March 2010 New Specialty Toys — Plush

At 5" long, this plaid puppy is a convenient wristlet, too, with a pocket sized to hold some lipstick and change. It has a leatherette strap and comes in a sturdy gift box.

Chibi is defined in the urban dictionary as a Japanese anime word describing endearingly cute little characters with oversized heads and big engaging eyes. These anime-influenced Chibi Zoo babies are made from soft 100% polyester velour, embellished with embroidery and filled with fluffy polyester fibers. They all have big black eyes and are approximately 10” tall. Each baby has his or her animal name in Japanese embroidered on the bottom of one foot.

Clyde is a high-quality plush Orangutan by Hansa - known for their lifelike, large-scale reproductions of animals.

Meet Norman PhartEphant's friend Ben Kachoo, a Hippo with a bit of sneezing problem. Ben is a plush pink hippopotamus that makes sneezing sounds when squeezed.

Meet Norman PhartEphant's friend Harry Hiccers, a Koala with a case of the hiccups. Harry is a plush Koala bear that hiccups when squeezed.

This stylin' Boston Terrier is a limited-edition handbag. Elvis is decked out in a fringed boots and a single-breasted blazer. He has a removable leatherette strap, a zippered pouch on his back for storing a cell phone, money and perhaps a bit of makeup, and comes in a sturdy gift box with a paw-shaped "breathing hole."

An animal menagerie, made from organic cotton and soy inks. These petite pillows or playthings are based on Victorian designs, and feature such animals as giraffes, pigs, gorillas, bunnies, owls, ostriches, zebras, and dogs.

The adorable 10” Snuffles is celebrating his 30th birthday with a special commemorative medallion. This cuddly bear is ready to show his affection with two colors: frosted-tip, caramel plush fur or frosted-tip, chocolate plush fur.
— Joe Berardoni Jr., owner of Pun's Toys in Bryn Mawr, Pa., told TDmonthly that their best-selling plush is Snuffles.

There is more Snuffles to love with the 15” 30th Birthday Snuffles, which features a special 30th birthday commemorative medallion. Available in frosted-tip, caramel plush fur or frosted-tip, chocolate plush fur.
— Rick Henry, owner of Stellabella Toys in Cambridge, Mass., and three other toy stores, says they sell about12 brown Snuffles per month.

The classic GUND icon Snuffles is celebrating his 30th birthday in 2010 and GUND has created a high-end one-of-a-kind Snuffles valued at $10,000 and one of the largest Snuffles ever made. Draped in diamonds, the 30th Birthday One-of-a-Kind Snuffles is wearing a birthday necklace of real diamonds totaling nearly 10 carats on a white gold chain. This 10” Snuffles is made from soft white alpaca fur, features genuine leather accents on the nose, and eyes of 100% Tahitian pearls.

Ninja Batty Shogun flies around at night with his best pal Ice-Bat, he does up the real dealio in an actual Ninja costume. No red flames, stripes or other crazy decorations. No spelling Ninja with a “Z” at the end. Just straight up stealth mode; that’s how he rolls. No sword though, those are sharp!
Awards: Parent's Choice Award 2010. Launch date: 2010.

This multi-purpose memory foam surface for baby is designed to bring the comfort of the nursery into any room or space. It may be used for diaper changes, tummy time, infant/parent classes, around the home, or when traveling with infants. The Plush Pad features a thick, memory foam cushion that relaxes baby by molding to his curves and relieving tiny pressure points; is temperature friendly; is machine washable and water resistant; rolls open without creases; and, at about 2' x 2', provides wiggle room for baby but is still portable. Launch date: July 2007.

This stylish sillo purse has coordinating fabrics, a sturdy zipper and straps. It measures 10" — 19 " including strap. Launch date: Feb. 15, 2010.

This Emperor Penguin chick moves according to the shake of the egg, which functions as a remote control. The user simply shakes the egg up, down, left or right to make the penguin move forward, backward or to either side. It requires four AG13 batteries (included). Launch date: June 2010.

Vocation Dolls (Fr. Juan Pablo and Sr. Mary Clara, sold separately) are huggable, plush, 13" dolls fashioned for imaginative yet inspirational play. They include a full-color companion booklet detailing five real stories of men and women who became priests and nuns — courageous stories of real modern-day heroes and heroines. These high-quality dolls are designed as exceptional toys for gift-giving, to delight parents, grandparents and godparents with their unique, faith-based appeal. Launch date: December 2009.

This soft-sculpture, children’s mass kit is designed for play at home or church. This colorful, high-quality toy, when used in conjunction with the included companion booklet, is designed to be an ideal manipulative for instruction in the classroom or playroom. It includes 12 pieces and a booklet in a durable nylon carrying case that's created "to educate, entertain and enrich faith," Stephen Abdalla, President, Wee Believers, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 5, 2010.

For the cool style of a sassy breed, these glamorous pups are ready to go out and paint the town pink. Measures 7" in size. There are three styles available: Pinkette Ruffle Dog, Foo Foo Jewel Dog (pictured), and Fleur Noir Dog.

Made from soft bamboo velour and natural corn fiber filling, this take-along friend features tug and teethe elements for baby. Launch date: May 2010.

Featuring a variety of prints and fabrics, this 10.5" pig shows off lively pink and green and a sizeable snout. Launch date: 2010.

This high-fashion pooch doubles as a cute coin purse, decked out in rose-embossed, silk-like fabric. The small zippered compartment is designed to hold a bit of makeup and cash, and opens with the bone-cross zipper pull. The Frenchie wristlet measures about 5" long.

Standing about 10" tall, this 9" pit bull pup is decked out in gray and white modacrylic fur and a fashionable striped, stretch T-shirt and leatherette jacket. He's got a diamond stud in his right ear and wears the Fuzzy Nation cross-bone puff pendant on his removable metal ball chain.

This softball-sized round plush is soft, cuddly and ideal for tossing around.

No More Monsters! A Light In the Night™, created by a mother to comfort her oldest son when he moved to his big boy bed, is a gift set which includes an adorable light-up creature and beautifully illustrated board book. Just one soft press of the tummy emits a bright glow which proves once and for all there’s nothing “going bump in the night.” Each nighttime guardian is available in bubble gum pink, mint green or ice blue. Each gift set includes a Light Up Creature, Children's Board Book, Display Box, and online access (register A Light In the Night online and receive an official "Certificate of Bravery").
Awards: Creative Child Magazine 2010 Preferred Choice Award, Storybooks With Character category