November 2011 New Specialty Toys — Plush

The Sweet Pea Collection is an adorable collectible range of Mini Piggy Wiggie Keychains. You can clip them on your school bag, on your car keys in fact take them everywhere you go. Each Mini Piggy is made from a pair of socks and comes with a name and a story. Mini Piggy Wiggie keychains make great gifts and come in beautifully designed gift boxes. Each character is named after a family member of the designer. Launch date: February 2011.
Awards: 2011 Plush Toy  Of The Year by Creative Child; 2011 Top Ten Toy at the Long Beach Toy Fair

SANTA SNORZ has joined the Piggy Wiggie Family. Handmade from a pair of socks, he makes an ideal gift for family and friends, and a perfect little stocking stuffer too. Launch date: November 2011.
Awards: 2011 Plush Toy  Of The Year by Creative Child; 2011 Top Ten Toy at the Long Beach Toy Fair

Trick or Treat with Anthrax adorning a witch's hat, Flesh Eating with spooky, fake fangs, orange Amoeba with black mask, Black Death embroidered with a skull and crossbones, and Ebola costumed as Frankenstein with stitched mouth and neck bolts. Launch date: October 2011.

Winter Wagner bears come in two styles of 18" bears and three styles of 12" bears. These soft teddy bears wear cozy, trendy winter hats. Launch date: Fall 2011.

Now available in both girl and boy, these Plushee Pals™ are toy versions of their REAL North Pole scout elf counterparts. Unbelievably soft to the touch and gentle to the cheek, these elves are meant to be held and squeezed at Christmas and all year. Each elf is made of the softest material Santa’s toy makers could find—perfect for a child’s loving arms. The elves are available in both light and dark skin tones, and each comes with a special gift tag attached. Each elf stands 19” tall.

This bear is made from high quality woven plush mohair. He was produced in cooperation with the Bear Park Worbis and was modeled on a real, existing bear.  He is limited to 500 pieces worldwide. It is 11.8 inch tall and filled with polyester fiber. Launch date: 2011.

The Kiwi is made of high quality woven plush mohair. It is 11.8 inches tall and filled with polyester fiber. No wires will be used for the legs and beak. "Something that distinguishes our animals from others on the market is our endeavor for a very natural appearance. All our animals are made of very high quality materials. These we refer only from manufacturers in Europe. In addition, all animals are handmade in Germany," Peter Straubel from Kösener Spielzeug Manufaktur GmbH told TDmonthly. Launch date: 2011.

The new Flingsock Flying Monkey screams the jungle scream sound while flying up to 50 feet across the room.  Insert your thumb into the hand pockets, pull back and let it fly. Launch date: October 2011.

This 9" talking re-creation of absolutely everyone’s favorite Wookie makes his infamous growl when his tummy is pressed. Chewbacca's ultra luxe fur is almost as soft as silk. He is the perfect companion for anyone who has ever wanted a furry co-pilot of their own. Spoken phrase is the trademark Wookie Growl. Yoda, Darth Vader, Jawa and R2-D2 9" and 15" talking plush also available. Collect them all. Recommended for ages 3+.

Each blankZ toy is a plush animal that acts like a canvas for any child's imagination. Each set includes 1 blankZ toy, 5 blankZ markers, and 1 blankZdrop Card to be decorated and placed behind the finished creation. The blankZ can be colored, washed, then colored again, allowing for hours of fun. Series one features 7 animals including a pig, elephant, bear, rabbit, and seal. Launch date: February 2012.

New from miYim, beautifully made organic Disney plush toys are the ultimate in safety and softness for baby. Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet are joined by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in this collection of earth-friendly infant playthings, with embroidered details and muted colors.
— In a May 2012 survey, Barbara McVeigh from the Turtle's Nest in Johnson City, Tenn., told TDmonthly that "anything infant & toddler" with Winnie the Pooh is their best selling licensed product.

Cloud B’s Soothing Puppets have two functions in one product. They’re fun, cute hand puppets, but hidden inside is a removable gel pack. Heating the gel pack gives  kids a warming cuddle on chilly nights; cooling the gel pack helps keep kids cool on a hot summer night. Also good for boo-boos. Comes in four different plush characters: Sleep Sheep, Twilight Turtle,  Twilight Ladybug and Gentle Giraffe.

A hand knitted crochet doll made of 100% organic cotton inside and out, dyed with metal-free, low impact dyes certified by GOTS standards. Making it safe for babies. Size: 7.5 inches. Sckoon Organics plush toys are made of 100% organic cotton (even stuffing is 100% organic cotton) and dyed with low-impact, environmentally friendly dyes. They are machine washable, easy to clean and safe for babies to chew.

Packaged in a beautiful red Stocking Gift Box are five new tree ornaments from Giantmicrobes. Salmonella is adorned with holly, Dust Mite is sporting antlers and a red nose, Red Blood Cell is sprinkled with snowflakes, Penicillin is decorated with colorful ornaments, and an exclusive Green Amoeba available only in this collection is warmly wrapped up in a red scarf and ear muffs. Launch date: November 2011.

A plush version of our smash hit Hide & Seek Safari that is especially geared for younger children.  Hidden animal calls out to the child with their own sound while the children race to find it.  New for 2011 are the Panda, Cat, Dog and Cow. It's a "Unique yet simple game that is both a plush friend and an interactive game playable right out of the box," Frank DiLorenzo, president of R&R Games, Inc., told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2010.
Awards: 2010 Creative Child Top Toy of the Year; 2010 NAPPA Honors

Wince, The Monster of Worry can’t stop worrying. His worries are with him wherever he goes. His big floppy ears are waiting for someone to share their feelings. No experience needed, just a willingness to encourage Wince with lots of hugs. "The WorryWoos Monster series is a first-of-a-kind-series where emotions are personified by characters. The WorryWoo series follows the belief a healthy body and a healthy mind go hand in hand. All books are printed with environmentally friendly soy inks and promote healthy emotional wellness," Andi Green, owner of The Monsters in my Head LLC, told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2012.

Cozy Cushions are three products in one: a plush animal, a soft luxurious cushion, and a warm fuzzy friend. Just remove the 'hidden' herbal heat pack and warm for a minute, and the plush turns into a warm soothing buddy, who smells wonderful. Cozy Cushions can be taken anywhere and everywhere, and are excellent for long car journeys, nap time at day care, or and overnight stay at Grandma's. Launch date: August 2011.

Cozy Cushions are three products in one: a plush animal, a soft luxurious cushion, and a warm fuzzy friend. Just remove the 'hidden' herbal heat pack and warm for a minute, and the plush turns into a warm soothing buddy, who smells wonderful. Cozy Cushions can be taken anywhere and everywhere, and are excellent for long car journeys, nap time at day care, or and overnight stay at Grandma's. Launch date: August 2011.

Cozy Cushions are three products in one: a plush animal, a soft luxurious cushion, and a warm fuzzy friend. Just remove the 'hidden' herbal heat pack and warm for a minute, and the plush turns into a warm soothing buddy, who smells wonderful. Cozy Cushions can be taken anywhere and everywhere, and are excellent for long car journeys, nap time at day care, or and overnight stay at Grandma's. Launch date: August 2011.

Cozy Cushions are three products in one: an adorable plush animal, a soft luxurious cushion, and a warm fuzzy friend. Just remove the 'hidden' herbal heat pack and warm for a minute, and the plush becomes a warm soothing buddy, who smells wonderful. Cozy Cushions can be taken anywhere and everywhere, and are excellent for long car journeys, nap time at day care, or and overnight stay at Grandma's. Launch date: August 2011.

Soft and snuggly organic cotton clutching toys will be a hit with mom and baby. Choose from an adorable blue Bob Burrow (bird), green Freddie Frog, or Lisa Long Ears. Each clutching toy is filled with Oeko-Tex Standard 100 polyester filling, which means they’re machine washable and hygienic. (Natural fillings don’t dry as well and are more prone to mold.) Approx. 5 ½” Launch date: 2011.

These Puppets have corresponding books, and come in  a unique carrying box. Launch date: 2007.

The STUFITs, are funny, quirky & versatile toys for kids 3+.  These plush toys feature a zip open mouth that can hold a multitude of treasures, and the attachable strap means they can easily be carried on any adventure.  The Stufit is also an ideal PJ Keeper, Day care buddy, or Travel companion. Launch date: October 2010.

Includes one 16" green Beanpod, and two Beandolls. The Beandolls are soft and cuddly. The Beanpod can be hung from a loop on its end. Each Beandoll represents a different cultural theme and has a special symbol on it (the meaning of which is explained on its tag).