June 2010 New Specialty Toys — Dolls

This 12 inch charmer is sure to encourage hugs and capture hearts. Calin Laughing Cerise is dressed in a soft dress with coordinating striped shirt and chic beret. Thanks to her soft, "beanbag" body, Cerise can be posed just like a real baby. Her size makes it easy for toddlers' hands to carry and hug.
Awards:  2010 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Toy Award, Platinum.

It's "rock a bye" for a favorite baby doll in this beautiful ruffle-trimmed classic cradle complete with coordinating pillow and blanket. Little ones will love to place their dolls snuggly inside for nap or bed time. Fits up to a 17" baby doll (not included).

This 9" doll has 36 moving, jointed parts and big eyes that can move back and forth. She wears a big hair bow in her curly blond hair and comes clad in a voluminous pink dress. Sakura's accessories include gloves, stockings, a purse, and a doll stand.

This 12" fashion doll has 36 moving, jointed parts and big eyes that can blink and move back and forth. She has brown hair and wears a red coat and headscarf accessorized with a green checked handbag and striped stockings. A doll stand is included.

This 9" doll, inspired by the Sanrio character, has 36 moving, jointed parts and big eyes that can move back and forth. She has teal hair and comes with a trading card, doll stand and two outfits.

The 8" Riley doll wears a breezy blue and white cotton dress and a coordinating red and blue jacket. Completing the look are a nautical beret, white socks and blue canvas mary-janes.

The 14" Piper doll wears a sleeveless three-tiered cotton butterfly-print top in dreamy hues of blue, green and turquoise. Her shoes and capris match her top, and she comes with a monarch butterfly perched on her hand. She has long blonde hair pinned to one side with a flower.

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Maggot has black hair worn in plaits dons a black and white sailor dress accessorized with white ruffled socks and black shoes.

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Orchid has curly blonde pigtails wears a black and white dress accessorized with black ruffled socks and black shoes.

This spooky 10" doll features rooted hair, an elaborate costume, and a vampire theme. Sabbatha has bright red hair and eyes and wears a black and red dress accessorized with red socks and black mary-janes.

This 16" blue-eyed figure is dressed like the character from the film "Jonah Hex" and features an authorized likeness of actress Megan Fox. Lilah comes clad in a voluminous chiffon and taffeta skirt, a form-fitting corset with top-stitching detail and a tailored faux leather jacket. Her outfit is accessorized with mesh armbands, a petticoat, a choker and lace-up boots.

This 15" reproduction of Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" character features Princess Tiana in a resplendent gown with a voluminous tiered skirt and layered bodice, complete with custom embroidery and delicate floral accents. She also comes with a petal tiara, opera gloves, dazzling jewelry, pantyhose and faux leather shoes.

These plush dolls are designed to teach children practical skills like buttoning, zipping, tying and snapping. The 15" pirate comes with a parrot pal, sword and eye patch, and the 15" princess includes a butterfly, flower and crown.

This 11" by 7" by 8" portable playhouse includes three fairy friends, a bee fairy, a table and chairs, and a slide. The  removable roof allows for easy access to the inside.

This magnetic dress-up set features two double-sided wooden figures that can be dressed for every occasion. An extensive wardrobe of magnetic tops and tights, reusable vinyl shoes and hair accessories are included in a portable zippered fashion-designer portfolio.

This fold-out play scene comes with an Ella figure dressed as a ballerina, a poseable Dog-Dog the Puppy, a glittery cape, a floral ballet bar and a full-length swivel mirror.

This 3.5" multi-poseable figure comes dressed in a fabric bee costume with a shimmery stinger and wings. Included are a gingham picnic blanket and a honey-filled pot.

This playset comes with an Emily figure dressed as a cowgirl, and a poseable pony. Also included are a wicker basket carrots, an apple, a pony bridle and reins, a saddle, a pony Brush, a pail with movable handle, a blanket and a fold-out play scene.

Christmas Crista is 2010's Holiday Groovy Girl doll.

This soft, velour 10" doll has embroidered facial features and attached tricot wings in a fresh white gown. The machine washable Little Princess Angel is available in a choice of blonde, brunette and brunette/tan styles and is safe for all ages.

This anatomically correct, all-vinyl baby doll drinks and wets and loves to take a bath. Emma is a potty-training aid, too, and is recommended by Potty Training Pro Teri Crane. At 14", she comes complete with four accessories: pink potty, pacifier, feeding bottle and disposable diaper. Liza Grando, Account Executive at Moss-Tucker Associates, told TDmonthly, "Corolle dolls are set apart from all others by their sweet, expressive faces, quality materials and construction, creative fashions and a soft, subtle scent of vanilla." Awards: 2007 Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal; 2006 ASTRA 100 Best Children's Products; 2006 ASTRA 10 Best Socially Responsible Toys; 2005 Grandparents Magazine Best Doll. Launch date: 2005.

Becca looks like she just flew in from the garden, wearing a dainty pink and yellow dress with strappy, little pink shoes. Her hair is bright pink with blue highlights that match her wings and dress ruffle. Becca is part of the Special Edition Flutterflies collection with fantasy colored hair and detachable wings.  Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy told TDmonthly, "She'll make a great gift for any gal!" Launch date: 2010.

Tessa is excited for Spring and styled in pink, orange and maroon. Her outfit features floral pattern shoes, pink tights, polka-dot shoes and a striped tank. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "Groovy Girls always find a new way to stay groovy. Tessa is one of five in the brand new T doll collection." Launch date: 2010.

Lilydolls can shine in this delightful summer, cotton ensemble. Any Lilydoll will look fun and fresh in these orange plaid pants and matching hipster short sleeve shirt. The hat adds extra flare along with little blue shoes. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This cute outfit is highly detailed and will get any Lily Doll ready for a day outside!" Launch date: 2010.