March 2014 New Specialty Toys — Plush

Dawn Fawn is a luxurious, lying down fawn with beautiful markings, silky fur, and soft eyes.  She is 15 in. long. SRP $26.

Not a pest but rather a jewel, the brilliant, emerald green Caterpillar puppet is a shining example of nature's wonder. Feel the silky, smooth texture of its flexible "skin" as you use two hands to create a wave-like motion. This baby insect is hungry for playtime!

Ahoy, captain! With his exceptional sense of direction and savvy seafaring skills, no wonder Pinkie Pirate has explored every land and ocean. A descendant of the infamous pirate who conquered the seas, he is also the owner of a magical wooden sword that will bring you wherever your heart desires!

"My friends call me Mr. Cool because I’m very laid back and calm even when there’s chaos around me." With a constant grin on his face, Sunny Twin is a mind-reader who can uncover your deepest darkest secrets. Available in 2 sizes. Each plush Dooodolls comes with a mini booklet which doubles as a checklist for collection. Made from Super Softlon materials and filled with all-new polyester fibers & plastic pellets.

This extremely soft, large, padded mat is the perfect blanket for baby.  The unique hedgehog design on the inside of the blanket adds to the appeal. Embroidered eyes and a fox tail add personality...roll up for easy storage.

This petite, adorable, fox fits right in a palm, a pocket, or a travel bag.  She is made of soft and silky materials and has an irresistible face.  A perfect gift topper or toy for all ages. One of the usual and unusual Douglas animals. SRP $7

One of many usual and unusual, breed specific animals from Douglas.

What do you get when you combine the DNA from a pig and a penguin? Answer: a Piguin! The Piguin is a ridiculously cute mixture of a cuddly piggy and a waddling penguin! This toy is part of the new Genetipetz travel buddy collection. Perfect for trips to see grandma or just to curl up with a good book. Includes free access to the online Genetipetz Clubhouse where members can play games, learn about basic genetic science and interact with all the Genetipetz characters!

Prized for their lustrous, warm fleece, Alpacas grow their long wooly coats for the crisp mountain air. The Folkmanis Alpaca puppet is as soft and gentle as a Peruvian flower. Its sweet face and ultra-soft micro fiber body plush make this puppet irresistibly cuddly. Winner of the 2013 PARENTS' CHOICE Gold Award and the 2013 CREATIVE CHILD Preferred Choice Award. 19-inches long. MSRP $43.99

The Royal Prince puppet features a noble crown and a scarlet robe bearing the royal Folkmanis crest, while the jewel in the crown, the Royal Princess puppet is demure and graceful in her tiara and formal gown. Beautifully detailed, embroidery stitched eyes and movable mouth and arms to command hours of playtime. 11-inches tall. MSRP $23.99

The new Ostrich puppet is a rare bird indeed. A beautiful specimen with feathery soft plush and lustrous long eyelashes, this lovely long-legged creature holds its head up high when you insert your hand up the neck and into the beak. Two handed wing movement allows for pecking, strutting and flapping fun! 23-inches tall. MSRP $49.99.

Regally perched and ready to swoop comes an unmistakable symbol of majestic beauty, great strength and long life. The Perched Eagle puppet is realistically rendered with keen, piercing eyes and plumage of dark brown with white head and tail. The hooked beak and powerful talons are featured in gold-hued leatherette. This puppet is a stunning representation of our national bird often prominent in seals and logos and sacred to Native American cultures. 17-inches tall. MSRP $35.99.

Adora’s SnuggleTime™ Dots are perfectly huggable with their ultra plush bodies weighted with beans and made of microfiber plush! Available in three fun and bright polka dot patterns, these SnuggleTime™ Babies come with a removable “hoodie” with adorable yarn pigtails! Their sweet Adora faces make them perfect for snuggling for infants on up!

Known as the "King of Terriers" the new Airedale Terrier puppet is ranked with high marks for realism. Hard to distinguish from the genuine thing, this puppet features the signature markings of the breed: wiry looking yet soft fur with black saddle and tan head, ears and legs as well as a black nose and dark, soulful eyes. Cradle this cuddly canine in your arms to work his mouth while your other hand wiggles his playful tail. Clearly the best of show, this puppet pooch will soon become a lovable family member! 20” long

Entertain your friends and LOL with the Grunting Pig puppet.  Delightful silky soft plush of pale pink with grey patches and a curly tail come to life with a workable snout, mouth and front trotters.  Squeeze his pot belly to make him grunt and witness the hilarity that ensues! This little piggy wants to come home with you. 14” long
Awards: 2014 TDmonthly Top Toy Debut Award
— In a June 2014 survey, four out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Folkmanis was their best-selling puppet brand.

The immensely popular line of mystical mermaids and sea life, Sea Sparkles, is a huge hit for Aurora and expands for 2014 to include all new mermaids and sea friends characters called "Sea Sprites." Utilizing all new designs and colors, the dolls and sea friends feature colorful yarn hair and sparkling, shimmering fabrics, making Aurora’s top selling doll line a stand out at retail. (MSRP: $8-$35 depending on style)

Aurora grows its diverse collection of must-have My Little Pony plush with stylish new designs including characters in a "seated" pose (a first for My Little Pony plush in the gift market) as well as a new keychain assortment where each pony includes a clip for hanging just about anywhere. The popular ponies with personality are based on characters from the hit animated series MY LITTLE PONY FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC, including PINKIE PIE, RAINBOW DASH, APPLEJACK, RARITY, FLUTTERSHY and for the first time ever, PRINCESS TWILIGHT SPARKLE. (MSRP: $5 for keychain; MSRP: $20 for "seated" style)
— Gladys Griffin, owner of Main Street Toy Shop in Columbus, Ga., told TDmonthly in a January 2014 survey that My Little Pony plush from Aurora was a best-seller. "They were just out of here in no time," she said of a recent, fast-selling order.
— Gary Green, owner of Toy Box of Asheville Inc in Asheville, N.C., told TDmonthly in a May 2014 survey that Aurora's My Little Pony was their best-selling line of licensed toys.

Chap Golden Retriever is one of 8 new sized and standing styled Douglas 10” Dogs.They are all full of personality, breed characteristics, beautiful faces, softness and playfulness.  The value is incomparable and the new size is perfect for play! SRP $13"   

A comfy and trendy way to carry this bag with the adjustable, long strap is over the shoulder and across to the other side. The fashionable, designer fabrics work beautifully with the original dog artwork or with the profusion of sparkles to create a trendy icon, such a butterfly, horseshoe, lollipop, or flower. The jeweled designs make the bag literally brighten! There are 4 dog-art bags and 4 bejeweled bags in the new collection.