January 2009 Notable Toys — All

These "fingers" fit over kids' fingers to create a crazy new look. But the fun’s not done when the .42 ounce Strawberry Airheads® pop is gone, just remove it and keep playing. Launch date: 2009.

These additions to Aurora’s furry, loveable YooHoo line are 8" Sugar Glider, Panda, Penguin and Lesser Panda. Each cuddly plush character makes a distinctive and funny sound when its tummy is squeezed.  Sugar Glider has pink wings attached to her tiny arms and tail, and makes a "whistle” sound). Lesser Panda features a pink and purple striped tail to match his pink button nose and purple body, and makes a “boing” sound. Panda makes a “giggle” noise when squeezed, and Penguin makes a “magical” noise.
— “I would say it would be the YooHoo dolls from Aurora — by sheer quantity, our best seller in plush,” Jason Curtis, owner of Funtopia in Middletown, Calif., told TDmonthly in May 2009.

Aurora’s charismatic Dilly Dallys line includes eight different animals. Mousey, Alley Cat and Howler (14” MSRP $14.99) feature different patches embroidered on their bellies and feet. The patches represent a characteristic of each animal. For example, Howler the Monkey features a banana; Alley Cat, a fish bone; and Mousey, a slice of cheese. Howler and Alley Cat’s uneven smiles or Mousey’s charming, oversized front tooth will put smiles on the faces of children and adults alike. The other Dilly Dallys — Laramie Lion, B.B. Bear, Woesome Wolf, Harry Hound and Darius Donkey (16” MSRP $17.99) — feature sleepy eyes and curious grins and are the perfect huggable day or nighttime buddy for children ages two and up.

Puffee Luvs are nearly impossible to put down once you start holding and cuddling them. Puffee Luvs (6”, MSRP: $5.50) include a kitty, pig, cow, bear, bunny and elephant. Perfect for kids of all ages, each of the cuddly animals is bean-filled and machine washable and soft enough for nap time.

Aurora inked a deal to produce an exclusive plush product line for Stephan Pastis’ Pearls Before Swine, the hit cartoon comic strip syndicated in more than 550 newspapers worldwide. Aurora’s Pearls plush product line will initially include seven pieces. The free standing, 12 inch plush includes Rat, Pig, and Croc (MSRP: $10.99). Buyers won’t be able to resist the smaller 8-inch pieces, which include Rat, Pig, Croc and Zebra (pictured, MSRP: $6.99). You can "meet" Stephan Pastis by watching the video, taken at Toy Fair 2009.

This set of appliquese come in the shape of stars and musical notes. The stars are in different colors while the musical notes are in their standard black color.

This set comes in shapes of a hat or roses. Both red in design.

These black and gold appliques add a sense of significance and prestige to the item it is attached to.

This set of sequined and beaded appliques, braids and trimming takes on a curvy, wave-like design along with its teal and gold colors.

The Gisela Doll from Medieval Maidens is 18" tall with a soft body and is the first doll in the Medieval Maidens doll line. The clothing is historically accurate, featuring a blue dress with gold trim, chemise undergarment, socks with ribbon garters, brown faux leather shoes, and a flowered headpiece. The doll also comes with a doll stand.

Gisela wakes up for a very exciting day. Someone new is coming to the castle. And Gisela is going to become a member of Papa's Court. All in the same day! The little princess can hardly wait for the day to begin...

Dare to Lead! is an interactive board game that develops leadership skills, critical thinking, and problem solving. Dare to Lead! is a flexible new learning tool for students and adults. It can be used for leadership classes, CAPP classes, Planning 10, retreats (school and corporate), and individual lesson topics. This game is designed for individuals and groups to work their way through questions that require problem solving ability, the power of persuasion, group dynamics and co-operation, taking a stand on issues or dilemmas, and creative thinking.

In this Movie Edition of Consensus®, launching in March 2009, the object of the game remains the same as in the original Consensus®, but the central theme of the game revolves around movies. Game play is driven by questions of opinion regarding movies.

Instead of trading houses, horse paraphernalia is the currency in this variation of Monopoly.  Swap bales of hay for barns while moving pieces shaped like saddles, boots and horseflies around the board.

This classic from Dr. Seuss takes children on a rhyming adventure through riddles and puns. Hardcover, 63 pages.

This paperback by Joy Massof and illustrated by Terry Sirrell lets kids indulge their nasty side while getting a bit of education. More than 50 topics are covered, including acne, maggots, halitosis and snot. Cartoons and experiments, such as making fake snot, add to the fun. Paperback, 224 pages. Launch date: January 2000.

These fangs are the best engineered fangs on the market. It will not fall out! The unique custom partial plate application is designed to fit your bite perfectly. It will not fall out! It is removable and reusable without adhesives.

World Series Champions are teamed up with a classic car from the same year. Highly detailed: opening doors and hoods, steerable front wheels, detailed interior and chassis. Serially-numbered limited edition.

Exclusive to Press Pass Collectibles, the OCC chopper is the hottest NBA licensed die cast around! With superior details and over 50 parts, this die case metal collectible blows away the competition. Accented in team colors, and showcasing team logos, these expertly crafted pieces are a must have for any true fan. Collect your favorite National Basketball Associaton team from this limited series!

Press Pass Eclipse features a 90-card base that focuses exclusively on drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Eclipse is the only product that has Teammate Autographs featuring signatures from NASCAR’s top teams on one card (example: Hendrick Motorsports – Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, and Casey Mears). The Memorabilia program features event-used car covers. Eclipse is a super-premium quality brand printed on 24-point stock.

In January 2009 Press Pass releases a new brand of NASCAR trading cards: Element. Exploring the science of NASCAR, this new brand takes collectors on an exciting and insightful journey that reveals the scientific side of one of the world’s most technical sports. Element also offers solid value delivering at least one memorabilia and one autograph card per hobby box.

After being named the “Best Football Box to Bust” in 2007 by Beckett Publications, Press Pass Legends makes its triumphant return in 2008. With 18-pack hobby boxes delivering at least 5 hard autographs and 1 game-used jersey card, collectors have a chance to obtain not only all-time greats from the past, but the legends of the future as well. On top of being able to find autographs of the top rookies for 2008, such as Darren McFadden, Matt Ryan, Jonathan Stewart, and Brian Brohm, the set will also include the likes of Brett Favre, Joe Montana, Gale Sayers, and Jack Lambert – all featured in photos from their collegiate careers.

With the conclusion of the NBA draft, and the anticipation of the on-court debuts of the new rookie class building among collectors, Press Pass 2008 Basketball will be the first place collectors have the chance to obtain autographs and game-used jersey cards of the top rookies from the 2008 draft, including the top 7 picks, and of 15 of the top 17 players selected. Player selection is unrivaled and includes Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, OJ Mayo, Jerryd Bayless, Eric Gordon, DJ Augustin, UCLA lottery picks Kevin Love & Russell Westbrook, Stanford teammates & twins Brook and Robin Lopez, NCAA Champion teammates Brandon Rush & Mario Chalmers, and the #1 pick in this year’s WNBA draft Candace Parker. Every hobby box will deliver five on-card autographs and one game used jersey card.

With 18-pack hobby boxes delivering at least 5 hard autographs and 1 jersey card, collectors have a chance to obtain not only all-time greats from the past, but the legends of the future as well.  On top of being able to find autographs of top rookies for 2008, such as Derrick Rose, Michael Beasley, OJ Mayo and Candace Parker, the set will also include the likes of Jerry West, Larry Bird, James Worthy, and Clyde Drexler, all featured in photos from their collegiate careers.  Each pack will yield at least one sequentially numbered card, every box will deliver at least 4 legendary autographs, and 1 of 1 Press Plates will fall at least one per case.