January 2009 Notable Toys — Plush

This colorful bunny features fabric and plastic, as well as a ringing bell and ears that make a rustling sound. It helps develop a baby's senses and gross motor skills.

Children can learn and play with Colin, who is made of 12 colorful, detachable counting blocks designed to help children develop basic numeracy skills. The blocks can not only help children classify objects by color and shape; they can also help them learn about depth, width, height and length. Launch date: January 5, 2009.

The Tell Me About Today chart is a soft, plush, hand-crafted wall hanging. This "Learn and Play" interactive chart gives parents a fun way to help children learn the days of the week, the months of the year, the seasons, the weather and much more. With more than 40 hand-stitched, colorful and cute components, this chart will provide fun and education throughout the year. "Our price sets this product apart from any other. We offer fantastic value for money," Graham Macklin, director of Meadow Kids, told TDmonthly. Launch date: January 5, 2009.

Cool 15” Camou Sharks in camouflage print fabrics.  Soft fabrics.  Part of Fiesta’s new line of “camou” print sea life that includes Hammerhead Sharks, sharks, whales and dolphins. Ages 3+

Bright fun colors in 11” bean bag style dinosaurs. All a child’s favorites, T-Rex, Stegosaurus, and more. Fun colors make these dinosaurs friendly and cuddly. Ages 3+

10” Pygmy Marmoset is the smallest type of monkey – only 5” to 8” big. This petite primate is soft and cuddly. Includes an educational hang tag with photo of real Pygmy Marmoset, interesting facts on its diet, habitat, and environment. Ages 3+

Sweet Chihuahuas remain a favorite breed of dog. Fiesta’s 6.5” white and brown Chihuahuas have a lot of chi-wow-wow appeal. Available in white and brown. Sporty red collar and pink flirty color. Ages 3+

15” Teddy Bear with boo-boo security blankets. Sweet and cuddly. Soft and huggable curly fur. Chiffon ribbon accent. Perfect for anyone needing a hug. Ages 3+

— These pirate monkeys were popular in spring 2010 at Key West Toy Factory in Key West, Fla., according to Manager Katie Harris. “An adorable stuffed monkey with the perfect pirate costume is a popular take-home gift,” she told TDmonthly.

Lazybeans animals are ultra soft fabric plush toys with “beans”. Original Fiesta Lazybeans were first introduced in 2004. The success of the line has prompted a new series of second generation 7.5”, 10”, and 12” animals that include big jungle cats like panthers and cheetahs, zoo animals like the giraffe and chimp, plus pandas. polar bears, more bears, and the popular Husky dog. (16) styles. Ages 3+

Fiesta plush toys presents the new kids on the block with Fiesta Kidz™ a line of plush 7” animals that look like their parents, but with juvenile animal baby features. Jungle and zoo animals like the monkey, giraffe, elephant, panda, tiger, and white tiger. Wildlife black bear and brown bear. Domestic kitten and puppy. Each has a special woven label to signify its authenticity as a collectible. (10) styles. Ages 3+

Manufacturer's Description: Displayed like a box of fine chocolates, these delicious plush darlings are all of 4" tall and come wrapped in a velvety smooth drawstring bag. There is a palm sized soft character for every occasiob: teddy bears in caramel, chocolate, honey or pink, a monkey, a pink pig with wings, a panda bear, a pink kitten, a lion, a prayer bear, an elephant and a puppy. There are 14 specific words or phrases of inspiration to choose from, "Get Well Soon", "It's a Boy", "It's a Girl", "Happy Birthday" for boy or girl, "Happy Graduation", "Thank You", "Thinking of You", "Courage", "Faith", "Hope", "Best Friends", "Love" and "Prayer". Each colorful drawstring bag is intricately embroidered with the word or phrase as well as a coordinating logo or icon. For example the white bag scripted with "Hope", also has an embroidered pink daisy. Launch date: Spring 2009.

Timmy Tock is an interactive learn-and-play clock doll that helps children learn the basic elements of daily time. The soft, plush clock comes with more than 40 accessories, plus a reverse section to apply all the different "Tell the Time" components. This product is both a cuddly toy and a practical teaching aid, and is suitable for one-on-one "Learn and Play" as well as larger group teaching activities. Launch date: January 5, 2009.

No drippy mess with these delectable ice creams. Play and share three icy desserts, including a waffle ice cream sandwich, dairy ice cream “Spirello” plus a “Big Choc” popsicle. Launch date: February 2009.

PB & J no longer rules at lunch; big kids need a baguette. Watch
them ponder over the many stuffings to make one delicious snack. Includes baguette, 3 slices of cheese, 4 slices of salami, 2 onion rings, 2 leaves of lettuce plus 2 tomato slices. Launch date: Feburary 2009.

Everyone will want to pet Paulina with her soft velour body and chenille
mane and tail. Look at her hooves made of corduroy. This pink horse comes with a grey removable saddle and bridle complete with a (magnetic) flower. Launch date: February 2009.

This bulldog, made of 100-percent synthetic fur, simulates breathing as its tummy rises and falls, and comes with the following: a collar with tag, a bed and carrier, a brush, an adoption certificate and one D alkaline battery.

This 14" plush friend is known for overreacting and isn't known to look before he leaps. Launch date: February 10, 2009.

Ze Super Heroes have super powers ... but they also have flaws that negate those powers. Zonk the Monkey, for instance, is a self-proclaimed "super climber," yet he's also afraid of heights. There are 6 Ze Superheroes so far. You can clean them by surface washing only. Launch date: 2009.

Webkinz Jr. features its own website where smaller boys and girls can play age-appropriate games chosen by their parents. This 12", super-soft Kitty comes with her own secret code that little tots can use to access the online play space.  Launch date: Spring 2009.

Now little boys and girls can be like their big brothers and sisters, with their very own Webkinz toy, Webkinz Jr.  “Webkinz Jr. is a world for younger children to discover, where learning and daily activities can be chosen by parents to meet their child’s needs," explained Howard Ganz, president of Ganz. "The site is bright, welcoming and easy to explore, with music, familiar environments and lots to do with every visit.”  The 12", super-soft Webkinz Jr. Monkey comes with its own code so kids can enter an online play world. Launch date: Spring 2009.

This big, soft 12" version of Webkinz is designed for younger children. Each plush animal comes with a secret code granting pet owners access to an online world. The interactive experience will include music, laughter and new characters in a fun and educational environment. Launch date: Late Spring 2009.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

This colorful set of four knit cupcakes is completely made by hand. The wrappers are made to peel down, and the cupcakes come in a fabric box.

The 8" Rain Babies feature bean-filled plush bodies and embroidered faces, and come with an adoption certificate plus a collectible hangtag that includes the raindrops name and the date it was formed. Four styles are available: Drench (blue), Sprinkle (pink), Splash (yellow) and Dewy (green).