January 2009 Notable Toys — Costumes & Accessories

Where are you running, kid? To a fire? Well, you’re certainly dressed for the part! This brand new yellow fire fighter outfit includes bib overalls with pockets and knee patches, adjustable suspenders. Also included is a coat with buckles, zipper, pockets, authentic gauntlet cuffs and reinforced elbow patches. Plus, an awesome adjustable hard helmet. Available in 6 months size for babies all the way up to adult size for the dad or mom who wants to play, too. (Price varies for baby and adult sizes.) Joins best-selling colors tan and black. Launch date: February 2009.

The cheers are up to you but the style is all Aeromax with bright colors, great attention to detail, a set of pom-poms, matching briefs and hair scrunchie too! Choose from three fresh color combinations: red, white & blue; purple & gold or classic blue & white. The one-piece outfit with authentic pleated skirt comes in three sizes: 2/3, 4/6 or 6/8. Launch date: February 2009.

Removable Glue Dots Dot N’ Go dispenses a strong, yet removable, non-toxic adhesive that won’t leave a residue or damage surfaces. Removable Glue Dots are perfect for posting bulletins, charts or small posters to windows, walls and lockers. This dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008.

The Dot N' Go™ dispenser cleanly applies multi-purpose Craft Glue Dots® onto heavy materials like wood, metal embellishments or handmade papers. Instant-bonding Craft Glue Dots are non-toxic and slightly thicker than Memory Book Glue Dots. The Dot N’ Go dispenser is recyclable. Launch date: March 16, 2008.

Made with layer upon layer of hot pink, super soft tulle and satin. Polka dotted tulle fabric adds a little whimsy to this already adorable skirt. Removable music device plays two songs. Skirt features an adjustable waistband which allows it to fit ages three to eight. Three AAA batteries included.

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.

Pop Princess Sticker Nails are perfect first-time kits for the younger tween consumer. They are available in six fun nail designs and two toenail designs to fit smaller hands and feet. Glue is already on the nail, so girls simple press it on and go. The product is completely safe on natural nails and is very easy to remove by soaking in water. Expected length of wear is one day. "Testing has been done for sizes, designs and colors to make sure our nails are perfect for that younger consumer," Kristin Giarrusso, marketing assistant at Kiss Products, told TDmonthly. Launch date: February 2009.

This lilac Arabian Princess dress is designed for comfort with a stretchy, crushed velvet top adorned with beautiful gold trim and a purple jewel. The lilac pants have an expandable waistband and are made from China silk with an added gold fringe. Launch date: February 15, 2009.

This exquisite dress is made with a stretchy pink, crushed velvet bodice and an elegant skirt made from pink China silk. There is great attention to detail in the trims and ruffles, making this a charming, regal dress up. Launch date: February 15, 2009.
— “Little Adventures — anything with a princess theme for girls. They're well-made outfits, and reasonably priced,” Gary Green said of the top sellers in the dress-up department of his Asheville, N.C. store, Toy Box of Asheville.
— “Little Adventures, a new company out of Salt Lake, has a Princess line which does very well,” said Carol Knight, owner of The Toy Store in Ketchum, Idaho, in early 2009.
— “I sell Little Adventures out of Utah. [We] found them to have more of a play value,” Jeanne McCullough, owner of Children's Store Inc. in Boise, Idaho, told TDmonthly when asked about her best-selling dress-up items.
—  “Little Adventures is the most successful and ha[s] the best quality,” Jim Davis, owner of Kid's Center in Tucson, Ariz., told TDmonthly of his best-selling line of dress-up clothing in spring 2010.
—  Eight of 37 retailers named Little Adventures as a best-selling dress-up line during a March 2010 survey.

This themed cape is made of washable crushed velvet lined with comfortable China silk. It is easy for children to put on and take off with quality Velcro closures. Launch date: February 15, 2009.

This tutu features a two-tone organza petal topskirt over a tulle tutu with flower trim. It is child-sized and comes in turquoise, lavender and pink. Launch date: March 2009.

This bouquet crinoline chiffon petticoat tutu has sequin appliqué and comes in lavender, pink and hot pink. Launch date: December 2008.

This dress features a panné velvet leotard and a glitter topskirt over the tulle and organza skirt. It is available in light blue and pink, and comes in four sizes: XSC, SC, MC and LC. Launch date: February 2009.
— Two of 52 retailers mentioned costumes and accessories from A Wish Come True when asked by TDmonthly about best-selling Halloween items in fall 2008.

This costume comes complete with a deluxe, oversized mask with helmet that allows the user to gain an extra 12" in height by looking out of the neck. The costume also comes with hand/arm extenders, Sasquatch feet, muscle-suit padding and an attached latex chest piece. Launch date: 2009.

Available in five sizes, this girls’ dance outfit features a sequin-dotted lycra leotard, an organza skirt with sequin trim and a big red bow on the back, and a matching hat. The gloves, socks and shoes are sold separately. This costume is only available to professional dance teachers and studios. Launch date: February 2009.

This faux-suede hat featured patchwork detail and has an invisible string that secures behind the ears.
— Two of 52 retailers mentioned Elope when asked in fall 2008 about Halloween items that sell well in their stores, particularly for the company’s hats and Harry Potter accessories.

Available in small, medium and large, this costume includes a muscle chest jumpsuit with boot tops attached, a headpiece, a cape, a belt and two Batarangs.
— Two of 52 retailers mentioned Rubie’s costumes when asked in fall 2008 about Halloween items that sell well in their stores.

The Fancy Dancy Skirt (41413) is absolutely gorgeous with layers and layers of soft pink tricot. It is gathered at the waist with a wide satin band and finished with 3 hot pink satin roses. The Fairy Top (28015) is made of ruched light pink satin and finished with a large hot pink rose.  Pink Poppy necklace and Ballerina Handbag accessories are sold separately.

This enchanting Medieval Gown (32425) makes little princesses’ fantasies come alive. The gown is made of rose and peony crepe satin, rose panne and silver mesh. The skirt has a stiff crinoline underskirt which gives it fullness and a soft lining to prevent scratching.
— Four of 52 retailers told TDmonthly in fall 2008 that costumes from Creative Education of Canada sell well in their stores, in terms of any merchandise related to Halloween.

Sir Gallahad Gold/Red (61575) and Sir Gallahad Silver/Blue (61505) tops are made of soft panne knit with a slight stretch to the fabric with attached hood and sleeves which are covered with a metallic mesh in gold or in silver. The foam swords are available in 3 assorted colors and are soft and safe to play with.

The Knight Set (60063) is made of a laminated silver spangle in a tunic style with elastics attaching the sides for flexibility. The Knight Set comes with a reversible hood, the Knight Glitter Cape and the Crown are sold separately. The Fairy Dress with Wings (34633) is made of a lilac crepe satin ruched top and the skirt is made of layers of tulle and soft lilac tricot.  The attached wings are covered with silver sparkle tulle.

This soft and cutered beanie is available for infants and toddlers and is topped off with a bright Cesilia apple red flower.

This pink and raspberry rosetta top matches well with a pettiskirt during the holiday season.

This red pettiskirt is for the little girl at home who enjoys dancing.