December 2012 New Specialty Toys — Plush

Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers bring children the magic of the night sky through their favorite Disney characters. Similar to the best-selling Twilight Turtle, Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers transform any room into a starry night sky with a colorful, soothing projection of stars. Children will be delighted to find the familiar image of Mickey Mouse’s ears hidden in the stars. Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers are available in classic characters.

Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers bring children the magic of the night sky through their favorite Disney characters. Similar to the best-selling Twilight Turtle, Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers transform any room into a starry night sky with a colorful, soothing projection of stars. Children will be delighted to find the familiar image of Mickey Mouse’s ears hidden in the stars. Disney Baby Dreamy Stars Soothers are available in classic characters.

This giant and cuddly plush dog measures 42 inches long and features 9 interactive functions. Ruffoo comes with his own bone that kids can "feed" him. Innovative KidooPets show kids how to nurture while having fun. These quality plush toys are designed in France and made with only the finest materials. Launch date: 2013.

This giant and cuddly plush horse measures 42 inches long and features 9 interactive functions. GALOO comes with a saddle and a carrot to feed him. Innovative KidooPets show kids how to nurture while having fun. These quality plush toys are designed in France and made with only the finest materials. Launch date: 2013.

What’s more fun than a barrel of monkeys? Well, a MONKEY IN BARREL puppet of course. When you pull the monkey down into the soft microfiber barrel, the barrel lid closes. Guess what kind of monkey business is going on in there or pop the monkey out for a playful surprise. Launch date: January 2013.
— In an April 2013 survey Mary Porter Green, owner of Curiosity Zone in Ashburn, Va., told TDmonthly that Folkmanis puppets are a best-selling toy for infants/toddlers.
— In a June 2013 survey, six out of 11 retailers told TDmonthly that Folkmanis was their best-selling brand of plush or puppets.

Nemo swims into the hearts of a new generation of children with a re-release in theaters and on Blu-Ray/ DVD. Retailers can “Find” Nemo Pillow Pets® Plush in Q1 2013. He’s sure to make a splash on store shelves. Launch date: February 2013.

"The Big Bang Theory" Soft Kitty Plush brings to life one of the most memorable recurrences from the Emmy Award winning sitcom. Adapted from the song of the same name, the original ditty has propelled Soft Kitty into pop-culture phenom status. "The Big Bang Theory" Soft Kitty Plush is officially licensed and features a built in speaker. Just squeeze the front right paw and Soft Kitty sings Sheldon’s favorite lullaby. Launch date: 2011.

Make a wish on Prancine's golden horn and it's almost sure to come true. But this unicorn isn't the only one with magic inside. In Prancine's storybook, a little ballerina discovers how to believe in herself. Ideal for reading aloud, this 33-page interactive book offers fun-filled rhymes and beautiful illustrations. Stuffies are clever, cozy toys on a mission to keep kids' treasures safe. They have top-secret pockets that are fun to discover and store all kinds of keepsakes.
Awards: 2012 National Parenting Center Seal of Approval; Parents' Choice Classic, Fun Stuff Award Winner.

Where to buy:
SOUTH

Ultra soft plush Grover comes with a satin cape 15". A silver helmet and lightning bolt logo complete the super hero look. Launch date: January 1, 2013.
— Isaac Judd from Magic Beans in Brookline, Mass., told TDmonthly in a June 2013 survey that Sesame Street plush from Gund is their best-selling plush item. They sell about 50 each month of all the characters combined.

This ultra-soft multi textured plush dragon is proud of his fire-breathing abilities... and his ninja-style moves (which he’s still mastering). He’s got a fun side to him too though, as he likes to joke around and even talk a little smack. 12” and includes 3 replaceable AA batteries. Recites 10 phrases while arms move & nostrils light up. On / off switch on left foot. Launch date: January 1, 2013

Available in two styles, these "sitting" plush pieces are squeezably soft and bean filled; Princess Honey and Sad Sam don a pink crown and baseball cap, respectively. Launch date: January 2013.

Each snuggle style is begging to be hugged and loved. Honey is highlighted with pink bow and blushing cheeks. Launch date: January 2013.

Dream International USA, Inc. launched its own designed plush toys targeting high-end specialty gift market. Our stuffed animals are diverse and we use high quality and unique fabric that are soft and huggable.

20th Century Fox’s upcoming film in 2013. Dream International holds license for plush toys and plastic figurine of this movie. The EPIC is based on William Joyce’s children’s book known as ‘The Leaf Men’ This movie is directed by Chris Wedge who also directed successful animation film ‘Ice Age.’

Media franchise from the South Korean company Vooz Co., Ltd. Pucca, is the 10-year old niece of three Chinese noodle house owner who is in love with 12 year old Ninja Garu. Pucca always seems to beat him in combat and unintentional competition, simply by sheer wit.

South Korean computer-animated television series by Voozclub Co., Ltd. Canimals are cute, playful, mischievous, and curious Can-like Elflike animals that go around exploring our world in their unique point of view.

At Toy Fair 2013, Dream International USA Inc. will be featuring one of the most well-known characters in Asia, Rilakkuma. Rilakkuma is a  combination of the Japanese pronunciation of relax and the Japanese word for bear is a Japanese character produced by San-X. During the show, Dream International at booth # 5673 will be showing various sizes and designs of Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, and Kiiroitori plush.

Get on board the Sock Monkey School Bus as they go on a field trip to Banana Farm. Children will love playing with this set of eight plush sock monkeys, including one teacher, a principal and six lively students. Innovatively packaged in a box designed to look like a school bus, there are eight cut outs for the monkey's heads to pop through. Launch date: July 2012.

This sock monkey family is perfect for any child. These stylishly dressed monkeys provide classic twists on retro toys. The family consists of Mr. Coconuts, his wife, Cupcake, and their two children, Daisy May and Joey. This family enjoys a typical sock monkey lifestyle. Mr. Coconuts spends his days working at the local banana factory while Cupcake enjoys crocheting banana blankets for baby sock monkeys at the zoo. Daisy May is an active member of Banana Scouts while her younger brother, Joey, enjoys eating banana-cream pudding pies. Both children attend Banana Elementary School. The monkeys come housed in a cardboard car so your child can enjoy hours of driving them to their daily activities. Each car has four cutouts so the monkeys can see out the window. The cars also have cardboard tires that pop out for added fun. These cute sock monkeys are made from polyester fibers and are recommended for ages 3 and up. Launch date: December 2011.

Freddy Flungpu originally comes from the dense jungles of India. When he was a little monkey, he used to always carry a banana around and suck on it like a bottle. His friends thought it was a little weird but then again, Freddy has always been weird. When a traveling circus came through town, he thought it would be fun to hitch a ride with them. Eventually, Freddy just became too crazy to handle anymore, and his owner sent him to the Insanimals farm.

A plush exclusive from Cartoon Network's hit wacky cartoon television show Adventure Time with Finn and Jake. This Adventure Time Zombie Jake the Dog Plush features one of the main heroes of the show after he's been turned into a brain-eating zombie. Jake, the morphing dog from the post-apocalyptic Land of OOO, looks absolutely amazing as a zombie plush - don't miss out.

Douglas fashion is at its best with this bright, almost iridescent, sak that sports lovely ruffles and an applied daisy on a yellow pindot bib. Coordinating patterns and fabrics add to the allure. Girls will love this zippy bag...8 inches wide.

This 9 inch beauty is complete with spots and irresistible face. She is endearing, no pun intended. The lush and beautiful materials and expert workmanship are evident in this lovely wild baby fawn.

This wolf is a perfect example of the Douglas touch when it comes to beautiful and realistic wildlife. He sits proudly at 10 inches and is a carefully chosen combination of features to do justice to the breed.