analisa found out that she also has a cousin who lives in the Seychelles Islands. The two of them write to each other too and they are learning so much from each other. Take Analisa home and discover her world of multiculturalism. Find out what Analisa learned from her mom about the children of the world and what she and Kristelle want to do to make the world a better place for all children.

Bella is a multi-ethnic girl from Roosevelt Island, New York City who enjoys to roller blade with her friends along the East River. She has beautiful cascading curls. Bella’s mom is African-American and her dad is Caucasian with blond hair and green eyes. Bella knows all about the beauty of cultural diversity. Take her home and be dazzled by her life-like beauty. Be captivated by her loving and caring spirit and her vibrant personality. In her book, she also talks about the event that happened in her beloved New York City and changed the whole world: September 11, 2001. Learn why Bella believes that forgiveness is important!

Marybelle, (MB) is a real southern belle beauty who loves to play basket ball. She is seven years old and lives in Atlanta Georgia in a big mansion with her mom and dad. MB thought that all children around the world had the same privileges as she. Take MB home and find out how her views of the world have changed because of her new pen-pal. Through a new pen-pal program at MB’s school, she and Vannah become pen-pal and best friends even though they have never met face-to-face. Be part of this inspiring life-changing experience that will touch your life. Read the letters that MB and Vannah write to each other. MB’s hair is a high quality wig, strong, beautiful and ready for you to style her anyway you choose.

Luz is a quiet and loving seven year old girl from the Philippines. She has a yellow belt in Tae-Kwon-Do. Luz believes that you should never give up on your dreams, no matter what! She loves to spend quality time with her family including her grand parents. Luz loves to help her mom prepare foods and serve them in the Soup Kitchen.

Apolonia has the most exciting and heart-wrenching life experience for a seven-year old track-and-field runner! She was born in the Dominican Republic where she had a normal and quiet life. But one day, her dad announced that he has accepted a job offer to be a Marine Biologist in the Seychelles Islands - a place far, far away.

Vannah is a seven year old girl full of love - who lives in the Seychelles Islands with her family. These are some of activities she enjoys: dancing ballet, running up and down the hills of her islands, playing beach volley ball with her friends and family and rope jumping. She knows that when she grows up she can do anything she chooses to because she believes in herself.

Hayden, an 8 inch full vinyl poseable little girl is dressed in a floral pastel yellow play outfit, trimmed in delicate Venice lace. Her hair is up in pigtails but can be restyled to the delight of little girls.

Cailyn is a 12 inch full vinyl poseable lttle girl, dressed in raincoat and rain hat. She is also wearing jeans trimmed with ruffles and finishes the “raining cats and dogs” theme with a kitty and puppy in her arms.

My Girl in Strawberry colored hair is an 18 inch doll with vinyl head and limbs and cloth body. Perfect for playing dress-up, most standard 18” doll clothes will fit her. Clothing will also be available through the My Girl line. My Girl Strawberry is dressed in jeans with floral appliqués and trimmed in lace and chffon. Her blouse is of delicated sheer fabric, with layers of ruffles, ribbons and bows and flowers.

Ashton is an 8 inch full vinyl poseable doll that comes packaged in a handbag. She comes dressed in trendy jeans that are trimmed in lace and patchwork appliqué and will be just the play doll for every little girl who loves the world of fashion. She carries a mirror, comb and purse of her own. Her long dark hair can be styled in the latest fashion.

This Pinky St. character features her in a standing position with her summer kimono and accessories. Pinky St. is an interchangeable fashion figure that switch at the waist, torso, head and accessories. Each 4" figure is packed with 2 sets of outfits. Mix and match with other Pinky St. sets.