February 2010 Notable Toys — Dolls - Accessories

Dress Tiana and Prince Naveen for a day of imagination and fun! Each tin consists of 2 characters printed on the tin, activity card to be used on the tin and 1 sheet of magnets.

The myWallaby Agile Doll Bag is designed specifically to serve as a purse and doll carrier. It can accommodate dolls and stuffed animals from 12" to 18". The strap is adjustable so it can be sized to its owner. In addition to the enclosed doll compartment, the bag also has its signature “pouch,” a handy zipper-enclosed pocket on the front that is in the shape of a Wallaby’s stomach. It is machine washable. Dimensions: 9.5" x 7.5" x 3.5". "What really sets the myWallaby Agile Bag apart from others, besides the upscale quality, is that it is designed to carry a doll facing forward in an expandable pocket that resembles a real Wallaby pouch," Eric Hildenbrand, co-founder, MyWallaby Limited, told TDmonthly. Awards: Dr. Toy's Best Picks Children's Products for 2009. Launch date: March 15, 2010.

The standard Adorable Kinders rag doll is sold in a sturdy white box. The Box Cover Bed Ensemble converts the box into a 22” L x 10” W bed for the Adorable Kinders doll. The set includes a bed skirt, a fitted sheet, a colorful blanket, a sleeping pillow with removable pillow case, a large stuffed pillow sham, and 2 decorative throw pillows. The entire ensemble is machine washable and can be used with other conventional doll beds. The ensembles are available in assorted colors and prints. The product is made in the USA. Launch date: 2010.

This two-story gambrel-roofed barn features a removable roof and open sides for easy access into the interior and hayloft access. It includes removable ladder, a grain sack, two stacks of hay, four  adjustable fences and a tool set. The hay can be hoisted into the barn by a pulley and pallet at front gable.

The BFC, Ink. (Best Friends Club, Ink.) 18" doll line consists of three characters: Addison, Kaitlin and Calista, each with her own unique personality and story to tell. Each articulated doll comes with relatable fashions, a version of the classic fortune-teller game and interactive journals meant to inspire girls to discover their individuality. The line is anchored by a series of tween-targeted fiction books, in partnership with Parragon Publishing. Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products 2009, Family Fun Top Ten Toy of the Year 2009; and iParenting Media 2009. "MGA Entertainment introduced the BFC, Ink. doll line with the goal of bringing a larger-than-life experience to girls," Negar Treister, Director of Communications, MGA Entertainment, told TDmonthly. "With this in mind, it packaged each 18" articulated doll with extra fashions, a version of the classic fortune-teller game and an interactive activity journal. This vision resulted in a doll that is not only beautiful, but also unparalleled in the holistic play value it brings to girls." Launch date: October 1, 2009.

This poseable fashion doll, dressed in an outfit from one of country-pop artist Taylor Swift's music videos, plays 30 seconds of the song "Love Story."