February 2009 New Specialty Toys — Fashion & Accessories

Ideal for trading, this tag is made with a magnet so it can be switched out on a necklace. Many image designs are available, in addition to the line of initials. Launch date: 2009.

With two eyes in the front and legs flapping in the wind, Spinner Spider is ready for a ride. Tail Wags help to increase the visibility of the wearer on the slopes, roads and skating rinks. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs.

For all little girls who dream of becoming a princess one day! The Fairy Princess helmet cover is adorned by a pink veil and topped off with a golden crown. Tail Wags help to increase the visibility of the wearer on the slopes, roads and skating rinks. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs.

This whimsical helmet cover in vibrant shades of pink, orange and yellow will delight every little girl! Tail Wags help to increase the visibility of the wearer on the slopes, roads and skating rinks. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs.

This endearing yellow with black stripes bumble bee will create a BUZZ on the ski slopes, skating rinks and bike paths. Tail Wags helmet covers fit over ALL makes and models of bike, ski, snowboard, toboggan, skate and equestrian helmets. Available in over 35 different animal character designs. Tail Wags received a 2009 iParenting Media Award.

This line of purses blends canines with fashion, and exhibits both elegance and a street look through the different patterns and breeds available. The sturdy, plush dogs zip open at the back. Note: This product was formerly listed under Fuzzy Nation LLC.

These interchangeable bottlecap necklaces were designed by a tween girl, Maddie Bradshaw, who continues to provide the artwork for the bottlecaps as the line grows. The bottlecaps have a magnet on the back so they can be easily switched out on the stretchy choker necklaces that are available. Snap Caps® have received the following awards: 2009 Best Toy Award - Most Innovative New Toy - Learning Express Toys; 2009 Best Toy Award - Best Toy Girls 5+ - Learning Express Toys; Creative Child 2009 Seal Of Excellence Award; and 2009 PTPA Winner.

So, why call them Rebelle Friendship Bags? Because each Friendship bag unzips to become two bags which can then be shared between best friends. Each style is available in two color ways so each friend gets a different color. Girls can exchange halves to create a dual colored bag which symbolizes that they are BFF's. Each handbag also contains a secret code which gives them special access to the Rebelle website and the Rebelle Girlz...Holly, Rosie Shaye, Lola, Allegra, Sophie, and Kaia. These six girls from around the world, meet at summer camp and instantly became best friends forever. Log on and Say Hello to the Rebelle Girlz! This product received a 2009 PTPA Media Seal of Approval.

This colorful set includes a 30" x 40" towel and matching tote with rope straps.

The Shailie™ Closet is an 18" x 30" fabric panel and hangs from a standard clothes hanger.   The Shailie™ pieces attach by simply pressing the Velcro® side of each Shailie™ design piece onto the Closet.

The Closet helps the pieces "play nice" and not hook and snag each other, keeping everything in runway-ready condition.

Shailie™ themed fashion kits are sold separately and include the Pink Princess, Prom, Fiesta, Bride, and Fairy.  Dresses are designed to fit most girls ages 5-13.  The themed fashion kits come in pieces, from jewels to sleeves, collars, and skirts.  Girls can design their own dresses and then wear them.  All Shailie™ products can be mixed and matched, providing endless creativity and endless fashion fun!

Pink polka dot fabric is the new signature look for Shailie's™ life-size dress form—the foundation on which girls design, create, and wear their own unlimited fashions using a wide variety of Shailie™ dress-up pieces and accessories.  The pink polka dot dress form comes in child size, medium and is a darling accent to any girls' bedroom or play area decor.

This 6" x 4" x 5.5" bag is available in various styles and features waterproof nylon so that it can be used indoors or out. It has pockets around the outside and can be filled with toys, supplies and accessories in the main compartment as well, helping to keep things organized.

Six Shains pony tail holders in a variety of colors. This set comes with 1 free icon. Like one's favorite hair band, these ponytail holders can also hold a Shains icon.

Grant the soccer ball is in high demand.  His best friend is Martin the Monkey and he loves to travel on kids’ soccer bags and backpacks.  He’s easy to apply with his self-adhesive Velcro.  Approximate size:  2.25 inch diameter

Martin the Monkey is nutty for his friends from PakNaks®!  His curly tail and infectious grin make him a hit with boys and girls.  He loves to play with his buddy, Bill Ball and comes with his own trading card information and both pieces of his self-adhesive custom Velcro.  Approximate size:  2.4 x 2.5 inches

Tabby the penguin is a hit!  She’s made from recycled plastic, is cute beyond words and loves jelly beans.  Simply peel off the self adhesive strip and press down the back side of the velcro she comes with and then apply her loop side and you are ready to sport your new penguin design.  Approximate size:  1.8 x 2.6 inches

Kyla Jane, the butterfly, is one of the most popular PakNaks®. Her vibrant colors and delightful texture make her an instant hit. She comes with her own trading card information (her best friend is Sprinkles, the cupcake Nak) and both pieces of her self-adhesive custom Velcro. Approximate size: 2.5 x 2.5 inches

The Belly Bandit is an abdominal compression wrap for post-pregnant women. It is designed to help reduce the swelling of the uterus, decrease bloating caused by water retention, support the legs and back, and provide additional support for breast-feeding Moms. Tagless, latex-free, and comfortable under all clothing, the Belly Bandit also helps constrict the skin to help minimize stretch marks. Launch date: May 2008.

Style Paige LLC introduces Shailie™: going beyond “dress-ups.” With Shailie™, girls design, create, and wear their own fashions. Shailie™ includes a life-size designer dress form and stand. Shailie™ dresses come in pieces. Sleeves, skirts, tops, and accessories come in various styles, colors, and lengths. All pieces easily attach and detach; girls can mix and match creating endless looks to wear. Launch date: February 13, 2009.

Polliwalks' fun and colorful fish-shaped sandals feature squishy fishy lips that change from white to purple when exposed to UV rays. They are also waterproof, lightweight, super comfy, incredibly easy to clean, and easy for little ones to put on and take off by themselves. Polliwalks' Fish Lips Sandals have built in arch support, a deep heel cup and a removable back strap for a great fit. As with all Polliwalks' shoes, they leave a trail of fun footprints behind when kids step in firm sand, dirt or water. "Polliwalks has created a whole new category for children's shoes: Toys for Feet!" Cheryl Andonian, co-founder of Polliwalks, told TDmonthly. Launch date: December 2008.

PakNaks are decorative accessories that transform plain backpacks, bags and other stuff into personalized, ever-changing, colorful works of art. With more than 40 designs that are interchangeable, weather resistant and quickly and easily adhere (no ironing, sewing or pinning!), PakNak makes changing style easy, especially since they stick on with super-strong, custom, self-adhesive Velcro. PakNaks make terrific birthday party giveaways, tooth fairy leave-behinds, incentives, gifts, luggage identifiers and more. The newest designs are made from recycled plastic and are phthalate free. Launch date: January 8, 2007.

There are two sizes and two styles of Quiltis — bouquets of fresh color in hand-picked designer fabrics. Quilti Dogs are 12" and There are four prints of 12" Quilti Dogs and three prints of 9" Quilti Horses. Mini Quilti Dogs and Horses are called "Lil' Buds." There are three prints of each. Amaryllis is a bright crimson paisley with coordinating striped mane and chest. "There is a freshness in the fabric and the design that is very desirable. The Quiltis are gently weighted so they flop anywhere," Erika Radich, marketing manager for Douglas, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 6, 2009.
— Tim Hayes, owner of Learning Express in Sudbury, Mass., named Douglas as a preferred vendor in fall 2008 because they are “local, high quality and [have] good turnover.” One other retailer, out of 52, also pinpointed Douglas as a favorite supplier.

This new line is "the next best thing to bare feet" for children ages 1 to 5+ years. Available in EU sizes 20-29 (U.S. children's sizes 6-12), pediped Flex is perfect for children that have outgrown pediped Originals and are ready for the next stage. There are more than 30 adorable Flex styles, including larger versions of many pediped Originals. "They are the only toddler shoes with the Flex Fit system. An additional insole is included with every pair. Put the additional insole in the shoe when it is first bought, [and] when the shoe feels too snug on the child's foot, remove the additional insole and the shoe will have an added half-size of wear," Diane Edgeworth, marketing coordinator for pediped footwear, told TDmonthly. This product received an APMA Seal of Acceptance and a 2007 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval. Launch date: 2009.