July 2010 New Specialty Toys — Gifts

Dodley Donkey has ultra soft gray fur with a fluffy black head and tail. Rustletoes have a classic and fun design with simple facial features. Rustletoes are available in three types and two sizes each. Their weighted "bums" allow them to sit up nicely, making them great for room decor. Also, this feature gives the feeling of carrying a baby when you hold one. Manhattan Toy Marketing & Sales Manager Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Rustletoes Dodley Donkey has the softest fur and cutest little face — you'll want to just cuddle up next to him and the rest of the Rustletoes collection. The Rustletoes are made with such super soft fabric, you'll want a sweater made from their fur." Launch date: 2010.

Muddles has a soft, brown plush body with light tan ears, face and hands. Each item in the Leggylings collection has nice, long arms and legs that create natural hand holds for little hands, and is under-stuffed to provide a great hug factor. Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Muddles is the cutest monkey around!" Launch date: 2010.

Bruno Bear is super soft, comes in three sizes and is detailed with a black bow tie. "Bruno Bear is the most adorable bear in town," Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

Tango Tiger is full of energy and ready for adventure. Tango is soft and has striped fur, a fluffy mane and adorable paw prints. Manhattan Toy Manager of Marketing & Sales Julie Flann told TDmonthly, "Tango Tiger is super, super soft and comes in three sizes." Launch date: 2010.

The Blooming Sprouts Collection is made from bamboo spun into a rayon fabric. They are then stuffed with corn fiber filling for a well-loved and slightly lumpy feel. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales, told TDmonthly, "The Blooming Sprouts Bamboo Chick is super soft and has a unique simplistic style." Launch date: 2010.

One can tell their favorite family road trip vacation with this great hand/finger puppet. The soft puppet design fits right over your hand, perfectly. "It's a hand puppet with spots for four fingers, each one fits a different character," Julie Flann, Marketing & Sales Manager at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2010.

The Little Bloom Flowering Tummy Garden playmat features a detachable prop pillow, crinkle paper, tree and flowers, a rattle doll, teether, mirror and clacking rings for baby. Launch date: 2010.

Little Bloom's Sweet Sounds Lantern's beautiful colors and multi-fabric patterns make a lovely hanging display for baby's room. With just a pull on the little kitten, this musical lantern plays Brahm's Lullabye. This lantern features ribbons and a crinkle paper flower and will attach to most strollers and carriers. Launch date: 2010.

Girls can give their Star Willow Stables horse a way to travel in style with this Horse Carrier. It's made of soft pastel-colored fabric with satin ribbon embellishments and sturdy handle. Julie Flann, Manager of Marketing & Sales at Manhattan Toy, told TDmonthly, "This beautiful, soft horse carrier fits all Star Willows horses perfectly making it easy to take them anywhere." Launch date: 2010.

 This soft basket is light yellow and green with pink accents. The entire basket is lined and has a pillow and removable padded bottom to make sure the doll has all the comfort needed. Marketing & Sales Manager Julie Flann of Manhattan Toy told TDmonthly, "The Baby Stella Moses Basket is super cozy and is just right size for Baby Stella dolls and is highly detailed." Launch date: 2010.

Preston is made with green reptilian-like fabric and his accentuating horns, mouth and teeth make him almost come alive. Launch date: 2010.